GEN 6132G - LEED

Credits: 4

GEN 6132 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) (4 credits) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (otherwise known as LEED) is a green building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to provide a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable construction. Emphasis is placed on cost-effective energy options, direct digital controls, energy management systems, sustainable operations management, maintenance management, commissioning and project management. Students also will learn how to save operations and maintenance dollars by introducing developments in the energy industry, contracting options for services and best practices in efficient and effective operations and maintenance.