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Course Description

This course introduces the principles of net zero and zero carbon practices and their necessary performance metrics. You'll explore the current regulatory bodies administering these classifications and prevailing methods to achieve these high-performance targets.

 

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to:

  • relate net zero and zero carbon to high performance building
  • explain net zero and zero carbon building assemblies and detailing
  • explain typical and readily available mechanical systems in net zero and zero carbon homes
  • explain renewable electricity solutions and their systems.

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To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.

Prerequisites

It is strongly recommended to take CNST 014 - Introduction to High Performance Homes as a prerequisite to this course.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Net Zero and Zero Carbon Fundamentals
Section Schedule
Feb 03, 2025 to Mar 02, 2025
Type
Internet Paced - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Feb 03, 2025 to Mar 02, 2025
Type
Lecture - Online Synchronous
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Feb 06, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $399.00
Potential Discount(s)
Reading List / Textbook
All required course materials are included in tuition fees.
Section Notes

Prerequisites:
Strongly recommended course CNST 014.

Schedule:
Participants will complete 8 hours of online, independent study supplemented with 4 hours of live virtual learning sessions with the instructor and other students.

These virtual sessions will be delivered virtually using Zoom & Brightspace/D2L and are very interactive. Zoom sessions will be held on Thursdays between February  8th and February 29th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

We encourage you to use your webcam and microphone to contribute to a more collaborative learning experience.

Section Title
Net Zero and Zero Carbon Fundamentals
Section Schedule
Jun 02, 2025 to Jun 29, 2025
Type
Internet Paced - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jun 02, 2025 to Jun 29, 2025
Type
Lecture - Online Synchronous
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jun 05, 2025 to Jun 26, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $399.00
Potential Discount(s)
Reading List / Textbook
All required course materials are included in tuition fees.
Section Notes

Prerequisites:
Strongly recommended course CNST 014.

Schedule:
Participants will complete 8 hours of online, independent study supplemented with 4 hours of live virtual learning sessions with the instructor and other students.

These virtual sessions will be delivered virtually using Zoom & Brightspace/D2L and are very interactive. Zoom sessions will be held on Thursdays between February  8th and February 29th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

We encourage you to use your webcam and microphone to contribute to a more collaborative learning experience.

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