Auto Body Repair, AAS



Year 1 Semester 1
Fall
ABDR 1315 Vehicle Trim and Hardware

An introduction to tools and assembly procedures required in the repair of collision damage with emphasis on safety. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

ABDR 1419 Basic Metal Repair (Metal Repair 1)

An introduction to basic metal straightening procedures utilizing hand and air tools with appropriate plastic filler application techniques. Personal and environmental safety practices will be taught. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

Credit hours
4 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and five hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc (MIG)Welding

A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding setup and use of GMAW equipment and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs.

Credit hours
4 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours lecture and four hours of lab each week.
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.

Credit hours
4 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week.
Prerequisites

ABDR 1419.


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

Total Credit Hours
15

Year 1 Semester 2
Spring
ABDR 1349 Automotive Plastic and Sheet Molded Compound Repair

This is a comprehensive course in the repair of non-metal coposities. Students will use approved product manufacturers' recommendations for repairing various types of non-metal composites. (Fall)

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
ABDR 1331 Basic Refinishing (Refinishing 1)

An introduction to current refinishing products shop safety and equipment used in the automotive refinishing industry. Emphasis on surface preparation masking techniques and use and care of paint guns. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

ABDR 1458 Intermediate Refinishing (Refinishing 2)

Expanded training in mixing and spraying of automotive topcoats. Emphasis on proper prepping and spraying techniques. Introduction to partial panel refinishing techniques buffing and paint removal techniques. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

Credit hours
4 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week.
Prerequisites

ABDR 1331.


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

ABDR 1459 Sheet Metal Fabrication I

A study of the basic shaping techniques required for fabricating sheet metal parts and pieces. Discussion will include custom cars and street rods. (Fall Spring)

Credit hours
4 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
Prerequisites

ABDR 1419.


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

Total Credit Hours
14

Year 1 Semester 3
Summer
ABDR 1391 Special Topics: Custom Fabrication & Paint

A study of custom fabrication and paint as it applies to cars and street rods. Modifications of both exterior and chassis will be covered.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
Prerequisites

ABDR 1419.


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

3 Credit Hours Elective

Electives should be chosen in consultation with your faculty and/or academic advisor.

Total Credit Hours
6

Year 2 Semester 1
Fall
ENGL 2311 Technical and Business Writing

Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job such as proposals reports instructions policies and procedures email messages letters and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
MATH 1324 Finite Mathematics

Finite Mathematics addresses topics of the application of common algebraic functions including polynomial exponential logarithmic and rational to problems in business economics and the social sciences. The applications include mathematics of finance including simple and compound interest and annuities systems of linear equations matrices linear programming probability including expected value and statistics including measures of central tendency measures of variation and normal distribution. (Fall Spring Summer)

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
Prerequisites

TSI Complete

BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications

Introduces and develops foundational skills in applying essential and emerging business productivity information technology tools. The focus of this course is on business productivity software applications including word processing spreadsheets databases presentation graphics data analytics and business-oriented utilization of the internet.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
Prerequisites

Knowledge of keyboard.


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

ABDR 2353 Color Analysis and Paint Matching (Refinishing 3)

Advanced course in color theory color analysis tinting and advanced blending techniques for acceptable paint matching. Extended use of gun techniques and final detailing procedures. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.
Prerequisites

ABDR 1458.


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

Total Credit Hours
12

Year 2 Semester 2
Spring
PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of behavior. Special emphasis is placed on methods of research and critical thinking skills. This is a survey course and covers a variety of topics theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. PSYC 2301 is reading and writing intensive and is a college sophomore course.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of lecture each week.
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication

Study and application of communication within the business and professional context. Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations dyads teams and technologically mediated formats.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
Prerequisites

Eligibility to enroll in INRW 0302 

ABDR 2441 Major Collision Repair and Panel Replacement (Metal Repair 3)

Instruction in preparation of vehicles for major repair processes. This course covers interpreting information from damage reports planning repair sequences selecting proper tools and organizing removed parts for repair and reinstallation.  Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

Credit hours
4 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and five hours lab each week.
Prerequisites

ABDR 2431   .


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

Total Credit Hours
13


Total Program Hours
60



PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Auto body repair remains an in-demand career field with ample job opportunities. Northeast Texas Community College offers a very strong program that covers all aspects of auto body repair and reconstruction, including body-over-frame and unitized-construction. An emphasis is placed on procedures used in the collision repair industry. In this program, students will learn through a combination of classroom work and hands-on shop experience.



Recommended High School Endorsement
Business and Industry

Program Director
Faculty Advisor