Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2
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Curriculum | 103<br />
Auto Collision & Management<br />
Technology<br />
According to autonews.com, auto collision repair is a $35 billiona-year<br />
business in the United States. That’s why the auto body<br />
industry is a great career choice for those seeking a relatively stable<br />
job with above-average wages. At TSTC, you’ll get the crucial h<strong>and</strong>son<br />
experience that can make you irresistible to employers. The Auto<br />
Collision program offers a specialization in auto body refinishing,<br />
collision repair <strong>and</strong> sheet metal fabrication. For quicker entry into<br />
the industry, certificate programs are available. Advanced certificate<br />
programs are also available.<br />
Auto Collision & Management Technology is available at the<br />
Harlingen <strong>and</strong> Waco campuses.<br />
First-Year Seminar Requirement<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are required to enroll in the First-Year Seminar course,<br />
TSTC 1101, in their first semester attending TSTC unless they<br />
have completed more than 24 credit hours. Please see detailed<br />
information regarding the course <strong>and</strong> exemptions in the Advising<br />
section under First-Year Seminar course.<br />
Auto Collision & Management Technology-<br />
Refinishing Specialization<br />
Associate of Applied Science<br />
Semester 1<br />
Credits<br />
ABDR 1203 Vehicle Design <strong>and</strong> Structural Analysis 2<br />
ABDR 1215 Vehicle Trim <strong>and</strong> Hardware 2<br />
ABDR 1349 Automotive Plastic <strong>and</strong> Sheet 3<br />
Molded Compound Repair<br />
ABDR 1371 Basic Paint Techniques, Equipment & 3<br />
Environmental Practices<br />
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3<br />
Semester Totals 13<br />
Semester 2<br />
Credits<br />
ABDR 1419 Basic Metal Repair 4<br />
ABDR 1431 Basic Refinishing 1 4<br />
ABDR 1458 Intermediate Refinishing 2 4<br />
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Math/Natural Science Elective 3<br />
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3<br />
Semester Totals 18<br />
Semester 3<br />
Credits<br />
ABDR <strong>22</strong>55 Collision Repair Estimating 2<br />
ABDR 2371 Refinishing Process I 3 3<br />
ABDR 2449 Advanced Refinishing 4 4<br />
ABDR 2551 Specialized Refinishing Techniques 5 5<br />
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3<br />
Semester Totals 17<br />
Semester 4<br />
Credits<br />
ABDR <strong>22</strong>70 Advanced Application Processes of Refinishing 6 2<br />
ABDR <strong>22</strong>81 or Cooperative Education - Autobody/Collision<br />
<strong>and</strong> Repair Technology/Technician 7<br />
ABDR 2357 Collision Repair Shop Management 8 3<br />
ABDR 2453 Color Analysis <strong>and</strong> Paint Matching 9 4<br />
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Elective 3<br />
Semester Totals 12<br />
Program Totals 60<br />
Capstone Course(s):<br />
ABDR <strong>22</strong>70 - Advanced Application Processes of Refinishing<br />
or ABDR <strong>22</strong>81 - Cooperative Education - Autobody/Collision <strong>and</strong><br />
Repair Technology/Technician<br />
ABDR 2453 - Color Analysis <strong>and</strong> Paint Matching<br />
Prerequisites<br />
1,2<br />
ABDR 1371<br />
3,4,5<br />
ABDR 1458, ABDR 1431<br />
6,7<br />
ABDR 2449, ABDR 2551<br />
8<br />
ABDR <strong>22</strong>55<br />
9<br />
ABDR 2449, ABDR2551<br />
Auto Collision Refinishing<br />
Certificate 1<br />
Semester 1<br />
Credits<br />
ABDR 1203 Vehicle Design <strong>and</strong> Structural Analysis 2<br />
ABDR 1215 Vehicle Trim <strong>and</strong> Hardware 2<br />
ABDR 1349 Automotive Plastic <strong>and</strong> Sheet Molded 3<br />
Compound Repair<br />
ABDR 1371 Basic Paint Techniques, Equipment & 3<br />
Environmental Practices<br />
TECM 1303 Technical Calculations 3<br />
Semester Totals 13<br />
Semester 2<br />
Credits<br />
ABDR 1419 Basic Metal Repair 4<br />
ABDR 1431 Basic Refinishing 1 4<br />
ABDR 1458 Intermediate Refinishing 2 4<br />
POFT 1301 Business English 3<br />
Semester Totals 15<br />
Semester 3<br />
Credits<br />
ABDR <strong>22</strong>55 Collision Repair Estimating 2<br />
ABDR 2371 Refinishing Process I 3 3<br />
ABDR 2449 Advanced Refinishing 4 4<br />
ABDR 2551 Specialized Refinishing Techniques 5 5<br />
Semester Totals 14<br />
Program Totals 42<br />
Capstone Course(s):<br />
ABDR 2449 - Advanced Refinishing<br />
Prerequisites<br />
1,2<br />
ABDR 1371<br />
3,4,5<br />
ABDR 1458, ABDR 1431<br />
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