Registration Eligibility
None
Start Date
05/19/2021
End Date
05/19/2021
Description
This course examines how sites can be designed to reduce light pollution, embrace conservation, landscape and restoration ecology principles, manage stormwater, and be pollinator and bird-friendly.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Sustainable Development & Design
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
6.50
Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to reference rules, regulations, certifications and resources for sustainable sites, and they will be able to discuss principles of low impact development, new urbanism, energy-efficienct and the Sustainable Sites Initiative.
Learners will be able to explain the safety, health and environmental impacts of outdoor lighting and identify ways to reduce light pollution on sites
Learners will be able to identify the ways and means to manage stormwater to reduce erosion and subsequent sedimentation in order to maintain water quality and wildlife habitat.
Learners will be able to explain how sustainable site efforts can protect native pollinators by providing habitat, and they will be able to protect birds with appropriate glass construction and proper lighting.
Instructors
Dr. Jairo H. Garcia
Course Codes
051921W083
Provider
HalfMoon Education Inc.