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 Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of department page.
Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin
For related information from the bureau of labor statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/architects.htm
Total Credits Required | 60 |
General Education* | 16 |
MA 115 Precalculus [QUAR] | 4 |
General Education Electives | 12 |
Choose 12 credit hours from the following categories: | |
Effective Communication Elective (4-8 cr.) | |
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Electives (4-8 cr.) | |
Integrative Thinking Elective (4 cr.) | |
Human Expression Elective (4 cr.) | |
Perspectives on Society Elective (4 cr.) | |
Scientific Inquiry Elective (4 cr.) | |
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Technical Concentration | 26 |
CN 107 Construction Documents | 3 |
CN 110 Construction Processes | 2 |
CN 153 Introduction to Construction Design | 3 |
CN 156 Construction Systems and Methods | 2 |
CN 158 Concrete and Masonry | 2 |
CN 251 Construction Field Operations | 3 |
CN 252 Codes and Inspection ** | 2 |
CN 254 Construction Survey and Layout | 3 |
CN 278 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems | 3 |
CN 283 Construction Estimating | 3 |
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Other Required Courses | 4 |
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing | 4 |
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Electives*** | 14 |
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* EN 111 and EN 211 are encouraged, if continuing on for a baccalaureate degree.
** CN 252m is strongly encouraged for students who wish to pursue the 60 hours of pre-licensure training required to obtain a Michigan Builders License.
*** General elective number of credits may vary, a minimum of 60 credits are required for the A.A.S. degree.