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Auto Collision & Management Technology - Refinishing Specialization AAS

ACM.REF.AAS

Available at Waco, Harlingen

Auto Collision & Management Technology - Refinishing Specialization AAS Credits:
Semester 1			Credits
Complete the following
ABDR	1203	Vehicle Design and Structural Analysis	2
ABDR	1215	Vehicle Trim and Hardware	2
ABDR	1349	Automotive Plastic and Sheet Molded Compound Repair	3
ABDR	1371	Basic Paint Techniques, Equipment & Environmental Practices	3
ENGL	1301	Composition I	3
Semester Total 13

Semester 2			Credits
Complete the following
ABDR	1419	Basic Metal Repair	4
ABDR	1431	Basic Refinishing	4
ABDR	1458	Intermediate Refinishing	4
ACGM	3MNS	Gen Ed Math/Natural Science Elective	3
ACGM	3SBS	Gen Ed Social/Behavioral Science Elective	3
Semester Total 18

Semester 3			Credits
Complete the following
ABDR	2255	Collision Repair Estimating	2
ABDR	2371	Refinishing Process I	3
ABDR	2449	Advanced Refinishing	4
ABDR	2551	Specialized Refinishing Techniques	5
ACGM	3HFA	Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	3
Semester Total 17

Semester 4			Credits
Complete at least 2 credits from the following
ABDR	2270	Advanced Application Processes of Refinishing	2
ABDR	2281	Cooperative Education - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	2
Complete the following
ABDR	2357	Collision Repair Shop Management	3
ABDR	2453	Color Analysis and Paint Matching	4
ACGM	3GED	Gen Ed Elective	3
Semester Total 12

Degree Plan Credits 60

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