AUTO BODY REPAIR - COURSES OFFERED

ABR 100	Intro to Automotive Collision (3)
This course prepares the student to the safety practices in the auto repair shop environment. Students will gain an understanding of the program requirements, college policies, and occupational/industry expectations as well as an insight into career opportunities. This course will also introduce the student to the use of basic hand tools, power tools and specialty tools required in the auto body industry. (Note: 3 lecture credits)
ABR 140	Welding and Cutting (6)
Prerequisite: ABR 100
ABR majors only. This course will introduce the student to basic Oxy-Acetylene welding techniques. Basic shielded arc welding, MIG, TIG, and plasma cutting techniques will also be introduced. (Note: 4 lecture credits, 2 lab credits)
ABR 250	Minor Body Repairs (4)
Prerequisite: ABR 140
This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals in classifying body damage, analyzing sheet metal damage, metal straightening, and the proper selection of tools and techniques. Students will work on group and individual projects to hone their skills. (Note: 2 lecture credits, 2 lab credits)
ABR 255	Full & Partial Panel Replacement (4)
Prerequisite: ABR 140
This course will introduce the student to factory attachment methods of structural/nonstructural full and partial panels, and the proper procedures for replacing these components. The method of sectioning structural/non-structural components will also be explored. Students will work on group and individual projects to hone their skills. (Note: 1 lecture credit, 3 lab credits)

ABR 265	Corrosion, Body Fillers and Plastic Repairs (4)
Prerequisite: ABR 255
This course will introduce the student to corrosion restoration, application of body fillers and plastic repairs. Emphasis will focus on the preparation of the surface to be repaired. Students will work in-group and individual projects to hone their skills. (Note: 1 lecture credit, 3 lab credits)
ABR 270	Surface Preparations for Refinishing (3)
Prerequisite: ABR 265
This course instructs the student how to determine the condition if the vehicle is finish and plan the required steps for refinishing the vehicle. Students will work in-group and individual projects to hone their skills. (Note: 1 lecture credits, 2 lab credits)
ABR 275	Equipment Preparations and Maintenance for Refinishing (3)
Prerequisite: ABR 270
This course introduces students to the safety procedures, proper operation, preparation, and maintenance of the tools and equipment used for automotive refinishing. (Note: 1 lecture credits, 2 lab credits)
ABR 290	Applying the Finish (4)
Prerequisite: ABR 275
This course will introduce the student on applying surface top coat, applying prime-scaler, applying single stage paint, base, clear coat and tri-coat finishes of a complete rail section, rocker panel, A and B pillar, floor plan, truck floor and full body section. (Note: 1 lecture credits, 3 lab credits)