MATC 2024-25 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

AUTOBY-304

Credits: 1

AUTOBY-317

Credits: 2

AUTO2-164

Credits: 1

Basic Auto Mechanical Systems This course is designed to develop the ability to interpret automobile drawings and to understand the relation between drawings, basic trade theory and shop operations. AUTOBY-312 Credits: 1 Electrical Servicing for Auto Body Repairing Fundamental facts and principles of automotive electricity that apply to auto body repair are presented. Instruction covers such subjects as the storage battery, Ohm’s Law, and lighting, charging, and ignition circuits. AUTOBY-313 Credits: 1 Introduction to Color Match and Aluminum Lecture-demonstrations acquaint students with sheet metal preparation and re fi nishing techniques. Students practice color matching new and weathered fi nishes as well as sanding, masking, feather-edging, and applying undercoats, sealers, and color coats. Aluminum tools and technique differences are discussed and students will have the opportunity to use the aluminum equipment. Prerequisite(s): Complete AUTOBY-300, AUTOBY-301, AUTOBY-302, AUTOBY-303 and AUTOBY-305. Completion of or currently enrolled in AUTOBY-316, AUTOBY-317 and AUTOBY-315. AUTOBY-314 Credits: 1 Front-End Alignment This course covers the diagnosis and correction of steering and alignment problems. Students are instructed in the construction and operation of front-end alignment and wheel-balancing equipment used to correct faults in front-end suspension systems. AUTOBY-315 Credits: 5 Applied Collision Repair 2 Students are provided further lab experiences in various repairs including work on unibody construction; door locks and window regulators; aligning body components; wiring accessories; wet-sanding; and color mixing, blending and spraying. Trade safety regulations are emphasized. Practical lab exercises are performed on appropriate vehicles. Prerequisite(s): Complete AUTOBY-300, AUTOBY-301, AUTOBY-302, AUTOBY-303 and AUTOBY-305. Completion of or currently enrolled in AUTOBY-316, AUTOBY-317 and AUTOBY-313. AUTOBY-316 Credits: 5 Applied Collision Repair 1 Instruction includes live shop repairs, body panel repair/replacement and re fi nishing/blending on modern vehicles. Non-continuing/current students will be required to schedule and pass a hands-on competency test before the start date of the semester. Schedule with a counselor. Prerequisite(s): Complete AUTOBY-300, AUTOBY-301, AUTOBY-302, AUTOBY-303 and AUTOBY-305. Must be admitted to the Auto Collision Repair and Finish Technician program (31-405-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in AUTOBY-315.

Frame Measuring and Setup Students become familiar with frame and unibody construction, tools and equipment through lectures and demonstrations of straightening techniques on damaged automobiles using dedicated and universal bench measuring systems and conventional equipment. Shop safety is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Complete AUTOBY-300, AUTOBY-301, AUTOBY-302, AUTOBY-303 and AUTOBY-305. Must be admitted to the Auto Collision Repair and Finish Technician program (31-405 1). Completion of or currently enrolled in AUTOBY-313, AUTOBY-315 and AUTOBY-316. AUTOBY-322 Credits: 4 Sheet Metal Correction and Fundamentals The fundamentals of auto body safety regulations, damage analysis, unibody construction, and component alignment, plastic fi ller application, welding and dinging sheet metal damage are studied. Discussion, lectures and demonstrations pertain to these areas of auto body repair. Prerequisite(s): Must be concurrently enrolled in AUTOBY-301, AUTOBY-302, AUTOBY-303 and Estimating and Damage Analysis This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop skills in auto body construction, model identi fi cation, damage analysis, parts sources, handwritten damage reports, computerized damage reports and removal/installation of bolted on panels. Prerequisite(s): When registering for this course, students must also be registered in AUTOBY-322, AUTOBY-301, AUTOBY-325 and AUTOBY-326. AUTOBY-325 Credits: 2 Re fi nishing 1 and Personal Safety In this course, learners prepare surfaces to be re fi nished by utilizing cleaning and sanding while protecting non-re fi nish areas of the vehicle from overspray and component damage. Existing fi nish defect and substrate assessment along with primer product choices, buf fi ng, polishing, and inspection for fi nal delivery are also introduced. When registering for this course, students must also be registered in AUTOBY-300, AUTOBY-322, AUTOBY-323 and AUTOBY-305. AUTOBY-326 Credits: 4 Sheet Metal Correction and Re fi nishing2 Techniques of auto body repair are presented including safety regulations, damage analysis, unibody construction, plastic fi ller application, welding and dinging sheet metal damage. Practical lab exercises are performed on lab mock-ups. Prerequisite(s): When registering for this course, students must also be registered in AUTOBY-322, AUTOBY-301, AUTOBY-323 and AUTOBY-325. AUTOBY-305. AUTOBY-323 Credits: 1

Applied Automotive Experience 1 Provides the student an opportunity to reinforce newly acquired skills in an approved automotive repair environment and provides occupational experience in the automotive fi eld. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in AUTO2-151. Must be admitted to the Automotive Technology – Comprehensive program (10-602-6). Must be employed at an approved automotive repair facility. AUTO2-165 Credits: 1 Applied Automotive Experience 2 Provides the student an opportunity to reinforce newly acquired skills in an approved automotive repair environment and provides occupational experience in the automotive fi eld. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in AUTO2-151. Must be admitted to the Automotive Technology – Comprehensive program (10-602-6). Must be employed at an approved automotive repair facility. AUTO2-166 Credits: 1 Applied Automotive Experience 3 Provides the student an opportunity to reinforce newly acquired skills in an approved automotive repair environment and provides occupational experience in the automotive fi eld. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in AUTO2-151. Must be admitted to the Automotive Technology – Comprehensive program (10-602-6). Must be employed at an approved automotive repair facility. AUTO2-167 Credits: 1 Applied Automotive Experience 4 Provides the student an opportunity to reinforce newly acquired skills in an approved automotive repair environment and provide occupational experience in the automotive fi eld. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in AUTO2-151 and must be admitted to the Automotive Technology – Comprehensive program (10-602-6). Must be employed at an approved automotive repair facility. AUTOBY – Auto Chassis Finish (Department 405) AUTOBY-301 Plastic and Composites Repair The use of plastics is commonplace on vehicle construction. Plastics are commonly damaged during a collision, and repairs to the plastic and composites may be required. This course provides the learner with the knowledge, processes and skills required to identify the type of plastic, the possible repair options, the repair techniques and the re fi nishing options for various types of plastics. Prerequisite(s): When registering for this course, students must also be registered in AUTOBY-300, AUTOBY-302, AUTOBY-303 and AUTOBY-305. Credits: 1

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