AUMT-2425 Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxle

Henry King

Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

AUMT-2425-001 (15388)
LEC M 4:30pm - 7:20pm RRC RRC5 5116.00

LAB M 7:20pm - 10:00pm RRC RRC5 5116.00

Course Requirements

SYLLABUS 15388

SECTION SPECIFIC INFORMATION

· Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle , AUMT 2425-002 15388

· RRC Monday 5:00 PM-10:00 PM

INSTRUCTOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Henry King
512-775-4619 Cell /TXT
office hours : 4:00-5:00 PM RRC 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

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 and Transaxles Edition : 8th ISBN-10 : 0137839871 ISBN-13 : 9780137839872

● 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 at the ACC Highland Campus bookstore

● Blackboard

● Identifix

● Alldata

● Clipboard

● Uniform shirt from the tool room

● 2 Packs of erasable color pencils (required by the second day of class. One will be stored on campus and handed out each time you need them during class, the other you can keep at home )

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

lecture/lab

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

DISTANCE EDUCATION (for online or hybrid courses only)

N/A

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

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

Austin Community College provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and employees in the parking lots of all campus locations. WiFi can be accessed seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm. Additional details are available at Student Technology Access.

Students who do not have the necessary technology to complete their ACC courses can request to borrow devices from Student Technology Services. Available devices include iPads, webcams, headsets, calculators, etc. Students must be registered for a credit course, Adult Education, or Continuing Education course to be eligible. For more information, including how to request a device, visit Student Technology Access.

Student Technology Services offers phone, live-chat, and email-based technical support for students and can provide support on topics such as password resets, accessing or using Blackboard, access to technology, etc. To view hours of operation and ways to request support, visit Student Technology Access

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%

Safety Certificates

Submit Safety Certificates by the beginning of the 3rd day of class

S/P2 Automotive Safety

Technical Certificates

Submit Technical Certificates by the end of the semester

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 4:29 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 SP2 Assigned Safety Certificates

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.”

Or for online courses:

“Regular and timely class participation in discussions and completion of work is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.”

And to cover situations where classes are cancelled because of weather, pandemic, or other emergencies:

“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 Apr. 27 (Mon.) 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 Blackboard portion of the Final exam grade by taking the Automatic Transmission ASE (A2) and passing it during the current semester.

● Homework is due at 4:29 PM 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 (grade of "I") will only be given for extenuating circumstances. What constitutes “extenuating circumstances” is left to the instructor’s discretion, while following any rules or guidelines set by the department. If a grade of I is given, the remaining course work must be completed by a date set by the student and professor and given on the “Report of Incomplete” form. This date is often about three weeks prior to the end of the following semester. A grade of I also requires completion and submission of the Incomplete Grade form, to be signed by the faculty member (and student if possible) and submitted to the department chair.

Students may request an Incomplete from their faculty member if they believe circumstances warrant. The faculty member will determine whether the Incomplete is appropriate to award or not. The following processes must be followed when awarding a student an I grade.

1. Prior to the end of the semester in which the “I” is to be awarded, the student must meet with the instructor to determine the assignments and exams that must be completed prior to the deadline date. This meeting can occur virtually or in person. The instructor should complete the Report of Incomplete Grade form.

2. The faculty member will complete the form, including all requirements to complete the course and the due date, sign (by typing in name) and then email it to the student. The student will then complete his/her section, sign (by typing in name), and return the completed form to the faculty member to complete the agreement. A copy of the fully completed form can then be emailed by the faculty member to the student and the department chair for each grade of Incomplete that the faculty member submits at the end of the semester.

3. The student must complete all remaining work by the date specified on the form above. This date is determined by the instructor in collaboration with the student, but it may not be later than the final withdrawal deadline in the subsequent long semester.

4. Students will retain access to the course Blackboard page through the subsequent semester in order to submit work and complete the course. Students will be able to log on to Blackboard and have access to the course section materials, assignments, and grades from the course and semester in which the Incomplete was awarded.

5. When the student completes the required work by the Incomplete deadline, the instructor will submit an electronic Grade Change Form to change the student’s performance grade from an “I” to the earned grade of A, B, C, D, or F.

If an Incomplete is not resolved by the deadline, the grade automatically converts to an “F.” Approval to carry an Incomplete for longer than the following semester or session deadline is not frequently granted.”

AI Policy

Usage Permissions: Permitted: GAI can be used for initial research, idea generation, and learning coding practices. It is not to be used for final or test submissions unless explicitly cited and discussed.

COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR

15388 AUMT 2425-2 AUMT 2425 Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxle RRC Course Outline V1.1

“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).”