# Auto Paint (A.S. Degree)

College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Auto Body & Paint

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The AS degree will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the major course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree listed in the Degrees and Programs section of this Catalog.

A Certificate of Achievement in Auto Paint will be awarded to those students completing a minimum of 25
units as outlined below with a 2.0 GPA.

Upon registering for a class in the Auto Body and Paint program, the student will receive a list of required basic tools. The student will be expected to provide tools that relate to the particular course in which he/she has enrolled. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that students graduating from the program who wish to enter the trade possess the necessary tools.

Career Opportunities

Students in this field work in automotive paint sales and distribution and collision repair environments

Learning Outcome(s)

1.  Explain through essay and orally each of the undercoat categories and demonstrate application to substrates.
2.  Make necessary computation of VOC’s and log these computations into BAAQMD acceptable standards.
3.  Analyze and correct paint failures and problems.
4.  Dissemble, clean, test, and diagnose spray guns used under Sec. 8, Rule 45.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Degree Major/Certificate Requirements: 25 units** | | 25 |
| AUTOB 30 | Basic Methods of Paint Preparation and Equipment | 10 |
| AUTOB 40 | Advanced Study in Refinishing | 10 |
| MATH 225 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| AUTOB 16 | Introduction to Automotive Plastic Parts Repair | 2 |
| **Peralta General Education requirements:** | | 19-22 |
| **Electives:** | | 16 |