Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY | ||||||||||
Course Unit Code | CEC246 | ||||||||||
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Number of ECTS credits allocated | 5 | ||||||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||||||
Prerequisites | NONE | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||||||
Course Contents | MODULE 1 (Introduction to Sustainable Development): · Basic Concepts and Vocabulary (Definitions of Sustainability, Quantification Methods of Sustainability) · Ethics and Sustainability · Major Environmental and Resource Concerns · Defining Sustainable Construction (The Green Building Movement) MODULE 2 (Sustainable Sites): · Site Selection · Development Density & Community Connectivity · Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation Access & facilities · Site Development: Open Space 17 · Stormwater Design: Quantity & Quality Control MODULE 3 (Water Efficiency): · Water Efficient Landscaping · Water Efficient Landscaping: No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation · Innovative Wastewater Technologies · Water Use Reduction MODULE 4 (Energy & Atmosphere): · Optimize Energy Performance · On-Site Renewable Energy MODULE 5 (Materials & Resources): · Storage & Collection of Recyclables · Building Reuse · Construction Waste Management · Materials Reuse · Recycled Content · Regional Materials MODULE 6 (Indoor Environmental Quality): · Minimum IAQ Performance · Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control · Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring · Ventilation · Construction IAQ Management Plan · Low-Emitting Materials (e.g. Adhesives, Sealants, Paints, Coatings, Carpet Systems) · Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control · Controllability of Systems: Lighting & Thermal Comfort · Daylight & Views | ||||||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The course will be presented through theoretical lectures in class. The lectures will present to the student the course content and allow for questions. The material will be presented using visual aids (i.e. PowerPoint presentation slides, documentaries, etc.). The aim is to familiarize the student with the different and faster pace of presentation and also allow the instructor to present related material that would otherwise be very difficult to do. The learning process will be enhanced with the requirement from the student to carry in-class discussions and tackling of hypothetical scenarios in small-group exercises. In-class problem-solving as well as homework exercises (mostly numerical) will allow students to practice their design skills in a controlled setting. A final project, which will be required as part of the students assessment for the course, will allow students the opportunity to carry out independent research, synthesize basic concepts presented in class, as well as hone their writing and presentation skills. Besides from the notes taken by students in class, all of the course material will be made available through the class website which will be available through the University’s E-learning platform. The instructor will be available to students during office hours or by appointment in order to provide necessary guidance. | ||||||||||
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Language of instruction | English | ||||||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |