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  • 4.50 Credits

    Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory Corequisite: AB 51 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher or prior completion. This course introduces students to suspension control point alignment, suspension systems, and power train problems related to automotive collisions. Related topics include frame-straightening systems, measurement and gauging for damage, cooling and electrical components, and continued welding and metallurgical experience. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
  • 4.50 Credits

    Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory Corequisite: AB 51 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher or prior completion. This course emphasizes alignment and repair of advanced design automotive body panels, such as tempered sheet metal, aluminum, plastics, fiberglass, and composites. Additional topics include repair and installation of structural members, removal and replacement of electrical and electronic components, and related interior parts. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
  • 4.50 Credits

    Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory Corequisite: AB 51 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher or prior completion. This course emphasizes frame and structural repair. Instruction includes repair and replacement of structural body panels, removal and replacement of power train and supports, gauging and analysis of major structural damage, plus the measurement and alignment of strut towers. Appropriate safety related instructions will be included in each segment. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/2.5 Laboratory This course introduces students to oxy-acetylene, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), stick arc, and pressure resistance welding. It is designed for the student who is presently employed in the automotive field. Related technical subjects include safety, testing of weld joints, design, strength of materials, process selection, cutting methods and metals identification. A major focus of this course is to prepare students to complete the I-CAR GMAW Certification Test.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Class hours: 1.5 Lecture/2.5 Laboratory Prerequisite: AB 56 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or appropriate work experience. This course further develops student skills in the use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) equipment and methods related to the repair, maintenance and alteration of the automobile structure. Special emphasis will be placed upon GMAW of structural high strength steel, aluminum welding, plasma arc and oxyacetylene cutting. A major focus of this course is to prepare students to complete the I-CAR GMAW Certification Test. Appropriate safety related instructions are included in each segment. This course may be taken a maximum of 3 times.
  • 4.50 Credits

    Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/5.0 Laboratory Prerequisite: AB 51, AB 52, and AB 53 or equivalent courses with grades of Pass or "C" or higher, or appropriate work experience. AB 54 may be substituted for AB 53. This course increases skills and knowledge by updating the student in areas of their choice. Update areas would include refinishing of plastics, advanced design automotive components, metal finishing, complex frame and structural repair, and advanced welding. This course may be taken a maximum of 3 times. Transfer Credit: CSU
  • 1.00 Credits

    Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory Corequisite: AB 51 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher or prior completion. Recommendation: Proficient in MS Windows software applications. The focus of this course is for students to become proficient in the operation and use of Computerized Measuring Training (CMT). Students will learn to properly identify vehicles, components and systems, select and install the appropriate scan targets and attachments onto various vehicles, and provide digital measuring with the Genesis computerized measuring system. Topics include basic collision theory, damage analysis fundamentals, maintenance, and operation of the Genesis2 and Velocity laser measuring systems. The processes and methods used within the software program and laser scanners will be reviewed extensively. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory Prerequisite: AB 51 or AB 59A or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or appropriate work experience. Recommendation: Current or previous employment in collision repair facility This course introduces students to the concepts of damage analysis and repair planning for unitized body vehicles. It is designed for structural repair technicians and students with limited training in structural repair. The course presents case studies that give students the information needed to measure, analyze, and develop repair plans for damaged unitized structures. It provides foundation information for intermediate and advanced analysis and repair courses. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory Prerequisite: AB 51, AB 59A, or AB 59B or equivalent with grades of Pass or "C" or higher, or appropriate work experience. Recommendation: Current or previous employment in collision repair facility. This course expands student learning of damage analysis and repair planning to include full-frame vehicles (pickups and sport utility vehicles). Additional case studies of damaged full-frame vehicles will be presented that give technicians the information needed to measure, analyze, and develop appropriate repair plans. The additional information in this course is fundamental for success in more advanced damage analysis and repair courses. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Class hours: 1.0 Lecture/1.0 Laboratory Prerequisite: AB 51 or AB 59B or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, or appropriate work experience. This course furthers student learning in full-frame damage analysis and repair with universal measuring gauges. Included topics are full-frame vehicle design analysis, effects of collisions on various full-frame designs, full-frame damage assessment using universal measuring gauges, full-frame vehicle hook-up and repair options, and methods of determining repair completion with universal measuring gauges. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
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