Southeast Missouri State University
Department: Industrial and Engineering Technology
Title of Course: Building Energy Management
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Course No.: FM565
Revision: New
Catalog Description and Credit Hours of Course:
Energy efficiency strategies for commercial and residential building energy systems. Topics
include passive and active energy systems, climate and comfort parameters, environmental
implications of the buildings, and carbon footprint management. 3 Credit hours (2 hours lecture
and 2 hours lab).
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Prerequisites: ET365
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Purposes or Objective of the Course:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Identify and evaluate “Energy Systems” (cooling, heating, pumping, lighting, etc.) in
commercial and residential buildings using technologies such as US-DOE Steam Tool,
PSAT, and FSAT.
2. Understand and analyze energy efficient strategies in building energy systems.
3. Understand the effect of building energy systems on the environment.
4. Perform data collection and analysis for energy efficiency measures.
5. Perform carbon footprint analysis and management in commercial and residential facilities.
6. Use simulation tools such as US-DOE EnergyPlus and DOE2 related to building energy
systems and evaluate energy savings opportunities.
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Expectations of Students:
A. Complete all assignments on time. Late work will not be accepted under any
circumstances unless excused by university policies. Arrangements should be made to
turn work in early.
B. Use professionalism when dealing with faculty, staff and students.
C. Students are expected to conduct necessary research to fulfill classroom assignments.
D. Class attendance and participation are strongly encouraged.
E. Take notes from textbook, and lecture discussions.
F. Pass tests, conduct research, read assigned materials for discussion and application.
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Course Content or Outline:
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Introduction
Forms of Energy and Emissions in Buildings
Energy Usage Monitoring Technologies
Use of Energy Measurement and Data Logging Equipment
Benchmarking Building Energy Performance
Smart Energy Usage and Regulation Systems
Energy Efficiency in HVAC Equipment
Building Energy Conservation
Building Control Systems
Energy Saving Opportunities & Improving Integration of Building Systems
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Carbon Footprint Analysis and Management
Estimating Energy Savings and Sensitivity Analysis Using Software Tools
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Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Materials or Equipment:
“Energy-Efficient Building Systems - Green Strategies for Operation and Maintenance” by Lal
Jayamaha, Dec 3, 2008 (ISBN 978-0-07148-282-0, publisher: McGraw-Hill).
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%
Graduate Students:
A. In-Class Assignments and Quizzes
B. Written Assignments
C. Mid Term Exam
D. Final Exam
E. Graduate Research Project & Presentation
20%
25%
20%
20%
15%
VIII. Grading Scale:
Undergraduate:
Graduate:
A =100 – 90%
A = 100 – 90%
B = 89 – 80%
B=
89 – 80%
C = 79 – 70%
C=
79 – 70%
D = 69 – 60%
F = Below 70%
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.
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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
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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.
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