Sustainable Building Technology

This new certificate program will be offered beginning in fall 2010. The certificate provides you with the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level employment in the growing renewable energy/energy efficiency field. Courses provide knowledge and skills to promote the design, construction and retrofitting of buildings that enhance the health, safety and well being of people and the local and global environments.

Total credits: 28

Program Outcomes

Successful graduates will be able to:
•understand and apply elements of building science, including construction, maintenance, safety and energy efficiency, to evaluate the health and durability of a building;
•employ theories of environmental physics, systems design concepts, and an awareness of sustainability to promote the design, construction and retrofit of buildings that reduce energy consumption, protect ecosystems and promote occupant health and safety;
•demonstrate proficiency in effective communication orally and in writing, addressing groups of people, eliciting the cooperation of others and understanding information; and
•explore pathways for educational and career development in the student’s field of study.

Required Courses '11 - '12

INT-1050 or INT1060 First Semester Seminar
ENV-1010 Introduction to Environmental Science
ENV-1310 Sustainable Buildings
ARC-1011 Introduction to Drafting and Blueprint Reading
ARC-1211 CAD I
ENG-1070 Effective Speaking
PHY 2025 Physics for the Environment (4 cr)
BUS-2230 Principles of Marketing OR
BUS-2430 Small Business Marketing
BUS-2020 Principles of Management OR
BUS-2210 Small Business Management
All courses are 3 credits unless noted otherwise.
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