Sustainability CST 240

This course is a study of the principles of Sustainability. This course applies the concepts of engineering and technology utilizing the framework of sustainability to green technologies, building maintenance, recycling, and environmental stewardship. Sustainability is defined, demonstrated and applied, beginning with how the environment and ecosystems work from a scientific perspective, understanding climate and geology, and applying ecological stewardship to improve sustainability in our environment. Students will learn about implementing engineering and technology that focuses on sustainability. They will take their basic knowledge of Life Cycle Analysis and Life Cycle Cost and apply those concept to principles to process management and sustainability.
Date:
2013-12
Primary Material Type:
Collection
Institution:
Alpena Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
Construction, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Green Building, Life Cycle Analysis

Industry / Occupation

Industry Sector:
Construction -- Construction of Buildings (236)
Occupation:
Construction and Extraction Occupations (47-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Construction Trades (46)
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
16 weeks
Language:
en_US
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation
Course Note:
Construction Technology - Green Building Certificate

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
  • Text Adjust - Compatible
  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Reading Layout - Page numbers match printed material
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Structural Markup - Navigation Text
  • Structural Markup - eReader application

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