Construction Technology INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM INFORMATION 2015 2016 866.Macomb1 (866.622.6621) www.macomb.edu
Construction Technology PROGRAM OPTIONS CREDENTIAL TITLE CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED NOTES Associate of Applied Science Construction Technology 63 Certificate Construction Technology 42 CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT TITLE NAME Phone E MAIL LOCATION Professor Christopher Christian 586.445.7480 christianc@macomb.edu South Campus Program Description: The Construction Technology program provides the student with a sound background for careers in Construction Supervision, Estimating, Building Inspection, Architect s Field Representation, Construction Management, or as a Residential or Commercial Builder. Personnel from ancillary industries, such as construction material supplies, will also find that Construction Technology courses provide a sound background for their careers. Career Opportunities: Construction Technology Associate of Applied Science: Job titles such as Construction & Building Inspector, Construction Manager, Cost Estimator, and Builder are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org. Construction Technology Certificate: Job titles such as Construction & Building Inspector, Construction Manager, Cost Estimator, and Builder are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org. Construction Technology Renewable Energy Specialist Associate of Applied Science: Job titles such as Construction & Building Inspector, Construction Manager, Cost Estimator, and Builder are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org. Transfer Pathways: Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers. 8 Transfer Resource Guide 1
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 63 credit hours) SUGGESTED SEQUENCE BASED ON FULL TIME ENROLLMENT. MAY ALSO BE COMPLETED BASED ON PART TIME ENROLLMENT. CORE COURSES: COMMON DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE SEMESTER 1 ATBC 1100 Blueprint & Math Residential 2.0 CIVL 2200 Soils & Foundations 3.0 DRAD 1110 Introduction to Architectural Drafting 3.0 DRCG 1140 Group II Course: ENVS 1050 BIOL 1310 Interactive Computer Graphics Introduction to 2D & 3D AutoCAD Environmental Science Environmental Science CREDIT HOURS 4.0 4.0 SEMESTER 2 ATBC 1150 Blueprint & Math Commercial 2.0 ATTR 1150 Technical Report Writing 2.0 CIVL 1050 Construction Safety Policy & Procedures 3.0 DRAD 2110 Applied Building Construction 3.0 Group III Course: PSYC 1010 Introductory Psychology 4.0 SEMESTER 3 Group I Course: ENGL 1180 ENGL 1210 Group IV Course Communication 1 Composition 1 Any ARAB, ARTT, CHIN, ENGL 2### (CREATIVE WRITING OR LITERATURE ONLY), FREN, GRMN, HUMN, ITAL, INTL 2000, INTL 2300, MUSC, PHIL, & SPAN Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better 3.0 4.0 3.0 4.0 SEMESTER 4 ATBC 1160 Construction Cost Estimating ATBC 1150 or ATBC 1100 2.0 CIVL 1010 Civil Technology Seminar 1.0 DRAD 2200 Mechanical & Electrical Systems for Buildings 3.0 PSYC 2400 Industrial Organizational Psychology PSYC 1010 NOTE: This is a required course and will be counted as an elective, not as part of the degree 3.0 requirement. Group V Course Any PHED Wellness course 2000 or above 2.0 3.0 SEMESTER 5 ATBC 2600 Construction Law & Contract Administration 2.0 CLCT 1650 Systems Design of Heating & Air Conditioning 3.0 DRAD 2230 Construction Specifications 3.0 QUAL 2400 Project Management 3.0 SURV 1100 Elementary Surveying 3.0 NOTES: A minimum of 18 credit hours of Arts & Sciences courses (Groups I V) are needed as well as a minimum of 62 total credit hours for the associate degree. Arts & Sciences Groups I V can be taken in any semester. It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor, advisor or faculty/department coordinator to plan your schedule. 2
CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 42 credit hours) REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE CREDIT HOURS SEMESTER 1 ATBC 1100 Blueprint & Math Residential 2.0 CIVL 2200 Soils & Foundations 3.0 DRAD 1110 Introduction to Architectural Drafting 3.0 DRCG 1140 Interactive Computer Graphics Introduction to 2D & 3D AutoCAD 4.0 SEMESTER 2 ATBC 1150 Blueprint & Math Commercial 2.0 ATTR 1150 Technical Report Writing 2.0 CIVL 1050 Construction Safety Policy & Procedures 3.0 DRAD 2110 Applied Building Construction 3.0 SEMESTER 3 ATBC 1160 Construction Cost Estimating ATBC 1150 or ATBC 1100 2.0 CIVL 1010 Civil Technology Seminar 1.0 DRAD 2200 Mechanical & Electrical Systems for Buildings 3.0 SEMESTER 4 ATBC 2600 Construction Law & Contract Administration 2.0 CLCT 1650 Systems Design of Heating & Air Conditioning 3.0 DRAD 2230 Construction Specifications 3.0 QUAL 2400 Project Management 3.0 SURV 1100 Elementary Surveying 3.0 Gainful Employment Disclosure: http://www.macomb.edu/ge/cnstct/ See page 21 for Gainful Employment Information 3
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree The Associate of Applied Science Degree is intended to provide the preparation necessary for potential employment in an occupational specialty. Requirements Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 Minimum 15 semester hours of credit earned at Macomb Minimum 62 semester hours of credit courses numbered 1000 or above, which include: A minimum 18 semester hours of credit in Arts and Sciences courses numbered 1000 or above, as described in the Group Concentrations table; and A minimum of an additional 44 semester hours, including required career preparation and related courses as well as any electives required in the program. Arts and Sciences Courses Required for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree A minimum of one course from each of the five Arts and Sciences groups must be selected. Electives and Arts and Sciences requirements must be satisfied by courses numbered 1000 or higher. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree requirements are met by taking the required career courses and the Arts and Sciences courses. See Academic Placement Procedures for information on course placement in chemistry, English, English for Academic Purposes, mathematics, and reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not count toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. Contact a counselor or academic advisor if you need help in choosing the appropriate course. GROUP Arts and Sciences Group Concentration for Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements COURSES MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 18 SEMESTER HOURS I.A ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210 1 Course I.B Other English Composition, Reading, or Speech See Note below II. III. IV. Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Physics Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, INTL 2010, INTL 2500, INTL 2700, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science Art, Creative Writing, Foreign Language, Humanities, INTL 2000, INTL 2300, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Theater Arts 1 Course 1 Course 1 Course V. Any PHED Wellness course 2000 or above 1 Course Note: If students take one course from each of Groups I.A, II, III, IV, and V, and still have taken less than the minimum of 18 semester hours of Arts and Sciences courses required for the AAS degree, they may elect additional hours from Groups I.B, II, III, IV, or V to satisfy minimum degree requirements. 4
Course Descriptinos ATBC 1100 Blueprint & Math Residential 2.00 credit hours (formerly ATC 110) A course designed to provide a means for the student to interpret prints of existing residences, and to relate construction problems with general mathematics; further, this course will expand to cover some specific items imposed by inspection authorities. Contains material that will help the student prepare to take the Michigan Residential Builders License Examination. (2 contact hrs) South Campus. ATBC 1150 Blueprint & Math Commercial 2.00 credit hours (formerly ATC 115) Study of blueprints of commercial, industrial, or institutional structures. Special emphasis on interpretation of details as they relate to construction problems. (2 contact hrs) South Campus. ATBC 1160 Construction Cost Estimating 2.00 credit hours Prerequisite: ATBC 1150 or ATBC 1100 (formerly ATC 116) A study of methods and procedures that are currently used to perform a construction estimate. Course includes examination of plans and specifications, outlining of material takeoff methods, and labor pricing schedules. (2 contact hrs) South Campus. ATBC 2600 Construction Law & Contract Administration 2.00 credit hours (formerly ATC 260) A study of contracts, the Michigan builder s licensing statute, mechanic s liens, real estate law, warranties, construction financing, and taxes designed to introduce the student to the areas of the law he should be familiar with in the construction industry. Contains material that will help student prepare to take the Michigan Residential Builders License Examination. (2 contact hrs) South Campus. ATTR 1150 Technical Report Writing 2.00 credit hours (formerly ATV 115) Principles of effective industrial reports and letters; industrial reports; obtaining data; analysis of data; outlining and organizing of materials; letter writing techniques. (2 contact hrs) South Campus. CIVL 1010 Civil Technology Seminar 1.00 credit hours (formerly CIV 101) Designed to acquaint the student with the programs of study, nature of work performed by technicians, and opportunities available to them. (1 contact hr) South Campus. CIVL 1050 Construction Safety Policy & Procedures 3.00 credit hours Introductory study of construction safety and the ethics of safety. Students will learn about the governing bodies, safety standards, and the responsibilities of the employees and the employers. (3 contact hrs) South Campus. CLCT 1650 Systems Design of Heating & Air Conditioning 3.00 credit hours (formerly CCT 165) Covers architectural house plan, through the heat load computation, heating and cooling equipment selection, energy code requirements, and duct sizing for a complete residential forced air system. (4 contact hrs) South Campus. DRAD 1110 Introduction to Architectural Drafting 3.00 credit hours (formerly DRAD 1180) This is a beginning course in architectural drafting fundamentals. The student will develop basic skills and techniques required for architectural drafting, lettering, line quality, symbol recognition, and term definition. Lab work will consist of exercises detailing various architectural elements and principles. The student will also practice these principles on various architectural drafting projects. Career opportunities, education, and duties will be discussed. The student will generate all drafting from the drawing board. (6 contact hrs) South Campus. 5
DRAD 2200 Mechanical & Electrical Systems for Buildings 3.00 credit hours (formerly DAC 220) A study of the mechanical and electrical equipment used to control the environment in today s buildings and the principles and practical uses of such equipment. Among the topics studied are water supply, sanitary and storm drainage, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electricity and lighting, fire protection, energy conservation techniques and solar energy. (3 contact hrs) South Campus. DRAD 2230 Construction Specifications 3.00 credit hours (formerly DRAD 2210) A survey of the content of various construction contracts and documents required as part of the designing and construction of various building projects. General conditions, specifications, organization, addendums, bulletins, and terminology will be discussed. (3 contact hrs) South Campus. DRCG 1140 Interactive Computer Graphics Introduction to 2D & 3D AutoCAD 4.00 credit hours (replaces DRCG 1100) This course is designed as an introduction to computer graphics using a PC based system with AutoCAD software. This course covers computer graphic components, terms, and commands associated with AutoCAD software. This course covers basic file management, two dimensional, and three dimensional drawings. (6 contact hrs) South Campus. ENVS 1050 Environmental Science 4.00 credit hours (formerly EVS 105) This interdisciplinary science course is a study of environmental problems and alternative solutions to these problems. The integral nature of all parts of the environment as well as specific environmental problems are stressed. Such topics as man and his relationship to the environment, energy resource limitations, land use, water and air pollution are included. (4 contact hrs) South Campus. QUAL 2400 Project Management 3.00 credit hours (formerly QST 240) This course is an introduction to the Project Management Institute (PMI) methodology that is widely used and accepted in many corporations. The course covers all twelve areas of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Applied concepts and theories are covered. In addition, Critical Path Methodology for Planning is discussed. This topic covers the visual systematic method of planning and scheduling activities, including the identification of critical activities, diagramming techniques along with time and cost considerations. (3 contact hrs) South Campus. SURV 1100 Elementary Surveying 3.00 credit hours (formerly SUR 110) Use of transit and level; reading verniers and angles, linear measurement; extending straight lines, differential and profile leveling; simple traverse survey, computation and keeping notes. (5 contact hrs) South Campus. PSYC 1010 Introductory Psychology 4.00 credit hours (formerly PSY 101) Nature, scope, and methods of psychology as behavioral science, emphasizing development, biological foundation of behavior, sensation, and perception, learning, emotion, motivation, and personality. (4 contact hrs) PSYC 2400 Industrial Organizational Psychology 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: PSYC 1010 (formerly PSY 240) The purpose of this course is to apply psychological research and theory to issues in the workplace to provide a basis for understanding individual and group behavior at work. Topics include the psychological underpinnings of employee selection and training, performance appraisal, motivation and job satisfaction, group processes, and power and leadership in organizations. (3 contact hrs) 6