This Unoccupied Aerial Systems (UAS) capstone course will provide the essential aeronautical, business, legal knowledge and skills to achieve a successful foundation in UAS industry. Students that complete this application course will be prepared for successful careers as Remote Pilots in Command (PICs), observers, payload operators, and/or operational managers of governmental and private sector UAS applications.

This course will cover several programming methods and applications in GIS. Beginning in the (familiar) ArcGIS environment, this course will explore fundamentals of programming in Python while learning the Model Builder interface. By exploring basic automation methods of repetitive or complex tasks, this course will also introduce the foundations of computer science and computational thinking. While gaining proficiency in Model Builder, this course will expand to other python scripting applications, both within ArcGIS and on other platforms.

Spatial data provides an extra layer of information that provides an opportunity to gain powerful insights from our data. Analysis of spatial data also poses unique challenges and pitfalls. In this course, students will learn a range of techniques for analyzing data with spatial information, from both a theoretical standpoint as well as implementation of methods in R.

Intermediate statistics illustrated using examples from ecology. Topics include ANOVA, linear regression (simple and multiple), correlation, logistic regression, continency tables and noparametric methods. Techniques discussed in lectures and applied in laboratories.

Intermediate statistics illustrated using examples from ecology. Topics include ANOVA, linear regression (simple and multiple), correlation, logistic regression, continency tables and noparametric methods. Techniques discussed in lectures and applied in laboratories.

"Structures are made from an infinite variety of shapes and materials making their design and analysis potentially very complex. A common first step is through simplification by grouping elements with the same patterns, or carrying similar type of loads, into simple structural elements. In this course, students of Construction and Architecture learn how to use structural idealization to estimate forces and stresses in building elements as a precursor for structural building design. The course employs realistic building examples to introduce students to fundamental engineering analysis.

"Structures are made from an infinite variety of shapes and materials making their design and analysis potentially very complex. A common first step is through simplification by grouping elements with the same patterns, or carrying similar type of loads, into simple structural elements. In this course, students of Construction and Architecture learn how to use structural idealization to estimate forces and stresses in building elements as a precursor for structural building design. The course employs realistic building examples to introduce students to fundamental engineering analysis.

Provides graduate students with an opportunity to deepen their studies in Building Information Modeling (BIM), a concept that is at the heart of contemporary digital building planning and execution. This course also provides a thorough introduction into Autodesk Revit and covers applied topics in Trimble SketchUp, both industry-standard software in the AEC field.

To reduce global warming emissions to zero, existing buildings must be retrofitted for efficiency and renewable energy. Municipalities own large, inefficient buildings that will not be replaced, and they want to get to zero carbon emissions, but they don?t know how. This purpose of this class is to provide them with actionable plans that show them how, and to develop a generation of professionals capable of providing pathways to zero carbon for clients in all sectors of society. Students work in teams to provide energy analysis and high-level energy planning to Massachusetts cities and towns.

This course will introduce the primary aspects of green building, sustainable design practices, and the first level of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification offered by the U.S. Green Building Council. This course will also prepare you for the LEED Green Associate Credential, and the learning topics will include the LEED process, integrative strategies, location and transportation, sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and project surrounding and public outreach.