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2014-2015 Catalog

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2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Auto Body Repair, A.A.S.

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Faculty Advisor: Ricky Roach • 903-434-8189 (rroach@ntcc.edu)

Students should consult a faculty advisor or an academic advisor early in their program of study. This program is designed to prepare the student to enter into the workforce as an entry level collision repair technician. The program will offer state-of-the-art training using today’s technology with a hands-on approach. The skills obtained in this program can be used as a foundation for extended training, restoration projects, or entry into the job market as an entry level collision technician. Deviations from a degree plan will require a recommendation from the faculty advisor and approval of the Associate Vice President for Workforce Development.

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (18 Credit Hours)

Composition: 3 Hours

One course.

ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3 credit hours.

Mathematics: 3 Hours

One course.

MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 credit hours. (or equivalent or higher)

Speech: 3 Hours

Choose one course from the following:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours.
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours.

Computer Technology: 3 Hours

One course.

BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications 3 credit hours.

Language, Philosophy and Culture or Creative Arts Elective: 3 Credit Hours

Choose one course from the following:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th Century) 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the Present) 3 credit hours.
DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theatre 3 credit hours.
DRAM 2361 - Theatre History I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1301 - Appreciation of the Humanities: Pre-Classical through Renaissance 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1302 - Appreciation of the Humanities in Modern Times 3 credit hours.
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours

Choose one course from the following:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours.
COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communications 3 credit hours.
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit hours.
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography 3 credit hours.
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 credit hours.
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 credit hours.
HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.

Auto Body Repair Concentration (34 Credit Hours)

ABDR 1315 - Vehicle Trim and Hardware 3 credit hours. (Fall)
ABDR 1419 - Basic Metal Repair (Metal Repair 1) 4 credit hours. (Fall)
ABDR 1331 - Basic Refinishing (Refinishing 1) 3 credit hours. (Fall)
ABDR 1353 - Fiberglass Repair 3 credit hours. (Fall)
ABDR 1458 - Intermediate Refinishing (Refinishing 2) 4 credit hours. (Spring)
ABDR 2353 - Color Analysis and Paint Matching (Refinishing 3) 4 credit hours. (Fall)
ABDR 2441 - Major Collision Repair and Panel Replacement (Metal Repair 3) 4 credit hours. (Spring)
ABDR 1359 - Sheet Metal Fabrication I 3 credit hours.
ABDR 1391 - Special Topics: Custom Fabrication & Paint 3 credit hours.
ABDR 1455 - Non-Structural Metal Repair 4 credit hours.

Other Courses in the Major (10 Credit Hours)

WLDG 1430 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc (MIG)Welding 4 credit hours. (Fall, Spring)
Elective 3 credit hours.
Elective 3 credit hours.

Minimum Required - 62 Credit Hours

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