Building Construction Technology Courses (BCT)

* Denotes college transfer courses.

BCT 101 Introduction to Building Construction   5 SHC

This course is an introduction to residential and light commercial construction, construction terms, tools of the trade and their safe use. (2/9)

BCT 102 Fundamentals of Building Construction   4 SHC

This course is a study of framing for residential and light commercial buildings. (2/6)

BCT 103 Construction Site Layout   4 SHC

This course covers location and layout of building corners, elevation and the use of appropriate tools. (2/6)

BCT 113 Fundamentals of Construction Prints   4 SHC

This course includes reading prints for residential and light commercial building construction. (2/6)

BCT 131 Estimating/Quantity Take Off   2 SHC

This course covers construction estimation and quantity take off for construction trades based on local and national building codes. (1/3)

BCT 138 Residential Wiring   5 SHC

This course is a study of wiring methods and practices used in residential applications. (2/9)

BCT 142 Fundamentals of Construction Safety   4 SHC

This course covers safety standards and practices as they apply to the building construction industry. (2/6)

BCT 152 Residential Plumbing   5 SHC

This course is a study of the plumbing methods and practices used in residential application. (2/9)

BCT 201 Principles of Roof Construction   4 SHC

This course is a study of design and construction of roof systems and roofing materials for residential and light commercial construction. (2/6)

BCT 202 Principles of Form Construction   4 SHC

This course is the study and design of form construction as applied to residential and light commercial construction. (2/6)

BCT 204 Cabinet Making   4 SHC

This course is a study of design and construction of cabinets, custom casework and countertops. (2/6)

BCT 209 Construction Project Management   3 SHC

This course uses hands-on projects to teach building construction skills. (1/6)

BCT 212 Construction Methods and Design   3 SHC

This course covers residential construction methods and designs. (2/3)

BCT 221 Construction Building Code   3 SHC

This course is a study of local, state and national building code requirements as they apply to residential and commercial construction. (2/3)

BCT 222 License Preparation   3 SHC

This course is designed as preparation for contractor exam and licensing. (3/0)

BCT 231 Construction Labor and Expediting   3 SHC

This course is a study of the process of controlling material and labor on a job site. (2/3)

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