AU 271 - Lab for Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating

Credit Hours: 2

Practical application of lecture topics related to cooling, heating and air conditioning. The diagnosing and repair of temperature control and air flow control of the heating and cooling systems.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

diagnose, inspect, remove and replace, rebuild, clean, adjust, test, and repair air conditioning and heating systems and components. The student will write a report for each required job task completed. To be considered correct, the report must follow the outline stated in the course evaluation;
interpret manufacture’s manuals and specifications. The student will write up a report for each job task completed including the manufacturer’s procedures and specifications to be considered correct;
select and use proper tools, equipment and materials needed to perform required job tasks. Evaluation will be base on observation by instructor and a written report by the student; and
demonstrate the use of special equipment, such as the Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Station in the diagnosis and repairing of air conditioning systems and components. Evaluation will be base on observation by instructor.

Concurrent Registration: AU 270
S (S)

See course descriptions of Automotive Technology courses including AU 130, AU 131, AU 160, AU 161, AU 270 and AU 271, all of which are required for the Automotive Trades/ Autobody Repair degree.