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Department of 
Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies

COURSE SYLLABUS

EST 4420/5420 Energy & Environment  
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Mathis
OFFICE:MGB 204, Tel: 898-2113
E-mail: mmathis@mtsu.edu 
M 9:00 – 6:00  TW 9:00 – 4:00    
LECTURE: VIS 242, M 6:00 – 8:40 
LAB:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This introductory course is designed to give a broad overview of safety and health in the manufacturing, construction, and utilities industries, including pertinent laws, codes, regulations, standards, and product liability considerations.  Organizational and administrative principles and practices 
for safety management and safety engineering, accident investigation, safety; education, and safety enforcement are also addressed.  

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
None  mentioned

COURSE MATERIAL:  
TEXTBOOKS  REQUIRED :  National Safety Council Supervisor’s Safety 
                                                      Manual (9^th edition)                                      

EVALUATION AND GRADING :  
Three tests given, test must be completed on date scheduled.  Make-up tests 
will be given with a reduction of 10 points.  Each student is required to write 
and present a term paper on an approved safety topic.  Each student will 
complete a Safety Inspection.

POLICY ON MAKEUP WORK:  
In general, no makeup exam or assignment will be given, unless the instructor 
is notified in advance of an absence.  In case of emergencies, the instructor will decide whether to allow the student to make up the missed activity.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE CREDIT:  
An additional research paper will be required and assigned on an individual 
basis for those seeking graduate credit.

ATTENDANCE:
Class roll will be taken and attendance is expected for all class meetings.  

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

If you have a disability that may require assistance or accommodation, or you 
have questions related to any accommodations for testing, note takers, readers, etc., please speak with me as soon as possible.  Students may also contact the 
Office of  Disabled Students Services (898-2783) with questions about such services. 

    SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES / COURSE OUTLINE 

         ET  442/542  INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
Summer 99 Session II  Tues-Thurs 4:30 – 8:40p.m.
   
       Date                               Topic                                                                     Reading Chapters

                            Grading: 
                                    Tests:                                                  60% 
                                     Paper/Presentation                        20%
                                     Safety Inspection/Presentation   10%               
                                     Class Participation                          10%                                                                                              Grading scale:  A=93-100, B=87-92, C=75-86, D=70-74

ASSIGNMENTS 

ET 442/542  
Research Paper Assignment

Paper on Safety issue i.e. case study, regulations, history of OSHA,  
Workers compensation, safety devices.

Length:  10 – 12 pages or sufficient to cover topic.  

References:  7 – 9 references (be sure to use all references in body of paper)

Format:         1.  Title page 
                            Title of paper 
                            Name of author    SS# 
                            ET 442/542          Call#00565/00570
                            Date      (June 29, 1999)  

2.     Table of Contents  

*         Introduction
*         Related Literature research
*       Conclusion
*         Bibliography

                       3.     Bibliography  

Use APA or familiar style.