Introduction to Non-Structural Collision Repair

ABC100

Analysis of basic principles and industry best practices, including issues of human and environmental safety. Theory/overview of removing, repairing, replacing, and adjusting outer body panels; straightening and roughing out of damaged steel panels and preparing them for body filler; and repairing aluminum panels. Study of proper replacement of corrosion protection to the repaired panels and adjustment of panels for proper fit. Introductory theory of cutting and welding of steel. Fall Only.

2 Credits: 2 Lecture

Corequisites:
ABC104

Introduction to Non-Structural Collision Repair Applications

ABC104

Application of theory, techniques, principles, and industry best practices, including issues of human and environmental safety. Applied skills include removing, repairing, replacing, and adjusting outer body panels; straightening and roughing out damaged steel panels and preparing them for body filler; repairing aluminum panels for proper replacement of corrosion protection; and adjusting panels for proper fit.  Fall Only.

3 Credits: 0 Lecture, 9 Lab

Corequisites:
ABC100

Collision Repair Welding Procedures & Applications

ABC105

Introduction to the theory and application of collision repair welding for structural and nonstructural applications. Focus on gas metal arc welding, squeeze-type resistance spot welding, spot weld drilling and removal, and cutting processes. Includes weld joint preparation and corrosion protection. Spring Only.

3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab

Collision Estimating

ABC110

Introductory theory and application of collision estimating. Industry's best practices for preparing estimates and supplements using reference manuals. Skill development in preparing computer-generated estimates and supplements. Traditional and computer-assisted methodologies for determining the reparability and cost involved in labor, parts, and materials. Fall Only.

3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab

Fundamentals of Electrical/Electronic & Air Conditioning

ABC115

Study of the operating principles of automotive air conditioning and automotive electrical and electronic systems. Emphasis on diagnosing common malfunctions and servicing these components. Discussion includes the technician's responsibility regarding environmentally hazardous materials and the federal laws and regulations governing them. Spring Only.

2 Credits: 2 Lecture

Corequisites:
ABC116

Electrical/Electronic & Air Conditioning Applications

ABC116

Application of theory, techniques, principles, and industry best practices for servicing automotive air conditioning and automotive electrical and electronic systems. Emphasis on diagnosing common malfunctions and servicing these components. Discussion includes the technician's responsibility regarding environmentally hazardous materials and the federal laws and regulations governing them. Spring Only.

1 Credit: 0 Lecture, 3 Lab

Corequisites:
ABC115

Basic Refinishing

ABC125

Theoretical aspects of automotive refinishing. Technical overview of safety practices (personal and environmental), surface preparation, application techniques, selection/application of undercoatings for long-term durability, and equipment use. Fall Only.

2 Credits: 2 Lecture

Corequisites:
ABC129

Chassis Alignment, Steering & Suspension Principles

ABC127

Study of chassis realignment for vehicles that have been involved in collisions. Theory and application of damage analysis and realignment to restore vehicles to their pre-accident condition. Operating principles behind steering and suspension, rack and pinion, steering gears, and conventional steering systems. Theoretical operation and repair principles for power steering, steering geometry, wheel alignment, and static and dynamic wheel balancing. Spring Only.

2 Credits: 2 Lecture

Corequisites:
ABC128

Chassis Alignment, Steering & Suspension Application

ABC128

Application of theory, techniques, principles, and industry best practices for chassis realignment of vehicles that have been involved in collisions. Applied skills include damage analysis and realignment to restore vehicles to their pre-accident condition. Examination of operating principles behind steering and suspension, rack and pinion, steering gears, and conventional steering systems. Application of repair principles for power steering, steering geometry, wheel alignment, and static and dynamic wheel balancing. Spring Only.

1 Credit: 0 Lecture, 3 Lab

Corequisites:
ABC127

Basic Refinishing Applications

ABC129

Demonstration and application of techniques used for refinishing vehicles. Emphasis on vehicle refinishing, personal and environmental safety, and techniques needed to accomplish an undetectable repair. Analysis of defects that commonly occur in collision refinishing. Skills developed include surface preparation, spray application techniques, equipment operation and maintenance, and proper application of undercoatings for long-term durability. Fall Only.

3 Credits: 0 Lecture, 9 Lab

Corequisites:
ABC125

Collision Repair Technology Internship

ABC180

A specialized off-campus work experience that applies the knowledge and skills developed during first year introductory collision repair courses. The experience will provide a functional understanding of collision repair theory, best practice, and safety. Internship candidates and participating collision repair facilities will require faculty approval prior to enrollment.

3 Credits: 0 Lecture, 15 Internship

Prerequisites:
ABC100 and ABC104 and ABC125 and ABC129

Auto Graphics

ABC181

Introduction to automotive graphics, custom painting, pinstriping, candy, lettering, and texturing as well as the equipment, materials, and tools needed. Discussion/practice: techniques, designing, aesthetics, history, and origin of automotive and motorcycle specialty painting. Course work includes designing, developing, and producing a custom paint project. (ART)

3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab

Automotive Aero-enhancements

ABC182

Introduction to the equipment, materials, techniques, and tools used to create custom composite parts. Discussion/practice: techniques, design, historical origins, and emerging trends as related to the aesthetics of automotive aero-enhancement. Course work includes designing, developing, and producing a custom aero-enhanced part.

3 Credits: 1 Lecture, 6 Lab

Structural Repair Procedures

ABC207

Theoretical study of structural collision damage and repair. Emphasis on the proper procedures for measuring, analyzing, and repairing damage to unibody and body-over-frame vehicles. Study and development of repair plans with emphasis on restoring vehicles to pre-accident condition using manufacturer and industry recommendations. Fall Only.

2 Credits: 2 Lecture

Corequisites:
ABC208

Prerequisites:
ABC100 and ABC104

Structural Repair Procedures Laboratory

ABC208

Application of theory and techniques used in structural collision damage repair. Applied skills include measuring and analyzing damaged unibody and body-over-frame vehicles, repairing damaged and misaligned vehicles, replacing parts of a vehicle that inspection shows may be unsafe for repair, and restoring corrosion protection. Emphasis on developing and implementing repair plans to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition using manufacturer and industry recommendations. Fall Only.

4 Credits: 0 Lecture, 12 Lab

Corequisites:
ABC207

Prerequisites:
ABC100 and ABC104

Collision-Related Mechanical Principles

ABC209

Theoretical study of techniques used to repair mechanical faults that occur as a result of collision. Emphasis on the removal and replacement of damaged mechanical components within the braking, cooling, drive train, fuel, intake, and exhaust systems. Study of the procedures for restoring restraints to proper and safe working order following a collision. Fall Only.

2 Credits: 2 Lecture

Corequisites:
ABC210

Prerequisites:
ABC100 and ABC104 and ABC115 and ABC116

Collision-Related Mechanical Application

ABC210

Application of theory, techniques, principles and industry best practices used to repair mechanical faults that occur as a result of collision. Emphasis on the removal and replacement of damaged mechanical components within the braking, cooling, drive train, fuel, intake, and exhaust systems. Study and application of the procedures for restoring restraints to proper and safe working order following a collision. Fall Only.

2 Credits: 0 Lecture, 6 Lab

Corequisites:
ABC209

Prerequisites:
ABC100 and ABC104 and ABC115 and ABC116

Automotive Restoration & Modification

ABC220

Advanced-level study and skill development needed to restore a vehicle to original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) specifications. Course work blends today's technologies in durability and preservation with era-specific authenticity from the 1900s through present day. The modification portion of the course covers the history of designs, styles, and trends ranging from the 1950s to present day. Vehicle alteration processes correlate to era-specific vehicles. Additional topics include the modifications parameters for safe highway use under Pennsylvania inspection codes.

3 Credits: 1 Lecture, 6 Lab

Advanced Refinishing Theory

ABC226

Theoretical study of advanced automotive refinishing. Topics include proper selection of single-stage topcoats, base coats, clear coats, and multi-coat finishes. Skills developed include the ability to identify and explain the repair procedures for defects that commonly occur in collision refinishing. Safety is emphasized. Spring Only.

2 Credits: 2 Lecture

Corequisites:
ABC227

Prerequisites:
ABC125 and ABC129

Advanced Refinishing Laboratory

ABC227

Application of theory and techniques used in advanced refinishing of vehicles following repair. Applied skills include the proper selection and application of single-stage topcoats, base coats, clear coats, and multi-coat finishes as well as identification and repair of defects that commonly occur in collision refinishing. Safety is emphasized. Spring Only.

4 Credits: 0 Lecture, 12 Lab

Corequisites:
ABC226

Repair Procedures Fundamentals

ABC228

Theoretical study of vehicle repair procedures: body panel repair using hammer and dolly; heat and cold shrinking; proper mixing, application, shaping, and finish sanding of body filler (including forming and smoothing of filled areas); fixed and moveable glass repair; removal/replacement of interior components and parts; and scratch/nick repair. Overview of identification and repair procedures (both welding and bonding) for plastic parts. Spring Only.

2 Credits: 2 Lecture

Corequisites:
ABC229

Prerequisites:
ABC100 and ABC104

Repair Procedures Applications

ABC229

Application of theory, techniques, principles and industry best practice of vehicle repair procedures: body panel repair using hammer and dolly; heat and cold shrinking; proper mixing, application, shaping, and finish sanding of body filler (including forming and smoothing of filled areas); fixed and moveable glass repair; removal/replacement of interior components and parts; and scratch/nick repair. Overview of identification and repair procedures (both welding and bonding) for plastic parts. Spring Only.

3 Credits: 0 Lecture, 9 Lab

Corequisites:
ABC228

Prerequisites:
ABC100 and ABC104

Collision Repair Operations

ABC345

Principles of collision repair shop operations. Emphasis on procedures, methods, and operations specific to the collision repair industry, with attention to the industry's emerging trends. Course work includes developing an operational manual, which serves to assess the student's ability to assimilate and apply knowledge gained from previous courses. (Writing Enriched ) Spring Only.

3 Credits: 3 Lecture

Prerequisites:
ABC100 and ABC104 and ABC110 and ABC115 and ABC116 and ABC125 and ABC127 and ABC128 and ABC129 and ENL111