Auto Body (AB Courses)
AB 117 Print Reading and Interpretation
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introductory class where students will learn to read engineering drawings, evaluate
print specifications, recognize orthographic views and visualize the actual objects
or projects shown in the illustration. This course is not open to students who are
enrolled in or have received credit for AB 330, AT 330, ET 330, MT 330, or AT/ET/MT
117.
AB 300 Shop Math and Measurement
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introduction to the mathematics used in the Industrial Technology programs. Students
will learn to solve problems using fractions, decimals, percentage, ratios and basic
geometric shapes. Students will learn about the Cartesian coordinate system and how
to use a variety of basic and precision measuring tools from rulers and tape measures
to calipers and micrometers. This course is not open to students who have received
credit for AT/ET/MT or WLDT 381 or AT/ET/MT/WLDT 300.
AB 351 Auto Body - Metal
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of auto body metal repair,
which includes metal finishing and plastic filler application.
AB 353 Auto Body Repair
3.0 units.
Prerequisite: AB 351 - Auto Body - Metal
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course is designed to increase student’s skill and knowledge in the areas of
frame; measurement, straightening, and alignment. Course work also includes panel
service, and structural panel replacement.
AB 354 Selected Auto Body Paint Projects
1.0 unit.
Prerequisite: AB 356 - Automotive Painting Techniques
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Projects selected by the student and developed under the direct supervision and of
instructional staff in the auto collision disciplines. Work is completed under the
supervision of the responsible instructor in the auto body lab. The student must
have the basic knowledge of painting techniques to complete the project.
AB 355 Selected Auto Body Metal Projects
1.0 unit.
Prerequisite: AB 351 - Auto Body - Metal
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Projects selected by the student and developed under the direct supervision of instructional
staff in the auto collision disciplines. Work is completed under the supervision
of the responsible instructor in the auto body lab. The student must have the basic
knowledge of painting techniques to complete the project.
AB 356 Automotive Painting Techniques
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course is designed to increase student’s skill and knowledge in the areas of
automotive painting techniques. Course work includes preparation of vehicle, types
of equipment, characteristics of paints, and techniques of paint application.
AB 358 Automotive Refinishing
3.0 units.
Prerequisite: AB 356 - Automotive Painting Techniques
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course is designed to increase student’s skill and knowledge in the application
of preparing, masking, painting, and detailing techniques. Course work also includes
restoring corrosion protection, plastic bumper repair, and custom air brush graphics.
AB 360 Collision Repair
5.0 units.
Prerequisite: AB 353 - Auto Body Repair
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course is designed to increase student’s skill and knowledge in the areas of
major collision repair, including vehicle construction, estimating, MIG welding, door,
roof, glass, chassis, and electrical service. Students will also develop their abilities
to achieve commercially acceptable speed and quality levels in auto collision repair.
AB 370 SkillsUSA
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Repeatable: 3.00
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to
ensure America has a skilled workforce. This SkillsUSA course prepares students for
employment and inter-collegiate competition in Career Technical Education. Students
will learn to plan projects, work in teams, solicit community support and develop
a range of skills valued by employers. Students registered for this class may not
register for ARCH 370, AT 370, EL 370, ET 370, MT 370 or WLDT 370 during the same
semester. Participation in the SkillsUSA competition is required. This course may
be repeated up to three times for credit with different competitions.
AB 389 Independent Projects
1.0 - 3.0 units.
Prerequisite: AT 100 - Automotive Fundamentals
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC-Determined after admission Courses for students capable
of independent work who demonstrate the need or desire for additional study beyond
the regular curriculum. Enrollment allows students to pursue activities such as directed
field experience, research, or development of skills and competencies under faculty
advisement and supervision. Independent projects may be earned in most disciplines.
Students wishing to enroll in Independent Projects should contact the appropriate
instructor identified in the class schedule. If the project proposed is acceptable
to that instructor, a contract will be developed. All contracts for these classes
must be completed and submitted to the Records Office no later than the end of the
second week of the semester. Students may enroll for any combination (unit value)
of Independent Projects 189 and/or 389 for a total of four semesters in a specific
discipline. Units are awarded depending upon satisfactory performance and the amount
of time committed by the student to the course. Allowable units vary according to
discipline, and are based on the following formula: 1 unit - 48 hours per semester
2 units - 96 hours per semester 3 units - 144 hours per semester