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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

MCAP 1401 - Transmissions



3 Credits
Prerequisites MCAP 1000 

This course covers the basic theory of automotive transmissions / transaxles. This includes torque converter operations, planetary gears-sets, clutch assemblies, bands, and hydraulic systems operations. Students will learn transmission / transaxle operations, diagnosis and repair.

Major Content Areas
Transmission hydraulics

Automatic transmission

Transmission diagnosis

Transmission repair

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate torque converter operation and power flow as well as diagnosis of torque converters in automotive transmissions / transaxles.

Demonstrate compliance with current automotive industry safety and environmental standards

Perform diagnosis and repair operations on automotive transmissions / transaxles in accordance with ASE standards

Access and utilize service information and technical service bulletins in accordance with ASE standards.

Demonstrate power flow of automatic transmissions.

Identify and describe automatic transmission / transaxle component and operation in accordance with ASE standards.