Course Descriptions - Collision Repair (TB)
TB 094 PCE TOPIC
Non-credit professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide condensed coursework to meet the needs of working students and professionals. These courses are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) and OPI Renewal Units and are transcripted on the student’s continuing education transcript.
TB 112 AUTO AND PAINT SHOP SAFETY
Credits: 1
Term; (F)
A departmental orientation for new students in classroom and lab policies and procedures will be conducted in this course. Specialized tools used in the auto repair industry, shop safety, paint guns, hydraulic equipment, and air compressors, the proper use and care of personal safety equipment, and the safe handling and disposal of various chemicals are introduced.
TB 121 INTRO TO COLLISION REPAIR
Credits: 4
Term: (F)
Corequisites: TB 122, TB 123, & WELD 152
Covers shop safety, the handling of hazardous materials and toxic waste, basic methods and tools used in the repair of automotive sheet metal, proper methods of metal identification and automobile construction. Students are also introduced to estimating, damage analysis, the proper use and care of tools, measuring devices, fasteners and shop manuals.
TB 122 NON-STRUCTURAL COLLISION REPAIR
Credits: 4
Term: (F)
Corequisites: TB 121, TB 123, & WELD 152
Covers proper assessment, removal, replacement and alignment methods used on today’s vehicles. Students are also trained in the proper set up and use of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding equipment.
TB 123 INTRO TO REFINISHING
Credits: 4
Term: (F)
Corequisites: TB 121, TB 122, & WELD 152
Introduces students to proper preparation and application techniques, including blending of color coats, used when applying modern undercoats and refinish topcoats, with a strong emphasis on personal safety. Students also learn the causes, prevention and repair methods associated with various paint defects.
TB 130 BASIC AUTO CONSTRUCTION
Credits: 2
Term: (F)
This course will introduce students to the automotive body-repair business. Technical aspects of the auto design, the construction materials, as well as the classroom study of damage classification
and repair techniques will be introduced.
TB 134 CORRECTING SHEET METAL
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Prerequisite: TB 130
Theory and practice in manipulative skills are given in this course. Students will receive instruction and lab experience in roughing, bumping metal, shrinking, fillers and sanding. The theory and practice of welding thin gauge mild steel with a wire feed MIG welder will be taught.
TB 136 CORRECTING COLLISION DAMAGE
Credits: 5
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: TB 134
This course involves the study of impact forces and the transfer of energy through a vehicle. Students will study the unit-body and full-framed vehicle locating primary and secondary damage.
TB 141 SURFACE PREPARATION AND UNDERCOATS
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
This course introduces students to the processes involved in preparing metal surfaces for different types of undercoats. The importance of corrosion protection is also covered in this course.
TB 142 TOP COAT APPLICATION
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Students in this course will learn the basic theory of top coat application and the tools and equipment used in the process. These procedures will then be put to use in the shop on practice panels.
TB 150 PAINT REMOVAL
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: TB 141
Students will evaluate and study the condition of old paint film and its thickness as well as analyze the most efficient way of removal using chemical strippers, bead blasters, or mechanical sanders.
TB 153 OVERALL REFINISHING
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: TB 142
This course includes a comprehensive study of auto refinishing techniques. Students will develop skills in sanding and masking operations used to properly refinish a complete automobile with urethane basecoat-clearcoat.
TB 154 PAINT PROBLEMS
Credits: 1
Term: (S)
Co requisite: TB 153
Students will participate in laboratory practice and preparation to determine the causes of various paint failure due to break down, improper preparation, incompatible materials, wrong use of materials, or poor spray techniques.
TB 194 PCE TOPIC
Credits: VARIES (Sufficient Demand)
Credit-bearing professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide students and professionals condensed courses for skills upgrades, Professional Certification requirements, and as electives for the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degrees. These courses may be eligible for financial aid for students pursuing the AA or AS degrees and are transcripted on the student’s undergraduate transcript.
TB 220 FIBERGLASS AND PLASTIC REPAIR
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Prerequisite: TB 136
This course covers the different repair procedures and materials for repairing the plastics and composites found in modern automobiles. Refinishing procedures for these materials are also covered in this course.
TB 221 STRUCTURAL COLLISION REPAIR
Credits: 6
Term: (S)
Prerequisites: TB 122, TB 123, & WELD 152
Corequisites: TB 222 & TB 223
Covers methods used in the inspection, measurement, and repair of structural body damage. This class adheres to guidelines as prescribed by vehicle manufacturers, I-CAR and ASE.
TB 222 PLASTIC AND COMPOSITE REPAIR
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisites: TB 122, TB 123, & WELD 152
Corequisites: TB 221 & TB 223
Covers identification, pretreatment, and the repair of plastics and composites that are used in the manufacture of modern automobiles. Students are also trained in the proper refinishing methods required for these materials.
TB 223 ADVANCED REFINISHING
Credits: 4
Term: (S)
Prerequisites: TB 122, TB 123, & WELD 152
Corequisites: TB 221 & TB 222
Covers more advanced refinishing topics including the basics of color theory, tinting, and multistage finishes.
TB 243 PANEL REPLACEMENT
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Prerequisite: TB 136
This course will give students practical experience in removal and replacement of weld-on and adhesive bonded panels, door skins, and rocker, quarter and top panels.
TB 245 PRODUCTION BODY REPAIR
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: TB 243
In this course, students’ work will be compared to industry flat rate charges used when repairing damage. The learning experiences are simulated to on-the-job work conditions stressing quality and shop flat-rate time. Students will be expected to function as an employer would expect in areas such as dependability, working independently, and customer relations.
TB 246 TOTAL BODY REBUILDING AND SECTIONING
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
This course covers the theory and practice in the use of body measuring equipment including tram gauges and centering gauges. Students will use frame and body pull systems to return a lab vehicle to its proper dimensions and will study the theory of full-body sectioning and proper use of recycled parts.
TB 248 SPOT REPAIR AND BLENDING
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Co requisite: TB 153
This course provides an overview of the procedures used when performing spot repairs on modern vehicles.
TB 249 PAINT FORMULATION AND TINTING
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Co requisite: TB 248
This course provides instruction and practice in the process of mixing paint from tinting colors. Assigned lab projects will give students the opportunity to mix, adjust, and tint to achieve a blendable color match.
TB 250 PRODUCTION REFINISHING
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: TB 249
Emphasis in this course will be on refining skills and increasing productivity and will be timed for comparison with industry standards.
TB 254 SPECIALTY FINISHES
Credits: 1
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: TB 253
This course provides instruction and practical experience in custom finishes as well as new production applications. Students will receive instruction and lab experience using metal flake, pearl, and candy.
TB 255 ESTIMATING COLLISION DAMAGE
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
This course will focus on instruction in the procedures of estimating collision and refinishing repairs. A study will be made of parts catalogs, flat-rate manuals, and computer estimation programs.
