ACR 100 SAFETY (1-0-1)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Provides instruction in procedures and practices necessary for safe operation of automotive collision repair facilities. Topics include: work facility safety and cleanliness; safety devices; fire prevention and safety; and environmental safety.

ACR 101 AUTOMOBILE COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION (3-1-3)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Provisional admission, ACR 100
Introduces the structural configuration and identification of the structural members of various automotive unibodies and frames. Topics include: unibodies; frame types; stub frame types; body panels; and mechanical components.

ACR 102 EQUIPMENT & HAND TOOLS IDENTIFICATION (1-1-1)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Provisional admission, ACR 100
Introduces equipment and hand tools used in automotive collision repair. Topics include: safety procedures; hand tools; air supply systems; and hydraulic systems.

ACR 104 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (1-3-2)
Prerequisites: ACR 100, ACR 101, ACR 102
Introduces various mechanical and electrical systems requiring repair of damages incurred through automobile collisions. Topics include: engine accessory systems; emission control systems; air conditioning systems; braking systems; steering columns; engine removal and replacement sequence; lighting systems; and engine wiring.

ACR 105 BODY FIBERGLASS, PLASTIC & RUBBER REPAIR TECHNIQUES (1-7-3)
Prerequisites: ACR 100, ACR 101, ACR 102
Provides instruction in non-metallic auto body repair techniques. Topics include: cracked and splintered area repair, bonding agent usage, fiberglass and plastic body parts removal and replacement procedure, partial fiberglass header panel replacement procedure, plastics identification, plastic and rubber welding techniques, and Sheet Molded Compound (SMC) repairs.

ACR 106 WELDING AND CUTTING (2-5-4)
Prerequisites: ACR 100, ACR 107
Introduces welding and cutting procedures used in auto collision repair. Emphasis will be placed on MIG welding techniques. Topics include: MIG welding; oxyfuel welding; metal cutting techniques; resistance welding; unibody welding techniques; weld removal techniques; and safety procedures, and plasma arc welding.

ACR 107 TRIM, ACCESSORIES AND GLASS (1-3-2)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Provisional admission, ACR 100
Provides instruction in removal and replacement methods of a variety on non-structural cosmetic and safety features of the automobile. Topics include: interior and exterior trim; mirrors; weather stripping; stationary and nonstationary glass; interior components; fasteners; and safety procedures.

ACR 109 DAMAGE IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT (2-2-3)
Prerequisites: MAT 101, ACR 101, ACR 102, ACR 106, ACR 107, ACR 110
Co-requisite: ENG 101
Introduces procedures and resources used in the identification and assessment of automotive collisions damages. Topics include: assessment plan determination; damage analysis; collision estimation; service manual use; and computerized estimation.

ACR 110 MINOR COLLISION REPAIR (1-5-2)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Provisional admission, ACR 100
Introduces the materials and operations required to repair minor collision damage. Topics include: pick, file, and finish procedures; body repair materials identification; body fillers usage; disc grinder procedures, and stud welders.

ACR 120 CONVENTIONAL FRAME REPAIR (1-5-3)
Prerequisites: ACR 109, SCT 100
Emphasizes the diagnosis, straightening, measurement, and alignment of conventional automobile and truck frames. Topics include: alignment measurement systems; damage diagnosis; equipment types and usage; frame straightening, repair, and alignment; safety precautions, and computerized damage diagnosis.

ACR 121 UNIBODY IDENTIFICATION & DAMAGE ANALYSIS (1-4-2)
Prerequisite: ACR 109
Provides instruction in the identification and analysis of various forms of unibody damage. Topics include: collapse or buckle damage identification; sag damage identification, sideways damage identification, twist damage identification, and secondary damage identification; and lift equipment usage and safety.

ACR 122 UNIBODY MEASURING & FIXTURING SYSTEMS (1-4-2)
Prerequisite: ACR 121
Provides instruction in a variety of alignment measuring and fixturing systems. Topics include: universal mechanical system; universal laser system; dedicated fixture system; upper body panel measurement; and English/metric tape alignment measurement.

ACR 123 UNIBODY STRAIGHTENING SYSTEMS & TECHNIQUES (1-9-4)
Prerequisites: ACR 122, ACR 127
Introduces unibody straightening systems and techniques used in automotive collision repair. Topics include: equipment types and usage; safety procedures; primary/rough and secondary damage pull; single and multiple pull correction; and impact or pull stress relief.

ACR 124 UNIBODY WELDING TECHNIQUES (0-5-2)
Prerequisite: ACR 122
Provides instruction in specific welding applications in automotive collision repair. Topics include: MIG welder panel welding, plug weld collision repair, butt weld collision repair, lap weld collision repair, safety procedures, resistance welding, aluminum MIG welding, and aluminum TIG welding.

ACR 125 UNIBODY STRUCTURAL PANEL REPAIR & REPLACEMENT (1-5-3)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: ACR 122, ACR 124
Provides instruction in attachment methods, proper repair and replacement of structural panels, dimensional control, areas of high stress concentration, sectional principles, and crush zones. Selection and preparation of recycled parts will be emphasized. Topics include: primary structure; rear cross member; apron and rails; trans X members; rockers; w/s posts; hinge pillars; center pillars; floor plans; spot weld removal; panel sectional cuts; and damaged panel removal and replacement.

ACR 126 CONVENTIONAL BODY STRUCTURAL PANEL REPAIR (2-8-5)
Prerequisite: ACR 120
Introduces conventional body structural panel repair. A variety of removal and replacement techniques is emphasized. Topics include: partial or complete quarter panel removal and replacement and center pillar post removal and replacement.

ACR 127 UNIBODY SUSPENSION & STEERING SYSTEMS (2-3-2)
Prerequisite: ACR 122
Provides instruction in unibody suspension and steering system damage analysis and repair. Topics include: parallelogram suspension parts removal and replacement, rack and pinion steering removal and replacement, damage analysis, quick check system damage determination, front end suspension equipment, and safety procedures.

ACR 128 BOLT-ON BODY PANEL REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT (2-5-4)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Provides instruction in the removal and replacement of bolt-on automobile body panels. Topics include: hoods, decks, and header panels remove and replacement,  fenders removal and installation/coiling, door removal and installation, headlamp and filler panels removal and replacement, grills removal and replacement, and headlamp adjustment.

ACR 129 MAJOR COLLISION REPAIR INTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM (0-10-3)
Prerequisite: Completion of all required courses in the Major Collision Repair specialization
Provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Major Collision Repair specialization. Students will be mentored by qualified professional technicians as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility.  Topics include: conventional frame repair, unibody damage identification and analysis, unibody measuring and fixturing systems, unibody straightening systems and techniques, unibody welding techniques, unibody structural panel repair and replacement, conventional body structural panel repair, unibody suspension and steering systems, and bolt-on body panel removal and replacement.

ACR 130 SANDING, PRIMING AND PAINT PREPARATION (4-3-5)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Provisional admission, ACR 100
Introduces the materials and procedures involved in preparing automobile bodies for refinishing. Topics include: featheredging, masking procedures, safety procedures, surface preparation, corrosion preventative application, and primer surface applications; and spray gun operation and maintenance.

ACR 132 SPECIAL REFINISHING APPLICATION (2-8-5)
Prerequisites: ACR 109, ACR 136
Provides instruction in the equipment, material, and techniques used in the application of special paints. Emphasis will be placed on automotive refinishing procedures. Topics include: safety; paint identification; base metals preparation and priming; equipment use and maintenance; color application; original finish sealing; panel and spot repair and blending; thinners, reducers, and additives; and fiberglass, plastics, and rubber refinishing.

ACR 134 URETHANE ENAMELS REFINISHING APPLICATION (2-10-6)
Prerequisite: ACR 109
Provides instruction in the equipment, material, and techniques used in the application of urethane enamels paint. Emphasis will be placed on automotive refinishing procedures. Topics include: safety; paint identification; metals preparation and priming; equipment use and maintenance; base coat and clear coat application; color application of solid and metallic finishes; original finish sealing; panel and spot repair and blending; thinners, reducers, and additives; and tri-coal finishing.

ACR 135 TINT AND MATCH COLORS (2-8-6)
Prerequisites: ACR 132, ACR 134
Introduces methods and techniques used in the process of color matching and production. Topics include: tinting methods; gun techniques; variables adjustments; color flip-flop and correction; and reduction procedures.

ACR 136 DETAILING (1-4-2)
Prerequisite: ACR 134
Introduces the methods and techniques used in detailing a refinished automotive surface. Topics include: finish analysis, color sanding, polishes and glazes, cleaning vehicle, and decal and stripes.

ACR 137 PAINT AND REFINISHING INTERNSHIP (0-10-3)
Prerequisite: Completion of all required courses in Paint and Refinish specialization
Provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Paint and Refinishing specialization. Students will be mentored by qualified professional technicians as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include: sanding, priming, and paint preparation; special refinishing applications; urethane enamels; tint and match colors; detailing; and employability skills.