BCT - Building Construction Tech (BCT)

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.

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab/Clinical Hours: 6

BCT 102  Fundamentals of Building Construction  4 SHC  

This course is a study of framing for residential and light commercial buildings.

Lecture Hours: 2

Lab/Clinical Hours: 6

BCT 103  Construction Site Layout  4 SHC  

This course covers location and layout of building corners, elevation, and the use of appropriate tools.

Lecture Hours: 2

Lab/Clinical Hours: 6

BCT 105  Tool Usage and Safety  2 SHC  

This course covers tool skills and their safe use in construction.

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

BCT 113  Fundamentals of Construction Prints  4 SHC  

This course includes reading prints for residential and light commercial building construction.

Lecture Hours: 2

Lab/Clinical Hours: 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.

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

BCT 139  Advanced Residential Wiring  3 SHC  

This course is a study and application of residential wiring including wire size, circuits, components, and testing.

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab/Clinical Hours: 6

BCT 151  Introduction to Residential Plumbing  3 SHC  

This course covers plumbing theory as it relates to residential construction.

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab/Clinical Hours: 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.

Lecture Hours: 2

Lab/Clinical Hours: 6

BCT 204  Cabinet Making  4 SHC  

This course is a study of design and construction of cabinets, custom case work, and countertops.

Lecture Hours: 2

Lab/Clinical Hours: 6

BCT 208  Framing and Roofing  3 SHC  

This course is a study of framing and roof construction principles. Students are provided hands-on experience in constructing framing and roof structures.

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab/Clinical Hours: 6

BCT 209  Construction Project Management  3 SHC  

This is a course designed with projects using building construction skills.

Lecture Hours: 2

Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

BCT 212  Construction Methods and Design  3 SHC  

This course covers residential construction methods and designs.

Lecture Hours: 2

Lab/Clinical Hours: 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 commerical construction.

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab/Clinical Hours: 0

BCT 222  License Preparation  3 SHC  

This course is designed for preparation for contractor exam and licensing.

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab/Clinical Hours: 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.

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab/Clinical Hours: 0