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Bicycle Assembly and Repair Technician
Award:
Certificate
Total Credits for Award:
28.00
Description:
The Minneapolis College Bicycle Assembly and Repair Technician Certificate will prepare students for immediate employment in technical positions in the bicycle industry with the skills required to assemble all types and brands of new bicycles for delivery to retail stores at a level of skill that ensured rider safety and the bicycle’s effective performance after sale. You will learn how to maintain and repair work on all types, brands, and ages of bicycles. Students will also learn the daily and seasonal operations of service departments and how to implement and manage a repair queue, anticipate material and labor needs for the shop.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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BIKE 1000
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Introduction to Bicycle Mechanics
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2
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BIKE 1010
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Basic Bicycle Mechanics
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2
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BIKE 1020
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Bicycle Braking Systems
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4
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BIKE 1030
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Bicycle Drivetrain Systems
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4
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BIKE 1040
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Ball Bearing Systems
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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BIKE 2010
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Bicycle Wheel Repair and Assembly
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4
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BIKE 2020
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Suspension Systems
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3
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BIKE 2030
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Electric Bicycles
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2
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BIKE 2040
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Service Department Operations
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1
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BUSN 1140
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Introduction to Business
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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13
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All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.