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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING AND MATERIALS

CIVENGR 495
Course Description

Concepts of sustainability in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on construction materials. Introduction to life-cycle assessment approach to evaluating the impact of infrastructure development. Current sustainable practices in construction projects. Connecting values to clients, stakeholders, and societal needs. Sustainability rating programs, such as LEED, Envision, and INVEST.

Prerequisites

CIVENGR 325 , CIVENGR/EMA 395 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.79

-3.51% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
94.74%

-3.51% from Historical

Class Size
19

3.64% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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