LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Auto Collision Repair
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0188 (Effective Fall 2003 - Summer 2008)
Auto collision repair technicians possess the necessary skills to perform
collision repair and refinishing according to the "manufacturer's
specifications." Using hand and power tools, they straighten bent frames and
body sections, replace badly damaged parts, smooth out minor dents and
creases, remove rust, fill small holes and renew painted surfaces. Auto
collision repair technicians are employed by collision repair shops, new car
dealerships, refinishing businesses and auto restoration shops. Formal
training is highly desirable, because advances in technology in recent years
have greatly changed the structure, the components and even the materials used
in automobiles. The Auto Collision Repair Program is certified by the National
Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Although this curriculum
does not provide state certification, state certification tests are available
at any Michigan Secretary of State Office.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section
for skills assessment and advising information.
INFORMATION
Contact the Transportation Technologies Department located at the LCC Aviation
Center, 3428 W. Hangar Drive, Lansing, MI 48906, telephone number (517) 267-
5880.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 51 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
AUTB 110 Non-Structural Repair (See Note 1) 3
AUTB 112 Advanced Non-Structural Repair 5
AUTB 114 Auto Body Welding and Cutting (See Note 1) 5
AUTB 116 Auto Body Structural Repair 5
AUTB 118 Introduction to Refinishing (See Note 1) 5
AUTB 120 Advanced Refinishing 5
AUTB 122 Collision Repair Estimating 3
AUTB 124 Automotive Plastic Repair 3
AUTB 162 Collision Repair Internship (See Notes 1 & 2) 3
AUTO 100 Auto Service I 3
AUTO 110 Auto Electrical Theory 5
AUTO 150 Auto Steering & Suspension 3
AUTO 160 Auto Heat & Air Conditioning 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 20-25 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below:
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 16-20 Credits
(See General Education Core Requirements for information on how to fulfill
these requirements. Core area proficiency exams, where appropriate, are
available for each core area.)
Communication Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3-4
Mathematics Core Area 3-4
Science Core Area 4-5
Writing Core Area 3-4
CHOICE 2: Automotive Related 4-5 Credits
AUTB 160 Auto Body Repair and Painting 4
AUTO 215 Engine Performance/Tune-Up 5
AUTO 225 Automotive Computers 5
MINIMUM TOTAL 71
NOTES:
1. Students must obtain department approval from the Transportation
Department prior to registering for these courses.
2. AUTB 162 may be repeated one time for additional internship experience.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
AUTB 110 AUTB 112 AUTB 116 AUTB 122
AUTB 114 AUTO 110 AUTB 120 AUTB 124
AUTB 118 Lim.Ch. AUTO 160 AUTB 162
AUTO 100 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. AUTO 150
Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
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