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Construction Technology prepares students with entry level skills for the construction industry. The Certificate of Applied Science, or one-year Carpentry program, includes site layout, framing, floors, walls, and roofs, as well as interior and exterior finishing, and welding. The two-year Associate of Applied Science program adds stationary tools, construction management, construction estimating, light equipment and rigging, and special topics in construction. These classes are taught using a combination of classroom work and hands-on building. Students will need professional tools to gain employment upon graduation; therefore, they are required to purchase a tool set as outlined in the tool section.

Faculty Advisors: Mike Ceartin and Harold Kelly
Semester of Entry: Fall


Carpentry

Length of Program: 2 Semesters
Type of Program: Certificate of Applied Science


First Semester



Course Number Course Title Credits
CSTN100 Fundamentals of Construction Technology 3
CSTN120 Carpentry Basics and Rough-In Framing 5
CSTN148 Blueprint Reading, Codes and Estimating 3
CSTN160 Construction Concepts and Building Lab
3
HR100T Human Relations 2
M100T Introduction to Technical Mathematics 1

Total Credits 17





Second Semester



CSTN124 Cabinet Installation, Interior/Finish/Paint 2
CSTN137 Insulation and Energy Building Practices 2
CSTN145 Ext. Finish, Stair, and Metal SF 3
CSTN150 Drywall Application and Finishing 3
CSTN161 Construction Concepts and Building Lab II 3
CSTN175 Roofing Applications 3
WRIT104T Workplace Communication 2
CAPP106 Short Courses: Computer Applications 1

Total Credits 19 (36)

Consumer Information for Carpentry


Computer Aided Drafting

The Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) focus will provide students with a solid foundation in the utilization of CAD as a tool
for various drafting technologies. Those students who are exploring the field of Computer Aided Design, or need to develop
CAD skills, will find this certificate challenging and beneficial for future applications. Students are able to select Architecture
or Technical options. This focus is designed to be completed in correlation with an A.A.S. degree, and it will take 3 semesters
to complete the sequence.

Length of Program: 1 Semesters
Type of Program: Focus of study





Course Number Course Title Credits
DFT150 AutoCAD 2D 3
DFT200 AutoCAD 3D 3
DFT210 Technical Drafting I - CAD 2D or
3

DFT225 Architectural Drafting I - CAD (3)


Total Credits 9





Construction

Length of Program: 4 Semesters
Type of Program: Associate of Applied Science
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the second year is dependent on successful completion of the first year or prior
faculty approval.


First Semester



Course Number Course Title Credits
CSTN100 Fundamentals of Construction Technology 3
CSTN120 Carpentry Basics and Rough-In Framing 5
CSTN148 Blueprint Reading, Codes and Estimating 3
CSTN160 Construction Concepts and Building Lab 3
M111T Technical Mathematics 3

Total Credits 17





Second Semester



CSTN124 Cabinet Installation, Interior/Finish/Paint 2
CSTN137 Insulation and Energy Building Practices 2
CSTN145 Ext. Finish, Stair, and Metal SF 3
CSTN150 Drywall Application and Finishing 3
CSTN161 Construction Concepts and Building Lab II 3
CSTN175 Roofing Applications 3
CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3

Total Credits 19 (36)





Third Semester



CSTN200 Light Equipment and Rigging 3
CSTN211 Advanced Framing Systems 3
CSTN230 Advanced Roof, Floor, Wall, and Stair Systems 4
CSTN235 Stationary Machines and Joinery 2
CSTN295 Practicum: Construction 2
HR110T Career Development and Human Relations 3

Total Credits 17





Fourth Semester



CSTN171 Site Prep, Foundations, and Concrete Installation 3
CSTN225 Decks and Patios 2
CSTN236 Advanced Stationary Machines and Joinery 2
CSTN250 Construction Estimating 3
CSTN260 Construction Concepts and Building Lab III 3
CSTN270 Foundations of Construction Project Management 2
WLDG103 Welding Fundamentals for Construction Trades 1
WRIT121T Introduction to Technical Writing 3

Total Credits 19 (72)


Interior Space Planning and Design

The Interior Space Planning and Design Certificate Program provides a distinctive curriculum with a career oriented
approach. Coursework includes the fundamentals of design, design analysis by the utilization of the design process, space
planning, material selection and specifications relating to both residential and commercial design, Computer Aided Drafting
(CAD) skills, and codes and regulations. The one-year certificate prepares a graduate to work in interior design CAD
positions, merchandising and sales, and as an interior design assistant.

Advisor: Karen Raphael
Length of Program: 2 Semesters
Type of Program: Certificate of Applied Science


First Semester



Course Number Course Title Credits
DESN101 Introduction to Interior Design 3
DESN120 Beginning Space Planning and Design 3
DFT150 AutoCAD 2D
3
WRIT121T Introdution to Technical Writing 3
ARTS212 Basic Drawing 3

Total Credits 15





Second Semester



DESN130 Residential Studio 3
DESN140 Public Studio 3
DFT225 Architectural Drafting I - CAD 3
M111T Technical Mathematics 3
BUS105 Introduction to Business 3

Total Credits 15 (30)

Consumer Information for Interior Space Planning and Design


Advanced Certificate for Environmental Design Studies - requires the completion of the Associate of Arts with a study option of Interior Space Planning and Design or the Certificate of Applied Science-Interior Space Planning and Design.




Course Number Course Title Credits
DESN220 History of Furniture and the Arts 3
DESN225 Modern Furniture and the Arts 3
DESN230 Corporate Studio 4
DESN240 Environmental Design Studio 4
DESN245 Professional Practices 3
DESN280 Internship 2
ANTY101 Anthropology and the Human Experience 3

ENST230
Nature and Society
3

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