SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology
Title of Course: Sustainable Energy Technologies
Course No.: ET425
Revision: New
I.
Catalog Description and Credit Hours of the Course:
A course exploring carbon footprint management, engineering and economic analysis,
payback analysis, and deployment analysis of sustainable energy options for industrial,
commercial and residential systems and processes. 3 credit Hours (Two hours lecture
plus two hours lab)
II.
Prerequisite: ET365
III.
Purpose or Objectives of the Course:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Gain a basic understanding of the need for utilizing sustainable systems.
2. Develop a practical understanding of sustainable energy systems.
3. Perform engineering analysis of solar, wind, biofuels, and other sustainable energy
systems.
4. Determine estimates of the economic costs and payback periods associated with
sustainable energy projects.
5. Gain an understanding of deployment feasibilities of various sustainable energy
technologies.
6. Calculate and manage carbon footprint of various sustainable energy options.
IV.
Expectations of Students
1. Complete all assignments on time. Use professionalism when dealing with faculty,
staff and students.
2. Students are expected to conduct necessary research to fulfill classroom assignments.
3. Class attendance and participation are strongly encouraged.
4. Take notes from textbook, and lecture discussions.
5. Pass tests, conduct research, read assigned materials for discussion and application.
V.
Course Content and Outline:
Topics
1. Present Energy Situation
2. Overview of Sustainable Energy Options
3. Engineering Analysis of Biofuels
4. Engineering Economic Analysis of Biofuels
5. Engineering Analysis of Wind and Solar Energy
6. Engineering Economic Analysis of Wind and Solar Energy
7. Payback Analysis of Sustainable Energy Systems
8. Carbon Footprint Management of Sustainable Energy Systems
9. Deployment Analysis of Sustainable Energy Systems
10. Other Sustainable Energy Sources
11. Financial Incentives (Tax credits, government loans, etc.)
Hrs
3
3
4
4
10
7
7
7
6
5
4
VI.
Textbook:
Renewable Energy – Technology, Economics, and the Environment, Kaltschmitt, Martin;
Streicher, Wolfgang; Wiese, Andreas (Eds.) Springer Verlag, 2007.
VII. Basis for Student Evaluation:
Undergraduate Students:
A. In-Class Assignments and Quizzes
B. Written Assignments
C. Mid Term Exam
D. Final Exam
25%
25%
25%
25%
VIII. Grading Scale:
A =100 – 90%
B = 89 – 80%
C = 79 – 70%
D = 69 – 60%
F = Below 60%
The weight of the evaluation criteria may vary according to each instructor and will be
communicated at the beginning of the course.
IX.
Academic Policy Statement:
Students will be expected to abide by the University Policy for Academic Honesty
regarding plagiarism and academic honesty. Refer to:
http://www6.semo.edu/judaffairs/code.html
X.
Student with Disabilities Statement:
If a student has a special need addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and requires materials in an alternative format, please notify the instructor at the
beginning of the course. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate special needs.