Construction Cost Estimates (AAS)

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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.
This course will prepare graduates to earn the Certified Professional Estimator certification from The American Society of Professional Estimators.
This program requires the completion of MATH 1050 - College Algebra and MATH 1060 - Trigonometry . Students who are not prepared for these math courses may need additional math credits/preparation, which may affect time to graduation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

Associate of Applied Science General Education Requirement (9+ Credits)

For an Associate of Applied Science degree, 9+ credit hours are required in the following areas:

One course in the Written Communication (English) Core (3+ Credits)
One course from either the Arts or Humanities Breadth Area (3+ Credits)
One course from either the Life Sciences or Physical Sciences Breadth Areas (3+ Credits)

Construction Cost Estimates Curriculum (58 Credits)

Required Construction Management Courses (39 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)
Any CM courses* 27 Credit(s)

Note

* Courses should be related to construction cost estimates. Please consult with your Student Success Advisor or Construction Management faculty for assistance in selecting courses.

Required Math Courses (7 Credits)

MATH 1050 - College Algebra 4 Credit(s) [GE Quantitative Literacy]
MATH 1060 - Trigonometry 3 Credit(s) [GE Quantitative Literacy]

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)

Free Electives and University Requirements (Associate)

Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.

For an associate’s degree, students must earn

A minimum of 60 total credits;
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework; and
24 credits completed through SUU.

Total Credits, AAS Degree: 67

Program Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Construction Cost Estimates program will demonstrate the following student learning outcomes:

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.