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Degree Plans - Auto Body Technology - Auto Body Technology Certificate (Archived)

AUTO BODY TECHNOLOGY

Eastfield only

(Certificate)

(Students pursuing this certificate program are required to meet all TASP requirements.)

Degree Plan Code: CERT.AUTO.BODY

This program is designed to train a student in all facets of auto body repair and painting. Emphasis is placed upon those skills needed by the student to become a successful auto body repair person. This program offers the student a certificate in auto body technology upon successful completion of the program.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ABDR 1519 Basic Metal Repair 5
ABDR 1431 Basic Refinishing 4
WLDG 1391 Special Topics in Welder/ Welding Technologist 3
12

SEMESTER II

ABDR 1555 Minor Metal Repair 5
ABDR 1558 Intermediate Refinishing 5
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
13

SEMESTER III

ABDR 2537 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair V 5
ABDR 2541 Major Collision Repair and Panel Replacement 5
+Elective MATH Elective 3-4
13-14

SEMESTER IV

ABDR 2353 Color Analysis and Paint Matching 3
ABDR 2357 Collision Repair Shop Management 3
ABDR 2355 Collision Repair Estimating 3
ABDR 2380 Cooperative Education - Auto/Automotive Body Repairer 3
12
Minimum Hours Required 50-51

+MATH Elective - Student must select from the following:

MATH 1332 College Mathematics I 3
MATH 2342 Introductory Statistics 3
MATH 1414 College Algebra 4
MATH 1314 College Algebra 3
TECM 1341 Technical Algebra 3
If TECM 1341 is taken, then a Natural Lab Science course must also be taken. 4
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