Construction Technologies 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.
Students pursuing an AAT or AAS-T degree must complete all college degree requirements prior to graduation. This includes courses that meet the capstone project, diversity, and computer literacy requirements.
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.
Program Outcomes
• Apply code-mandated repairs to various types of buildings.
• Assess a building's structural and physical integrity with appropriate equipment, technology, and software.
• Integrate renewables into the building as specified by the International Building Code.
• Evaluate building systems.
• Perform a building energy audit to include recommendations.
• Perform scheduling tasks while coordinating with different trades.
• Interpret blueprints, plans, and schematics correctly in order to ensure jobs are completed professionally and on time.
• Use industry safety and environmental standards at all times on construction job sites.
• Apply air leakage repairs in a building shell.
• Integrate green building practices into the construction industry.
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 Degree Requirements
| Technical Course Requirements | 94 |
| AAT General Education Requirements | 18 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 112 |
AAT Degree General Education Requirements: See list below
AAS-T Degree Requirements
| Technical Course Requirements | 94 |
| AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements | 23 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 117 |
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements: See list below
General Degree Requirements
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (18 credits)
Note: CMST 220 or higher
PSYC 100DIV: PSY 112DIV, SOC& 101DIV, or other social science or 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:
5 credits in a social science that meets the diversity requirement:
5 credits in social science, humanities, or science;
choose one from the following:
3 credits in College Success: