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TSTC Curriculum
Year:
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
Type:
AAS -- Associate of Applied Science Degree
CC -- Certificate of Completion
MSA -- Marketable Skill Award
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration-Refrigeration Mechanic (CC)
Auto Collision Technology - Auto Body Repair (CC)
Auto Collision Technology - Auto Collision Technician (CC)
Automotive Technology - Automotive Mechanic Certificate (CC)
Automotive Technology - Automotive Technician (CC)
Automotive Technology - Ford Maintenance & Light Repair Certificate (CC)
Aviation Maintenance Technology - Airframe (CC)
Aviation Maintenance Technology - Powerplant (CC)
Building Construction Science Certificate (CC)
Business Management Technology (CC)
Computer Networking & Security Technology - Network Technician (CC)
Computer Systems Management Technology (CC)
Culinary Arts - Food Service Specialist (CC)
Dental Assistant (CC)
Dental Laboratory Technology (CC)
Digital Media Design Technology (CC)
Education and Training (CC)
Game Technology Certificate (CC)
Machining Technology Machinist (CC)
Machining Technology Toolmaker (CC)
Medical Assistant (CC)
Medical Information Specialist/Transcriptionist (CC)
Nurse Assistant (CC)
Telecommunications Technology - Telecommunications Specialist (CC)
Vocational Nursing (CC)
Welding Technology - Combination Welding (CC)
Wind Energy & Turbine Technician (CC)
Wind Energy & Turbine Technology (CC)
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Building Construction Science Certificate
Anticipated growth in business investment for new factories, office buildings, stores, hotels, power plants and other structures should continue to stimulate the demand for workers in the building construction field. Maintenance and repair work on all types of structures will also contribute to this demand. Workers in this field build, repair and modernize all types of buildings, including homes, office and commercial structures.
In this program, students will learn to:
• Prepare building sites, construct foundations and finish structures, frame and finish various buildings systems
• Apply learned skills through construction of residential buildings
Admissions Requirements
Students must complete the admissions requirements listed under "Admissions Information."
Certificate of Completion - 2011
Lec
Lab
Cont
Credit
Semester 1
CNBT
1416
Construction Technology I
Site preparation, foundation, form work, and framing. Includes safety; tools and equipment; basic site preparation; basic foundations and form work; and basic floor, wall, and framing methods and systems.
2
6
128
4
CNBT
1300
Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading
Introductory blueprint reading for residential and light commercial construction.
2
4
96
3
OSHT
1405
OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry
A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to the construction industry.
3
3
96
4
HRPO
1311
Human Relations
Practical application of the principles and concepts of the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial environment.
3
0
48
3
Total Hours
10
13
368
14
Semester 2
CNBT
1449
Concrete II
Various techniques for concrete utilization in commercial and heavy construction.
2
6
128
4
CRPT
1315
Conventional Wall Systems
Conventional wall systems with emphasis on wood frame construction. Includes identification of components; construction of wall systems; safe work practices; and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
2
4
96
3
CRPT
2339
Specialty Exterior Finish Systems
Installation of specialty exterior finish systems and components including the placement and installation of cornice, windows, doors, siding, and flashing. Emphasis on safe work practices and the use, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
2
4
96
3
TECM
1301
Industrial Mathematics
Fundamentals of math applicable to industrial trades including fraction and decimal manipulation, measurement, scientific notation, percentage, and problem solving techniques for equations and ratio/proportion applications. Also includes instruction in the use of the scientific calculator.
2
2
64
3
Total Hours
8
16
384
13
Semester 3
CRPT
1341
Conventional Exterior Finish Systems
° **
Installation of exterior finish systems and components including the placement and installation of cornice, windows, doors, siding, and flashing. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
2
4
96
3
CRPT
1345
Conventional Interior Finish Systems
Installation of interior finish systems and components including the placement and installation of doors, trim, floor, wall, and ceiling finishes. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
2
4
96
3
CRPT
1411
Conventional Roof Systems
Principles of design and construction of a conventional roof system incorporating gable, hip, and intersections. Emphasis given to safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
2
6
128
4
POFT
1301
Business English
Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business.
2
3
80
3
Total Hours
8
17
400
13
Grand Totals
26
46
1152
40
Notes
° This course has been designated as the capstone course
† Courses articulated with high schools
‡ Courses with external learning experience
** CNBT 2380 or CNBT 2680 (Co-op ‡) may be taken in place of the capstone course