13 courses with the subject GRB, 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.
GRB 110Introduction to Green Buildings 3 cr.
In this course, students study the principles, methods, and equipment associated with sustainable building systems and design. Topics include ecological design, energy efficiency, passive and renewable energy, water conservation and treatment, sustainable site selection, green building materials, indoor and outdoor environmental quality, and building assessment tools. 3 hours lecture.
In this course, students learn how to calculate, measure, and manage the energy consumption of buildings. Students learn to navigate the growing list of energy efficiency strategies and technologies. Topics include energy auditing, accounting, monitoring, targeting, and reporting; energy management opportunities; and project and financial management. 3 hours lecture.
In this course, students learn how to take longevity, cost, performance, and environmental factors into account when making decisions about various building materials and products. This course covers both the selection and specification processes for green building materials. Environmentally preferable purchasing guidelines related to cleaning, maintenance, and other materials and supplies are also covered. 3 hours lecture.
Energy Auditor provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to understand comprehensive residential energy audits. Recent emphasis on healthy homes, sustainability and energy efficiency requires a scientific approach to evaluating a home’s performance. Students learn a “whole-house” approach in the analysis of new and existing construction. Using building science principles, students will gain the knowledge needed to identify heat loss, efficiency, moisture and health problems at their root causes, then learn to prescribe and prioritize cost-effective solutions. 3 hours lecture.
High School diploma or equivalent. Semester(s) Offered: May be offered by request
GRB 200Environmental Economics 3 cr.
This course examines the economy and its interaction with the environment. Students examine the use of economic tools in developing new environmental approaches and policies. 3 hours lecture.
In this course, students learn the basic principles of building automation and controls for energy management. Topics include control devices, signals, logic, and applications for various systems, such as electrical, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, security, access control, voice-data-video, and elevator systems. 3 hours lecture.
In this course, students learn the basic principles of photovoltaic and wind generated power, with an emphasis on how to maintain and manage these technologies, as well as the buildings with which they are associated. The key components and principles, site issues, and economic considerations of solar and wind systems are covered. 3 hours lecture.
In this course, students learn about the essential components of the electrical systems of residential buildings. Topics include electrical energy fundamentals, electrical print reading, electrical codes, and other electrical planning and installation topics. Electrical considerations specific to renewable energy systems are also covered. 3 hours lecture.
In this course, students learn to make decisions about the design and maintenance of the green spaces incorporated in and around green buildings. Topics include site protection and restoration, materials and plant selection, sustainable water strategies, noise and light abatement, and maintenance of green spaces. 3 hours lecture.
GRB 250Troubleshooting Green Building Systems 3 cr.
In this course, students apply their knowledge of sustainable building systems, energy management, renewable energy, green building materials, and other green building principles to analyze and solve specific problems related to building maintenance and management. Building assessment tools related to sustainable design, construction, operations, and maintenance are utilized. 3 hours lecture.
In this course, students learn the basic principles of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in commercial buildings, with an emphasis on energy efficiency and renewable energy. Topics include heat loss calculations, fuels and combustion, waste heat recovery, and maintenance considerations for these systems. 3 hours lecture.
GRB 270Practical Seminar in Green Technologies 3 cr.
Students explore special topics in Green Technologies in a hands-on environment. Work is supplemental to courses currently offered in the program, and allows students to learn and experience both industry standard and cutting edge innovations that occur as the field advances. Lessons may be held at field sites and topics may include renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable landscaping, green building materials, and the software and tools used to engage in the industry. This is a project- based course and success will be measured in terms of real-time collaboration and products. 3 hours lecture.
This applied learning course provides the opportunity for the student to work in a place of business that utilizes any of a number of skills inherent within area of green building. A minimum of 135 hours of applied learning is required. This course also includes internships and capstone projects as an option. 3 hours lecture.
