Instructor:
Office Location:
Phone Number:
Email:
Office Hours:
Class Days/Time:
Classroom:
Prerequisite:
Scott Kelting
186-A205
(805) 756-6315 skelting@calpoly.edu
Online and Thursday 12-1 or by appointment
Online
N/A
Junior standing and completion of GE Area B.
Interdisciplinary analysis of sustainable strategies and technologies to enhance the built environment. A systems approach to green building science that includes sustainable site development, water use efficiency, renewable energy, improving material use, indoor environmental quality, and design innovation. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Area F.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and completion of GE Area B.
Required:
USGBC (2011). Green Associate Study Guide w/ Green Building & LEED Core Concepts Guide. Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. (ISBN 9781269312585). Available at the University Store. Also available at the Cal Poly Library or at URL: http://www.pearsoncustom.com/ca/calpoly_leed/ .
Information of how to purchase the above online book is at the bottom of this document. The above is
Sustainability and the Built Environment, 03, Fall, 2013 Page 1 of 8

an electronic text. Some students prefer hard copies of the books which are available at the University
Store.
Lesson 03 – Building for Performance, Course Builder for Residential Construction Methods and
Materials, Kelting (available at the Cal Poly Library or at URL: http://www.cengagebrain.com
). Hard copies of this book are not available. Please only purchase Lesson 03 (not all 30 lessons) for approximately $8.
Lesson 03 – Building for Performance, Course Builder for Residential Construction Methods and
Materials, Kelting (available at the Cal Poly Library or at URL: http://www.cengagebrain.com
). Hard copies of this book are not available. Please only purchase Lesson 03 (not all 30 lessons) for approximately $8.
Recommended:
Please refer to the additional references folder.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Camera
All applicable ACCE Topic Content related to this course are listed below:
4 Construction Science
4.1 Design Theory
4.3 Construction Methods and Materials
4.31 Composition and properties
4.34 Conformance references and testing techniques
4.35 Products, systems and interface issues
4.38 Assembly techniques & equipment selection
4.39 Building Codes and Standards, and penalties
5.6 Project Management
5.61 Concepts, roles, and responsibilities
All Cal Poly CM Department Program Goals for students are listed below. The Program Goals which are most applicable and aligned to the Course Learning Objectives (CLO’s) are highlighted in yellow:
1.
Demonstrate a readiness and ability to perform in the construction industry.
2.
Demonstrate an ability to apply problem-solving skills and integrate technical knowledge.
Sustainability and the Built Environment, 03, Fall, 2013 Page 2 of 8

3.
Demonstrate an ability to participate successfully within an interdisciplinary team environment.
4.
Demonstrate an understanding of professional behavior, standards, and leadership attitudes.
5.
Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, and professionally present ideas.
6.
Demonstrate a propensity for life-long learning and service to the industry and community at large.
Students will examine the techniques of sustainable and environmental issues related to the built environment. Goals and objectives achieved through analysis of particular sustainable and/or environmental issues.
1.
Examine various methodologies to which sustainability is being applied in the development of the built environment.
2.
Describe different types of sustainable technologies used in the development of the built environment.
3.
Understand how sustainability incorporates a long-term view for assessing best practices to solve social, economic, scientific, mathematical, artistic, and/or commercial problems.
4.
To think critically about beneficial and detrimental impacts of energy, water and material use.
5.
To understand and be able to articulate the considerations (which may include scientific, technical, economic, commercial, and social) that are necessary for making rational, ethical, and humane technological decisions in the design and construction of the built environment.
6.
To provide an understanding how professionals and as citizens make informed, reasoned judgments about ethical and policy issues regarding the design and construction of the built environment.
7.
Understand historical implications of the built environment, current sustainable perspectives and the use of innovation and design to improve the development of the built environment.
8.
Gain an understanding of new and emerging technologies used to manage the development of the built environment.
Email
• The instructor may email the students or post to the Course Announcements Forum with updates on the course. Students are required to read their email and check the Course Announcements
•
•
Forum within every other day (48hrs). Confirm that the email from Cal Poly is forwarded to their desired email account http://servicedesk.calpoly.edu/my_cp_support/index.html#23 .
• The instructor will not be responding to general class questions via email. All learning communication must be through the Courses Question and Answer Forum.
Personal or private questions/issues can be emailed to the instructor.
The instructor will respond to emails within 48 hours or less. Special timelines or technical issues that may prevent the instructor from returning emails will be posted in the course Announcements.
Sustainability and the Built Environment, 03, Fall, 2013 Page 3 of 8

Instructor Communication/Feedback
• Students are required to use the course Discussion Forums to communicate to their classmates and
• instructor.
Class Questions, Assignment Discussion Forum, Peer Review/Feedback and Water Cooler
•
Forums should be reviewed by the instructor and students within 48 hours or less.
Students should post their Assigned Discussion Forum Threads by Wednesday 11:59pm PST, and respond to at least 2 other classmate's threads by Friday 11:59 PST. Unless specified to respond to all classmate threads.
•
•
The instructor feedback / response can take up to 48 hours or less.
Peer Review/Feedback must be supportive, professionally constructive and mindful of each other’s feelings.
• Classmates will mentor each other in the overall learning process and provide support and
• encouragement throughout the course.
All users must follow the guidelines with in the “Netiquette” document listed in the Course
•
Manual.
Students who abuse the Discussion Forum tools will be disabled from using them until the student discusses their behavior/issue with the instructor via the phone or email.
Participation
• Students are required to participate in the course via the Discussion Forum, sharing and assignments.
• Students will need to spend a minimum of 8 hours a week on the course content, readings,
•
Discussion Forums, and assignments/projects.
Students are required to be self-motivated to learn the content, read the materials, and participate in the community Discussion Forums.
• Active participation within an online environment can strengthen learning to provide stronger comprehension and retention of material. Because the students are now more involved in their learning by writing, discussing, sharing, and debating, the instructor must now facilitate the students' learning.
Assignments and Discussion Submission Policy
• Assigned Discussion Forums and Peer Reviews have deadlines for students to post and reply to others.
• Students will submit all assignments via the Discussion Forum or the Assignment Tool. Dates and location will be posted within the module.
• If PolyLearn is experiencing technical difficulties, assignments can be submitted via email.
• The Subject for Assignments and Discussions must include the students name, module number and the assignment number (ex: Bob Smith / Module 1 / Assignment 1).
• All assignments and discussions are due 11:59 pm PST. Review modules for assignment deadlines.
• All assignments and supporting documents for discussions will be saved and submitted as a PDF file.
Sustainability and the Built Environment, 03, Fall, 2013 Page 4 of 8

• All discussion text needs to be typed directly message box.
• File names must include the student name and the file type (ex: Bob Smith.pdf).
• If the student is unable to submit an assignment via PolyLearn or email due to technical issues, the student must call and inform the instructor of the issue and leave contact information so that the instructor can get back to the student.
• Assignments will be reviewed and graded within 72 hours. Special timelines or technical issues
•
• that may prevent the instructor from grading assignments will be posted in the Course
Announcements.
Students must make certain to keep their computers virus free and not submit assignments (any file) into the course unless they are Virus Free.
Unexcused late assignments will not be accepted.
Unexcused late assignments will not be accepted.
Points
30%
20%
20%
30%
100
Description
Discussions
Assignments
Quizzes
Final Exam
Total Points Possible
Letter Grade
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Percentage
94-100%
90-93%
88-89%
84-87%
80-83%
78-79%
73-77%
70-73%
Performance
Excellent Work
Nearly Excellent Work
Very Good Work
Good Work
Mostly Good Work
Above Average Work
Average Work
Mostly Average Work
Sustainability and the Built Environment, 03, Fall, 2013 Page 5 of 8

Letter Grade
D+
D
F
Percentage
68-69%
65-67%
0-64%
Performance
Below Average Work
Poor Work
Failing Work
Laptop Policy
The department has a requirement that all students have a notebook computer. Most Construction
Management classes emphasize cooperative projects/assignments, and a notebook computer provides the required mobility to facilitate collaboration. In today’s construction environment, computing is an integral component with the computer being the standard tool. A notebook computer is the key to having computing capability available at all times and all locations. Financial aid may be available to cover the cost of the computer laptop. Go to the Cal Poly Financial Aid Office website http://financialaid.calpoly.edu/ for more information. For more detailed information about laptop specifications see the CM website.
( http://www.construction.calpoly.edu/content/prospective/laptop-requirements )
Academic Dishonesty Policy
Students are responsible for knowing the University policy regarding academic honesty. See this link on
Academic Honesty Policy provided on the university website.
( http://www.academicprograms.calpoly.edu/content/academicpolicies/Cheating )
Attendance Policy
Students are responsible for knowing the University policy regarding class attendance. See this link on
Class Attendance Policy provided on the university website.
( http://www.academicprograms.calpoly.edu/content/academicpolicies/class-attendance )
Add/Drop Policy:
Students are responsible for knowing the University policies, procedures, and schedule for dropping or adding classes. See this link on Add/Drop Policy provided on the university website.
( http://www.academicprograms.calpoly.edu/content/academicpolicies/add-drop )
Students with Disabilities:
Persons who wish to request disability-related accommodations should contact the Disability Resource
Center in Building 124. Phone: (805) 756-1395 or (805) 756-6266 (TTY). Office hours are Monday-
Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Some accommodations may take up to several weeks to arrange. DRC
Web Site . If you are a student with a disability, please consider discussing your needs and possible accommodations with me as soon as possible. ( http://www.drc.calpoly.edu/ )
Sustainability and the Built Environment, 03, Fall, 2013 Page 6 of 8

Sustainability and the Built Environment, 03, Fall, 2013 Page 7 of 8

Week Date Topics
Refer to Course Outline and “What’s Due” for more detail
1
9/23-9/27
Module 1: Introduction to Green
Buildings and Communities
Discussions, Assignments, and Quiz
7
8
4
5
2
3
6
9
10
Final
Exam
9/30-10/4
10/7-10/11
10/14-10/18
Module 2: Sustainable Thinking and
Putting Sustainable Thinking to Work
Discussions, Assignments, and Quiz
Module 3: U.S. Green Building
Council and its Programs
Module 4: Building Science
Discussions, Assignments, and Quiz
Discussions, Assignments, and Quiz
10/21-10/25
10/28-11/1
Module 5: Sustainable Sites
Module 6: Water Efficiency
Discussions, Assignments, and Quiz
Discussions, Assignments, and Quiz
11/4-11/8
11/12-11/15
11/18-11-22
11/25-12/6
Module 7: Energy and Atmosphere
Module 8: Material and Resources
Module 9: Indoor Environmental
Quality
Module 10: Innovation in Design and
Operations
Discussions, Assignments, and Quiz
Discussions, Assignments, and Quiz
Discussions, Assignments, and Quiz
Discussions, Assignments, and Quiz
Online – Finals Week Final Exam