31410363Building Science and Sustainability
Course Information
Description
In order to design and build quality, energy efficient and resource efficient homes, it is important to understand the interaction of building systems. In this course, students explore the structural, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems in a home and how their performance can be measured and optimized to create sustainable homes.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Describe the impact site location and design on the function of a structure.
    Assessment Strategies
    by taking an exam.
    Criteria
    you score 75% or better on the exam.

  2. Describe the properties of building materials.
    Assessment Strategies
    by taking an exam.
    by completing a lab assignment.
    Criteria
    you score 75% or better on the exam.
    you receive a grade of C or better on the lab assignment.

  3. Calculate loads on structures.
    Assessment Strategies
    by taking an exam.
    completing a load analysis homework.
    Criteria
    you score 75% or better on the exam.
    you receive a grade of C or better on the homework.

  4. Optimize the building shell.
    Assessment Strategies
    by taking an exam.
    by performing lab experiments.
    Criteria
    you score 75% or better on the exam.
    you receive grades of C or better on the lab assignments.

  5. Describe the functions of a buildng's systems.
    Assessment Strategies
    by taking an exam.
    by completing a lab assignment.
    Criteria
    you score 75% or better on the exam.
    you score a C or better on the lab assignment.

  6. Define sustainable design.
    Assessment Strategies
    by taking a test.
    by writing a paper.
    Criteria
    you score 75% or better on the exam.
    you receive a grade of C or better on the paper.