Academic Calendar 2013-2014 - St. Louis Community College
Academic Calendar 2013-2014 - St. Louis Community College
Academic Calendar 2013-2014 - St. Louis Community College
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It is recommended that the Board approve the new Sustainable Construction Certificate of<br />
Specialization approved and submitted by the District Curriculum Committee.<br />
Program: Sustainable Construction<br />
Certificate of Specialization<br />
Campus: FV<br />
Effective: Pending CBHE approval<br />
Impact <strong>St</strong>atement<br />
While the basic functions within the construction industry remain constant, individual positions and<br />
knowledge sets are becoming increasingly influenced by sustainability concepts and techniques. As such,<br />
many roles within the industry are termed as part of the “adaptive” green workforce, or those job titles<br />
that are not newly created for the green economy but are greatly influenced by it.<br />
According to the 2009 Missouri Green Jobs Report (MERIC), Missouri currently has over 130,000 green<br />
jobs, and that number is expected to grow based on the continuing rise in energy costs and increasing<br />
consumer awareness. The new Sustainable Construction Certificate of Specialization responds to the<br />
growing demand for increased sustainability in the built environment by training a workforce with the<br />
requisite skills. It consists of courses developed based on industry recommended knowledge and skill<br />
competencies and offers students career pathways into construction-related employment. In addition to<br />
mastering fundamental construction concepts and techniques, graduates of this program will be able to<br />
determine the best option among sustainable and traditional materials, adhere to sustainable site<br />
management guidelines, understand the function of a building’s systems as a whole, and apply knowledge<br />
of pertinent green building codes and standards. Participants in the Tech Scan indicated this entry-level<br />
position is a gap that needs to be filled as the green economy matures. This program will accommodate<br />
the needs of students seeking career change and/or advancement as well as traditional students. It will<br />
serve the community by preparing graduates with the skills needed and identified by our industry focus<br />
panel and continue to solidify <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s reputation for anticipating and fulfilling the<br />
expectations of the regional economy.<br />
Courses Credits<br />
CE:115 Construction Materials and Methods 3<br />
CE: 116 Construction Blueprint Reading 3<br />
CE:118 Sustainable Construction 3<br />
ME:261 Building Systems - A Holistic Approach 3<br />
GE:163 Construction Documents and Communications 2<br />
Program Total 14 credits<br />
Board Meeting 12/15/11 2
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