CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
North Lake campus only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.CONST.TECH.18
Students interested in a high demand career that is fast-paced with job opportunities--the Construction Industry is for you. The Construction Technology program is designed to develop the hands-on skills and technical knowledge necessary so that a graduate may advance in career paths appropriate to their own interests and abilities. Some of the exciting career options include: field engineer, estimator, building inspection, insurance and manufacturing representative, field supervisor, sub-contractor, and builder in either commercial or residential construction/home building. A graduate will have also covered skills in other areas such as planning, and organization, problem solving and decision making, related communication, and business and human relations.
Semester 1 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
OSHT 1307 |
Construction Site Safety and Health OR |
3 |
OSHT 1313 |
Accident Prevention, Inspection, and Investigation |
(3) |
ARCE 1303 |
Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction |
3 |
SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication OR |
3 |
SPCH 1315 |
Public Speaking OR |
(3) |
SPCH 1321 |
Business and Professional Communication |
(3) |
Semester Total |
9 |
Semester 2 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
CNBT 1300 |
Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading |
3 |
CNBT 1391 |
Special Topics in Construction/Building Technology/Technician |
3 |
ENGL 1301 |
Composition 1I |
3 |
Elective1 |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
Semester Total |
12 |
Semester 3 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Elective2 |
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
Elective3 |
Natural Science |
4 |
Semester Total |
7 |
Semester 4 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
CNBT 2281 |
Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician |
2 |
Semester Total |
2 |
Minimum Hours Required |
30 |
Students must complete the Semester 1I, 2II, 3III, and 4IV Curriculum listed above and all of the courses and/or electives listed in one of the emphasis listed below to receive a grand total of 60-credit hours towards the Construction Technology AAS degree:
- Residential Builder/Contractor Emphasis (total: 30 SCH)
- HVAC-Commercial Emphasis (total: 30 SCH)
- Pipefitting Emphasis (total: 30 SCH)
- Plumbing-Commercial Emphasis (total: 30 SCH)
- Electrical-Commercial Emphasis (total: 30 SCH)
RESIDENTIAL BUILDER/CONTRACTOR EMPHASIS: |
Construction Technology Curriculum (Semesters 1I, 2II, 3III, and 4IV) Subtotals: |
30 |
Semester 1 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
CRPT 1325 |
Forms and Foundations 1I |
3 |
CNBT 1342 |
Building Codes and Inspections |
3 |
Semester Total |
6 |
Semester 2 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
CRPT 1315 |
Wall Systems |
3 |
CRPT 1311 |
Roof Systems |
3 |
Semester Total |
6 |
Semester 3 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
CRPT 1341 |
Exterior Finish Systems |
3 |
CRPT 1345 |
Interior Finish Systems |
3 |
Semester Total |
6 |
Semester 4 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
+Electives |
Residential Builder/Contractor Electives |
12 |
Semester Total |
12 |
Residential Builder/Contractor Emphasis Grand Total |
60 |
+Residential Builder/Contractor Electives - Twelve (12) hours of electives must be chosen from the following:
HVAC - COMMERCIAL EMPHASIS: |
Construction Technology Curriculum (Semesters 1I, 2II, 3III, and 4IV) Subtotals: |
30 |
Semester 1 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
HART 1307 |
Refrigeration Principles |
3 |
HART 1301 |
Basic Electricity for HVAC |
3 |
Semester Total |
6 |
Semester 2 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
CBFM 2317 |
Mechanical Maintenance |
3 |
HART 1303 |
Air Conditioning Control Principles |
3 |
Semester Total |
6 |
Semester 3 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
HART 2336 |
Air Conditioning Troubleshooting |
3 |
HART 2341 |
Commerical Air Conditioning |
3 |
Semester Total |
6 |
Semester 4 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
HART 2302 |
Commerical Air Conditioning System Design |
3 |
CBFM 2311 |
Building Maintenance 2II |
3 |
+++Electives |
HVAC-Commercial Electives |
6 |
Semester Total |
12 |
HVAC-Commercial Emphasis Grand Total: |
60 |
+++HVAC-Commercial Electives - Six (6) hours of electives must be chosen from the following:
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
CNBT 1302 |
Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems in Construction 1I |
3 |
CNBT 1311 |
Construction Methods and Materials 1I |
3 |
CNBT 1346 |
Construction Estimating 1I |
3 |
CNBT 1359 |
Project Scheduling |
3 |
CNBT 2304 |
Construction Methods and Materials 2II |
3 |
CNBT 2315 |
Construction Specifications and Contracts |
3 |
CNBT 2317 |
Green Building |
3 |
DFTG 1309 |
Basic Computer-Aided Drafting |
3 |
DFTG 1317 |
Architectural Drafting - Residential |
3 |
Construction Technology Curriculum (Semesters 1I, 2II, 3III, and 4IV) Subtotals: |
30 |
Semester 1 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PFPB 1308 |
Basic Pipefitting Skills |
3 |
PFPB 2307 |
Pipe Fabrication and Installation 1I |
3 |
Semester Total |
6 |
Semester 2 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PFPB 2341 |
Pipe Fabrication and Installation 2II |
3 |
WLDG 1435 |
Introduction to Pipe Welding |
4 |
Semester Total |
7 |
Semester 3 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
WLDG 1317 |
Introduction to Layout and Fabrication |
3 |
CNBT 2270 |
Pipe Welding for the Construction Professional |
2 |
Semester Total |
5 |
Semester 4 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PFPB 2343 |
Advanced Pipe Practices |
3 |
PFPB 1350 |
Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety |
3 |
++++Electives |
|
6 |
Semester Total |
12 |
Pipefitting Emphasis Grand Total: |
60 |
++++Pipefitting Electives - Six (6) hours of electives must be chosen from the following:
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
CNBT 1311 |
Construction Methods and Materials 1I |
3 |
CNBT 1346 |
Construction Estimating 1I |
3 |
CNBT 1359 |
Project Scheduling |
3 |
CNBT 2304 |
Construction Methods and Materials 2II |
3 |
CNBT 2315 |
Construction Specifications and Contracts |
3 |
CNBT 2317 |
Green Building |
3 |
DFTG 2319 |
Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting |
3 |
ENTC 1323 |
Strength of Materials |
3 |
DFTG 1309 |
Basic Computer-Aided Drafting |
3 |
DFTG 1317 |
Architectural Drafting - Residential |
3 |
PLUMBING - COMMERCIAL EMPHASIS: |
Construction Technology Curriculum (Semesters 1I, 2II, 3III, and 4IV) Subtotals: |
30 |
Semester 1 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PFPB 1373 |
Introduction to the Plumbing Trade |
3 |
PFPB 1370 |
Commercial Plumbing 1I |
3 |
Semester Total |
6 |
Semester 2 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PFPB 2307 |
Pipe Fabrication and Installation 1I |
3 |
PFPB 1371 |
Commercial Plumbing 2II |
3 |
Semester Total |
6 |
Semester 3 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PFPB 2343 |
Advanced Pipe Practices |
3 |
PFPB 2336 |
Commercial Construction and Fixture Setting |
3 |
Semester Total |
6 |
Semester 4 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PFPB 2370 |
Industrial Plumbing |
3 |
PFPB 1350 |
Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety |
3 |
+++++Electives |
Plumbing-Commercial Electives |
6 |
Semester Total |
12 |
Plumbing Commercial Emphasis Grand Total: |
60 |
+++++Plumbing-Commercial Electives - Six (6) hours of electives must be chosen from the following:
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
CNBT 1302 |
Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems in Construction 1I |
3 |
CNBT 1311 |
Construction Methods and Materials 1I |
3 |
CNBT 1346 |
Construction Estimating 1I |
3 |
CNBT 1359 |
Project Scheduling |
3 |
CNBT 2304 |
Construction Methods and Materials 2II |
3 |
CNBT 2315 |
Construction Specifications and Contracts |
3 |
CNBT 2317 |
Green Building |
3 |
DFTG 2319 |
Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting |
3 |
ENTC 1323 |
Strength of Materials |
3 |
DFTG 1309 |
Basic Computer-Aided Drafting |
3 |
DFTG 1317 |
Architectural Drafting - Residential |
3 |
ELECTRICAL - COMMERCIAL EMPHASIS: |
Construction Technology Curriculum (Semesters 1I, 2II, 3III, and 4IV) Subtotals: |
30 |
Semester 1 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
ELPT 1321 |
Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools |
3 |
ELPT 1311 |
Basic Electrical Theory |
3 |
Semester Total |
6 |
Semester 2 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
ELPT 1319 |
Fundamentals of Electricity 1I |
3 |
ELPT 1320 |
Fundamentals of Electricity 2II |
3 |
Semester Total |
6 |
Semester 3 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
ELPT 1345 |
Commercial Wiring |
3 |
ELPT 1341 |
Motor Control |
3 |
Semester Total |
6 |
Semester 4 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
ELPT 1357 |
Industrial Wiring |
3 |
ELTN 1343 |
Electrical Troubleshooting |
3 |
++++++Electives |
Electrical-Commercial Electives |
6 |
Semester Total |
12 |
Electrical-Commerical Emphasis Grand Total: |
60 |
++++++Electrical-Commercial Emphasis - Six (6) hours of electives must be chosen from the following:
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
CNBT 1302 |
Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems in Construction 1I |
3 |
CNBT 1311 |
Construction Methods and Materials 1I |
3 |
CNBT 1346 |
Construction Estimating 1I |
3 |
CNBT 1359 |
Project Scheduling |
3 |
CNBT 2304 |
Construction Methods and Materials 2II |
3 |
CNBT 2315 |
Construction Specifications and Contracts |
3 |
CNBT 2317 |
Green Building |
3 |
DFTG 1309 |
Basic Computer-Aided Drafting |
3 |
DFTG 1317 |
Architectural Drafting - Residential |
3 |
Elective1 - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
Elective2 - Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
Elective3 - Natural Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Natural Science.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY -- RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.
(Level 1I Certificate)
North Lake campus only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.CNBT.RESIDENTIAL
This is a one-year certificate that provides the student with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills required to work as a craftperson in Residential Building, Carpentry, or Contracting. In addition, the student will cover basic planning and materials estimating, problem solving, and human relations skills.
Semester 1 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
OSHT 1307 |
Construction Site Safety and Health |
3 |
ARCE 1303 |
Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction |
3 |
CNBT 1300 |
Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading |
3 |
+Specialty Construction Track Option |
6 |
Semester Total |
15 |
Semester 2 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
CNBT 2281 |
Cooperative Education - Construction/Engineering Technology/Technician* |
2 |
+Specialty Construction Track Option |
12 |
Semester Total |
14 |
Minimum Hours Required |
29 |
RESIDENTIAL BUILDER/CONTRACTOR |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
CRPT 1325 |
Forms and Foundations 1I |
3 |
CRPT 1315 |
Wall Systems |
3 |
CRPT 1311 |
Roof Systems |
3 |
CRPT 1341 |
Exterior Finish Systems |
3 |
CRPT 1345 |
Interior Finish Systems |
3 |
CNBT 1342 |
Building Codes and Inspections |
3 |
Residential Builder/Contractor Total |
18 |
*CNBT 2281 Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician may only be taken in SEMESTER 2II and may only be taken with instructor approval.
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY -- SURVEYING CERTIFICATE
Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.
(Level 1I Certificate)
North Lake campus only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.CONST.SURVEY
Surveying technicians measure and collect data on specific areas of land including information about boundaries, buildings, and features both natural and man-made. They assist surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists in collecting and processing the data necessary for implementing engineering and construction projects from start to finish. Further educational opportunities allow graduates to seek Associates and Bachelor degrees in this field.
Semester 1 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
SRVY 1301 |
Introduction to Surveying |
3 |
SRVY 1315 |
Surveying Calculations |
3 |
SRVY 1335 |
Land Surveying Applications |
3 |
SRVY 2305 |
Geographic Information Systems Applications |
3 |
SRVY 2343 |
Surveying - Legal Principles 1I |
3 |
Semester Total |
15 |
Semester 2 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
SRVY 1309 |
Surveying Measurement |
3 |
SRVY 1341 |
Land Surveying |
3 |
SRVY 2331 |
Geodetic Surveying and Mapping |
3 |
SRVY 2344 |
Surveying - Legal Principles 2II |
3 |
Semester Total |
12 |
Minimum Hours Required |
27 |
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY--SURVEYING TECHNICIAN AAS
Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
North Lake campus only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.CONST.SURVEY
Surveying technicians measure and collect data on specific areas of land including information about boundaries, buildings, and features both natural and man-made. They assist surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists in collecting and processing the data necessary for implementing engineering and construction projects from start to finish.
Semester 2 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication OR |
3 |
SPCH 1315 |
Public Speaking OR |
(3) |
SPCH 1321 |
Business and Professional Communication |
(3) |
+Elective |
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
SRVY 1341 |
Land Surveying |
3 |
SRVY 1335 |
Land Surveying Applications |
3 |
DFTG 1309 |
Basic Computer-Aided Drafting |
3 |
Semester Total |
15 |
Semester 3 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
SRVY 1370 |
Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry |
3 |
SRVY 2343 |
Surveying-Legal Principles 1I |
3 |
SRVY 2305 |
Geographic Information Systems Applications |
3 |
SRVY 2331 |
Geodetic Surveying and Mapping |
3 |
SRVY 1342 |
Global Positioning System Techniques for Surveying and Mapping |
3 |
Semester Total |
15 |
Semester 4 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
SRVY 2344 |
Surveying-Legal Principles 2II |
3 |
SRVY 2339 |
Engineering Design Surveying |
3 |
SRVY 1391 |
Special Topics in Surveying |
3 |
SRVY 1380 |
Cooperative Education - Survey Technology/ Surveying |
3 |
++Elective |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
Semester Total |
15 |
Minimum Hours Required |
60 |
+ Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
++ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
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