Auto Body Collision Technology - AAS Degree (2010-2011)
Willmar (72 Credits) - Education Plan

Automobile body technicians are skilled metal repair experts who may be involved with all phases of auto body repair. This program offers students an opportunity to use state-of the-art equipment such as computerized measuring systems, laser-guided measuring systems, computerized paint mixing systems, and other sophisticated equipment found in high tech auto collision shops. Ridgewater College has one of the most up-to-date facilities in the state of Minnesota, with the latest in modern equipment for diagnosis and repair of cars and light trucks. Students spend a large amount of time in the shop applying the knowledge they have learned in the classroom.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(13 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ABOD 1111 Minor Body Repair 6 
ABOD 1112 Welding Processes and Corrosion Repair Procedures 6 
ABOD 1113 Vehicle Preparation 3 
ABOD 1124 Body and Glass Service 1 
ABOD 1125 Automotive Refinishing 4 
ABOD 1126 Refinishing Lab and Estimating 9-11*
ABOD 2131 Color Matching and Blending 4 
ABOD 2132 Collision Refinishing and Estimating 2 
ABOD 2133 Collision Damage Replacement 4 
ABOD 2135 Wheel Alignment and Mechanical Systems 9 
ABOD 2145 Major Collision Repair Lab 5 
ABOD 2146 Skillbuilding Lab 2-8*
GSWS 1401 Employment Preparation 1 
Total Credits: 52  
Note there is a data error. The credits listed in this section total 45 while the section is listed as having 52 credits.
 
Elective Courses
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
MATH 109 Elements of Algebra & Trigonometry 4 
MATH 110 Contemporary Concepts in Mathematics 3 
PHYS 100 Concepts in Physics 4 
PHYS 101 College Physics 4 
SCI 105 Physical Science 4 
Total Credits: 3  
 
Goal Area 1: Communications
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CMST 121 Introduction to Communication 3 
ENGL 121 College Composition I - Critical Reading & Writing 3 
Total Credits: 3  
 
Goal Area 5: History and the Social/Behavioral Sciences
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ECON 195 Introduction to Economics 3 
ECON 288 Entrepreneurial Economics 3 
HIST 250 Minnesota History 3 
POLS 133 State and Local Government 3 
PSYC 131 Introduction to Psychology 4 
SOC 105 Introduction to Sociology 3 
SOC 106 General Social Problems 3 
SOC 242 Racial and Cultural Minorities 3 
Total Credits: 3  
 
Goal Area 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ART 120 Introduction to Art Studio 3 
SPCH 223 Effective Listening 3 
SPCH 225 Small Group Communication 3 
SPCH 226 Interpersonal Communications 3 
SPCH 227 Intercultural Communication 3 
Total Credits: 3  
 
Elective Courses
(1 Course)
Recommended elective:
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ECON 190 Personal Finance 3 
Total Credits: 8  
 
Total AAS Degree Credits: 72  

*Credits for this course are variable. See your Advisor about this course.