Building Construction Technology, AAS (A35140)

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A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. Includes instruction in construction equipment and safety; site preparation and layout; construction estimation; print reading; building codes; framing; masonry; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electrical and mechanical systems; interior and exterior finishing; and plumbing.

These curriculums are designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of architecture, construction, construction management, and other associated professions.

Course work includes instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations.

Graduates of this pathway should qualify for entry-level jobs in architectural, engineering, construction and trades professions as well as positions in industry and government.

Major Courses

ARC 131 - Building Codes Credit Hours: 3
BPR 130 - Print Reading - Construction Credit Hours: 3
CAR 110 - Introduction to Carpentry Credit Hours: 2
CAR 111 - Carpentry I Credit Hours: 8
CAR 112 - Carpentry II Credit Hours: 8
CAR 113 - Carpentry III Credit Hours: 6
CST 131 - OSHA/Safety/Certification Credit Hours: 3
CST 221 - Statics/Structures Credit Hours: 4
CST 241 - Planning/Estimating I Credit Hours: 3
SST 140 - Green Bldg & Design Concepts Credit Hours: 3
Engineering Elective Credit Hours: 6 *

Total: 49 Credit Hours

General Education Courses

COM 231 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Credit Hours: 3 *
Natural Sciences/Math Credit Hours: 3 *
Social/Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 3 *

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Other Required Courses

Other Requirement Credit Hours: 1 *

Total: 1 Credit Hour

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 65

*Recommended Elective & General Education Options

Engineering Elective:

Take Two:

CMT 210 - Construction Management Fund Credit Hours: 3
CMT 214 - Planning and Scheduling Credit Hours: 3
CST 211 - Construction Surveying Credit Hours: 3
DFT 151 - CAD I Credit Hours: 3

Humanities/Fine Arts:

Take One:

ART 111 - Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking Credit Hours: 3
HUM 140 - History of Architecture Credit Hours: 3
MUS 110 - Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics Credit Hours: 3

Natural Sciences/Math:

Take One:

MAT 121 - Algebra/Trigonometry I Credit Hours: 3
MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 4
PHY 151 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 4

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

Take One:

ECO 251 - Prin of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 213 - Sociology of the Family Credit Hours: 3

Other Requirement:

Take One:

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1

Note:

Students enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress should complete this program in five semesters. Additional time may be needed to achieve minimum requirements in English, math or science.

Contact the program coordinator or department chair for specific requirements.