Course Catalog

Building Construction Technology - AAS Degree

The Building Construction Technology curriculum is 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.

This program 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 estimating; print reading; building codes; framing; masonry; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electrical and mechanical systems; interior and exterior finishing; and plumbing.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Building Construction Program, the graduate should be able to:

  • Layout and construct a wood framed structure.
  • Interpret construction documents.
  • Demonstrate proper construction safety skills.

Building Construction Technology Checklist

Fall Semester I

Course NameCourse TitleClassContactClinicalCredits
BPR-130Print Reading-Construction

3

0

3

ARC-112Construction Materials & Methods

3

0

4

CST-111Construction I

3

0

4

CST-112Construction II

3

0

4

ACA-122College Transfer Success

0

0

1

Total Credit Hours:16
 

Spring Semester I

Select One Math Course: MAT-110, MAT-171

Choose Seven Credit Hours from Program Electives: ACC, AHR, ARC, ART, BPR, BUS, CIS, CMT, CST, DFT, ECO, ELC, HYD, ISC, MAT, PLU, SPA-111, WBL, WLD (Max. 9 credits per prefix)

Course NameCourse TitleClassContactClinicalCredits
CST-241Planning/Estimating I

2

0

3

Total Credit Hours:13-14

Summer Semester I

Select One Course from Program Electives: ACC, AHR, ARC, ART, BPR, BUS, CIS, CMT, CST, DFT, ECO, ELC, HYD, ISC, MAT, PLU, SPA-111, WBL, WLD (Max. 9 credits per prefix)

Course NameCourse TitleClassContactClinicalCredits
CMT-120Codes and Inspections

3

0

3

CMT-210Construction Management Fundamentals

3

0

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Fall Semester II

Select One Communications Course: COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-111, ENG-112, ENG-114

 

Select One Course from the Humanities/Fine Arts Courses: ART-111, ART-114, ART-115, DRA-111, DRA-115, ENG-231, ENG-232, ENG-241, ENG-242, HUM-115, MUS-110, MUS-112, PHI-240, REL-110, REL-211, REL-212, REL-221

Select Seven Credit Hours from Program Electives from the following prefixes: ACC, AHR, ART, BPR, BUS, CIS, CMT, CST, DFT, ECO, ELC, HYD, ISC, MAT, PLU, SPA-111, SST, WBL, WLD (Maximum 9 credits per subject)

Total Credit Hours:13

Spring Semester II

Select One Course from the Social/Behavioral Sciences Courses: ECO-251, ECO-252, HIS-111, HIS-112, HIS-121, HIS-131, HIS-132, POL-120, PSY-150, SOC-210, SOC-220, SOC-225

Select One Communications Course: COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-111, ENG-112, ENG-114

Select Four Credit Hours from Program Electives from the following prefixes: ACC, AHR, ART, BPR, BUS, CIS, CMT, CST, DFT, ECO, ELC, HYD, ISC, MAT, PLU, SPA-111, SST, WBL, WLD (Maximum 9 credits per subject)

Course NameCourse TitleClassContactClinicalCredits
CST-221Statics/Structures

3

0

4

Total Credit Hours:14

Total Credit Hours: 65-66