FIRST YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
TEC-050 | Technical Math I TEC-050Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, algebra, geometry and right angle trigonometry.
| 2.0 |
TEC-052 | Technical Math II *TEC-052Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra including factoring, solving linear systems, quadratic equations and exponents.
| 2.0 |
BCT-045 | Plans and Specifications BCT-045Enables the student to interpret architectural and engineering working drawings and specifications for residential and commercial construction. Incorporates site visits when possible.
| 3.0 |
TEC-045 | Introduction to Drafting TEC-045Presents basic drafting skills and concepts preparatory to advanced drafting and computer-aided drafting courses. Portable drafting instruments will be required.
| 2.0 |
BCT-054 | Basic Carpentry I BCT-054A combination of hands-on experience and classroom activities are utilized to teach the students basic rough carpentry skills including the proper use of tools and modern framing techniques.
| 4.0 |
CET-060 | Surveying I CET-060Fundamentals of basic surveying operations such as chaining, leveling and use of the transit and the basic calculations associated with these operations.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
16.0 | |
Second Semester | ||
TEC-054 | Technical Math III *TEC-054Offers the student a more in-depth study of trigonometry plus logarithms, complex numbers and functional variation.
| 2.0 |
TEC-056 | Technical Math IV *TEC-056Familiarizes the student with the basic concepts of analytical geometry and statistics.
| 2.0 |
CAD-056 | CAD I CAD-056Basic Theory of CAD. Student will learn to use a Computer Aided Drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time)
| 2.0 |
EET-069 | Residential Wiring I EET-069This 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)
| 3.0 |
BCT-062 | Architectural Drafting II BCT-062Emphasis 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 Incorporated. Enables the student to interpret architectural and engineering working drawings and specifications for residential and commercial construction. Incorporates site visits when possible.
| 4.0 |
HED-178 | Responding to Emergencies HED-178The purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergency course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life.
| 2.0 |
Semester Totals |
15.0 |
SECOND YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
ENG-050 | Writing for Industry *ENG-050Students 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.
| 3.0 |
BUS-251 | Principles of Management BUS-251Provides 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.
| 3.0 |
BCT-064 | Construction Surveying Layout *BCT-064This course will focus on the fundamentals of building layout, grade staking, topographic surveying, the use of a laser level, cut and fill calculations, checking square, and will further develop the leveling and angular measurement skills learned in Surveying I. (Repeatable 3 times).
| 3.0 |
SPE-111 | Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.
| 3.0 |
--- --- | Suggested Electives --- ---
| 4.0 |
Semester Totals | 16.0 | |
Second Semester | ||
CET-056 | PCC Theory and Design *CET-056Discussion of concrete through all stages of design, mix, delivery, placement, and curing with special emphasis on design, proportioning, and field testing.
| 2.0 |
BCT-076 | Architectural Design *BCT-076The study of architectural design considerations which 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.
| 4.0 |
ECO-130 | The American Economy ORECO-130Combines Macroeconomics and Microeconomics and focuses on basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, and international economic problems.
| |
--- --- | Social Science Elective --- ---
| 3.0 |
BCT-089 | Construction Estimating BCT-089Prepares 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.
| 3.0 |
--- --- | Suggested Elective --- ---
| 4.0 |
Semester Totals |
16.0 |
Total Program Hours | 63.0 |
Suggested Electives | ||
BUS-089 | Small Business Management BUS-089Covers 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.
| 3.0 |
CIS-068 | Computer Appl-Special Topics CIS-068Familiarizes the student with a word processing package and a spreadsheet package with emphasis on special topics pertinent to the student population. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 2.0 |
CAD-057 | CAD II *CAD-057This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Such subjects as Symbol Libraries, Block Attributes, 3 D Design and Solid Modeling.
| 3.0 |
CET-054 | Soils + Aggregates CET-054A laboratory oriented study of soil and aggregate testing procedures that identify and classify.
| 4.0 |
BCT-055 | Basic Carpentry II BCT-055This course further develops the skills learned in BCT 054 and places more emphases on finishing the interior and exterior of residential construction projects.
| 4.0 |
BCT-041 | Post Frame Construction BCT-041This course is designed to teach the students proper building construction techniques using a combination of lecture and hands-on experience. Emphasis is placed on job-site safety, framing techniques, window & door installation, roof installation, and siding.
| 2.0-4.00000 |
BCT-078 | Architectural S.O.E. BCT-078Enables the student to gain on the job experience in the construction industry. Enables the student to interpret architectural and engineering working drawings and specifications for residential and commercial construction. Incorporates site visits when possible.
| 2.0-4.00000 |
CAD-059 | Special Applications of CAD CAD-059This 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.
| 3.0 |