Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Fatma ÇANKA KILIÇ
Lecturer Erdal KUYRUKLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Introduction to air conditioning systems of vehicles and explanation of air diverting and control systems
2) Components of a refrigeration circuit
3) Components of a control circuit, air diverting systems, applications of a vehicle air conditioning systems
4) Servicing processes and fault diagnosis
5) Refrigeration circuit, its components, their duties and working principles of air conditioning systems in vehicles

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Learning Outcomes
	1	Low	Middle	Middle	High	High	High	High	High	High
	2	Middle	Middle	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	3	Low	Low	High	Middle	Middle	High	Middle	High	High
	4	Middle	Middle	Low	High	High	High	High	High	High
	5	Middle	Middle	High	Middle	High	High	High	High	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

There is not

Course Contents

Air conditioning systems of vehicles, air diverting and control systems, requirements, types and applications, major components, refrigeration system accessories, automatic and electrical controls, special systems, installation and piping.

Weekly Schedule

1) Course content and information about resource books. Vehicle air conditioning system components
2) Explanation of the purpose and classification of vehicle air conditioning systems
3) Vehicle air conditioning systems in terms of comfort, temperature, humidity, air velocity and cleanliness
4) The main elements of the cooling circuit of vehicle air conditioning systems, structures and working principles
5) Vehicle air conditioning systems used in the compressor, evaporator, condenser, expansion valve and their explanation of the varieties
6) Vehicle auxiliary elements used in air conditioning systems
7) Refrigerant used in vehicle air conditioning systems and air distribution control circuit working principles
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Pressure and temperature control elements and working principles
10) Fan control elements and the working principles , the vacuum control circuit components and operating principles
11) The different air distribution systems and their differences from others
12) Air distributing and gathering elements in air distribution systems
13) Air distribution systems and related control systems and operating principles
14) Vehicle air conditioning systems, service operations necessary cooling service processes
15) Air distribution systems, the necessary service procedures
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Lab / Workshop

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

40%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	80%
Semester Studies	Practices	1	20%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Airconditioning of Vehicles	ISP212	Elective	Associate degree	2	Spring	3