Construction Technology - Civil Engineering Technician Option

Career Studies and Workforce Development Division

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Contact: Kimberly Brooks, kbrooks@trcc.edu

Purpose: Career and Technical Education. This option in the Construction Technology program focuses on civil engineering. The Construction Technology AAS degree prepares students for entry-level employment and a foundation for future advancement in the construction industry.

First Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACAD 101Academic Life Strategies

4
CIVL 116Surveying I

3
CIVL 216Surveying II

3
CONS 116Construction Print Reading and Layout

4
CONS 117Building Codes and Framing

4
Total Credit Hours:18

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CIVL 125Computer Aided Design and CNC Appli

4
CIVL 226Legal Principles of Surveying

3
CIVL 236Computers in Surveying

4
IST 100Computer Applications

3
Total Credit Hours:14

Total Credit Hours: 32

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CIVL 215Building Design

4
CIVL 219Estimating I

3
CIVL 229Estimating II

3
ENGL 111College Writing

3
MATH 161Mathematical Reasoning & Modeling

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CIVL 225Construction Management

3
CIVL 235Construction Planning and Scheduling

3
GOVT 121National and State Government

3
PHYS 100Survey of Physics

3
SCOM 110Public Speaking

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 31

Please see individual course descriptions for prerequisites, corequisites, and/or other requirements.

Program Outcomes

  • Explain how to navigate Commercial and Residential plans and specifications.
  • Create construction project cost estimates and schedules as necessary for construction management.
  • Demonstrate framing, finishing work, flooring, and layout necessary for entry-level carpentry work.
  • Demonstrate layout and installation work necessary for entry-level electrical work.
  • Demonstrate entry-level skills in laying out and installing plumbing and HVAC.
  • Create detailed Construction plans using CAD and 3D applications.