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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AU 270 - Air Conditioning and Heating


Credit Hours: 2

Modern 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:

  • understand the theory of operation, the basic components and system controls of automotive air conditioning and heating system.
  • the student will understand proper test procedures in establishing corrective diagnosis, relate basic system problems to the appropriate gauge readings and understand proper component service.
  • the student will understand how reciprocating air conditioner compressors operate, know clutch components, various methods of oil checking and servicing. The student will also understand the environmental effects of escaped refrigerant and proper reclaiming and recycling according to state and federal laws.


Concurrent Registration: AU 271
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