Sustainable Facilities Management - BHCC
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Keywords
Project
Transformation Agenda
Authors
Frashure, Kim
Reichert, Krista
Date Submitted
2013
Material Type
Syllabus
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Bunker Hill Community College
Industry Partner
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License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 1
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This course highlights the responsibilities, policies, and practices involved with managing the built environment to achieve sustainable goals. Students will gain an understanding of facilities operation, maintenance, architectural blueprint interpretation, health & safety awareness, and occupant engagement. Students will learn how to select and assess energy usage of HVAC systems, electrical systems, lighting systems, and heating systems. Course content will center on facilities management as a process, and its relationship to other functions within an organizational setting. Students will explore the most current strategies and issues in the industry today, including sustainability, productivity, green buildings, as well as human and environmental factors. This course will utilize a combination of classroom techniques (presentation, discussion, team projects, case studies, and guest speakers) to give the students a full understanding of the issues and complexities of sustainable facilities management.
Industry (NAISC)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)
Occupation (SOC)
All Occupations (00-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent