NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin, New Hampshire 03570
COURSE OUTLINE
AUT113 AUTOMOTIVE POWER TRAINS
Spring Semester
Prepared by
Allen Host
January 2007
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: AUT 113 – Automotive Power Trains
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Covers in detail the construction, operation and maintenance procedures of transmissions and power trains. It reflects the new developments in manual four, five and six speed transmissions, overdrives and transaxles. Automatic transmissions/transaxles with overdrive, lock-up torque converters and transfer cases are also covered.
PREREQUISITE(S) (IF ANY): AUT 101 Intro to Automotive Service or P.O.I.
Class Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 6
Credit Hours 6
INSTRUCTOR: Allen Host
Phone: 752-1113, Ext: 1110 E-mail
Office Hours: Mon.3-5:00, Tues, Thurs 12:30 – 1:30, Wed. 12-1:00
TEXTBOOKS REQUIRED: Author: James E. Duffy
Title: Modern Automotive Technology
Edition: 2004
Publisher: Goodheart/Wilcox
Title: Automatic Transmissions and Tranaxles
Author: James E. Duffy
Edition: 2005
Publisher: Goodheart/Wilcox
LIBRARY RESOURCES:
There are many library resources available, both in the library and online
(http:/www.berlin.nhctc.edu/services/lib/). Please contact the library staff for more information.
RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTARY READING:
Motors and/or Motorage monthly magazines
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF COURSE:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: diagnose service, adjust and repair or replace drivetrain components. For example: adjust a clutch, replace C.V. joints, and overhaul an automatic or standard transmission.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
Class Participation: Students are expected to contribute to the class and their level of activity, plus their
attendance record will influence their final grade.
Quizzes and Exams: Students will have at least four quizzes during the course, plus one 2-hour mid-term
and a 2-hour final exam. Such quizzes and exams may be given in any possible form
or format.
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Notebooks: All students are required to create a useable reference source. The format for the notebooks
will be 5 sections. One section for in-class notes, one section for handouts, one section for
quizzes, one section for homework and one section for applicable references from readings
and workshops. One of the best methods is to use a three-ring binder-type of notebook and to
use tabs for easy and quick access to information. This notebook will be reviewed and graded
by the instructor. Quality, not quantity, is important.
Field Trips: When resources are available, appropriate field trips may be scheduled.
Workshops/Clinics: Occasionally classes may be rescheduled when applicable workshops or clinics
become available.
GRADING POLICY: Quizzes………. 30%
Mid-term………15%
Notebook………. 5%
Final Exam…….15%
Performance Evaluation and Lab Work…….35%
WITHDRAWAL from COURSES:
A student withdrawing from a course(s) up until the 60% mark of the semester will receive the following grades. An AF (Administrative Failure) is given any time for reasons other than poor grade performance, e.g., walk-a-ways, poor conduct, disruptive behavior, violation of student code of conduct, violation of faculty’s attendance policy, etc., this calculates in the GPA as an F. W (Student Withdrawal) is initiated by the student to drop a course up to the 60% mark.
After the 60% mark of the semester, the following grades are awarded. WP (Withdraw Passing) is initiated by student or faculty, when the student is passing at time of drop and does not affect GPA. WF (Withdraw Fail) is initiated by student or faculty; student is not passing at time of drop and calculates in the GPA as an F. AF (Administrative Failure) is given anytime for reasons other than poor grade performance, e.g. walk-a-ways, failure to meet attendance requirements, poor conduct, disruptive behavior, etc., this calculates in the GPA as an F.
AF can be given at any time during the semester or can be given at the end of the semester when all the final grades are entered.
Repeating a course: When a student repeats a course for the 3rd time, it will require the approval of an advisor or the Academic Dean’s approval.
Final Grades: Your final grade can be found on the college website. HTTP://www.berlin.nhctc.edu/ go to Student Information Systems and log on to secure area. Enter your user number and your PIN.
INSTRUCTOR'S POLICIES:
1. LAB TIME: The students first priority should be to use this time for assigned lab projects and
reports that are applicable to the specific course of study. If any extra time is available, the
student can perform general services with the instructors’ permission.
2. Each student is responsible for his/her work area and if that area is not maintained to the instructors’ satisfaction, no credit will be given for that particular session.
3. QUIZZES/HANDOUTS: Should a student miss a quiz or handout deadline, they must make up
Quiz/handout by the next class period, at the instructors’ discretion.
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4. It is the students’ responsibility to know the policies in the Student Handbook as well as the ones for the automotive area, and the lab specific attendance policy.
ACADEMIC HONESTY – Original thinking and intellectual honesty are central to a college education. Research projects require the ongoing use of existing works, but students must conduct themselves with proper regard for the rights of others and of the college, in a context of mutual respect, integrity and reason. Activities such as plagiarism and cheating are not acceptable and will not be condoned by the college. Students involved in such activities are subject to serious disciplinary action. The following are presented as examples of academic dishonesty:
1. Misrepresenting academic work done by someone else as one’s own efforts, with or without permission of the person.
2. Providing or using prohibited assistance in assignments and examinations.
3. Unauthorized communication in any manner with other students during an examination; collaboration in the preparation of reports or take-home examinations; copying, giving aid or failing to follow the faculty member’s instructions.
4. Tampering with or falsifying official college records.
5. Infringing upon the right of other students to fair and equal access to college library materials and comparable academic resources.
6. Falsification of data collected for and presented as part of course requirements.
7. Presenting as one’s own ideas, another person’s work or words without proper acknowledgement.
There may be other instances of academic dishonesty, which will be identified by a faculty member.
REQUIRED TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT and Medical Insurance:
Student’s own personal tool sets as per recommended list. Students must provide proof of medical insurance before they are allowed to work/participate in the auto lab. Safety glasses must be worn in the lab area.
SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS:
If you have a documented disability that may affect your performance in this course, please advise the instructor immediately so appropriate accommodations may be put in place. Accommodations may be arranged through the Disability Services Coordinator in room #104. Accommodations and assistive technology are available to students at no additional cost, and should be accessed at the beginning of each semester.
COURSE TIMETABLE
WEEK(S) ACTIVITIES
1. Introduction to Transmissions Read Chapter 4
ASE Questions
2. Driveline and Universal Joint service ASE Questions
Read Handout Chapters 1 & 2
3. Differentials
Functions Read Chapters 61 & 62
Diagnosis / Service ASE Questions
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4. Clutches
Construction Read Chapters 53 & 54
Service ASE Questions
5. Manual Transmission
Theory Read Chapters 55 & 56
Diagnosis / Service ASE Questions
6. Manual Transaxle
Theory Read Chapters 63 & 64
Diagnosis / Service ASE Questions
7. Transfer Cases
Theory Read Chapters 59 & 60
ASE Questions
Prepare for Mid-term Exam
8. Intro to Automatic Transmissions Read Chapter 1&2
Safety ASE Questions
9. Sealing Materials Read Chapter 5
Fasteners ASE Questions
Lubricants
10 & 11 Planetary Gear sets Read Chapter 8
Internal Parts ASE Questions
Torque Converters
12 & 13 Hydraulics Read Chapter 6, 9, 11
Theory ASE Questions
14 & 15. Automatic Transaxle Construction Read Chapter 10, 11
Electronic Control Systems ASE Questions
16. Prepare for Final Exam Review all ASE Questions
Note: The above timetable is a guide and it may be necessary to deviate from this format if the
situation requires.
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Prepared by: ____Allen Host______Date: ______
Approved by
Department Chairperson: ______Date:______
Approved by
Vice President of Academic Affairs:______Date:______
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