CONS 147 — Building Science and Energy Auditing
3 cr. This course is an introduction to residential weatherization and insulation remediation committed to providing weatherization and energy efficiency qualified workers and installers to meet the growing demand. S tudents will learn about building science, energy movement within buildings, ventilation and indoor air quality, surface and air transported heat loss, R and U values, types of building framing, types of insulation used, and proper installation techniques as well as remediation options. The course includes a variety of activities involving the use of the blower door, manometer, infrared imaging camera and other instruments. Prerequisite(s): none Corequisites(s): none