Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
3310003104VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONINGCompulsory232
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To explain general operating principles of automotive air conditioning (A/C) systems and apply required service procedures.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr.Gör.Caner BULUT
Learning Outcomes
1To describe and classify automotive A/C system
2To identify function of refrigeration circuit regarding automotive A/C system
3To restate operating principles of control circuit components
4To express components of air distribution system and operating principles
5To explain different applications of automotive A/C systems such as buses, trains and reefer containers.
6To apply required service applications in automotive A/C systems and troubleshooting.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Automotive A/C systems, refrigeration cycle components, control circuit components, air distribution system, service applications and troubleshooting
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to automotive air conditioning
2Operating principles and system components
3Refrigeration cycle components
4Compressor, condenser
5Expansion device, evaporator and accessories
6Components of control circuit
7Temperature and fan control circuit
8Pressure safety control and air distribution system controllers
9MID TERM EXAM
10Supply and return grills
11Automotive air conditioning applications
12Trains, buses, reefer containers
13Service procedures and troubleshooting
14Service procedures and troubleshooting
Recommended or Required Reading
Vehicle Air Conditioning Systems, Tahsin Uslu, Izmir,Maintenance and service documents of various automotive companies
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14228
Self Study14114
Individual Study for Mid term Examination155
Individual Study for Final Examination155
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)54
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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