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This option in Automotive Collision Repair Technology is
for students interested in a career as an automotive refinish
technician. Emphasis is placed on surface preparation, refinish
materials, compressed air equipment maintenance and repair,
HVLP refinishing equipment maintenance, repair and gun
adjustments, color and texture matching through manufacturer
variance program, blend techniques, tinting colors, polishing
and compounding, masking for spot, panel and overall
refinishing, laying out graphics, pinstriping and basic air brush
techniques. Students are required to participate in a capstone
experience course the final semester. Students who successfully
complete the curriculum will receive an Associate of Applied
Science degree.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

FIRST SEMESTER*
ABDR 1315 Vehicle Interior Trim .....................................3
ABDR 1331 Basic Refinishing ...........................................3
ABDR 1419 Basic Metal Repair ........................................4
ABDR 2357 Collision Repair Shop Management ..............3
MATH 1314 College Algebra ............................................3
Total Semester Hours ....................................................16

SECOND SEMESTER
ABDR 1301 Auto Body Repair and Repainting.................3
ABDR 1373 Collision Repair Struct. Welding ..................3
ABDR 1441 Struct. Anal. & Damage Repair I ..................4
ABDR 1449 Auto Plastic and SMC Repair .......................4
ENGL 1301 Composition I ...............................................3
Total Semester Hours ...................................................17

THIRD SEMESTER
ABDR 1203 Vehicle Design & Struct. Analysis ................2
ABDR 1558 Intermediate Refinishing .............................5
ABDR 2551 Specialized Refinishing Tech. .....................5
COSC 1401 Intro. Computer & Info. Sciences
ITSC 1401 Intro. to Computers .......................................4
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speech ..............3
Total Semester Hours ..................................................19

FOURTH SEMESTER
ABDR 2355 Collision Repair Estimating .........................3
ABDR 2353 Color Analysis & Paint Matching .................3
ABDR 2449 Advanced Refinishing I** .............................4
Humanities/Fine Arts*** .................................................3
Social/Behavioral Science*** ........................................3
Total Semester Hours ..................................................16

* Although not a requirement for this degree, students
are strongly encouraged to take HUDV 1100 during the
first semester of enrollment.
** Capstone Experience: To qualify for the A.A.S. Degree, the
student must complete a comprehensive lab project and
pass a comprehensive written exam.
*** Consult program advisor for proper choice of course.

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