May 03, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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CM 4002 - Sustainable Design and Construction

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course will cover all aspects of sustainable design and construction that constitute the development of new structures within the built environment. Course material will focus on the design, engineering, and construction aspects of sustainable construction and how the construction manager guides the project team to meet the owner’s objectives of a sustainable facility through the LEED® certification process. Other sustainable initiatives used in the international built environment will be discussed. (prereq: AE 4121 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Given the textbook and other course references and materials, the student can promptly analyze a project and determine what type of level of green certification is possible
  • Without reference, the student can explain the proper methods of green project delivery, including design/build and integrated project delivery
  • Without reference, the student can explain the steps in establishing green criteria for a project
  • Without reference, the student can explain how to manage the green design process
  • Without reference, the student can explain the primary issues in procurement of materials and equipment for a green project
  • Without reference, the student can explain how the commissioning process integrates into a green project

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None 

Course Topics
  • No course topics appended.

Coordinator
Blake Wentz



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