Austin Community College

FY 2002 Degree Plan

Building Construction Technology

The Building Construction Technology program at Austin Community College provides the student with the knowledge and skill to successfully enter the Construction Industry as a Carpenter Helper, a Cabinet Maker Helper, or as an Assistant Superintendent. Specific courses are available to experienced workers to expand their level of expertise such as Construction Cost Estimating, Blueprint Reading, Computer-Aided Project Scheduling, or Construction Safety.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Construction Management Degree prepares students for a variety of jobs within the Construction Industry. Students get experience in Concrete construction, Carpentry, Plumbing, Wiring, and Air Conditioning, as well as taking Construction Cost Estimating, Project Scheduling, and Management courses. Internships as "Assistant Superintendents" within the Industry are an integral part of the program.

Students with verifiable work or learning experience may have courses waived or substituted for courses more suited to meet individual need.

Semester I


1,3,4,5 Written Communication Component1 3
CNBT14111,3,4,5 Construction Methods and Materials 4
CNBT13051,3,4,5 Residential & Light Commercial Blueprint Reading 3
CNBT13421,3,4,5 Building Codes and Inspections 3
CNBT14131,3,4,5 Concrete-Residential 4



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Semester II


1,3,4,5 Oral Communication Component2 3
OSHT14051,3,4,5 OSHA Regulations--Construction Industry 4
CRPT14151,3,4,5 Conventional Wall Systems 4
CNBT14021,3,4,5 Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Systems 4



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Semester III
MATH
1,3,4,5 Math Component3 3
CNBT14711,3,4,5 Building for Resource Conservation 4
CNBT23441,3,4,5 Construction Management II 3
CNBT23461,3,4,5 Construction Management III 3



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Semester IV


1,3,4,5 Social/Behavioral Science Component4 3
HUMA
1,3,4,5 Humanities Component5 3
CNBT13461,3,4,5 Construction Estimating I 3
CNBT23371,3,4,5 Construction Estimating II 3
CNBT23321,3,4,5 Project Scheduling 3
CNBT23351,3,4,5 Computer-Aided Construction Scheduling 3



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Semester V
CRPT14411,3,4,5 Conventional Exterior Finish Systems 4
CRPT14451,3,4,5 Conventional Interior Finish Systems 4
CNBT22801,3,4,5 Cooperative Education-Construction/Building Technology/Technician 2



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1 Please select from the Written Communication section of the General Education Course list.
2 Please select from the Oral Communication section of the General Education Course list.
3 Please select from the Mathematics section of the General Education Course list.
4 Please select from the Social/Behavioral Science section of the General Education Course list.
5 Please select from the Humanities/Fine Arts section of the General Education Course list.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(ONE YEAR CERTIFICATES)
Certificate

One year Certificates are available in the following areas: Concrete/Masonry, Building Maintenance, Carpentry, and Cabinetry/Interior Finishing. Students may complete the first semester of any certificate while in high school as part of a Tech Prep plan.

ENHANCED SKILLS
Certificate

The Enhanced Skills Certificate is a one semester program with a focus on entrepreneurship. Students will learn the business of construction. Enrollment in this certificate is not contingent upon completion of an AAS degree or a one year certificate.

CARPENTRY
Certificate

Persons desiring to frame houses and/or becoming framing sub-contractors will learn conventional methods of wood framing and metal framing as they take courses that teach from the "ground up" process of floor, wall, and roof framing. Students will also take Exterior and Interior Finishing, Blueprint Reading, Construction Safety and then learn from "real job site" training with the "On the Job Training" Cooperative Intern class that allows them a positive transition from "school to work."

Semester I
CNBT14111,3,4,5 Construction Methods and Materials 4
OSHT14051,3,4,5 OSHA Regulations--Construction Industry 3
CNBT13051,3,4,5 Residential & Light Commercial Blueprint Reading 3



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Semester II
CRPT14151,3,4,5 Conventional Wall Systems 4
CRPT24351,3,4,5 Metal Wall Systems 4
CRPT14111,3,4,5 Conventional Roof Systems 4



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Semester III
CRPT14411,3,4,5 Conventional Exterior Finish Systems 4
CRPT14451,3,4,5 Conventional Interior Finish Systems 4
CNBT14911,3,4,5 Special Topics in Construction/Building Technology/Technician 4
CNBT22801,3,4,5 Cooperative Education-Construction/Building Technology/Technician 2



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WOODWORKING
Certificate

Students desiring to build Cabinets and Furniture will take a sequence of courses starting at "Beginning Woodworking" and culminating at "Advanced Furniture Making" that will ensure them the knowledge and skill that is required to be a successful Woodworker. Students will also take "Construction Safety" and "Blueprint Reading" and the "On the Job Training" Cooperative Intern class to allow them a positive transition from "school to work."

Semester I
CNBT12101,3,4,5 Construction Methods and Materials: Beginning Woodworking 2
CNBT13051,3,4,5 Residential & Light Commercial Blueprint Reading 3
OSHT14051,3,4,5 OSHA Regulations--Construction Industry 3



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Semester II
WDWK14131,3,4,5 Cabinet Making 4
CNBT12111,3,4,5 Construction Methods & Materials: Intermediate Woodworking--Furniture 2
WDWK14911,3,4,5 Special Topics in Cabinet Maker and Millworker 4



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Semester III
WDWK24511,3,4,5 Cabinet Making II 4
CNBT13111,3,4,5 Construction Methods and Materials: Advanced Furniture Construction 3
CNBT22801,3,4,5 Cooperative Education-Construction/Building Technology/Technician 2



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Degree Plans updated September 24, 2001 11:27am
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