AST 2442 Automatic Transmission I
Course Information
| Course Number | AST 2442 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Automatic Transmission I |
| Description | This course covers how an automatic transmission works, the basic parts, functions, and power flow of the hydraulic circuits. This course also includes the basic theory of torque converters, planetary gears, clutchs, bands, and hydraulic circuit operation. Prior knowledge gained by successful completion of AST1112 is required for student success in this class. 2 Cr (2 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other) |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| Total Hours | 32 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 32 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Admission into the Automotive Service program.
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Exhibit professionalism
- Describe servicing automatic transmission, check fluid level with and without dipstick
- Describe linkage diagnosis
- Describe converter operation
- Explain Pascal's law
- Describe planetary gear driving, driven , and held member powerflow principals
- Inspect case / components
- Diagnose trans/transaxle powerflow concerns and describe the operational characteristics of a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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