2010-2011 Automobile Collision Repair
and Refinishing Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
| Required Courses | Credits |
| ABDY 111 Introduction to Auto Body Repair | 5 |
| ABDY 112 Minor Collision Repair | 6 |
| ABDY 121 Automobile Body Structural Repair | 6 |
| ABDY 122 Automobile Collision Mechanics | 5 |
| ABDY 131 Introduction to Refinishing Principles | 6 |
| ABDY 132 Introduction to Automotive Undercoats & Plastics | 6 |
| ABDY 141 Advanced Automotive Refinishing | 6 |
| ABDY 142 Introduction to Automotive Paint Blending and Color Matching |
7 |
| AUTO 202 ASE Exam Preparation | 1 |
| CAPP 120 Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COMT 109 Human Relations | 3 |
| M 114 Extended Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| TRID 140 Automobile Sheet Metal and Structural MIG Welding | 2 |
| TRID 150 Environmental and Shop Practices | 2 |
| TRID 152 Vehicle Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | 3 |
| TRID 180 Electrical Systems | 4 |
| WRIT 122 Introduction to Business Writing | 3 |
| Total minimum credits required for degree | 71 |
| Students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites. Math and English requirements are usually determined by performance on placement tests or transfer credits. | |
Suggested Plan of Study
Automobile Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician
Associate of Applied Science Degree
| First Semester | Credits |
| ABDY 111 | 5 |
| ABDY 112 | 6 |
| TRID 150 | 2 |
| TRID 140 | 2 |
| M 114 | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| ABDY 131 | 6 |
| ABDY 132 | 6 |
| TRID 152 | 3 |
| CAPP 120 | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Third Semester | Credits |
| ABDY 141 | 6 |
| ABDY 142 | 7 |
| COMT 109 | 3 |
| AUTO 202 | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Fourth Semester | Credits |
| ABDY 121 | 6 |
| ABDY 122 | 5 |
| TRID 180 | 4 |
| WRIT 122 | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
NOTE: This is a general program overview. For specific graduation requirements, please refer to the MSU Billings College of Technology catalog and visit with an academic or faculty advisor.
