2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

tools and equipment on actual sheet metalpanels and damaged vehicle panels. Studentsmust be able to perform physical tasks tocomplete course requirements.Introduction to Auto Body RefinishingABOD 1030 4 CreditsThis course is an introduction to automotiverefinishing. Topics include refinishing safety,tools, equipment, surface preparation andmaterial application procedures. Studentsmust be able to perform physical tasks tocomplete course requirements.Corrosion Protection and Body FillersABOD 1040 3 CreditsThis course covers rust repair techniques andcorrosion protection material safety, tools,equipment and application. Topics includesafe use of body fillers and repair sectioningor replacement of fiberglass body repairs.Students must be able to perform physicaltasks to complete course requirements.Glass, Trim and HardwareABOD 1050 2 CreditsThis course covers safe procedures for theremoval and replacement of all stationaryand movable glass and various types ofattachments on auto body trim and hardware.Glass and trim are not considered structural,but they are important components in thereconstruction of a vehicle. Different methodsof glass removal, glass adhesives, andfasteners are discussed. Students must beable to perform physical tasks to completecourse requirements.Prerequisite: ABOD 1000, ABOD 1010, ABOD1020, ABOD 1030, ABOD 1040 or instructorconsent.Collision Repair and Overall RefinishingABOD 1060 3 CreditsThis course covers the overall techniques forrestoring damaged cars, reconditioningvehicles, and cleaning up. Topics includerefinishing procedures and preparation foroverall refinishing, hammer and dolleytechniques, and removal of paint from damagedareas. Students must be able to performphysical tasks to complete courserequirements.Prerequisite: ABOD 1000, ABOD 1010, ABOD1020, ABOD 1030, ABOD 1040 or instructorconsent.Auto Body Electrical and MechanicalComponentsABOD 1070 5 CreditsThis course covers repairs to electrical, airconditioning, charging and recharging systemsdamaged in collisions. Topics include personaland shop safety, drive train, steering system,suspension, severed wiring, and engine sensors.Students must be able to perform physicaltasks to complete course requirements.Prerequisite: ABOD 1000, ABOD 1010, ABOD1020, ABOD 1030, ABOD 1040 or instructorconsent.Specialty RefinishingABOD 2000 4 CreditsThis course covers identification andcorrection of color mismatching, techniquesin spot repairing full panels, application ofpin striping, interior and plastics repairs, chipprotection and custom paint finishes. Studentsmust be able to perform physical tasks tocomplete course requirements.Prerequisite: ABOD 2010, ABOD 2020, ABOD2030 or instructor consent.Computer EstimatingABOD 2010 2 CreditsThis course covers identification andcalculation of the cost of vehicle damage,calculating cost of parts, material, and laborwritten from a manual or computer.Prerequisite: ABOD 1050, ABOD 1060, andABOD 1070 or instructor consent.Unibody and Frame DamageABOD 2020 4 CreditsIn this course, students will use specializedequipment to locate key reference points ona damaged vehicle and compare them withpublished dimensions from an undamagedvehicle. The students will use this informationto repair or replace the necessary parts.Students must be able to perform physicaltasks to complete course requirements.Prerequisite: ABOD 1050, ABOD 1060, andABOD 1070 or instructor consent.Major Collision LabABOD 2030 5 CreditsIn this course, students will focus on analysisof impact damage from a major collisionand determine strategies for repairs. Topicsinclude determining the extent of damage tostructural steel body panels and repairing,7 Course Descriptionswelding, or replacing in accordance withvehicle manufacturers’ specifications.Students must be able to perform physicaltasks to complete course requirements.Prerequisite: ABOD 1050, ABOD 1060, andABOD 1070 or instructor consent.Auto Body ManagementABOD 2040 1 CreditThis course covers proper shop managementprocedures including parts ordering, payroll,employer-employee relations, customerrelations, and communication skills as if thestudent owns and operates a body shop.Students are required to write a plan to buildand operate their own shop.Prerequisite: ABOD 2010, ABOD 2020, ABOD2030 or instructor consent.Refinishing LabABOD 2050 4 CreditsThis course focuses on advanced color theoryand repair procedures to a complete vehicle.It also includes undercoat and topcoatfunctions, types of undercoats, and applicationtechniques for major or minor damage.Students must be able to perform physicaltasks to complete course requirements.Prerequisite: ABOD 2010, ABOD 2020, ABOD2030 or instructor consent.General Auto Body LabABOD 2060 4 CreditsIn this course, students will apply conceptsand skills learned in previous courses.Students must develop a repair plan, timeline, and cost estimate, and perform repairto industry standards. Students must be ableto perform physical tasks to complete courserequirements.Prerequisite: ABOD 2010, ABOD 2020, ABOD2030 or instructor consent.Mechanical Suspension and WheelAlignment LabABOD 2070 6 CreditsIn this course, students will replace damagedwater pumps, radiators, and engines usingproper safety techniques. Topics also includeproper wheel alignment, suspension, andelectrical repairs. Students must be able toperform physical tasks to complete courserequirements.Prerequisite: ABOD 2010, ABOD 2020, ABOD2030 or instructor consent.651.779.3300 109