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.
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.
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 Requirements | 60 Units | |
| Program Requirements | 36 Units | |
| CADD 100 | Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting | 3 |
| CEM 100 | Fundamentals of Construction Management | 3 |
| CONS 108 | Construction Materials and Methods I | 4 |
| CONS 109 | Construction Materials and Methods II | 4 |
| CONS 111 | Commercial Building Codes | 3 |
| CONS 118 | Construction Contract Documents | 2 |
| CONS 120 | Blueprint Reading and Specification | 3 |
| CONS 121 | Principles Of Construction Estimating | 3 |
| CONS 205 | Construction Site Safety | 2 |
| CONS 281 | Construction Planning Scheduling and Control | 3 |
| CONS 290 | Internship in Construction | 3 |
| SUR 119 | Construction Surveying | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | 24 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 Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Requirement: Math 126 or higher | 3 | |
| Science Requirement | 3 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirement | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| *Recommended for students who plan to transfer and enroll in a bachelor's degree program. | ||
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| CEM 100 | Fundamentals of Construction Management | 3 |
| CONS 108 | Construction Materials and Methods I | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Human Relations Course | 3 | |
| Science Course | 3 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CONS 109 | Construction Materials and Methods II | 4 |
| CONS 120 | Blueprint Reading and Specification | 3 |
| SUR 119 | Construction Surveying | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 126 or higher | Precalculus I | 3 |
| Third Semester | ||
| CADD 100 | Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting | 3 |
| CONS 111 | Commercial Building Codes | 3 |
| CONS 118 | Construction Contract Documents | 2 |
| Humanities/Social Science Course | 3 | |
| General Elective Course | 3 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CONS 121 | Principles Of Construction Estimating | 3 |
| CONS 205 | Construction Site Safety | 2 |
| CONS 281 | Construction Planning Scheduling and Control | 3 |
| CONS 290 | Internship in Construction | 3 |
| U.S./Nevada Constitution | 3 | |