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The Automotive Restoration Technology degree is for the student that wishes to pursue the authentic restoration of vintage and classic vehicles and will develop values of craftsmanship, attention to detail and an emphasis on authenticity. Graduates will be able to reference a wide variety of processes, methods and will have research capabilities. Graduates will be able to understand the automobile as a technological system and understand its development and role in the world.
Program Objectives (Option V)
Automotive Restoration Technology graduates will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the major technological systems of the automobile.
- Demonstrate an understanding of authentic antique automobile restoration materials, methods and techniques.
- Possess knowledge of historical automotive research material sources, methods and techniques necessary to complete and document historically accurate automotive restorations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of the materials and tools necessary to complete authentic automobile restoration work.
- Demonstrate the attitudes, knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a successful business career in antique automobile restoration.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the historical role of the automobile in modern society.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of related and supporting scientific fields.
Requirements
Auto Restoration Technology Core Courses
HI 205 History of the Automobile 3 hours
TE 100 Intro to Restoration 2 hours
TE 141 Engine Rebuilding 4 hours
TE 145 Drive Train Restoration 4 hours
TE 152 Sheet Metal Restoration 4 hours
TE 162 Technical Woodworking 3 hours
TE 262 Machining Technology 3 hours
TE 271 Chassis Restoration 3 hours
TE 275 Automotive Paint Restoration 4 hours
TE 281 Automotive Trim 4 hours
TE 301 Materials and Processes 3 hours
TE 320 Power & Energy 3 hours
TE 360 Electrical & Electronic Systems 4 hours
TE 375-R Junior Seminar (Restoration) 1 hour
TE 385 Restoration Assembly Processes 4 hours
TE 475-R Senior Project (LI) 4 hours
6 credit hours from the following upper level courses:
TE 341 Advanced Engine Rebuilding 3 hours
TE 452 Advanced Sheet Metal Restoration 3 hours
TE 480 Advanced Automotive Paint Restoration 3 hours
TE 481 Advanced Trim 3 hours
3 credit hours from the following interterm courses:
TE 242
Rebabbiting (odd years)
3 hours
TE 353 Finishing Touches
(even years)
3 hours
TE 380 Applied Diagnostics 3 hours
TE 388 Internship 3 hours
62 hours in Major
Suggested Supporting Courses:
G-BA 101 Intro. To Business* 3 hours
G-CH 101 Principles of General Chemistry* 4 hours
G-PH 215 General Physics* 4 hours
HI 305 History of
Global Transportation
3 hours
TE 110 Engineering Drawing/CAD 3 hours
* meets general education requirement
For complete MC course descriptions and schedules please refer
to the latest Course Catalog 07-08 (1.5MB .pdf)
and Schedule 08-09 (2.5MB .pdf). |
