AUMT-2425 Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxle

Henry King

Credit Fall 2023

Section(s)

AUMT-2425-001 (66469)
LEC F 4:30pm - 7:20pm RVS RVSB 4219

LAB F 7:20pm - 10:00pm RVS RVSB 4219

Course Requirements

 SYLLABUS 

SECTION SPECIFIC INFORMATION

·  Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle , AUMT 2425-001  66469

·  RVS, Friday 4:30 PM-10:00 PM

 INSTRUCTOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION

  • Henry King
  • 512-775-4619 Cell /TXT
  • office hours : 3:30-4:30 PM RVS Automotive 
  • Txt or email to arrange a conference 
  • hking3@austincc.edu
  • BlackBoard or Jupiter grades messages accepted 

 

 COURSE DESCRIPTION

  • Credit Hours: 4
  • Classroom Contact Hours per week: 2.5
  • Laboratory Contact Hours per week: 2.5

 

 

A study of the operation, hydraulic principles, and related circuits of modern automatic transmissions and automatic transaxles. Diagnosis, disassembly, and assembly procedures with emphasis on the use of special tools and proper repair techniques. Prepares students for ASE certification tests.

 This class is recommended to be taken concurrently with AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, AUMT 2428

 

“Transferability of workforce courses varies. Students interested in transferring courses to another college should speak with their Area of Study (AoS) advisor, Department Chair, and/or Program Director.”

COURSE RATIONALE

Utilizing appropriate safety procedures, Perform general transmission and transaxle diagnosis; perform automatic transmission and transaxle maintenance and adjustments; and perform in-vehicle and off-vehicle automatic transmission and transaxle repair 

 

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites: AUMT 1405 and AUMT 1407. Course Type: W 


 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES, GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES, & SCANS

 

a. Common Course Objectives: To prepare students for entry-level employment and certification through ASE. 

b. Course Objectives: To educate students on the operation, fundamentals, and diagnosis of automatic transmissions. The interaction of the transmission with other parts of the vehicle's powertrain 

 

REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE

● Automatic transmissions & Transaxles, Pearson Pub. ISBN# 9780134616797 

● Electude Course Access ENGINE MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM-ACC(12 MNTHS) ISBN: 9789079595112* 

● Manufacturers' service manuals. 

● You will be provided with a tool list during the student orientation session. You are expected to purchase the tools on the tool list for this class. 

● Automotive books can be found in the RVS bookstore 

● Blackboard 

● Identifix

● Alldata 

● Clipboard 

● Uniform shirt from the tool room 

● 1 Pack of erasable color pencils

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

 

  • lecture/lab

 

 

 

“Students will use the Blackboard learning management system for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, and collaboration.”

 

GRADING SYSTEM

Test average...........................................................20% 

Daily participation and attendance......................10%

Safety and Technical Certificates………………..10% 

Final Test Grade....................................................20% 

Job Sheets / Workorders /Class worksheets...........20% 

Homework ............................................................20% 

 

Tests will constitute 20% of the final grade.  

  •  3 tests will be on blackboard based on homework and lectures and class activities. 
  •  If you miss a test you will have one opportunity to make it up. This should be done by the next class period. I will need you to email if you are not able to make it to a test. This is your responsibility. 

 

 Daily participation and attendance is worth 10% of the final grade. 

  •  There will be an individual grade for each class day, and they can’t be made up. 
  •  This grade is derived from both your actions and the time you spend in the classroom and in the lab. If you show up on time but leave early you can expect that 50% of this grade will be lost. 
  • If you clock in but don’t clock out you will be marked absent.
    •  (If you want consideration for missing a clock in or clock out event, you can request an edit by sending me an email at hking3@austincc.edu and explaining why you didn’t enter your time and how you plan on preventing it from happening again in the future.)
  •  You MUST bring and wear your ACC uniform each class day and also bring the necessary tools in order to get credit for daily participation. 
  •  Students should avoid being distracted by using their cell phone accidents and other damage to personal property and equipment due to distraction will have the student subject to withdrawal from the course 















 

  •  

Safety and Technical Certificates 10%

Or use this new Submission Form 

when you submit these certificates keep in mind that they must be current (not expired ) at the time of submission.

  • Ethics and YOU in the Automotive Industry 
  • S/P2 Automotive Service Pollution Prevention 
  • S/P2 Automotive Service Safety 
  • Land That Job: Interview Skills for Automotive Students 
  • Land that Job! Building a Resume 

Alternativeley you can complete the new Ford Safety Certificates. 

(they have no expiration date)

  • F10100200302 INTRODUCTION TO SHOP SAFETY
  • F10100200303 PERSONAL SAFETY 
  • F10100200304 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND FIRE SAFETY
  • F10100200305 TOOL, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE SAFETY
  • F10100200306 LIFTING A VEHICLE
  • F10100200301 COURSE INTRODUCTION

 

  • You will need to complete and Email the certificates to hking3@austincc.edu using the subject line Technical Certificates by the end of the semester

Or use this new Submission Form 

  • 37S10W0 - Intro to Auto Trans Theory and Operation
  • 37S11W0 - Automatic Transmission Electronic Control Systems Operation
  • F307001103 - Physics of the Automatic Transmission
  • F307101103 - AT Mechanical Components Part 1
  • F307103103 - Apply Components
  • F307104103 - Automatic Transmission Hydraulic Components
  • F307105103 - Automatic Transmission Electrical Components












 

Final exam is comprehensive and makes up 20% of the final grade. There is no midterm exam 

  •  The doors to the classroom will be locked at the beginning of class on the day of the final so you will have to be on time.  
  • The final will be 
    • 50% Blackboard test. 
    • 25% Department Post Test. 
    • 25 % Practicum 
  • You can replace the 50% Blackboard test portion of the final exam by taking and passing the ASE A2 Automatic Transmission ASE this semester.


 

Job Sheets / Workorders / Class Worksheets  20% of the semester grade will be awarded for the successful completion 

● For all completed shop projects, workorders, worksheets, etc., each student is required to log into the Google Sheet and document the ASEEF tasks that were completed each class. ASEEF Tracking counts as 20% of your overall grade for this course. You will also be required to print your ASEEF task report and include it in your folder. 

● All work is subject to approval towards this goal and all workorder hours and jobsheets are to be filled out completely and submitted electronically (where applicable). 

● You must submit the post assembly jobsheet and have the packet in your folder to receive credit 

● You will be working in a group with no more than 4 people 

It is everyone in the group’s responsibility to record measurements, make sure all parts 

are installed properly, tools needed for the disassembly are brought to class, tools are checked out and into the toolroom properly and the lab is clean every day. 


















 

Homework constitutes 20% of the final grade. 

  •  All homework is submitted thru Blackboard. No paper homework (excluding the coloring worksheets) is to be turned in. 
  • Class worksheets will also count as homework grades 
  • Chapter Homework is due at 3:59 PM (31 minutes before class starts) on the class on the day listed on the course outline. 
  •  Late homework is not accepted if you submit the homework late you can not use your second attempt to earn the extra points . 
  •  You will have 2 chances to do each homework assignment if you submit it on time and if you score a 50% or better on the first attempt ( I will take the higher grade of the two attempts)
  • (up to 100%) that you didn’t earn on your first attempt based on your second attempt score 
  • Electude Modules Homework is due at the end of the semester but I suggest you complete them on a regular basis. Don’t wait till the last minute

 

A positive constructive attitude also plays an important part in the overall evaluation of the shop work and will be directly related to the shop grade. *(1C-1,2,4,5, 2A-4) 

Any withdrawals are the responsibility of the student. If student fails to make the withdrawal by the drop date, an automatic grade of "F" will be awarded. *(1C-1,4, 2A-4) 






















 

COURSE POLICIES

Each student will have his/her own tools available for shop work at the beginning of each class period. Loaning or borrowing of tools between students is discouraged. Specialty tools, tools not on the student tool list, are available from the Tool Room. The college will furnish tools for students who are enrolled in the Introduction to Automotive class *(1C-5, 2A-2) . ACC has adopted a no smoking policy for all campuses this includes cigarettes, tobacco products and also E-cigarettes 

If the student fails to provide the required tools the daily participation grade will be decreased by 50% per day 

All students need to complete the SP/2 Safety Certification by no later than the start of day 3 of the semester Below are the certificates that you will need to print out and hand in. 

Ethics and YOU in the Automotive Industry 

S/P2 Automotive Service Pollution Prevention 

S/P2 Automotive Service Safety 

Land That Job: Interview Skills for Automotive Students 

Land that Job! Building a Resume

or 

F10100200302 INTRODUCTION TO SHOP SAFETY

F10100200303 PERSONAL SAFETY 

F10100200304 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND FIRE SAFETY

F10100200305 TOOL, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE SAFETY

F10100200306 LIFTING A VEHICLE

F10100200301 COURSE INTRODUCTION


 

Safety is always first. Common sense and our certifying agency, ASEEF, require that all students wear safety glasses in the shop. Students without safety glasses will be prohibited from any shop activities.*(1C-2,4,5) All students must bring in or check out a set of glasses . Students who fail to comply will be given 1 warning by me on the second time they will be asked to leave the shop area and a grade of 0 will be awarded for the day and work logs and job sheets will not be able to be performed Students who don't wear a clean uniform will have their daily participation grade suffer up to the maximum daily value. 

Students that interfere with the instructor's ability to teach and/or misbehavior that leads to a negative classroom atmosphere can be withdrawn. 

Students who are verbally or physically aggressive to other students or instructors will be referred to student services for withdrawal from the college and campus police will be called. 

 

( If you have a problem with an instructor, student, or staff request a meeting with me to discuss how we can resolve the issue. Do not take the matter into your own hands) 

 

Attendance/Class Participation

Attendance is important!! This is not the easiest subject to grasp. We will use what we learned in the previous class period to go forward. So if you miss you will be behind. 

Try not to be late. I am understanding about traffic and work situations, but be kind to the other students. If you are late, don't disrupt the class upon entry. 

Let me know in advance if you can't make it so we can make arrangements. Feel free to call or e-mail me and let me know what is going on. 

A maximum of 3 absences or 15 accumulated hours of absence will be tolerated after accruing more than 3 absences or the equivalent in tardies and absences you are subject to withdrawal. An absence is one day that you don’t show up unexcused or 2 tardies, or 2 times you leave early 

Regular attendance is required. Only limited absences and tardies will be accepted if a grade better than a "D" is expected. *(1C-1,4, 2A-4) 

Students are required to maintain a "C" average, or a grade point average of 2.00. This means that the average of all classes must be a "C" in order to obtain either a certificate of completion, or degree. Students who either arrive late, leave early, and/or bring no tools cannot expect to complete lab assignments in a timely manner and receive a grade better than "D". For further information see the sections on "graduation" and "Academic Suspension" in the Administration Information area of the current ACC Catalog. *(1A-1, 1C-1,2,4,5, 2A-4) 

 

“Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students.  If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.”

 

 

“The student is responsible for communicating with their professor during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor.”





 

Withdrawal Policy

  The College defines withdrawals as occurring after the official reporting date of the semester, typically the 12th class day.  In addition, the Legislature has mandated the Rule of Six (see below).  There may also be financial aid issues.

 

“It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the rolls should they decide to withdraw from the class.  The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary.  If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is recorded before the Final Withdrawal Date.  The Final Withdrawal Date for this semester is Nov. 16 (Thurs.) .  The student is also strongly encouraged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises.

 

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status.  Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a “W”) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.”

 

Missed Exam and Late Work Policies

● If you miss a test you will have one opportunity to make it up. This should be done by the next class period. I will need you to email if you are not able to make it to a test. This is your responsibility. 

● You can replace the lowest test grade by taking the Automatic Transmission ASE (A2) and passing it during the current semester. 

● Homework is due at 3:59PM on the class on the day listed on the course outline. 

● Late homework is not accepted if you submit the homework late you can not use your second attempt to earn the extra points . 

● You will have 2 chances to do each homework assignment if you submit it on time 

● On the second attempt you will be able to recover any points (up to 100%) that you didn’t earn on your first attempt based on your second attempt score 

 

 

Incompletes

 An Incomplete may not be used as a shelter from a potentially low grade in the class. 

A student who qualifies for an incomplete grade may request an “I” (Incomplete) at the end of the semester only if ALL of the following conditions are satisfied: 

1. The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to documented extenuating circumstances. 

2. The student must have completed at least half the course and earned a grade “C” or higher for that half. 

3. To remove an “I”, the student must complete the course two weeks before the end of the following semester or sooner based on direction of the professor. Failure to do so will result in the grade automatically reverting to an “F”.

 

COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR

 

“Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester.  Any changes will be announced in class and posted as a Blackboard Announcement (or other resource faculty is using to communicate).”


 

  COLLEGE POLICIES

Campus Operations

 

College Policies & Student Support Services



 

Readings

 SYLLABUS 

SECTION SPECIFIC INFORMATION

·  Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle , AUMT 2425-001  66469

·  RVS, Friday 4:30 PM-10:00 PM

 INSTRUCTOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION

  • Henry King
  • 512-775-4619 Cell /TXT
  • office hours : 3:30-4:30 PM RVS Automotive 
  • Txt or email to arrange a conference 
  • hking3@austincc.edu
  • BlackBoard or Jupiter grades messages accepted 

 

 COURSE DESCRIPTION

  • Credit Hours: 4
  • Classroom Contact Hours per week: 2.5
  • Laboratory Contact Hours per week: 2.5

 

 

A study of the operation, hydraulic principles, and related circuits of modern automatic transmissions and automatic transaxles. Diagnosis, disassembly, and assembly procedures with emphasis on the use of special tools and proper repair techniques. Prepares students for ASE certification tests.

 This class is recommended to be taken concurrently with AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, AUMT 2428

 

“Transferability of workforce courses varies. Students interested in transferring courses to another college should speak with their Area of Study (AoS) advisor, Department Chair, and/or Program Director.”

COURSE RATIONALE

Utilizing appropriate safety procedures, Perform general transmission and transaxle diagnosis; perform automatic transmission and transaxle maintenance and adjustments; and perform in-vehicle and off-vehicle automatic transmission and transaxle repair 

 

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites: AUMT 1405 and AUMT 1407. Course Type: W 


 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES, GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES, & SCANS

 

a. Common Course Objectives: To prepare students for entry-level employment and certification through ASE. 

b. Course Objectives: To educate students on the operation, fundamentals, and diagnosis of automatic transmissions. The interaction of the transmission with other parts of the vehicle's powertrain 

 

REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE

● Automatic transmissions & Transaxles, Pearson Pub. ISBN# 9780134616797 

● Electude Course Access ENGINE MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM-ACC(12 MNTHS) ISBN: 9789079595112* 

● Manufacturers' service manuals. 

● You will be provided with a tool list during the student orientation session. You are expected to purchase the tools on the tool list for this class. 

● Automotive books can be found in the RVS bookstore 

● Blackboard 

● Identifix

● Alldata 

● Clipboard 

● Uniform shirt from the tool room 

● 1 Pack of erasable color pencils

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

 

  • lecture/lab

 

 

 

“Students will use the Blackboard learning management system for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, and collaboration.”

 

GRADING SYSTEM

Test average...........................................................20% 

Daily participation and attendance......................10%

Safety and Technical Certificates………………..10% 

Final Test Grade....................................................20% 

Job Sheets / Workorders /Class worksheets...........20% 

Homework ............................................................20% 

 

Tests will constitute 20% of the final grade.  

  •  3 tests will be on blackboard based on homework and lectures and class activities. 
  •  If you miss a test you will have one opportunity to make it up. This should be done by the next class period. I will need you to email if you are not able to make it to a test. This is your responsibility. 

 

 Daily participation and attendance is worth 10% of the final grade. 

  •  There will be an individual grade for each class day, and they can’t be made up. 
  •  This grade is derived from both your actions and the time you spend in the classroom and in the lab. If you show up on time but leave early you can expect that 50% of this grade will be lost. 
  • If you clock in but don’t clock out you will be marked absent.
    •  (If you want consideration for missing a clock in or clock out event, you can request an edit by sending me an email at hking3@austincc.edu and explaining why you didn’t enter your time and how you plan on preventing it from happening again in the future.)
  •  You MUST bring and wear your ACC uniform each class day and also bring the necessary tools in order to get credit for daily participation. 
  •  Students should avoid being distracted by using their cell phone accidents and other damage to personal property and equipment due to distraction will have the student subject to withdrawal from the course 















 

  •  

Safety and Technical Certificates 10%

Or use this new Submission Form 

when you submit these certificates keep in mind that they must be current (not expired ) at the time of submission.

  • Ethics and YOU in the Automotive Industry 
  • S/P2 Automotive Service Pollution Prevention 
  • S/P2 Automotive Service Safety 
  • Land That Job: Interview Skills for Automotive Students 
  • Land that Job! Building a Resume 

Alternativeley you can complete the new Ford Safety Certificates. 

(they have no expiration date)

  • F10100200302 INTRODUCTION TO SHOP SAFETY
  • F10100200303 PERSONAL SAFETY 
  • F10100200304 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND FIRE SAFETY
  • F10100200305 TOOL, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE SAFETY
  • F10100200306 LIFTING A VEHICLE
  • F10100200301 COURSE INTRODUCTION

 

  • You will need to complete and Email the certificates to hking3@austincc.edu using the subject line Technical Certificates by the end of the semester

Or use this new Submission Form 

  • 37S10W0 - Intro to Auto Trans Theory and Operation
  • 37S11W0 - Automatic Transmission Electronic Control Systems Operation
  • F307001103 - Physics of the Automatic Transmission
  • F307101103 - AT Mechanical Components Part 1
  • F307103103 - Apply Components
  • F307104103 - Automatic Transmission Hydraulic Components
  • F307105103 - Automatic Transmission Electrical Components












 

Final exam is comprehensive and makes up 20% of the final grade. There is no midterm exam 

  •  The doors to the classroom will be locked at the beginning of class on the day of the final so you will have to be on time.  
  • The final will be 
    • 50% Blackboard test. 
    • 25% Department Post Test. 
    • 25 % Practicum 
  • You can replace the 50% Blackboard test portion of the final exam by taking and passing the ASE A2 Automatic Transmission ASE this semester.


 

Job Sheets / Workorders / Class Worksheets  20% of the semester grade will be awarded for the successful completion 

● For all completed shop projects, workorders, worksheets, etc., each student is required to log into the Google Sheet and document the ASEEF tasks that were completed each class. ASEEF Tracking counts as 20% of your overall grade for this course. You will also be required to print your ASEEF task report and include it in your folder. 

● All work is subject to approval towards this goal and all workorder hours and jobsheets are to be filled out completely and submitted electronically (where applicable). 

● You must submit the post assembly jobsheet and have the packet in your folder to receive credit 

● You will be working in a group with no more than 4 people 

It is everyone in the group’s responsibility to record measurements, make sure all parts 

are installed properly, tools needed for the disassembly are brought to class, tools are checked out and into the toolroom properly and the lab is clean every day. 


















 

Homework constitutes 20% of the final grade. 

  •  All homework is submitted thru Blackboard. No paper homework (excluding the coloring worksheets) is to be turned in. 
  • Class worksheets will also count as homework grades 
  • Chapter Homework is due at 3:59 PM (31 minutes before class starts) on the class on the day listed on the course outline. 
  •  Late homework is not accepted if you submit the homework late you can not use your second attempt to earn the extra points . 
  •  You will have 2 chances to do each homework assignment if you submit it on time and if you score a 50% or better on the first attempt ( I will take the higher grade of the two attempts)
  • (up to 100%) that you didn’t earn on your first attempt based on your second attempt score 
  • Electude Modules Homework is due at the end of the semester but I suggest you complete them on a regular basis. Don’t wait till the last minute

 

A positive constructive attitude also plays an important part in the overall evaluation of the shop work and will be directly related to the shop grade. *(1C-1,2,4,5, 2A-4) 

Any withdrawals are the responsibility of the student. If student fails to make the withdrawal by the drop date, an automatic grade of "F" will be awarded. *(1C-1,4, 2A-4) 






















 

COURSE POLICIES

Each student will have his/her own tools available for shop work at the beginning of each class period. Loaning or borrowing of tools between students is discouraged. Specialty tools, tools not on the student tool list, are available from the Tool Room. The college will furnish tools for students who are enrolled in the Introduction to Automotive class *(1C-5, 2A-2) . ACC has adopted a no smoking policy for all campuses this includes cigarettes, tobacco products and also E-cigarettes 

If the student fails to provide the required tools the daily participation grade will be decreased by 50% per day 

All students need to complete the SP/2 Safety Certification by no later than the start of day 3 of the semester Below are the certificates that you will need to print out and hand in. 

Ethics and YOU in the Automotive Industry 

S/P2 Automotive Service Pollution Prevention 

S/P2 Automotive Service Safety 

Land That Job: Interview Skills for Automotive Students 

Land that Job! Building a Resume

or 

F10100200302 INTRODUCTION TO SHOP SAFETY

F10100200303 PERSONAL SAFETY 

F10100200304 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND FIRE SAFETY

F10100200305 TOOL, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE SAFETY

F10100200306 LIFTING A VEHICLE

F10100200301 COURSE INTRODUCTION


 

Safety is always first. Common sense and our certifying agency, ASEEF, require that all students wear safety glasses in the shop. Students without safety glasses will be prohibited from any shop activities.*(1C-2,4,5) All students must bring in or check out a set of glasses . Students who fail to comply will be given 1 warning by me on the second time they will be asked to leave the shop area and a grade of 0 will be awarded for the day and work logs and job sheets will not be able to be performed Students who don't wear a clean uniform will have their daily participation grade suffer up to the maximum daily value. 

Students that interfere with the instructor's ability to teach and/or misbehavior that leads to a negative classroom atmosphere can be withdrawn. 

Students who are verbally or physically aggressive to other students or instructors will be referred to student services for withdrawal from the college and campus police will be called. 

 

( If you have a problem with an instructor, student, or staff request a meeting with me to discuss how we can resolve the issue. Do not take the matter into your own hands) 

 

Attendance/Class Participation

Attendance is important!! This is not the easiest subject to grasp. We will use what we learned in the previous class period to go forward. So if you miss you will be behind. 

Try not to be late. I am understanding about traffic and work situations, but be kind to the other students. If you are late, don't disrupt the class upon entry. 

Let me know in advance if you can't make it so we can make arrangements. Feel free to call or e-mail me and let me know what is going on. 

A maximum of 3 absences or 15 accumulated hours of absence will be tolerated after accruing more than 3 absences or the equivalent in tardies and absences you are subject to withdrawal. An absence is one day that you don’t show up unexcused or 2 tardies, or 2 times you leave early 

Regular attendance is required. Only limited absences and tardies will be accepted if a grade better than a "D" is expected. *(1C-1,4, 2A-4) 

Students are required to maintain a "C" average, or a grade point average of 2.00. This means that the average of all classes must be a "C" in order to obtain either a certificate of completion, or degree. Students who either arrive late, leave early, and/or bring no tools cannot expect to complete lab assignments in a timely manner and receive a grade better than "D". For further information see the sections on "graduation" and "Academic Suspension" in the Administration Information area of the current ACC Catalog. *(1A-1, 1C-1,2,4,5, 2A-4) 

 

“Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students.  If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.”

 

 

“The student is responsible for communicating with their professor during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor.”





 

Withdrawal Policy

  The College defines withdrawals as occurring after the official reporting date of the semester, typically the 12th class day.  In addition, the Legislature has mandated the Rule of Six (see below).  There may also be financial aid issues.

 

“It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the rolls should they decide to withdraw from the class.  The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary.  If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is recorded before the Final Withdrawal Date.  The Final Withdrawal Date for this semester is Nov. 16 (Thurs.) .  The student is also strongly encouraged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises.

 

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status.  Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a “W”) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.”

 

Missed Exam and Late Work Policies

● If you miss a test you will have one opportunity to make it up. This should be done by the next class period. I will need you to email if you are not able to make it to a test. This is your responsibility. 

● You can replace the lowest test grade by taking the Automatic Transmission ASE (A2) and passing it during the current semester. 

● Homework is due at 3:59PM on the class on the day listed on the course outline. 

● Late homework is not accepted if you submit the homework late you can not use your second attempt to earn the extra points . 

● You will have 2 chances to do each homework assignment if you submit it on time 

● On the second attempt you will be able to recover any points (up to 100%) that you didn’t earn on your first attempt based on your second attempt score 

 

 

Incompletes

 An Incomplete may not be used as a shelter from a potentially low grade in the class. 

A student who qualifies for an incomplete grade may request an “I” (Incomplete) at the end of the semester only if ALL of the following conditions are satisfied: 

1. The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to documented extenuating circumstances. 

2. The student must have completed at least half the course and earned a grade “C” or higher for that half. 

3. To remove an “I”, the student must complete the course two weeks before the end of the following semester or sooner based on direction of the professor. Failure to do so will result in the grade automatically reverting to an “F”.

 

COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR

 

“Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester.  Any changes will be announced in class and posted as a Blackboard Announcement (or other resource faculty is using to communicate).”


 

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Course Subjects

Day Date Assigned Readings Classroom Objectives Lab Objectives Chapter Homework Assignment Electude Assignment Due Test
    Please read these chapters prior to the date in order to complete your homework assignments and to be prepared during Lecture for a good discussion This is an overview of what we plan on doing in our time in the classroom (Subject to change!) This is an overview of what we plan on doing in our time in the lab (Subject to change!) Homework is due at 4:29 PM on the class on the day listed on the course outline. Late homework is not accepted Electude Modules Homework is suggested to be completed on the following schedule (Generaly tests are based on the Chapters and Topics covered up to the week prior to the test date)
Day 1 8/25/2023   -Department Pre Test
-Campus Carry Quiz
-S/P2 Passwords and Setup
-Jupiter Grades
-Ford ACE
-Student Information Link		        
Day 2 9/1/2023 Chapter 1 Introduction to Drivetrains -Attempt Statistics Question Review
-Lecture / Discussion Intro to Transmissions		 -Complete Transmission Identification Jobsheet Blackboard quiz for Chapter 1 Introduction to Drivetrains Day 2 Electude Modules  
Day 3 9/8/2023 Chapter 2 Automatic Transmission Fluid, Filters and Coolers -Attempt Statistics Question Review
-Lecture / Discussion on Transmission Fluids, Filters, and Coolers		 -Complete A Transmission Fluid Service -Complete A Transmission Fluid Flush Blackboard quiz for Chapter 2 Automatic Transmission Fluid, Filters and Coolers Day 3 Electude Modules  
Day 4 9/15/2023 Chapter 3 Automatic Transmission / Transaxle Hydraulic Systems -Attempt Statistics Question Review
-Lecture / Discussion Basic Transmission Hydraulics
-Classroom Worksheet On Transmssion Hydraulics		 -Perform Line Pressure Test Blackboard quiz for Chapter 3 Automatic Transmission / Transaxle Hydraulic Systems Day 4 Electude Modules  
Day 5 9/22/2023 Chapter 15 Transmission/Transaxle Removal and Disassembly -Attempt Statistics Question Review
-Lecture / Discussion on Transmission/Transaxle Removal and Disassembly		 -Start Dissasembly of 4R70W Transmission Blackboard quiz for Chapter 15 Transmission/Transaxle Removal and Disassembly Day 5 Electude Modules  
Day 6 9/29/2023 Chapter 5 Torque Converters -Attempt Statistics Question Review
-Lecture / Discussion on Torque Converters		 -Start Subassembly Packet of 4R70W Transmission
-Torque Converter Stall Test and Data Analysis		 Blackboard quiz for Chapter 5 Torque Converters Day 6 Electude Modules  
Day 7 10/6/2023 Chapter 7 Clutches and Bands -Attempt Statistics Question Review
-Lecture / Discussion on Clutches and Bands
-Classroom Worksheet on Apply Devices		 -Continue Subassembly Packet of 4R70W Blackboard quiz for Chapter 7 Clutches and Bands Day 7 Electude Modules Test #1
Day 8 10/13/2023 Chapter 6 Power Flow Through Transmission Gear Sets & Power flow worksheet -Attempt Statistics Question Review
-Lecture / Discussion on Power Flow Through Transmission Gear Sets
-Classroom Worksheet on Gear Ratio Calculation		 -Start Reassembly Packet of 4R70W Transmission   Day 8 Electude Modules  
Day 9 10/20/2023 Chapter 4 Hydraulic Control Valves and Solenoids -Hydraulic Diagram Worksheet -Torque Converter Stall Test
-Torque Converter Lock-Up Test		 Blackboard quiz for Chapter 4 Hydraulic Control Valves and Solenoids Day 9 Electude Modules  
Day 10 10/27/2023 Chapter 8 Drivetrain Electricity and Electronics
Chapter 9 Electronic Transmission Controls		 -Attempt Statistics Question Review
-Lecture / Discussion on Drivetrain Electricity and Electronics
-Transmission Electrical Components Worksheet
-Lecture / Discussion on Electronic Transmission Controls
-Transmission Electronics Worksheet		   Blackboard quiz for Chapter 8 Drivetrain Electricity and Electronics
Chapter 9 Electronic Transmission Controls		 Day 10 Electude Modules Test #2
Day 11 11/3/2023 Chapter 13 Transmission Condition Diagnosis -Attempt Statistics Question Review
-Lecture / Discussion on Transmission Condition Diagnosis		 -Transmission Solenoids Diagnosis:(Practium Transmssion Electronics Testing )
-Finish Up Transmission Projects		 Blackboard quiz for Chapter 13 Transmission Condition Diagnosis Day 11 Electude Modules  
Day 12 11/10/2023 Veterans Day Holiday (college closed)       Day 12 Electude Modules  
Day 13 11/17/2023 Chapter 16 Valve Body Service -Attempt Statistics Question Review
-Lecture / Discussion on Transmission Condition Diagnosis		 -Transmission Solenoids Diagnosis:
(Practium Practium Transmssion Electronics Testing)
-Finish Up Transmission Projects		   Day 13 Electude Modules  
Day 14 11/24/2023 Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed)       Day 14 Electude Modules  
Day 15 12/1/2023 Review for the Final Exam   -Transmission Solenoids Diagnosis:(Practium Practium Transmssion Electronics Testing)
-Finish Up Transmission Projects		   Day 15 Electude Modules Test #3
Day 16 12/8/2023 Final Exam   -Transmission Solenoids Diagnosis:(Practium Practium Transmssion Electronics Testing)
-Finish Up Transmission Projects		     Final Exam Department Post Test

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

 SYLLABUS 

SECTION SPECIFIC INFORMATION

·  Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle , AUMT 2425-001  66469

·  RVS, Friday 4:30 PM-10:00 PM

 INSTRUCTOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION

  • Henry King
  • 512-775-4619 Cell /TXT
  • office hours : 3:30-4:30 PM RVS Automotive 
  • Txt or email to arrange a conference 
  • hking3@austincc.edu
  • BlackBoard or Jupiter grades messages accepted 

 

 COURSE DESCRIPTION

  • Credit Hours: 4
  • Classroom Contact Hours per week: 2.5
  • Laboratory Contact Hours per week: 2.5

 

 

A study of the operation, hydraulic principles, and related circuits of modern automatic transmissions and automatic transaxles. Diagnosis, disassembly, and assembly procedures with emphasis on the use of special tools and proper repair techniques. Prepares students for ASE certification tests.

 This class is recommended to be taken concurrently with AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, AUMT 2428

 

“Transferability of workforce courses varies. Students interested in transferring courses to another college should speak with their Area of Study (AoS) advisor, Department Chair, and/or Program Director.”

COURSE RATIONALE

Utilizing appropriate safety procedures, Perform general transmission and transaxle diagnosis; perform automatic transmission and transaxle maintenance and adjustments; and perform in-vehicle and off-vehicle automatic transmission and transaxle repair 

 

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites: AUMT 1405 and AUMT 1407. Course Type: W 


 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES, GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES, & SCANS

 

a. Common Course Objectives: To prepare students for entry-level employment and certification through ASE. 

b. Course Objectives: To educate students on the operation, fundamentals, and diagnosis of automatic transmissions. The interaction of the transmission with other parts of the vehicle's powertrain 

 

REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE

● Automatic transmissions & Transaxles, Pearson Pub. ISBN# 9780134616797 

● Electude Course Access ENGINE MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM-ACC(12 MNTHS) ISBN: 9789079595112* 

● Manufacturers' service manuals. 

● You will be provided with a tool list during the student orientation session. You are expected to purchase the tools on the tool list for this class. 

● Automotive books can be found in the RVS bookstore 

● Blackboard 

● Identifix

● Alldata 

● Clipboard 

● Uniform shirt from the tool room 

● 1 Pack of erasable color pencils

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

 

  • lecture/lab

 

 

 

“Students will use the Blackboard learning management system for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, and collaboration.”

 

GRADING SYSTEM

Test average...........................................................20% 

Daily participation and attendance......................10%

Safety and Technical Certificates………………..10% 

Final Test Grade....................................................20% 

Job Sheets / Workorders /Class worksheets...........20% 

Homework ............................................................20% 

 

Tests will constitute 20% of the final grade.  

  •  3 tests will be on blackboard based on homework and lectures and class activities. 
  •  If you miss a test you will have one opportunity to make it up. This should be done by the next class period. I will need you to email if you are not able to make it to a test. This is your responsibility. 

 

 Daily participation and attendance is worth 10% of the final grade. 

  •  There will be an individual grade for each class day, and they can’t be made up. 
  •  This grade is derived from both your actions and the time you spend in the classroom and in the lab. If you show up on time but leave early you can expect that 50% of this grade will be lost. 
  • If you clock in but don’t clock out you will be marked absent.
    •  (If you want consideration for missing a clock in or clock out event, you can request an edit by sending me an email at hking3@austincc.edu and explaining why you didn’t enter your time and how you plan on preventing it from happening again in the future.)
  •  You MUST bring and wear your ACC uniform each class day and also bring the necessary tools in order to get credit for daily participation. 
  •  Students should avoid being distracted by using their cell phone accidents and other damage to personal property and equipment due to distraction will have the student subject to withdrawal from the course 















 

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Safety and Technical Certificates 10%

Or use this new Submission Form 

when you submit these certificates keep in mind that they must be current (not expired ) at the time of submission.

  • Ethics and YOU in the Automotive Industry 
  • S/P2 Automotive Service Pollution Prevention 
  • S/P2 Automotive Service Safety 
  • Land That Job: Interview Skills for Automotive Students 
  • Land that Job! Building a Resume 

Alternativeley you can complete the new Ford Safety Certificates. 

(they have no expiration date)

  • F10100200302 INTRODUCTION TO SHOP SAFETY
  • F10100200303 PERSONAL SAFETY 
  • F10100200304 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND FIRE SAFETY
  • F10100200305 TOOL, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE SAFETY
  • F10100200306 LIFTING A VEHICLE
  • F10100200301 COURSE INTRODUCTION

 

  • You will need to complete and Email the certificates to hking3@austincc.edu using the subject line Technical Certificates by the end of the semester

Or use this new Submission Form 

  • 37S10W0 - Intro to Auto Trans Theory and Operation
  • 37S11W0 - Automatic Transmission Electronic Control Systems Operation
  • F307001103 - Physics of the Automatic Transmission
  • F307101103 - AT Mechanical Components Part 1
  • F307103103 - Apply Components
  • F307104103 - Automatic Transmission Hydraulic Components
  • F307105103 - Automatic Transmission Electrical Components












 

Final exam is comprehensive and makes up 20% of the final grade. There is no midterm exam 

  •  The doors to the classroom will be locked at the beginning of class on the day of the final so you will have to be on time.  
  • The final will be 
    • 50% Blackboard test. 
    • 25% Department Post Test. 
    • 25 % Practicum 
  • You can replace the 50% Blackboard test portion of the final exam by taking and passing the ASE A2 Automatic Transmission ASE this semester.


 

Job Sheets / Workorders / Class Worksheets  20% of the semester grade will be awarded for the successful completion 

● For all completed shop projects, workorders, worksheets, etc., each student is required to log into the Google Sheet and document the ASEEF tasks that were completed each class. ASEEF Tracking counts as 20% of your overall grade for this course. You will also be required to print your ASEEF task report and include it in your folder. 

● All work is subject to approval towards this goal and all workorder hours and jobsheets are to be filled out completely and submitted electronically (where applicable). 

● You must submit the post assembly jobsheet and have the packet in your folder to receive credit 

● You will be working in a group with no more than 4 people 

It is everyone in the group’s responsibility to record measurements, make sure all parts 

are installed properly, tools needed for the disassembly are brought to class, tools are checked out and into the toolroom properly and the lab is clean every day. 


















 

Homework constitutes 20% of the final grade. 

  •  All homework is submitted thru Blackboard. No paper homework (excluding the coloring worksheets) is to be turned in. 
  • Class worksheets will also count as homework grades 
  • Chapter Homework is due at 3:59 PM (31 minutes before class starts) on the class on the day listed on the course outline. 
  •  Late homework is not accepted if you submit the homework late you can not use your second attempt to earn the extra points . 
  •  You will have 2 chances to do each homework assignment if you submit it on time and if you score a 50% or better on the first attempt ( I will take the higher grade of the two attempts)
  • (up to 100%) that you didn’t earn on your first attempt based on your second attempt score 
  • Electude Modules Homework is due at the end of the semester but I suggest you complete them on a regular basis. Don’t wait till the last minute

 

A positive constructive attitude also plays an important part in the overall evaluation of the shop work and will be directly related to the shop grade. *(1C-1,2,4,5, 2A-4) 

Any withdrawals are the responsibility of the student. If student fails to make the withdrawal by the drop date, an automatic grade of "F" will be awarded. *(1C-1,4, 2A-4) 






















 

COURSE POLICIES

Each student will have his/her own tools available for shop work at the beginning of each class period. Loaning or borrowing of tools between students is discouraged. Specialty tools, tools not on the student tool list, are available from the Tool Room. The college will furnish tools for students who are enrolled in the Introduction to Automotive class *(1C-5, 2A-2) . ACC has adopted a no smoking policy for all campuses this includes cigarettes, tobacco products and also E-cigarettes 

If the student fails to provide the required tools the daily participation grade will be decreased by 50% per day 

All students need to complete the SP/2 Safety Certification by no later than the start of day 3 of the semester Below are the certificates that you will need to print out and hand in. 

Ethics and YOU in the Automotive Industry 

S/P2 Automotive Service Pollution Prevention 

S/P2 Automotive Service Safety 

Land That Job: Interview Skills for Automotive Students 

Land that Job! Building a Resume

or 

F10100200302 INTRODUCTION TO SHOP SAFETY

F10100200303 PERSONAL SAFETY 

F10100200304 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND FIRE SAFETY

F10100200305 TOOL, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE SAFETY

F10100200306 LIFTING A VEHICLE

F10100200301 COURSE INTRODUCTION


 

Safety is always first. Common sense and our certifying agency, ASEEF, require that all students wear safety glasses in the shop. Students without safety glasses will be prohibited from any shop activities.*(1C-2,4,5) All students must bring in or check out a set of glasses . Students who fail to comply will be given 1 warning by me on the second time they will be asked to leave the shop area and a grade of 0 will be awarded for the day and work logs and job sheets will not be able to be performed Students who don't wear a clean uniform will have their daily participation grade suffer up to the maximum daily value. 

Students that interfere with the instructor's ability to teach and/or misbehavior that leads to a negative classroom atmosphere can be withdrawn. 

Students who are verbally or physically aggressive to other students or instructors will be referred to student services for withdrawal from the college and campus police will be called. 

 

( If you have a problem with an instructor, student, or staff request a meeting with me to discuss how we can resolve the issue. Do not take the matter into your own hands) 

 

Attendance/Class Participation

Attendance is important!! This is not the easiest subject to grasp. We will use what we learned in the previous class period to go forward. So if you miss you will be behind. 

Try not to be late. I am understanding about traffic and work situations, but be kind to the other students. If you are late, don't disrupt the class upon entry. 

Let me know in advance if you can't make it so we can make arrangements. Feel free to call or e-mail me and let me know what is going on. 

A maximum of 3 absences or 15 accumulated hours of absence will be tolerated after accruing more than 3 absences or the equivalent in tardies and absences you are subject to withdrawal. An absence is one day that you don’t show up unexcused or 2 tardies, or 2 times you leave early 

Regular attendance is required. Only limited absences and tardies will be accepted if a grade better than a "D" is expected. *(1C-1,4, 2A-4) 

Students are required to maintain a "C" average, or a grade point average of 2.00. This means that the average of all classes must be a "C" in order to obtain either a certificate of completion, or degree. Students who either arrive late, leave early, and/or bring no tools cannot expect to complete lab assignments in a timely manner and receive a grade better than "D". For further information see the sections on "graduation" and "Academic Suspension" in the Administration Information area of the current ACC Catalog. *(1A-1, 1C-1,2,4,5, 2A-4) 

 

“Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students.  If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.”

 

 

“The student is responsible for communicating with their professor during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor.”





 

Withdrawal Policy

  The College defines withdrawals as occurring after the official reporting date of the semester, typically the 12th class day.  In addition, the Legislature has mandated the Rule of Six (see below).  There may also be financial aid issues.

 

“It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the rolls should they decide to withdraw from the class.  The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary.  If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is recorded before the Final Withdrawal Date.  The Final Withdrawal Date for this semester is Nov. 16 (Thurs.) .  The student is also strongly encouraged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises.

 

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status.  Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a “W”) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.”

 

Missed Exam and Late Work Policies

● If you miss a test you will have one opportunity to make it up. This should be done by the next class period. I will need you to email if you are not able to make it to a test. This is your responsibility. 

● You can replace the lowest test grade by taking the Automatic Transmission ASE (A2) and passing it during the current semester. 

● Homework is due at 3:59PM on the class on the day listed on the course outline. 

● Late homework is not accepted if you submit the homework late you can not use your second attempt to earn the extra points . 

● You will have 2 chances to do each homework assignment if you submit it on time 

● On the second attempt you will be able to recover any points (up to 100%) that you didn’t earn on your first attempt based on your second attempt score 

 

 

Incompletes

 An Incomplete may not be used as a shelter from a potentially low grade in the class. 

A student who qualifies for an incomplete grade may request an “I” (Incomplete) at the end of the semester only if ALL of the following conditions are satisfied: 

1. The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to documented extenuating circumstances. 

2. The student must have completed at least half the course and earned a grade “C” or higher for that half. 

3. To remove an “I”, the student must complete the course two weeks before the end of the following semester or sooner based on direction of the professor. Failure to do so will result in the grade automatically reverting to an “F”.

 

COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR

 

“Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester.  Any changes will be announced in class and posted as a Blackboard Announcement (or other resource faculty is using to communicate).”


 

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Published: 08/20/2023 16:01:41