Republic of the Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University

Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
VITALI EXTERNAL PROGRAM DELIVERING UNIT
BACHELOR OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
R.T Lim Blvd., Baliwasan Rd., Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062) 993-0023

OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION (OBE)

SYLLABUS
AT 312
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Recommending Approval:

ARNOLD O. CUARTOCRUZ AZUL DL. LACSON NORWESA MADRIAGA

Visiting Lecturer Program Chair, Automotive Technology Associate Dean, CET
Date: ________________ Date: ________________ Date: ________________

Approved by:

ROY L. VALESCO Ph.D

Dean, CET
Date: ________________
 Republic of the Philippines
Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
VITALI EXTERNAL PROGRAM DELIVERING UNIT
BACHELOR OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
R.T Lim Blvd., Baliwasan Rd., Zamboanga City

OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION
SYLLABUS/INSTRUCTION’S GUIDE

VISION
ZCSPC as a leading provider of globally competitive human resources.

MISSION
Provide effective and efficient services through advance technological studies and researches for the empowerment of the nation’s
human resources

INSTITUTIONAL
OUTCOME Globally competitive graduates who can perform advanced technological competencies and their field of specialization.

The Department of Technology Education shall enhance its programs designed in accordance with the CHED
standards to equip and produce graduates for Technological, Entrepreneurial and Middle-Level Management
GOAL
Skills, which shall be globally competitive
The Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology (BSAT) program aims to:

1.    Equip students with relevant advance knowledge and skills in automotive technology;
PROGRAM OBJECTVIES 2.    Enhance students’ competencies through industry familiarization, on-the-job training and skills competition;
3.    Equip students with entrepreneurial knowledge and skills for self-reliance;
4.    Develop managerial skills and instilling the values of discipline, integrity and work ethics among students; and
5.    Produce competent graduates catering to the needs of the local, national and global market
1. Acquire knowledge on underlying principles, concepts and theories in automotive technology needed prior to the acquisition of all
necessary competencies.
COURSE OUTCOMES 2. Develop necessary skills and competencies needed and required by the automotive industries as stipulated in the training regulation of
TESDA
3. Apply the acquired knowledge and skills to the actual workplace needed in the automotive industries.
 Republic of the Philippines
Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
VITALI EXTERNAL PROGRAM DELIVERING UNIT
BACHELOR OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
R.T Lim Blvd., Baliwasan Rd., Zamboanga City

OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION
SYLLABUS/INSTRUCTION’S GUIDE

COURSE CODE AT 312

Automotive Air Conditioning System

COURSE TITLE

This course is developed and designed to provide the students the necessary knowledge and skills in Automotive Air
COURSE DESCRIPTION condition system that includes the different types of Air-Con System, its theories and principles and its related components
and equipment used for servicing automotive Air conditioning System

CONTACT HOURS/WEEK 5hrs/week TOTAL CONTACT HOURS/SEMESTER 36hrs Lecture-

54hrs Laboratory

PREREQUISITES AT 221, 222 CREDIT UNIT 3units

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Recommending approval: Approved by:

ARNOLD O. CUARTOCRUZ AZUL DL. LACSON NORWESA MADRIAGA ROY L. VALESCO Ph.D
Visiting Lecturer Program Chair, Automotive Technology Associate Dean, CET Dean, CET
Date: _____________ Date: ________________ Date: ________________ Date:_______________
Course Requirements and Policies
 Written and Oral Questioning
 Demonstration and Direct Observation
 Performance Test
 PORTFOLIO
 Module Completion
 Midterm and Final Examination

Criteria for Evaluation

Criteria Percentage (%)

* Class Standing 70
Task/ Oral/ Actual Performance 15
Portfolio 15
Project/s (all actual activity 20
performed)
Completed Module 20

*Term Exam 30
Midterm/Final Examination 30
Total 100%
 Program Outcomes

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve automotive technology

2. Analyze broadly-define automotive technology processes by using analytical tools that enhances creativity, innovativeness and intellectual
curiosity to improve methods, processes and system that meet the industry standards

3. Design and implement broadly-define systems, automotive components products or processes to meet specific industry need with proficiency
and flexibility in the area of specialization in accordance with the global standards

4. Apply appropriate techniques, resources and state of the art automotive technology tools to meet current industry needs and use these modern
tools and processes to improve and increase entrepreneurial activities upholding the safety and health standards of business and industry

5. Develop leadership skills in a team-based environment by making informed decisions, keeping team motivated, acting and delegating
responsibility and inspiring positive changes in the organization by exercising responsibility with integrity and accountability in the practice of
ones’ profession

6. Demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for continuous personal and professional development in broadly-defined automotive technology and
effecting positive changes in entrepreneurial and industrial endeavor
 Course Learning Outcome
Program Outcome

At the end of the Semester, I expect the student to: 1 2 3 4 5 6

1. Understand the different theories such as ; its major function, heat principles, change of state, pressure and
temperature relationship, R134a Properties and Air conditioning Principles. √ √
2. Familiarize the different types of Air Con system; such as expansion block valve system, parallel flow
condenser system, orifice tube system and expansion valve dual system √ √
3. Familiarize the different parts of Automotive Air- conditioning system
√
4. Emphasize the importance of Aircon Retrofitting and its safety precautionary measures.
√ √ √ √
5. Familiarize the different equipment use for Automotive Air-Condition servicing
√ √
6. Perform Automotive Air-Con Servicing and troubleshooting with proper occupational safety practices
√ √ √ √ √ √
 Republic of the Philippines
Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
VITALI EXTERNAL PROGRAM DELIVERING UNIT
BACHELOR OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
R.T Lim Blvd., Baliwasan Rd., Zamboanga City

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

WEEK / NOMINAL DURATION COURSE CONTENT/ SUBJECT MATTER

Automotive Air Condition Theories

a) The four Major Function

b) Understanding Heat
15hrs c) Change of State
d) Pressure and Temperature Relationship
e) R134a Properties
f) Principles of Air Conditioning

Automotive Air Conditioning System types

a) Expansion Block Valve

b) Parallel Flow condenser system
10hrs c) Orifice Tube system
d) Expansion Valve Dual System

Automotive Air Conditioning Components

a) Compressors
20hrs b) Magnetic Clutches
c) Lubrications
d) Condenser and Condenser Electric Fan
e) Evaporator, Filter Drier Receiver and Thermal Expansion Valves
f) O-Rings, Charging Ports and Hoses
g) Automotive Air Conditioning Wiring and control System

MID-TERM EXAMINATION
Automotive Air Condition Equipment

a) Recovery and Recycling Equipment

b) Evacuation Equipment
c) Charging Station
d) Combination Units
e) Refrigerant Safety
f) Leak Detection & Detectors

Automotive Air Condition Servicing

a) Lubrication
b) Flushing and Contaminated System
c) Preparation and Testing Condition
d) a/c Performance Check
e) A/C system noisy and unpleasant Odors
f) Incorrect Refrigerant amount
g) Faulty performance of A/c System
h) Compressor Damaged
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Recommending approval: Approved by:

ARNOLD O. CUARTOCRUZ AZUL DL. LACSON NORWESA MADRIAGA ROY L. VALESCO Ph.D
Visiting Lecturer Program Chair, Automotive Technology Associate Dean, CET Dean, CET
Date: _____________ Date: ________________ Date: ________________ Date:_______________
 Republic of the Philippines

Republic of the Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
VITALI EXTERNAL PROGRAM DELIVERING UNIT
BACHELOR OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
R.T Lim Blvd., Baliwasan Rd., Zamboanga City

COURSE SYLLABUS

REFERENCE/
UNIT OF COMPETENCY CONTENT/ TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES ( L.O) METHODOLOGY/ ASSESSMENT TIME RESOURCE
TEACHING FRAM MATERIALS
LEARNING E
ACTIVITIES
1.1.1 Identify the four Major Function
1. Automotive Air 1.1 The four major  Lecture  Written and ARIAZONE
of A/C
 Discussions Oral Automotive&ind
Condition Theories Function ustrial
 Video Viewing Questioning
 Performance Refrigerant
service
1.2.1 Interpret and analyze Heat Equipment

Measurements in A/C Automotive Air

Conditioning
1.2 Understanding
1.2.2 Understand the Law of Heat Training Manual
Heat Pages 3-16
Transfer
20hrs

1.3.1 Explain Evaporation in A/C

 System and how does it affect the
System
1.3 Changes of State
1.3.2 Explain Condensation in A/C
System and how does it affect the
System

1.3.3 Explain Freezing in A/C and

how does it affect the System

1.4.1 Determine the relationship

1.4 Pressure and between Pressure and Temperature

Temperature 1.4.2 Understand the Importance of

Relationship Hot and Cold

1.5.1 Understand the role of the

Ozone layer
1.5 R134a Properties

1.6.1 Analyze the Properties of

 R134a

1.6.2 Determine the Advantages and

Disadvantages in using R134a
1.6 Principles of Air
Conditioning

1.6.1 Determine the Relationship

between High Pressure Side
and Low Pressure Side in
regards in heat transfer
1.6.2 Analyze the Flow of
Operation of Air-conditioning
system

3. Automotive Air 2.1 Expansion Block 2.1.1 Understand the Flow of

Refrigerant in the System
Conditioning Valve
System types
2.2 Parallel Flow 2.2.1 Understand the Flow and
condenser and Orifice Operation of the System
Tube system

2.3 Expansion Valve 2.3.1 Understand the Flow and

Dual System Operating of the system
5. Automotive Air 5.1 Compressors 3.1.1 Identify the different types of
 Conditioning Compressors
Components
3.1.2 Identify the Different Related
components of Compressors
5.2 Magnetic Clutches
5.2.1 Analyze purpose of Magnetic
Clutch
3.3 Lubrications
3.3.1 Classify the different types of
3.4Condenser and A/C Lubrication
3.3.2
Condenser Electric Fan

3.5 Evaporator, Filter

Drier Receiver and
Thermal Expansion
Valves

3.6 O-Rings, Charging

Ports and Hoses

3.7Automotive Air
Conditioning Wiring and
control System

Final Examination 4 Hour

TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS FOR THE SEMESTER 144 HOURS

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Recommending approval: Approved by:

 ARNOLD O. CUARTOCRUZ AZUL DL. LACSON NORWESA MADRIAGA ROY L. VALESCO Ph.D
Visiting Lecturer Program Chair, Automotive Technology Associate Dean, CET Dean, CET
Date: _____________ Date: ________________ Date: ________________ Date:_______________