DEA 3030

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DEA 3030

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

A sustainable approach to the evaluation and selection of materials and finishes for creating products and places for people has the potential to ensure the future survival of our planet. This course provides an introduction to basic material properties and asks students to morph material sensibilities, understand performance testing, building codes, and formulate a life-cycle cost analysis. Emphasis on "green" methodologies and assessment, including the LEED and WELL building rating systems.

When Offered Fall.

Permission Note Enrollment preference given to: DEA undergraduate majors. Outside majors interested in sustainability are encouraged to enroll. Intended for: juniors and seniors.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Recommended prerequisite: DEA 1110 and DEA 1150.

Distribution Category (LAD-HE)
Course Attribute (CU-SBY)

Outcomes
  • Understand the limits of a material and its unlimited possibilities (innovate in research, design or practice).
  • Critically assess a material's life cycle, from resource extraction to end-of-life or cradle-to-cradle potential (think critically, direct own learning).
  • Create and present visual/verbal research on current sustainable products as a member of a presentation team (work effectively with others, write, speak, and use communications effectively).

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19264 DEA 3030   LEC 001