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11 courses with the subject SBSY, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

SBSY 5100Sustainable Design and Technologies in Construction4

Covers theory of sustainability and green building procedures; sustainable design and construction practices; use of appropriate materials and systems with low environmental impact for creating energy-efficient buildings; green construction practices, including reducing pollution, emissions, and construction waste; and U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED rating system. May be helpful to students preparing for the LEED Green Associate examination.

Subject
SBSY
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.northeastern.edu
SBSY 5200Sustainable Engineering Systems for Buildings4

Focuses on the design and construction of sustainable mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) systems in buildings. Covers MEP documentation, plumbing water supply, HVAC systems, electrical power supply and distribution, lighting systems, low-voltage electrical systems, and estimating and planning for these specialty areas. Addresses sustainable design and construction practices for MEP, including minimization of energy consumption and carbon footprint. Requires one semester of building physics, environmental systems, or equivalent.

Subject
SBSY
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.northeastern.edu
SBSY 5250Building Performance Simulation4

Prerequisite(s): SBSY 5200 with a minimum grade of C-

Subject
SBSY
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.northeastern.edu
SBSY 5300Information Systems for Integrated Project Delivery4

Focuses on new software systems for increasing efficiency of project delivery and facilitating design and construction integration through the use of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and related technologies. Exposes students to various software systems, including hands-on cases of BIM use, 4D (construction drawings linked to schedule) modeling, and 5D models (4D + cost). Covers the impact of new technology on project delivery, including owner’s perspective, advantages, and disadvantages. Also covers use and background of common industry systems to apply BIM concepts to construction projects.

Subject
SBSY
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.northeastern.edu
SBSY 5400Sustainable Building Systems Seminar0

Features prominent speakers from the sustainable building design and construction industry to showcase new building technologies, tools, and projects and to discuss national and international trends in the industry. Offers students an opportunity to meet innovators and key players advancing the field of sustainable building systems. May be repeated without limit.

Subject
SBSY
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated without limit.
Edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.northeastern.edu
SBSY 5500Deep Energy Retrofitting for Commercial Buildings4

Prerequisite(s): SBSY 5100 with a minimum grade of C- or SBSY 5100 with a minimum grade of D- or SBSY 5200 with a minimum grade of C- or SBSY 5200 with a minimum grade of D-

Subject
SBSY
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.northeastern.edu
SBSY 6962Elective1-4

Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions. May be repeated without limit.

Subject
SBSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated without limit.
Edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.northeastern.edu
SBSY 7945Master's Project4

Offers students an opportunity for individual participation in an advanced research project in an area of sustainable building systems engineering. Topic is determined by the student and their advisor. Students complete individual laboratory, literature, and/or computational investigation; analysis of results; and preparation of a definitive report.

Subject
SBSY
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.northeastern.edu
SBSY 7986Research0

Offers students an opportunity to conduct full-time research under faculty supervision.

Subject
SBSY
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.northeastern.edu
SBSY 7990Thesis4

Prerequisite(s): SBSY 7945 with a minimum grade of C-

Subject
SBSY
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.northeastern.edu
SBSY 7996Thesis Continuation - Half-Time0

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Subject
SBSY
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.northeastern.edu

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