MCCCD Program Description

Air Conditioning Fundamentals

Course: CTT115

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s) 5 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load

Description: Introduction to principles, systems, components, and servicing of air conditioning systems used in Caterpillar products.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the fundamental principles of air conditioning, and identify air conditioning system components and their functions. (I) 2. Explain the governmental regulations that apply to the service of air conditioning systems. (II) 3. Identify materials and tools used in air conditioning system service, and explain their functions. (III) 4. Explain and demonstrate troubleshooting and repair procedures for air conditioning systems. (IV) 5. Explain the components and function of the 300 Series Excavator air conditioning system. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Fundamentals of Air Conditioning A. Principles of heat transfer B. Vehicle air conditioning system operation and components II. Governmental Regulation: Environmental Protection Agency III. Service Procedures A. Vehicle air conditioning system service B. Vehicle air conditioning materials and service tools 1. Manifold gauge set 2. R-134a refrigerant recovery, evacuating, recharging, and recycling station 3. Refrigerant identifier 4. R-134a refrigerant leak detector 5. Automatic charging scale 6. Manual charging scale 7. Air conditioning component flusher 8. Vacuum pump 9. Digital multimeter 10. Solid state thermistor vacuum gauge IV. Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems A. Troubleshooting procedures B. Repair procedures V. 300 Series Excavator Air Conditioning System

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 25, 2014

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.