Calendar

=Course Calendar=

Class Agenda
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 * Each Class Meeting will follow a similar agenda allowing you to prepare for each class session.
 * Each class meeting will follow or closely follow the outlined agenda
 * Brief introduction to the week's topics and any housekeeping items
 * Case Study Discussion
 * Module Powerpoint review and in class exercises
 * Questions and Answers
 * Recap and summary of items for the following week's session

April 28
//Class Preparations and Housekeeping//
 * You will receive welcome email and Wiki url.
 * Familiarize yourself with the Class Wiki and its content and confirm that you are able to access the Wimba Classroom.
 * Review the Syllabus, Resources and Assignments.
 * Introduce yourself to your classmates in the Introduction section of the Discussion Board.


 * Please plan to join us for the first class on **Wednesday May 5, 2010 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM PST.** Access the Wiki and select "Wimba Classroom" from the side navigation to access the classroom each week.

Week One: May 5
//Introduction to Green Buildings and LEED//
 * This week's class will provide students with an overview and introduction to Green Building, USGBC and the LEED Rating system.
 * Prior to class, you will need to have completed Assignment: **Wiki Review and Introduction.**
 * You should begin work on Assignment: **What is Green Building?**

Week Two: May 12
//Sustainable Sites//
 * This week's class will begin to cover the key components of the LEED Rating system. The first component deals with Sustainable sites, location and community linkages.
 * Prior to class, you will need to have completed Assignment: **What is Green Building?** and posted to the discussion board.
 * You should begin work on the **Sustainable Sites Case Study** Summary.

Week Three: May 19
//Water Efficiency//
 * This week's class will cover Water Efficiency a component of the LEED Rating System.
 * Prior to class, you will need to have completed Assignment: **Case Study Summary for Sustainable Sites** and posted to the discussion board.
 * You should begin work on the **Water Efficiency Case Study** Summary.

Week Four: May 26
//Energy and Atmosphere//
 * This week's class will cover Energy and Atmosphere a component of the LEED Rating System.
 * Prior to class, you will need to have completed Assignment: **Case Study Summary for Water Efficiency** and posted to the discussion board.
 * You should begin work on the ** Energy and Atmosphere Case Study** Summary.

Week Five: June 2
//Materials and Resources//
 * This week's class will cover Building Materials and Resources a component of the LEED Rating System.
 * Prior to class, you will need to have completed Assignment: **Case Study Summary for Energy and Atmosphere** and posted to the discussion board.
 * You should begin work on the **Materials and Resources Case Study** Summary.

Week Six: June 9
//Indoor Environmental Quality//
 * This week's class will cover Indoor Environmental Quality a component of the LEED Rating System.
 * Prior to class, you will need to have completed Assignment: **Case Study Summary for Materials and Reources** and posted to the discussion board.
 * You should begin work on the **Indoor Environmental Quality Case Study** Summary.

Week Seven: June 16
//Innovation and Design and Regional Priority//
 * This week's class will cover Innovation and Design and Regional Priority two components of the LEED Rating System.
 * Prior to class, you will need to have completed Assignment: **Case Study Summary for Indoor Environmental Quality** and posted to the discussion board.
 * You should begin work on the **Innovation and Design and Regional Priority Case Study** Summary.

Week Eight: June 23
//Other Green Rating Systems, Professional Accreditation//
 * This week's class will discuss other Green Building Rating Systems and Professional Accreditation Opportunities.
 * Prior to class, you will need to have completed Assignment: **Case Study Summary for Innovation and Design and Regional Priority** and posted to the discussion board.

Week Nine: June 30
//Career Opportunities and Summary//
 * This week's class will discuss Career Opportunities in Green Building and provide a summary of material covered in class.
 * You will also complete a course evaluation.