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ABOD 1135 - Introduction to Automotive Air Conditioning

Credits: 2
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This hands-on course introduces students to the theory, operation, and service of automotive air conditioning systems. Topics include the repair, evacuation, leak detection, and performance testing of AC systems to industry standards. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Course placement into ENGL 0950  and RDNG 0950  or above OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher OR course placement into ESOL 0051  and ESOL 0052  and ESOL 1033  OR completion of ESOL 0041  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0042  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0043  with a grade of C or higher. 
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. Safety procedures and precautions related to automotive air conditioning systems
  2. Air conditioning operational theory
  3. Identification of automotive air conditioning parts and components
  4. Proper identification and handling of refrigerant
  5. Automotive air conditioning diagnosis, leak detection, performance testing, and service
  6. Prepare to take the AC refrigerant, recycling, and recovery test
  7. Maintenance and operational techniques of related tools and equipment

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. identify safety procedures and precautions related to air conditioning systems.
  2. describe theory and operation of automotive air conditioning systems.
  3. identify air conditioning components and related parts.
  4. evacuate and recharge conditioning systems to industry standards.
  5. diagnose, leak check, performance test, and service air conditioning systems.
  6. obtain the ac refrigerant, recycling, and recovery certificate.
  7. demonstrate proper operation of specialty equipment and tools.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None


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