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Diesel Course Syllabus Information

DMT 1301 Transmissions and Drivetrains

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Transportation Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 2; Lab: 0
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 30
  • Prerequisites: N/A
  • Corequisites: DMT 1305
  • Semesters Offered: TBA
  • Semester Approved: Fall 2020
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2026
  • End Semester: Spring 2026
  • Optimum Class Size: 15
  • Maximum Class Size: 25

Course Description

This course provides instruction on theory and operation of torque converters, powershift, manual transmissions, double and triple countershaft transmissions, differentials, clutches, transfer cases, axles, drivetrain components, drivelines, and electronic control devices. This lecture class must be taken concurrently with the lab DMT 1305.

Justification

This course is required for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation accreditation. It is approved by the program advisory committee. It is a core course for the Diesel and Heavy-Duty Technology AAS degree and certificates.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand how to safely perform the tasks listed in the current edition of ASE Education Foundation Certification and Accreditation for Diesel Training Programs.
  2. Students will learn the operation and power flow of manual transmissions.
  3. Students will learn the theory and operation of final drive and differential units.
  4. Students will learn the theory and operation of drivelines and drive axles.
  5. Students will learn the theory and operation of transfer cases and the power flow of 4-wheel vehicles.

Course Content

Course-specific safety Drive train theory Clutch design and operation Manual transmission design, operation, and maintenance Twin countershaft transmission design, construction, maintenance, and repair. Driveshafts and universal joints construction, types, maintenance, and repair. Differential and driveshaft operation, types, and repair. Four-wheel drive system design and types. Drive train electrical and electronic system design and operation, including self-shifting transmissions.