Spring Semester 2015

90% of students have never participated in online learning before! Students are spending 5-7 hours per week on each course Current Registered Students reside in: Lebanon Egypt U.A.E K.S.A Spain Other 2

# of Students AUB 16 AUC 13 LAU 6 Total 35 3

No. Course Title Credits Faculty Member # of Registered students PRGR 602* Green Technologies System Approach to Sustainability and Management (Core Course) 3 Dr. Khaled Tarabieh 22 PRGR 610 Solar Radiation (Energy Course) 1 Dr. Amr Searjeddine 2 PRGR 611 Solar Electricity using PV Technology (Energy Course) 1 Dr. Sami Karak 4 PRGR 615 Biofuels (Energy Course) 1 Dr. Tarek Ghaddar 2 PRGR 620 PRGR 637 PRGR 638 Energy Systems & Sustainable Environments (Energy Course) Green building basics and building rating practices (Buildings Course) Sustainable Restoration of Existing Buildings (Buildings Course) 2 Dr. Wassim Habchi 2 1 Dr. Issam Srour 17 1 Dr. Khaled Tarabieh 1 Dr. Ghassan Chehab 10 PRGR 650 Water Instrumentation (Water Course) 1 Dr. Barbar Akle 2 PRGR 656 Water Networks Design (Water Course) 1 Dr. Emad Imam 3 PRGR 660 Water Resources Planning and Management (Water Course) 2 Dr. Hadi Jaafar 2 4

Nationalities of Students Registered: Lebanese Egyptian Canadian American Australian Others.. 5

Average age of Students Registered: 32 years old 40-50; 17% Average Age of Students 30-40; 17% 20-30; 65% 20-30 30-40 40-50 6

ProGreen Students Majors Chemistry; 3% Other; 3% Architecture; 34,00% ; 60% Architecture Chemistry Other 7

Chemistry; 6% Business; 6% Architecture ; 25% AUB Students Majors (Spring 2015) ; 63% Architecture Business Chemistry Architecture ; 38,50% AUC Students Majors (Spring 2015) ; 61,50% Architecture LAU Students Majors, 100%, 8

Concentrations at AUC (Spring 2015) Water; 15,38% Energy; 53,84% Building 30.76% Building Energy Water Concentrations at LAU (Spring 2015) Water 16.66% Energy 16.66% Building 66.66% Building Energy Water Concentrations at AUB (Spring 2015) Water; 18,75% Energy; 18,75% Building; 62,50% Building Energy Water 9

Energy ; 31% Water; 17% Building ; 51% Building Energy Water 10

Faculty Testimonials "The Pro-Green diploma combines two essential success factors. First, it exposes professionals to the latest on sustainable development, one of the hottest topics in research and a must nowadays in industry. Second, the fact that it is online offers participants the flexibility to incorporate it comfortably within their busy daily schedules. The importance of having such a diploma in the region lies in the fact that courses are mostly tailored for our region and target our region's basic needs. The concepts are not far-fetched and can be easily implemented by the participants in their respective careers. As such, the Pro-Green diploma is a great initiative towards more serious incorporation of sustainable development in our region." - Ghassan R Chehab, PhD, Associate Prof. Civil & Environmental Engineer, AUB 11

Student Testimonials "Through comprehensive lectures, flexible study hours, and amiable learning environment, the Pro-Green diploma is both an enjoyable and enriching learning experience. Offered through a user-friendly online platform, the diploma allows for the understanding and direct application of the recent practices in ecofriendly building. Moreover, the interdisciplinary backgrounds of the professors and colleagues make this program a real -life simulation of a professional integrated project team working towards Sustainability!" - Rony Hobeika, Architect Buildings Specialization "I am currently enrolled in the Progreen Diploma Program. It s been very interesting and beneficial learning about green buildings and the LEED certificate, especially since I am currently working on a project applying for LEED certification. Also, this program is advantageous because it s an online based course with a flexible schedule that suits engineers working and having busy schedules such as myself." - Zeina Habib, Civil Engineer - Buildings Specialization "Getting the chance to rejoin my alma mater has been a 28-year old secret desire. Being able to fulfill such desire, with my hectic work schedule, in a flexible, online learning environment was a lifetime opportunity. Pro-Green diploma fit perfectly with my aspirations for gearing my business towards sustainable engineering and efficient energy use. The whole MENA region is ready to embrace sustainable construction as the way forward towards durable development. This is the future: come on board / join the ride." - Osman M. Adra, Mechanical Engineer - Buildings Specialization 12