For more information, visit the Dallas College Construction Technology webpage and your academic advisor at the North Lake Campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Construction Technology associate degree with an emphasis in HVAC-Commercial. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Construction Technology. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The A.A.S. degree program in Construction Technology is designed to develop the hands-on skills and technical knowledge necessary so that a graduate may advance in career paths appropriate to their own interests and abilities. Some of the exciting career options include field engineer, estimator, building inspection, insurance and manufacturing representative, field supervisor, sub-contractor, and builder in either commercial or residential construction/home building. A graduate will have also covered skills in other areas such as planning, and organization, problem solving and decision making, related communication, and business and human relations. Courses that complete the degree also complete the Commercial Construction Certificate (C) and are noted below.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ARCE 1303 – Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction
HART 1307 – Refrigeration Principles (Course also applies to C)
HART 1301 – Basic Electricity for HVAC (Course also applies to C)
CHOOSE ONE:
- OSHT 1307 – Construction Site Safety and Health OR
- OSHT 1313 – Accident Prevention, Inspection, and Investigation (Courses also apply to C)
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
CNBT 1300 – Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading (Course also applies to C)
CNBT 1391 – Special Topics in Construction/Building Technology/Technician
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
CBFM 2317 – Mechanical Maintenance (Course also applies to C)
HART 1303 – Air Conditioning Control Principles (Course also applies to C)
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 18
SEMESTER 3
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE*, This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
HART 2336 – Air Conditioning Troubleshooting (Course also applies to C)
HART 2341 – Commercial Air Conditioning (Course also applies to C)
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with a faculty or career advisor regarding placement for the Cooperative course.
Total Hours: 13
SEMESTER 4
CNBT 2281 – Cooperative Education-Construction/ Engineering Technology/Technician (Course also applies to C)
HART 2302 – Commercial Air Conditioning System (Course also applies to C)
CBFM 2311 – Building Maintenance II (Course also applies to C)
HVAC-COMMERCIAL ELECTIVES* (2 Courses)
* HVAC Commercial Electives: Six hours of electives must be chosen from the following: CNBT 1302, CNBT 1311, CNBT 1346, CNBT 1359, CNBT 2304, CNBT 2315, CNBT 2317, DFTG 1309, DFTG 1317
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Construction Technology A.A.S. and the Commercial Construction Certificate.
- Sign up for Commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 14
PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS