Course Catalog Information (24-25)
AUTO 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
- Advisory(ies)
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Elementary algebra or equivalent or higher, or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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