Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

tools of the astronomer. Area of study
will include, but will not be limited to,
campsites in National Monuments and
Parks in the southwestern United States.
1 to 2 Units
9 to 18 Lecture hours
27 to 54 Lab hours
ASTR 220
Astrobiology: The Search for
Extraterrestrial Life
Prerequisite: ASTR 110
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for those
students who are interested in
the most recent information in
the search for extraterrestrial life.
Topics discussed will focus on
the astronomical, biological, and
sociological issues and perspectives of
the search for life beyond Earth.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
ASTR 299
Directed Study: Astronomy
Transfers to: UC, CSU
The course is intended for students
who have the ability to assume
responsibility for independent work
and to prepare written or oral reports
and/or appropriate projects; who
possess a 2.5 overall grade point
average and/or a 3.0 grade point
average in a major, or for whom the
instructor feels an exception should
be made. Directed Studies may be
developed from any topic arising
from or related to a course of study
that will result in developing depth
and breadth in that subject area.
The project title will vary with each
individual project. Students will be
expected to meet on a regular basis
with their faculty sponsor and submit
a final report or project. One unit of
credit will be awarded for 48 hours
of directed studies, 6 hours of which
must be with an instructor. A student
may take this course for a maximum
of 4 units within a discipline, but may
not accumulate more than a total of 12
units college wide.
1 to 3 Units
48 to 144 Hours
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AUTOMOTIVE
BODY REPAIR
Division of Career & Technical
Education
AUTB 032
Auto Body and Fender Repair
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
assessment
This is an introductory course designed
to survey the field of Auto Body Repair
stressing an overall understanding
of the techniques, materials, and
fundamentals currently used in this
area. The course is designed for
students having no previous experience
who desire a broad overview and basic
understanding as a part of their general
technical background or who may be
interested in further specific education
in this field. Sheet metal repairing,
refinishing, tension devices, special
materials handling, and painting are
emphasized. This course may be taken
once and repeated one time for credit.
3 Units
36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
AUTB 075
Collision Estimating
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
assessment; AUTB 101
This course provides a foundation in
the basic principles and techniques of
automotive collision estimating using
the latest revisions of CCC’s Pathways
Collision Estimating Software. The
course is designed to prepare students
to enter the field of auto collision
estimating with major emphasis placed
on diagnosis of damage, writing a
damage report, and computer assisted
estimates.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
AUTB 078
Lab and Field Collision Estimating
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
assessment; AUTB 075
This is an advanced course in auto
collision estimating and is designed to
enhance computer collision estimating
skills. Students will gain experience
in the estimation process through
the use of estimating software and
vehicle inspections. Topics addressed
will include vehicle damage list
creation, the production of effective
computerized estimates of repairs, and
differentiating between included and
not included operations. This course is
suitable for those students who work
with and would like to further their
understanding of commonly used
computerized collision estimating
systems. This course may be repeated
once to enhance students’ skills and
proficiency.
1 Unit
9 Lecture hours
18 Lab hours
18 Hours
AUTB 080
Automotive Painting I
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
assessment
This is an introductory course in the
fundamental aspects of automotive
painting. The course is a study in the
use of spray equipment and special
tools used in automotive painting.
Related technical information is
presented concerning different types of
paint products and finishes, painting
safety, hazardous waste handling and
disposal, and state regulations and
rules used in the automotive paint
industry. This course may be taken
once and repeated one time for credit.
3 Units
18 Lecture hours
108 Lab hours
AUTB 085
Automotive Painting II
Prerequisite: AUTB 080
This is an advanced, industry-based
course in automotive painting
procedures and special effect
materials used in painting. Practical
experience is provided in the use of
spray equipment and special tools
used in automotive painting. Related
technical information is presented
concerning different types of custom
paints and finishes, painting safety,
and paint problem solving techniques.
This course may be taken once and
repeated two times for credit.
3 Units
18 Lecture hours
108 Lab hours
AUTB 090
Advanced Automotive Collision Repair
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
assessment; AUTB 130
This course is designed for the
advancement of skills in the art of
automotive collision repair, painting,
customizing, and the repair of
plastics. Major emphasis is placed on
hand and power tool use, theory of
design, complete repair projects and
practicing repair skills for employment
opportunities. This course may be
taken once and repeated two times for
credit.
2 Units
108 Lab hours
AUTB 093
Paintless Dent Removal
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
assessment
This course provides an overview
of paintless dent removal methods
and the techniques used to identify
damage and repair vehicles in the
auto collision industry. Lecture,
discussion, and examination of specific
damage and tool usage will be used to
develop student understanding and
skills for locating and repairing minor
damage without the need to repaint.
Demonstrations on body panels and
vehicles will provide the student with
an introduction to the kinds of damage
that can be addressed using paintless
dent removal. This course may be
repeated one time to enhance student
skills and proficiency. This course is
suitable for those interested in the field
of auto collision and paintless dent
removal.
4 Units
36 Lecture hours
108 Lab hours
AUTB 096
Collision Repair Analysis
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
assessment; AUTB 101
This course provides an overview
of the investigative methods and
techniques used to identify fraudulent
repairs in the auto collision industry.
Lecture, discussion, and examination
of actual vehicles will be used to
develop student understanding of
and skill in detecting incompetent or
fraudulent repairs. The class consists
of demonstrations on actual vehicles
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