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ES 58
Introduction to Green Building

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Investigate and communicate the relationship between the elements and principles of green building design, the economy, sustainability and society.
  • Identify and explain fundamental “green building” and sustainability strategies in relationship to building projects.

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Course Details

Units
1 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 1
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Gen Ed
Non-GE Class
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Transferability
Transferable to CSU only
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory(ies)
ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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