UAS Academic CatalogConstruction Technology, A.A.S.
Juneau
The Construction Technology program provides a course of student in various aspects of residential construction that prepares students for entry into the construction trades. The Construction Technology, A.A.S. degree requires a minimum of 60 credit hours.
There are several Occupational Endorsements (OE) that a Construction Technology student may obtain while completing courses in the A.A.S. program, including the Exterior Finishes, OE: Interior Finishes, OE; and Framing, OE.
The Construction Technology program prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions, such as apprentice for building contractor, facility maintenance technician, drafting technician, building inspector/plan reviewer, and for continuation into professional degree programs such as construction management, engineering and architecture.
| Minimum Credit Hours | 61 |
| General Education Requirements | 16 |
| Major Requirements | 45 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills | ||
| WRTG S111 | *Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
| WRTG S211 | *Writing and the Humanities | 3 |
| or WRTG S212 | *Writing and the Professions | |
| Oral Communication Skills | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| *Fundamentals of Oral Communication 1 | ||
| *Small Group Communication and Team Building 1 | ||
| *Interpersonal Communication 1 | ||
| *Public Speaking 1 | ||
| Computational Skills | ||
| MATH S105 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| Other Skills | ||
| Advisor approved GERs 2 | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ACCT S100 | Recordkeeping for Small Businesses | 3 |
| BA S166 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| CT S100 | Woodworking I | 3 |
| CT S135 | Residential Wiring | 3 |
| CT S102 | Introduction to the Construction Trades | 1 |
| CT S103 | Construction Tools and Materials | 1 |
| CT S104 | Construction Safety: OSHA 10-Hour Training | 1 |
| CT S121 | Light Wood Frame Construction | 1 |
| CT S121L | Light Wood Frame Construction Lab | 2 |
| CT S140 | Residential Plumbing and Heating | 3 |
| CT S170 | Residential Design, Codes and Standards | 3 |
| CT S175 | Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting | 3 |
| CT S201 | Residential Building Science | 3 |
| CT S212 | Interior Finish Carpentry | 1 |
| CT S212L | Interior Finish Carpentry Lab | 2 |
| CT S214 | Exterior Finish Carpentry | 1 |
| CT S214L | Exterior Finish Carpentry Lab | 2 |
| CT S227 | Residential Construction Planning and Estimating | 3 |
| CT S230 | Residential Mechanical Ventilation | 3 |
| Advisor approved Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
- 1
Grade C 2.00 or better
- 2
Humanities, social sciences, mathematics, or natural sciences. See General Education Requirements.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
- Students will operate safely in a construction project environment.
- Students will demonstrate the appropriate use of hand and power tools.
- Student will identify, select, and install appropriate materials for interior and exterior finishes.
- Students will identify software and hardware needed to manage computer generated drawings, accounting practices, and planning and estimating for residential construction business ventures.
- Students will design a residential structure in accordance with building codes and best building practices for a cold maritime environment.
- Students will create plumbing, electrical, and ventilation systems for a single family dwelling.