University of Hawaii Maui College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
SSM
Number
201
Course Title
Sustainable Building Design, Construction, and Operations
Credits
3
Department
STEM Author Joie Taylor
Date of Outline
3/9/2011
2. Course Description:
Effective Date Spring 2012
5-year Review Date 2018
Introduces principles of green building design and operations, including site
planning and zoning, construction practices, energy efficiency, economics
of green building, benefits and barriers, and the LEED rating system.
Cross-list
Contact Hours/Type
3
3. Pre-requisites
SSM 101 and ENRG 101 both with grade C or better, or consent.
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
yes
no
Co-requisites
Recommended Preparation
4. Function/Designation
AS Program
AA EA - Environmental Awareness
NS - Natural Science
List Additional Programs and Category:
AAS Program
NS - Natural Science
Business Careers Option IV; Sustainability
BAS Other
Additional Category
List Additional Programs and Category:
PQ - Pre-BAS Course
List Additional Programs and Category: BAS
Sustainable Science Management
Developmental/Remedial
Other/Additional: Explain:
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Chancellor
Approval Date
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See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning
outcomes (SLOs) and/or the program learning outcomes (PLOs) this course supports.
This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide agreement.
Responsible committee:
5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II., III.) to designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. Describe and outline the general components of the LEED rating system for construction,
management, and operations
II. Describe the fundamentals of green building as identified by the United States Green Building
Commission
III. Conduct a basic assessment of energy efficiency of a small building including but not limited to
lighting, heating and AC, metering.
IV. Demonstrate skills related to managing sustainability projects including defining scope, selecting
achievable goals, evaluating ethical implications, working with diverse teams, making presentations, and
preparing reports
6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b.…zz. )to designate competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. Conduct an overview of basic site planning and analysis
b. Examine physiology required for human function (comfort and respiratory requirements, as well as
sensory perception)
c. Describe the scale and applicability of sustainable building practices
d. Use basic green house gas (GHG) calculators
e. Identify green operations and maintenance practices
f. Identify international entities adopting green, sustainable criteria for new construction and
renovations
7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
1 week: Smart Growth and Modern Development Practices ( II, c,f)
2-3 weeks: Life Cycle and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCA) (III,IV, b,c,e)
1-2 weeks: Green Roofs (II,III, b,e,f)
2-3 weeks: Energy and Hydrologic Systems (II,III, a-f)
2-3 weeks: Interior Environments (I-III,a-c,e,f)
2-3 weeks: Green Buiding Processes (I-IV,a-f)
2-3 weeks: Building Water Concerns (I,II, a-c)
2-3 weeks: Sustainable Construction (I-IV, a-e)
2-3 weeks: Green Building Materials (I-IV,a-e)
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8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery
Charles J. Kibert (March 2005) John Wiley and Sons; ISBN: 978-0-471-66113-9
Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: This Land: The Battle over Sprawl and the Future of America
Anthony Flint (April 21, 2006) The Johns Hopkins University Press # ISBN-10: 0801884195 (available
at the COOP)
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Reading and mateiral from : United States Green Building
Council, Green Schools, LEED certification basics; additional if needed.
9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered.
Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
20 – 30%
0 -- 10%
0 --10%
0 – 30%
10-- 20%
0 -- 10%
Final Examination (I-IV, a-f)
In-class assignments (I-IV,a-f)
Assignments (I-IV,a-f)
Quizzes (I-IV, a-f)
Projects/Research/Presentations (I-IV,a-f)
Attendance and/or class participation (I-IV,a-f)
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of the
instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Quizzes and tests with feedback and discussion;
Lectures and class discussion
Problem solving;
PowerPoint presentations;
Videos, DVDs, CD-ROMS;
Guest speakers;
Group activities;
Oral reports and other student presentations;
Homework assignments such as
Reading, or watching, and writing summaries and reactions to current environmental issues
in the media including newspapers, video, magazines, journals;
Lectures, web-based materials, and other sources;
Reading text and reference materials and answering discussion questions;
Research environmental, social, and polictial sustainability problems and issues
j. Web-based assignments and activities;
k. Group and/or individual research projects with reports or poster presentations;
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11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
12. Additional Information: Diversification Physical Sciences
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