Building Technology - Associate of Applied Science

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This program is designed to provide the student with a technical foundation with specialization in the areas of project design, building materials, construction systems and related documents.

Students majoring in building technology must have a minimum grade of “C” and a grade point average of 2.25 for all technical concentration courses.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the College of Technology and Occupational Sciences - DEPARTMENT department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/architects.htm

Total Credits Required 60 Credits

General Education* 16 Credits

MA 115 - Precalculus [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits

General Education Electives 12 Credits

Choose 12 credit hours from the following categories:

Effective Communication Elective 4-8 Credits***
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Electives 4-8 Credits
Integrative Thinking Elective 4 Credits
Human Expression Elective 4 Credits
Perspectives on Society Elective 4 Credits
Scientific Inquiry Elective 4 Credits

Technical Concentration 27 Credits

CN 107 - Construction Documents 3 Credits
CN 110 - Construction Processes 2 Credits
CN 152 - Codes and Inspection 2 Credits ****
CN 156 - Construction Systems and Methods 3 Credits
CN 158 - Concrete and Masonry 2 Credits
CN 251 - Construction Field Operations 3 Credits
CN 254 - Construction Survey and Layout 3 Credits **
CN 272 - Construction Design 3 Credits
CN 278 - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems 3 Credits
CN 283 - Construction Estimating 3 Credits
CN 289 - Graduate Assessment for Building Technology Majors 0 Credits

Electives* 13 Credits

Other Required Courses 4 Credits

MKT 230 - Introduction to Marketing 4 Credits

Notes:

*General elective number of credits may vary, a minimum of 60 credits are required for the A.A.S. degree.

**MA 115 is a prerequisite to CN 254 and will also count toward the general education requirement.

***EN 111 and EN 211 are encouraged, if continuing on for a baccalaureate degree.

****CN 152m is required for students who wish to pursue the 60 hours of prelicensure training required to obtain a Michigan Builders License.

Select CN courses may have Advanced Placement Test option based on past work experience. Please contact the program coordinator for details.