Building Construction - Suggested Course Schedule (pdf version)

For more information contact Eric Hurley at (828) 430-7172.

Coursework includes basic construction concepts such as general construction, blueprint reading, construction estimating, and project management. Students will also diversify their knowledge of construction in other areas like log home building, green building, electrical wiring, construction surveying, plumbing, statics/strength of materials, and HVAC. Graduates should qualify for entry-level jobs in any general construction setting and be able to advance quickly to management positions. Job opportunities include Contractors, Supervisors, Project Coordinators, Project Planners, Estimators, Inspectors, Master Carpenters, and Cabinetmakers.
Fall Semester I			SHC
BRP	130	Blueprint Reading/Const	2
CST	111	Construction I	4
ENG	111	Expository Writing	3
MAT	120	Geometryand Trigonometry	3
		Humanities/Fine/Arts Elective	3
Total:			15
Spring Semester I			SHC
CAR	114	Residential Building Code	3
CIS	111	Basic PC Literacy	2
CST	221	Statics/Structures	4
CST	112	Construction II	4
ENG	114	Professional Research and Reporting	3
Total:			16
Summer Semester I			SHC
CST	113	Construction III	4
CST	131	OSHA/Safety/Certification	3
CST	231	Soils and Site Work	4
Total:			11
Fall Semester II			SHC
CST	241	Planning/Estimating I	3
_	_	CST Elective(s)	5
_	_	Social/Behavioral Science Elective	3
Total:			11
Spring Semester II			SHC
CST	211	Construction Surveying	3
CST	242	Planning/Estimating II	4
_	_	CST Elective(s)	8
Total:			15

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree 68 - 69