Automotive Industry Management (AIM)

A grade of C or better is required for prerequisite courses. 

AIM 105  AIM and College Life  1(1-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Introduction to the industry from viewpoint of history, social impact, and future growth. Provide student exposure to AIM program policies and procedures, campus resources and college life.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 110  Automotive Otto-Cycle Engines I MLR  1(1-0)  

Fall.
Design and operational theory of Otto cycle automotive gasoline engines.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: AIM 110L.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 110L  Automotive Otto-Cycle Engines I MLR Lab  2(0-4)  

Fall.
Practical experience with MLR related engine tasks focusing on compression, lubrication, cooling system and camshaft/timing belt service.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: AIM 110.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 120  Automotive Electrical Systems I MLR  2(2-0)  

Fall.
Design, theory and operation of electrical/electronic fundamentals including Ohm’s law, series & parallel circuits, AC, DC, engine electrical systems; battery, starting, charging and inclusive of accessory system.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: AIM 120L.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 120L  Automotive Electrical Systems I Lab MLR  2(0-4)  

Fall.
Practical experience with MLR-related automotive electrical systems service focused on engine electrical systems; battery, starting, charging and inclusive of accessory electrical systems.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: AIM 120.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 130  Automotive Brake Systems MLR  1(1-0)  

Spring.
Design and operational theory of automotive brake systems.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: AIM 130L.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 130L  Automotive Brake Systems MLR Lab  2(0-4)  

Spring.
Practical experience with MLR-related automotive brake systems service.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: AIM 130.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 155  Automotive Parts Operations  4(4-0)  

As Needed.
Study of automotive industry management theory and styles of store operations including customer service skills, associate interaction, managerial responsibilities. Product and parts catalog knowledge/advertising.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 160  Automotive Manual Transmissions & Drive Lines MLR  1(1-0)  

Spring.
Design and operational theory of manually shifted helical geared transmissions, clutches & remaining drive line including final drives.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: AIM 160L.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 160L  Auto Manual Transmissions & Drive Line MLR Lab  1(0-2)  

Spring.
Practical experience with MLR-related automotive automatic transmission service.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: AIM 160.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 210  Automotive Engine Performance MLR  2(2-0)  

Fall.
Design, theory and operation of gasoline engine performance related to: compression, volumetric efficiency, thermal efficiency, operating temperature, ignition timing, air/fuel mixture ratio and exhaust emissions.
Prerequisite: AIM 110 and AIM 110L and AIM 120 and AIM 120L.
Corequisite: AIM 210L.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 210L  Automotive Engine Performance MLR Lab  2(0-4)  

Fall.
Practical experience with MLR-related automotive engine performance service.
Prerequisite: AIM 110 and AIM 110L and AIM 120 and AIM 120L.
Corequisite: AIM 210.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 220  Automotive Electrical Systems II MLR/AST  2(2-0)  

Spring.
Theory, design and operation of digital/electronic managed automotive systems including OBD II, engine, drive train, brakes, vehicle stability, traction control, accessories and HVAC.
Prerequisite: AIM 120 and AIM 120L.
Corequisite: AIM 220L.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 220L  Automotive Electrical Systems II MLR/AST Lab  2(0-4)  

Spring.
Practical experience with automotive electrical systems service focused digital/electronic management systems related to OBD II, engine, drive train, brakes, vehicle stability, traction control, OBD II, accessories, HVAC.
Prerequisite: AIM 120 and AIM 120L.
Corequisite: AIM 220.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 230  Automotive Suspension & Steering Systems MLR  1(0-1)  

Spring.
Design and operational theory of automotive suspension and steering systems.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: AIM 230L.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 230L  Automotive Suspension & Steering Systems MLR Lab  2(0-4)  

Spring.
Practical experience with MLR-related automotive suspension & steering service.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: AIM 230.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 260  Automotive Automatic Transmission/Transaxles MLR  1(1-0)  

Spring.
Design and operational theory of automotive planetary geared automatic transmissions.
Prerequisite: AIM 160 and AIM 160L.
Corequisites: AIM 260L.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 260L  Auto Automatic Transmission/Transaxle MLR Lab  1(0-2)  

Spring.
Practical experience with MLR-related planetary geared automatic transmission/transaxle service.
Prerequisite: AIM 160 and AIM 160L.
Corequisites: AIM 260.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 265  Automotive Parts Management Systems  4(3-2)  

As Needed.
Introduce students to aftermarket store operations, inventory and distribution management. Emphasis is on hands-on store operations, business contacts, job placement and internship.
Prerequisite: AIM 105 and AIM 155.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 296  Cooperative Education Placement  (1-5 V)  

Fall, Spring.
Supervised industrial field work.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: AIM major only.

AIM 305  Regulatory, Enviro, Health Issues  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
A study of automotive regulatory issues to include, OSHA, SDS, RTK, health and environmental issues.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 325  Fuels & Lubrication Prod, Market, & Conservation  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Petroleum industry; basic production processes, marketing techniques, alternate fuel sources, and conservation techniques.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 345  Advanced Automotive Systems  5(3-4)  

As Needed.
Theory and lab experience on new concepts in automotive electrical, fuel and suspension systems.
Prerequisite: AIM 125 and AIM 125L and AIM 165 and AIM 165L and AIM 235 and AIM 235L and AIM 255 and AIM 255L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 355  Automotive Shop Practices  5(2-6)  

Spring.
Diagnosis of electrical, fuel, engine, brake and transmission systems; study of service management and service writer duties.
Prerequisite: AIM 125 and AIM 125L and AIM 165 and AIM 165L and AIM 235 and AIM 235L and AIM 255 and AIM 255L and AIM 345.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 405  Personal Selling Methods and Techniques  4(3-2)  

As Needed.
Research, preparation and presentation methods and techniques for selling in the automotive milieu.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 425  Automotive Financial Management  5(4-2)  

As Needed.
Introduction to dealership operations, financial management and analysis of OEM. Emphasis to develop experience through job placement and internship.
Prerequisite: AIM 155 and AIM 265.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AIM 490  Special Projects  (1-5 V)  

As Needed.
Special interest area.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (10).

AIM 491  Special Topics  (1-5 V)  

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (10).

AIM 495  Independent Study  (1-4 V)  

As Needed.
Directed, independent study of topics agreed upon by the student and instructor.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (10).

AIM 496  Cooperative Education Placement  (1-5 V)  

As Needed.
Supervised industrial field work.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior or senior standing. AIM major only. Repeatable (10).