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Construction Technology

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CREDITS NEEDED
66
DURATION
2 - 2 1/2 yrs

This programme is designed to prepare students to enter the profession of Construction Technology. Upon completion, students should be able to function in a range of construction-related jobs. Practical skills include preparation of bill of quantities, contract administration, building inspection, specifications, building site layout, building codes, energy efficiency, and sustainable construction practices.

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Programme Goals

Demonstrate an understanding of the theory, conventions, standards, and procedures associated with the preparation of architectural and structural drawings.

Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures and practices used in the construction industry.

Apply the foundational skills necessary for the graphic communication of engineering ideas.

Interpret plans, drawings, specifications, lines, symbols, and abbreviations on working drawings or blueprints.

Prepare preliminary architectural working drawings and sketches using computer-assisted drafting techniques.

Present design concepts and solutions through graphic and verbal presentations.

Suggested Sequence of Courses
Semester 1
COM 100
Personal Development for College Success
1 Credits
ENG 104
English Composition I
3 Credits
MAT 115
Technical Mathematics
3 Credits
SPA/FRE 100
Elementary Spanish/French
3 Credits
TCS 102
Computer Aided Drafting
3 Credits
TCS 103
Technical Drawing
3 Credits
Semester 2
ANT/PHI/PSY/SOC
Any 100-Level Social Science Course
3 Credits
CSC 104
Microcomputer Applications
3 Credits
SPA/FRE 101
Intermediate Spanish/French
3 Credits
TCS 100
Blueprint Reading and Construction Specifications
3 Credits
TCS 101
Introduction to Engineering
3 Credits
TCS 125
Safer Building Level I
1 Credits
Semester 3
PHY 110
General Physics I
4 Credits
HIS 1XX/ VIS 110
Any 100-Level History Course
3 Credits
TCS 110
Surveying Level I
4 Credits
TCS 113
Orthographics
3 Credits
TCS 225
Safer Building Level II
1 Credits
Semester 4
ENG 105
English Composition II
3 Credits
ENG 106
Speech Communication
3 Credits
TCS 105
Construction Inspection and Project Management
3 Credits
TCS 210
Surveying Level II
4 Credits
TCS 215
Quantity Surveying
Semester 5
TCS 203
Computer Assisted Drafting
3 Credits
TCS 201
Blueprint Reading II
3 Credits

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