Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Green Construction

Curriculum

The graduate certificate in Sustainability and Green Construction requires completion of 15 credits (5 courses). Click here to view the tentative course schedule.

Courses
CMGT 535	Community Impact Analysis	3.00 credits
CMGT 545	Sustainable Principles & Practices	3.00 credits
CMGT 546	Sustainable Technologies	3.00 credits
CMGT 547	LEED Concepts	3.00 credits
CMGT 558	Community Sustainability	3.00 credits

Course Descriptions

CMGT 535 Community Impact Analysis - 3.00 credits

This course provides an overview of commumity impact assessment, including the benefits of conducting such an assessment. It also provides general guidelines for conducting a community impact assessment, including types of impacts that should be addressed during the process and related issues.

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CMGT 545 Sustainable Principles & Practices - 3.00 credits

This course addresses the fundamentals of green building concepts and practices underlying sustainable construction from the perspective of the LEED Green Building rating system.

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CMGT 546 Sustainable Technologies - 3.00 credits

This course addresses sustainable technologies in the built environment and is presented as a whole building design system. The course is organized into three major categories-Design Guidance, Project Management, and Operations & Maintenance.

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CMGT 547 LEED Concepts - 3.00 credits

This course addresses the fundamental concepts and practices underlying the LEED green building rating system.

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CMGT 558 Community Sustainability - 3.00 credits

This course provides clear direction to students how to design cities and developments that are sustainable and reduce environmental harm.

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