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Associate of Applied Science /

Technology – Construction

Catalog Year: 2020 - 2021

Explore / Technology – Construction

WNC’s Construction program provides industry-specific training that addresses topics of critical importance to subcontractors, general contractors, superintendents and project managers. Students will study contract administration, coordination, negotiation, quality control and the management of labor resources, equipment and materials.

This degree allows those who have completed an associate degree in construction technology to progress academically and earn a bachelor’s degree.

Please see the Associate of Applied Science page for a list of all courses filling general education requirements.

Mission

The mission of the Associate of Applied Science in Technology is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed as a professional in a chosen field of study.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Technology are expected to:

  • Know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree. (WNC SLO 1,3,6,7)
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately, in oral and written form. (WNC SLO 2)
  • Locate, evaluate and properly utilize the tools and resources appropriate to a technology degree professional. (WNC SLO 1,6,7)
  • Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement. (WNC SLO 1,7)
  • Developed an appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues. (WNC SLO 5,7)
  • Developed an appreciation of the need and importance of lifelong learning. (WNC SLO 1)

Required Courses


Course Title Units
Total Requirements60 Units
Program Requirements36 Units
CADD 100Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting3
CEM 100Fundamentals of Construction Management3
CONS 108Construction Materials and Methods I4
CONS 109Construction Materials and Methods II4
CONS 111Commercial Building Codes3
CONS 118Construction Contract Documents2
CONS 120Blueprint Reading and Specification3
CONS 121Principles Of Construction Estimating3
CONS 205Construction Site Safety2
CONS 281Construction Planning Scheduling and Control3
CONS 290Internship in Construction3
SUR 119Construction Surveying3
General Education Requirements24 Units
English/Communications Requirements:
Recommend: BUS 107, BUS 108; or ENG 101*, ENG 102*
Must include a writing course.
6
Human Relations:
Recommend: BUS 110
3
Humanities/Social Science Requirement3
Mathematics Requirement:
Math 126 or higher
3
Science Requirement3
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirement3
General Elective3
*Recommended for students who plan to transfer and enroll in a bachelor's degree program.

Suggested Course Sequence


Course Title Units
First Semester
CEM 100Fundamentals of Construction Management3
CONS 108Construction Materials and Methods I4
ENG 101Composition I3
Human Relations Course3
Science Course3
Second Semester
CONS 109Construction Materials and Methods II4
CONS 120Blueprint Reading and Specification3
SUR 119Construction Surveying3
ENG 102Composition II3
MATH 126 or higherPrecalculus I3
Third Semester
CADD 100Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting3
CONS 111Commercial Building Codes3
CONS 118Construction Contract Documents2
Humanities/Social Science Course3
General Elective Course3
Fourth Semester
CONS 121Principles Of Construction Estimating3
CONS 205Construction Site Safety2
CONS 281Construction Planning Scheduling and Control3
CONS 290Internship in Construction3
U.S./Nevada Constitution3

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