CE 4031 - Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure (3)

Introduction to sustainability in the context of civil engineering design and construction. Students will learn about sustainable practices, evaluation methodologies, rating systems, building codes, and policies. Specific topics covered include: greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprint, embodied energy, life cycle analysis, life cycle cost analysis, product certification programs and green rating systems, in particular: LEED, Greenroads and Envision.

Prerequisite(s): CHM 121 or CHM 1210, CHM 121L or CHM 1210L, CE 301, CE 2021, ETT 305, or ETM 3051; and BSCE, BSCET, BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once