BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY, Associate in Applied Science Degree 4510
Engineering & Technology Department
The Building Construction Technology AAS program prepares students for positions in the construction/contracting field as quantity
take-off technicians and estimators, detailers, and construction inspectors. All graduates acquire general knowledge of the overall
construction process. The Building Construction and General Technology courses are offered only in the evening. The complete
program is only available at the Harrisburg. Some of the required courses are available at the York Campus.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program are prepared for positions in the construction/contracting field as project managers or supervisors,
construction schedulers, construction inspectors, or construction estimators and contractors, detailers, and quantity take-off
technicians.
Competency Profile
This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:
 Read and interpret general construction drawings and contract specifications
 Explain construction material, systems, and methods used in architectural construction
 Show a working knowledge of construction law
 Estimate material and labor requirements
 Lay out construction schedules
 Write and speak effectively
 Appreciate accomplishments in the arts and sciences
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (TOTAL CREDITS = 65)
General Education
ENGL 101 English Composition I
ENGL 104 Technical Writing
COMM 203 Interpersonal Communication
Core A Elective
Core B Elective
Core C Elective
Free Elective
Physical Education & Wellness
Major Requirements
ARCH 111 Architectural Graphics I
ARCH 130 Construction Materials & Methods
ARCH 214 Site Planning
ARCH 251 Environmental Control Systems for Bldgs.
BCT 211 Construction Design Methods
BCT 212 Construction Contracts & Related Law
BCT 213 Construction Supervision & Leadership
BCT 214 Project Management
BCT 215 Construction Estimating
BCT 216 Construction Planning & Scheduling
BCT 217 Construction Project Administration
BCT 218 Construction Documents for Technicians
GTEC 110 Construction Print Reading
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Other Required Courses
CIS 105 Intro to Software for Business
*MATH 161 Technical Math for General
Technology
*May be replaced with a higher level Math.
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Part time students can complete this program by taking one or more courses each semester.
Fall Semester
Core A Elective
Core B Elective
MATH 161
ENGL 101
GTEC 110
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Spring Semester
ARCH 111
ARCH 130
Core C Elective
ENGL 104
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Summer
ARCH 214
CIS 105
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Fall Semester
ARCH 251
BCT 211
BCT 213
BCT 215
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Spring Semester
BCT 212
BCT 214
BCT 216
BCT 217
BCT 218
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Summer
COMM 203
Free Elective
PE & Wellness
Effective Fall 2008 all Associate Degree Programs must meet Diversity (D) and Physical Education and Wellness (W) requirements.
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