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ConstructionManagement Emphasis
Construction Technologies Degree – Associate of Applied Science
This course of study will provide the student with the basic,
entry-level understanding of the construction industry as it relates
to the residential, commercial and heavy construction markets.
The student upon completion of this two-year program will
possess the necessary knowledge to either enter the construction
management field or continue on an academic track to complete
a bachelor’s degree in construction management.
DegreeOutcomes
Students completing the degreewill:
• Fulfill the requirements of the Associate of Applied Science.
• Demonstrate competency in their specified emphasis.
Emphasis Outcomes
Students completing the emphasis will:
• Understand, develop, apply and demonstrate specific
construction management skills required related to
supervision techniques, scheduling, cost control systems and
construction contracts.
• Examine and evaluate construction project documents, plans
and specifications as they determine the needs included in the
material takeoff process and estimating.
• Formulate and organize management applications utilizing
general construction knowledge in the areas of safety,
construction materials and methods and production
timelines.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
Recommended: SOC 205
English/Communications 6 credits
Strongly recommended: ENG 107
Human Relations 3 credits
Strongly recommended: MGT 171
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Strongly recommended: MATH 126
Science 3 credits
Recommended: ENV 101
Social Science/Humanities 3 credits
Strongly recommended: SOC 205
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 21 Credits
Core Requirements
AIT 110 General Industrial Safety. ...................................1
BI 101 Introduction to Building Codes. ..........................3
CONS 120 Print Reading and Specification..........................3
Total Core Requirements 7 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
AAD 125 Construction Drawings and Detailing. ................3
ADT 120 Introduction to LEED and Sustainable Building..3
ADT 256 Introduction to Land Use Planning. ....................3
CONS 121 Principles of Construction Estimating. ................3
CONS 155 On-Site Construction Supervision. ......................3
CONS 211 Construction Cost Control....................................3
CONS 221 Construction Estimating II...................................3
CONS 281 Construction Planning Scheduling and Control ..3
CONS 282 Construction Law................................................2
CONS 283 Construction Documents and Specifications. ......2
IS 101 Introduction to Information Systems..................3
Total Emphasis Requirements 31 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose 3-4 credits from the following:
ADT 230 Mechanical & Electrical Equipment for Buildings.....3
ADT 245 Static and Strength of Materials..........................3
CONS 290 Internship in Construction. .................................3
MGT 201 Principles of Management..................................3
SUR 161 Elementary Surveying. .......................................4
Total Elective Requirements 3-4 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 62-63 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Core AIT 110 General Industrial Safety 1
Core CONS 120 Print Reading and Specification 3
Emphasis CONS 121 Principles of Construction Estimating 3
Emphasis IS 101 Introduction to Information Systems 3
Quantitative Reasoning MATH 126 Pre-Calculus I 3
Social Science/ Diversity SOC 205 Ethnic Groups in Contemporary Societies 3
Total 16
2nd Semester
Emphasis AAD 125 Construction Drawing and Detailing 3
Emphasis ADT 120 Introduction to LEED and Sustainable
Building 3
Emphasis CONS 221 Construction Estimating II 3
Emphasis CONS 282 Construction Law 2
Emphasis CONS 283 Construction Documents and Specifications 2
English ENG 107 Technical Communications I 3
Total 16
Second Year Course # Title Credits
3rd Semester
Emphasis ADT 256 Introduction to Land Use Planning 3
Core BI 101 Introduction to Building Codes 3
Emphasis CONS 155 On-site Construction Supervision 3
Communications Elective 3
U.S. and Nevada
Constitutions Elective 3
Total 15
4th Semester
Elective Choose from list 3-4
Emphasis CONS 211 Construction Cost Control 3
Emphasis CONS 281 Construction Planning Scheduling and
Control 3
Science ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science 3
Human Relations MGT 171 Supervision 3
Total 15-16
Degree Total 62-63