Integrated Residential Builder A.A.S.

This program integrates building science applications for energy performance (Passivhaus, zero energy ready home-DOE, Energy Star Rated) and multidisciplinary approaches from ecology, agriculture, architecture and construction into a two-year program. This program prepares you to design, build, integrate, and maintain renewable and traditional energy systems. You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of inhabitant science concepts along with orientation, use, and energy auditing skills, which allow you to perform site assessments. Graduates of this program have a working knowledge of a variety of sustainable energy technologies including solar, permaculture design, building envelope, and heating/cooling system alternatives. Our mission to design sustainable human environments puts human social and economic benefit on par with our aesthetic and environmental aims.

Suggested Study Plans – Residential Builder
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62 Credits
Integrated Residential Builder 2017-2019 Program of Study

General Education Courses: 20 credits Class Cr. Pre-Req Term
ANI 150 Traditional Building Arts 2
or CARP 212 Landscape Construction 2
BUS 270 Entrepreneurship 3 FA/SP
* EDU 100 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 1 FA/SP
* EDU 140 Professional Skills Development 3 FA/SP
* ITECH 100 Computer Applications I 3 FA/SP
* or ANI 100 Introduction to Anishinaabe Studies 3 FA/SP
* MATH 100 Technical Math 4
GEOL 110 Intro to Geology and Earth Systems 4 Fall
LE Program Requirements- 42 credits Class Cr. Pre-Req Term
* BLTD 100 Construction Codes 1
* BLTD 110 Blueprint Plans & Specs 2
* BLTD 114 Construction Safety 2
* CARP 112 Welding I 2
* CARP 114 Framing Sustainable Design 5
* CARP 116 Foundation & Footing Design 3
* CARP 120 Interior & Exterior Finishes 4
CARP 200 Weatherization Applications in Building 2
CARP 206 Advanced Framing Techniques 2
CARP 210 2D Layout for Shop & Construction 1
CARP 216 Woodworking 2
CARP 295 Carpentry Internship 1
ELEC 110 Introduction to Electrical Circuit Theory 3
* ENER 150 Introduction to Renewable Energy 3
ENER 160 Sustainable Landscape Design & Site Planning 3
ENER 200 Residential Mechanical Systems 3
ENER 210 Introduction to Photovoltaics 3
Non-Course Requirement *CPR & First Aid □ Met □ Not Met
Total= 62 Credits

* Complete these courses for the Residential Carpentry diploma.
Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.

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