CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
North Lake only
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
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 the Construction Industry |
3 |
| +Specialty Construction Technology Track Option |
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 OR |
3 |
| CNBT 1311 |
Construction Methods and Materials I |
(3) |
| CNBT 1305 |
Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading OR |
3 |
| CNBT 1307 |
Commercial and Industrial Blueprint Reading |
(3) |
| +Specialty Construction Technology Track Option |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 |
Composition I |
3 |
| ++Elective |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
|
|
15 |
SEMESTER III
| +Specialty Construction Technology Track Option |
6 |
| BMGT 1303 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
| +++Elective |
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
| *Elective |
Natural Science |
3-4 |
|
|
15-16 |
SEMESTER IV
| +Specialty Construction Technology Track Option |
9 |
| CNBT 2346 |
Construction Management III OR |
3 |
| CNBT 2373 |
Introduction to Construction Management |
(3) |
| CNBT 2380 |
Cooperative Education - Construction/Engineering Technology/Technician** OR |
3 |
| CNBT 2377 |
Building and Contracting |
(3) |
|
|
15 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
61-63 |
+Specialty Construction Technology Track Option -- Students must complete 24 total credit hours in a specialty Construction Track Option as cited below:
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 Electives |
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 Carpentry-Residential Options Only.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES:
CRAFT OPTIONS:
ELECTRICAL - COMMERCIAL
FIELD ENGINEERING
NOTE: Student must complete 24 total credit hours under this option. 18 of the 24 credit hours are listed below. The 6 additional credit hours must be chosen from the Construction Technology Elective section.
GLAZING
NOTE: Student must complete 24 total credit hours under this option. 18 of the 24 credit hours are listed below. The 6 additional credit hours must be chosen from the Construction Technology Elective section.
HVAC - COMMERCIAL
MASONRY - COMMERCIAL
NOTE: Student must complete 24 total credit hours under this option. 20 of the 24 credit hours are listed below. The 4 additional credit hours must be chosen from the Construction Technology Elective section.
PIPEFITTING
PLUMBING - COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL BUILDER/CONTRACTOR
NOTE: Student must complete 24 total credit hours under this option. 15 of the 24 credit hours are listed below. The 9 additional credit hours must be chosen from the Construction Technology Elective section.
SHEET METAL
SPRINKLER FITTING
WELDING
NOTE: Student must complete 24 total credit hours under this option. 14 of the 24 credit hours are listed below. The 10 additional credit hours must be chosen from the Construction Technology Elective section.
| WLDG 1323 |
Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment |
3 |
| WLDG 1307 |
Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes |
3 |
| WLDG 1257 |
Intermediate Shielding Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) |
2 |
| WLDG 1234 |
Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding |
2 |
| WLDG 2213 |
Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes |
2 |
| WLDG 2214 |
Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes |
2 |
|
|
14 |
++Humanities/Fine Arts course: Any three-credit course from the Humanities/Fine Arts DCCCD CORE.
+++Social/Behavioral Science course: Any three-credit course from the Social/Behavioral Science DCCCD CORE.
*Natural Science Elective - Any three- or four-credit course from the DCCCD Natural Science list.
**CNBT 2380 Cooperative Education - Construction/Engineering Technology/Technician may only be taken in SEMESTER III or IV. Craft specific licensing exam may be substituted for CNBT 2380 Cooperative Education -Construction/Engineering 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.
