Southeast Missouri State University
Department: Industrial and Engineering Technology
Title of Course: Sustainable & Green Manufacturing
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Course No.: IM455
Revision: New
Catalog Description and Credit Hours of Course:
This course examines the concept of “Sustainable Manufacturing” using green materials,
methods and technologies that are energy efficient, sustainable and friendly to the environment.
It will cover topics on carbon footprint management, sustainable manufacturing process design,
and life-cycle assessment for industrial processes. 3 Credit hours (2 hours lecture and 2 hours
lab)
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Prerequisites: ET425
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Purposes or Objective of the Course:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the concept of “sustainability” in manufacturing.
2. Understand how “sustainable manufacturing” relates to current technologies and
manufacturing decisions.
3. Perform carbon footprint analysis specific to manufacturing systems and processes using
QuickPEP, ChemPEP, and NEAT.
4. Perform life-cycle assessment of manufacturing processes.
5. Understand global perspectives on sustainable manufacturing practices.
6. Evaluate the economics and environmental impact of sustainable manufacturing alternatives.
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Expectations of Students:
A. Complete all assignments on time. Use professionalism when dealing with faculty, staff and
students.
B. Students are expected to conduct necessary research to fulfill classroom assignments.
C. Class attendance and participation are strongly encouraged.
D. Take notes from textbook, and lecture discussions.
E. Pass tests, conduct research, read assigned materials for discussion and application.
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Course Content or Outline:
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1. Technology and sustainability
2. Sustainable engineering concepts
3. Technological change and evolving risk
4. Industrial product development
5. Design for environment and for sustainability
6. An introduction to life-cycle assessment (LCA)
7. Manufacturing Systems analysis
8. Sustainable manufacturing resources management
9. Carbon footprint analysis and management of manufacturing processes
10. Sustainable engineering in developing countries
11. Sustainability management in manufacturing corporation
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Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Materials or Equipment:
“Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Engineering” by T. E. Graedel and Braden R. Allenby, 1st
edition, Copyright 2010 (ISBN 9780136008064, publisher: Prentice Hall).
VII. Basis for Student Evaluation:
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In-Class Assignments and Quizzes
Written Assignments
Mid Term Exam
Final Exam
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25%
VIII. Grading Scale:
Undergraduate:
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.
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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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