ENTC 4900 - Industrial Efficiency

ENTC 4900 (4 credits). Independent Study – Industrial Efficiency. Evaluation of a real world manufacturer’s energy usage and developing a program of improvement for increasing efficiency and decreasing energy usage. Independent Study Schedule and Instructional Method.

The purpose of this class is to allow the students to work on a real world engineering technology assignment with complex requirements. Upon the successful completion of the course, the student will have developed and demonstrated the ability to:
• determine problem areas in a plant’s energy usage;
• determine and record the metrics required for analysis;
• develop programs for improving efficiencies or reducing energy usage;
• determine projections for savings, including a payback analysis;
• test a system that maintains ergonomics, efficiency, quality, and safety;

III - Texts and Materials

Required Textbook:  None 

Attendance is a nonissue as this is an independent study course that follows no set class schedule.

Grading is based on your performance as revealed in your in-class laboratories, homework assignments, project presentation and report, the midterm exam, and the final exam.

1. Project………….….…………………………….….………………………..………………50%
2. Paper/Presentation.…………………………………………………………..……………..50%

Minimum Score to Receive

A = 90, B+ = 87, B = 83, B- = 80, C+ = 77, C = 73, C- = 70, D+ = 67, D = 60, F = Below 60%

Students with documented needs for note taking, test taking, or other classroom accommodations should make arrangements with the instructor early in the term. Contact the ETSU Disability Services, Lower Level D.P. Culp Center (Seahorn Rd. entrance)
Voice: (423) 439-8346; Fax: (423) 439-8489; TDD: (423) 439-8370

VI - Attachment Link for Academic Misconduct, Disabilities, Counseling, Dates, Tutoring, etc.
http://www.etsu.edu/reg/academics/syllabus.aspx