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Concrete and Masonry — A.A.S. Degree

First Year – First Semester

Course# Course Title Credits
Shop Theory 2

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Shop I: Site Preparation for Construction 6

In this course students will evaluate and manage site preparation for foundations and flat concrete work. Excavation and fill requirements, managing construction site ground conditions, sub-contractor considerations, and building layout will be included.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout: 6.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students will be expected to: attend all classes, participate in all class activities, participate and implement input into class discussions, hand in outside assignments when due furnish his/her own set of hand tools, earn at least 65% on exam points

Shop II: Brick and Block Construction 4

This course will develop skill in concrete block construction. The course will utilize practice applications and actual construction projects. Cold weather shelter construction and block laying will be included.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: student will be expected to: attend all classes, participate in all class activities, participate and implement input into class discussions, hand in outside assignments when due, furnish his/her own set of hand tools, earn at least 65% on exam points

Foundation, Concrete and Safety for Masons 4

This is an intro-level course constructing footings and foundations. Techniques, procedures and practices for concrete block, poured walls, and flatwork are studied. Building forms for flatwork and walls are also studied.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students will be expected to: attend all classes, participate in all class activities, participate and implement input into class discussions, hand in outside assignments when due, furnish his/her own set of hand tools, earn at least 65% on exam points

Math for Masons 2

The students use basic mathematics as it relates to the building construction industry. Students perform fundamental construction applications.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students will be expected to: attend all classes, participate in all class activities, participate and implement input into class discussions, hand in outside assignments when due, furnish his/her own set of hand tools, earn at least 65% on exam points

  Total Credits 18

First Year – Second Semester

Course# Course Title Credits
Testing of Mortar and Concrete 3

This course will provide students with an understanding of the effects of concrete materials on concrete construction. Aggregate properties, cement properties, supplemental materials, and admixtures will be discussed. Concrete mix proportioning and hardened concrete properties will be included in this course.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students will be expected to attend all classes, participate in all class activities, participate and implement input into class discussions, hand in outside assignments when due, furnish his/her own set of hand tools, earn at least 65% on exam points.

Concrete Problems: Diagnosis, Prevention & Resolution 2

This course is focused on quality in concrete construction by teaching awareness of potential problems. Instruction will teach diagnosis and resolution of problems in fresh and hardened concrete. Customer job relations is integrated into the problem resolution instruction.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students will be expected to attend all classes, participate in all class activities, participate and implement input into class discussions, hand in outside assignments when due, furnish his/her own set of hand tools, earn at least 65% on exam points

Shop III: Advanced Brick & Block Construction 4

This shop class would incorporate actual projects at various job sites to gain skills in flat and or poured concrete applications. Applications would include residential, agricultural, renovation, and commercial construction.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students will be expected to: attend class, participate in all class activities, participate and implement input into class discussions, hand in outside assignments when due, furnish his/her own set of hand tools, earn at 65% on exam points

Shop IV: Integrated Concrete Systems 4

This course is hands-on remodeling and new construction projects. The work will be done on-site and will integrate applications learned from previous courses for site preparation, concrete block, and poured concrete. The focus will be to build proficiency in concrete working skills and will include form work on the job.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: The student will be expected to: attend all classes, participate in all class activities, participate and implement input into class discussions, hand in outside assignments when due, furnish his/her own set of hand tools, earn at least 65% on exam points

Blueprint Reading Estimating 2

This course is designed to teach an understanding of building principles and how the specifications and requirements are presented through blueprints. Basic blueprint reading is addressed.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: The students will be expected to: attend all classes, participate in all class activities, participate and implement input into class discussions, hand in outside assignments when due, furnish his/her own set of hand tools, earn at least 65% on exam points

  Total Credits 15

Second Year – First Semester

Course# Course Title Credits
Business Plan Development 3

This course will give the student all the necessary tools to create a business plan that gets results. The student will, during the course of the semester, create his or her own business plan, which is the main objective of the course. The business plan process will be broken down into five areas: vision, customers product/service, numbers, and team. Numerous business plans will be examined and good points and bad points will be examined in each. Students will also be given the opportunity to present their plans to the group in a safe setting and have them critiqued for clarity and effectiveness.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students are expected to attend classes and participate in classroom discussions. They will also be required to make a number of presentations to the entire class. Students will be required to create a complete business plan.

Quick Books Pro Basics 2

This online course introduces the basics of using Intuit's QuickBooks Pro PC software for business transactions and basic accounting purposes. Topics covered will include navigating QuickBooks, company setup, entering sales transactions, receiving payments, paying bills, managing bank accounts, managing inventory and running standard QuickBooks reports.

Prerequisites: Basic computer skills

Credit Breakout: 0.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students must spend the amount of time necessary to complete this course within the semester time frame.

Principles of Supervision 3

Ease the transition to supervisor or bring yourself up to date with today's supervisory/management practices. Study the role and responsibilities of supervisors including planning, organization, staffing, directing and controlling. Develop new skills in communication, correcting or rewarding performance and overall management of resources.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Summer

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Participate in classroom activities; Complete work on time; Communicate effectively

Interpersonal Communications 3

This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, emotional communication, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

General Education Elective (MnTC Goal 3 or 4)** 3

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General Education Electives** 3

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  Total Credits 17

Second Year – Second Semester

Course# Course Title Credits
Management Effectiveness 3

Learn practical tools to manage time and stress. Develop habits to increase personal productivity and create an individual time management plan. Set priorities, delegate and reduce time wastes and stressors. Explore strategies to improve time utilization in workgroups.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Summer

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Participants are expected to attend classes as scheduled, complete assignments on time and participate in classroom activities. Participants will be asked to respond to various opinion surveys.

Business Law and Ethics 3

Examine workplace issues impacting supervisory responsibilities and explore the influence of ethics on individuals and organizations. You will be introduced to the American legal system. Understand civil, criminal, TORT, contract, employment, and labor laws and how they affect business.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Be on time for class and returning from break; communicate effectively; participate in all class activities & projects; complete all outside class assignments on time; participate online; turn off cell phones and pagers; respectfully challenge each others views

Composition I 3

This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning.

Prerequisites: Must pass Accuplacer test or successfully complete ENGL0130 - English Essentials or receive instructor approval. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

General Education Electives** 8

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  Total Credits 17
Total Program Requirements 67

This is a sample course sequence resulting in an A.A.S. degree.
Please consult your program advisor regarding your academic plans.

** Select General Education electives from any MnTC goal area.