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Building Construction Technology
Masonry Emphasis (MN)
Academic School: Construction & Design Technologies
(Effective Fall 2008)
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
This major provides students with the skills necessary for careers in masonry construction, including design, layout, estimating, and erection. Instruction will be provided in all aspects of blocklaying, bricklaying, and stone, along with the technologies of fireplace and structural masonry construction. Related courses and electives will improve the student's potential for advancement and further prepare the graduate for employment. Instruction is broad-based to expose students to all types of construction features they may find. Students learn to solve problems and accomplish multi-faceted tasks in the industry.
Career Opportunities: The students will graduate with entry-level skills in masonry. Additional skills in architectural drawing, blueprint reading, estimating and related topics make the graduate qualified for a variety of positions such as blocklayer or bricklayer, inspector, sales representative, and entry-level management. Also, graduates could seek self-employment in masonry trades.
Recommended High School Subjects: Three years of English, two years of algebra, and one year of science.
Remediation Strategies: Students are required to remediate all deficiencies in the first year. The order of remediation should be math, reading, English.
Transfer Procedures: This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits.htm ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals: A graduate of this major should be able to:
- practice approved safety procedures in various work situations.
- read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
- identify the building codes related to all various aspects of the residential building industry.
- write clear, accurate, and complete reports to industry standards.
- demonstrate the correct use of tools and methods.
- demonstrate good construction methods with regard to concrete block and brick construction.
- identify building materials and how they relate to each other structurally.
- use computer skills to store and retrieve estimates as related to the trade.
- demonstrate the ability to apply modern decision making techniques and the potential for managerial growth.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BCT102 | Construction Safety and Equipment | 2 | |
| BCT103 | Construction Hand and Power Tools | 1 | |
| BCT110 | Site Preparation and Layout | 2 | |
| MCT115 | Concrete Block Construction | 5 | |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| MTH124 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| or | |||
| MTH180 | College Algebra and Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| 16 | |||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| BCT117 | Construction Materials and Application I | 3 | |
| BCT107 | Print Reading and Architectural Drafting | 3 | |
| MCT129 | Brick Masonry | 5 | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| 14 | |||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| MCT233 | Stone Masonry | 2 | |
| MCT239 | Fireplace Construction | 3 | |
| BCT238 | Concrete Construction | 3 | |
| ENL201 | Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| PHS114 | Physics with Technological Applications | 4 | |
| or | |||
| PHS103 | Physics Survey | 3 | |
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| SSE | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| ART | Art Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| FOR | Foreign Language Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| AAE | Applied Arts Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| IFE | International Field Experience Elective | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| MCT265 | Masonry Construction Estimating | 3 | |
| BCT258 | Compute Applications for Construction | 4 | |
| MCT262 | Structural Masonry Systems | 5 | |
| BCT256 | Residential Construction Planning, Scheduling and Management | 3 | |
| FIT | Fitness and Lifetime Sports Elective | 1 | |
| 16 | |||
MTH 180 is recommended for students desiring to transfer into B.S. majors after completing A.A.S. requirements.
Faculty strongly recommend PHS 114 because it covers topics related to construction and masonry. PHS 114 has a MTH 180 prerequisite.
MCT courses may be offered out of sequence or by alternative delivery strategies.
Additional Information: Endorsed by the Pennsylvania Builders Association.