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Building Construction Technology Curriculum

Beloit Campus

The Building Construction Technology Program combines key components of four other programs. It is aimed at producing highly skilled individuals with the ability to perform multiple tasks related to the construction trades. This program gives students the option to select two of the following 9 month programs: Bricklaying, Carpentry, PHAC, and Residential Electricity. Upon successful completion of two programs and eighteen hours of General Education credits the student will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

Program Objectives

  • Possess the knowledge to perform tasks appropriate for entry level employment in the Building Construction field.
  • Demonstrate the skills appropriate to the Building Construction industry.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of industry hazards and related safety practices.
  • Use mathematical data and reasoning skills appropriate to the construction industry.
  • Use effective communication skills.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of personal and work characteristics that contribute to effective job performance.

Curriculum below is for the Two Year Degree option

Course Code Course Title Credits
FIRST YEAR: (Choose one)    
Bricklaying   26
Carpentry/Cabinetmaking   27
Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning   25
Residential Electricity   25
     
SECOND YEAR: (Choose one)    
Bricklaying   26
Carpentry/Cabinetmaking   27
Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning   25
Residential Electricity   25
     
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:    
  Math Choose One (3 cr. hrs.)  
MA-101 Business Math 3
MA-110 Intermediate Algebra 3
MA-111 College Algebra 3
  Computer Science (3 cr. hrs.)  
CIS-100 Computer Applications 3
  Communications (6 cr. hrs.)  
COM-103 English Composition I 3
COM-105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3
  Social & Behavioral Sciences ( 6 cr. hrs.)  
SS-100 General Psychology 3
SOC-135 Introduction to Sociology 3
  Business (can be substituted for SOC-135)  
BMGT-108 Business Management/Entrepreneurship 3
  TOTAL 18
  Total Credit Hours 69

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