College Catalog
AUB Automotive Body Repair
Courses are listed by course discipline prefix, number, course title, credit hours, and, in parentheses, the number of lecture, laboratory and/or work experience/clinical hours, and the semester the course is offered. Local and state prerequisites and corequisites are identified by superscript L for localL and S for stateS. The symbol “AND” indicates the course will be offered “As Needs Demand.”
UGETC represents the Universal General Education Transfer Component as described in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUB | 111 | Painting & Refinishing I | 4 (2-6) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
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.(1997 SU)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUB | 112 | Painting & Refinishing II | 4 (2-6) | Spring |
Prerequisite: AUB-111S
Corequisite: None
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.(1997 SU)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUB | 114 | Special Finishes | 2 (1-2) | Summer |
Prerequisite: AUB-111S
Corequisite: None
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.(1997 SU)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUB | 121 | Non-Structural Damage I | 3 (1-4) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
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.(1997 SU)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUB | 122 | Non-Structural Damage II | 4 (2-6) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers safety, tools, and advanced body repair. Topics include shop safety, damage analysis, tools and equipment, advanced repair techniques, materials selection, materials usage, movable glass, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and repair or replace direct and indirect damage to accepted standards including movable glass and hardware.(1997 SU)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUB | 131 | Structural Damage I | 4 (2-4) | Spring |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
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.(1997 SU)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUB | 132 | Structural Damage II | 4 (2-6) | Summer |
Prerequisite: AUB-131S
Corequisite: None
This course provides an in-depth study of structural damage analysis and repairs to vehicles that have received moderate to heavy structural damage. Topics include shop safety, structural analysis and measurement, equipment, structural glass, advanced repair techniques, structural component replacement and alignment, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and perform repairs according to industry standards.(1997 SU)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUB | 136 | Plastics & Adhesives | 3 (1-4) | Summer |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers safety, plastic and adhesive identification, and the various repair methods of automotive plastic components. Topics include safety, identification, preparation, material selection, and the various repair procedures including refinishing. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, remove, repair, and/or replace automotive plastic components in accordance with industry standards.(1997 SU)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUB | 150 | Automotive Detailing | 2 (1-3) | AND |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course covers the methods and procedures used in automotive detailing facilities. Topics include safety, engine, interior and trunk compartment detailing, buffing/polishing exterior surfaces, and cleaning and reconditioning exterior trim, fabrics, and surfaces. Upon completion, students should be able to improve the overall appearance of a vehicle.(1997 SU)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUB | 162 | Autobody Estimating | 2 (1-2) | Fall |
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course provides a comprehensive study of autobody estimating. Topics include collision damage analysis, industry regulations, flat-rate and estimated time, and collision estimating manuals. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and interpret a damage report.(1997 SU)