Northland Community and Technical College · Courses
AUMO
18 courses with the subject AUMO, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AUMO 1103Intro to Auto Service 1/1/02
This course teaches the procedures for general automotive service. General maintenance and inspection of common service areas are emphasized including: exhaust and lubrication systems, shop safety, and the use of automotive tools and equipment. It also covers general service product knowledge.This course includes the procedures for general automotive service.Students will learn the characteristics of hazardous/infectious wastes and demonstrate safe handling, storage, and disposal. Prerequisite(s): None
This course teaches suspension systems using leaf and coil springs, MacPherson struts, torsion bars, and wheel balance. It also covers the principles of operation, disassembly, checks and adjustments of power and manual steering gears, and manual/power rack/pinion systems. Prerequisite(s): AUMO1103 AUMO 1111 Brakes 5 cr 3/2/0 This course teaches principles of brakes, hydraulic system fundamentals, disc and drum brakes, parking brakes and power assist units. Emphasis is on operation, diagnosis and repair of various types of braking systems. Prerequisite(s): AUMO1103
This course teaches the theory and principles of operation for ignition systems used in non-computerized automotive engines. Diagnosis, adjustments and repair of component parts and the introduction of engine analyzers will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): AUMO1103
This course provides an overview of essential automotive electrical systems, with an introduction to theory and preliminary troubleshooting techniques. Prerequisite(s): AUMO 1103
This course teaches battery construction, service, and testing. This course also presents theory/function of cranking motors and charging systems. Failure analysis and repair according to manufacturer's procedures will be followed. Prerequisite(s): AUMO1103 AUMO 1125 Driveline-Clutch-Manual 4 cr 2/2/0 This course will include the study of power train components including: drive axles, propeller shafts, clutches, clutch service, and the operation of manual transmissions. Practical training will include: axle shaft, propeller shaft, transmission and differential disassembly, proper reassembly, malfunction diagnosis, adjustments and repairs. Prerequisite(s): AUMO1103
This course teaches the principles of air conditioning and its relationship to the heating system. The various types, the diagnosis of malfunctions, testing and repair are studied in the classroom. Practical experience is performed on live systems: recovering, evacuating, component replacement, charging and performance testing of the systems. Prerequisite(s): AUMO1103
This course teaches the theories and principles of wheel alignment. Also covered is inspection of suspension- related components related to the performance of quality wheel alignment. Students are required to check and adjust wheel alignment angles, such as: castor, camber, and toe on various suspension systems. Prerequisite(s): AUMO1103
This course will cover the safety issues and differences between hybrid drive vehicles. The basic theory of the components used in various hybrid will also be described. Prerequisite(s): AUMO1103 2024—25 Northland Course Descriptions Page 71
This course teaches diagnosis and repair of interior/exterior lighting, safety devices, and comfort systems. The students will use wiring diagrams to pinpoint body electrical malfunctions. Prerequisite(s): AUMO1103, AUMO1116
This course covers the theory and operating principles of automotive computers, sensors, and control devices. The course prepares students for analysis by utilizing modern automotive computer scanners in studying sensor input, processor function, and output controls to the various devices controlling the modern automobile. Analog/digital inputs and outputs will be studied and analyzed. Prerequisite(s): AUMO1103, AUMO1116 AUMO 2207 Fuels-Injection-Emissions 5 cr 3/2/0 This course teaches the theory and principles of automotive fuel systems, including carburetors, fuel pumps, fuel tanks and filters. This course also teaches fuel injection and emission system theories. The principles of operation, component testing, and servicing will be studied. Emphasis will be on computer control of fuel delivery for single, multi-port, and sequential fuel injection systems. Component function, troubleshooting, testing, replacement of failed parts, and adjustments will be performed. Prerequisite(s): AUMO1103
This course covers fundamentals of engine operation and repair and maintenance. Procedures for diagnosis with usage of proper equipment for analysis of data, as compared to manufacturer's specifications, to determine engine condition and repair. Troubleshooting with specialized equipment is required. Prerequisite(s): AUMO1103 AUMO 2210 Driveability 4 cr 2/2/0 This course develops skill in diagnosis, testing, and correction of problems related to engine performance. Servicing of individual vehicle systems are performed. Prerequisite(s): AUMO1103, AUMO1112, AUMO2207
This course teaches the theory of operation of automatic transmissions and transaxles and the related components. The fundamentals of service of the components of the transmissions will be introduced and practiced in this course. Basic failure analysis will be introduced. Prerequisite(s): AUMO1103
