Building Science Principles
Issued by
Santa Fe Community College
Earners of the Building Science Principles badge have proven to have knowledge of building science and house as a system thinking.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Earning Criteria
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Recognize common construction details of a house
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Explain how a house is an interconnected system
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Define mechanisms of heat transfer and how they relate to a house
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Explain why insulation and air sealing are important and describe common methods of each
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Describe the importance of moisture control
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Identify common mechanical systems and their properties
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Explain conservation strategies related to home performance
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Successfully pass all quizzes in the course, including the final quiz
Standards
Building Science Principles is your first step into energy efficient home performance. You will learn how building science demonstrates the ways in which various components of a home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. Understanding those relationships between various systems of the home will enable you to assist yourself and others.