Automotive Collision Technology

Entry: Any Term
Length: 6 terms (18 months)
Degree: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

In our Automotive Collision Technology program, you'll learn the skills to perform all major and minor repairs to vehicles involved in collisions. We'll teach you body shaping, how to use a laser beam alignment machine, finishing techniques, and how to repair/replacement of damaged components, upholstery, and trim. You'll also take selected automotive courses pertinent to the automotive collision technician.

For more information about the Automotive Collision Technology program, contact:

Program Coordinator Daniel Terrian at 641.683.5242 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5242
Instructor Steve Garrett at 641.683.5209 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5209
Instructor Larry Simerl at 641.683.5211 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5211

Course Schedule

Catalog Number	Course Name	Credits
Term I
AUT140	Welding for Automotive Mechanics	2
AUT701	Basic Automotive Air Conditioning	1
CRR302	Intro to Collision Repair	2
CRR310	Adapters/Tools/Measurements	1
CRR321	Sheet Metal Damage	2
CRR328	Sheet Metal Fundamentals Theory	2
	Arts and Sciences elective(s)	3
	Total	13
Term II
CRR335	Application of Fillers	3
CRR336	Preparation of Fillers	3
CRR672	Electricity	2
CRR815	Detailing	2
	Arts and Sciences elective(s)	3
	Total	13
Term III
CRR414	Interior Body Construction	2
CRR450	Glass Service	2
CRR603	Mechanical Repairs	3
WEL333	Auto Collision Welding	2
	Arts and Sciences elective(s)	3
	Total	12
Term IV
AUT702	Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning	2
CRR201	Plastic Repair	2
CRR503	Frame and Unibody Damage Analysis	3
CRR611	Steering/Suspension	2
	Arts and Sciences elective(s)	3
	Total	12
Term V
CRR802	Introduction to Refinishing	2
CRR843	Color-Matching	3
CRR848	Computerized Paint Mixing	2
CRR872	Advanced Refinishing	2
	Arts and Sciences elective(s)	3
	Total	12
Term VI
CRR361	Collision Lab I	4
CRR742	Estimating Theory	2
CRR886	Advanced Refinishing II	4
	Arts and Sciences elective(s)	3
	Total	13

Students must complete a minimum of 18 semester credit hours of Arts & Sciences transferable electives and must earn at least one credit in each of the areas of math, science, social science, humanities, communication, information technologies, and fine arts to earn the A.A.S. degree.