Sustainable Operations Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Create and maintain safe working environments.
• Describe function and installation of sustainable systems.
• Recognize wasteful practices and recommend sustainable alternative.
• Measure and describe energy and its relationship to sustainable systems
• Assess opportunities to integrate and implement sustainable technologies in existing building systems. 

Program Requirements (26 Credits)

• BLDG 111 - Construction Industry Workplace Health and Safety Credits: 3
• BLDG 115 - Trades Mathematics Credits: 3

• or

• ELTR 1015 - Electrical Math Credits: 3

• or

• MATH 1130 - Survey of Mathematics Credits: 3 or higher
• ENVR 115 - Introduction to Water Conservation Credits: 3
• ELTR 1110 - Basic Electricity and Controls Credits: 3
• ENVR 113 - Instrumentation and Controls Credits: 3
• FACT 1150 - Introduction to Smart Grids Credits: 3
• HVAC 1105 - Introduction to Fundamentals of Refrigeration Credits: 2
• SUST 1120 - Introduction to Power Systems Credits: 4

• or

• SUST 1130 - Sustainable Energy Technologies Credits: 3
• SUST 1134 - Introduction to Sustainability Studies Credits: 3

Related Requirements (6 Credits)

• Choose from the following:

• ADOB 1111 - Adobe Construction Basics Credits: 3
• ADOB 1113 - Passive Solar Adobe Design Credits: 2
• ALTF 121 - Biofuels I Credits: 4
• ALTF 161 - Introduction to Algae Cultivation Credits: 3
• ALTF 161L - Introduction to Algae Cultivation Laboratory Credits: 1
• COMM 1130 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
• ELTR 1147 - Electrical System Fundamentals Credits: 3
• ENEF 114 - House as a System Credits: 3
• ENGL 1210 - Technical Communications Credits: 3
• ENGR 111 - Introduction to Engineering Credits: 3
• ENTR 1110 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
• ENVR 215 - Active Water Harvesting and Distribution Systems Credits: 3
• ENVR 216 - Watershed Management Credits: 3
• GRHS 121 - Greenhouse Design and Operation Credits: 3
• GRHS 123 - Introduction to Soilless Production Systems Credits: 4
• HVAC 1115 - Refrigeration Management Credits: 2
• OFTC 110 - Computers for Novices Credits: 1
• OFTC 114 - Introduction to Windows Credits: 1
• OFTC 115 - Keyboarding Essentials I Credits: 1
• OFTC 116 - Word Essentials I Credits: 1
• OFTC 117 - Excel Essentials I Credits: 1
• PLMB 1105 - Basic Plumbing, Safety and Pipe Fitting Credits: 2
• SOLR 111 - Introduction to Solar Energy Credits: 1
• WATR 111 - Introduction to Water Systems Credits: 2
• WATR 141 - Pumps and Motors Credits: 3

Total 32 Credits