AUT 150 - Air Conditioning

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Auto Mechanics

Description:

This course is designed to provide the student with theory and skill in the design, operation, diagnostic, repair, and service procedures of the automotive heating and air conditioning combinations, individual controls, and refrigerants used in air conditioning systems. Manual and automatic operations of systems, basic and advanced control systems, and computer controlled air conditioning systems will be discussed. In addition, temperature controls systems, refrigerant control systems, proper maintenance procedures, and recommendations will also be addressed. Topics such as electrical, electronic diagnosis, troubleshooting, retrofitting R-12 systems to R-134A, and utilizing proper antifreeze protection will also be covered. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate safety and caution with refrigerants; Obtain EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) certification; Handle approved refrigerants; Diagnose heating and air conditioning system failures; Diagnose and repair electric and electronic systems; Discharge, evacuate, and repair various systems; Repair and change various systems; Drain, flush and refill cooling systems; Operate combustion and individual controls; Identify refrigerants to be used in A/C systems; Apply basic and advanced control systems; Recommend maintenance procedures; Operate manual and automatic systems.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

AUT 100

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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