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Sep 20, 2026
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TRCK 142 - Heavy Truck Climate Control Systems
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: AUTI 111 - Electrical Systems I
PROGRAM: Automotive Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2025
This course covers air conditioning and heating systems used on modern trucks including axillary power unit usage for climate control systems. EPA regulations as well as recycle processes will be practiced. Trailer refrigeration will be discussed to explore the difference between refrigeration units and climate control systems.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate proper handling of refrigerants.
- Identify tools and equipment used in climate control systems.
- Identify all components of the heating and air conditioning system.
- Explain the purpose and function of the heating and air conditioning systems.
- Explain refrigeration theory.
- Diagnose service and repair heating and air conditioning components.
- Recover and recycle refrigerants using approved equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Axillary Power Units used for climate control systems.
- Explain trailer refrigeration principles.
- Attain readiness to take EPA 609 exam.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - Manual climate control systems
- Refrigeration principles
- Refrigerant recovery and recycling
- EPA regulations
- Certification and licensing
- Heating and air conditioning components
- Plenum systems and air distribution
- Climate control system diagnostics
- Trailer Refrigeration Theory
- Axillary Power Unit systems used for climate control
GRADING POLICY
GRADE DISTRIBUTION| A |
92-100 |
| B |
83-91 |
| C |
74-82 |
| D |
65-73 |
| F |
0-64 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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