Auto Body Technology, A.A.S.
Major Code: 2054The A.A.S. in Auto Body Technology will prepare graduates for entry into the field of automotive collision repair as specialized technicians in areas such as: tear-down and reassembly, structural realignment, metalwork, and refinishing. The series of courses required for the degree will cover topics necessary to pass the ASE/I-CAR examinations in the areas of collision repair and refinishing. The Associate Degree program will include a ten week summer work experience in collision repair.
A new, state-of-the-art, Auto Body Technology building houses a lab and classroom dedicated to auto body repair, refinishing, and estimating. Morrisville’s original 50,000 square foot automotive facility provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop additional skills in other areas of automotive service and repair. In addition to the core collision repair courses, students receive practical laboratory experience in diagnosis and repair of electrical/electronics, air conditioning, brakes, steering, suspension, alignment, and welding.
BOCES/Technical Secondary Education will be evaluated and credit may be awarded upon successful completion of first year with a minimum of 2.0 in an automotive curriculum.
Accreditation
I-CAR non-structural and refinish platinum certifications are available to AAS Auto Body Technology graduates who pass the certification exam.
Graduation Requirements
All AAS programs require a minimum of 60 credit hours including 20 credit hours from Liberal Arts and Science courses. To fulfill these requirements along with the required courses for this program, 60 credits are required for this program. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or greater in all Automotive classes. An overall GPA of 2.0 or higher is required for graduation.
Program Requirement
Students are required to have a tool set and roll around tool box.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon Successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate proper metal joining and straightening methods
- Inspect, remove, install, align panels, doors and trim to meet shop standards
- Apply safety and environmental guideline standards
- Explain written procedures as outlined in estimates
- Apply a refinish to an acceptable color match
SUNY General Education Requirements: All SUNY Morrisville AAS degree programs require completion of at least 20 credits of SUNY GE, a minimum of four (out of ten) knowledge and skills areas (including the four required knowledge and skills areas as indicated below), and completion of the two core competencies. The specific courses required within each knowledge and skills area/core competency for this degree program are outlined below.
Knowledge and Skills Areas:
| Field Name | Field Value |
|---|---|
| Communication Written & Oral (required) | as advised |
| Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (required) | as advised |
| Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (required) | as advised |
| Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (required) | as advised |
| Humanities | as advised |
| Social Sciences | PSYC 101 |
| The Arts | as advised |
| US History and Civic Engagement | as advised |
| World History and Global Awareness | as advised |
| World Languages | as advised |
Core Competencies:
| Field Name | Field Value |
|---|---|
| Information Literacy (required) | as advised |
| Ciritical Thinking and Reasoning (required) | as advised |
Curriculum Requirements
A minimum of 60 credits is required for degree completion.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| AUTO 102 | Metals | 3 |
| AUTO 104 | Basic Auto Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUTO 109 | Chassis Analysis I | 4 |
| AUTO 110 | Summer Work Experience | 3 |
| AUTO 155 | Intermediate Auto Electricity | 3 |
| AUTO 202 | Autobody Fundamentals | 3 |
| AUTO 209 | Chassis Analysis II | 4 |
| AUTO 259 | Non-Structural Repair Refinish | 5 |
| AUTO 260 | Auto Air Cond & Refrg Recovery | 1 |
| or AUTO 261 | Auto Air Condition & Heat | |
| AUTO 269 | Refinishing & Structure Mg | 5 |
| AUTO 279 | Autobody Structural Repair | 6 |
| Required SUNY General Education Coursework | ||
| SUNY General Education Communication Written and Oral as Advised | 3-6 | |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SUNY General Education Mathematics as Advised | 3 | |
| SUNY General Education Natural Sciences as Advised | 3 | |
| SUNY General Education Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice as Advised | 3 | |
| Additional SUNY General Education as Advised | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
Sample Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| AUTO 102 | Metals | 3 |
| AUTO 104 | Basic Auto Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUTO 109 | Chassis Analysis I (fall only) | 4 |
| AUTO 202 | Autobody Fundamentals (fall only) | 3 |
| MATH - SUNY General Education Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning as Advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AUTO 155 | Intermediate Auto Electricity | 3 |
| AUTO 209 | Chassis Analysis II (spring only) | 4 |
| AUTO 259 | Non-Structural Repair Refinish (spring only) | 5 |
| SUNY General Education Communication Written and Oral as Advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AUTO 110 | Summer Work Experience | 3 |
| AUTO 269 | Refinishing & Structure Mg (fall only) | 5 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SUNY General Education Natural Sciences as Advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| AUTO 260 | Auto Air Cond & Refrg Recovery | 1 |
| AUTO 279 | Autobody Structural Repair (spring only) | 6 |
| SUNY General Education Basic Communication: Written and Oral or Liberal Arts & Science Course as Advised | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Credits as Advised | 2-5 | |
| SUNY General Education Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice as Advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-18 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |