Course Info: NS-0156
| Course | NS-0156 Microbes in a Living Building |
| Long Title | Integrated Sciences: Microbes in a Living Building |
| Term | 2017F |
| Note(s) |
Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | Cole Science CenterüCole Science CenterüCole Science Center 2-OPENü2-MOLCü333 on M,WüM,WüF from 9:00-10:20ü9:00-10:20ü9:00-10:20 |
| Faculty | Jason TorüBlair McLaughlin |
| Capacity | 15 |
| Available | 7 |
| Waitlist | 0 |
| Distribution(s) |
Physical and Biological Sciences |
| Cumulative Skill(s) | Quantitative Skills |
| Additional Info | Students in this course are generally expected to spend at least 6 to 8 hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. |
| Description | This course is part of an integrated science learning experience combining water resources, mathematical modeling, and microorganisms using the Hampshire College Kern Center, built to the Living Building Challenge Standard, as a case study. Students met twice a week to explore the science behind the microbial systems of the living building. Then, once a week all three classes (NS132, NS140 and NS156) met together to complete interdisciplinary projects, share expertise, and form a collaborative science learning community. Students read and shared primary literature and worked collaboratively on projects. We learned about the campus living building from the architects and design engineers, took field tours, and met faculty members across campus engaged with the project. Students enrolled in "Microbes in the Living Building" (NS156) explored the role microorganisms play in the built environment, particularly the treatment of greywater and composting biogeochemical processes. We applied microbiology lab methods to assess the characteristics and quantity of microorganisms throughout the building. |