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General Information
- Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
- E SD058.
- Course Title (CB02)
- Introduction to Green Building
- Course Credit Status
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Effective Term
- Fall 2024
- Course Description
- The course provides an overview of the strategies to implement a green building project within an organization. Strategies covered will include green building policies, best practices, and guidelines including LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), passive solar design, use of sustainable materials, and energy efficiency in buildings, as well as an assessment of the impact of construction and buildings on society, economics, and the environment.
- Faculty Requirements
- Discipline 1
- [Environmental Technologies (Environmental hazardous material technology, hazardous material abate- ment, environmentally conscious manufacturing, waste water pretreatment, air pollution control technology, integrated waste management, water treatment, sewage treatment)]
- Discipline 3
- [Ecology]
- FSA
- [FHDA FSA - FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECH]
- Course Family
- Not Applicable
Course Justification
This course is CSU transferable and a requirement of the CTE Energy Management and Building Science Certificate and Degree. The course prepares students for careers in maintaining and managing energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. It places an emphasis on strategies to implement a green building project within an organization. The course analyzes model green building policy and guidelines such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and Title 24.
Foothill Equivalency
- Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
- No
- Foothill Course ID
Formerly Statement
Course Development Options
- Basic Skill Status (CB08)
- Course is not a basic skills course.
- Grade Options
- Letter Grade
- Pass/No Pass
- Repeat Limit
- 0
Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options
- Transferability
- Transferable to CSU only
Units and Hours
Summary
- Minimum Credit Units
- 1.0
- Maximum Credit Units
- 1.0
Weekly Student Hours
| Type | In Class | Out of Class |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture Hours | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Laboratory Hours | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Course Student Hours
- Course Duration (Weeks)
- 12.0
- Hours per unit divisor
- 36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
- Lecture
- 12.0
- Laboratory
- 0.0
- Total
- 12.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
- Lecture
- 24.0
- Laboratory
- 0.0
- NA
- 0.0
- Total
- 24.0
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Advisory(ies)
ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.
Limitation(s) on Enrollment
Entrance Skill(s)
General Course Statement(s)
Methods of Instruction
Lecture Videos
Course Materials and Presentations
Discussion of assigned reading
Discussion and problem solving performed in class
Exploration of Internet sites
Homework and extended writing and spreadsheet projects
Field observation and field trips
Guest Speakers
Collaborative learning and small group exercises
Collaborative projects
Assignments
- Required reading assignments from text and other pertinent readings
- Writing assignments involving summary, synthesis and critical analysis of data and information
- Team project (including written summary) on an assigned topic
Methods of Evaluation
- Completion of an assignment including assessments (quizzes) process to evaluate student comprehension of concepts and principles
- Completion of virtual project assessment (such as elements of green building or related topics) including an assessment process to evaluate student comprehension of concepts and principles
Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities
Essential Student Materials:
- An Internet Device with Word Processing and Spreadsheet capabilities
- Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies (Special purpose facilities: sustainable building with sustainable materials, design, energy management classroom (KC239), PV (Photovoltaic/outdoor lab KC West), rooftop/building systems: solar thermal system, PV system, controls room & other equipment
Examples of Primary Texts and References
| Author | Title | Publisher | Date/Edition | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yudelson, Jerry | Green Building A to Z: Understanding the Language of Green Building | New Society Publishers | 2007 | 0865715762 |
| Yudelson, Jerry | The Green Building Revolution | Island Press | 2008 2nd ed. | 1597261785 |
| Jayamaha, Lal | Energy-Efficient Building Systems | McGraw-Hill | 2007 | 0071482822 |
| Doty, Steve | Commercial Energy Auditing Reference Handbook | River Publishers | 2016, 3rd ed. | 1498769268 |
| Roosa, Stephan A., Steve Doty and Wayne C. Turner | Energy Management Handbook | River Publishers | 2018, 9th ed. | 1138666971 |
Examples of Supporting Texts and References
None.
Learning Outcomes and Objectives
Course Objectives
- Review and discuss the principles, elements and best practices of green building
- Assess model green building policy and guidelines including LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and Title 24
- Identify and understand the value of green building to an organization including the impact of the built environment on workplace comfort, safety and productivity
- Identify the various stakeholders in the construction field and examine strategies to include these stakeholders in the greening process
- Assess strategies for the development and implementation of a green building team and action plan for an organization taking into consideration the requirements of building codes and regulations
CSLOs
- Investigate and communicate the relationship between the elements and principles of green building design, the economy, sustainability and society.
- Identify and explain fundamental âgreen buildingâ and sustainability strategies in relationship to building projects.
Outline
- Review and discuss the principles, elements and best practices of green building
- Review the building/construction cycle including conceptual design, design process, construction and commissioning
- Review the Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies as a case study for concept through commissioning of a green building project and building a green building team
- Assess model green building policy and guidelines including LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and Title 24
- Compare and contrast examples of green building policy
- Compare and contrast examples of agency policy associated with green building utilized in business, government and nonprofits
- Examine the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) protocol and rating system
- Identify and understand the value of green building to an organization including the impact of the built environment on workplace comfort, safety and productivity
- Assess the impacts of conventional construction utilized in local, state and federal projects
- Compare and contrast the impacts of green building construction utilized in local, state and federal projects
- Identify the various stakeholders in the construction field and examine strategies to include these stakeholders in the greening process
- Identify the contractors and subcontractors involved in the construction industry
- Identify the stakeholder groups within a company and organization that need to be involved in green building planning, construction and successful plan execution
- Assess strategies for the development and implementation of a green building team and action plan for an organization taking into consideration the requirements of building codes and regulations
- Evaluate green building models used in obtaining LEED certification status
- Assess models of green building action plans utilized in commercial and industrial building design
