AUB 110 Basic Auto Body Repair
This course covers the fundamentals of damage repair. It discusses the properties of the various types of metals used in vehicle construction and details how the shape of the various panels and structural components influence the way they react when damaged. It also explains the factors that determine the amount of damage that occurs when a vehicle is involved in a collision and finally the types of damage that occur in full frame and unibody vehicles. Also included is the usage of various types of hand tools, power tools and equipment, the application of metal straightening and shrinking techniques. Practical application involves students' working on vehicles with minor panel damage. 12 (2 lecture hours and 6 laboratory hours) Note: In addition to tuition, this course requires an additional variable tuition rate.