Collision Repair & Refinish

Collision Repair & Refinish Technology, AAS Degree

Collision repair and refinish technicians repair everything from a dented bumper to an almost total wreck. Technicians have the skills and knowledge necessary to determine what repairs are needed to repair vehicles. They may restore autobody parts to their original shape or replace whole sections of the autobody. Technicians may give estimates, repair auto bodies, refinish auto bodies, and align auto frames.

Semester	Course Title	Credits

First Semester
AB 110 AB 110	Introduction to Auto Body Repair & Safety	5
An introduction to the major and minor parts of the car body. Students will learn how to safely use hand and power tools. They will learn the how, when, and where of using fillers for the removal of dents. It is also an introduction to the use of a pick and file used to make minor repairs on automobiles and will include all types of plastic and fiberglass repair.
AB 111 AB 111	Auto Body Welding	3
A study of welding principles including the acetylene torch and wire feed welder. Basic fusion welds are taught along with brazing, cutting, arc welding and shop safety.
AB 112 AB 112	Auto Body Lab	5
Students are provided hands-on experience in all phases of minor body repair, servicing of all glass work and use of all body fillers.
MATH 115 MATH 115	College Math	3
A course covering the concepts and applications of mathematics, that includes: the arithmetic order of operations, percent problems, descriptive statistics and graphing, algebraic manipulations, solving linear equations, formula rearrangement, word problems, measurement, and applied plane and solid geometry. This course satisfies the institution's general education requirements for mathematics, but is not a transfer course. Prerequisite: Placement Assessment
16
Second Semester
AB 120 AB 120	Stationary Panel/Frame/Unibody	5
A study of all types of conventional auto frame repair, unibody frame repair and all types of stationary panel replacement.
AB 122 AB 122	Auto Body Lab	5
Students are provided with hands-on experience of all frame work and stationary panel replacement.
AT 140 AT 140	Wheel Alignment	2
The theory of operation of wheel alignment on both front and rear wheel drive vehicles is studied.
CIS 101 CIS 101	Computer Essentials	2
Designed to enable students with little or no computer experience to acquire a basic understanding of the personal computer. This course involves the study of computer basics such as hardware, operating systems, and file management, using the Internet for research, word processing, and spreadsheets.
PSYC 101T PSYC 101T	General Psychology	3
Provides the student with an introduction to the basic psychological processes underlying human behavior. Topics include the functions of the brain amd nervous system, the characteristics of sensation, perception and altered states of consciousness, learning and memory, the nature of thinking skills and intelligence, theories of motivation, emotion and personality, a survey of psychological disorders and approaches to therapy, social/interpersonal relations, and practical applications.
SPCM 101T SPCM 101T	Fundamentals of Speech	3
Based on the study of communication theory as applied to public speaking. The goals are to improve the student's public speaking and listening skills. Experiences in the class range from developing speech outlines, researching topics, and practicing delivery techniques for an informative, persuasive, interviewing techniques and panel discussion assignment.
20
Third Semester
AB 210 AB 210	Auto Body Electrical/Air Conditioning	2
This is a theory and laboratory course including the diagnosis and repair of electrical circuits, supplemental air bag restraint systems, and heating and air conditioning systems.
AB 211 AB 211	Surface Preparation	3
Students will learn the skills needed to properly prepare an automobile surface for painting.
AB 212 AB 212	Spray Equipment Operation	1
The skills needed to operate all the different types of spraying equipment will be covered in this course. Students will also learn how to design and set up an air supply system for a refinishing shop.
AB 213 AB 213	Refinishing Materials	1
A study of modern auto refinishing material and their uses. Students will learn to choose the proper refinishing materials.
AB 214 AB 214	Auto Refinish Lab	6
Provides a hands-on study of the practical application of skills learned in related theory. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, surface preparation and spraying techniques.
ENGL 101T ENGL 101T	Composition	3
English Composition will help develop proficiency in writing concise, coherent essays, and in using correct English. Several modes of discourse will be explored and good grammar skills are required. This course will improve the student's critical thinking skills as it provides students with practice in all stages of the writing process: planning, supporting, rewriting, analyzing, proofreading, and editing. This course will also require critical reading and writing. Prerequisite: Placement Assessment
16
Fourth Semester
AB 123 AB 123	Auto Collision Estimating	3
Students will learn to analyze, record, and estimate the time and materials involved with refinishing an auto. Use of popular crash estimating manuals in conjunction with auto collision estimating will help students learn methods of job costing a refinishing operation.
AB 220 AB 220	Color Theory	3
Provides an in-depth study of color theory and its application to auto refinishing. Students will be able to tint colors correctly and match colors properly.
AB 221 AB 221	Blending	2
Students will be able to perform an acceptable blending operation in the different types of auto finishes.
AB 223 AB 223	Auto Refinish Lab II	6
Provides a hands-on study of the practical application of skills learned in related theory. Emphasis is placed on refinishing materials handleing safety, color matching, and blending. The lab aslo provides a hands-on study of the practical application of skills learned in related theory. Emphasis here is placed on job costing of refinishing operations, ordering materials, shop organization and control, and identifying and correcting paint defects and potential problems.
AB 225 AB 225	Internship	1
Students will gain forty hours experience in a real-life, on-the-job position as an auto collision mechanic or an auto refinisher. Prerequisite: Department Approval
SOC SOC	Social Science Elective	3
Social Science Electives Include: ECON 201T - Economics; SOC 150T - Social Problems; or SOC 250T - Marriage and the Family
18
Total Credits: 70