Energy Management

Name	Title	Credits	School
ENGY-600	Maintain Matriculation	0.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Matriculated students who do not register for course work in a regular semester (excluding summer) are expected to maintain matriculation by registering for this course. Students working exclusively on an ENGY 890 project must maintain matriculation by registering for ENGY 600.
ENGY-610	Energy Management	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Examination of a total management system needed for planning and control of energy resources in an organization, setting of objectives, developing policies and procedures, organizing and staffing, reporting and controlling, dealing with top management. Conducting preliminary and detailed energy audits, preparing energy balances, identifying conservation opportunities, ranking and analyzing capital projects (pay back, discounted cash flow, net present value methods). Cost accounting systems designed to highlight energy costs, setting up performance evaluation systems.
ENGY-615	Energy Equipment Assessment	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
An assessment of energy consuming equipment, control equipment and conservation equipment commonly utilized by large facilities. Vendor catalogs, guest lecturers and field trips used to study various equipment and systems including heating, cooling, refrigeration, lighting, HVAC distribution and control, insulation, passive design and computerized energy management systems. Based on first hand observation and investigation, students are required to prepare and deliver an oral and written presentation analyzing energy efficiency aspects of selected families of equipment. Prerequisite Course(s): ENGY-610
ENGY-620	Facilities Operation and Maintenance	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
This course covers management of building operations, development of maintenance programs, administration of capital projects, and planning of facility improvements. Evaluation of facilities for compliance with regulations, reduction of operating costs, and forecasting of maintenance requirements.
ENGY-625	Facilities Management Seminar	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Discussion of issues and problems commonly encountered in facilities management, including cost estimation, vendor selection, code compliance, space planning and risk reduction. Case studies are utilized to illustrate methods for improving the safety, appearance, efficiency and productivity of facilities.
ENGY-630	Facility Security and Contingency Planning	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
In this course we examine the technical and legal requirements for emergency planning at power plants and various other energy facilities. Security concerns are identified, and effective response strategies are presented. Among the topics covered are access control, hazard classifications, evacuation plans, and backup power equipment.
ENGY-635	Security Systems and Technology	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
In this course, students will be introduced to the integrated security systems which protect modern facilities. Students will examine how wireless and hardwired equipment for fire protection, crime prevention, and environmental monitoring can be centrally controlled. Intrusion countermeasures, such as barriers, detectors, and smart cards, are evaluated. The legal implications of surveillance and biometric authentication systems, including finger print, iris and retinal scanners, are discussed.
ENGY-640	Independent Guided Project	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Research projects, literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, development and validation of instructional sequences undertaken in this format should be in depth studies not available within the program offerings and comparable in work demands to the regular credit hour design. One credit of Guided Project is equal to three hours of academic work per week for 15 weeks.
ENGY-655	Environmental Economics	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Discussion of efficiency, externalities, social costs, public goods, equity, regulation, and economic incentives. Other topics include water quality, air quality, toxic pollutants, solid wastes, population growth, and conservation of natural resources. Particular attention is paid to specific issues such as acid rain, nuclear safety, and the green house effect.
ENGY-660	Environmental Policy Seminar	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
The social, ethical, political and economic dimensions of environmental issues are explored to provide a balanced framework for policy development. Criteria and objectives for environmental policy are related to the roles of individuals, businesses, and government. Technology, energy utilization, and natural resource management are viewed from the perspective of citizen participation, ecological lifestyles, sustainable societies, global consequences of human activities are examined in the context of international relations, Third World development, and the worldwide environmental movement.
ENGY-670	Energy Technology in Perspective	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
This course covers principles of power generation and energy conversion. Conventional and alternative energy technologies are described. Energy supply and utilization options are evaluated from technical, economic, and environmental perspectives.
ENGY-690	Energy Policy, Economics and Technology	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Analysis of past energy production and consumption patterns, production and distribution in the U.S. and abroad, examination of present and future energy technology, alternative energy sources and storage systems, energy pricing and production decisions, regulations, taxation, economic efficiency, social welfare, analysis of energy policies, with special emphasis on feasibility and desirability of available and evolving alternatives.
ENGY-695	Systems Engineering and Management	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Advanced concepts of systems engineering are introduced, and applied to the analysis and design of systems. The operational elements of systems are identified, described, and modeled at each stage of their life cycles. Performance parameters of engineering projects such as time, cost, quality and risk, are related to industry standards and customer requirements. The impacts of societal, organizational and human factors on decision-making, and the implementation of complex projects, are considered.
ENGY-710	Power Plant Systems	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Analyzed from a management point of view, study of power plant electrical systems and conventional fuel sources: transformation and distribution systems; reliability; power pools; reserve capability; generation of steam; generation planning; dispatching algorithms; turbines; and environmental controls.
ENGY-715	Energy-Efficient Lighting	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Principles of illumination are introduced, with particular emphasis on techniques for reducing energy costs associated with lighting. Criteria for the selection of bulbs, fixtures, ballasts and reflectors will be studied.
ENGY-725	Seminar in New Products and Technology	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Designed to emphasize the emerging products and technologies. New energy conservation equipment, generation and transmission equipment, and process and HVAC control equipment will be discussed with the help of vendor catalogs and guest lecturers. Typical term project will include comparing all the available techniques and/or products for performing a certain function. Prerequisite Course(s): ENGY-610
ENGY-730	Computer Applications for Energy Management	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
In this course students study various applications of computers in the Energy Management field. Off-the-shelf software is applied to load forecasting, utility operations, life cycle costings, and project management. Specialized software is applied to building energy analysis, heating/cooling calculations, facility maintenance management, and evaluation of alternative energy systems. Practical applications and problem solving skills are emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite Course(s): ENGY-610
ENGY-740	Solar Energy Technology	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
This course covers advanced concepts of solar energy. Students engage in performance analysis of complex solar energy systems. Current industry standard system analysis and synthesis tools are used to design and model energy delivery systems using solar energy. Computational models for energy efficiency and cost optimizations are explored; and students work with weekly case studies to evaluate example applications. A research paper on a contemporary solar energy topic is required. Prerequisite Course(s): ENGY-710
ENGY-745	Advanced Battery and Fuel Cell Technologies	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
This course looks at both the applications and science of batteries and fuel cells. It covers the relevant scientific and technological features. Stationary batteries for energy storage, fuel cells for power generation, and battery/fuel cell configurations for vehicle propulsion systems, are examined in depth. Examples of applications include telecommunications, uninterruptible power supplies, systems for safety/alarms, toll collection, asset tracking systems, medical equipment, and oil drilling.
ENGY-750	Energy and Environmental Law	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Analysis of strategies to simultaneously insure compliance with environmental law and energy project facilitation through detailed examination of legal remedies and policy options to regulate, control and abate energy related environmental impact. Emphasis placed on understanding specific environmental impacts stemming from utilization and pricing of conventional and renewable energy resources including toxic pollution, solid wastes, air and water quality, greenhouse effect, acid rain and conservation of natural resources; and to specific legal provisions of the National Energy Act, the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act.
ENGY-760	Transportation Technology Seminar	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
The various modes of transportation are studied, from the perspectives of energy efficiency, environmental impact, economic feasibility, and land use implications. Vehicle design and capabilities are reviewed, in the context of an overall transportation network. Emerging transportation technologies are discussed, such as alternative fuel vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and high speed rail systems.
ENGY-775	Alternative Energy Systems	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
In this course, the wide range of alternative energy options available for heating, cooling, transportation and power generation are presented. Renewable energy resources, such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass, are discussed in depth. Distributed generation systems, including fuel cells, photovoltaics, and mircroturbines, are analyzed from technical, economic, and environmental perspectives.
ENGY-790	Competitive Energy Markets	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
The changing structure of the utility industry, and the effects of deregulation, are discussed in order to develop strategies for adapting to competitive energy markets. The roles of utilities, power brokers, and independent power producers are examined. Methods for increasing efficiency and customer satisfaction are introduced. Reliability, access , wheeling, and stranded costs are considered.
ENGY-820	Automated Building Energy Control Systems	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Design of control systems for heating, ventilating , and air conditioning, and for total building system control. Localized automatic control systems: pneumatic, electrical, electronic, self powered, and hybrid systems. Centralized control and monitoring systems, computerized energy and building management systems for optimal energy utilization. Energy management and control system functions, applications, and design. Chairperson permission required
ENGY-830	Externship Program	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Students enrolled in this course will be given the opportunity to work in a field assigned in the area of their specialization and will be asked to meet professional standards set down by the organization to which they are assigned. Conferences will be held with the student during this period and the organization using the service will be asked to cooperate by reporting on the progress of the student. A pass/fail grade is recorded for this course; a written evaluation of performance is provided by the sponsoring agency or professional. 150 working hours are required to complete the externship. Chairperson permission required
ENGY-840	Energy Conservation Analysis	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
This course covers energy conservation methods for industrial, commercial and residential buildings. Facility energy systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and lighting, are analyzed. Students will learn how to evaluate energy system performance, improve energy efficiency, and demonstrate cost savings attainable through energy conservation.
ENGY-850	Advanced Topics Seminar	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Energy related topics and issues of current interest will be discussed and analyzed. Course content will vary, in response to developments in the energy field. Discussions and assignments will focus on a particular area of study, such as total energy systems, experimental vehicles, or decentralized electricity production. This course may be repeated, if content has changed.
ENGY-890	Thesis, Practicum Or Other Research	3.0	Engineering & Computing Sci
Selection of an area of investigation by the student, subject to faculty approval, and completion in the form of an academic or practicum based research study or a comprehensive examination (oral or written). Students are allowed a total of one calendar year in which to complete ENGY 890, beginning at the first day of the semester in which they register for ENGY 890. Students must maintain matriculation until they have completed ENGY 890. If the student does not complete ENGY 890 within one calendar year, or if their progress is judged to be unsatisfactory, the student will be required to reregister for ENGY 890 at full tuition.