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offered by the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), including Facilities Management Professional (FMP) and Sustainable Facilities Professional (SFP). Students will also be well prepared for the certification test for Renewable (Solar) Energy Professional offered by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, students will be able to
• Investigate and analyze energy use and its relationship to
non-renewable energy extraction, production, distribution,
consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
• Apply an understanding of energy management and building
science principles, techniques and strategies, the laws of thermodynamics and the sustainable use of resources supporting the built environment
• Demonstrate knowledge of the above objectives and strategically conceptualize and implement efficient and sustainable energy management policies, procedures and systems in residential and commercial buildings
1. Complete the Certificate of Achievement requirements. 21
2. Meet the requirements for this certificate level.
3. Complete the following.
• Engage with key stakeholders in energy management and building science occupations including the public, government agencies, public industry, manufacturing and non profits to enhance, improve and advocate for global, cultural, social and environmental health and well being
1. Complete the Certificate of Achievement and the
Certificate of Achievement-Advanced requirements. 34
2. Meet the A.A./A.S. degree requirements. 3. Complete the following.
Complete 18 units: 18
ES 51A ES 51B ES 51C ES 69A ES 76A
Sustainable Energy Systems 4 Energy Efficient Buildings 3 Building Automation Systems 2 Introduction to Facilities Management 3 Solar Thermal Systems 1 Total Units Required ......................................34
CIS 3 CIS 79 ES 1 ES 50
ES 61B
ES 62C ES 62D
ES 84
ES 95 ESCI 1 MATH 109
or MATH 114
or MATH 130 MET 10 PHYS 10
Major GE Electives
Business Information Systems (4.5) Managing Technology Projects (4.5) Introduction to Environmental Studies (4) Introduction to Environmental Resource Management and Pollution Prevention (4) Environmental Resource Management and Pollution Prevention:
Energy, Chemicals and Waste (4) Environmental Management Tools: Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) (4) Environmental Management Tools: Industrial Ecology and Sustainable
Design Principles (4)
Residential Solar Design and Installation (1) Introduction to Environmental Careers (1) Environmental Science (4)
Intermediate Algebra for Statistics (5) College Math Preparation Level 3: Intermediate Algebra (5)
Intermediate Algebra for Precalculus (5) Weather and Climate Processes (5) Concepts of Physics (5)
Energy Management and Building Science 52 General Education (32-43 units)
Elective courses required when major
units plus GE units total is less than 90
Total Units Required ......................................90
Energy Management and Building Science
A.S. Degree
The A.S. degree in Energy Management and Building Science will prepare students for new and emerging career opportunities in energy management technology, building energy audit, facilities management, building design and sustainability
and renewable energy systems. Completion of the degree program provides students with a skilled knowledge of
energy efficiency principles and prepares them for careers
in managing and monitoring energy efficient buildings. The program curriculum is aligned with professional certifications offered by the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), including Facilities Management Professional (FMP)
and Sustainable Facilities Professional (SFP). Students will also be well prepared for the certification test for Renewable (Solar) Energy Professional offered by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, students will be able to
• Investigate and analyze energy use and its relationship to
non-renewable energy extraction, production, distribution,
consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
• Apply an understanding of energy management and building
science principles, techniques and strategies, the laws of thermodynamics and the sustainable use of resources supporting the built environment
• Demonstrate knowledge of the above objectives and strategically conceptualize and implement efficient and sustainable energy management policies, procedures and systems in residential and commercial buildings
Environmental Resource Management and Pollution Prevention
Certificate of Achievement
In this career-oriented program, students are trained in the interrelated fields of environmental resource management (sustainable multiple-use management of our fundamental environmental resources – air, water, land, food and extracted materials) and pollution prevention. The training received is multidisciplinary, covering the areas of law and regulation, public health, economics and science and technology, and includes coursework covering a variety of practical management tools that employers look for. Upon completion, students are prepared for employment as entry-level environmental management or pollution prevention specialists in a wide range of positions
and settings, including working for business, government and
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▼ The Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Resource Management and Pollution Prevention can be earned by taking all required courses online. Some online courses may require on-campus participation in meetings, class events or exams, as detailed in the quarterly class listings.