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An introduction to tools and assembly procedures required in the repair of collision damage with emphasis on safety. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

An introduction to basic metal straightening procedures utilizing hand and air tools with appropriate plastic filler application techniques. Personal and environmental safety practices will be taught. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding setup and use of GMAW equipment and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs.

Demonstrate sheet metal repair skills using mechanical and hydraulic equipment. Emphasis on attachment devices used to straighten and align exterior body panels.

This is a comprehensive course in the repair of non-metal coposities. Students will use approved product manufacturers' recommendations for repairing various types of non-metal composites. (Fall)

An introduction to current refinishing products shop safety and equipment used in the automotive refinishing industry. Emphasis on surface preparation masking techniques and use and care of paint guns. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

Expanded training in mixing and spraying of automotive topcoats. Emphasis on proper prepping and spraying techniques. Introduction to partial panel refinishing techniques buffing and paint removal techniques. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

A study of the basic shaping techniques required for fabricating sheet metal parts and pieces. Discussion will include custom cars and street rods. (Fall Spring)

A study of custom fabrication and paint as it applies to cars and street rods. Modifications of both exterior and chassis will be covered.

Electives should be chosen in consultation with your faculty and/or academic advisor.

Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job such as proposals reports instructions policies and procedures email messages letters and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents.

Finite Mathematics addresses topics of the application of common algebraic functions including polynomial exponential logarithmic and rational to problems in business economics and the social sciences. The applications include mathematics of finance including simple and compound interest and annuities systems of linear equations matrices linear programming probability including expected value and statistics including measures of central tendency measures of variation and normal distribution. (Fall Spring Summer)

Introduces and develops foundational skills in applying essential and emerging business productivity information technology tools. The focus of this course is on business productivity software applications including word processing spreadsheets databases presentation graphics data analytics and business-oriented utilization of the internet.

Advanced course in color theory color analysis tinting and advanced blending techniques for acceptable paint matching. Extended use of gun techniques and final detailing procedures. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

Choose one course from the following:

• 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 - Introduction to Humanities 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.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of behavior. Special emphasis is placed on methods of research and critical thinking skills. This is a survey course and covers a variety of topics theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. PSYC 2301 is reading and writing intensive and is a college sophomore course.

Study and application of communication within the business and professional context. Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations dyads teams and technologically mediated formats.

Instruction in preparation of vehicles for major repair processes. This course covers interpreting information from damage reports planning repair sequences selecting proper tools and organizing removed parts for repair and reinstallation.  Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.