AUTO HEAT AIR COND SYST - Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Systems - Course Outline

Oct 2, 2026

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AUTO 125 provides theory, service, and repair training for automotive heating and air conditioning systems. The course covers engine heating and cooling, manual and automatic system controls, and the operation and components of refrigeration systems. It emphasizes safe tool use, environmental and safety concerns related to R-12 and R-134a refrigerants, diagnostic techniques, and electrical control system troubleshooting. Students practice testing, retorofitting guidance, and complaint-cause-correction analysis, preparing for the A7 ASE certification exam.

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10/2/2026 1:17 AM Approved (Inactive Course) AUTO 125 Course Outline as ofFall 2019 CATALOG INFORMATION Dept and Nbr: AUTO 125 Title: AUTO HEAT AIR COND SYST Full Title: Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Last Reviewed: 9/20/2010 Units Maximum Minimum 1.50 1.50 Course Hours per Week Nbr of Weeks Lecture Scheduled 1.00 17.5 Lab Scheduled 1.50 8 Contact DHR 0 Contact Total 2.50 Non-contact DHR 0 Course Hours Total Lecture Scheduled Lab Scheduled Contact DHR Contact Total Non-contact DHR 17.50 26.250 43.75 0 Total Out of Class Hours: 35.00 Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75 Title 5 Category: AA Degree Applicable Grading: Grade Only Repeatability: 00-Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP Also Listed As: Formerly: Catalog Description: Theory, service and repair of many types of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Includes environmental and safety concerns using R-12 and R-134a refrigerants. Engine heating and cooling, manual and automatic system controls will also be introduced. Prepares the student to take the A7 ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification exam. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 Limits on Enrollment: Schedule of Classes Information: Description: Theory, service and repair of many types of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Includes environmental and safety concerns using R-12 and R-134a refrigerants. Engine heating and cooling, manual and automatic system controls will also be introduced. Prepares the student to take the A7 ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification exam. (Grade Only) Prerequisites/Corequisites: Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 Limits on Enrollment: Transfer Credit: Repeatability: Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION: AS Degree: Area Effective: Inactive: CSU GE: Transfer Area Effective: Inactive: IGETC: Transfer Area Effective: Inactive: CSU Transfer: Effective: Inactive: UC Transfer: Effective: Inactive: CID: Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable COURSE CONTENT Outcomes and Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Use related tools and equipment safely. 2. Recognize environmental issues and apply standards involved in maintenance and repair of automotive refrigeration systems. 3. Describe the operation of basic automotive heating and refrigeration systems. 4. Identify and describe the components used in automotive heating and refrigeration systems. 5. Inspect and validate individual system components. 6. Diagnose and repair electrical control systems. 7. Correctly use diagnostic tools. 8. Analyze and write the complaint--cause--correction of a system failure. 9. Demonstrate the skills necessary to complete the A7 portion of the ASE test series. Topics and Scope: 1. Principles of the basic refrigeration system and how they apply to any system 2. Temperature and pressure fundamentals 3. Engine cooling systems 4. Manual and automatic comfort systems 5. Systems components 6. Case and duct systems 7. Air conditioning tools used in diagnosing and repairing 8. AC system testing and diagnoses 9. Electrical control systems 10. System service 11. Safety and hazards concerning use of refrigerants 12. Retrofitting R-2 systems to R-134a refrigerants Assignment: 1. Reading 10-25 pages per week 2. Answer the questions at the end of each chapter 3. Participate in classroom discussion 4. List the environmental hazards of using various refrigerants 5. Complete the demonstration worksheet for each classroom discussion 6. Skill demonstrations: a. Employ rules about shop safety b. Locate components used in automobile refrigeration systems c. Identify, by touch, the areas of a refrigeration system which should

FAQs

What does AUTO 125 focus on?

AUTO 125 focuses on theory, service, and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems, including engine heating/cooling and comfort system controls.

Which refrigerants and safety topics are included?

The course includes environmental and safety concerns when using R-12 and R-134a refrigerants, along with hazards related to refrigerant use.

How does the course prepare students for certification?

It includes skill demonstrations and system testing/diagnostic practice designed to complete the A7 portion of the ASE test series.

Oct 2, 2026

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