AUTB 155 Plastic and Adhesives

Students participate in interactive classroom and lab exercises on identifying the different types of plastics and popular composites in use today. Instruction will include repair procedures, utilizing two component adhesives systems; replacement procedures; and refinishing procedures. Safety in the use, handling, and disposal of these materials will be stressed.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

AUTB 155Plastic and Adhesives

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trades and Industry

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Students participate in interactive classroom and lab exercises on identifying the different types of plastics and popular composites in use today. Instruction will include repair procedures, utilizing two component adhesives systems; replacement procedures; and refinishing procedures. Safety in the use, handling, and disposal of these materials will be stressed.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Personnel safety precautions, clothing and protective equipment
• Work areasafety precautions
• Using Service information
• Identifying types of plastics/composites and determine reparability
• Developing a repair plan
• Interior & exterior plastic parts welding & cosmetic filling
• Interior & exterior plastic parts bonding, reinforcing and cosmetic filling
• Retexturing interior & exterior plastic/composite parts
• Identifying exterior and interior paint codes
• Refinishing interior & exterior plastic & composite body panels

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Identify, understand, demonstrate, & apply knowledge and skill in: All assignments: Unless otherwise directed, will be completed by the assigned date. Quizzes must be completed and graded prior to taking Post-tests. Post-tests must be completed to receive course credit. Lab assignments as per instructor.

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

PLA01 Plastic Repair PLA02 Plastic Repair

Required Exams

CSI Auto Body Tech Classroom and Lab Protocols and Safety Requirements, I-Car Performance evaluations, ASE/NATEF Task list

Required Text

SP2, SDS sheets, Service Information, Collision Estimating Guides, Color books & Colornet data base, Dimensional data sheets, Mitchell Collision Estimating Reference Guide Etc.

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

PLA01 Plastic Repair PLA02 Plastic Repair CSI Auto Body Tech Classroom and Lab Protocols and Safety Requirements, I-Car Performance evaluations, ASE/NATEF Task list