AUTO BODY TECHNOLOGY
Eastfield only
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree, Tech Prep)
(Students pursuing this AAS program are required to meet all TASP requirements.)
Degree Plan Code: AAS.AUTO.BODY
This program introduces the student to all facets of auto body repair and painting. Emphasis is placed upon the development of the necessary skills and knowledge required to function successfully in this industry. The program of study includes technical aspects of metal behavior combined with correct repair and refinishing procedures.
SEMESTER I
| ABDR 1519 |
Basic Metal Repair |
5 |
| ABDR 1431 |
Basic Refinishing |
4 |
| WLDG 1391 |
Special Topics in Welder/ Welding Technologist |
3 |
| +Elective |
MATH Elective |
3-4 |
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|
15-16 |
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
| ABDR 2537 |
Structural Analysis and Damage Repair V |
5 |
| ABDR 2541 |
Major Collision Repair and Panel Replacement |
5 |
| ++Elective |
Natural Science |
3-4 |
| PSYC 2301 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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|
16-17 |
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 |
| ABDR 2402 |
Auto Body Mechanical and Electrical Service |
4 |
| HUMA 1301 |
Introduction to the Humanities |
3 |
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19 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
66-68 |
+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 |
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If TECM 1341 is taken, then a Natural Lab Science course must also be taken. |
4 |
++Natural Science Elective - must be taken from any approved DCCCD Natural Science Electives.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four year institution of their choice.
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