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Timothy Brandon
Dean of Business & Industry Departments/Offices: - Academic And Student Affairs
- Associate Dean Of Aviation
- Business And Industry
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Timothy's courses at LSC
Subject
Course Number
Title/Description
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1402
Introduction to Auto Body Industry & Safety This course provides an introduction to the collision repair industry along with the tools, equipment, and processes involved. The retrieval of repair information using on-line, book, and computer-based resources will be discussed. This course meets the requirements set forth by the ASE Education Foundation regarding the fundamentals of shop safety and environmental hazards. Students will learn to perform tasks related to the sustainment of a safe work environment. The student will understand and apply environmental and personal safety standards. (Prerequisites: NG Reading score of 235 or higher) (1.5 hrs lec/1 hr lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1412
Automotive Interiors, Glass, and Bolt-on Panels This course will look at the steps necessary to complete a variety of installation repair and removal procedures as applicable to automotive trim, glass, and bolt-on panels. Students will be introduced to the tools and processes used in the disassembly of automotive interiors and exteriors. The materials and manufacturing process will be discussed along with the safety requirements for working on active and passive occupant safety systems. An introduction to automotive interior fabrication will also be discussed.. (Prerequisites: ABTE 1402, or instructor approval) (1 hrs lec/6 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1425
Panel Straightening & Refinish Procedures This course meets the requirements set forth by the ASE Education Foundation regarding the fundamentals of metal finishing, body filling, paint preparation and application. Students will begin by learning proper shop safety and processes to repair damage in automotive related metals. These processes include repair by hand and with repair equipment. Students will then prepare automotive related panels for the refinish process, apply proper coatings, and learn to properly spray refinish products to an array of substrate coatings and base materials. (Prerequisites: ABTE 1402, or instructor approval) (1 hrs lec/6 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1425
Simple Dent Repair
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1428
Auto Body Welding and Adhesives This course covers safety procedures, basic welding of steel and galvanized metals, introduction to aluminum and silicon-bronze welding, plasma cutting, and adhesive bonding processes. Major emphasis is placed on collision facility Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding and welding according to Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) welding standards. (Prerequisites: ABTE 1402) (1 hr lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1435
Introduction to Refinishing This course provides the student with an understanding of automobile refinishing fundamentals and the ability to properly and safely use refinishing materials and equipment to perform basic surface preparation and material application procedures. (Prerequisites: None) (2 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1440
Auto Trim and Glass Service
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1445
Auto Mechanical Systems
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1445
Auto Body Mechanical, Electrical and Diagnostic Systems This course meets the requirements set forth by the ASE Education Foundation regarding the fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic systems. Students learn proper shop safety, part identification, inspection concepts, and the operation and repair of these systems in automobiles. Students learn the use of scan tools, diagnostic equipment, and repair processes of mechanical systems related to collision repair. (Prerequisites: ABTE 1402, or instructor approval) (1 hrs lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1455
Automotive Refinishing
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1455
Advanced Refinish Techniques This course meets the requirements set forth by the ASE Education Foundation regarding advanced refinish and composite repair processes. The student will be introduced to two-tone, multilayer, color and clear blending techniques along with application theories and concepts of solvent-based and waterborne refinish materials. The student will perform multi panel blending of color and clear along with multi stage refinish procedures applied to a variety of substrates. (Prerequisites: ABTE 1402 and ABTE 1425, or instructor's consent) (1 hr lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1464
Collision Damage Analysis and Estimating This course meets the requirements set forth by the ASE Education Foundation regarding structural, non-structural, and damage analysis. Upon completion, the student will be able to compare pre-accident condition and post-accident repairs in accordance with the best practices of collision estimating and damage analysis. (Prerequisites: None) (1 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1465
Collision Damage Repair This course provides the student with an understanding of collision damage repair techniques and the ability to properly and safely perform pounding, pulling, and pushing procedures to repair collision damaged body panels. (Prerequisites: ABTE1425 or instructor's consent) (1 hr lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1475
Collision Damage Replacement
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1475
Collision Damage Replacement and Composite Repair This course provides the student with an understanding of automobile body panel replacement techniques and the ability to properly and safely perform cosmetic and structural panel replacement procedures. (Prerequisites: ABTE 1402 and ABTE 1425, or instructor approval) (1 hr lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1480
Production Lab
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1485
Unibody and Frame Repair This course meets the requirements set forth by the ASE Education Foundation regarding structural analysis. Focus is placed on the critical industry equipment and measuring devices used in straightening auto body structures. Students will learn concepts and terminology used in alignment and repair of auto body structures and will analyze uni-body and frame damage. (Prerequisites: ABTE 1402, or instructor approval) (1.5 hr lec/1 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1490
Custom Refinish, Fabrication Tools, and Techniques This course allows the student to advance their skills into non-traditional fabrication and refinish techniques. This course provides additional applications in metal forming, welding, upholstery, and custom refinish concepts. Upon completion the student will be able to identify and use multiple pieces of equipment beyond that of typical collision repair. Custom painting, graphics, metal working, and hydro dipping will be discussed. Students expand their ability to work with metal and create custom components. (Prerequisites: ABTE 1402 and ABTE 1455, or instructor approval) (2 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ABTE
Course Number: 1495
Auto Body Plastic Repairs This course provides the student with an understanding of automotive plastic repair techniques and the ability to properly and safely perform automobile plastic repairs. (Prerequisites: ABTE1435 or instructor's consent) (1 hr lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 1310
Applied Safety and Environmental Stewardship This course is a combination of theory and applied hands-on activities that meets the requirements set forth by the ASE Education Foundation pertaining to personal, industrial, and environmental safety awareness and practices. Applicable components of OSHA 1910, MNOSHA, and the MN DOL are covered along with an introduction to consensus standards organizations and governing bodies. Federal EPA (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency [MPCA]) regulations as they apply to the automotive repair industry will be discussed and verified. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) retrieval, interpretation, and storage will be covered. Automotive lift safety as address by the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) will be provided. Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and automotive asbestos abatement requirements will also be covered and developed. (Prerequisites: a score of 236 or higher on the QAS portion and a score of 236 or higher on the Arithmetic portion of the Accuplacer; and a score of 250 or higher on the reading portion of the Accuplacer, or completion of ENGL/READ 0950 or 0955 (or equivalent course or higher). ENGL/READ 0955 may be taken concurrently with Semester I coursework) (1 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 1320
Information Systems and Shop Management This foundational course utilizes industry standard computer-based automotive information management and shop operational management software to prepare the Automotive Service Technician for entry-level employment. The course will also include computer network design and configuration to support shop operations. Shop management software will be used for vehicle write-up, estimation, and repair order management. Regulatory agencies and laws governing the automotive service repair industry will be introduced. This course will also emphasize professionalism, ethics, and interpersonal communication in an automotive industry work environment and will explore automotive career opportunities. (Prerequisites: ASTE 1310 or instructor approval) (1 hrs lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 1330
Automotive Fundamentals and Maintenance This course is designed for both individuals wanting to become professional automotive and light duty truck technicians and those looking to see how modern vehicles are engineered, classified, and built. The course allows for the disassembly and reassembly of the modern vehicle and requires the extensive use of hand tools. The identification and repair of various fastener types will be covered. Fundamental vehicle systems and their operation will be addressed. Students will perform vehicle inspections and maintenance. Gas Metal Arc Welding along with Oxy-acytelyne torch use is covered. Maintenance and repair related to engines, transmissions, and drivetrains will be performed in accordance with ASE G1 requirements. (Prerequisites: ASTE 1310) (2 hrs lec/6 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 1350
Electronic Control Units and Scan Tools This course establishes the foundational automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and scan tool competencies required to function as a professional automotive technician. Students are introduced to the fundamental architecture and operation of ECUs including inputs, outputs, actuator tests, system tests, and component/system resets. Stand-alone scan tool and laptop-based architecture and operation are explained. Students operate at the level of a professional vehicle maintenance and light repair technician (ASE G1) to train and program Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Reset Maintenance Monitors and Reset Battery Charging System Monitors, and check and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). (Prerequisites: ASTE 1330 and ASTE 1340 or instructor approval) (1 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 2440
Brakes
Subject: ASTE
Course Number: 2480
Advanced Air Conditioning This course expands on the principles of air conditioning covered in ASTE1410. Emphasis will be on becoming more proficient in diagnosis, recovery, charging, and performance testing. Emphasis will be placed on major and minor component replacement procedures. All repairs will be accomplished using environmentally safe procedures. (Prerequisites: ASTE1400 and ASTE1410) (0 hrs lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: WLDG
Course Number: 1380
Auto Body Welding
