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DEGREE: A.S.—Construction

Code #1110


Required Program	Units

CMT 112 Construction Estimating	3


CMT 120 Legal Aspects of Construction	3


CONST 130 Construction Pre-Apprenticeship I	6


CONST 131 Construction Pre-Apprenticeship II	7


CMT 136 Construction Safety	3


CMT 300 Introduction to Construction Plans & Specifications	3
or BIT 102 Reading & Non-Structural Plan Review


CMT 310 Materials of Construction	3


CMT 313 Computer Estimating for Construction	3


BIT 100 Introduction to the International Building Code	3


Total Units Required	34

Associate Degree
The Construction Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.

DEGREE: A.S.—Construction, Building Performance and Energy Assessment

Code #1968

The Construction, Building Performance and Energy Assessment Degree is designed for the student who begins with limited experience in the construction industry, and prepares them in the necessary basic and applied technical skills to enter the construction or building performance industry. This Degree covers standard construction practices with an emphasis on green building topics throughout. After completion of coursework in construction practices, students will also be trained as industry professionals in the principles of building science, energy consumption in homes, and specific standards for efficiency, comfort, health and occupant safety. Through an industry recognized curriculum in building science, students will be introduced to two tracks, one geared for building trades and weatherization technicians, and the other focusing on energy auditing and third party verification jobs. Upon completion of the Degree, students will be prepared to certify as building analysts with the nationally recognized Building Performance Institute. This Degree provides multiple career options in construction related industries.


Required Program	Units

CONST 130 Construction Pre-Apprenticeship I	6


CONST 131 Construction Pre-Apprenticeship II	7


CONST 103 OSHA 10 Hour Safety Training	1


CONST 160 Introduction to Residential Building Performance	6


CONST 161 Intermediate Residential Building Performance and Energy Auditing	4


CONST 162 Residential Energy Science and the Global Perspective	3


CONST 163 Advanced Energy Auditing and Energy Modeling	3


Total Units Required	30

Associate in Science Degree
The Construction, Building Performance and Energy Assessment Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.