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ATC 204 Automatic Transmissions

Credits: (3)
A thorough examination of automatic transmissions/transaxles. Planetary gearsets, as well as computer controlled circuits are addressed. Detailed power flow analysis for automatic geartrains is provided in lecture with practical applications derived from laboratory exercises. Vehicle manufacturer service and maintenance procedures are investigated in lab activities. This course has an accompanying lab. Prerequisite(s): ATC 103  or CHQ 103 , or permission of department.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe the three functions of the Automatic Transmission.
  2. Contrast between various types of fluids, additives and sealants.
  3. Intrepret Fluid Coupling operation.
  4. Describe the parts commonly found within the automatic transmission and identify its function.
  5. Evaluate the inner working of a modern automatic transmission.
  6.