Program Overview

Introduction to Building Construction Technology Program

The Building Construction Technology (BCT) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the construction industry. The program covers various aspects of building construction, including safety, materials, tools, and techniques.

Program Courses

The BCT program offers a range of courses that cover different areas of building construction, including:

• BCT 100: Building Trades I (8 credits)
  • Equipment and general safety
  • Human relations, building construction surveying, footings, foundation form work, framing, sheathing, insulation
  • Basic electrical wiring and plumbing
• BCT 101: Introduction to Construction I (2 credits)
  • Basic safety, including personal protective equipment
  • How to perform basic construction tasks safely
  • What to do if an accident occurs
• BCT 102: Introduction to Construction II (2 credits)
  • Introduction to power and hand tools
  • Blueprints and basic rigging hardware and techniques
• BCT 103: Introduction to Construction Laboratory (3 credits)
  • Provides students the opportunity to practice skills acquired in BCT 101 and BCT 102
• BCT 104: Woodworking Skills I (3 credits)
  • Use and care of hand tools and elementary power tools
  • Safety procedures and supervised project construction
• BCT 105: Woodworking Skills II (3 credits)
  • Advanced woodworking skills
  • Use of advanced power tools, power tool safety, and supervised construction
• BCT 106: Woodworking Theory and Practice (3 credits)
  • History of wood manufacturing
  • Industrial techniques, wood characteristics, stains, and finishes
• BCT 107: Painting I (4 credits)
  • Types and applications of paints and clear coatings
  • Use of fasteners, caulks, and sealants
• BCT 109: Plumbing I (3 credits)
  • Orientation to the trade
  • Materials used in the plumbing industry
  • Different types of plumbing fixtures
• BCT 110: Blueprint Reading for Building Trades (4 credits)
  • Same as DRFT 151, OEET 101, OEPB 110
• BCT 111: Small Equipment Maintenance and Repair (4 credits)
  • Covers small engine theory, troubleshooting, and repair
  • Auto maintenance, hydraulic theory, and repair lubricants, batteries, and scheduled tool maintenance
• BCT 114: Basic Carpentry (3 credits)
  • Orientation to the trade
  • Wood building materials, fasteners, and adhesives
• BCT 115: Carpentry Level I (3 credits)
  • Describes the various kinds of roofs and provides instructions for layout of different roofing systems
• BCT 116: Basic Carpentry Lab (2 credits)
  • Provides students the opportunity to practice skills acquired in BCT 114 and BCT 115
• BCT 117: Plumbing 1A (3 credits)
  • Introduction to the plumbing profession
• BCT 118: Math for Building Trades (3 credits)
  • Geometry, algebra, arithmetic, and basic trigonometry pertaining to mathematical applications in the building trades field
• BCT 123: Residential Wiring I (3 credits)
  • Introduction to residential electrical wiring trade
  • Electrical safety practices, basic electrical circuits, and theory
• BCT 130: Professional Development and Leadership (1 credit)
  • As members and/or officers of various student professional organizations, students gain experience in leadership, team building, and community service
• BCT 150: Forklift Operation (1 credit)
  • Classroom instruction and hands-on practice to prepare students to operate a forklift safely in the workplace
• BCT 200: Building Trades II (8 credits)
  • Continuation of BCT 100: roofing, exterior and interior finish, masonry, door, window, and cabinet installation
• BCT 206: Advanced Cabinetmaking (3 credits)
  • Advanced cabinetmaking skills
• BCT 209: Plumbing II (3 credits)
  • Continuation of BCT 109
• BCT 217: Building and the Environment (3 credits)
  • Introduction to LEED's and Green Building Fundamentals
• BCT 218: Plumbing 2 (4 credits)
  • This course builds on the skills and knowledge students have gained in previous BCT introduction to plumbing courses
• BCT 219: Weatherization in Construction (3 credits)
  • Introduction to industry weatherization standards and practices utilized in the construction of buildings for the purpose of energy conservation
• BCT 221: Cooperative Experience I (1-4 credits)
  • Supervised cooperative work program
• BCT 223: Residential Wiring II (3 credits)
  • Introduction to electrical raceways and fittings
• BCT 255: Special Topics (1-6 credits)
  • Topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes
• BCT 290: Special Problems in Building Technology (1-4 credits)
  • Individual studies in areas directly related to building technologies

Program Requirements

The BCT program has various requirements, including:

• Prerequisites for certain courses
• Corequisites for certain courses
• Restricted courses to Community Colleges campuses only
• Consent of instructor required for certain courses
• Graded S/U for certain courses

Conclusion

The Building Construction Technology program provides students with a comprehensive education in the construction industry, covering various aspects of building construction, including safety, materials, tools, and techniques. The program offers a range of courses that cover different areas of building construction, and has various requirements, including prerequisites, corequisites, and restricted courses.