Sustainable Building Science Technology

• 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 : $1,160.50
• Non-Resident Student Cost : $1,312.70
• International Student Cost : $2,991.20
• Resident BAS Student Cost : $2,265.30
• Non-Resident BAS Student Cost : $2,417.50
• International BAS Student Cost : $2,991.20

Quarter 2

• Credits :10.0
• Resident Student Cost : $1,160.50
• Non-Resident Student Cost : $1,312.70
• International Student Cost : $2,991.20
• Resident BAS Student Cost : $2,265.30
• Non-Resident BAS Student Cost : $2,417.50
• International BAS Student Cost : $2,991.20

Quarter 3

• Credits :9.0
• Resident Student Cost : $1,044.45
• Non-Resident Student Cost : $1,181.43
• International Student Cost : $2,692.08
• Resident BAS Student Cost : $2,038.77
• Non-Resident BAS Student Cost : $2,175.75
• International BAS Student Cost : $2,692.08

Quarter 4

• Credits :7.0
• Resident Student Cost : $812.35
• Non-Resident Student Cost : $918.89
• International Student Cost : $2,093.84
• Resident BAS Student Cost : $1,585.71
• Non-Resident BAS Student Cost : $1,692.25
• International BAS Student Cost : $2,093.84

Quarter 5

• Credits :6.0
• Resident Student Cost : $696.30
• Non-Resident Student Cost : $787.62
• International Student Cost : $1,794.72
• Resident BAS Student Cost : $1,359.18
• Non-Resident BAS Student Cost : $1,450.50
• International BAS Student Cost : $1,794.72

Quarter 6

• Credits :10.0
• Resident Student Cost : $1,160.50
• Non-Resident Student Cost : $1,312.70
• International Student Cost : $2,991.20
• Resident BAS Student Cost : $2,265.30
• Non-Resident BAS Student Cost : $2,417.50
• International BAS Student Cost : $2,991.20

Part Time

• Resident Cost : $40,775.40
• NonResident Cost : $43,515.00
• International Student Cost : $114,723.00

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

The majority of this hybrid program’s content is delivered online in a virtual classroom format. Some of the Sustainable Building Science Technology program courses include meeting on campus or at building sites in the region for hands-on field experience work.

The program meets online weekly on Wednesday evenings via Zoom, and four Saturdays a quarter held in the Hermanson Sustainable Building Science Technology Center, located at South Seattle College's Georgetown campus.

Course	Course ID	Credits	Availability
Professional Portfolio Please see Advising for list of approved courses	SBST 314	2.0
Sustainable Building Science Technology Internsh 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	SBST 325	9.0
Building Controls for Energy Efficiency Please see Advising for list of approved courses	SBST 333	4.0
Fiscal Management for Facility Managers Please see Advising for list of approved courses	SBST 432	3.0

Course	Course ID	Credits	Availability
Utility Rates Regulations and Economics Please see Advising for list of approved courses	SBST 401	2.0
Lighting Please see Advising for list of approved courses	SBST 402	3.0
Facility Management Please see Advising for list of approved courses	SBST 422	4.0

Course	Course ID	Credits	Availability
Financing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Please see Advising for list of approved courses	SBST 331	2.0
Sustainable Building Science Technology Capstone Please see Advising for list of approved courses	SBST 489	4.0

Course	Course ID	Credits	Availability
Work Experience Practicum Please see Advising for list of approved courses	SBST 315	10.0