Don Bosco College

Don Jose Yulo Sr. Blvd. Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna

College Department

COURSE OUTLINE
Term 1 AY 2021

(Program)

I. Basic Course Information

Course Code 112 Credit Units 4

Course Title Automotive Air Conditioning System Prerequisite None

Course Description

Automotive air conditioner systems for recording and operating conditions.

This unit identifies the competence required to maintain automotive air conditioner systems and record operating conditions.

II. Course Design

Week Learning Outcomes Topic(s) Teaching & Learning Assessment Task
Activities (Synchronous
Sessions & Asynchronous
Activities)

1 Apply basic scientific
Sept. 27- theories related to the field
Oct. 1 of specialization
Specific objectives:
- Illustrate the heat flow in
an automobile
- Explain the heat flow in
an automobile
- Explain the principles of
Pressure, compression,
and vacuum
- Describe the
condensation and
 Heat flow in an air conditioned vehicle  Interactive discussion  Oral recitation
 Pressure, Compression, and Vacuum.  Small group discussion:  Written Test
 Condensation and evaporation of Give a diagram and
refrigerants multimedia presentations
 Refrigeration cycle of automotive A/C that shows the heat flow
system in an air conditioned
vehicle, all groups should
come up with the
explanation of the given
diagram
 Multimedia showing the
concept of Pressure,
compression and vacuum
 evaporation process of
refrigerants
- Illustrate the
refrigeration cycle of
automotive A/C system
- Determine the
relationship of pressure,
vacuum and
compression pressure
in the refrigeration cycle
- Apply the principles of
pressure, vacuum and
compression pressure
in assessing A/C
system troubles
2 Carry out diagnostic
Oct. 4-8 procedures for automotive
Air Conditioning System
Specific objectives:
- Define what is an A/C
system of an
automobile
- Enumerate and
describe the
parts/component of an
automobile’s A/C
system
- Distinguish the type of
A/C system an
automobile has
- Select appropriate tools
in servicing an A/C
system of an
automobile
- Read and interpret the
manifold gauge
and Perform experiments
that demonstrates the
concept: Syringe
Experiment.
 Report about the
condensation and
evaporation process of
refrigerants in an
automobile A/C system
 Draw a diagram which
shows the refrigeration
cycle of automotive A/C
system with the
refrigerant’s change of
state and pressure
change
 Function of A/C system  Interactive discussion  Practical test
 Types of A/C system  Hands-on activity:  Written test
 Parts of A/C system and its functions  Tag and give the  Oral recitation
 Common troubles of A/C system function of A/C system
 Special tools and equipment used in components
servicing A/C system  Select an A/C system
 Reading and interpreting manifold gauge and distinguish what type
of A/C system is installed
in the automobile
 Diagnose A/C system
of a vehicle which
shows low cooling and
freezing in the low side
pipe lines
 Diagnose A/C system
of a vehicle with low
cooling using a
manifold gauge
 Hands-on activity:
 Prepare tools and
testing equipment for
A/C system servicing
 Read, interpret and
document the A/C
 - Use manifold gauge in system condition using
assessing A/C system Manifold gauge
troubles  Diagnose A/C system
trouble using manifold
gauge

3 Apply safety practices  Proper PPE for servicing A/C system  Interactive discussion with  Practical test
Oct. 11-  Types of refrigerants demonstration  Written test
15 Specific objective:  Proper handling of refrigerant  Hands-on activity:  Oral recitation
- Plan the correct PPE for  Proper handling of tools and equipment  Prepare tools and
an A/C technician  Reading and interpreting service manuals equipment before
- Distinguish and  Sorting automotive parts using
describe the types of  Distinguish the correct
refrigerants type of refrigerant for
- Determine correct the A/C system
selection and handling  Interactive discussion
of refrigerants  Hands-on activity:
- Determine proper tool  Students will select
handling and usage original/correct
automotive parts based
- Sort/select parts based on the service manuals
on job requirement of specific automobile
Specific objectives:
- Selecting
original/correct
automotive parts

4 Prelim Exams
Oct. 18-
22

5 Apply safety practices  Proper PPE for servicing A/C system  Interactive discussion with  Written test
Oct. 25-  Types of refrigerants demonstration  Practical test
29 Specific objectives:  Handling refrigerants  Hands-on activity:  Oral test
- Show/wear the correct  Proper handling of tools and equipment  Prepare tools and
PPE for an A/C equipment before and
technician after using
- Select correct type  Practice proper usage
refrigerant to be used of tools and equipment
 - Practice handling
refrigerants
appropriately
- Practice proper tool
handling and usage
6 Apply manufacturers
Nov. 1-5 specifications based on
service manuals
Specific objectives:
- Read and interpret
service manuals
- Practice applying
manufacturer’s
instructions and
specification in servicing
A/C system
- Read and interpret data
given by the manifold
gauge
7 Service and Perform
Nov. 8-12 maintenance A/C system
Specific objectives:
- Perform A/C cleaning
- Service common A/C
troubles
- Perform A/C vacuuming
- Recover and recharge
A/C refrigerant
- Select and use
appropriate compressor
oil
- Use manifold gauge and
thermometer in
recharging and servicing
A/C system
- Replace refrigerant
hoses, filters, expansion
 Select appropriate
refrigerant to be used
 Use of manifold gauge  Interactive discussion with  Practical test
 Importance of service manuals and demonstration  Oral test
manufacturer’s specifications  Hands-on activity:  Written test
 Reading and interpreting service manuals  Use manifold gauge
then read and interpret
data given by the
manifold gauge, check
whether it is in the
manufacturer’s
specification
 Requirements of an A/C system  Interactive discussion with  Practical test
 Principle of A/C system demonstration  Oral test
 Types of refrigerants  Hands-on activity:  Written test
 Types of compressor oil  Perform A/C refrigerant
 Use of manifold gauge and thermometer discharging, charging
 Discharging, Charging and evacuating and evacuating with
refrigerant in an A/C system the use of appropriate
 Common A/C troubles method and tools
 A/C system contaminants  Service common A/C
troubles:
 A/C system components
 A/C compressor
wont disengage
 Insufficient cooling
and bubbles can be
seen in the sight
glass
 Insufficient cooling
but bubbles not
 valves and other A/C observed in the
components sight glass
- Determine A/C  Frost adhering to
contaminants the low pressure
pipe

8 Midterm Exams
Nov. 15-
20

9 Perform routine  Taking care of your shop  Interactive discussion with  Practical test
Nov. 22- housekeeping  Your role as a technician demonstration  Oral test
26  Taking care of your tools and equipment  Hands-on activity:  Written test
Specific objectives:  Temperature checking  Perform housekeeping
- Perform shop  Leak testing and maintenance
maintenance and  A/C system and the manifold gauge  Interactive discussion with
cleaning  Normal A/C system operation demonstration
- Tools maintenance  Hands on activity:
- Interpret 5s principles  Perform leak testing in
Inspect technical quality of the A/C system
work  Observe the A/C
system cooling
Specific objective: operation
- Test for A/C system  Read and interpret
normal cooling data given by the
operation thermometer, check if
- Conduct A/C system it is in the
leak test manufacturer’s
- Use thermometer and specification
manifold gauge
 Read and interpret
- Check A/C system pipe
manifold gauge
lines

10 Apply 5S principles in the  Roles of a technician in the shop and on  Interactive discussion with  Practical test
Nov. 29- job done the vehicle demonstration  Oral test
Dec. 3  Vehicle performance checking  Hands on activity:  Written test
Specific objectives:  Vehicle appearance checking  Perform check listing
- Perform cleaning of the  Importance of service manuals and inside and outside the
vehicle specifications vehicle
 Check all belt tensions
and adjust if necessary
 - Select areas of  Check all lights and
improvement in the electrical loads
service done  Check if rags and seat
- Test if service is covers are clean and
accordance with the neat
standard operating  Check all fluid levels
procedure

11 Perform Test drive and
Dec. 5-10 observe for vehicle
malfunctions.
Specific objectives:
- Perform vehicle road
testing
- Assess A/C system
cooling operation
 Driving vehicle in the shop  Interactive discussion with  Practical test
 Vehicle road testing and observation demonstration  Oral test
 Hands on activity:
 Test drive the vehicle
that was serviced
 Observe A/C system
operation while on a
road test

12 Final Exams
Dec. 13-
17

Note: Practical Assessment will depend based on the quarantine restrictions imposed by inter-agency task force against COVID-19 (IATF)

III. Policies
1. There shall be a weekly synchronous meeting.
2. If a student cannot attend the synchronous meeting, he/she must email the professor explaining the absence.Only those with valid reason
(e.g. illness or death of an immediate family member) shall be excused.
3. Weekly assessment tasks shall be given by the professor. This shall serve as the asynchronous activities of the class.
4. All assessment tasks shall be given a duration of at least a week before submission.
5. If a student cannot submit his/her work on time, he/she must email the profession explaining the reason for non-compliance. Only those with
valid reason (e.g. illness or death of an immediate family member) shall be excused.
6. Students are expected to regularly check the LMS for the class for official communications coming from the professor.
7. If a student has a special concern, it is advisable that he/she email the professor.
IV. Grading System

Component Percentage

Term Exam/ Requirement/ Performance Task 40%

Weekly Assessment Task/ Discussion Forum 40%

Attendance/ Participation 20%

TOTAL 100%

V. Textbook
a. Automotive Electricity, Electronics and Computer Controls – Delmar Publishers
By: Barry Hollembeak
b. Automotive servicing: ADVANCED – Authored and Edited
By: 3G Elearning FZ LLC
c. Motor Vehicle Engineering and Maintenace, Third Edition
By: Routledge Taylor and Francis Group
d. Automotive Mechanics – 10Th – McGrowHill Company
By: Crouse and Anglen

VI. References
a. Auto – Engine Rebuilding : Intermediate
By: 3G Elearning F2LLC UAE
b. Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair – Delmar Cengage Learning
By: RoB Thompson
c. Automotive Engines, 5Th Edition – Delmar Learning
By: Tim Gilles

Prepared by

Mr. Marshal Nicolane S. Pagayon

Instructor

Approved by Noted by

Mr. Joseph Christopher DT. Briana, MAELED Mrs. Jennifer R. Silao, MEM
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs Dean of College