Apr 19, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  Academic Calendar
  University Overview
  Enrollment Management Department
  Academic Regulations and Policies
  Student Financial Services
  Academic Departments, Undergraduate Degree Programs, Minors and Certificates
  Degree Programs, Minors and Certificates
  University Scholars Honors Program
  Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
  Course Descriptions
  Administration, Board of Regents, Faculty and Advisory Committees
  Campus Map
  Student Resources
  My Portfolio
HELP
2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

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
  • Green building vs. green construction
  • LEED rating systems
  • Green globes rating system
  • Integrated project delivery
  • Green specifications
  • Risk in green construction
  • Supplementary conditions in green contracts
  • Managing green design
  • Establishing green criteria
  • Green subcontracting
  • Issues with procurement
  • Green planning and scheduling
  • Site material and equipment management
  • Commissioning
  • Retro-commissioning
Coordinator
Blake Wentz


Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)