Combined Colleges: 2015-2016 Catalog - Degree Plans - Auto Body Technology

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Program: Auto Body Technology
Degree Plan: Auto Body Technology AAS

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(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Eastfield only

Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

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.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ABDR 1419	Basic Metal Repair	4
ABDR 1431	Basic Refinishing	4
ABDR 1307	Collision Repair Welding	3
+Elective	MATH Elective	3
		14

SEMESTER II

ABDR 1455	Non-Structural Metal Repair	4
ABDR 1458	Intermediate Refinishing	4
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
		14

SEMESTER III

ABDR 2537	Structural Analysis and Damage Repair V	5
ABDR 2541	Major Collision Repair and Panel Replacement	5
++Elective	Social/Behavioral Science	3
		13

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 - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician OR	3
ABDR 2388	Internship - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	(3)
ABDR 2402	Auto Body Mechanical and Electrical Service	4
+++Elective	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
		19

Minimum Hours Required

+MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.

++Social/Behavioral Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.

+++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

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.