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AUTO 93C
Automatic Transmissions
Course Description
Operation of automatic transmissions including torque converters, hydraulic control, planetary gear train, clutch and band operation. Inspection and repair procedures for automatic transmissions.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe in an essay form, the function of an automatic transmission torque converter They must show a knowledge of the components and their function as well as an understanding of of the relationship between them A description of what each component does during acceleration, cruise, and converter lock up must be included.
- Disassemble an automatic transmission and then reassemble the same unit replacing any needed parts.
Course Details
- Units
- 6 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 6
- 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
- Approved Automotive Technology Course Sequence Contract required.