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Virginia Tech

BC-5314: Applied Building Sciences

Description: Fundamentals of building physics and other sciences dealing with the built environment, scientific means and methods for evaluating and simulating building performance in various contexts, emphasis is put on thermal, hygrothermal (moisture and mold), lighting, daylighting, acoustic performance - all performance topics are evaluated over the life cycle of a building and their impact on sustainability. Graduate standing required.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

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Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 8

Average GPA: 3.61 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 63.69%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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