Construction Science Certificate Level 1 and A.A.S. (46.0000)
Purpose
The Construction Science Program is designed to prepare students to enter the construction industry workforce in both the residential and commercial sectors. The Construction Science Program will provide students with skills and knowledge in a variety of construction disciplines such as construction safety, framing, interior finishing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing estimating, and contracts. The course of instruction outlined for this program is designed to lead to a Level One Certificate (CERT) and an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the Construction Science Program through the regular college admission procedures (see Admission Regulations section). Students will receive a Level One Certificate and/or an A.A.S. degree upon satisfactory completion of the courses below for each corresponding credential requirement and upon making formal application for graduation (see Curricula section). The Level One Certificate is Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exempt, however; those not meeting TSI requirements are encouraged to enroll in the appropriate developmental course(s). Students who wish to pursue the A.A.S. degree must meet all TSI requirements.Program of Study
Construction Science - Level One Certificate
Program of Study
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CRPT 1429 | Introduction to Carpentry | 4 |
| CRPT 1423 | Floor Systems | 4 |
| CRPT 1415 | Conventional Wall Systems | 4 |
| CRPT 1411 | Conventional Roof Systems | 4 |
| CNBT 2442 | Construction Management I | 4 |
| Total | 20 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CNBT 1402 | Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing | |
| Systems | 4 | |
| CNBT 1446 | Construction Estimating I | 4 |
| CNBT 1411 | Construction Methods and Materials I | 4 |
| CNBT 2415 | Construction Specifications and Contracts | 4 |
| CNBT 13001 | Residential/Light Commercial Construction | |
| Drawing | 3 | |
| Total | 19 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Certificate | 39 |
Notes:
- Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Construction Science - Associate of Applied Science Degree
| General Education Courses | Credit | |
|---|---|---|
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Natural Science & Math | 3 | |
| Communications | 3 | |
| Total General Education Courses | 12 | |
| Technical Education Courses | 45 | |
| Basic Use of Computers | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 60 |
Program of Study
First Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CRPT 1429 | Introduction to Carpentry | 4 |
| CRPT 1423 | Floor Systems | 4 |
| CRPT 1415 | Conventional Wall Systems | 4 |
| CRPT 1411 | Conventional Roof Systems | 4 |
| CNBT 2442 | Construction Management I | 4 |
| Total | 20 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CNBT 1402 | Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing | |
| Systems | 4 | |
| CNBT 1446 | Construction Estimating I | 4 |
| CNBT 1411 | Construction Methods and Materials I | 4 |
| CNBT 2415 | Construction Specifications and Contracts | 4 |
| CNBT 13001 | Residential/Light Commercial Construction | |
| Drawing | 3 | |
| Total | 19 |
Second Year
Summer/Fall/Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Core Elective | Language, Philosophy & Culture/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Core Elective | Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Core Elective | Mathematics | 3 |
| COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| Core Elective | Any Component Area | 3 |
| Core Elective | Any Component Area | 3 |
| Core Elective | Any Component Area | 3 |
| Total | 21 | |
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 60 |
Notes:
- Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Construction Science Catalog Pages
Program of Study Full-Text Catalog Pages (Opens Full Catalog)
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