California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, Garden Grove, Irvine, California, United States
http://www.csufextension.org/

Sustainable Building Material and Construction Practices

Green design and construction cannot be completed without applying sustainable practices to the construction methods or to the usage of building materials. This class will discuss the pros and cons of nontraditional construction approaches from both an environmental and a practical perspective. You will collaborate to identify available green building material and discuss best practices in sour......
 

Waste management is an integral and intricate system to consider during the design and construction of buildings. You will learn about the most recent developments in waste water management from water treatment to reclaimed water. An in-depth discussion will further examine the critical issues relating to solid waste management to consider during the design phase. You will focus on the various ......
 

Water management and usage are critical elements in creating a sustainable living environment. A review of how storm water, reclaimed water, and other alternative water sources are managed and utilized will be discussed relative to the delivery system unique to southern California municipalities. Water efficient design, equipment, and fixtures will be introduced to familiarize you with the vari......
 

Data from the U.S. Energy Information Association showed that the operations of buildings are responsible for 48% of all energy consumption in the U.S. This class will examine trends in energy use, review common energy sources and utilization, and explore reform of practices in power consumption through sustainable design and construction. Class discussion will focus on alternative energy sourc......
 

When considering a green structure, designers must begin with the question: What design element would enhance the sustainable quality of a building? Through case studies, you will gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in designing a green building. You will examine the advantages of systems approach, the emergence of Whole Building design methods such as the Integrated Desig......
 

Black Belts play a vital role within a Six Sigma initiative as they learn to supervise the Green Belts efforts of data collection and analysis and process mapping. This course will provide students with advanced tools and approaches to further enhance the process of using the DMAIC methodology. Student project presentation to the entire class will be re-evaluated using the additional techniques......
 

The primary function of the Six Sigma Yellow Belt team member will be to work on process improvement. To accomplish this you need to understand the definition of process improvement, how it fits into the Six Sigma methodologies, how to identify a process and how to map a process. Application of these skills will assist in establishing the Yellow Belt as an integral contributing member of the Si......
 

This course is an introduction to basic Six Sigma methodologies. Material discussed in the course will assist students in understanding their role as Six Sigma team members and the impact their responsibilities may have on the Six Sigma team and ultimately on organizational objectives. A project, designed to be accomplished over the duration of the certificate, will be an integral part of the e......
 

This capstone class offers hands-on experience developing a technology-based marketing proposal. Through a class project, you will have the opportunity to integrate and use the knowledge acquired in the previous two classes. This project will provide you with an understanding of the various components of a proposal that could be used to influence and impress decision makers. ...
 

Communication plans that combine multiple techniques assist in integrating marketing efforts to reach customers. Communication plans can increase brand recognition, identify the target audience and maximize resources via collaboration. A well-thought out communication plan keeps communications focused, incorporates ongoing implementation activities and serves as a marketing tool for group prese......
 

Whether you need to enhance existing skills or are considering launching a marketing career, you will learn the basic concepts of the field. Basic terminology and marketing will be discussed. Understanding marketing basics and knowing how to utilize marketing strategies to promote the products and/or services are essential skills for marketing personnel. ...
 

Examine the relationship between sales and marketing and the complimentary functions that each plays in an organization. You will gain an understanding of the distinctive roles of sales and marketing and how these areas are interrelated in determining product development, pricing, distribution, and promotion of goods and services. The focus will be on identification of collaborative components ......
 

You will address the differences between real estate and real property; real property versus personal property, as well as valuation of fixtures, machinery, and equipment. Focus is on problem solving requiring distinctions between these categories as related to real estate valuation. Narrative reporting of legal considerations and partial interests also will be covered....
 

The procedures used by real estate appraisers are emphasized by studying valuation procedures and learning how to produce detailed property descriptions which focus on geographic and geological features of the land and site to be appraised. Participants will gain an understanding of how to appraise the value of property improvements to reinforce appraiser skills in this area. ...
 

The procedures used by real estate appraisers is emphasized by studying valuation procedures and learning how to produce detailed property descriptions which emphasize geographic and geological features of the land and site to be appraised. Participants will gain an understanding of how to appraise the value of property improvements to reinforce appraiser skills in this area. ...
 

An association manager’s overall success is dependent on the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You will develop a comprehensive overview of the project management skills needed in community management. You will be introduced to the tools and skills necessary to manage projects of different scales. Discussions will integrate topics in budgeting, tools and technology, and c......
 

Maintaining the budget and monitoring the finances of a homeowner’s association (HOA) in a Common Interest Development (CID) often becomes the responsibility of a community manager. This includes the tracking and monitoring of HOA expenditures, as well as guiding the association board members in meeting their fiduciary responsibilities through sound decision-making. You will learn various ......
 

Community managers are charged by homeowners to secure the best deal and quality of work for the community by successfully negotiating and managing relationships with the vendors. In this class, you will examine the process of contract management and practice the skills of contract negotiation. Moreover, class discussions will focus on the most effective ways of managing contractors and contrac......
 

In homeowner associations where the managers and homeowners value teamwork and collaboration, influencing skills are needed to effect decision making. In this class, you will learn to develop political savvy, overcome resistance, build value with others, and use knowledge to help guide decision-makers in the right direction. Experiential activities will reinforce influencing strategies that ena......
 

Community managers are in constant communication with the various stakeholders. Managers have to lead small group discussions, facilitate community meetings, and present information to groups of homeowners. You will develop skills to smoothly navigate various meeting settings and examine conflict resolution strategies applicable in difficult situations. Exercises will allow you to grasp the fun......
 

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