Courses Applicable to Each Department
The following two generic course descriptions are available to each department listed on this page.
Department Prefix 888 (Course Name) 1-6 cr. hrs.
Designates a course taken at another institution and accepted for transfer credit by the department. This course number is used whenever no comparable course exists in the college catalog. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.
Department Prefix 998 (Course Name) Variable Credit
Designates a new course offered by the department which is being evaluated as to the appropriateness of the course to the major and/or the interest of students in enrolling in this particular topic. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.
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Course Descriptions Search
To search for a course description, type the beginning of the course name in the Course Title box and click Search, or to view descriptions of courses in a curriculum, select the curriculum from the Department drop-down list.
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Key to Course Descriptions
Abbreviations
(C) City Campus
(N) North Campus
(S) South Campus
F Fall
S Spring
F/S Fall and Spring
SS Summer Session
F+ Offered every other Fall
S+ Offered every other Spring
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Course Descriptions by Curriculum
To view descriptions of courses in a curriculum, click the curriculum name.
Auto Body Repair | | | | AB-130 | | INTRO TO AUTOBODY REPAIR | | A study in the various topics of Autobody Repair including safety, tools and equipment, vehicle designs and construction, paint systems and future technology. F (S) | | | | AB-140 | | DETAILING | | The total cleaning and upkeep of an automobile and its components. This will include the engine and luggage compartments and interior coverings as well as exterior finishes. Steam cleaning, proper use of an electric buffer, as well as compounding, color sanding, and waxing of the exterior finish will be included in the course.F (S) | | | | AB-150 | | AUTOBODY SKILLS I | | Repair of minor body damage. Included will be the repair of dents and scratches, featheredge sanding and the application of body fillers and undercoats. F(S) | | | | AB-151 | | LAB FOR AB150 | | F (S) | | | | AB-210 | | AUTOBODY SKILLS II | | Repair of major damage. Included will be the repair of sheet metal damage, replacement of body sheet metal, plastic repair and the application of various undercoats in preparation for refinishing. S (S) | | | | AB-211 | | LAB FOR AB210 | | S (S) | | | | AB-230 | | FRAME CONSTRUCTION & REPAIR | | Frame The analysis of damage including measuring, anchoring and pulling, straightening, stress relieving, and replacement of structural components on both frame and unibody vehicles. S (S) | | | | AB-231 | | LAB FOR AB230 | | S (S) | | | | AB-232 | | BODY WELDING | | This course entails the use of MIG welding and Plasma Arc cutting as used in collision repair. The methods and procedures of restoring structural integrity when replacing welded components will be included along with the different types of welds and joints. S (S) | | | | AB-234 | | ACCESSORY SERVICE AND REPAIR | | Service of all accessories on vehicles, including power windows, power locks, cruise control, power seats, automatic headlight dimmers, exterior and interior trim. ABS brakes and air bags will also be included. S (S) | | | | AB-235 | | LAB FOR AB234 | | S (S) | | | | AB-240 | | REFINISHING | | Techniques and procedures of paint application, single stage as well as two stage (base coat, clear coat) systems. F (S) | | | | AB-241 | | LAB FOR AB240 | | F (S) | | | | AB-242 | | ESTIMATING & SHOP MANAGEMENT | | Skills required to properly evaluate collision damage and repair, along with the procedures involved in writing a proper damage report and operation of the facilities will be included in this course. F (S) | | | | AB-888 | | EXTERNAL TRANSFER | | CREDIT ACCEPTED FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION FOR WHICH NO COMPARABLE COURSE EXISTS AT ERIE. | | |
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