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Virginia Tech

BC-1014: Building A Strong Foundation for Success

Description: Exploration of career options within the built environment and construction industry. Professional development, digital literacy, which will include creation of media and “personal brand” identity. Exploration of ideas from multiple viewpoints and perspectives. Oral, written, and visual presentation of ideas such as resume development. Introduction to ethical considerations. Reflection on “Self-as-Learner.” Critical-Thinking skills as they apply to construction projects. Development of group roles as they apply to construction projects. Identification of universities resources, policies, procedures, academic and social engagement opportunities.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 2 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 8

Average GPA: 3.30 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 42.24%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.25%

Gary S Kinder202463.4%23.1%9.5%1.9%1.5%0.5%3.426
Jacqueline R Ryan202244.8%20.6%24.1%1.7%5.2%3.4%2.962

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W