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In addition to university General Education requirements, the curriculum in the Building and Construction Technology major builds upon a foundation of introductory mathematics, physical science and computer literacy.

BCT requirements include courses in built environment, building materials technology, construction methods, building systems, building energy conservation, computer-aided design, structural design, business and construction management. The remainder of each student's program includes electives in areas such as green building, engineering or business according to the individual's career objectives and chosen curriculum option. The functioning student organization is the University of Massachusetts Student Chapter of the National Association of Home Builders. Students frequently continue to advanced study at the master's or doctoral level. However, most graduates accept employment immediately.

Requirements
In addition to the university General Education requirements, the Building and Construction Technology major requires completion of the following:
BCT 150 The Built Environment or NRC 100 Environment and Society
COMPSCI 105 Computer Literacy
MATH course with R2 designation
PHYSICS 131 Introductory Physics
Two additional PS courses (e.g. PHYSICS 118)
RES-ECON 102 Introduction to Resource Economics or ECON 103 Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON 104 Introduction to Macroeconomics
MARKETNG 301 Fundamentals of Marketing or ACCTG 221 Introduction to Accounting
NATSCI 397A Junior Writing Course
NRC 492A Verbal Communication Skills or any COMM course
BCT 204 Construction Methods and Materials
BCT 211 Energy Efficient Housing
BCT 304 Properties of Wood
BCT 311 Sustainable Indoor Environmental Systems
BCT 313 Light-Frame Structure Technology
BCT 314 Architectural Blueprint Reading and Estimating
BCT 320 Introduction to CAD in Construction and Architecture
BCT 353 The Business of Building
BCT 494BI Senior Integrative Experience
BCT 530 Mechanics of Building Materials for Construction
BCT 420 Advanced Topics in CAD or BCT 540 Design of Wood Structures or BCT 520 Energy and Buildings or BCT 550 Project Management for Design and Construction