ASE 133 AUTO HVAC SYSTEMS PRESENTED AND APPROVED: DECEMBER 7, 2012 EFFECTIVE: FALL 2013-14
Prefix & Number ASE 133 Course : Auto HVAC Systems Purpose of this submission: New Change/Updated Retire If this is a change, what is being changed? Update Prefix Course Description (Check all that apply) Course Number Format Change Credits Prerequisite Competencies Textbook/Reviewed Competencies-no changes needed Does this course require additional fees? No Yes If so, please explain. Material Fees Is there a similar course in the course bank? No Yes (Please identify) Articulation: Is this course or an equivalent offered at other two and four-year universities in Arizona? No Yes (Identify the college, subject, prefix, number and title: Is this course identified as a Writing Across the Curriculum course? No Yes Course Assessments Description of Possible Course Assessments (Essays, multiple choice, etc.) Exams standardized for this course? Midterm Final Other (Please specify): Where can faculty members locate or access the required standardized exams for this course? (Contact Person and Location) Example: NCK Academic Chair Office The course will use various chapter quizzes, exams, and short writing assignments to assess the student s comprehension of course material. Are exams required by the department? No Yes If Yes, please specify: Student Outcomes: Identify the general education goals for student learning that is a component of this course. Check all that apply: 1. Communicate effectively. a. Read and comprehend at a college level. b. Write effectively in a college setting. 2. Demonstrate effective quantitative reasoning and problem solving skills. Method of Assessment Students will be required to read and analyze course material and case scenarios of related automotive issues. Students must demonstrate comprehension of material by participating in class discussions and labs. Students will demonstrate effective reasoning skills through discussion of course material and various writing assignments. 3. Demonstrate effective qualitative reasoning skills. Students will build on prior week s lessons by determining the appropriate solutions to given situations or scenarios. Students must demonstrate qualitative reasoning skills through successful completion of weekly quizzes, skills assessments, class discussions, and written exams. 4. Apply effective methods of inquiry. a. Generate research paper by gathering information Students will research and prepare written report(s) regarding a related topic(s) approved by
from varied sources, analyzing data and organizing information into a coherent structure. b. Employ the scientific method. the instructor. 5. Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity a. Experience the creative products of humanity. b. Describe alternate historical, cultural, global perspectives. Office of Instruction Use only: CIP Code: ONET Code: Minimum Qualifications:
COURSE INFORMATION Initiator: Thomas Finneran Date of proposal to Curriculum Committee: 12/07/12 Effective Semester/Year Fall 2013 Spring Summer Prefix & Number: ASE 133 Full : (100 character limit) Auto HVAC Systems Short : (30 character limit) Auto HVAC Catalog Course Description: Service, operation, diagnosis and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning system components, including automatic temperature control systems and three-phase AC compressors. All refrigerant types are covered. Emphasis is placed on service and troubleshooting. SUN Course Number: Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Prerequisite(s) Successful completion of ASE 100 Co-requisite(s) None Intended Course Goals By the end of the semester, students will be able to: 1. Identify refrigerant types and test for contamination and sealants. 2. Obtain EPA refrigerant recycling and service procedures license. 3. Diagnose and repair malfunctions in compressors, metering system, and controls. 4. Perform air conditioning system service procedures. 5. Properly identify and service three-phase air conditioning compressors. 6. Identify, diagnose, service, and repair heating systems. 7. Identify, diagnose, service, and repair engine cooling systems.
Course Competencies and Objectives By the end of the semester, students will be able to: Competency 1 Identify refrigerant types, test for contamination and sealants. Objective 1.1 Diagnose system conditions that cause protections devices to interrupt system operation. Objective 1.2 Inspect A/C compressor drive belt(s). Objective 1.3 Inspect, test and service A/C compressor clutch components. Objective 1.4 Remove and reinstall A/C compressor and mountings. Objective 1.5 Inspect oil levels for proper measurements. Competency 2 Obtain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refrigerant recycling and service procedures license. Objective 2.1 Properly use and maintain refrigerant handling equipment. Objective 2.2 Identify and recover A/C system refrigerant. Objective 2.3 Recycle refrigerants according to EPA standards. Objective 2.4 Label and prepare refrigerant for storage. Objective 2.5 Evacuate A/C systems. Objective 2.6 Inspect/adjust system lubricant. Objective 2.7 Charge A/C systems in accordance to service information. Competency 3 Diagnose and repair malfunctions in compressors, metering systems, and controls. Objective 3.1 Determine need for additional A/C system filter. Objective 3.2 Remove and inspect A/C system hoses, lines, fittings, O-rings, seals,and related components. Objective 3.3 Inspect A/C condensers for airflow restrictions. Objective 3.4 Remove and reinstall receiver driers or accumulators. Objective 3.4 Inspect/adjust oil on receiver driers or accumulators. Objective 3.5 Remove and install expansion valve or fixed orifice tube. Objective 3.6 Remove and reinstall evaporator. Objective 3.6 Inspect/adjust oil on evaporator. Objective 3.7 Remove and reinstall condenser. Objective 3.8 Inspect/adjust oil on condenser. Competency 4 Perform air conditioning system service procedures. Objective 4.3 Diagnose malfunctions in electrical controls of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Objective 4.4 Diagnose control components of the HVAC system. Objective 4.5 Diagnose and test heater control panel assembly Objective 4.6 Inspect HVAC control cables/linkages Objective 4.7 Inspect HVAC doors, hoses, cabin filters and outlets Objective 4.8 Verify operation of automatic and manual HVAC control systems Competency 5 Identify, diagnose, service, and repair three-phase air conditioning compressors. Objective 5.1 Summarize the function of a three-phase air conditioning compressor. Objective 5.2 Diagnose a three-phase air conditioning compressor. Objective 5.3 Repair a three-phase air conditioning compressor. Competency 6 Identify, diagnose, service, and repair heating systems. Objective 6.1 Summarize the function of a heating system. Objective 6.2 Diagnose a heating system. Objective 6.3 Repair a heating system. Competency 7 Identify, diagnose, service, and repair engine cooling systems. Objective 7.1 Summarize the function of engine cooling systems. Objective 7.2 Diagnose an engine cooling system. Objective 7.3 Repair an engine cooling system.
Current Course Textbook, Materials and Equipment Current Textbook(s) Current edition Software/ Equipment Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (5th edition) Jack Erjavec Thomson Delmar Learning ISBN# 1-4018-7571-8 ISBN# PROPOSED New Course Textbook, Materials and Equipment Effective Semester/Year Fall Spring Summer Textbook(s) Current edition Software/ Equipment Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service (4 th edition) James D. Halderman Pearson: Prentice Hall ISBN # 139780132542616 ISBN #