Associate in Applied Science in Construction Technology

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Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
  • Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CON103 Foundation of Construction Safety Critical course Gateway course 1
CON104 Hand and Power Tools, Equipment, and Workspace 1.5
CON105 Construction Calculations 1.5
CON107 Construction Drawings Introduction 1
Specialization Option Specialization Option Critical course Gateway course 3–3.5
Specialization Option Specialization Option 2–3.5
Specialization Option Specialization Option 3.5–4.5
Specialization Option Specialization Option For students in Plumbing specialization only. 0–2

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Specialization Option Specialization Option 1–3
Specialization Option Specialization Option 3–4
Specialization Option Specialization Option 3–4
Specialization Option Specialization Option For students in Carpentry take CON216, for Plumbing take CON227. 0–3
ENG101 or
ENG107		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
FYE101 or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking L 0–3
ENG102 or
ENG108		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
General Elective General Elective CON244 OR CON271 recommended. 3
GTC108 or
MAT14+		 Technical Mathematics II or College Mathematics Recommend MAT15+ for transfer to a university program. MA 3–6
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design CON101 recommended. HU 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3
CON106 Foundations of Concrete Or any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. SQ 4
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230		 Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication SB or L 3
General Elective General Elective CON244 or CON271 recommended. 1–3
General Elective General Elective CON244 or CON271 recommended. 0–3
General Elective General Elective CON244 or CON271 recommended. 0–3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CON103 Foundation of Construction Safety Critical course Gateway course 1
CON104 Hand and Power Tools, Equipment, and Workspace 1.5
CON105 Construction Calculations 1.5
CON107 Construction Drawings Introduction 1
Specialization Option Specialization Option Critical course Gateway course 3–3.5
FYE101 or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Specialization Option Specialization Option For students in Plumbing specialization only. 0–2
Specialization Option Specialization Option 2–3.5
Specialization Option Specialization Option 3.5–4.5

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Specialization Option Specialization Option 1–3
Specialization Option Specialization Option 3–4
Specialization Option Specialization Option 3–4

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Specialization Option Specialization Option For students in Carpentry take CON216, for Plumbing take CON227. 0–3
ENG101 or
ENG107		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
General Elective General Elective CON244 OR CON271 recommended. 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking L 0–3
ENG102 or
ENG108		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design CON101 recommended. HU 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
GTC108 or
MAT14+		 Technical Mathematics II or College Mathematics Recommend MAT15+ for transfer to a university program. MA 3–6
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
NS Natural Science 4
General Elective General Elective CON244 or CON271 recommended. 1–3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230		 Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication SB or L 3
General Elective General Elective CON244 or CON271 recommended. 0–3
General Elective General Elective CON244 or CON271 recommended. 0–3

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • FYC = First Year Composition
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • MA = Mathematics
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative