Auto Collision Technology (ABAS1)
Award: Associate in applied science degree
Program location: Applied Technology Center
This degree covers the entire scope of the field, including basic and advanced metal finishing repair, frame repair and alignment, panel replacement, major body repair, and all aspects of automotive painting using the latest technology.
For entry into the Auto Collision program, a written mechanical reasoning test is required.
Graduation Requirements
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General education
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27.0
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Major requirements
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70.5–78.5
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Total credit hours required
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97.5–105.5
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General education requirements (27.0 credit hrs.)
Communications
| | English level I | 4.5 |
| | English level II | 4.5 |
Humanities/social sciences
| | Humanities/social sciences | 4.5 |
Quantitative/numeracy skills
Other
| HMRL 1010 | Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| INFO 1001 | Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
Major requirements for Auto Collision Technology (70.5-78.5 credit hrs.)
Courses
Accelerated Lockstep Program Option
Entrance into the accelerated lockstep program option is determined by an application process. Contact an academic advisor or Student Services to acquire an application packet.
First quarter (Fall)
Second quarter (Winter)
A basic tool set is required by the beginning of the second quarter classes.
| AUTB 1210 | Nonstructural Repair II | 6.0 |
| AUTB 2120 | Structural Repair III | 3.0 |
| AUTB 2300 | Automotive Refinishing I | 3.0 |
| AUTB 2460 | Collision Estimating II | 3.0 |
| AUTB 2550 | Electrical and Mechanical Systems | 3.0 |
| ENGL 1240 | Oral and Written ReportsONLINE | 4.5 |
| | Humanities/social science elective | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27.0 |
Third quarter (Spring)
Fourth quarter (Summer)
| AUTB 2981 | Auto Collision Internship | variable |
| | OR | |
| AUTB 2240 | Nonstructural Repair V | 6.0 |
| AUTB 2981 | Auto Collision Internship | variable |
| | OR | |
| AUTB 2241 | Nonstructural Repair VI | 6.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12-20 |
AUTB 2240, AUTB 2241: Students must complete all other degree requirements before signing up for the internship. AUTB 2240 or AUTB 2241 may be substituted for the internship if offered during the summer quarter. Both internship courses must be completed.