Automotive Technology
AUM151 Basic Automotive Engines
5 credit hours, 9 Lecture/Lab hours
Covers construction, working principles, and methods of servicing a gasoline internal combustion engine. Stresses proper use of tools, torque wrenches, micrometers and equipment. Discusses theory and operation of the makeup of simple and complex machines involving levers, cams, inertia and momentum. F.
AUM152 Automotive Machine Shop
4 credit hours, 8 Lecture/Lab hours
Covers the methods, technical aspects, theory, checks and procedures used to recondition internal combustion engines and related components. Introduces the precision measuring tools, torque wrenches and machining equipment used daily by automotive machinists. Discusses procedures, precision measuring devices and special tools, as well as theories of leverage, pressure/volume, expansion, momentum, inertia and work related to engines. Prerequisite: AUM151, AUM157, AUM184 or consent of instructor. W.
AUM157 Auto Brake Systems
5 credit hours, 9 Lecture/Lab hours
Covers the theory and principles of automotive brake systems. Includes service and repair of disc and drum brakes, manual and power brakes, brake system controls, indicating devices, and A.B.S. systems. F.
AUM158 Auto Steer/Suspension
5 credit hours, 10 Lecture/Lab hours
Presents the principles of automotive wheel, steering, and suspension systems. Includes front and rear suspension alignment, theory of suspension operation, and wheel service and balance. Applies accepted repair procedures on automotive suspension. Prerequisites: AUM151, AUM157, AUM184 or consent of instructor. W.
AUM161 Manual Drive Train and Axles 1
5 credit hours, 9 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces the theory and service of automotive power trains including: clutches and clutch linkage, drive shafts and universal joints, front-wheel drive axles, manual transmissions, manual transaxles, rear axles and differentials, including open and limited slip. Examines friction, gear reduction, and torque multiplication through use of gear sets, inertia, and momentum, as they apply to power train components. Prerequisites: AUM152 and AUM158 or consent of instructor. Sp.
AUM168 Auto Electrical Systems 1
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces automotive electricity and electronics systems. Includes an overview of automotive circuits. Prerequisite: AUM151 and AUM158 or consent of instructor. Sp.
AUM185A Auto Machining Fundamentals
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces the fundamentals of automotive machine processes and automotive fasteners, presses, pedestal grinders, arbor presses, and basic layout and tool sharpening. Includes use of appropriate charts and tables including decimal equivalent and drill and tap selection with speed and feed calculations. F
AUM186A Auto Lathe Fundamentals
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces turning operations as related to automotive machining with emphasis on work and tool holding methods. Covers related hole-making process, facing, tapping, grooving, and parting. Prerequisite: AUM187A or consent of instructor. Sp
AUM187A Auto Milling Machine Processes
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Covers basic milling processes, work-holding methods, cutter identification, selection and use, speeds and feeds, adapters, tool holders and application. Includes operation of milling machines as applied to typical automotive machining operations. Prerequisite: AUM185A or consent of instructor. W
AUM188 Auto Machine Shop-Upper Engine
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces theory and application used in automotive machining procedures. Includes use of precision measuring tools, torque wrenches, valve and seat grinding, valve guide and seat repairs, resurfacing, valve springs and cylinder head assembly. F.
AUM189 Auto Machine Shop-Lower Engine
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces the theory and application used in automotive machining procedures. Emphasizes precision measuring tools, torque wrenches, cylinder block boring and honing, cylinder block resurfacing, mainline checks and repairs, and connecting rod reconditioning. W.
AUM190 Auto Machine Shop Engine Assembly
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Covers theory and application in automotive machining procedures. Includes use of precision measuring tools, torque wrenches, camshaft timing checks, clearancing, blueprint measurement, and engine assembly and sealing techniques. Sp.
AUM192 Automotive Diesel Engines
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Covers construction, working principles and methods of servicing automotive diesel engines. Prerequisite: AUM152, AUM158 or consent of instructor. Sp.
AUM253 Automotive Engines 2
3 credit hours, 7 Lecture/Lab hours
Focuses on repair and service of automotive internal combustion engines. Stresses speed and accuracy of diagnosis and repair. Builds on prior training. Prerequisite: AUM267, AUM277, AUM282, and AUM286 or consent of instructor. Sp.
AUM262 Manual Drive Train and Axles 2
3 credit hours, 7 Lecture/Lab hours
Continues the theory and service of automotive drive trains, concentrating on the diagnosis and repair of all components. Includes practical application of diagnosis, service and repair on clutches, drive shafts, universal joints, front-wheel drive axles, manual transmissions, manual transaxles, rear axles, differentials, and four-wheel drive transfer cases. Prerequisite: AUM161, AUM168, AUM192 or consent of instructor. F.
AUM263 Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles 1
5 credit hours, 9 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces the fundamentals of automatic transmission operation. Explains methods of gear change, power flows, and basic hydraulic principles used in automatic transmissions. Emphasizes the service and overhaul of automatic transmissions. Prerequisite: AUM161, AUM168, AUM192 or consent of instructor. F.
AUM266 Basic Fuel Systems
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Covers basic principals of carburetion and carburetor circuits. Includes the basics of pressure differential, the venturi principle, fuel systems, gasoline, and engine variables pertinent to gasoline. Examines basic one-, two-, and four-barrel carburetor overhaul, service and adjustment, fuel pump testing and inspection, and introduces closed loop systems. Prerequisite: AUM161, AUM168, AUM192 or consent of instructor. F.
AUM267 Advanced Fuel Systems
5 credit hours, 7 Lecture/Lab hours
Focuses on automotive fuel injection systems, computer functions, inputs, commands, system diagnosis, causes of emissions, testing, and instrumentation studies and infrared, four-gas, and five-gas analyzer testing. Covers turbocharging and supercharging. Prerequisite: AUM262, AUM263, AUM266 and AUM276 or consent of instructor. W
AUM273 Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles 2
3 credit hours, 7 Lecture/Lab hours
Focuses on diagnosis, repair, and service of automatic transmissions and automatic transaxles, including electronic transmissions. Emphasizes speed and accuracy in diagnosis and repair. Builds on prior training. Prerequisite: AUM267, AUM277, AUM282 and AUM286 or consent of instructor. Sp.
AUM276 Auto Electrical Systems 2
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Continues DC electrical systems for the repair and service of automotive vehicles. Focuses on body electrical systems and troubleshooting of individual systems. Prerequisite: AUM161, AUM168 and AUM192 or consent of instructor. F.
AUM277 Auto Electrical Systems 3
5 credit hours, 7 Lecture/Lab hours
Emphasizes testing, diagnosis, theory of ignition operations, charging, cranking systems, electronic ignitions, oscilloscope testing, meter usage, and vehicle computer systems and testing. Reviews basic electrical principles, laws, and forces. Prerequisite: AUM262, AUM263, AUM266, and AUM276 or consent of instructor. Sp
AUM280A-L Cooperative Work Experience
1-12 credit hours, 0-34 CWE hours
Places students in a business, industry or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction. Field experience supervised by college instructors and work experience coordinators. See program advisors. Offered as needed.
AUM281 Adv Driveability & Emissions
6 credit hours, 11 Lecture/Lab hours
Covers tune-up and diagnosis procedures of the gasoline internal combustion engine including use of diagnostic equipment. Emphasizes repair of computer-controlled vehicles. Prerequisite: AUM267, AUM277, AUM282 and AUM286 or consent of instructor. Sp
AUM282 Electronic Vehicle Controls 1
5 credit hours, 8 Lecture/Lab hours
Covers history and development of automotive computer-controlled systems. Focuses on operation, diagnosis and repair of individual systems. Prerequisite: AUM262, AUM263, AUM266 and AUM276 or consent of instructor. W
AUM283 Electronic Vehicle Control 2
4 credit hours, 7 Lecture/Lab hours
Covers alternative power soures, including hybrid and fuel cell technology. Provides advanced training in the operation and testing of automotive electronic control systems. Prerequisite: AUM267, AUM277, AUM282, and AUM286 or consent of instructor. Sp
AUM286 Automotive Heating and Air Condition
5 credit hours, 8 Lecture/Lab hours
Presents the theory and operation of automotive heating and air-conditioning systems. Covers methods for service, repair, and troubleshooting heating and air-conditioning systems. Prerequisite: AUM262, AUM263, AUM266, and AUM276 or consent of instructor. W.
Updated October 28, 2007 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.