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.
62 Credits
Integrated Residential Builder 2017-2019 Program of Study
| General Education Courses: 20 credits | 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 | 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 | |
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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.
