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Associate in Science

Building Construction Technology (2234)

Completing the Building Construction Technology program will qualify you for entry-level jobs in residential or commercial construction. Learn to assist architects, builders, professional engineers and contractors in planning, inspecting and supervising building projects. The program also prepares you for cost estimating or a sales position in construction materials and equipment. These courses can lay the foundation for more specialized training later and open doors to opportunities in other areas of construction. For more information call 904.633.8287.

Curriculum

General Education Courses
ENC 1101 English Composition I (3)
MAC 1105 College Algebra (3)
  or MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (4)
MAC 1114 College Trigonometry (3)
*Social and Behavioral Sciences (3)
*Humanities (3)

Credit hours: 15

Professional Courses
BCN 1001 Introduction to Building Construction (3)
ETD 1100 Engineering Drawing (3)
ETI 1420 Engineering Materials and Processes (3)
ETC 2450 Concrete (3)
ETG 2502 Engineering Mechanics (3)
ETC 2220 Soils and Foundations (3)
ETI 1700 Occupational Safety (3)
ACG 2021 Financial Accounting (4)
EET 1035 Fundamentals of DC/AC Electricity (3)
BCN 2614 Planning and Estimating (3)
SUR 1101 Surveying (3)
ETI 2781 Industrial Supervision (3)
ETG 2530 Testing and Strength of Materials (3)
ENC 2210 Technical Report Writing (3)
BCN 1943 Internship (3)

Credit hours: 46

Professional Electives
ACG 2071 Managerial Accounting (3)
BCT 1113 Blueprint Reading (2)
CGS 2470 Computer Aided Drafting and Design (3)
ENC 1102 English Composition II: Writing About Non-Fiction Prose (3)
ETD 2542 Structural Drafting (3)
MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (4)
SOP 1502 Dynamics of Behavior (3)
TAR 2120 Architectural Drafting (3)

Credit hours: 3

Total Credit Hours: 64

*Refer to General Education Requirements.

Notes
This associate in science degree program is intended primarily for students who desire to complete an associate’s degree and become employed. Students who decide to pursue university transfer study must meet certain course and test requirements. See your advisor for more information.

Cost
Estimated cost of tuition is $3,900 (tuition rated for Florida residents, as of 7/04)

 


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