CIEG 402 - Introduction to Sustainability Principles in Civil Engineering (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

INTRO SUSTAINABLE PRINCIPLES
Component: Lecture
Introduction to the principles of sustainability in the context of civil engineering design and construction. Presentation of life cycle assessment techniques, including software applications; discussion of “green” building materials; evaluation of specific materials for use in “green” construction; and consideration of various sustainable construction assessment tools, including LEED, Green Globes, and similar standards.
Allowed Units: 3 Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Fall