ASEP 107 Heating & Air Conditioning*

This course covers automotive heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems found on modern vehicles. This course is designed to give students the opportunity to explore thermodynamics and air delivery control systems used in the automotive industry. On-vehicle diagnosis will be performed by students once they demonstrate their understanding of HVAC system operation. The emphasis of this course is to develop the skills necessary to diagnose and repair concerns related to the operation of all air conditioning systems.

Credits

1-4 Credits

Prerequisite

ASEP 106

ASEP 107Heating & Air Conditioning*

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

1-4 Credits

Prerequisite Narrative

ASEP 106

III. Catalog Course Description

This course covers automotive heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems found on modern vehicles. This course is designed to give students the opportunity to explore thermodynamics and air delivery control systems used in the automotive industry. On-vehicle diagnosis will be performed by students once they demonstrate their understanding of HVAC system operation. The emphasis of this course is to develop the skills necessary to diagnose and repair concerns related to the operation of all air conditioning systems.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Describe the operation of the refrigerant cycle
  • Describe the operation of automotive heating systems
  • Describe the operation of climate control systems
  • Diagnose faults within climate control systems
  • Diagnose faults within heating and air conditioning systems
  • Demonstrate safe working habits while diagnosing and repairing HVAC systems
  • Replace components of the HVAC system

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies