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Diesel Course Syllabus Information

DMT 1305 Transmissions and Drivetrains Lab

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Transportation Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 0; Lab: 6
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 90
  • Prerequisites: N/A
  • Corequisites: DMT 1301
  • 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 gives students the hands-on lab experience for DMT 1301. Students study the operation of torque converters, powershift, manual transmissions, double and triple countershaft transmissions, differentials, clutches, transfer cases, axles, drivetrain components, drivelines, and electronic control devices.

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 be able 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 diagnosis and repair of manual transmissions.
  3. Students will learn the diagnosis and repair of final drive and differential units.
  4. Students will learn the diagnosis and repair of drivelines and drive axles.
  5. Students will learn the diagnosis and repair of transfer cases and the components of 4-wheel vehicles.
  6. Students will maintain a reasonably clean work environment.

Course Content

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