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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title AMT 2550: heating and A/C Application

Catalog Description

Credits 3
Hours/Week 4
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course covers: Operation and Diagnosis of the Air Conditioning Electrical Components. Proper Air Conditioning Maintenance, Compressors and Automatic Climate Controls. This course aligns with ASE standard: Heating and Air Conditioning.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

December, 2025

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Heating and Air Conditioning System Electrical Components
  2. Heating and Air Conditioning Maintenance
  3. Air Conditioning Compressors
  4. Climate Control
  5. How to: Perform a A/C Performance test

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Diagnose and repair heating and air conditioning.
  2. Use proper safety practices to reclaim and recharge air conditioners.
  3. Identify types of cooling systems.
  4. Identify types of refrigerants.
  5. Replace Heating and A/C components.
  6. Conduct an A/C Performance test.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None