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=Introduction to the LEED Rating System=

This course will provide you with a basic overview of green building, the United States Green Building Council and their LEED Rating System. You will be introduced to green building concepts and principles, key elements of the LEED Rating System, terminology and best practices. You will also be introduced to other "Green" Building Rating Systems and potential career opportunities.
 * Course Description:**

The course will be delivered as Synchronous e-learning over a 9-week period where you will join the instructor once a week along with your classmates for a weekly meeting and discussion. In addition to weekly meeting attendance you will also be required to spend time on your own reading, sharing and discussing topics with your classmates and completing assignments posted on the class Wiki and discussion boards.

Click here to view course syllabus. Click here to view the course calendar. Click here to view a Wiki Tutorial.

**System and Software Requirements**
To participate in class, you will need to have access to a computer with speakers, a microphone (optional), Web Browser software installed and Internet Access. You will also need an email address, a computer with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word for accessing and viewing course materials. You may acquire a free email address from Yahoo or Google.

This course prototype has been developed by  Barbara Fanning ( barbarafanning@gmail.com ) For EDTEC 650 at San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.