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Building Science Basics
Building Science Basics introduces the link between building science and home performance. The course describes ways to ensure the health and safety of everyone associated with building performance work and explains the "house as a system" concept. In addition, it covers the effects that heat, air and moisture can have on home performance and what can be done to control these effects.
As with all elearning, this course features engaging and graphically-rich video clips, supplemental text pages and interactive scenarios, all designed to maximize student attention and retention.
This course qualifies for 3 BPI CEUs.
Credits: 3
Estimated Length: 3 hour(s)
Valid for: 1 Year(s)
Lessons
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 1. Introduction to Building Science Basics
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2. Unit 1: Health and Safety
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3. Unit 2: House as a System
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4. Unit 3: Heat
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5. Unit 4: Controlling Heat
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6. Unit 5: Air
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7. Unit 6: Moisture
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8. Unit 7: Controlling Moisture
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9. Unit 8: Mechanicals
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10. Building Science Basics Exam
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Objectives
After completing this course, you'll be able to:
- recognize the link between building science and home performance;
- describe what must be done to ensure the health and safety of everyone associated with your work;
- explain the “house as a system” concept and use it to guide your efforts in the home; and
- describe the effects that heat, air and moisture can have on home performance and what can be done to control these effects.
Certificates
Building Science Basics