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 Spring

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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

ELE--- ---

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 are 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, instructions manuals, proposals, reports, 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 using Revit and AutoCad. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	--- ---	Social Science Elective --- --- Social Science Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

Total Program Hours

60.0

Suggested Electives
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
BUS-151	Financial Accounting BUS-151 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
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
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
CAD-057	CAD II CAD-057 CAD II This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Such subjects as Symbol Libraries, Block Attributes, 3 D Design and Solid Modeling. Course Outline	3.0
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
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
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. Course Outline	5.0
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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Faculty Contact: Kurt Hoene
Faculty Email: khoene2@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5421

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Suggested Electives
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
BUS-151	Financial Accounting BUS-151 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
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
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
CAD-057	CAD II CAD-057 CAD II This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Such subjects as Symbol Libraries, Block Attributes, 3 D Design and Solid Modeling. Course Outline	3.0
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
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
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. Course Outline	5.0
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
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
BUS-151	Financial Accounting BUS-151 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
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
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
CAD-057	CAD II CAD-057 CAD II This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Such subjects as Symbol Libraries, Block Attributes, 3 D Design and Solid Modeling. Course Outline	3.0
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
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
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. Course Outline	5.0
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)

Catalog Term Year: 2025 Spring

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

APT-041Applied Mathematics I

BCT-045Plans and Specifications

CAD-056CAD I

BCT-054Basic Carpentry I

CET-060Surveying I

Semester Totals

APT-042Applied Mathematics II

APT-043Applied Mathematics III

BCT-062Architectural Drafting II

BCT-055Basic Carpentry II

ENG-050Writing for Industry

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

Semester Totals

BCT-089Construction Estimating

EET-069Residential Wiring I

HED-179Advanced 1st Aid and CPR

SOS-052Workplace Communication/Safety

CIS-068Computer Appl-Special Topics

--- ---Career Elective

Semester Totals

CET-056PCC Theory and Design

BCT-076Architectural Design

BUS-251Principles of Management

BCT-070Construction Management

CAD-059Special Applications of CAD

--- ---Social Science Elective

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

ECO-231Principles of Economics I (Macro)

BUS-151Financial Accounting

ESC-100Physical Geology

BUS-089Small Business Management

CAD-057CAD II

TEC-043Industrial Safety

CET-054Soils + Aggregates

BCT-078Architectural S.O.E.

TEC-060Analytical Mechanic

ECO-231Principles of Economics I (Macro)

BUS-151Financial Accounting

ESC-100Physical Geology

BUS-089Small Business Management

CAD-057CAD II

TEC-043Industrial Safety

CET-054Soils + Aggregates

BCT-078Architectural S.O.E.

TEC-060Analytical Mechanic

ECO-231Principles of Economics I (Macro)

BUS-151Financial Accounting

ESC-100Physical Geology

BUS-089Small Business Management

CAD-057CAD II

TEC-043Industrial Safety

CET-054Soils + Aggregates

BCT-078Architectural S.O.E.

TEC-060Analytical Mechanic

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

APT-041
Applied Mathematics I

BCT-045
Plans and Specifications

CAD-056
CAD I

BCT-054
Basic Carpentry I

CET-060
Surveying I

APT-042
Applied Mathematics II

APT-043
Applied Mathematics III

BCT-062
Architectural Drafting II

BCT-055
Basic Carpentry II

ENG-050
Writing for Industry

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-120
Composition I

BCT-089
Construction Estimating

EET-069
Residential Wiring I

HED-179
Advanced 1st Aid and CPR

SOS-052
Workplace Communication/Safety

CIS-068
Computer Appl-Special Topics

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Career Elective

CET-056
PCC Theory and Design

BCT-076
Architectural Design

BUS-251
Principles of Management

BCT-070
Construction Management

CAD-059
Special Applications of CAD

--- ---
Social Science Elective

ECO-231
Principles of Economics I (Macro)

BUS-151
Financial Accounting

ESC-100
Physical Geology

BUS-089
Small Business Management

CAD-057
CAD II

TEC-043
Industrial Safety

CET-054
Soils + Aggregates

BCT-078
Architectural S.O.E.

TEC-060
Analytical Mechanic

ECO-231
Principles of Economics I (Macro)

BUS-151
Financial Accounting

ESC-100
Physical Geology

BUS-089
Small Business Management

CAD-057
CAD II

TEC-043
Industrial Safety

CET-054
Soils + Aggregates

BCT-078
Architectural S.O.E.

TEC-060
Analytical Mechanic

ECO-231
Principles of Economics I (Macro)

BUS-151
Financial Accounting

ESC-100
Physical Geology

BUS-089
Small Business Management

CAD-057
CAD II

TEC-043
Industrial Safety

CET-054
Soils + Aggregates

BCT-078
Architectural S.O.E.

TEC-060
Analytical Mechanic