Construction Technology, AAS

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Length: Two years, 90 credits

Program Contacts

Offered by: Advanced Technology Division
Program Coordinator: Paul Rea, reap@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5504
Advanced Technology Academic Advising Team: advtechprograms@lanecc.edu; drop-in advising calendar https://www.lanecc.edu/advising/drop-advising; 541.463.3800
Cooperative Education: https://www.lanecc.edu/cooped/contact

Estimated Cost: $14,638

Books - $1,815
Program-Specific Fees - $468
Resident Tuition and General Student Fees - $12,355

Tuition and fee estimates are based on the prior academic year’s rates. Course fees may change during the year. Learn more and view updated tuition and fee information.

Learning Outcomes

The purpose of this program is to train students in the technical skills and knowledge of the construction industry. The graduate of this program can expect to work in the residential and commercial building construction field.

Students who complete this program will be able to:

Demonstrate basic carpentry skills for the construction industry.
Cut, fit, and assemble wood and other materials for building construction.
Demonstrate and use industry safety standards.
Use blueprint reading skills necessary to the profession.
Demonstrate knowledge of laser level and field elevations.
Enter the workforce in the field of construction.
Use appropriate library and information resources to research professional issues.
Interpret the concepts of a problem-solving task and translate them into mathematics.

Program Requirements

General Education

GENERAL EDUCATION courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.

Writing (3-4 credits) - Complete one of the following:

WR 115W - Introduction to College Writing: Workplace Emphasis
WR 115 - Introduction to College Composition
Any WR course higher than WR 115

Math (4-5 credits) - Complete one of the following:

Human Relations (3-4 credits) - Complete one of the following:

Health/PE/Dance (3 credits): Complete any Health (HE), Physical Education (PE, PEAT, PEO), or Dance (D) course or any combination of these courses.

Open Elective (6 credits): Complete any 100- or 200-level courses to meet this requirement.

Program Core Courses

PROGRAM CORE courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass. Students must complete 5 credits each of CST 118A, 118B and 118C for a total of 15 credits.

CS 120 - Concepts of Computing: Information Processing 4 Credit(s)
CST 110 - Blueprint Reading 1 3 Credit(s)
CST 111 - Construction Orientation and Environment 2 Credit(s)
CST 116 - Construction Estimating 4 Credit(s)
CST 118A - Building Construction A 1 to 5 Credit(s)
CST 118B - Building Construction B 1 to 5 Credit(s)
CST 118C - Building Construction C 1 to 5 Credit(s)
CST 119 - Building Construction Surveying 3 Credit(s)
CST 122 - Construction Codes 2 Credit(s)
CST 211 - Blueprint Reading 2 3 Credit(s)
DRF 160 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 4 Credit(s)
DRF 137 - Architectural Plans 4 Credit(s) or DRF 211 - Sustainable Building Systems

Cooperative Education

Complete 9 credits of CST 280 - Co-op Ed: Construction

Program Electives

PROGRAM ELECTIVES must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass. Complete 18 credits, selected from the following:

APR 101 - Trade Skills Fundamentals 4 Credit(s)
APR 105 - Electrical Wiring for the Trades 4 Credit(s)
APR 106 - Plumbing Trade Introduction 2 Credit(s)
BA 101 - Introduction to Business 4 Credit(s)
BT 165 - Introduction to the Accounting Cycle 4 Credit(s)
COOP 206 - Co-op Ed: Internship Seminar 1-2 Credit(s)
CST 201 - Sustainable Building Practices 3 Credit(s)
DRF 205 - Drafting: Structures 4 Credit(s)
DRF 207 - Drafting: Strength of Materials 4 Credit(s)
DRF 210 - Commercial Buildings 4 Credit(s)
DRF 220 - Building Information Modeling 4 Credit(s)
ET 129 - Electrical Theory 1 4 Credit(s)
ET 130 - Electrical Theory 2 1-4 Credit(s)
G 101 - Earth’s Dynamic Interior 4 Credit(s)
G 102 - Earth’s Dynamic Surface 4 Credit(s)
G 103 - Evolving Earth 4 Credit(s)
G 146 - Rocks and Minerals 4 Credit(s)
MTH 075 - Applied Algebra for Technicians 4 Credit(s)
MTH 095 - Intermediate Algebra 5 Credit(s)
WLD 121 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 1-4 Credit(s)
WLD 122 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2 1-4 Credit(s)
WLD 143 - Wire Drive Welding 1 1-4 Credit(s)
SPAN 101 - Spanish, First-Year 5 Credit(s)
SPAN 102 - Spanish, First-Year 5 Credit(s)
SPAN 103 - Spanish, First-Year 5 Credit(s)
SPAN 201 - Spanish, Second-Year 4 Credit(s)
SPAN 202 - Spanish, Second-Year 4 Credit(s)
SPAN 203 - Spanish, Second-Year 4 Credit(s)

Notes

This program is the parent program for the Construction Technology, 1-yr Certificate
A high school diploma or equivalent is recommended for all applicants to this program.
This program follows the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Requirements unless otherwise specified.
Cooperative Education (Co-op): In certain circumstances, Co-op experience may be substituted for major coursework. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor or Program Coordinator.
This program is articulated with Oregon Institute of Technology, which requires a higher-level math course than is required for the program. Contact your Academic Advisor for help with transfer to OIT.