Sustainable Green Building
The Associate of Applied Science in Sustainable Green building is designed to educate students comprehensively on the many subjects related to Green Building Categories and related Environmental and occupant issues, Energy Efficiencies and Sustainable Building design considerations.
Degree Information
What courses will I need to take?
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What will I learn?
The outcomes identified below define the knowledge and skill sets that graduates of this program will possess at the end of their program of study.
- Gain core concepts & Categories of Sustainability and Green Building.
- Gain fundamental knowledge of Environmental Issues, especially related to the construction industry.
- Gain introductory knowledge of soils for local food production
- Acquire skills related to green construction.
- Attain a basic knowledge in construction methodology.
- Understand and apply basic construction safety for trades.
- Gain fundamental knowledge in building drafting, design, layout and auto CAD
- Explore and develop critical skills for a variety of alternative construction techniques.
- Develop critical skills for energy analysis of buildings & related performance measures.
- Develop competencies for sustainable materials & resource use efficiencies.
- Design competencies developed for various solar systems; passive & active .
- Develop electrical trade fundamentals for renewable energy generation.
- Attain fundamentals solar design knowledge.
- Attain & apply fundamental knowledge of sustainable projects and industry related checklist certifications.
How will my course placement affect my course sequence?
Placement testing requirements can vary, please select the courses that are most appropriate for your skill level. For additional information view the
Course Placement page.
Tracks based on current degree minimum requirements for English and Math.
English/Reading
Track 1:
ENG 095
ENG 099 + RDG 099
ENG 101
ENG 102
Track 2:
ENG 095
RDG 099
ENG 101A (combines ENG 099 + ENG 101)
ENG 102
Math
Track 1:
MAT 088
MAT 091
MAT 097
MAT 142
Track 2:
MAT 088
MAT 091
MAT 140 (combines MAT 097 + MAT 142)
Work with an advisor to ensure completion of your pathway in a timely manner.
