LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Auto Body Repair
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0188 (Effective Fall 2000 - Summer 2005)
Auto body repair technicians possess the necessary skills to perform collision
repair and refinishing according to the "manufacturer's specifications."
Using hand and power tools, they straighten bent frames and body sections,
replace badly damaged parts, smooth out minor dents and creases, remove rust,
fill small holes and renew painted surfaces. Auto body repair technicians are
employed by collision repair shops, new car dealerships, refinishing
businesses and auto restoration shops. Formal training is highly desirable,
because advances in technology in recent years have greatly changed the
structure, the components and even the materials used in automobiles. This
program does not provide state certification. State certification tests are
available at any Michigan Secretary of State Office.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in
mathematics. For information on how to fulfill all general education
requirements, see page 23.
INFORMATION
Contact the Technology Careers Department, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center,
Room 136, telephone number (517) 483-1336.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 54 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
AUTO 100 Auto Service I 3
AUTO 110 Auto Electrical Theory 5
AUTO 141 Non-Structural Repair (See Note 1) 3
AUTO 142 Advanced Non-Structural Repair 5
AUTO 143 Auto Body Welding and Cutting (See Note 1) 5
AUTO 144 Auto Body Structural Repair 5
AUTO 145 Introduction to Refinishing (See Note 1) 5
AUTO 146 Advanced Refinishing 5
AUTO 147 Collision Repair Estimating 3
AUTO 148 Automotive Plastic Repair 3
AUTO 150 Auto Steering & Suspension 3
AUTO 160 Auto Heat & Air Conditioning 3
AUTO 285 Automotive Internship (See Note 1) 6
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 16-17 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below:
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 12 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area 3
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See page 23 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement. Course work may be needed.)
CHOICE 2: Automotive Related 4-5 Credits
AUTO 188 Auto Body Repair and Painting 4
AUTO 215 Engine Performance/Tune-Up 5
AUTO 225 Automotive Computers 5
MINIMUM TOTAL 70
NOTE:
1. Students must obtain department approval from the Technology Careers
Department prior to registering for these courses.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
AUTO 100 AUTO 110 AUTO 144 AUTO 147
AUTO 141 AUTO 142 AUTO 146 AUTO 148
AUTO 143 Lim.Ch. AUTO 160 AUTO 150
AUTO 145 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. AUTO 285
Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
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