Administrative Master Syllabus
I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information
regarding lab, practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Drivetrain Theory
General Theories of Operation
Electronic Controls
Transmission Designs
Torque Converters and Pumps
Hydraulic Converters and Controls
Gears and Shafts
Reaction and Friction Units
Common Automatic Transmissions
II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment
1. Utilize appropriate safety procedures.
2. Diagnose service, adjust, and repair
automatic transmissions/transaxles.
1. Quizzes and assignments Completion of
priority 1, 2, and 3 items on the ASE task
list, job sheets.
2. Quizzes and assignments Completion of
priority 1, 2, and 3 items on the ASE task
III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
CDX Online eTextbook. & Fundamentals of Automotive Technology CDX Automotive Jones &
Bartlett Learning textbook.
Complete set of tools in compliance with the tool list.
IV. Suggested Course Maximum:
24
V. List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the course.
Complete auto shop lab with all the tools required by ASE to meet the standards for Automotive Manual
Transmission/Transaxle Certification.
CDX ASE 2: Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle by Jones & Bartlett