GREEN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

The Green Building Technology

Program prepares students to identify and

utilize new technologies for installation of

structural building components, HVAC

systems and plumbing systems.

Degree: CertificateHEGIS Code: 5317Curriculum Code: 2190

Campus Location: CityEngineering and Technologies Division

GREEN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The Green Building Technology CertificateProgram courses will highlight building construction methods that include: conservationtechniques, environmental awareness in material reuse and energy efficient mechanicalsystems.

Greening the building sector can be accom-plished with existing technology that typicallyoffers an outstanding return on investment. Theenergy efficiency sector encompasses a widerange of activities including: green building design and construction; renovation and retrofitting of existing buildings; energy management and the manufacturing of products needed for these activities.

The students will also utilize the newest tech-nology for hands-on systems testing of buildingsand their mechanical systems. Related elementsof the program will provide student lab stationsthat will consider both HVAC system efficiencyand water consumption and conservation, aswell as the latest technology for domestic hotwater systems.

Some of the educational principles for the greenHVAC systems and plumbing systems laboratory courses include: energy consumptions of systems; conservation of waterresources; HVAC operations and installationmethods; systems design and load calculations;building analysis; systems troubleshooting; andnew technology and materials.

The final program element will involve sustainable construction methods for new andexisting structures that use both sustainablegreen materials and recycled materials. Thesebuildings used as training sites will require a holistic building analysis to provide documen-tation for the Energy Star standard.

All of the program courses would be based onthe five main categories of the LEED GreenBuilding Certification: sustainable sites, waterefficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials andresources and indoor environmental quality.

Program Description

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Special Admission Requirements/Prerequisites• Student should either have Level B Math, or be at a minimumof the MT-006 level.• Student should possess a general knowledge of EnvironmentalScience.

Program CompetenciesUpon completion of the Green Building Technology certificate, stu-dents will be able to:

• understand renewable systems operations;• access environmental issues associated with both traditional andrenewable fuels;• apply thermodynamic principles associated with heat transfer;• select material, resource and systems to minimize the environ-mental impact in the building and facilities industries;• access environmental issues associated with both traditional andrenewable fuels;• demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of green,clean and sustainable technology as they relate to the built environment;• have a working knowledge of the Leadership in Energy and En-vironmental Design (LEED) green building rating system; and • identify the basic attributes of each form of alternative electri-cal energy.

CURRICULUMTotal Degree Credits: 31

First Year, Fall SemesterBM 130 Building Systems I (3 cr)BM 140 Electrical Systems I (3 cr)BM 240 Plumbing Systems (3 cr)BM 250 Renewable Energy Systems (4 cr)CO 120 Architectural Blueprint Reading (3 cr)

First Year, Spring SemesterBM 225 Energy Management (3 cr)BM 255 Green Building Technology (3 cr)BM 260 Electrical Systems for Renewable Energy (3 cr)BM 266 Green HVAC & Plumbing (3 cr)BM 295 Green Building Lab (3 cr)