Sample Courses and Program Information

Construction Methods of Structures & Infrastructures

Covers the fundamentals of construction equipment and machinery planning and utilization for large infrastructure projects and architectural components, by investigating the latest technologies, capabilities and real-world applications. Topics such as handling of construction economics, earthworks, soil and rock specification and processing are discussed. Safety procedures and life-cycle considerations are thoroughly explained.

Applied CAD

Students will be introduced to basic Computer-Aided Drafting techniques to create and read construction drawings. The course prepares students to utilize AutoCAD (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) in a coordinated, integrated and consistent approach within the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry.

Sustainable Building Design

Drivers and foundations of sustainable building design. Integrated planning and design, life-cycle view of projects, resource selection and optimization, protection of the natural environment, toxics and pollutants elimination, durability and quality of the construct. Fundamentals and drivers of green building policies, along with current code regulations and impacts. Evaluation of the environmental impacts of structures and infrastructures operations. Innovative design, green construction practices, and their economic feasibility. Case studies will be investigated, and a course project package is included in the course.

Life-Cycle Assessment of Building Materials

Environmental sustainability metrics and tools to qualitatively and qualitatively assess the environmental credentials accumulated during any project and/or product life-cycle. This course enables students to develop a full understanding of the frameworks, principles, techniques, and applications of life-cycle assessment (LCA). A course project package is included in the course in order to expose students to apply the knowledge acquired from theory through the use of professional software and databases that address social and environmental impacts.

Systems Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

Estimated cost of developing, producing, deploying, maintaining, operating and disposing of a system over its life-cycle (from cradle to grave). Covers the life-cycle phases of an asset, project, or product from the acquisition to end-of-life. Methods and tools available for the selection and comparison of project alternatives that fulfill the same performance requirements but differ with respect to initial costs and operating costs, in order to select the one that maximizes net savings.