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 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.