CON-102 Introduction to Residential Construction
2 credits—Students will be introduced to basic residential construction safety, history, terminology, materials, and basic construction techniques. This course will cover basic information and develop manual skills needed to begin construction of a new home.
Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $508.00
CON-108 Construction Safety
1 credits—The Construction Safety course will provide students with the requirements and expectations required to work safely in the numerous occupations of the construction industry. The course will introduce students to the national OSHA safety standards for General Construction and upon their completion of this course will receive the OSHA 10 hour General Construction certification.
Lecture Hours: 16
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $293.00
CON-109 Construction Safety
2 credits—This course includes the 30 Hour Construction Outreach Program as outlined by the OSHA Voluntary Outreach Program. Areas of study include General Safety and Health Provisions, Occupational Health and Environmental Controls (HAZCOM), job site safety, training requirements and an overview of the 1926 Standards (OSHA rules).
Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00
CON-113 Construction Printreading
2 credits—Students examine and study typical working drawings for use in the construction of residential and light commercial projects. Areas of special attention are specifications, plan views, concrete and structural steel construction drawings and details.
Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00
CON-121 Carpentry Fundamentals I
4 credits—This course will serve as a review and preparation for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level One Carpentry objectives and performance tasks as defined by NCCER. This will include level one necessary skills for the trade.
Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 96
Prerequisite(s): CON-102
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $981.00
CON-124 Construction Estimating I
3 credits—Students learn the fundamental principles of construction estimating. The course stresses the organization of the estimate, the procedure of estimating costs in different divisions of the project and determining the critical quantities of materials obtained from a set of plans.
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): CON-113
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00
CON-125 Construction Estimating II
3 credits—This course presents the skills required to organize and prepare an estimate for a construction project. Students examine the procedure and function of a preliminary estimate, the quantity take-off method and the summary sheet, all using the CSI format.
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): ARC-175 and CON-124
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00
CON-130 Concrete Theory
1 credits—The concrete theory course will provide students with a basic understanding of concrete, and its relationship to residential construction.
Lecture Hours: 16
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $319.00
CON-131 Site Layout and Blueprint Reading
1 credits—The Site Layout & Blueprint Reading course will train students to interpret and use site plans and other working drawings. Students will learn how to interpret construction symbols and building specifications. Students will develop site layouts for various projects utilizing lasers, builder’s levels, and transits using site plans and other working drawings.
Lecture Hours: 16
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00
CON-133 Construction Technology Lab
4 credits—The Construction Technology Laboratory course offers students the opportunity to further develop their skills with hand and power tool operations and to devote more time to hands-on construction projects while improving their skill competencies.
Lab Hours: 128
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $981.00
CON-140 Concrete Lab
2 credits—The Concrete Lab course will provide students with hands-on experience in estimating, ordering, forming, working, and finishing concrete.
Lab Hours: 64
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CON-130.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,398.00
CON-146 Construction Technology Lab 2
3 credits—The Construction Technology Lab 2 course will provide students with the opportunity to utilize the knowledge gained in previous construction courses with hands-on applications to construction projects. This course will reinforce construction competencies in applied mathematics, site layout, blue print reading, framing, exterior finishing, and building science.
Lab Hours: 96
Prerequisite(s): CON-133
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $747.00
CON-201 Framing Techniques and Lab I
2 credits—The Framing Techniques and Lab 1 course will introduce students to the methods used to layout wall lines and plates, measure and cut all required parts, and assemble a floor deck, walls, roof/ceiling, and stair framing with an emphasis on air sealing and advanced framing techniques.
Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00
CON-217 Exterior Finishing
3 credits—This course will present the various materials used for residential exterior finishes. Topics will include insulated sheathing, building wraps, drainage planes, shingles, soffits, venting, windows, and exterior doors. Emphasis will be on sustainable construction techniques and building science principles.
Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $757.00
CON-228 Methods of Interior Finishing
3 credits—In the Methods of Interior Finishing course, students will discuss the theory and history of the residential interior system. The lab portion of this course will focus on gypsum wallboard installation, taping, finishing, texturing, and painting. The gypsum wallboard work will be followed by the installation of pre-hung door units, casing, base molding, custom trim, closet finishes, hardware, and cabinetry. Universal Design and a focus on indoor air quality will be stressed. Custom interior finish packages may be included.
Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $757.00
CON-243 Advanced Framing Techniques
3 credits—This course will utilize resource efficient advanced framing methods that stress energy efficiency and sustainable design. The "Whole Systems Approach" to residential design and construction will be teamed with Universal Design principles and Optimum Value Engineering techniques.
Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CON-201.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $747.00
CON-266 Construction Safety
3 credits—This course includes the 30-Hour Construction Outreach Program as outlined by the OSHA Voluntary Outreach Program. Areas of study include General Safety and Health Provisions, Occupational Health and Environmental Controls (HAZCOM), job site safety, training requirements and an overview of the 1926 Standards (OSHA rules),with emphasis on developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive safety and health program.
Lecture Hours: 48
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $898.00
CON-290 Construction Estimating and Project Management
2 credits—The Construction Estimating and Project Management course will link construction estimating with project management and scheduling.
Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CON-510.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00
CON-302 Building Science I
1 credits—Students will learn building science principles and methods to determine how thermal energy transfer, air infiltration and exfiltration, internal and external air pressures, moisture migration, and durable design strategies apply to today's residential design and construction industry.
Lecture Hours: 16
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00
CON-372 Technical Portfolio Design
2 credits—This course provides students with the writing and research skills necessary to compile a personal portfolio documenting their prior education, occupational training and work experiences.
Lecture Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Must be in program major.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00
CON-373 Technical Presentations
3 credits—This course highlights essential skills and provides the opportunity for students to develop expertise in both writing for and making technical presentations.
Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 64
Prerequisite(s): Must be in program major.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00
CON-486 Building Science 2 Sustainable Design
1 credits—This course builds upon concepts learned in CON-302 Building Science. Students will focus on applying advanced building science concepts to actual design applications.
Lecture Hours: 16
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CON-302 or MAT-772. Or equivalent placement score.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00
CON-510 Construction Technology Lab 3
3 credits—The Construction Technology Lab 3 course will provide students with the opportunity to utilize the knowledge they have gained in their previous construction courses with hands-on applications to construction projects. This course will require that students use their knowledge of construction codes and construction documents and computer aided drafting to provide detailed drawings adhering to the International Energy Conservation Code and Universal Design Principles.
Lab Hours: 96
Prerequisite(s): CON-146
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $747.00
CON-515 Construction Technology Lab 4
4 credits—The Construction Technology Lab 4 course will provide students with the opportunity to utilize the knowledge they have gained in their previous construction, energy, building science, and design courses with hands-on applications to construction projects. This course will require students to use their knowledge of sustainable construction principles; adhering to the International Energy Conservation Code and Universal Design principles.
Minimum grade of C- in CON-510
Lab Hours: 128
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $981.00
CON-933 Employment Training Experience
4 credits—This course provides students with opportunities to gain on-the-job experience in the construction industry. Students will gain an understanding of the qualities and skills needed to be successful in the construction industry. Coordination and guidance will be provided by Department Instructors.
Co-op Hours: 256
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CON-102
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $936.00
