15 courses with the subject CONS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CONS 1100Introduction to Construction Careers2
This course exposes students to a range of potential construction and building technology careers to consider pursuing upon completion of this program. Students will be introduced to core career paths such as framing and general construction, mechanical (heating, cooling, and refrigeration), electrical, and plumbing. In addition to these core trades the course also exposes students to allied construction disciplines in engineering, architecture, modular and manufactured building, and other specialized trades. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
CONS 1201Principles of Construction and Tool Safety3
This course teaches students the foundational principles of safe construction methods and tool usage. Students will learn tool functions, tool and equipment safety, and production methods along with the elements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 curriculum. Students will focus on constructing wood projects to build competency and confidence in carpentry skills. Goal(s): none
CONS 1250Building Plans, Specifications, and Codes2
This course introduces students to the features and use of construction documents. Students will learn the general use and function of architectural drawings, building specifications and site plans. Students will also become familiar with the function of building codes and how these inform and impact the various construction and building technology fields. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
This course provides students with an introduction to key building systems installed by the construction trades. Students will learn the baseline functions of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, and how they create a building system together. Final selection of a chosen trade path for the second year site-based learning internship will be made during this course. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none 98
This course provides students with an introduction to key building systems installed by the construction trades. Students will learn the basic principles of heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems, plumbing, and electrical systems. Students will be taught the safe use of tools used in installing, measuring and validating various building systems and the safe operating principles associated with working around electricity, low-voltage systems, heated elements, and various gasses. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
Construction Interiors and CONS 1450 Construction Exteriors This course will build on the skills learned in CONS 1400, Construction Interiors, and CONS 1450, Construction Exteriors. Students will learn
Construction Interiors and CONS 1450 Construction Exteriors This course introduces students to the fundamentals of construction project planning. Students will learn physical planning, project design, cost estimating, permitting, scheduling, billing, and construction management. Students will learn how to use project management software to develop a plan to manage their capstone project. Students will be introduced to how supply chains and labor pools impact project planning. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
This internship exposes students to jobsite expectations and skills needed to work within their preferred (or similar) construction trade. Students will be finding and securing an internship with an employer to gain trade 99 ourse Listings & Descriptions
CONS 2100 Construction Internship 1 Corequisite: none
CONS 2290Construction Technology Capstone4
Associate of Applied Science Credits 60 Additional Requirements: Developmental courses may be required depending on educational background and/or assessment scores. D requirements and are required as prerequisites for some courses. The requirements of this program are A student must attain a grade of ‘C’ or better in all technical education courses and a final cumulat program are subject to change without notice. Effective: Fall 2025 Approved by AASC:2/12/2025 evelopmental courses do not fulfill graduation subject to change without notice. ive GPA of 2.0 or higher to graduate. The requirements of this Approved by Minnesota State Board: 1/15/2020, 3/11/2025 Internally Updated: 1/27/2020,11/18/2022, 2/12/2025, 3/11/2025
