2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

College of Education, Engineering, and Professional Studies
DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE
INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT AND
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Department Chair: Sylvester A. Kalevela
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Program Coordinator: Ronald Darby
Faculty: Darby, Robbe, Sefcovic
The major in automotive industry management leads
to a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree and is designed
to prepare its students for automotive industry
management careers by providing automotive
management skills, supported by the business and
technical background requisite for success in the
automotive industry. The curriculum emphasizes
personnel supervision, financial analysis, customer
relations, warranty administration, sales promotions,
techniques of technical problem-solving, service
management, marketing, merchandising and distribution
methods used by the automotive aftermarket,
automotive manufacturer and import industries.
Program Goals
• Prepare students with the appropriate knowledge
and skills to enter the workforce as productive,
accountable and responsible employees.
• To provide students with theoretical and hands-on
laboratory experiences designed to develop the
knowledge and skills for success in automotive
management careers.
• To utilize an advisory committee of automotive
business leaders to advise and support the AIM
program on a range of issues, which includes
keeping the curriculum current with industry
needs.
Expected Student Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the AIM curriculum, the
graduate should:
• Possess technical knowledge and understanding
of various automotive systems-engines, suspension
and brakes, power trains and drive lines, fuel
and emissions, electrical and electronic…
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the
operation and management of the automotive
parts business—financial systems, computerized
management and inventory control systems,
customer relations, environmental regulations…
• Possess knowledge and understanding of general
business operations—courses taken within the
Hasan School of Business that comprise a minor
in Business Administration, plus additional
selected courses.
General Requirements for the AIM Program
• AIM majors are required to complete an approved
curriculum with a minimum grade of C (2.00)
earned in all major courses.
• AIM majors are required to demonstrate
intellectual skills and knowledge in related
business courses to satisfy the minor and
institutional requirements.
• AIM minors are required to complete the
approved curriculum with a minimum grade of
C (2.00) earned in all minor courses.
Specific Requirements for the AIM Major
AIM Courses Titles Credits
AIM 105 Intro to the Parts & Service Industry.. 1
AIM 115 Automotive Engine Design,
Operation and Repair.................... 5
AIM 125/L Automotive Suspension & Brake
Systems/Lab ................................. 4
AIM 155 Automotive Parts Operations ........ 4
AIM 165/L Automotive Power Trains & Drive
Lines/Lab ...................................... 4
AIM 235/L Automotive Fuel Systems &
Exhaust Emissions/Lab................. 4
AIM 245/L Automotive Electrical Systems I/Lab ..4
AIM 255/L Automotive Electrical
Systems II/Lab .............................. 4
AIM 265 Automotive Parts Management
Systems ........................................ 4
AIM 305 Auto Customer Service
Regulatory Issues ......................... 3
AIM 325 Fuels and Lubricant Production,
Marketing and Conservation ......... 3
AIM 335 Automotive Shop Practices ........... 5
AIM 345 Advanced Automotive Systems .... 5
AIM 405 Personal Selling Methods &
Techniques ................................... 4
AIM 425 Automotive Financial Management.. 5
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TOTAL 59
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