2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Construction Management DTA/MRP Course Map
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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field and for transfer to a four-year institution. It provides you a clear path to complete your degree by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets degree requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. If you want to change a course on this map you must speak with an advisor to assure you meet all degree requirements. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete an Associate in Construction Management DTA/MRP Degree, you are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements. Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!
Important note about transfer: colleges and universities may change their requirements at any time, so this map is not a guarantee of transfer. You will need to check transfer requirements with your intended four-year school.
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1. College Success
- COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)
Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond. Note: The College Success course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following. Your advisor will assist you in selecting either the 3- or 5- credit version of the course. Should you choose to repeat a College Success course you must enroll in a College Success course with the same credit amount as the original course; a COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course.
2. English Composition I
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
Course purpose: Clear written communication is necessary for interaction with all parties on a job site in order to ensure that projects are completed on time and within scope and budget. Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course.
Action Item: Identify Transfer Institution
Before MATH& 152/146, please identify transfer institutions and verify transfer requirements. The Construction Management DTA/MRP is for construction programs at CWU, UW, and WSU. Acceptance is selective. Please check criteria for selection by connecting with your future transfer institution.
3. Math Course Recommendation
Choose one group based on transfer institution.
Group A - Required by WSU and CWU
Take one course per quarter until courses are finished.
Group B - Required by UW
Take one course per quarter until courses are finished.
- MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
- MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
- MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
Course purpose: In this field a specialist needs to have basic knowledge of how different businesses operate to design buildings, equipment, and interior needs. This includes having knowledge of the applications in banking, merchandising, inventory, depreciation and promissory notes. Introduction to simple statistics and the metric systems. - MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats (5 credits)
Course purpose: A vital skill in the field is to be able to analyze projections on projects for future project estimating. Skills learned in statistics will allow you to read and interpret data and make projections from that data. Note: The math course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following, the transfer institution/degree that you select, and your math placement guidance. Your advisor will assist you in selecting the relevant 5 or 7 credit course(s) based upon co-requisite options.
Action Item: Meet with Advisor
Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
4. Composition/Technical Writing Course Recommendation
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5. Humanities Course Recommendation
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6. Business Law
- BUS& 201 Business Law (5 credits)
Course purpose: In this field you will write you own contracts, negotiate claims, dispute resolution with owners and subcontractors, and represent in bankruptcy court.
7. Principles of Accounting I
- ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (5 credits)
Course purpose: Knowledge of partnerships, bonds, corporations, cash flow statements, and financial statement analysis is important in the construction field to ensure the project is completed on time and budget.
8. Economics Course Recommendation
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- ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)
Course purpose: This is a good course to develop your understanding of allocation of resources and supply and demand, labor, capital markets and international trade. This knowledge is essential when developing project estimates. - ECON& 202 Macroeconomics (5 credits)
Course purpose: Construction is an indicator of the economy doing well or not doing well. Having knowledge of the US economy will help you plan for employment opportunities and dips. Understanding of macroeconomics also aids in keeping business afloat by creating accurate 3-5 year projections for resources and projects.
9. Principles of Accounting II
- ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II (5 credits)
Course purpose: Knowledge of partnerships, bonds, corporations, cash flow statements, and financial statement analysis is important in the construction field to ensure the project is completed on time and budget.
10. Introduction to Physical Geology
11. Social Science Course Recommendation
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- BUS& 101 Introduction to Business (5 credits)
Course purpose: Marketing, management, economics, international commerce, and finance production are central responsibilities of this career. For example, you may find yourself monitoring the stock market to determine the optimal time to purchase supplies. - ECON& 202 Macroeconomics (5 credits)
Course purpose: Construction is an indicator of the economy doing well or not doing well. Having knowledge of the US economy will help you plan for employment opportunities and dips. Understanding of macroeconomics also aids in keeping business afloat by creating accurate 3-5 year projections for resources and projects. - ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology (5 credits)
Course purpose: In this profession you will work with international partners. It is important to understand human behavior and belief across cultures and be able to understand the economic systems of other countries. - ANTH& 106 American Mosaic (5 credits)
Course purpose: This is a customer relations field. It is important to have an understanding of the cultural diversity in the United States.
12. Humanities Course Recommendation
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13. Physics Course Recommendation
14. Public Speaking
- CMST& 220 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (5 credits)
Course purpose: In this field project success is dependent upon your ability to work on teams. This course will start to develop your abilities to be an effective team member by honing your ability to problem solve as part of a team, listen to team members, and manage group conflict.
15. Natural Science Course Recommendation
Choose one group based on transfer institution.
Group A - Required by UW and WSU
Group B - Required by CWU
16. Transfer Requirements Course Recommendation
Choose one or two courses based on transfer requirements.
17. Course Recommendation for Transfer to UW
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- ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science (5 credits)
Course purpose: In this field you need to have strong knowledge of how the buildings you create impact pollution, population, urbanization, natural resources, and other environmental issues. - ENVS 155 Applied Environmental Methods (5 credits)
Course purpose: In this field you need to have strong knowledge of how the buildings you create impact water quality, ecology, and biogeography. In this course you will being learning about these elements as you conduct field work in regional parks and natural areas. - ENVS 150 Environmental Issues (5 credits)
Course purpose: Though the review of case studies, you will learn about the impacts of man-made pollution at the local, national, and international level. - PHYS& 223 Engineering Physics III (6 credits)
Course purpose: We design and build buildings that defy gravity. It is important to know structural limitations. - CHEM& 139 General Chemistry Prep (5 credits)
- CHEM& 161 General Chem w/Lab I (5 credits)
Course purpose: In building design, you must be able to choose the proper material to use for an application. - MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)
Course purpose: In this field a specialist needs to have basic knowledge of how different businesses operate to design buildings, equipment, and interior needs. This include having knowledge of the applications in banking, merchandising, inventory, depreciation and promissory notes. Introduction to simple statistics and the metric systems.
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