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Auto Body Technician (BP/EP) Associate in Applied Science Degree

Semester Sequence - Fall Start

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ABCT1145Cutting, Heating and MIG Welding

3
ABCT1150Trim, Moveable Glass and Hardware

2
ABCT1155Metal Straightening and Body Filler I

4
ABCT1160Bolt-on, Weld-on Panel Replacement and Alignment

4
ABCT2146Electrical and Electronic Systems

2

Total Credits  15

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ABCT1240Detailing

2
ABCT1255Environmental Health, Safety and Equipment Preparation for Finishes

4
ABCT1260Surface Preparing and Finish Application

4
ABCT1265Tinting and Blending

4
 
ENGL1070Technical Writing

3
or
ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

Total Credits  17

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
General Education Electives

6

Total Credits  6

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ABCT2006Stationary Glass Replacement

1
ABCT2015Steering and Suspension

2
ABCT2040Restraint Systems

1
ABCT2051Damage Analysis and Straightening Structural Parts

4
ABCT2055Panel Replacement and Restoring Corrosion Protection

4
ABCT2150Brake Systems

1
ABCT2190Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems

2
Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

Total Credits  18

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ABCT1165Using Body Filler II

2
ABCT2175Analyzing Damage/Creating a Manual Damage Report

2
ABCT2185Plastic Adhesive and Welding Repairs

2
ABCT2495Auto Body Internship I

4
ABCT2505Auto Body Internship III

3
Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 5

3

Total Credits  16

MnTC Goal Area 2

A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu.  The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
BIOL1000Biology in Society

4
BIOL1100Nutrition and Health

3
BIOL1300Introduction to Forensic Science

3
BIOL1400Human Biology

4
BIOL2005General Biology I

4
BIOL2125Anatomy and Physiology I

4
BIOL2225Anatomy and Physiology II

4
BIOL2235Microbiology

4
COMM1260Small Group Communication

3
MATH1150Applications of Quantitative Reasoning

3
PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3
PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3
PHYS1010Introductory Physics II

3
SOCI1100Introduction to Sociology

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

MnTC Goal Area 5

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ECON1200Principles of Microeconomics

3
ECON1300Principles of Macroeconomics

3
HIST1400Contemporary World History

3
POLI1000Introduction to American Government and Politics

3
PSYC1000General Psychology

3
PSYC1200Psychology Throughout the Lifespan

3
PSYC1300Abnormal Psychology

3
SOCI1100Introduction to Sociology

3
SOCI1200Marriage and Family

3
SOCI1400Race in America

3
SOCI1500Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
SOCI1600Food and Society

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

General Education Electives

Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Choose a Total of:  6 Credits

Graduation (72 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

4/4/2023 : BP 5004 / EP 5005