ABOD 1045 - Damage Analysis and Estimating

Credits: 2
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This hands-on course introduces students to the theory and effects of force on shape and structural members. Class activities include identifying and isolating discrete damage sustained by collision; evaluating the collision damage; preparing collision damage reports and estimates using industry-accepted software and computerized estimating programs. 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.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Safety precautions when providing a damage analysis report
Identification of various manufacturer structural designs
Identification and documentation of damage sources
Creation of computerized damage reports and estimates using professional collision estimation software
Damage analysis and repair cost estimation

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

identify the various structural designs used in the manufacturing of an automobile and how they are affected by collision energy.
identify and distinguish the difference between direct and indirect damage.
identify damage sustained while performing a visual inspection of the damaged vehicle.
provide computerized estimates and damage reports using up-to-date collision software.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None

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ABOD 1045 - Damage Analysis and Estimating