Republic of the Philippines

Tarlac State University

Tarlac City

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

COURSE SYLLABUS
In

A TECH 411
(Course Code)

AUTOMOTIVE AIRCONDITIONING
(Course Title / Description)

Bachelor in Industrial Technology

Major in Automotive Mechanics

Tarlac State University

College of Technology
VISION
The Vision of the College of Technology is to be the seat of technological
dedication empowering individuals to be skillfully literate, knowledgeable and qualified
manpower who are locally and globally competitive in the labor market.
PHILOSOPHY
The College is responsible on the development of humans hidden potentials with
the sense of creativity and resourcefulness with the application of relevant technology so
as to become self-fulfilled, responsible and productive citizen.
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary concern of the College of Technology is to provide instruction and
prepare efficient and effective skilled workers and technologists along technological field
imbued with desirable work ethics, leadership skills, entrepreneurial capability and work
competencies in response to the ever-changing demands for productivity organizations
and other skilled services both in the government and private sectors.
GOALS
The College adopts the following goals embraced by the different
curricular offerings:
1. To develop quality skilled technicians, paraprofessionals, mentors and
technologists as agents in attaining the national objectives (NIC-hood status):
&
2. To elevate the morale of manual labor by educating the youth with quality
technological education and skills development.
OBJECTIVES
The College of Technology of the Tarlac State University aims to develop skilled
technicians, paraprofessionals. Entrepreneurs, mentors and technologists who:
1. Understand the national goals and objectives on development demanded by
modernization, and
2. Equip with knowledge and skills necessary for technical-vocational
instruction, entrepreneurship, and industrial and service shop management.
3. Obtain adequate industrial training and seminars for the enhancement of
technical capabilities in the preparation for employment.
4. Possess desirable work attitude leading to the attainment of high productivity
of carry-on the socio-economic thrust of the government.
5. Capable of conducting research study and apply new knowledge for the
improvement of academic programs as well as the individuals life.
Have the interest in doing extension services to help improve peoples lifestyles.

COURSE SYLLABUS
Course code
Course title
Pre-requisite
Credit
Number of Hours
Lecture
Laboratory

: A TECH 411
: Automotive Air-conditioning
: A TECH & 121 & 122
: 5 Units
: 5 Hours
: 3 Hour
: 2 Hour

I.COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course deals on the study of the air-conditioning used on cars, the major
components of the system. The function of each, the proper process of leak testing,
purging vacuuming and recharging of the system. The method of trouble shooting and
performance testing of the system, Giving also an emphasis on the environmental effect
of refrigerant that contains Fluorocarbon, believing to destroy our ozone layer protecting
us from ultraviolet ray of sunlight the process of Freon recovery (R-12).

II.GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVE:

At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
1. Acquire knowledge and skills in vacuuming and recharging (R-12) or (R-134A) in the
systems.
2. Contribute to the protection of ozone layer by applying proper knowledge of Freon gas
recovery.

II. LEARNING UNITS

COURSE CONTENT
A. SAFETY PRECAUTION
a. Shop safety procedures
b. Personal safety
c. General shop procedure
B. INTRODUCTION TO CAR AIR-CONDITIONING
a. History of car AC, Definition of AC
b. Purposes of AC
c. Types of system
d. Present and future system

C. SERVICE TOOL AND EQUIPMENTS

a. AC hand tools
b. Test equipments
c. Laws of natures
d. Heat, heat transfer
e. Temperature and pressure
D. PHYSICS OF AIR-CONDITIONING CAR
a. Sec. Law of Thermo
b. Mechanical refrigeration system
E. PRINCIPLE OF CAR AC
a. Basic ref cycle
b. AC construction and operation
F. BASIC CAR AC COMPONENTS
a. Compressor, type of compressor, construction
b. Condenser, construction
c. Evaporator, construction
d. Receiver- drier, construction
e. Expansion valve- functions
f. Hoses, Lines and Fittings
G. THEORY OF CAR AC CYCLE
a. Ref. cycle
b. Press and Temperature relationship
c. Psychometric
d. Ozone layer Theory
H. PRINCIPLE OF CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
a. Electronics
b. Electricity
c. Vacuum circuit components
I CAR AC SERVICE PROCEDURE
a. Flushing
b. Leak Testing
c. Evacuation

d. Recharging the system

e. Procedure in system inspection
J. TROUBLE SHOOTING AND PERFORMANCE TESTING
a. Gauge used in trouble shooting and performance testing.
III. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING SYSTEM
Requirements
Lecture 50%
Quizzes/ Seatwork
Class Participation
Term Examination
Lecture Total
Laboratory 50%
Lab. Exercises/Activities/Projects
Skill Test/ Performance Exam
Lab Total
TOTAL

Percentage Weight
20
20
10
50
30
20
50
100

IV REFERENCE:
1. Automotive Mechanics 10th Edition. Course Anglin
2. Automotive Mechanics. Elpidio J. Cardinas
3. Automotive Engines 7th Edition. William H. Croose. Donald Anglin
Prepared by:
___________________________

Bryan Christopher C. Sico

Faculty
Noted by:
___________________________

Prof. Bonifacio Sinio

Dept. Chairman

__________________________

Prof. Arnel A. Punla

Dean College of Technology

_______________________________

Gabriel S. Tabion, DPA

Vice President for Academic Affairs