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  "college": "el-camino-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Construction Technology",
  "id": "construction-technology-as",
  "name": "Construction Technology",
  "award": "Associate of Science",
  "department": "construction-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3567",
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      "markdown": "**Design and Applied Technology Division**\nwww.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology/\n\nBy completing the degree or certificate requirements, students acquire proficiency in basic residential construction techniques and in analyzing, evaluating, and providing solutions for a variety of job site situations. Students will be able to interpret blueprints, estimate materials, lay out, and construct a basic residential structure in accordance with Uniform Building Code requirements. Competencies are assessed regularly by student performance in the construction technology laboratory. The program provides career opportunities in various aspects of construction, including carpentry, cabinetmaking, furniture making, a variety of subcrafts, and contracting. Completion of the degree or certificate requirements qualifies students to receive a maximum of two years credit applicable toward the California State Contractor's License Board experience requirement.\n\nAt least 50 percent of the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree must be completed at El Camino College.\n\nFor Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/construction-technology.php\n\n### Required Core: 18 units"
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      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 100",
          "title": "Building Fundamentals",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 110",
          "title": "Additions and Remodeling",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 172",
          "title": "Residential Electrical Wiring",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 180",
          "title": "Residential Plumbing",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 200",
          "title": "General Cabinet Making",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### 16 units from:"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACR 21",
          "title": "Air Conditioning Fundamentals",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 299",
          "title": "Studio 4 - Design/Build & Technology",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CADD 5",
          "title": "Introduction to Mechanical Drafting",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 121",
          "title": "Concrete and Formwork",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 122",
          "title": "Rough Framing",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 131",
          "title": "Roof Framing",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 132",
          "title": "Stair Framing",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 141",
          "title": "Interior Finishes",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 142",
          "title": "Exterior Trades",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 150",
          "title": "Contract Estimating",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 160",
          "title": "Business and Legal Aspects of Contracting",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 201",
          "title": "Upper Residential Cabinets",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 202",
          "title": "Base Residential Cabinets",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 203",
          "title": "Dedicated Use Cabinets",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD 15",
          "title": "Basic Welding for Allied Fields",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Total Major Units: 34\n\n#### Recommended Electives:"
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    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 119",
          "title": "CAD Drawing and Modeling",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 251",
          "title": "Construction Documentation I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 117",
          "title": "Personal Finance",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 95",
          "title": "Cooperative Work Experience Education",
          "units": "2-4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CTEC 230",
          "title": "Cabinet Making Lab",
          "units": "1.5",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### GE Patterns\n\nComplete one of the following:\n\n#### ECC GE: 24 units\n\nRequired for local degrees (AA and AS).\n\n#### Cal-GETC: 34 units\n\nRequired for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).\n\n### Electives\n\nAs needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.\n\n**Minimum Degree Total: 60 units**"
    }
  ]
}