ES 81
Sustainable Building Assessments and Codes
Course Description
This is an introductory course designed for students and employees seeking to learn more about green building and how it can benefit their company. Topics covered will include the triple bottom line of sustainability, current market trends in green building, the Building Energy Code (Title 24, part 6), the Appliance Code (Title 20), and the Green Building Code (Title 24, part 11). Includes modules on simulation tools that can be used for code compliance, analysis of the potential impact for specific Energy Efficiency and Demand Response measures, verification of energy savings efforts, and the process of greening existing energy portfolios.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35702 | ES 81 | 50Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Ronald Wheelehan | ONLINE |
Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-02-17 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
E S -081.-50Z: This is an online 6 week class beginning on February 18, 2025 as Feb 17th is a holiday. This course does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Course Details
- Units
- 3 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
