Course Descriptions
ABDR 1280 Cooperative Education - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered
through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under
the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning
with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Prerequisite: Departmental Permit.
2 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 1281 Cooperative Education - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered
through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under
the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning
with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Prerequisite: Departmental Permit.
2 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 1291 Special Topics in Auto/Automotive Body Repairer
Topics address current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent
to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the
student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student
proficiency.
Advanced Electronics and Safety Systems
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 replacement parts. Lab required. 2 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 1307 Collision Repair Welding
A study of collision repair welding and cutting procedures. Lab required. 3 credit
hours. (W)
ABDR 1315 Vehicle Trim and Hardware
A study of vehicle trim and glass service. Lab required. Prerequisite: Departmental
Permit. 3 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 1331 Basic Refinishing
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 replacement parts. Lab required. Prerequisite: Departmental Permit.
3 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 1349 Automotive Plastic and Sheet Molded Compound Repair
A comprehensive course in repair of non-metal composites. Lab required. Prerequisite:
Departmental Permit. 3 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 1455 Non-Structural Metal Repair
Demonstrate sheet metal repair skills using mechanical and hydraulic equipment. Emphasis
on attachment devices used to straighten and align exterior body panels. Lab required.
Prerequisite: Departmental Permit. 4 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 1458 Intermediate Refinishing
Training in mixing and spraying of automotive topcoats. Introduction to partial panel
refinishing techniques. Lab required. Prerequisite: ABDR 1331. 4 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 2255 Collision Repair Estimating
An advanced course in collision estimating and development of a damage report utilizing
estimating software. Lab required. 2 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 2280 Cooperative Education - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered
through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under
the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning
with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Prerequisite: Departmental Permit.
2 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 2281 Cooperative Education - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered
through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under
the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning
with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Prerequisite: Departmental Permit.
2 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 2347 Advanced Collision Repair Welding
Skill development in the use of advanced welding and cutting processes. Emphasizes
current welding procedures and specific repair requirements for specialized metals.
Lab required. Prerequisite/Concurrent Enrollment: ABDR 1307. 3 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 2355 Collision Repair Estimating
An advanced course in collision estimating and development of a damage report utilizing
estimating software. Lab required. Prerequisite: ABDR 1391. 3 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 2402 Auto Body Mechanical and Electrical Service
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. Lab required. 4 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 2437 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair V
Operation of equipment and the procedures involved in the repair of body structures.
Special emphasis on conducting a thorough damage analysis as well as demonstrating
proper pulling and anchoring techniques. Lab required. Prerequisite/Concurrent Enrollment:
ABDR 2347. 4 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 2441 Major Collision Repair and Panel Replacement
Instruction in preparation of vehicles for major repair processes. Covers interpreting
information from damage reports, planning repair sequences, selecting appropriate
tools, and organizing removed parts for reinstallation. Lab required. Prerequisite/Concurrent
Enrollment: ABDR 2347. 4 credit hours. (W)
ABDR 2449 Advanced Refinishing
Application of multi-stage refinishing techniques. Advanced skill development solving
refinishing problems. Application of multi-stage refinishing techniques with emphasis
on formula mixing and special spraying techniques. Lab required. Prerequisite/Concurrent
Enrollment: ABDR 1458. 4 credit hours. (W)