Construction
Construction technology is dedicated to providing quality learning opportunities in a supportive environment where construction students can learn new skills or improve existing skill levels. Construction technology at UAS provides the knowledge, tools and experiences that enable students to attain employment, develop professionally and experience personal growth and enrichment.
Construction Technology Program Sheet (1.7Mb)
Building Energy Retrofit Technician O.E.
Occupational endorsements are programs of study designed to give students intensive training in a specific occupational field.
Typically an occupational endorsement is less than 30 credits, and is not an eligible program for financial aid.
REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 9 | ||
| CT | S122 | Residential Renovation, Retrofit and Repair | 3 |
| CT | S185 | Building Diagnostics and Testing | 3 |
| CT | S201 | Cold Climate Construction | 3 |
Drafting Technology Certificate
Certificates are programs of study designed to prepare students to secure entry-level employment in their chosen field.
Typically a certificate is 30 credits (one year).
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 31 | ||
| GENERAL REQUIREMENTS | 10 | ||
| Written Communication Skills | |||
| ENGL | S111 | Methods of Written Communication | 3 |
| Oral Communication Skills | |||
| Select one from the following (3 credits): | |||
| COMM | S111 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication* | 3 |
| COMM | S235 | Small Group Communication and Team Building* | 3 |
| COMM | S237 | Interpersonal Communication* | 3 |
| *Grade C or better | |||
| Computational Skills | |||
| MATH | S105 | Intermediate Algebra (or higher) | 4 |
| PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS | 21 | ||
| CT | S120 | Basic Construction Techniques | 3 |
| CT | S170 | Residential Design, Codes and Standards | 3 |
| CT | S175 | Introduction to AutoCAD | 3 |
| CT | S181 | Intermediate AutoCAD | 3 |
| CT | S201 | Cold Climate Construction | 3 |
| CT | S213 | Enginering Graphics | 3 |
| CT | S252 | Construction Documentation | 3 |
Residential Building Science Certificate
Certificates are programs of study designed to prepare students to secure entry-level employment in their chosen field.
Typically a certificate is 30 credits (one year).
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 30 | ||
| General Requirements | 10 | ||
| Written Communication Skills | |||
| ENGL | S111 | Methods of Written Communication | 3 |
| Oral Communication Skills | |||
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| COMM | S111 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication* | 3 |
| COMM | S235 | Small Group Communication & Team Building* | 3 |
| COMM | S237 | Interpersonal Communication* | 3 |
| COMM | S241 | Public Speaking* | 3 |
| *Grade C or better | |||
| Computational Skills | |||
| MATH | S105 | Intermediate Algebra (or higher) | 4 |
| Program Requirements | 20 | ||
| CIOS | S135 | Using Spreadsheets in the Workplace | 1 |
| CT | S185 | Building Diagnostics and Testing | 3 |
| CT | S201 | Cold Climate Construction | 3 |
| CT | S285 | Advanced Building Pressure Diagnostics | 3 |
| PHYS | S102 | Survey of Physics | 4 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits): | |||
| CT | S120 | Basic Construction Techniques | 3 |
| CT | S222 | Building Construction I | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits): | |||
| CT | S135 | Residential Wiring | 3 |
| CT | S140 | Residential Plumbing & Heating | 3 |
| CT | S230 | Residential Mechanical Ventilation | 3 |
Associate of Applied Science: Construction Technology
Associate degree programs are areas of study designed to prepare students academically for admission to a bachelor degree program.
Typically an associate degree program is 60 credits (two years).
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 61 | ||
| General Education Requirements | 16 | ||
| Written Communication Skills | |||
| ENGL | S111 | Methods of Written Communication | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| ENGL | S211 | Intermediate Composition: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | S212 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| Oral Communication Skills | |||
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| COMM | S111 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication* | 3 |
| COMM | S235 | Small Group Communication and Team Building* | 3 |
| COMM | S237 | Interpersonal Communication* | 3 |
| COMM | S241 | Public Speaking* | 3 |
| *Grade C or higher | |||
| Computational Skills | |||
| MATH | S105 | Intermediate Algebra (or higher) | 4 |
| Other Skills | |||
| ___ | S__ | Advisor-approved GERs* | 3 |
| *Humanities, mathematics, natural sciences or social sciences | |||
| Major Requirements | 45 | ||
| ACCT | S100 | Recordkeeping for Small Business | 3 |
| BA | S166 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| CT | S100 | Woodworking I | 3 |
| CT | S120 | Basic Construction Techniques | 3 |
| CT | S135 | Residential Wiring | 3 |
| CT | S140 | Residential Plumbing and Heating | 3 |
| CT | S170 | Residential Design, Codes, and Standards | 3 |
| CT | S175 | Introduction to AutoCAD | 3 |
| CT | S201 | Cold Climate Construction | 3 |
| CT | S222 | Building Construction I | 3 |
| CT | S223 | Building Construction II | 3 |
| CT | S225 | Construction Planning & Scheduling | 3 |
| CT | S226 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
| CT | S230 | Residential Mechanical Ventilation | 3 |
| ___ | S__ | Advisor-approved elective | 3 |
Minor in Construction Technology
Minors are areas of study that students can use to expand the scope of their bachelor degree program (for example a student in a Art major can add a Business minor).
Typically a minor is 15 credits, it cannot be the same emphasis as the main degree program.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 18 | ||
| CT | S120 | Basic Construction Techniques | 3 |
| CT | S135 | Residential Wiring | 3 |
| CT | S201 | Cold Climate Construction | 3 |
| CT | S222 | Building Construction I | 3 |
| CT | S225 | Construction Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
| CT | S226 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
UAS is an open enrollment institution, this means that you do not have to be in a UAS degree program to take a class. Anyone can take our classes as long as they meet the course pre-requisites.
Overview of construction hand and power tool usage, building procedures and codes, job and site planning, layout, foundation, floor wall, and roof framing methods, utilizing current construction practices.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78812 | J01 | TEC125 Tue, Wed, Thu 1:00p - 5:00p 9/3 - 10/2 TEC139 Tue, Wed, Thu 1:00p - 5:00p 9/3 - 10/2 TEC140 Tue, Wed, Thu 1:00p - 5:00p 9/3 - 10/2 |
Tuition and fees: $613 (additional charges may apply)
Covers basic architectural drafting and residential design. Students will learn to read a set of house plans, complete a conceptual design for a house following current International Residential Codes, will understand standard building practices for a cold maritime climate, and will be aware of green building practices.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78824 | J01 | Robin Gilcrist | TEC212 Wednesday 6:00p - 8:45p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Tuition and fees: $513 (additional charges may apply)
An introduction to computer aided design and drafting using the industrial standard AutoCAD software. Includes the basics of computer hardware and software, computer skills required for creating and editing drawings.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78825 | J01 | Robin Gilcrist | BRC230 Tuesday 6:00p - 9:45p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Tuition and fees: $548 (additional charges may apply)
Design, construction and basic building science for understanding, planning, and constructing a durable home in a cold climate. Upon satisfactory completion, this course meets the prerequisite for the State of Alaska Contractor Residential Endorsement and also for 16 continuing education credits by the State of Alaska, Division of Occupation Licensing for General Contractors with Residential Endorsement.
Prerequisite: Department approval required.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78833 | J01 | Robin Gilcrist | TEC212 Thursday 6:00p - 8:45p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Tuition and fees: $513 (additional charges may apply)
Skill development in contemporary methods of building construction.
Prerequisite: CT S120.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78837 | J01 | TEC125 Tue, Wed, Thu 1:00p - 5:00p 10/3 - 11/5 TEC139 Tue, Wed, Thu 1:00p - 5:00p 10/3 - 11/5 TEC140 Tue, Wed, Thu 1:00p - 5:00p 10/3 - 11/5 |
Tuition and fees: $613 (additional charges may apply)
Advanced skill development in interior and exterior finish carpentry and cabinet making.
Prerequisite: CT 120.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79910 | J01 | TEC125 Tue, Wed, Thu 1:00p - 5:00p 11/6 - 12/5 TEC140 Tue, Wed, Thu 1:00p - 5:00p 11/6 - 12/5 TEC139 Tue, Wed, Thu 1:00p - 5:00p 11/6 - 12/5 |
Tuition and fees: $613 (additional charges may apply)
Interpretation of construction drawings and specifications; estimating overhead and profit; review of subcontractor and material suppliers' proposals.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80117 | J01 | Pete Traxler | TEC212 Monday 6:00p - 8:45p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Tuition and fees: $513 (additional charges may apply)