Associate of Applied Technology Degree / Associate in Applied Science – T Degree
This program is designed to train construction professionals and facilities managers for building applications and systems that consume a minimal amount of non-renewable resources and contribute to environmental and personal health.
This program will prepare graduates for careers in resource energy management, indoor air quality, solar installation, home energy rating systems, and other specialties that support the design, building, and maintenance of sustainable living environments.
Participants will receive a solid foundation in applied mathematics, applied physics, and communication. Students will also receive training in industry-specific applications using energy-efficiency technology to diagnose building deficiencies. Advanced training in sustainable systems, solar (photovoltaic) systems, resource conservation management, and weatherization will prepare graduates for a variety of careers within the construction and utilities industries, including careers as resource conservation managers, energy auditors, weatherization specialists, solar energy specialists, and home energy raters.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Construction Technologies degree, students will:
- Apply the appropriate repairs to various types of buildings.
- Be a change agent for sustainability in construction.
- Communicate efficiently and effectively with employers.
- Demonstrate proficiency when working with building diagnosis.
- Design and integrate renewable energies into the building.
- Identify and evaluate building systems.
- Perform a building energy audit and make recommendations.
- Perform scheduling tasks and coordinate the different trades.
- Read and correctly interpret building blueprints.
- Utilize problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Work in coordination with others in a team effort.
- Work responsibly and safely within company guidelines.
- Diagnose and repair air leakage in the building shell.
- Identify and integrate green building practices into the construction industry.
General Degree Requirements
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (18 credits)
ENGL& 101
| | 5 |
| Or | |
CMST& 220
| | 5 |
| | |
| Any 100-Level Math Class | 5 |
PSYC& 100DIV
| | 5 |
| COLL 102 | College Success for All | 3 |
Note: CMST 220 or higher
PSYC 100DIV: PSY 112DIV, SOC& 101DIV, or other humanities course that meets the diversity requirement
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (23 credits):
All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable general education. These credits replace the academic courses required for the AAT degree. Required credits include:
5 credits in communication:
5 credits in quantitative reasoning:
MATH& 107
| | 5 |
MATH& 141
| | 5 |
MATH& 142
| | 5 |
MATH& 146
| | 5 |
MATH& 151
| | 5 |
5 credits in a social science that meets the diversity requirement:
PSYC& 100DIV
| | 5 |
SOC& 101DIV
| | 5 |
5 credits in social science, humanities, or science;
choose one from the following:
ART& 100
| Art Appreciation | 5 |
ASL& 121
| American Sign Language I | 5 |
ASL& 122
| American Sign Language II | 5 |
BIOL& 160
| General Biology w/Lab | 5 |
BIOL& 175
| Human Biology w/Lab | 5 |
BIOL& 241
| Human A & P I | 5 |
BIOL& 242
| Human A & P II | 5 |
BIOL& 260
| Microbiology | 5 |
CHEM& 110
| | 5 |
CHEM& 121
| | 5 |
CHEM& 131
| | 5 |
GEOL& 110
| | 5 |
HIST& 146
| | 5 |
HIST& 147
| | 5 |
HIST& 148
| | 5 |
HUM& 101
| | 5 |
MUSC& 105
| | 5 |
PHYS& 114
| | 5 |
POLS& 202
| | 5 |
PSYC& 100
| | 5 |
PSYC& 200
| | 5 |
PSYC& 220
| | 5 |
SOC& 101
| | 5 |
3 credits in College Success:
Students pursuing an AAS-T degree must complete all college degree requirements prior to graduation. This includes courses that meet the requirements for diversity, computer literacy, and the capstone project.
Physical Requirements
Should be able to lift 40 lbs..
Program Length
This program is approximately six quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Fall and spring quarters.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
None.
Program Course List
Note: CONST 102-139 are articulated courses with high schools for dual enrollment.
Computer Literacy Requirement: Complete an approved computer literacy course or successfully pass the computer literacy exam
AAT Requirements
| Technical Course Requirements | 94 |
| AAT General Education Requirements | 18 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 112 |
AAT General Education Requirements: See list above
AAS-T Requirements
| Technical Course Requirements | 94 |
| AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements | 23 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 117 |
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements: See list above