Automotive Collision Repair Body and Frame Technician

Body and Frame Technician

Offered at the Levelland Campus
This option in Automotive Collision Repair Technology is for
students interested in a career as a body and frame repair technician.
Emphasis is placed on vehicle structural design, measuring
systems, manufacturer specifications, vehicle control
points, build tolerance, metallurgy, steering and suspension,
automotive electrical service and repair, writing thorough and
accurate damage reports. Students are required to participate
in a capstone experience course the final semester. This course
consists of a comprehensive lab project and comprehensive
written exam. Students who successfully complete the curriculum
will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

FIRST SEMESTER*
ABDR 1315 Vehicle Interior Trim ....................................3
ABDR 1331 Basic Refinishing ..........................................3
ABDR 1419 Basic Metal Repair ........................................4
ABDR 2357 Collision Repair Shop Management ............3
MATH 1314 College Algebra ............................................3
Total Semester Hours .............................16

SECOND SEMESTER
ABDR 1327 Suspension Systems .....................................3
ABDR 1373 Collision Repair Struct. Welding .................3
ABDR 1441 Struct. Anal. & Damage Repair I .................4
ABDR 1449 Auto Plastic and SMC Repair .......................4
ENGL 1301 Composition I ...............................................3
Total Semester Hours .............................17

THIRD SEMESTER
ABDR 1203 Vehicle Design & Struct. Analysis ...............2
ABDR 1442 Struct. Anal. & Damage Repair II ................4
ABDR 2431 Struct. Anal. & Damage Repair III ..............4
COSC 1401 Intro. Computer & Info. Sciences
or ITSC 1401 Intro. to Computers ..............................4
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speech ...............3
Total Semester Hours ............................17

FOURTH SEMESTER
ABDR 2355 Collision Repair Estimating .........................3
ABDR 2435 Structural Analysis
and Damage Repair IV .................................................4
ABDR 2437 Structural Analysis
and Damage Repair V** ...............................................4
Humanities/Fine Arts*** .................................................3
Social/Behavioral Science*** ..........................................3
Total Semester Hours .............................17

* Although not a requirement for this degree, students
are strongly encouraged to take HUDV 1100 during the
first semester of enrollment.
** Capstone Experience: To qualify for the A.A.S. Degree, the
student must complete a comprehensive lab project and
pass a comprehensive written exam.
*** Consult program advisor for proper choice of course.