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2024 - 2025 College Catalog

Construction Technology - AAS


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SUNY Curriculum Code: 0540

HEGIS: 5317.00

Academic Requirements

Third Semester


Minimum Total Credit Hours = 64


Notes:

The exit-level Mathematics requirement is MATH 138 ; students may opt for a higher level math, although six (6) credits of mathematics coursework is required for the AAS degree. 

Program Learning Outcomes


A graduate of the Construction Technology AAS program should be able to:

  • Demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate the ability to estimate quantities and costs for the bidding process in a construction project.
  • Demonstrate the ability to schedule a basic construction project.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use current technology related to the construction process.
  • Interpret construction documents (contracts, specifications, and drawings) used in managing a construction project.
  • Apply basic principles of construction accounting.
  • Use basic surveying techniques used in building layout.
  • Discuss basic principles of ethics in the construction industry
  • Identify the fundamentals of contracts, codes, and regulations that govern a construction project.
  • Recognize basic construction methods, materials, and equipment.
  • Recognize basic safety hazards on a construction site and standard prevention measures.
  • Recognize the basic principles of structural design.
  • Recognize the basic principles of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • Understand the career paths and the role of the construction manager in residential construction projects.

SUNY General Education Requirement


Students should be aware that GE requirements vary by degree type. Some majors require additional categories and/or credits. Consult with your academic advisor for program-specific information; for more information, visit: General Education  

General Education Categories and Abbreviations (in alphabetical order)

  23AR   The Arts
  23DV   Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, & Social Justice
  23HU   Humanities
  23MA   Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning
  23NS/23RE   Natural Sciences and Critical Thinking & Reasoning
  23OC   Oral Communication
  23SS   Social Sciences
  23UC   US History & Civic Engagement
  23WC/23IL   Written Communication and Information Literacy
  23WG   World History & Global Awareness
  23WL   World Languages
  AOS Degree Programs   Specialized Courses approved to satisfy General Education in AOS degree programs

 

Technical Standards for Construction Technology & Management Programs


The technical standards listed below are intended to inform students of the skills, abilities, and behavioral expectations required in this program. These technical standards reflect performance abilities and characteristics that are necessary to successfully complete the requirements of this program at SUNY Delhi. These standards are not conditions of admission to the program, but persons interested in applying for admission to the program should review this list to develop a better understanding of the skills, abilities, and behavioral expectations necessary to successfully complete the program. The College complies with the requirements and spirit of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; therefore, the College will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for participants with disabilities who are otherwise qualified.

Thinking Skills

General: Apply proper principles and techniques to commercial heavy construction projects.

Specific:

  • Understand textbooks, handouts, and safety procedures.
  • Understand/interpret blueprints and construction plans.
  • Interpret symbols, legends, and other information on construction drawings and/or computer generated drawings.
  • Extract information from a set of construction drawings and/or computer generated drawings.
  • Do mathematical calculations.
  • Take accurate measurements and do conversions.
  • Estimate the amount of materials and labor needed for a project.
  • Visualize two and three-dimensional objects.

Sensory/Observation Skills

General: Assess the quality of heavy construction work.

Specific:

  • Determine readings on devices such as tape measures, framing and adjustable squares, and builders’ levels and transits.
  • Select proper tools and materials for specific purposes.
  • Use sensory cues to do proper constructing, installing, and finishing work.
  • Judge distance and spatial relationships of objects.

Motor skills

General: Possess sufficient physical strength, stamina, flexibility, and dexterity to perform various construction work.

Specific:

  • Operate necessary tools and equipment properly.
  • Do physical labor for prolonged periods.
  • Work at varying heights.
  • Lift and transport equipment and materials as necessary.
  • Lift, saw, nail, hammer, and bolt light-wood or metal construction components in construction lab courses.

Communication skills

General: Communicate to gather and convey information.

Specific:

  • Speak, write, and understand English.
  • Obtain necessary information from oral and written sources.
  • Express information coherently.
  • Document work accurately.

Behavioral skills

General: Behave appropriately and safely in a shared-learning environment.

Specific:

  • Work independently with periodic supervision.
  • Work cooperatively with partners and groups.
  • Follow through with individual and shared responsibilities.
  • Exercise good judgment.
  • Follow approved safety procedures.

Environmental tolerance

General: Function safely in a construction environment.

Specific:

Work for prolonged periods amidst:

  • Extreme noise
  • Sharp tools and materials
  • Electrical equipment
  • Chemicals and toxins
  • Dust, heat, and fumes
  • Machinery with moving parts
  • Moving objects and vehicles
  • Slippery or uneven surfaces
  • Variations in lighting
  • Extreme outdoor temperatures

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