Building Construction Technology - Certificate of Completion
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
(43-44 credits)
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all BCT, DRFT, OETS, and TCEN courses, and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.
Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 43-44 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Related Requirements | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra | 3 | |
| College Algebra | 3 | |
| Basic Mathematics for Technicians | 4 | |
| Mathematics for Technicians | 3 | |
| Technical Requirements | ||
| BCT 101 | Introduction to Construction I | 2 |
| BCT 102 | Introduction to Construction II | 2 |
| BCT 103 | Introduction to Construction Laboratory | 3 |
| BCT 109 | Plumbing I | 3 |
| BCT 110 | Blueprint Reading for Building Trades | 4 |
| BCT 114 | Basic Carpentry | 3 |
| BCT 115 | Carpentry Level I | 3 |
| BCT 116 | Basic Carpentry Lab | 2 |
| BCT 217 | Building and the Environment | 3 |
| TCEN 105 | Building Analyst I | 3 |
| TCEN 106 | Building Analyst II | 3 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Plumbing II | 3 | |
| Computer Drafting Fundamentals | 3 | |
| Building Envelope | 3 | |
| Advisor approved BCT or TCEN elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 43-44 | |
(43-44 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all BCT, DRFT, OETS, and TCEN courses, and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.
Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 43 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BCT 101 | Introduction to Construction I | 2 |
| BCT 102 | Introduction to Construction II | 2 |
| BCT 103 | Introduction to Construction Laboratory | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Basic Mathematics for Technicians | ||
| Mathematics for Technicians | ||
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Plumbing II or Computer Drafting Fundamentals or Building Envelope | ||
| Credits | 13-14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BCT 109 | Plumbing I | 3 |
| BCT 110 | Blueprint Reading for Building Trades | 4 |
| BCT 114 | Basic Carpentry | 3 |
| BCT 115 | Carpentry Level I | 3 |
| BCT 116 | Basic Carpentry Lab | 2 |
| TCEN 105 | Building Analyst I | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| BCT 217 | Building and the Environment | 3 |
| TCEN 106 | Building Analyst II | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Plumbing II or Computer Drafting Fundamentals or Building Envelope | ||
| Advisor approved BCT or TCEN elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 43-44 | |