SYLLABUS : CNBX-3004
Instructor : Andy Kim (akim@austincc.edu)
Course methodology: This is a hybrid learning course.
Course Syllabus
LEED AP BD+C Exam Prep course is a hybrid course that offers self-paced study materials, 5 section webinars, real life LEED project experience and live in-class instruction of exam prep. Also students will have an opportunity to review simulated exam questions and credit worksheets.
LEED AP BD+C Exam Prep course schedules
Jan 19 Saturday-In Class Session (Mandatory)
1pm-5pm HBC: Introduction- How to prepare (efficiently) for a LEED AP exam and Study Materials
Jan 22 Tuesday – Online Webinar Module 1(Real time or Recorded video at your convenient time)
12-2pm: Overview and Location & Transportation Webinar
Jan 29 Tuesday – Webinar Module 2(Real time or Recorded video at your convenient time)
12-2pm: Sustainable Sites Webinar
Feb 5 Tuesday - Webinar Module 3(Real time or Recorded video at your convenient time)
12-2pm: Water Efficiency / Energy & Atmosphere Webinar
Feb 12 Tuesday – Webinar Module 4(Real time or Recorded video at your convenient time)
12-2pm: Materials & Resources Webinar
Feb 19 Tuesday – Webinar Module 5(Real time or Recorded video at your convenient time)
12-2pm: Indoor Environmental Quality Webinar
Feb 22 Friday – Facility Tour
1-4pm LEED Facility Tour - Highland Campus
Feb 23 Saturday – In Class Session (Mandatory)
9am-1pm HBC: Samples and Mock Exams, QnA, Study Materials
Jan 19 – Feb 23 : Self Study
LEED AP BD+C Exam Study Materials
-U.S. Green Building Council. LEED Building Design and Construction Reference Guide. v4 Edition. U.S. Green Building Council, (To be purchased)
-"Green building incentive strategies." U. S. Green Building Council, 2014.
-U.S. Green Building Council. Guide to LEED Certification: Commercial. U.S. Green Building Council, 2014.
-U.S. Green Building Council. Foundations of LEED. U.S. Green Building Council, 2009.
-U.S. Green Building Council. LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction Checklist. U.S. Green Building Council, 2013.
-“LEED Addenda (Corrections + Interpretations).” U. S. Green Building Council, 2014.
-"LEED Online: Register a project." U.S. Green Building Council, 2014.
-"LEED Certification Fees." U.S. Green Building Council, 2014.
-“Rating System Selection Guidance.” U.S. Green Building Council, 2014.
-“Addenda Database." U.S. Green Building Council. Web.
Grading
The criteria for this course will be based on student class attendance and mock-up exam score.
Class attendance 60%
Mock-up exam 40%
Overall passing grade for this course is 70% or higher
Upon successful completion of the course, each student will receive a course certification.