Fundamentals of automotive welding processes. Skill development in Oxy/acetylene, SMAW, GMAW, and cutting processes in a variety of applications.
Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab or Clinical hours: 4.0
Credit hours: 3.0
An introduction to current refinishing products, shop safety, and equipment used in the automotive refinishing industry. Emphasis on surface preparation, masking techniques, and refinishing of trim and replacement parts.
Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab or Clinical hours: 3.0
Credit hours: 4.0
A comprehensive course in repair of non-metal composites.
Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab or Clinical hours: 3.0
Credit hours: 4.0
Basic current metal working techniques, shop safety, proper tool usage, product application, and skill development utilizing various body features including metal principles.
Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 4.0
Lab or Clinical hours: 4.0
Credit hours: 5.0
A course in sheet metal alignment principles using mechanical and hydraulic equipment. Emphasis on attachment devices used to straighten and align exterior body panels.
Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 4.0
Lab or Clinical hours: 4.0
Credit hours: 5.0
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Expanded training in mixing and spraying of automotive topcoats. Emphasis on formula ingredient, reducing, thinning, and special spraying techniques. Introduction to partial panel refinishing techniques and current industry paint removal techniques.
Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 4.0
Lab or Clinical hours: 4.0
Credit hours: 5.0
Prerequisites:
Restrictions:
An advanced course in collision estimating and development of a damage report utilizing estimating software.
Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab or Clinical hours: 2.0
Credit hours: 3.0
Prerequisites:
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A course in the repair, replacement, and/or service of collision damaged mechanical or electrical systems. Topics include drive train removal, reinstallation and service; cooling system service and repair; exhaust system service; and emission control systems. Additional topics include wire and connector repair, reading wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting.
Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 4.0
Lab or Clinical hours: 4.0
Credit hours: 5.0
Prerequisites:
Restrictions: