Course Catalog Information (24-25)
APRN 63
Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
Course Description
Principles of operation, service and repair procedures for automatic transmissions and transaxles. Hydraulic and mechanical system operation. Power flow and component repair techniques. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examination in Area A2.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Show an understanding of how a torque converter works.
- Show an understanding of the inputs to transmission that create both up and downshifts.
Course Details
- Units
- 9 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 9
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to CSU only
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
- Advisory(ies)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
- Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards.