Auto Body, A.A.S.

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The Auto Body program provides the theory, practical knowledge, and skill development necessary for employment in the auto body field. For those already employed, the program provides courses and/or programs to upgrade or allow occupational advancement.

Note: This program requires students to purchase their own tools. To obtain a list of the required tools, contact the program instructor.

Note: A student must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses required for the program in order to receive a degree or certificate.

General Education Requirements: 15-16 credits

MATH-113 Math for Technical Careers 4 cr. ¹
ENGL-118 Technical Composition 3 cr.
COSC-125 Business Microcomputer Applications 3 cr.
COMM-110 Public Speaking 3 cr. OR
COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
Humanities , Fine Arts , or Social and Behavioral Science 3 cr.

Note(s):

¹MATH-113 was previously a 3-credit course. A student who previously completed the 3-credit MATH-113 successfully has satisfied the MATH requirement.

Core Requirements: 48 credits

AUBO-144 Sheet Metal Welding 3 cr.
AUBO-145 Non-Structural Repair 5 cr.
AUBO-150 Intro to Automotive Refinishing 4 cr.
AUBO-155 Intermediate Automotive Refinishing 4 cr.
AUBO-244 Advanced Non-Structural Repair I 4 cr.
AUBO-245 Advanced Non-Structural Repair II 4 cr.
AUBO-250 Automotive Color Adjustment & Blending 4 cr.
AUBO-255 Automotive Overall Refinishing 4 cr.
AUBO-260 Frame and Structural Repair 4 cr.
AUBO-265 Structural Panel Replacement 4 cr.
AUBO-270 Body Shop Management I 4 cr.
AUBO-275 Body Shop Management II 4 cr.

Total Credits: 63-64

Suggested Course Sequence Full-time Students:

Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor for help with adjustments.

Fall 1

AUBO-144 Sheet Metal Welding 3 cr.
AUBO-145 Non-Structural Repair 5 cr.
AUBO-150 Intro to Automotive Refinishing 4 cr.
AUBO-155 Intermediate Automotive Refinishing 4 cr.
MATH-113 Math for Technical Careers 4 cr.

Spring 1

Fall 2

AUBO-270 Body Shop Management I 4 cr.
AUBO-275 Body Shop Management II 4 cr.
ENGL-118 Technical Composition 3 cr.
COSC-125 Business Microcomputer Applications 3 cr.
Humanities , Fine Arts , or Social and Behavioral Science 3 cr.
COMM-110 Public Speaking 3 cr. OR
COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.