CIEG 402 - Introduction to Sustainability Principles in Civil Engineering

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.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

Course Typically Offered: Fall

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically