2023-2024 College Catalog

Building Construction Technology - CER

Building Construction certificate program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. Includes instruction in construction equipment and safety; site preparation and layout; construction estimating; blueprint reading; building codes; framing; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electrical and mechanical systems; interior and exterior finishing; and plumbing.

Area I: Written Composition - 3 Credit Hours

ENG 101English Composition I

3

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts - 0 Credit Hours

Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours

MTH 100Intermediate College Algebra

3

Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences - 0 Credit Hours

Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses - 26 Credit Hours

Pre-professional Major - 21 Credit Hours

BUC 110Basic Construction Tools & Mat

3

BUC 115Roof & Ceiling Framing

3

BUC 121Floors and Wall Framing

3

BUC 133Building Codes

3

BUC 141On-Grade Concrete App.

3

BUC 142Construction Estimating

3

CMT 101Construction Materials and Methods

3

Institutional Requirements - 2 Credit Hours

Note: ORI 101 must be taken in the first semester. BSS 220 must be taken in the final semester.

ORI 101Orientation to College

1

BSS 220Professional Transition

1

Electives - 3 Credit Hours

ADM 102Computer Aided Design

3

Total Credit Hours: 32