Course Syllabus
Course: DMT 1301
Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Transportation Technology
Title: Transmissions and Drivetrains
Semester Approved: Fall 2020
Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2026
End Semester: Spring 2026
Catalog 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.
Semesters Offered: TBA
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 2; Lab: 0
Clock/Hour Requirements: 30
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: 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:
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. Students will complete 95% of Priority 1, 80% of Priority 2, and 50% of Priority 3 tasks from ASE Education Foundation.
Students will learn the operation and power flow of manual transmissions. Students will be assessed by completion of quizzes, chapter review questions, and a final test.
Students will learn the theory and operation of final drive and differential units. Students will be assessed by completion of quizzes, chapter review questions, and a final test.
Students will learn the theory and operation of drivelines and drive axles. Students will be assessed by completion of quizzes, chapter review questions, and a final test.
Students will learn the theory and operation of transfer cases and the power flow of 4-wheel vehicles. Students will be assessed by completion of quizzes, chapter review questions, and a final test.
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.
We believe that a classroom and the teaching that happens within should value diversity and strive to be inclusive. This course will seek out sources of information from a diverse group of experts (e.g., guests, videos, resource material, etc.).
Key Performance Indicators:
Students will be graded on attendance and participation, chapter review questions, quizzes, and a final test.
Attendance and participation 5 to 20%
Tasks, chapter review questions, and quizzes 50 to 70%
Final test 10 to 30%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
CDX Medium Heavy-Duty Truck, Owen C Duffy, Gus Wright current edition.
Pedagogy Statement:
This is a lecture class taught in conjunction with a lab, DMT 1305. Students will be taught using lecture, discussion, demonstration, and hands-on activities.
In compliance with the Chronicle of Higher Education guide, How to Make Your Teaching More Inclusive, this course will:
-Provide Structure with lab assignments
-Connect with students personally
-Limit high stakes assignments and incorporate several assignments with lower point values.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture
Maximum Class Size: 25
Optimum Class Size: 15
