General Information

• Name: Automatic Transmission & Transaxles II
• Discipline: Automotive Mechanics (AUTO)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Technology

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: AUTO 210

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Concentrates on knowledge, skills, principles, design, construction and maintenance of automatic transmissions used in today's automobiles. Amplifies competencies learned in AUTO 210. Includes safety, use of manuals, selection and use of hand tools, and appropriate transmission test instruments. Introduces general maintenance of a variety of different automatic transmissions.
Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

Demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge of automatic transmission procedures for maintaining a variety of systems.

Demonstrate proficiency using the resources, tools, and diagnostic equipment involved in tune-up procedures.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This course may be chosen as an elective in the Associate of Applied Science Automotive Mechanics Program.

The mission of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Mechanics is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the current automotive environment.

This course addresses the following AAS degree student learning outcomes:

• Understand the auto body repair subject matter.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of current practices in the automotive field