Engineering and Construction Technology (AS Degree S0430)
Technology and Health Division
Degree S0430
This degree is intended to prepare students for employment in the engineering and construction field. An understanding of building materials and architectural specifications in construction, building and zoning codes, permits, and architectural CAD and BIM will be developed. The development of these skills is critical for direct employment in the fields of construction, general or civil engineering technology, building inspection or construction management. Students desiring a Bachelor’s Degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 142 | Architectural Materials and Specifications | 4 |
| ARCH 145 | Building and Zoning Codes | 3 |
| ECT 16 | CADD and Digital Design Media Level I | 4 |
| ECT 17 | Legal Aspects of Construction | 3 |
| ECT 26 | Civil Engineering Technology and CADD | 3 |
| ECT 67 | Reading Construction Drawings | 3 |
| ECT 70 | Elements of Construction Management | 3 |
| ECT 71 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
| ECT 87 | Fundamentals of Construction Inspection | 3 |
| Total Units | 29 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Be technically competent.
- Be employed or seeking employment in the field or a related field.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ECT 16 | CADD and Digital Design Media Level I | 4 |
| ECT 70 | Elements of Construction Management | 3 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| A/AS PE | 1 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ARCH 145 | Building and Zoning Codes | 3 |
| ECT 67 | Reading Construction Drawings | 3 |
| A/AS SELF | 3 | |
| KIN 34 | Fitness for Living | 3 |
| Certificate: Engineering Constr. Tech. L1 E0423 3 | ||
| Submit petition to Admissions Records Submit petition to Admissions Records | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| A/AS AMIST | 3 | |
| A/AS BEH | 3 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ECT 17 | Legal Aspects of Construction | 3 |
| ECT 87 | Fundamentals of Construction Inspection | 3 |
| ARCH 142 | Architectural Materials and Specifications | 4 |
| A/AS ARTS | 3 | |
| C1 ARTS ARCH 250 OR 251 1 | ||
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| A/AS HUM | 3 | |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ECT 26 | Civil Engineering Technology and CADD | 3 |
| ECT 71 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
| A/AS SCNCE | 3 | |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Engineering and Construction Technology, AS S0430 0 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5 | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
