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Construction Technology

The Construction Engineering Technology program emphasizes the management aspects of the construction industry. The key professional in this area of expertise is the construction manager who has the responsibility for planning, scheduling, and building projects designed by architects and engineers. Graduates of this program are employed in both office and field positions in the commercial, industrial, utility, highway, and residential markets. The program offers a Technical Certificate, an Advanced Technical Certificate, and AAS Degree in Construction Technology. Graduates may have the option of transfer leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Construction Technology.


ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Program Curriculum

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • Computational Methods for Drafting ENT 1123
    ENT 1123 - Computational Methods for Drafting. This course is designed to give the student a study of computational skills required for the development of accurate design and drafting methods. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Principles of CAD ENT 1313
    ENT 1313 – Principles of CAD. This course will use CAD to draw various problems in engineering related areas. Emphasis will be placed on the operations of the CAD system to solve drafting problems. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Graphic Communications ENT 1113
    ENT 1113 - Graphic Communications (Pre/Co-requisite: ENT 1313). This course is designed to give students fundamentals and principles of drafting to provide the basic background needed for all other engineering technology courses. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Materials ENT 1213
    ENT 1213 - Materials. This course is designed to teach students physical properties of the materials generally used in the erection of a structure and the manufacture of products, with a brief description of their manufacture. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Building Codes & Construction Documents ENT 1243
    ENT 1243 - Building Codes & Construction Documents. Introduction to building code compliance, the role of inspection in building construction, and overview of construction contracts and specifications. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Elementary Surveying ENT 1413
    ENT 1413 - Elementary Surveying (Co-requisite: ENT 1313). This course is designed to give the student a basic course regarding the principles and practices of plane surveying, including measurements for distance, direction and elevation including an introduction to the care and use of surveying instruments and equipment. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
Total 18 Hours
Second Semester
  • Architectural Design I ENT 1613
    ENT 1613 - Architectural Design I (Prerequisite: ENT 1313). This course is a study in development of architectural design principles for a residential structure. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Architectural Design II ENT 2623
    ENT 2623 - Architectural Design II (Co-Prerequisite: ENT 1613). This course is designed to emphasize standard procedures and working drawings. Details involving architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings are covered, along with presentation of drawings and computer aided design assignments. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Civil Drafting ENT 2153
    ENT 2153 - Civil Drafting (Prerequisite: DDT 1313 or ENG 1313). This course is designed to give the student an introduction to computer-aided design/drafting software for civil, surveying, and land development disciplines. Topics include mapping scales and symbols, civil fundamentals, location and direction of property lines, topographic mapping, and boundary and legal description plats. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Spreadsheet Applications ENT 1183
    ENT 1183 - Spreadsheet Applications. This course focuses on applications of the electronic spreadsheet as an aid to management decision making. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Grading & Drainage ENT 2463
    ENT 2463 - Grading & Drainage (Co-Prerequisite ENT 2153). This course is designed to give the student computer aided design drafting for civil engineering, surveying and land development technicians. Industry standing civil engineering software program will be utilized in this course. Creation of grading and drainage plans, digital terrain models, underground utilities and engineering details. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Smart Start Pathway SSP 1002
    SSP 1002 – Smart Start Pathway. Students will enroll in the MS Works system and learn three components within the pathway: Career Awareness, Necessary Skills, and Basic Skills. They will develop the foundational skills needed for their careers, learn and practice good work habits and effective communication that is necessary in successful employment. Students will learn how to become prepared to learn new skills for future careers within their region’s workforce sector, identifying the career components that are necessary for middle-skill employment. Students will complete the WorkKeys® assessment in Workplace Documents, Applied Math, and Graphic Literacy which allows students to quantify the foundational skills needed to perform job tasks successfully and enables students to demonstrate they have these skills. Upon completion of this assessment, students will earn a National Career Readiness Certificate, a credential issued by ACT that documents work readiness.
Total 17 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • Architectural Rendering ENT 2643
    ENT 2643 - Architectural Rendering (Prerequisite: ENT 1113). This course is designed to give the student visual expression of architectural principles and structures. This course will include perspective, shade, shadow, and color using pencil, pen & ink, paint and new media. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Cost Estimating ENT 2243
    ENT 2243 - Cost Estimating. This course is designed to give the student preparation of material and labor quantity surveys from actual working drawings and specifications. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
    ENG 1113 - English Composition I (Prerequisite: ENG 0124 or ENG 1033 with C or appropriate placement score). This course prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Total 9 Hours
Second Semester
  • *English Composition II ENG 1123 OR *Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113 OR *Social/Behavioral Science (3)
  • *Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • *Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3)
  • *Approved Technical Electives (4)
Total 9 Hours


(Option One) A Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 36 hours of career technical coursework.

(Option Two) An Advanced Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 42 hours of career technical coursework.

(Option Three) An AAS Degree may be earned after successfully completing required career technical and academic coursework.


**Approved Technical Electives: ENT 1154, ENT 1233, ENT 1523, ENT 2133, ENT 2453, ENT 2723, ENT 291(1-3), WBL 191(1-3) and WBL 192(1-3)

Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.

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