Building Construction Technology A.A.S.
A35140
The Building Construction Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with an overview of the building construction industry. Construction labs/lecture courses and other related classes provide students with up-to-date knowledge on materials, trends, and techniques of the ever-changing construction industry.
Coursework includes basic construction concepts such as general construction, blueprint reading, construction estimating, and project management. Students may also diversify their knowledge of construction in other areas such as electrical wiring, plumbing, statics/strength of materials, HVAC, solar technology, and green building.
Graduates should qualify for entry-level jobs in any general construction setting and be able to advance quickly to management positions such as supervisors, superintendents, project coordinators, project planners, estimators, and inspectors. Students should consult their advisor for information about course scheduling.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Perform basic measurements using a various array of measuring instruments in the S.A.E. format of feet, feet and inches, inches and fractions of an inch
- Create, manage, organize, and communicate information through print and electronic media
- Demonstrate ability to recognize and apply appropriate general construction skills
- Ability to develop an ethical and professional foundation to become a responsible member of society and the construction industry
- Demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of construction.
- Demonstrate an ability to function effectively on teams
- Develop a historical consciousness and global perspective of the need for preserving the environment by applying sustainable technology into building practices
Also see Career and College Promise for additional options for high school students.
General Education
Required Courses
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Mathematics
Select 3-4 semester hours credit from the following courses
| MAT 110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 | FA, SP |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | FA, SP |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 126 | Storytelling | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| HUM 230 | Leadership Development | 3 | |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | FA, SP |
Social/Behavioral Science
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | SP, SU |
| GEO 111 | World Regional Geography | 3 | |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Major Courses
Core Required Courses
| ARC 112 | Construction Materials & Methods | 4 | SP |
| BPR 130 | Blueprint Reading-Construction | 3 | FA |
| CMT 120 | Codes and Inspections | 3 | SP |
| CST 111 | Construction I | 4 | FA, SP |
| CST 112 | Construction II | 4 | FA, SP |
| CST 221 | Statics/Structures | 4 | SP |
| SST 140 | Green Building and Design Concepts | 3 | FA |
Other Major Required Courses
CAD Required Courses
Select 2-3 semester hours credit from the following courses
Industrial Safety Requirement
Select 2 semester hours credit from the following courses
General Electives
Select 4 semester hours credit from the following courses
| AHR 112 | Heating Technology | 4 | SP |
| AHR 113 | Comfort Cooling | 4 | FA |
| AHR 160 | Refrigerant Certification | 1 | FA |
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | FA, SP |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ELC 220 | Photovoltaic System Technology | 3 | FA |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2 | FA, SP |
| WBL XXX | Work-based Learning (up to 4 semester hours credit) | 1-4 | |
Students planning to transfer are encouraged to take:
Total Credit Hours: 68