CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
North Lake only
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
(Students pursuing this AAS program are required to meet all TASP requirements.)
Degree Plan Code: AAS.CONSTRUCT.TECH
Students interested in a high demand career that is fast-paced with job opportunities--the Construction Industry is for you. The Construction Technology program is designed to develop the hands-on skills and technical knowledge necessary so that a graduate may advance in career paths appropriate to their own interests and abilities. Some of the exciting career options include: field engineer, estimator, building inspection, insurance and manufacturing representative, field supervisor, sub-contractor, and builder in either commercial or residential construction/home building. A graduate will have also covered skills in other areas such as planning, and organization, problem solving and decision making, related communication, and business and human relations.
SEMESTER I
| CNBT 1170 |
Basic Construction Safety |
1 |
| CNBT 1301 |
Introduction to Construction |
3 |
| +Elective |
Construction Technology Elective |
6 |
| MATH 1314 |
College Algebra OR |
3 |
| MATH 1414 |
College Algebra OR |
(4) |
| TECM 1341 |
Technical Algebra |
(3) |
| SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication |
3 |
|
|
16-17 |
SEMESTER II
| ARCT 1302 |
Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction |
3 |
| CNBT 1305 |
Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading OR |
3 |
| CNBT 1307 |
Commercial and Industrial Blueprint Reading |
(3) |
| +Elective |
Construction Technology Elective |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 |
Composition I |
3 |
| ++Elective |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
|
|
15 |
SEMESTER III
| +Elective |
Construction Technology Elective |
6 |
| BMGT 1303 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
| +++Elective |
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
| *Elective |
Natural Science |
3-4 |
|
|
15-16 |
SEMESTER IV
| +Elective |
Construction Technology Elective |
9 |
| CNBT 2346 |
Construction Management III |
3 |
| CNBT 2380 |
Cooperative Education - Construction/Building Technology/Technician** OR |
3 |
| CNBT 2377 |
Building and Contracting # |
3 |
|
|
15 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
61-63 |
+Electives must be selected from the following: Craft Options and General Construction Technology courses.
CARPENTRY - COMMERCIAL
| CRPT 1329 |
Introduction to Carpentry |
3 |
| CRPT 1325 |
Forms and Foundations I |
3 |
| CRPT 1349 |
Forms and Foundations II |
3 |
| CRPT 2343 |
Specialty Wall Systems |
3 |
| CRPT 2339 |
Specialty Exterior Finish Systems |
3 |
| CRPT 1345 |
Conventional Interior Finish Systems |
3 |
| CRPT 2341 |
Specialty Interior Finish Systems |
3 |
| ***Electives |
Construction Technology Elective |
3 |
|
|
24 |
CARPENTRY - RESIDENTIAL
| CRPT 1329 |
Introduction to Carpentry |
3 |
| CRPT 1325 |
Forms and Foundations I |
3 |
| CRPT 1315 |
Conventional Wall Systems |
3 |
| CRPT 1311 |
Conventional Roof Systems |
3 |
| CRPT 1341 |
Conventional Exterior Finish Systems |
3 |
| CRPT 1345 |
Conventional Interior Finish Systems |
3 |
| ***Electives |
Construction Technology Electives |
6 |
|
|
24 |
***Electives for Carpentry - Commercial and Residential Options Only.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES:
ELECTRICAL - COMMERCIAL
FIELD ENGINEERING
GLAZING
HVAC - COMMERCIAL OPTION
MASONRY - COMMERCIAL
PIPEFITTING
PLUMBING - COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL BUILDER/CONTRACTOR
SHEET METAL
SPRINKLER FITTING
WELDING
| WLDG 1323 |
Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment |
3 |
| WLDG 1307 |
Basic Welding Processes |
3 |
| WLDG 1257 |
Intermediate Shielding Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) |
2 |
| WLDG 1234 |
Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding |
2 |
| WLDG 2213 |
Welding Using Multiple Processes |
2 |
| WLDG 2214 |
Welding Using Multiple Processes |
2 |
|
|
14 |
++Humanities/Fine Arts course: This includes any course with the title of Humanities, Art, Music, Philosophy, Dance, Drama, Religion, Foreign Language.
+++Social/Behavioral Science course: This includes any course with the title of Anthropology, Government, History, Human Development, Psychology, or Sociology
*Natural Science Elective - Students must choose from the approved list provided in the catalog
**CNBT 2380 Cooperative Education - Construction/Building Technology/Technician may only be taken in SEMESTER III or IV. Craft specific licensing exam may be substituted for CNBT 2380 Cooperative Education -Construction/Building Technology/Technician.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four year institution of their choice.
