Construction and Building Science - Construction Management (CBCMO)

Location(s): Fort Omaha Campus

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree
Academic Focus Area: Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences

This degree option provides students with knowledge and entry-level skills desirable for construction entrepreneurship and supervision of a variety of construction projects.

Graduation Requirements
To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.
Total credit hours required: 96.0

Recommended Full-Time Curriculum Plan

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Major Requirements - 26.5 credits

Students interested in a Construction Technology option should consult with faculty or Student Services when planning their studies.

CNST 1005 - Introduction to the Construction Industry 4.5 Credits
CNST 1020 - Blueprint Reading 4.5 Credits
CNST 1030 - Digital Blueprint Applications 4.5 Credits
CNST 1050 - Introduction to Carpentry 4.5 Credits
CNST 2981 - Internship Variable Credits
SCET 1220 - Site Layout 4.5 Credits

Option Requirements - 25.0 credits

CNST 2100 - Construction Safety (30-Hour) 4.5 Credits
CNST 2120 - Construction Law and Document Management 4.5 Credits
CNST 2130 - Construction Estimating 7.0 Credits
CNST 2140 - Job Site Management 4.5 Credits
CNST 2160 - Advanced Construction Estimating and Scheduling 4.5 Credits

Electives - 22.0 credits

Select a minimum of 22.0 hours from the following:

CNST 1230 - Cabinetmaking 4.5 Credits
CNST 1240 - Interior Finish and Cabinetry 9.0 Credits
CNST 1360 - Floor, Wall, Stair and Ceiling Framing 9.0 Credits
CNST 1370 - Exterior Finish 6.5 Credits
CNST 1400 - Introduction to Masonry 6.5 Credits
CNST 1520 - Introduction to Concrete 4.5 Credits
CNST 1530 - Concrete Formwork 4.5 Credits
CNST 2230 - Advanced Cabinetmaking 9.0 Credits
CNST 2360 - Roof Framing 6.5 Credits
CNST 2435 - Capstone Completion 6.5 Credits

Note:

The degree option is an area of interest within a program. Although students may complete single or multiple options within this program, only the major degree is awarded.

General Education Course Recommendations for this Program:

Communication: ENGL 1220 or ENGL 1225
Quantitative/Numeracy Skills: MATH 1240 or higher

Associate in Applied Sciences General Education Requirements - 22.5 credits

The following are General Education requirements for an Associate in Applied Sciences degree (AAS). Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education Courses.

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credits

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course. Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Select 1 course from the list of Quantitative/Numeracy Skills General Education Courses .

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences courses under the Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education Courses.

Scientific Inquiry

1 Course 4.5-6.0 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from either the list of Natural Sciences or Social Sciences General Education courses.

*Students choosing a Social Sciences course to satisfy the Scientific Inquiry requirement should take a Humanities course to satisfy the Critical Thinking/Creativity and Social/Cultural Awareness competency.

Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy

1 Course 4.5

Select 1 course from the list of Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy General Education Courses .

Recommended Full-Time Curriculum Plan

Construction and Building Science - Construction Management (CBCMO)

The following plan is designed to be the most direct path to degree completion and is based on a fall or spring quarter start. Students are expected to meet with their student success navigator or advisor to plan a customized course schedule that meets their specific needs. For more information or assistance with registering, please call 531-622-2400.

Year 1
Quarter 1
CNST 1005 - Introduction to the Construction Industry 4.5 Credits
CNST 1020 - Blueprint Reading 4.5 Credits
CNST 1050 - Introduction to Carpentry 4.5 Credits
Quarter 2
CNST 2100 - Construction Safety (30-Hour) 4.5 Credits
CNST 1030 - Digital Blueprint Applications 4.5 Credits
MATH 1240 - Technical Mathematics 4.5 Credits *Recommended Quantitative/Numeracy general education course for this program.
SCET 1220 - Site Layout 4.5 Credits
Quarter 2 Note: Student will earn a ProCore CM certificate for Digital Print Reading after completing the CNST 1030 course. Student will earn an OSHA 30-hour course safety certificate after completing the CNST 2100 course.
Quarter 3
Select one of the following courses to meet the Communication general education course requirement.
ENGL 1220 - Technical Writing 4.5 Credits
ENGL 1225 - Applied Communications I 4.5 Credits
Electives - Select 2 elective courses from those listed in the degree requirements.
Quarter 4
CNST 2130 - Construction Estimating 7.0 Credits
Elective - Select 2 elective courses from those listed in the degree requirements.

Year 2
Quarter 5
CNST 2160 - Advanced Construction Estimating and Scheduling 4.5 Credits
Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences general education course options in the current course catalog.
Elective - Select 1 elective courses from those listed in the degree requirements if needed.
Quarter 6
CNST 2140 - Job Site Management 4.5 Credits
Scientific Inquiry General Education Course - Select 1 course from the list of Natural or Social Science General Education courses in the current course catalog.
Quarter 7
CNST 2120 - Construction Law and Document Management 4.5 Credits
Select one of the following courses to meet the Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy general education course requirement.
EXPL 1000 - Exploratory Studies 4.5 Credits
INFO 1001 - Information Systems and Literacy 4.5 Credits
HMRL 1010 - Human Relations Skills 4.5 Credits
Quarter 8
CNST 2981 - Internship Variable Credits

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing, and discuss basic principles of ethics in the construction industry.
Demonstrate the ability to estimate quantities, costs, and schedule work for a basic construction project.
Demonstrate the ability to use current technology to interpret construction documents (contracts, specifications, and drawings) and manage the construction process.
Apply basic principles of construction accounting.
Use basic surveying techniques used in building layout.
Identify the fundamentals of contracts, codes, and regulations that govern a construction project.
Recognize basic construction methods, materials, and equipment, including basic principles of structural design and MEP systems.
Recognize basic safety hazards on a construction site and standard prevention measures.