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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title AMT 2770: Heating and Air Conditioning

Catalog Description

Credits 3
Hours/Week 5
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course covers automatic temperature control systems operation, testing, and repairs of vacuum and electrical controls, airflow distribution, and heater system controls. It also will cover the diagnosis and repair of air condition components as well as types of refrigerants used.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

February, 2022

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Automatic Controls
  2. Manual Controls
  3. Heating System
  4. Cooling System
  5. Refrigerant Handling
  6. Refrigerant Types
  7. Electronic Controls
  8. Reclaiming and Recharging

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 components.

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