USC Catalogue 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOGUE] | | | The Sustainable Design Graduate Certificate is a multidisciplinary program open to USC students pursuing graduate degrees in many disciplines that may be interested in the sustainability of the built environment. Sustainability is an imperative for our planet as climate change, population growth and dwindling oil supplies are all reminders that our resources are finite and we need a new paradigm to adjust to these global changes. The built environment represents the majority of our energy use and design can help reduce both the embodied and operational energy of our buildings and urban landscape. This certificate provides students with the tools necessary to understand and quantify sources of energy use in buildings and landscapes and to use design of natural and man-made systems to reduce their energy use. This certificate will give students the background to help them make sustainable design choices through informed decision-making that considers the performance of the built environment related to the energy required to make it, the energy it absorbs or releases, the energy required to maintain it, and the energy required to replace it. Environmental, economic and socially responsible solutions will be explored through the course work. Applicants for the Certificate in Sustainable Design who are currently enrolled in a program at USC and are in good standing with a 3.0 GPA only need to submit the appropriate paperwork for adding the certificate program, which may be obtained from the student services adviser. Applicants for the Certificate in Sustainable Design who are not matriculated in a master’s-level program at USC must submit a formal application for admission to the certificate program, provide transcripts of all college work, a resume and one letter of recommendation. Course RequirementsCompletion of the certificate program requires a minimum of 14 units. Core Courses- ARCH 515L Seminar: Advanced Environmental Systems Units: 4 or
- ARCH 615L Seminar: Environmental Systems Research Units: 4
- ARCH 519 Sustainability in the Environment: Infrastructures, Urban Landscapes, and Buildings Units: 3
- ARCH 576 Sustainable Design for Healthy Indoor Environments Units: 3
- Electives Units: 4 *
Sample Electives **(or as approved by the program faculty adviser or director) - ARCH 615L Seminar: Environmental Systems Research Units: 4 (whichever one not used above)
- ARCH 517 Current Topics in Building Science Units: 1 ***
- ARCH 531 Urban Ecology Units: 3
- ARCH 537 Plant Ecology + Identification Units: 3
- ARCH 557 Sustainable Conservation of the Historic Built Environment Units: 2
- ARCH 511L Building Systems: Materials and Construction Units: 4 or
- ARCH 611 Advanced Building Systems Integration Units: 4
- ARCH 599 Special Topics Units: 2, 3, 4 ***
- ENE 505 Energy and the Environment Units: 4
- PPD 644 Shaping the Built Environment Units: 4
- PPDE 632 Sustainable Cities Units: 4
** Electives for the certificate may not include courses required by the student’s other degree programs. *** When approved by the director of the Chase L. Leavitt Graduate Program of Building Science For current USC students enrolled in the Master of Building Science program- ARCH 511L Building Systems: Materials and Construction Units: 4 * or
- ARCH 611 Advanced Building Systems Integration Units: 4 * or
- ARCH 615L Seminar: Environmental Systems Research Units: 4 *
- Electives Units: 4
Sample Electives- ARCH 511L Building Systems: Materials and Construction Units: 4 ** or
- ARCH 611 Advanced Building Systems Integration Units: 4 ** or
- ARCH 615L Seminar: Environmental Systems Research Units: 4 **
* If not used as a required course for MBS degree ** If not used as a required course for MBS degree and not used as a core course above *** When approved by the director of the Chase L. Leavitt Graduate Program of Building Science Each academic unit, department or program will determine the number of units completed that may be applied to the student’s master or doctoral degree. Building and Construction Technology UMass Amherst | Department of Environmental Conservation Research Master’s (M.S.) and Ph.D. in Sustainable Building SystemsHome / Academics / Graduate Studies: Sustainable Building Systems (M.S. and Ph.D.) / Research Master’s (M.S.) and Ph.D. in Sustainable Building Systems These programs of study lead to a Master of Science (M.S.) or a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in the Sustainable Building Systems Concentration in Environmental Conservation (ECo). This concentration is designed for students who want scientific training in the multi-disciplinary field of building systems. The focus of this concentration is broadly on building systems but encompasses specialized training in fields such as building sustainability, green building, structural timber design, energy systems, material strength modeling, management/marketing of building materials, construction management, and digital design . The diverse nature of the concentration is intended to allow students from different backgrounds to shape their own education under the guidance of a faculty advisory committee. Why Enroll in these Programs?Excel in your field. Become an expert in a topic of your choice in the field of sustainable building systems and construction. Get PublishedCreate peer-reviewed published research that sets you on a trajectory towards successful jobs in research, development, and academia. Pursue Advanced CareersResearch-based graduate degrees typically lead to higher lifetime earnings through availability of specialized careers that require these credentials. Faculty affiliated with this concentration (see Areas of Study below) have expertise in environmentally sensitive building materials & systems (green building); bio-based composite mechanics; timber engineering and design; computer applications in building design; building energy modeling and systems design; clean energy; building evaluation and efficiency retrofitting; sustainable construction management; and 3D CAD and BIM. A major strength of our program is the unique interdisciplinary tie of both faculty and students to related departments and programs of building on campus. Building systems faculty also serve as core or adjunct faculty in departments like Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and others. We are also co-located with Architecture and Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning in the John W. Olver Design Building . This interdisciplinary culture encourages joint research and funding as well as instruction. Students and faculty with backgrounds in material science, building science, planning, architecture and engineering share research projects, labs and valuable expertise. Research projects of graduate students in the Building Systems Concentration are varied (see our Publications for examples). Through their research projects, graduate students often employ or provide volunteer opportunities for interested undergraduates. Graduate students are also encouraged to participate in projects and activities of their colleagues to broaden their experience and to provide and receive ideas and suggestions for improvements. Areas of StudyBCT currently specializes in the following areas of study in our research graduate program. Follow the links below to learn more about the topics and see a list of the respective faculty advisors: - Wood Engineering and Bio-Based Building Products
- Building Science and Green Building
- Construction Management and Digital Design
Degree RequirementsM.s. thesis degree: sustainable building systems concentration in environmental conservation. - A minimum of 30 credits is required,
- 3 of these credits will be ECO 692C Sustainable Building Systems Seminar (1.5 credits each semester). Note: 692C is not included in 600 level credit requirements.
- 3 of these credits will be ECO 692S Readings in Sustainable Building Systems (3 credits). Note: 692S is included in 600 level credit requirements.
- 21 credits must be in the major field (ECO and BCT), 6 of which must be at the 600 level or above (excluding ECO 692C), and 6 of which must be a thesis [699] specific to this concentration and approved by the student’s advisory committee.
- Up to 6 credits can be transferred from previous course work from UMass or another university subject to approval of the Graduate School.
- Successful completion of a comprehensive evaluation based upon the student’s academic training, with the format and extent determined by the students’ faculty advisors;
- Successful final defense of the thesis ; and
- A minimum of one publishable-quality scientific paper resulting from the thesis research project (with a draft submitted to the advisory committee at the time of graduation).
Ph.D. Degree : Sustainable Building Systems Concentration in Environmental Conservation- A minimum of 10 dissertation credits are required, based on a research project specific to this concentration and approved by the student’s advisory committee; no other course credits are required other than those determined by the student’s advisory committee;
- Complete two consecutive, full time semester residency
- Successful completion of a comprehensive exam based upon the student’s academic training in environmental conservation, encompassing all three “core” topic areas (See BCT Graduate Studies website for a complete and up-to-date course listing.
- Successful final defense of the dissertation ; and
- A minimum of three publishable-quality scientific papers resulting from the dissertation research project (with at least one submitted for publication by the time of graduation).
More information: Sustainable Building Systems Concentration (section from the ECo Graduate Handbook) Building Systems Graduate Studies Course Listing ECo Graduate Student Handbook Environmental Conservation (ECo) Graduate Program UMass Grad School Student Handbook Admission and DeadlinesApply by: February 1st (priority), March 1st (latest) for a Fall Semester start October 1st for a Spring Semester start Visit the How to Apply page for information on the application process. We also have information about financial aid on this site. This program has been classified as a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program (under CIP code 3.0101 “Natural Resources/Conservation, General”). This designation, determined by the Department of Homeland Security, allows international students to extend their training (Optional Practical Training – OPT) in the United States by working in their field of study. More information regarding the Extended STEM OPT process can be obtained through the university’s International Programs Office (IPO). We are happy to answer any questions. Use our contact form to send us a note or contact directly: Sustainable Building Systems Graduate Concentration CoordinatorDr. Peggi Clouston , P.Eng. Professor Share this:- Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
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