General Technology

Associate in Occupational Technology
Basic Construction Trades Course Display Career Path
Credit Requirements: 60-84 Semester Credit Hours

The General Technology major allows students to select course work necessary to become multiskilled technicians. In addition to completing the College’s core curriculum, students also complete course work in at least two technical areas. The following are examples of various career paths available. The secondary paths may be substituted for courses in other programs’ primary path. Interested students should talk with their advisors.

For entry into this program the student must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and take the College’s placement test or meet the College’s SAT or ACT requirements. Automotive Technology students must have a valid driver’s license.

Recommended Sequence of Courses



 

CPT 101

Introduction to Computers

3

 OR

EGR 110

Introduction to Computer Environment

3

 

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

 

IDS 201

Leadership Development

3

 OR

ELE HUM

Select one course from Humanities Electives

3

 

MAT 170

Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I

3

 

ECO 210

Macroeconomics

3

 OR

PSY 110

Applied Psychology

3

 OR

PSY 201

General Psychology

3

 

SPC 205

Public Speaking

3

 OR

SPC 209

Interpersonal Communication

3


Primary Path

 

BCT 102

Fundamentals of Building Construction

4

 

BCT 103

Construction Site Layout

4

 

BCT 112

Construction Print Reading

2

 

BCT 116

Residential Building Exam Preparation

1

 

BCT 138

Residential Wiring

5

 

BCT 151

Introduction to Residential Plumbing

3

 

BCT 201

Principles of Roof Construction

4

 

BCT 203

Exterior and Interior Finishes

5


Secondary Path

 

CET 127

Building Construction and Print Reading

4

 

CET 230

Construction Management

3

 

CET 238

Construction Planning and Scheduling

2

 

CET 245

Cost Estimating

3


Additional Requirements

 

CET 120

Construction Materials

3

 

BCT 207

Built-Up Roofing

2

 OR

CET 135

Construction Contracts

2

 

MGT 120

Small Business Management

3

For Humanities Electives, see page B-3.