SUSTN 100: Sustainable Facilities Operations

Program Description:

The Sustainable Facilities Operation Associate Degree program, created by professionals at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), is designed to help prepare students to manage facility operations in roles such as energy manager, facilities manager, maintenance supervisor, and many more. The program places "emphasis ... on cost-effective energy options, direct digital controls, energy management systems, sustainable operations management, maintenance management, commissioning, and project management."

Instructor Guide Description:

SUSTN 100: Sustainable Facilities Operations is one of eight classes in the Sustainable Facilities Operations Program. This 41-page instructor guide outlines this college-level accelerated course that "covers the overall aspects of operating a building in an ecologically and economically sustainable fashion in today's complex world." The guide contains possible tests, homework assignments, and activities that encourage class participation, which help students gain an understanding of "sustainability concepts, business and budgeting, and sustainable management systems." The instructor guide can assist educators in developing a course that teaches students to "define sustainability, describe triple bottom line (people / profit / planet), and research and promote sustainable projects." 

A program guide and other course guides are available to view separately.