Professional Certificate in
Sustainable Construction
Course description
(Links to each course syllabus will be available near the offering semester)
Course 1: EML 4460 Mechanical Engineering Systems and Energy Utilization (3 credits) This course will introduce the basic engineering principles related to air-conditioning, energy systems and conservation strategies, and advanced concepts such as different types of construction and energy systems including energy recovery systems and alternative energy generation and utilization systems (solar, hydrogen, wind, biomass, etc.). Students from different background will learn those principles through course and lab project modules, which will involve the design of a sample building with each of the team members taking a different role in the design (e.g., mechanical, electrical, structural, power generation and control). Instructor: Prof. Yong X.Tao.
Course 2: BCN 4xxx Sustainable Approach to Construction (3 credits) This course will explore the various roles within an interdisciplinary student team during the construction process. Students, from various academic backgrounds, within the program, will be required to define their specific role during the construction process and work with others from different disciplines. Instructor: Prof. Gene Farmer.
Course 3: ARC 3937/ ARC 5939 Green: Designing for Sustainability (3 credits) This course has been developed by department of Architecture which will provide a practical introduction to the professional, technical, and aesthetic aspects of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and environmental and urban systems. This course is the best vehicle to provide accessible multidisciplinary instruction to understand basics for sustainable design. Instructor: Prof.Marilys Nepomechie
Course 4: CGN 4510 Sustainable Building Engineering (3 credits) This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of designing building materials and complimentary systems in such a way that the enclosures control heat, air and moisture so that a durable, energy efficient, healthy building is provided without using excess materials and energy. Students from different backgrounds will learn principles and methodologies to enhance the environmental performance of buildings, including all applicable regulatory and sustainability frameworks. Instructor: Prof. Caesar Abi
Course 5: Interdisciplinary Design Project Course: EML 4905/BCN 4910/ARC 4114/CGN 4802 Senior Design Project/Senior Project/Special Projects (3 credits) This cross-listed course uses the existing design project course structure under each discipline’s existing course number. The types of design projects in this course will be determined during the course of this program, and will be continued to expand to other community-based projects after the grant period. The course will be supervised through a team of multi-disciplinary faculty and led by the coordinator. Students will register under each department’s course number. Instructor: See participating faculty.
Course 6: Electives from one in the following list:
- EML 4911 Undergraduate Research Projects (3 credits)
BCN 4911 Special Projects (3 credits)
CGN 4911 Undergraduate Research Projects (3 credits)
ARC 3633/ARC5623 Design Ecology and Technology (3 credits) (Prof. Camilo Rosales)
IND 4627/5628 Sustainable Interior Design Practices (3 credits) (Prof. Sarah Sherman)
- Other instructors: See participating faculty.
Links:
Program Coordinator
Prof. Yimin Zhu
10555 West Flagler Street, EC 2956
Miami, FL 33174 USA
305-348-3517
