Construction Cost Estimates (A.A.S.)

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Program Summary

The Construction Cost Estimates (AAS) degree helps students prepare and estimate construction budget costs by studying plans and specifications. Project success and contractor profitability commence with accurate estimates. Students evaluate offers to purchase by site requirements, additions, and cost changes. They can resolve cost differences by analyzing and collecting information and writing and presenting budgets, reports, and project plans. The construction project estimator is one of the most important people in the contractor’s organization. In this innovative course, students will become acquainted with building construction, cost estimating, and hands-on experience in cost estimate preparation. This course will prepare graduates to earn the Certified Professional Estimator certification from The American Society of Professional Estimators.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.
Students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in the major requirements.

Associate of Applied Science General Education Requirement (15-18 Credits)

For an Associate of Applied Science degree, 15-18 credit hours are required in the following areas:

One course in the English Core
One course in the Quantitative Literacy (Mathematics) Core
One course in American Institutions
One course from either the Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences Breadth Area (minimum of 3 credits)
One course from one of the remaining five Breadth Areas (minimum of 3 credits)

Construction Cost Estimates Curriculum (55 Credits)

Required Construction Management Courses (36 Credits)

CM 1000 - Construction Plans 3 Credit(s)
CM 1290 - Electrical Systems 3 Credit(s)
CM 2020 - Residential Construction Materials and Methods 3 Credit(s)
CM 2030 - Commercial Construction Materials 3 Credit(s)
CM 3240 - Estimating and Bidding 3 Credit(s)
CM 3270 - Building Codes and Ethics 3 Credit(s)
CM 3880 - Planning and Scheduling 3 Credit(s)
CM 4240 - Advanced Estimating and Bidding 3 Credit(s)
CM 4400 - Mechanical Systems 3 Credit(s)
CM 4550 - Construction Safety 3 Credit(s)
CM 4600 - Heavy Civil Construction Design, Methods, and Equipment 3 Credit(s)
CM 4880 - Construction Documents and Administration 3 Credit(s)

Required Math Courses (7 Credits)

MATH 1050 - College Algebra 4 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement)
MATH 1060 - Trigonometry 3 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement)

Note

* Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

Required Engineering Courses (9 Credits)

CCET 1040 - Introduction to Residential Architecture Using AutoCAD 3 Credit(s)
CCET 2240 - Plane Surveying and GPS 2 Credit(s)
CCET 2245 - Plane Surveying and GPS Lab 1 Credit(s)
ENGR 2000 - Statics and Strength of Materials 3 Credit(s)

Required Business Course (3 Credits)

ACCT 2010 - Accounting Principles 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, A.A.S. Degree: 67-73

Program Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes

Each graduate will take from the Construction Cost Estimates program:

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data, and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.