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Work with real project plans and specifications, practicing the same tasks you’ll perform in your career. You’ll gain hands-on experience in both commercial and heavy civil construction and gain experince competing in construction management competition teams that consistently excel.

2 Years Associate in Applied Science

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Program Details

Courses You May Take

CIVL1021: Civl Eng Tech 1st Yr Exp

Credits: 1

This course helps prepare students for academic success and career exploration. Introduction to the diversity of opportunities in the civil engineering technology field, including design, geomatics and construction will be explored through industry guest lectures. Campus tools for success are discussed as well as planning for graduation.

CIVL3553: Comm Bldg Const Methods & Prac

Credits: 0-3

This course is a study of materials and methods of construction employed in commercial building construction. This course will be used to extend the students' graphics skills using BIM/3-D software, as well as their knowledge of the building construction process. Topics include: foundation, steel frame and reinforced concrete construction. Throughout the course, attention will be given to sustainability of construction materials and methods.

CIVL4043: Construction Management

Credits: 3

This course is a study of the business organizations, contracts, personnel and ethics used in construction projects. Topics include the stakeholders, contracts, cost accounting, construction documentation, planning and scheduling, bonding, insurance, labor relations and ethics as specifically experienced in the construction industry.

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Entrance Requirements

Required

  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2

Recommended

  • Physics

Required Course Prerequisites

If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084 Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, 1034 College Algebra of Functions, 1054 Precalculus, or 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.

If students do not place into PHYS 1024 General Physics I or PHYS 1044 College Physics I, then PHYS 1014 Introductory Physics is a required prerequisite for completion of this major.

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Richard Carlson Assistant Professor 10 Months and Department Chair

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