AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR (ACR)
Automotive Welding | (Formerly ABR 115) This course will introduce the students to theory and the fundamentals of common ferrous and non-ferrous metal welding processes used in the collision repair industry. The course will focus on welding safety, gas welding and cuttin... | |
Paintless Dent Removal | This course will introduce the students to theory and the fundamentals of common Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) processes, along with tools and equipment used in the collision repair industry. The course will focus on: dent theory, vehicle inspection,... | |
Automotive Refinishing I | (Formerly ABR 130) This course will introduce the students to theory and basic fundamentals of vehicle finishing processes. The course will focus on paint and finishing safety, environmental practices, vehicle masking and protection, and surface prep... | |
Automotive Refinishing II | (Formerly ABR 131) This course will introduce the students to theory and the fundamentals of base coat and clear coat finishes, identification, set-up, and break down of finishing equipment, along with proper mixing and application of solvent base fi... | |
Automotive Mechanical Systems | (Formerly ABR 137) This course will introduce the students to theory and the fundamentals of the steering and suspension systems, drive trains, and braking systems as they apply to a collision repair technician. The course will focus on identificatio... | |
Automotive Electrical Systems | (Formerly ABR 138) This course will introduce the students to theory and the fundamentals of the air conditioning systems, cooling systems, fuel and exhaust systems, and automotive electronic systems as they apply to a collision repair technician. Th... | |
Non-Structural Repair II | (Formerly ABR 111) This course will introduce the students to theory and the fundamentals of repairing non-bolted vehicle body panels. The course will focus on the removal of interior and exterior trim, hardware, removing and installing stationary gl... | |
Automotive Detailing | (Formerly ABR 215) This course will introduce students to theory and the fundamentals of interior and exterior vehicle cleaning, and vehicle finish defect correction. The course will focus on: vehicle interior trim identification, soiled/stains ident... | |
Structural Repair | (Formerly ABR 230) This course will introduce the students to theory and the fundamentals of the vehicle's structural system. The course will focus on the identification and analysis of structural damage using both manual and computer measuring syste... | |
Automotive Refinishing III | (Formerly ABR 133) This course will introduce the students to theory and the fundamentals of color hue, saturation, and brightness and the tinting of automotive finishes. The course will focus on color matching, application of automotive finishes dur... | |
Refinishing IV/Custom Painting | This course will introduce the students to theory and the fundamentals of flames, pin-striping, wood grains, texture finishes, mural design, gold leafing, air brushing, and graphic design for automotive applications. The course will focus on the desi... | |
Damage Analysis & Shop Proceds | (Formerly ABR 235) This course will introduce students to theory and the fundamentals of identifying types of vehicle damages post collision. The course will focus on the preparation of written damage analysis, computerized analysis systems, and trai... | |
Special Topics in ACR | This course is designed to provide automotive collision repair students with opportunities to explore the diversity of topics, businesses, and products within the automotive collision industry not specifically addressed by existing courses in the cat... | |
Architectural Graphics | A course which presents the fundamental principles of graphical communication for the Architectural student in architectural terms. Students will learn to understand the built environment through drawing. Students will learn to communicate concepts... | |
Adv Conc of Pro AutoCAD Mgmt | Course is designed to teach an understanding of the concepts of sharing data through xref management as it relates to the division of AutoCAD files regarding the use of xref base drawing, model space drawing and paper space drawing. Establishing fil... | |
Architectural Design | This course enables the student to become familiar with the basic principles and considerations involved in the functional aesthetic aspects of architectural design. The course further provides the student with practical "hands on" experience in sol... | |
Architectural Working Drawings | This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to draw detailed building construction documents. Students draw site plans, foundation plans, floor plans, elevations and sections. | |
Structural Steel Design | Relating of structural steel components to a total structural system.NOTE: Student must furnish basic required equipment. | |
Reinforced ConcreteTimber Des | Relating concrete and timber structure components to total structural system.NOTE: Student must furnish basic required equipment. | |
Architectural Project Planning | This course provides the student with a practical problem-solving situation under job-like conditions. The student will synthesize all information previously learned to complete a building design project. This practical project will take the entire... | |
Architectural Illustration | This course is designed for students who are interested in using Autodesk 3ds Max Design software to enhance their 3D designs. Students will use the software to create 3D illustrations and rendering of products, interiors/exterior of buildings to pro... | |
Intro to Environmental Design | Sustainable design is demanded in the marketplace and is necessary for projects that attempt to get toward a 0 carbon footprint. Students will analyze case studies of existing sustainable designs. Students will be able to explain the development of s... | |
History of Architecture | Students will develop an understanding of building typologies and the background of notable architecture. Emphasis will be on the survey of styles of architecture from classical to modern architecture. | |
Architectural Analysis | This course will advance the student's ability to perform analysis of the form and space of the built environment beginning with experiential and empirical inquiry and expanding to formal, visual, compositional, and perceptual techniques. | |
Begin of Modrn Archtctrl Theor | This course is an introduction to the concept of architectural theory as an integral part of making, understanding, and interpreting works of architecture. | |
Commercial Working Drawings | Course designed to prepare students to complete plans and details of construction drawings of commercial buildings including; site plans, foundation, floor, wall, and roofing systems. | |
Portfolio & Professional Devel | This course will assist in preparing students for architectural career positions and develop skills that will increase their success in the market place. Presentation of design projects and professional development activities to enhance the student's... | |
Special Topics: Archit Techn | This course is designed to respond to the rapidly developing pace of advancement in technology. Specialized topics will include the areas of design and construction. Note: Topics will be identified for each section of the course. |