MCCCD Program Description

Automatic Transmission and Transaxle

Course: ASE120AU

First Term: 2023 Fall

Lecture 4.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Principles of automotive operation, servicing and repair procedures for automatic transmissions/transaxles; includes diagnostics and testing of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate safe personal and workplace habits according to industry standards. (I-V) 2. Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance and customer service. (I-V) 3. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences. (I-V) 4. Document work performed according to industry standards. (I-V) 5. Research appropriate service information pertaining to automatic transmission/transaxle. (II) 6. Use appropriate service information, tools and equipment to diagnose automatic transmission/transaxle faults. (II-V) 7. Use appropriate service information, tools and equipment to repair or rebuild and recondition automatic transmission/transaxle. (II-V) 8. Use appropriate service information, tools and equipment to verify proper operation of automatic transmission/transaxle. (II-V) 9. Discuss theory and operation of integrated systems. (IV-V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Safety II. Documentation Service information Industry standards III. Tools and equipment IV. Transmissions A. Types B. Principles and theory C. Operation D. Diagnosis and service E. Repair and reassemble V. Transaxles A. Types B. Principles and theory C. Operation D. Diagnosis and service E. Repair and reassemble

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.