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Building Science Practice

Description

ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE

The building industry needs people who understand how the many different components of a building envelope system and its environment interact. This certificate will give you the knowledge you need to meet these growing industry demands. You'll increase your understanding of building envelop systems design and failure. The Certificate courses are aligned to the Learning Objectives of the Building Science Specialist® designation examinations conducted by the Building Science Specialist Board of Canada (BSSB). This certificate is offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Understand the technical performance of building envelop, materials, and systems.
  • Get to know the elements of construction technology, material science, architecture, meteorology, sustainable energy, and heat and mass transport physics.
  • Fulfill the academic requirements of the BSS® designation.

BENEFITS

  • Learn the essential elements of building envelope systems design and construction technology.
  • Prepare to write BSS® examinations conducted by BSSB for greater success in the building science industry.

REQUIRED COURSES

  • 3552 Building Science Theory I
  • 3553 Building Science Theory II
  • 3554 Building Envelope Systems-I Roofing
  • 3555 Building Envelope Systems-II Walls & Windows
  • 3556 Mechanical Systems- HVAC and the Building Envelope
  • 3639 Building Envelope Materials

Certificate Requirements

You have four years from the start date of your first course to complete the certificate. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) may be granted for up to two courses, with university-level building science courses completed previously outside the program. We recommend that you complete 3552 Building Science Theory I before 3553 Building Science Theory II. We also recommend that both 3552 Building Science Theory I and 3553 Building Science Theory II be completed before enrollment in other courses in this certificate.

Overview

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  • Institution: University of Toronto
  • Program type: Certificat
  • Language: English
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  • Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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