Auto Collision Technologies AAS Degree Courses

This course focuses on applying the writing process to job application materials and workplace-related written communication.

Composition I emphasizes fluency, thesis-driven organization, the use of supporting details, and research techniques. Writing is approached as a recursive process that includes prewriting strategies, drafting, revising, and editing. The course helps students shape writing to serve readers' needs and define a sense of purpose in their writing. It also gives students strategies for reading college-level material.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score or equivalent.

In this course students receive training on the proper handling of hazardous waste and EPA issues together with technical information about specific auto body safety and health situations. Specific training is provided in tools/equipment usage, parts assembly, filler application, and straightening techniques. Students will also receive training in autobody welding.

The intent of this class is to prepare the students to gather all the resources for there structuring of the automobile. Material conservation, deadlines, human relation skills, leadership qualities and teamwork are closely monitored. This is an important class to prepare the student for their employment in industry.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of D- in CRR-304.

Students will receive a thorough understanding of personal health and safety, use of sanding abrasives, air power tools and equipment, and paint guns.

Students will receive training in refinishing products, masking procedures, corrosion protection, and paint preparation.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in CRR-821.

This course is designed to present basic facts of arithmetic including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, powers, roots, English and metric measurement, ratio-proportion, percents, introduction to algebra, introduction to geometry, and applied statistics. Instruction includes use of scientific hand-held calculators and emphasis placed on critical thinking, problem solving skills.

In this course students will receive hands on experience involving high production practiced used by industry collision repair technicians. Students will receive training on frame machines and attachment equipment used in collision repair shops.

In this course students will receive training in collision related suspension and steering systems. Additional training will be received in drive train repairs and wheel alignment and brakes.

Introduce students to various aspects of computerized estimating software while reinforcing repair procedures.

This course combines lecture and lab activities to develop advanced automotive refinishing shop production skills by refinishing paint damaged automobiles to pre-accident condition. Paint manufacturers recommendations and refinishing shop standards are used to repair the vehicle to pre-accident condition.

This course will provide students with advance paint techniques, training in basic electrical fundamentals and training in Airbag Systems as they apply to collision and refinishing repairs.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of D- in CRR-874.

In this course, students will receive information and training in common collision repair procedures performed by production collision centers. Specific training is provided in straightening procedures for light and heavy collision damage, specialized tools and equipment, and air conditioning systems relating to collision damage.

In this course, students will receive hands on experience involving high production practices used by industry technicians. Students will be exposed to time management performance tasks involved in numerous areas of refinishing. Skill levels will be enhanced for various refinish tasks such as paint preparation, masking procedures, blending, and overall refinishing.

This introductory course provides an introduction to the many facets of the automotive industry to include: careers in the automotive industry, environmental concerns affecting the automotive industry, basic automotive hand tools, specialty tools, precision measuring tools, power tools and shop equipment, using service and shop manuals, and shop safety.

This course includes the use of hand and power tools, the understanding of electronic repair information and the importance of preventative maintenance.

Instruction in the theory and operating principles of drum, disc, hydraulic, and anti-lock brake systems. Laboratory procedures for inspecting, testing, diagnosing, repairing, and/or replacing conventional, power brake system components.

This course explains antilock brake systems. It also covers the diagnosis and repair of this system, as well as traction and stability control.

This course includes automotive electrical theory, electrical components, component operation, testing and repair procedures for automotive charging, starting and electrical systems.

This course introduces students to the oral communication process and how it affects human interaction There will be an emphasis on developing interpersonal, small group, and public speaking skills. Students will be involved in activities that provide opportunity for the understanding and improvement of their oral communication skills.

This course studies the fundamentals of public speaking, emphasizing the process of speech preparation and delivery in various contexts.

Lecture Hours: 48

A comprehensive study of the Manual Transmissions/Transaxle components and their relationship to the application of power to the drive wheels of vehicles.

Steering and suspension system operation and service procedures are covered. Emphasis is on diagnosis and repair procedures.

This course will provide instruction in the theory of operation of auto air conditioning and heating systems. Students will learn how to diagnose and service auto air conditioning systems and heating systems.

This course builds upon the knowledge and skills learned in previous automotive courses to prepare the student to service On-Board Diagnosis 2 computer-controlled vehicles. The theory and operating principles of automotive computers, sensors and control devices will be emphasized. Lab instruction on late model cars will be included.

Human Relations is the study of self and social behavior. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and application of social science theories and research for the development of effective interpersonal and organizational relationships.

This course provides an introduction to the study of behavior and mental processes with emphasis in such areas as learning, cognition, motivation, personality, behavioral disorder, therapy, and social influence. An understanding of the impact of both theoretical perspectives and experimental evidence on the formulation of the science of human behavior is also stressed. Psychological theories and principles are utilized to explain and predict behavior.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course surveys the basic principles, concepts, and research findings of social life from small groups to societies. The course examines a range of sociological explanations for the various forms of social behaviors and establishes a basis for reflection and further study in the field.

Lecture Hours: 48

This is a one semester, liberal arts mathematics course that satisfies the minimum general education requirement for math. The course is designed to impart math skills which are helpful in everyday life as well as to expose students to areas of mathematics they may not have seen before. Topics include problem-solving skills, set theory, algebra, consumer mathematics, probability, and statistics. Other topics may be included.

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D- in MAT-060 or MAT-063. Or equivalent placement score.

This course provides an intensified study of algebraic techniques and prepares students for future study in mathematics. The central theme is the concept of functions, their properties, graphs and applications. Functions studied include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic.

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-102. Or equivalent placement score.

This one-semester pre-calculus course is intended for the student with a solid algebra background who intends to take calculus. It is also beneficial (but not required) for the student to have a background in trigonometry. The course will emphasize functions using an analytical, numerical, and graphical approach. The student will study linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions along with their applications.

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate Placement Test Scores: ACT Math Score of 25 OR Compass Score of 51-100 in the College Algebra Domain or 31-50 in the Trigonometry Domain.

The second course of a two-semester pre-calculus sequence. Topics include trigonometry and applications, vectors, analytic geometry, and polar and parametric equations.

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-121. Or equivalent placement score.

This course is a study of descriptive statistics including graphical representation, central tendency, correlation and regression, intuitive treatment of probability and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing.

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-060 or MAT-063. Or equivalent placement score.

The first in a calculus sequence, this course covers topics including functions and their graphs, limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, and integrals.

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-128 or MAT-134. Or appropriate placement scores: ACT 27; COMPASS TRIGONOMETRY 51-100.

A continuation of MAT-210, this course covers topics including integration techniques, applications of integration, infinite series, conic sections, parametric and polar equations.

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-210.

This course covers topics including integration and differentiation techniques related to vectors, vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, multiple integration, and vector analysis.

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-216