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Residential Remodeling and Design Associate of Applied Science Degree

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The Residential Remodeling and Design program prepares students for a career in the remodeling industry. The program is designed to prepare students to take on a renovation project from start to finish, starting with the initial assessment of the property and preparing an estimate, to choosing proper materials, to the actual renovation process. Professional in this field will make improvements, repairs and renovations to homes in order to improve their aesthetics and increase their monetary value. Some Home Remodeling firms invest in old or damaged houses, renovate them and sell them for profit. Home Remodeling professionals need to ensure that the remodeled homes meet specific building code requirements and pass inspection by an authorized agent to ensure safety.

Award Outcomes

Practice Safe Work habits

Operate tools and equipment correctly

Interpret blueprints and applicable building codes

Utilize computers and CAD software for plan development and research

Identify materials used in residential construction

Construct floor, wall, and roof systems

Install interior and exterior finishes

Apply various moisture and vapor management techniques

Install doors and windows

Discuss outmoded building systems

Apply cabinet design, construction, and installation techniques

Demonstrate professionalism with clients and the allied trades

Understand elements of project coordination

Career Opportunities

This program is designed to prepare students to enter the residential remodeling field. Graduates may find employment with remodeling contractors or weatherization firms. A program graduate may advance to the position of crew supervisor or job superintendent. They may start their own business specializing in general remodeling or in a certain areas of remodeling such as kitchens or bathrooms. Graduates of the program may also go into related fields of work such as sales, lumber yard management, building inspection or factory representative.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 30 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CARP1102Introduction to Residential Construction

3

CARP1111Floor and Wall Framing

5

CARP1141Engineered Roof Systems

3

CARP1180Stair Framing

2

CARP1240Exterior Finishes

4

CARP1511Insulation and Drywall

3

CARP1710Stair Finishing

2

CARP1720Interior Trim

4

CARP1810Residential Blueprint Reading

1

CARP1820Residential Estimating

2

 

CARP1830Building Code

1

or

ARCH1340Building Codes: Commercial

2

General Education Required 9 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 1

3

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 3, 4, or 5

3

General Education Elective 6 Credits

Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College's Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general educations courses.

Technical Studies Elective 15 Credits

Choose 15 credits from Accounting (ACCT), Architectural Technology (ARCH), Business (BUSN), Carpentry (CARP), Cabinetmaking and Wood Product Design (CBTG), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Landscape and Horticulture Careers (LNDC), or Industrial Building Engineering and Maintenance (IBEM).

Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 60

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CARP1102Introduction to Residential Construction

3

CARP1111Floor and Wall Framing

5

CARP1141Engineered Roof Systems

3

CARP1180Stair Framing

2

CARP1240Exterior Finishes

4

CARP1810Residential Blueprint Reading

1

Total Credits 18

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CARP1511Insulation and Drywall

3

CARP1710Stair Finishing

2

CARP1720Interior Trim

4

CARP1820Residential Estimating

2

CARP1830Building Code

1

or

ARCH1340Building Codes: Commercial

2

Total Credits 12

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Technical Studies Electives

8

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 1

3

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 3, 4, or 5

3

Total Credits 17

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Technical Studies Electives

7

General Education Electives

6

Total Credits 13

Technical Studies Electives

Choose 15 credits from Accounting (ACCT), Architectural Technology (ARCH), Business (BUSN), Carpentry (CARP), Cabinetmaking and Wood Product Design (CBTG), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Landscape and Horticulture Careers (LNDC), or Industrial Building Engineering and Maintenance (IBEM).

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Choose a Total of: 15 Credits

MnTC Goal Area 1

A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu.  The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
COMM1200Intercultural Communication

3

COMM1250Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

COMM1280Public Speaking

3

ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

ENGL1250Short Form Composition and Reporting

4

ENGL1300Introduction to Creative Writing

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

MnTC Goal Area 2

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
BIOL1000Biology in Society

4

BIOL1100Nutrition and Health

3

BIOL1300Introduction to Forensic Science

3

BIOL1400Human Biology

4

BIOL2005General Biology I

4

BIOL2125Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL2225Anatomy and Physiology II

4

BIOL2235Microbiology

4

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

MATH1150Applications of Quantitative Reasoning

3

PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

PHYS1010Introductory Physics II

3

SOCI1100Introduction to Sociology

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

MnTC Goal Area 3, 4, or 5

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MnTC Goal Area 3

BIOL1000Biology in Society

4

BIOL1300Introduction to Forensic Science

3

BIOL1400Human Biology

4

BIOL2005General Biology I

4

BIOL2125Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL2225Anatomy and Physiology II

4

BIOL2235Microbiology

4

CHEM1000Introduction to Chemistry

4

CHEM1100General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry Foundations

4

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

PHYS1010Introductory Physics II

3

PHYS2005College Physics I

4

PHYS2010College Physics II

4

 

MnTC Goal Area 4

MATH1150Applications of Quantitative Reasoning

3

MATH1250Introduction to Statistics

3

MATH1400College Algebra

4

PHIL1000Introduction to Logic

3

 

MnTC Goal Area 5

ECON1200Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECON1300Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ENGL1200Introduction to Humanities

3

HIST1400Contemporary World History

3

POLI1000Introduction to American Government and Politics

3

PSYC1000General Psychology

3

PSYC1200Psychology Throughout the Lifespan

3

PSYC1300Abnormal Psychology

3

SOCI1100Introduction to Sociology

3

SOCI1200Marriage and Family

3

SOCI1400Race in America

3

SOCI1500Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

SOCI1600Food and Society

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

Graduation (60 Credits)

A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found on the Hennepin Technical College website at hennepintech.edu, under Future Students and Transfer.

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

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