The Major
In addition to university General Education requirements, the curriculum in the Building and Construction Technology major builds upon a foundation of introductory mathematics, physical science, and computer literacy.
BCT requirements include courses in the built environment, building materials technology, construction methods, building systems, building energy conservation, computer-aided design, structural design, business, and construction management. The remainder of each student's program includes electives in areas such as green building, engineering, or business according to the individual's career objectives and chosen curriculum option.
BCT majors can choose between our two concentrations (Sustainable Construction Management Concentration and Sustainable Building Science Technology Concentration) and tailor their degree based on their interests.
Requirements
In addition to university General Education requirements, the Building and Construction Technology major requires completion of the following:
Sustainable Construction Management Concentration
Foundations:
- BCT 192A Careers in BCT
- BCT 150 The Built Environment
- ECON 103 Introduction to Microeconomics or RES-ECON 102 Introduction to Resource Economics
- ECON 104 Introduction to Macroeconomics
- LEGAL 250 Introduction to Legal Studies
- MATH 127 or higher with R2 designation
- PHYSICS 131 Introductory Physics or higher
- One additional PS course (e.g. ASTRON 100, ASTRON 101, ASTRON 105, CHEM 103, CHEM 111, CHEM 112, GEOGRAPH 100, GEOGRAPH 110, GEOLOGY 101, GEOLOGY 103, GEOLOGY 105, PHYSICS 100, PHYSICS 118, PHYSICS 132, PHYSICS 151, PHYSICS 152)
- INFO 101 or COMPSCI 119
Core:
- BCT 204 Construction Methods and Materials
- BCT 211 Energy Efficient Housing
- BCT 220 Communicating Building Science and Sustainability
- ACCTG 221 Introduction to Accounting or MARKETNG 301 Fundamentals of Marketing
- BCT 311 Sustainable Indoor Environmental Systems or BCT 521 Environmental Control Systems
- BCT 313 Light-Frame Structure Technology
- BCT 314 Construction Estimating
- BCT 320 Introduction to CAD in Construction and Architecture
- BCT 330 Mechanics of Building Materials for Construction
- BCT 353 Construction Project Management
- NATSCI 387 Junior Writing Course
- BCT 501 Safety in Construction
- BCT 550 Construction Scheduling and Project Control
Specialization / Electives:
- BCT Elective courses (6 credits): Any 300+ level BCT courses not counted elsewhere
- Professional Elective courses (6 credits): Any related 300+ level courses
Capstone / Integrative Experience (IE):
- BCT 494CI/492A Jobs and Professional Life in BCT
- BCT 494BI BCT Senior Seminar
Sustainable Building Science and Technology Concentration
Foundations:
- BCT 192A Careers in BCT
- BCT 150 The Built Environment
- ECON 103 Introduction to Microeconomics or RES-ECON 102 Introduction to Resource Economics
- ECON 104 Introduction to Macroeconomics
- MATH 127 or higher with R2 designation
- PHYSICS 131 Introductory Physics or higher
- One additional PS course (e.g. ASTRON 100, ASTRON 101, ASTRON 105, CHEM 103, CHEM 111, CHEM 112, GEOGRAPH 100, GEOGRAPH 110, GEOLOGY 101, GEOLOGY 103, GEOLOGY 105, PHYSICS 100, PHYSICS 118, PHYSICS 132, PHYSICS 151, PHYSICS 152)
- INFO 101 or COMPSCI 119
Core:
- BCT 204 Construction Methods and Materials
- BCT 211 Energy Efficient Housing
- BCT 220 Communicating Building Science and Sustainability
- ACCTG 221 Introduction to Accounting or MARKETNG 301 Fundamentals of Marketing
- BCT 311 Sustainable Indoor Environmental Systems or BCT 521 Environmental Control Systems
- BCT 313 Light-Frame Structure Technology
- BCT 314 Construction Estimating
- BCT 320 Introduction to CAD in Construction and Architecture
- BCT 330 Mechanics of Building Materials for Construction
- NATSCI 387 Junior Writing Course
- BCT 501 Safety in Construction
Specialization / Electives:
- BCT 492C Sustainable Building Systems Seminar
- BCT Technology Elective courses (9 credits): Any 300+ level BCT courses not counted elsewhere
- BCT Management Elective courses (6 credits): Any 300+ level BCT courses not counted elsewhere
- Professional Elective courses (6 credits): Any related 300+ level courses
Capstone / Integrative Experience (IE):
- BCT 494CI/492A Jobs and Professional Life in BCT
- BCT 494BI BCT Senior Seminar or BCT 540 Design of Wood Structures