Academic Programs

Building Construction Technology (AAS.BCT)

Building Construction Technology provides a versatile learning environment consisting of a blend of hands-on learning and classroom activities. The combination of hands-on learning and classroom activities provides a broad understanding of the topics covered, and teaches critical skills that encourage progression in the building construction industry. Graduates are qualified to be building construction technicians, construction manager assistants, construction estimators, computer drafters, carpenters, construction inspectors and building manufacturing representatives. Potential employers include building contractors, architectural/engineering firms, testing laboratories, construction management firms, and manufacturers of building assemblies and products. With additional experience graduates may fill the positions of construction manager or self-employed building contractor.

Consult an advisor for transfer options. Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Fall

First Year
First Semester

COREBCT-045

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECAD-056

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREBCT-054

Credit Hours: 4.00

CORECET-060

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENAPT-041

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREBCT-062

Credit Hours: 4.00

COREBCT-055

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENAPT-042

Credit Hours: 2.00

GENAPT-043

Credit Hours: 2.00

GENENG-050

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Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

COREBCT-089

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREEET-069

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENHED-179

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Credit Hours: 3.00

ELECIS-068

Credit Hours: 2.00

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Credit Hours: 4.00

Second Year
Second Semester

CORECET-056

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREBCT-076

Credit Hours: 4.00

COREBUS-251

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Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECAD-059

Credit Hours: 3.00

GEN--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	APT-041	Applied Mathematics I APT-041 Applied Mathematics I Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	BCT-045	Plans and Specifications BCT-045 Plans and Specifications Enables the student to interpret architectural and engineering working drawings and specifications for residential and commercial construction. Incorporates site visits when possible. Course Outline *	3.0
CORE	CAD-056	CAD I CAD-056 CAD I Basic theory of CAD. Students will learn to use a computer aided drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time) Course Outline *	2.0
CORE	BCT-054	Basic Carpentry I BCT-054 Basic Carpentry I A combination of hands-on experience and classroom activities is utilized to teach students basic rough carpentry skills, including the proper use of tools and modern framing techniques. Course Outline *	4.0
CORE	CET-060	Surveying I CET-060 Surveying I Fundamentals of basic surveying operations such as chaining, leveling and use of the transit and the basic calculations associated with these operations. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
GEN	APT-042	Applied Mathematics II APT-042 Applied Mathematics II Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra, geometry and trigonometry including factoring, solving linear systems, volumes, areas and right triangles. Course Outline	2.0
GEN	APT-043	Applied Mathematics III APT-043 Applied Mathematics III Familiarizes the student with the concepts of logarithms, analytical geometry, vectors and statistics. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	BCT-062	Architectural Drafting II BCT-062 Architectural Drafting II Emphasis is placed on residential and small commercial design. Problems presented have varied materials and structural systems. Some emphasis is placed on building code requirements. CAD is incorporated. Course Outline *	4.0
CORE	BCT-055	Basic Carpentry II BCT-055 Basic Carpentry II This course further develops the skills learned in BCT 054 and places more emphasis on finishing the interior and exterior of residential construction projects. Course Outline *	4.0
GEN	ENG-050	Writing for Industry ENG-050 Writing for Industry Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instruction manuals, proposals, reports and career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the internet. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	BCT-089	Construction Estimating BCT-089 Construction Estimating Prepares students to do quantity take offs on material, equipment and labor estimates for building construction. Enables the student to interpret architectural and engineering working drawings and specifications for residential and commercial construction. Incorporates site visits when possible. Course Outline *	3.0
CORE	EET-069	Residential Wiring I EET-069 Residential Wiring I This course provides students with an understanding of residential wiring. Topics include safety, planning, and installation of residential wiring systems according to the National Electrical Code®. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
GEN	HED-179	Advanced 1st Aid and CPR HED-179 Advanced 1st Aid and CPR Studies all phases of advanced first aid and safety. Also includes Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Students receive an Advanced First Aid card and a CPR card with the successful completion of the course. Course Outline OR
GEN	SOS-052	Workplace Communication/Safety SOS-052 Workplace Communication/Safety Provides an understanding of the human mechanism when associated with interpersonal relationship on the job. Emphasis placed on vocational motivation, communication and perception, along with Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid training to enhance safety and response skills in a workplace emergency. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CIS-068	Computer Appl-Special Topics CIS-068 Computer Appl-Special Topics Familiarizes the student with a word processing package and a spreadsheet package with emphasis on special topics pertinent to the student population. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	--- ---	Career Elective --- --- Career Elective	4.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
CORE	CET-056	PCC Theory and Design CET-056 PCC Theory and Design Discussion of concrete through all stages of design, mix, delivery, placement and curing with special emphasis on design, proportioning and field testing. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	BCT-076	Architectural Design BCT-076 Architectural Design The study of architectural design considerations that influence the energy efficiency of structures. Including project site integration, window orientation, framing techniques, material selection and HVAC design. Heating and cooling load calculations, labs and computer aided drafting will be utilized. Course Outline *	4.0
CORE	BUS-251	Principles of Management BUS-251 Principles of Management Provides an overview of how managers utilize planning, organization, leadership, and control in order to ensure that a firm achieves its goals in the most efficient way possible. Course Outline * OR
CORE	BCT-070	Construction Management BCT-070 Construction Management Designed to give the student an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the construction manager. Emphasis placed on cost control, scheduling, construction documents and reports. Incorporates site visits when possible. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CAD-059	Special Applications of CAD CAD-059 Special Applications of CAD This course is a more in-depth study of computer-aided design. The student will explore specific architectural and civil applications of CAD and industry requirements. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	--- ---	Social Science Elective --- --- Social Science Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

Total Program Hours

60.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	ECO-231	Principles of Economics I (Macro) ECO-231 Principles of Economics I (Macro) Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	BUS-221	Financial Accounting BUS-221 Financial Accounting A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	ESC-100	Physical Geology ESC-100 Physical Geology Physical geology stresses the basic geologic concepts and processes that are responsible for creating and shaping the Earth. Topics covered include: rocks, minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, stream erosion, wind erosion, glaciers groundwater, Earth interior, plate tectonics and gravity. Course Outline	4.0
ELE	BUS-089	Small Business Management BUS-089 Small Business Management Covers entrepreneurship opportunities and challenges facing small business managers including how to conceptualize a feasible business concept, develop a comprehensive business plan, obtain start-up capital, execute the firm's strategy and maintain financial and inventory control. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-057	CAD II CAD-057 CAD II This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Subjects including symbol libraries, block attributes, 3D design, solid modeling and slide shows are studied. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
ELE	CET-054	Soils + Aggregates CET-054 Soils + Aggregates A laboratory oriented study of soil and aggregate testing procedures that identify and classify. Course Outline	4.0
ELE	BCT-078	Architectural S.O.E. BCT-078 Architectural S.O.E. Enables the student to gain on-the-job experience in the construction industry, completing between 37.5 and 412 contact hours with the employer. Course Outline	5.0
ELE	TEC-060	Analytical Mechanic TEC-060 Analytical Mechanic Enables the student to analyze forces acting on structural elements and rigid bodies. The concepts of stress and strain in structural materials is introduced. Course Outline	4.0

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* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only

Suggested Electives
ELE	ECO-231	Principles of Economics I (Macro) ECO-231 Principles of Economics I (Macro) Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	BUS-221	Financial Accounting BUS-221 Financial Accounting A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	ESC-100	Physical Geology ESC-100 Physical Geology Physical geology stresses the basic geologic concepts and processes that are responsible for creating and shaping the Earth. Topics covered include: rocks, minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, stream erosion, wind erosion, glaciers groundwater, Earth interior, plate tectonics and gravity. Course Outline	4.0
ELE	BUS-089	Small Business Management BUS-089 Small Business Management Covers entrepreneurship opportunities and challenges facing small business managers including how to conceptualize a feasible business concept, develop a comprehensive business plan, obtain start-up capital, execute the firm's strategy and maintain financial and inventory control. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-057	CAD II CAD-057 CAD II This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Subjects including symbol libraries, block attributes, 3D design, solid modeling and slide shows are studied. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
ELE	CET-054	Soils + Aggregates CET-054 Soils + Aggregates A laboratory oriented study of soil and aggregate testing procedures that identify and classify. Course Outline	4.0
ELE	BCT-078	Architectural S.O.E. BCT-078 Architectural S.O.E. Enables the student to gain on-the-job experience in the construction industry, completing between 37.5 and 412 contact hours with the employer. Course Outline	5.0
ELE	TEC-060	Analytical Mechanic TEC-060 Analytical Mechanic Enables the student to analyze forces acting on structural elements and rigid bodies. The concepts of stress and strain in structural materials is introduced. Course Outline	4.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	ECO-231	Principles of Economics I (Macro) ECO-231 Principles of Economics I (Macro) Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	BUS-221	Financial Accounting BUS-221 Financial Accounting A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	ESC-100	Physical Geology ESC-100 Physical Geology Physical geology stresses the basic geologic concepts and processes that are responsible for creating and shaping the Earth. Topics covered include: rocks, minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, stream erosion, wind erosion, glaciers groundwater, Earth interior, plate tectonics and gravity. Course Outline	4.0
ELE	BUS-089	Small Business Management BUS-089 Small Business Management Covers entrepreneurship opportunities and challenges facing small business managers including how to conceptualize a feasible business concept, develop a comprehensive business plan, obtain start-up capital, execute the firm's strategy and maintain financial and inventory control. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-057	CAD II CAD-057 CAD II This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Subjects including symbol libraries, block attributes, 3D design, solid modeling and slide shows are studied. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
ELE	CET-054	Soils + Aggregates CET-054 Soils + Aggregates A laboratory oriented study of soil and aggregate testing procedures that identify and classify. Course Outline	4.0
ELE	BCT-078	Architectural S.O.E. BCT-078 Architectural S.O.E. Enables the student to gain on-the-job experience in the construction industry, completing between 37.5 and 412 contact hours with the employer. Course Outline	5.0
ELE	TEC-060	Analytical Mechanic TEC-060 Analytical Mechanic Enables the student to analyze forces acting on structural elements and rigid bodies. The concepts of stress and strain in structural materials is introduced. Course Outline	4.0

Building Construction Technology (AAS.BCT)

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