LEED® Green Associate Exam Prep
March 8, 2013 8 AM-5PM
Co-sponsored by the Northeast PA branch of the Central PA USGBC
This course introduces attendees to the principles
behind high performance green building and the LEED Green Building Rating System, the most widely used tool for assessing green buildings worldwide. The discussion will begin by discussing what green buildings are, why they are important, and how they are created. The concept of integrative design is then introduced as the key to engaging LEED cost-effectively, followed by an introduction of LEED, the structure of the LEED Rating system, its purpose, and its certification process. The remainder of the course will focus on the core concepts of LEED, its intent, and the principles associated its credits, which are organized around five primary categories of environmental and human health issues. The course will conclude with a
discussion of the LEED exam structure and by outlining the process for becoming a LEED Accredited Professional.
Instructor: John Boecker, AIA, an architect living in Wellsville, PA, currently serves as a partner in 7group, a green building consulting firm. He has concentrated his architectural practice exclusively on designing high-performance green buildings since 1996. He has practiced architecture in New Haven, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, in addition to his current workplace in Central Pennsylvania.
Cost: $350, includes lunch, PDH Hours: 8
This course will be held on the campus of Wilkes University on the second floor of the Henry Student Center.
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2013
April 5 – 9 AM-5 PM
Hydric Soils- The Field Indicators and More
The course is an introduction to describing hydric soils and the use and meaning of the regional field indicators for hydric soils. The course is designed for the licensed profession (engineer, surveyor, geologist), soil scientist, and wetland scientist. This class will teach you how to effectively describe soils, interpret soil reports, and who use the Hydric Soil Indicators in the Regional Supplements to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. You will learn the basic processes that take place in saturated soil and how to “read the story” in a soil profile. The training includes a field introduction to identifying layers, distinguishing concentrations and depletions, and preparing hydric soil descriptions from soil profiles. Each student will have a chance to describe and interpret a series of soils profiles and hydrological systems.. This workshop is 50/50 lecture/field.
Instructor: Brian Oram
Cost: $310, PDH Hours: 8
Registration Deadline: March 29, 2013
April 26 – 9 AM-5 PM
Soil Morphology/Stormwater and Wastewater Management
Introduction to Soil Science and Soil Morphology for Engineers, PA Sewage Enforcement Officiers, Geologists, and other Professionals.
The course will provide an introduction into the environmental applications of soil science and soil morphology. During the presentation portion of the course, we will discuss the properties and characteristics of a soil, soil formation/ transformation, and soil hydrology. During the field portion of the course, we will be learning how to describe some of the physical properties of a soil (soil texture, structure, consistency, color), identifying soil horizons, and make interpretations related to the movement of water through the soil profile as it relates to on-site wastewater disposal and stormwater management.
Instructor: Brian Oram
Cost: $310, PDH Hours: 8
Registration Deadline: April 19, 2013
May 22, 2013 9 AM-Noon
Getting the Waters Tested – The Marcellus Shale Factor – Industry Perspective
Background Groundwater Quality and Baseline Testing in Northeastern PA – A Different Approach
This event will present a summary of the available information from the Wilkes University Citizen Database and make specific recommendations related to baseline water quality testing and how the Marcellus Shale is a Factor in making changes with how we manage our water resources. This workshop is an informational and training session for professionals.
This course will cover:
1. Baseline Groundwater Quality in Pennsylvania
2. Issues Related to Private Wells
3. Background Levels of Methane Gas and elevated levels of bacteria, iron, manganese, arsenic, lead, phthalates, bromide, strontium, barium, and contamination associated with saline water.
4. Conceptual pathways for natural methane gas migration and saline water migration.
and much more.
5. How to Educate and Inform the Public.
6. The Need to Use Baseline Data to Make Decisions about a Project, Project Risk, and Vulnerability Analysis.
7. Working as a Community.
Instructor: Brian Oram
Cost: $85, PDH Hours: 3
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2013
About the Instructor:
Brian Oram is a Professional Geologist and Soil Scientist with B.F. Environmental Consultants. He is a licensed professional geologist, licensed Well Driller, Professional Soil Scientist, and licensed Sewage Enforcement Officer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with over 20 years experience in conducting hydrogeological investigations related to water supply development, contaminant migration, wetland mitigation, and land based wastewater disposal systems.
Course Locations
All courses will meet on the campus of Wilkes University.
The Environmental Engineering workshops will meet on the Wilkes campus and then proceed to a field location approximately 30 minutes from campus.
More details will be provided upon registration.
A certificate of completion will be given to participants at the conclusion of the course listing the total hours (PDHs) completed. The baccalaureate programs in Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Wilkes University is a provider of continuing education in Pennsylvania through the State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. These hours may count towards the continuing education requirements for license renewal for professional engineers in Pennsylvania. Please refer to Act 25 for more information.
