2014-2015 Academic Catalog

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2014-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Construction Management - Associate of Technical Arts Degree

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PGM Code – 570T

Program Description The Construction Management ATA program is primarily designed for students with experience in some phase of the construction industry who want to specialize in construction project management. The program is designed to meet the needs of the working student. Most courses are offered in the evening.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This ATA degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 96 credits as outlined and demonstrated proficiency in MATH 080. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds CC. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college level courses.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning a degree or certificate of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. To learn more, go to Academic Information – Cultural Diversity Requirement in the online academic catalog.

Students Are Advised To

Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning,
Communicate with an academic adviser, and
Submit an Evaluation Request - Transfer Credits Form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds CC.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Adviser
The adviser for this program is
Dave Jacobson | djacobs@edcc.edu | 425.640.1573

Department website
Construction Management | www.edcc.edu/const

Advising Note This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds CC certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

General Education/Related Instruction Requirements (20 credits)

Communication Skills (10 credits)

OUTCOME: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.

ENGL 100 - Introduction to College Writing 5.0 Credits OR
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I 5.0 Credits OR
BSTEC 110 - Business Communications:CD 5.0 Credits
AND
BSTEC 108 - Business Presentations 5.0 Credits OR
CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication: CD 5.0 Credits OR
CMST& 220 - Public Speaking 5.0 Credits

Computation/Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

OUTCOME: Apply mathematical, quantitative, or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.

BUS 130 - Business Mathematics Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits OR
MATH& 107 - Mathematics in Society 5.0 Credits OR
Another course may satisfy this requirement. See faculty adviser.

Human Relations/Group Interaction (5 credits)

OUTCOME: Identify and explain how to apply the skills needed to maintain effective working relationships in multicultural settings.

MGMT 100 - Human Relations in Organizations: CD 5.0 Credits

Cultural Diversity Requirement

OUTCOME: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

____Cultural Diversity Requirement met

Program Requirements (61 credits)

OUTCOMES:

Use mathematics and technology to manage and analyze data and solve problems related to construction graphics, construction layout, cost estimating, planning and scheduling, and structural design.
Analyze information and make decisions that support an organization’s mission with respect to construction material and methods, job site safety, contracts, accounting, building code compliance, and project management.

CONST 100 - Computers in Construction 4.0 Credits
CONST 141 - Architectural Blueprint Reading I 4.0 Credits
CONST 145 - Introduction to Surveying 4.0 Credits
CONST 160 - Materials and Methods 3.0 Credits
CONST 177 - Structural Concrete I 4.0 Credits
CONST 200 - Basic Estimating 4.0 Credits
CONST 230 - Project Planning and Scheduling 4.0 Credits
CONST 241 - AutoCAD for Construction 3.0 Credits
CONST 250 - Safety and Accident Prevention 3.0 Credits
CONST 260 - Project Management 3.0 Credits
CONST 266 - Advanced Computers for Construction 4.0 Credits
CONST 270 - Structural Design I 4.0 Credits
CONST 280 - Building Codes I 3.0 Credits
Choose a minimum of 12 credits from the following:
CONST 180 - Mechanical Codes 3.0 Credits
CONST 181 - Plumbing Codes 3.0 Credits
CONST 185 - Civil Construction 4.0 Credits
CONST 220 - Scope and Quality Standards 3.0 Credits
CONST 246 - Building Information Modeling 4.0 Credits
CONST 251 - Safety Plan Administration 3.0 Credits
CONST 281 - Building Codes II, Interpretation 3.0 Credits
CONST 282 - Building Codes III, Inspection 3.0 Credits
OR this group of classes may be taken for your electives:
CIT 105 - Construction Framing 4.0 Credits
CIT 106 - Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Trades 3.0 Credits
CIT 109 - Finishes 7.0 Credits

Career Management Requirements (2 credits)

OUTCOME: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

CONST 292 - Capstone Project Seminar 1.0 Credits AND
CONST 293 - Capstone Project 1.0 to 5.0 Credits (Take 1 credit.)

Program Electives (15 credits minimum selected from the following areas of knowledge)

Accounting and Finance (5 credits)

ACCT 101 - Accounting Fundamentals 5.0 Credits OR
ACCT& 203 - Principles of Accounting III 5.0 Credits OR
Another course may satisfy this requirement. See faculty adviser.

Business Law (5 credits)

BUS& 201 - Business Law 5.0 Credits OR
LEGAL 240 - Contracts 5.0 Credits OR
Another course may satisfy this requirement. See faculty adviser.

Natural Science (5 credits)

GEOL& 101 - Introduction to Physical Geology 5.0 Credits OR
PHYS& 100 - Physics for Nonscience Majors 4 Credits OR
PHYS& 110 - Physics for Nonscience Majors with Lab 5 Credits OR
Another course may satisfy this requirement. See faculty adviser.

Proficiency Requirement (5 credits)

MATH 080 - Fundamentals of Algebra 5.0 Credits
OR placement in MATH 090 or above.
______________________ _____________ Adviser’s Signature Date

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Construction Management - Associate of Technical Arts Degree

PGM Code – 570T

General Education/Related Instruction Requirements (20 credits)

Communication Skills (10 credits)

Computation/Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

Human Relations/Group Interaction (5 credits)

Cultural Diversity Requirement

Program Requirements (61 credits)

Career Management Requirements (2 credits)

Program Electives (15 credits minimum selected from the following areas of knowledge)

Accounting and Finance (5 credits)

Business Law (5 credits)

Natural Science (5 credits)

Proficiency Requirement (5 credits)

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Construction Management - Associate of Technical Arts Degree

PGM Code – 570T

General Education/Related Instruction Requirements (20 credits)

Communication Skills (10 credits)

Computation/Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

Human Relations/Group Interaction (5 credits)

Cultural Diversity Requirement

Program Requirements (61 credits)

Career Management Requirements (2 credits)

Program Electives (15 credits minimum selected from the following areas of knowledge)

Accounting and Finance (5 credits)

Business Law (5 credits)

Natural Science (5 credits)

Proficiency Requirement (5 credits)

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