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                  ABOD 1035 - Body Panels and Interior Credits: 4 Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None Course Description: This hands-on course introduces students to the materials and industry-approved techniques for removing and installing vehicle glass and all vehicle interior and exterior panels. Topics include assorted hardware, fasteners, trim, and tools; alignment techniques; and industry standards. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. MnTC Goals  None
  Prerequisite(s): Course placement into ENGL 0950  and RDNG 0950  or above OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher OR course placement into ESOL 0051  and ESOL 0052  and ESOL 1033  OR completion of ESOL 0041  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0042  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0043  with a grade of C or higher; AND Arithmetic placement score of 64 or higher or elementary algebra placement score of 76 or higher or minimum placement score/ACT score placement into MATH 0070  or above or completion of MATH 0030  or MATH 0060  with a grade of C or higher; AND Permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): None Recommendation: None
  Major Content  
	- Safety procedures and precautions related to automotive panel replacement, glass removal and installation
 
	- Identification of glass removal tools, equipment, and products
 
	- Proper fit for interior and exterior panels
 
	- Identification and proper use of clips and fasteners for interior and exterior panels
 
	- Interior and exterior panel and glass replacement
 
  Learning Outcomes  At the end of this course, students will be able to:
	- remove and install stationary glass.
 
	- remove and install both interior and exterior panels using correct clips and hardware.
 
	- remove and/or install common bolts, fasteners, screws, and retainers.
 
	- identify and use specialty trim and hardware tools.
 
	- correctly remove and install interior and exterior molding and trim.
 
  Competency 1 (1-6)  None Competency 2 (7-10)  None  Courses and Registration
  
				  
  
			
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