May 11, 2025  
2023-2024 SCC Catalog 
    
2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived

ACR 120 - Basic Air Conditioning


Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credits: 4

Description: This course is a study of various types of air conditioning equipment including electrical components, schematics and service to the refrigerant circuit.

Prerequisite(s): Take ACR 110 , ACR 130 , ACR 140  and ACR 210  .
Course Topics:
  • Residential Control Systems _ Heating/Cooling
  • Service and Problem Analysis
  • System Applications
  • Air Conditioning Start-up, Checkout, and Operation

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Required Materials:
  • Clear Safety Glasses

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F =   0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify the relationship between temperature and pressure using the P/T chart.
  2. Record system data for the mechanical system operation.
  3. Check for proper refrigerant charge.
  4. Reclaim refrigerant from equipment using manufactures information.
  5. Draw a basic air conditioning system refrigerant circuit and label the components.

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  • Orientation and Support
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