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Sustainable Building Science Technology

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (BAS)

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Sustainable Building Science Technology (SBST) program will prepare you to apply expertise and systems knowledge to support highly technical building operations.

The SBST degree, which builds on your prior education and work experience, positions you to launch a career where you understand building functions and finance in order to manage structures that are healthier and more durable, efficient, economical, and sustainable. This degree program offers you a pathway to becoming a skilled Building Science Professional. SBST emphasizes upper-division coursework that focuses on the complexities of building science, energy codes, building codes, and facility management.

Estimated Length of Completion

Degree Quarters Credits
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (BAS) Full Time: 6
Part Time: Part Time Option Not Available		 180.0 includes credits transferred in

Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.

There are no entry requirements for this program.

  • Understand all operation and systems unique to sustainable buildings (old and new).
  • Analyze, define and validate solutions.
  • Deliver industry specific solutions from analysis.
  • Utilize effective communication forum and techniques to facilitate all aspects of sustainable building management.
  • Develop and lead a team of various personalities and skills.
  • Work in a team and know how to collaborate, build functional work groups and take responsibility for outcomes.
  • Anticipate, identify, troubleshoot, analyze, and solve problems and lead a project.
  • Understand accounting, budgeting, real cost/return on investment, cost effectiveness and life cycle cost.
  • Measure, diagnose and understand building system interactions and summarize results in order to compare to standards or specifications.
  • Understand and analyze building profiles and identify opportunities for improving performance.
  • Calculate, develop and understand codes and standards for construction of sustainable energy efficient buildings.
  • Understand components and drive the process of quality construction including safe work environments, documentation, contractors/sub-contractors, building options and inspection.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of building science, building physics, operating principles and their relationships to each other across disciplines.
  • Prepare project budget, cost estimate, cost benefit analysis.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, electronic communication and other widely accepted software with specific intention of acquiring the ability to collect and analyze commonly available instruments, such as power analyzers, thermal imager and HVAC equipment.
  • Create and maintain a professional environment based on values and ethics.
  • Use computer programs used in building industries and quality assurance to make fact based decisions.

All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling 206.934.5391. There are additional costs for books and supplies. Each student is responsible for the purchase of certain supplies and required tools before the instruction begins.

Full Time

Quarter 1
  • Credits :10.0
  • Resident Student Cost : $1,130.40
  • Non-Resident Student Cost : $1,280.00
  • International Student Cost : $2,912.80
  • Resident BAS Student Cost : $2,205.10
  • Non-Resident BAS Student Cost : $2,354.70
  • International BAS Student Cost : $6,203.00
Quarter 2
  • Credits :10.0
  • Resident Student Cost : $1,130.40
  • Non-Resident Student Cost : $1,280.00
  • International Student Cost : $2,912.80
  • Resident BAS Student Cost : $2,205.10
  • Non-Resident BAS Student Cost : $2,354.70
  • International BAS Student Cost : $6,203.00
Quarter 3
  • Credits :9.0
  • Resident Student Cost : $1,017.36
  • Non-Resident Student Cost : $1,152.00
  • International Student Cost : $2,621.52
  • Resident BAS Student Cost : $1,984.59
  • Non-Resident BAS Student Cost : $2,119.23
  • International BAS Student Cost : $5,582.70
Quarter 4
  • Credits :7.0
  • Resident Student Cost : $791.28
  • Non-Resident Student Cost : $896.00
  • International Student Cost : $2,038.96
  • Resident BAS Student Cost : $1,543.57
  • Non-Resident BAS Student Cost : $1,648.29
  • International BAS Student Cost : $4,342.10
Quarter 5
  • Credits :6.0
  • Resident Student Cost : $678.24
  • Non-Resident Student Cost : $768.00
  • International Student Cost : $1,747.68
  • Resident BAS Student Cost : $1,323.06
  • Non-Resident BAS Student Cost : $1,412.82
  • International BAS Student Cost : $3,721.80
Quarter 6
  • Credits :10.0
  • Resident Student Cost : $1,130.40
  • Non-Resident Student Cost : $1,280.00
  • International Student Cost : $2,912.80
  • Resident BAS Student Cost : $2,205.10
  • Non-Resident BAS Student Cost : $2,354.70
  • International BAS Student Cost : $6,203.00

Part Time

Hours may vary based on specific program requirements.

Worker Friendly

This program is offered at times and in formats that meet the needs of working adults. This includes:

  • Hybrid
  • Hybrid courses provide students with the scheduling flexibility of fewer campus visits while covering the same materials as an equivalent class held entirely on campus. Hybrid classes usually have at least one on-campus meeting per week combined with a "virtual classroom" with online content, lessons and activities.

Worker Friendly

This program is offered at times and in formats that meet the needs of working adults. This includes:

  • Weekend
  • Courses offered on Saturday or Sunday

Coursework

Course Course ID Credits Availability

Provides an overview of the principles of Building Science and how it is applied to the design, operation and maintenance of buildings and their systems, the interaction of those systems, and the careers that use and are impacted by these principles and their applications.

SBST 301 3.0

Provides an overview of building components and space conditioning and lighting systems, their interactions, and the building science issues surrounding and impacting them.

SBST 302 2.0

Overview of building and energy codes and requirements: Prerequisite: Admission to BAS-SBST Program.

SBST 321 2.0

Teaches energy auditing and analysis skills of commercial buildings.

SBST 322 3.0
Course Course ID Credits Availability

The 9 internships credits are taken over course of four quarters, beginning in second quarter of study
Quarter 2 - 1 credit
Quarter 3 - 1 credits
Quarter 4 - 3 credits
Quarter 5 - 4 credits

The Sustainable Building Science Technology Internship provides students with the opportunity to observe, reflect and practice sustainable building science technology techniques in a technical, post-secondary environment. Each student will find a building science placement in their field of interest and work with a site supervisor to develop and deliver relevant curriculum. The student's site supervisor and college faculty advisor will evaluate the student work.

SBST 325 9.0

Provides an overview of building components

SBST 333 4.0

Provides an overview of fiscal management for facility managers.

SBST 432 3.0
Course Course ID Credits Availability

Provides an overview of utility rate structure.

SBST 401 2.0

Provides an overview of building lighting systems.

SBST 402 3.0

Provides an overview of facilities management.

SBST 422 4.0
Course Course ID Credits Availability

Provides an overview of energy policy.

SBST 421 3.0

Provides an overview of professional communication in the building science industry

SBST 431 4.0
Course Course ID Credits Availability

This course will require students to document prior work experience by developing an E-portfolio and will culminate in receiving Workforce Experience Practicum credit.

SBST 314 2.0

Provides an overview of energy economics.

SBST 331 2.0

This project-based course will be offered during the student's last quarter of study and will draw on all previous classes and internship experiences.

SBST 489 4.0
Course Course ID Credits Availability

Credits earned will be based on the successful completion of the Professional Portfolio course (SBSTT 314). Students must have demonstrated 2-5 years of relevant work experience in their area of interest.

SBST 315 10.0