Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

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CPF 211
CPF 212
CPF 213
CPF 217
CPF 218
CPF 219
CPF 220
CPF 221
CPF 222
CPF 223
CPF 224
CPF 225
CPF 226
CPF 227
AUTOBODY MINOR COLLISION
Students will use basic hand and power tools to repair minor
sheet metal damage. In addition, students will grind, sand, and
restore contours with heat and plastic fillers to industry
standards. Opportunity will be provided for students to
identify and repair a wide variety of exterior paint damage.
6 credits
AUTOBODY MAJOR COLLISION
A comprehensive study of the skills necessary to assess and
repair a vehicle after a major collision. Students will know how
to achieve safe body alignment and perform panel repairs and
parts replacements. The course will provide thorough
instruction and hands-on work with metal finishing, shrinking
and filling, as well as paint mixing, blending and tinting.
6 credits
TINTING AND BLENDING
Students will learn and apply detailed exterior tinting and
blending techniques. 3 credits
SURFACE PREPARATION II
Further instruction on correct surface preparation techniques.
Students will prepare a variety of surfaces under instructor
supervision. 3 credits
POWDER PAINT TECHNOLOGY
Students will learn the latest in powder coating techniques to
assist in custom paint jobs. Of special interest: gaining an
understanding of the proper pigment/resin mixture, operation
of a powder coat gun, finishing sprays and techniques.
3 credits
ADVANCED PAINT TECHNOLOGY
Students will learn advanced paint technology through actual
practice. 3 credits
WATER-BORNE PAINT LAB
Offers instruction and experience with waterborne paint.
Students will learn about emerging standards regarding
waterborne and low-VOC coatings, and discuss the similarities
and differences between water-borne and standard solvent
paint. 6 credits
ADVANCED SHEET METAL WORKING
Continued instruction on sheet metal. Students will focus on
the repair/replacement of sheet metal while maintaining
strength and safety standards. 6 credits
WELDING II
Students will be instructed in how to create and repair with
specialized welding practices. 6 credits
ADVANCED FIBERGLASS
Students will learn advanced fiberglass technology through
actual practice. 4 credits
MACHINE TOOL
Students will become familiar the correct usage and
maintenance of machine tools vital to custom painting and
technology. 6 credits
CUTTING AND SIZING METALS
Provides students with a precise standard method of cutting
and sizing custom metal parts. 2 credits
METAL FINISHING TECHONOLOGIES
Comprehensive instruction on metal finishing, shrinking and
filling. 6 credits
PINSTRIPPING, AIR-BRUSHING
& SPECIAL EFFECTS
Learn advanced customizing/repair techniques. Students will
learn to duplicate factory painted striping, match and blend
colors for a perfect finish, and produce/repair automotive art,
logos, etc. 6 credits
CPF 228
CPF 229
CPF 230
CPF 232
CPF 233
CPF 243
CPF 244
CPR 110
CSC 100
CSC 101
CSS 101
DA 105
DA 110
AUTOBODY INTERIOR ELECTRONICS
Students will become familiar with auto body electrical wiring
systems through hands on experience with installation and
repair as well as classroom instruction. 4 credits
CUSTOM INTERIOR ELECTRONICS
More advanced exposure to custom interior electronics,
including assemblage, installation and repair experience.
4 credits
TRIM AND UPHOLSTERY
A comprehensive study of custom trim and upholstery,
including installation and replacement. 6 credits
CUSTOM SUSPENSIONS
Students will examine and install custom suspension in a
variety of vehicles. 6 credits
AUTOBODY WELDING
Students will be instructed in how to create and repair with
specialized welding practices. 6 credits
STATIONARY PANEL, FRAME, UNIBODY
Students will study stationary panels, types of frames, and
unibody construction, including spot welds and construction
strength. 3 credits
PAINT-REFINISHING II
Advanced application of refinishing technique. After
completing this course students should be able to recognize
and fix paint application problems according to industry
standards. 3 credits
CPR/AED FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER
The purpose of the American Red Cross CPR/AED for
the Professional Rescuer course is to teach those with a duty
to act (professional rescuers) the skills needed to respond
appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This
includes the use of an automated external defibrillator
(AED) to care for a victim of cardiac arrest. 1/2 credit
COMPUTER CONCEPTS
Using a Windows-based microcomputer and related
software, you will gain an understanding and basic operational
knowledge about the Windows XP operating system,
Microsoft Office word processing and spreadsheets. Must
score at least 80% on assignments, related objective and
performance tests. 1 credit
COMPUTER ESSENTIALS
Using a Windows-based computer and related software,
you will gain an understanding and basic operational
knowledge about computer operating systems, word
processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. You
will demonstrate this knowledge by scoring at least 80%
on assignments, related objective and performance tests.
1 credit
CAREER SEARCH STRATEGIES
Students will gain crucial job seeking skills, including
training and experience with resume writing, letters of
application, interviews, career search, networking and more!
1/2 credit
PRECLINICAL SCIENCE
The study of microorganisms and diseases pertaining
to dentistry and the techniques necessary to prevent the
transmission of disease. 2 credits
DENTAL AND ORAL ANATOMY
Study of the types of teeth, anatomical features, embryonic
de vel op ment and histology of the teeth and oral structures.
Also covers the identification of the bones, muscles associated
with oral structures, nerves and blood vessels of the head and
neck region. 3 credits