BSc. Construction Technology
Description
The purpose of the establishment of such Programme in the institution was to help produce more Construction Technologist of sound technical background who will help plan, design, construct and maintain infrastructural development projects necessary for all developing countries where shelter and socio-economic needs are paramount to the needs of the people.
The University College has combined academic studies with field practical training over the years. It has produced graduates who are practical-oriented with academic excellence and has engaged in teaching and research with a lot of emphasis on extension work. Graduates have been prepared to establish careers in their chosen areas of specialization and through its problem-based teaching and extension services, trained practitioners who are prepared to go to the field and dirty their hands and therefore applying theory to practice.
The aim of the programme is to equip students with the necessary theoretical base and practical skills in cost and the management of construction projects; and to train and produce graduates with sound understanding of the principles of modern construction practices and capable of meeting the challenging needs of development projects.
Candidates applying to the programme must meet the following entry requirements:
WASSCE I SSCE Candidates – Relevant subjects include: Chemistry. Physics and Elective Mathematics: OR Geography and Elective Mathematics OR Technical Drawing, Construction and Elective Mathemtics.
HND Holders: Applicants must be a graduate in Building Technology or Building Construction.
CTC I,II & III: Applicants would be considered for the top-up programme.
Check the fees here
YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE
Course Code | Course Title |
COT 151 | Materials and Construction I |
COT 153 | Strength of Materials I |
KAF 111 | Introduction to Sociology |
GEO 151 | Principles of Land Surveying |
COT 159 | Graphic Communication I |
COT 161 | Mathematics for Construction |
COT 163 | Laboratory and Workshop Practice I |
KAF 109 | Communication Skills I |
KAF 105 | Introduction to Information Technology |
YEAR ONE, SEMESTER TWO
Course Code | Course Title |
COT 152 | Materials and Construction II |
COT 154 | Introduction to Theory of Structures |
COT 156 | Introduction to Construction Economics |
COT 158 | Introduction to Environmental Science |
GEO 152 | Engineering Surveying |
COT 160 | Graphic Communication II |
COT 164 | Construction Science |
KAF 114 | Communication Skills II |
CIV 164 | Civil Engineering Drawing (Elective) |
YEAR TWO, SEMESTER ONE
Course Code | Course Title |
COT 251 | Soils and Foundations System |
COT 253 | Strength of Materials II |
COT 255 | Building Services I |
COT 257 | Tender and Contract Documentation |
COT 259 | Site Organization and Procedure |
COT 261 | Human Resource Manpower Management |
COT 263 | Construction Equipment Management |
LRW 251 | Logic and Report Writing |
YEAR TWO, SEMESTER TWO
Course Code | Course Title |
COT 252 | Timber Construction |
COT 254 | Theory and Design of Structures I |
COT 256 | Building Services II |
COT 258 | Measurement of Construction Works I |
PNL 252 | Principles of Law |
COT 260 | Marketing of Construction Products |
COT 262 | Construction Management I |
COT 264 | Laboratory and Workshop Practice II |
COT 266 | Introduction to Accounting |
KAF 103 | French for Communication I (Elective) |
YEAR THREE, SEMESTER ONE
Course Code | Course Title |
COT 351 | Concrete Systems |
COT 353 | Theory and Design of Structures II |
COT 355 | Construction Commerce and Procurement |
COT 357 | Productivity Measurement and Financial Management |
COT 359 | Contract Law and Arbitration |
COT 361 | Measurement of Construction Works II |
COT 363 | Construction Management II |
COT 365 | Computer Applications |
COT 367 | Building Services III |
YEAR THREE, SEMESTER TWO
Course Code | Course Title |
COT 352 | Components and Finishes |
COT 354 | Theory and Design of Structures III |
COT 356 | Construction Estimating and Price Analysis |
COT 358 | Research Methods |
COT 360 | Construction Maintenance |
COT 362 | Measurement of Construction Works III |
COT 364 | Materials Management |
COT 366 | Civil Engineering Structures |
GEO 362 | Principles of Geo. Info. Systems (Elective) |
YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER ONE
Course Code | Course Title |
COT 451 | Metal Structure |
COT 453 | Theory and Design of Structures IIII |
COT 455 | Measurement of Construction Works 4 |
COT 457 | Investment Appraisal and Development Economics |
COT 459 | Contract Administration and Professional Practice I |
COT 461 | Integrated Project |
YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER TWO
Course Code | Course Title |
COT 452 | Civil Engineering Quantities |
COT 454 | Entrepreneurship Management |
COT 456 | Contract Administration and Professional Practice 2 |
COT 458 | Project Work |