Faculty: Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences This major focuses on designing, constructing, and managing sustainable buildings and infrastructure. Students develop skills in green building technologies, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable urban planning, preparing them for careers in architecture, engineering, urban planning, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of sustainable building design and construction. - Develop skills in green building technologies, energy efficiency, and renewable energy integration. - Learn techniques for sustainable urban planning and infrastructure development. - Explore principles of environmental impact assessment and sustainable materials. - Analyze and interpret sustainability metrics and policies. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills for effective sustainable built environment practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Sustainable Built Environment** - Overview of key concepts and practices in sustainable building and infrastructure. 2. **Green Building Technologies** - Principles of green building technologies and energy-efficient systems. 3. **Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy** - Fundamentals of energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, and integration. 4. **Sustainable Urban Planning** - Principles of sustainable urban planning, land use, and transportation. 5. **Environmental Impact Assessment** - Principles of environmental impact assessment and life cycle analysis. 6. **Sustainable Infrastructure Development** - Fundamentals of sustainable infrastructure development, including water and waste management. 7. **Research Methods in Sustainable Built Environment** - Principles of research methods and data analysis in sustainable built environment. 8. **Practicum in Sustainable Built Environment** - Real-world experiences through internships and projects in architecture firms or urban planning departments. 9. **Capstone Project in Sustainable Built Environment** - Comprehensive project applying skills in green building design, energy efficiency, or sustainable urban planning. **Assessment Methods:** - Green building design projects, energy efficiency analyses, sustainable urban planning reports, environmental impact assessments, sustainable infrastructure development plans, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Sustainable Building Design" by various authors. - "Green Building Technologies" by various authors. - "Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Buildings" by various authors. - "Sustainable Urban Planning" by various authors. - "Environmental Impact Assessment" by various authors. - "Sustainable Infrastructure Development" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of architecture, engineering, and urban planning. Suitable for students interested in sustainable building design and urban planning. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Sustainable Built Environment and pursue further education or professional certifications in related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring architects, engineers, urban planners, sustainability consultants, and individuals seeking careers in sustainable building design, energy efficiency, urban planning, and related fields. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in sustainable built environment practices, supporting careers in architecture, engineering, urban planning, and related fields.