Autobody Repair
Course Descriptions
| AUB 111 | Painting & Refinishing I |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Class: | 2 hours |
| Lab: | 6 hours |
| Credit | 4 hours |
| This course introduces the proper procedures for using automotive refinishing equipment and materials in surface preparation and application. Topics include federal, state, and local regulations, personal safety, refinishing equipment and materials, surface preparation, masking, application techniques, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and use proper equipment and materials in refinishing following accepted industry standards. | |
| AUB 112 | Painting & Refinishing II |
Prerequisites: |
AUB 111 |
Corequisites: |
None |
| Class: | 2 hours |
| Lab: | 6 hours |
| Credit: | 4 hours |
This course covers advanced painting techniques and technologies with an emphasis on identifying problems encountered by the refinishing technician. Topics include materials application, color matching, correction of refinishing problems, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to perform spot, panel, and overall refinishing repairs and identify and correct refinish problems. |
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| AUB 114 | Special Finishes |
| Prerequisites: | AUB 111 |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Class: | 1 hour |
| Lab: | 2 hours |
| Credit: | 2 hours |
| This course introduces multistage finishes, custom painting, and protective coatings. Topics include base coats, advanced intermediate coats, clear coats, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and apply specialized finishes based on accepted industry standards. | |
| AUB 121 | Non-Structural Damage I |
| Prerequisites: | None |
Corequisites: |
None |
| Class: | 1 hour |
| Lab: | 4 hours |
| Credit: | 3 hours |
| This course introduces safety, tools, and the basic fundamentals of body repair. Topics include shop safety, damage analysis, tools and equipment, repair techniques, materials selection, materials usage, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and repair minor direct and indirect damage including removal/repairing/ replacing of body panels to accepted standards. | |
| AUB 131 | Structural Damage I |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Class: | 2 hours |
| Lab: | 4 hours |
| Credit: | 4 hours |
This course introduces safety, equipment, structural damage analysis, and damage repairs. Topics include shop safety, design and construction, structural analysis and measurement, equipment, structural glass, repair techniques, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and perform repairs to a vehicle which has received light/moderate structural damage. |
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| AUB 134 | Autobody MIG Welding |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Class: | 1 hour |
| Lab: | 4 hours |
| Credit | 3 hours |
| This course covers the terms and procedures for welding the various metals found in today’s autobody repair industry with an emphasis on personal/environmental safety. Topics include safety and precautionary measures, setup/operation of MIG equipment, metal identification methods, types of welds/joints, techniques, inspection methods, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of welding operations and safety procedures according to industry standards. | |