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 142Architectural Materials and Specifications4
ARCH 145Building and Zoning Codes3
ECT 16CADD and Digital Design Media Level I4
ECT 17Legal Aspects of Construction3
ECT 26Civil Engineering Technology and CADD3
ECT 67Reading Construction Drawings3
ECT 70Elements of Construction Management3
ECT 71Construction Estimating3
ECT 87Fundamentals of Construction Inspection3
Total Units29

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
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
 Units12
Winter Term 1
SPCH 1A Public Speaking 4
 Units4
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
 Units12
Summer Term 1
A/AS AMIST 3
A/AS BEH 3
 Units6
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
 Units13
Winter Term 2
A/AS HUM 3
 Units3
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
 Units12
 Total Units62
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