This one-of-a-kind graduate program in Sustainable Buildings as an interdisciplinary
field of study incorporates multi-dimensional perspectives using problem-solving
practical approaches to achieve integrated sustainable building design, construction,
evaluation and operation.
Program Description
1. Key knowledge
Program graduates will be able to design, evaluate, and implement
sustainable construction projects.
Assessments
Student achievement of this learning outcome is assessed:
1) [Directly] by sample M.Sc. Thesis that reflects the students’ overall work
in the program and student accumulative courses scores.
2) [Indirectly] by senior surveys and by program review data and job
placement rates.
2. Skills
a. Program graduates will be able to understand, interpret, explain, analyze,
and assess various sustainable concepts and methods.
Assessments
Student achievement of this learning outcome is assessed:
1) [Directly] by reviewing samples of student work (research papers and
analysis projects).
2) [Indirectly] by employer surveys.
b. Program graduates will be able to undertake and investigate various
research areas related to sustainable buildings.
Assessments
Student achievement of this learning outcome is assessed:
1) [Directly] by reviewing samples of student work (working and research
papers).
2) [Indirectly] by employer surveys.
3.Values
Program graduates will be able to assess their own strengths and weaknesses
and adjust future performance in light of their self-assessments.
Assessments
Student achievement of this learning outcome is assessed:
1) [Directly] by instructor evaluations.
2) [Indirectly] by student self-assessments and acceptance into leading Ph. D.
programs.
All students having a BSc degree in any engineering discipline are eligible to
apply to this master program.
First Year – First Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite | Corequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB760 | Sustainable Building Systems | 3 | – | – |
| GB761 | Introduction to Sustainable Construction Methods | 3 | – | – |
| SABE724 | Research Methods | 3 | – | – |
Total Credit Hours: 9
First Year – Second Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite | Corequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB762 | Sustainable Building Assessment | 3 | GB760 | – |
| GB763 | Sustainable Building Simulation | 3 | GB761 | – |
| – | Elective Requirement (1) | 3 | – | – |
Total Credit Hours: 9
Second Year-First Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Cr. hrs. | Prerequisite | Corequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB764 | Sustainable Urban Concepts | 3 | – | – |
| GB710 or GB711 | Elective Project Requirement | 3 | GB761 | – |
| GB780 | Project Management and Building Laws | 3 | – | – |
| GB799 C | Master Thesis / Sustainable Buildings | 3 | SABE724 | – |
Total Credit Hours: 12
Second Year-Second Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Cr. hrs. | Prerequisite | Corequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB799 D | Master Thesis / Sustainable Buildings | 6 | SABE724 | – |
Total Credit Hours: 6
Program Overview
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German Jordanian University