Technology Ed

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Biofuels : Biofuels Course Description Fuel derived from renewable resources present an attractive alternative to petroleum, with benefits ranging from reduced green house gases to reduced dependency on foreign oil. "Biofuels" is a new course that provide students with an overview of the cellulose ethanol production process from biomass feedstock to finished product. The course reviews cellulose based biomass that can be pretreated and converted into biofuel. We also explore crop availability and pricing, fuel potential, case studies, and outlook for both food-grade and non food-grade crops. Course more...

Biomaterials Certificate Program : Biomaterials Certificate Program Program Description The Biomaterials Certificate Program is designed to build competency in the development and use of materials for biomedical applications. The program reviews the wide range of available materials, syntheses, characterization methods, fabrication techniques, in vivo and in vitro medical devices, advantages, limitations, and their outlook for the future. The Biomaterials Certificate Program is composed of the following three courses: Polymer more...

Biomedical Nanotechnology : Biomedical Nanotechnology Course Description Smaller can mean better. Nanotechnology is science at the molecular level. Like biotechnology and information technology, it is a growth industry with the potential to greatly change the world in which we live. Biomedical Nanotechnology is a course that investigates key areas in which nanotechnology can benefit biomedical applications, understanding of nanomaterials for various biomedical applications, wet and dry nanotechnology, and basics of nanofabrication. This course also introduces applications such as drug delivery, imaging and diagnostics, and tissue more...

Lean Six Sigma : Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course Description Welcome to Lean Six Sigma! Lean Six Sigma is a business and data-driven, disciplined approach to minimizing defects in any type of process (be it manufacturing or services). Popularized in the mid-90's by companies such as Motorola and GE, Six Sigma has grown greatly in acceptance among thousands of companies, and has proven to be both a time and money saver when implemented properly. This course is designed to provide students with an more...

New Product Development : New Product Development Certificate Program Program Description The New Product Development Certificate Program is designed to build competency in the process of transforming an idea to a commercial product. The program reviews the cradle to grave process of how to efficiently developing new products, and how to effectively take these products to the marketplace. The deliverables from this program is applicable to both small businesses and corporations. The New Product Development Certificate Program is composed of the following three courses: Managing Product Development Projects This more...

Polymer Science Fundamentals : Polymer Science Fundamentals Course Description Polymers are all around us- from medical products, to paper products, to polyvinyl chloride blood pressure cuffs, to polyester and nylon clothing materials. "Polymer Science" is a course that investigates these natural and man-made materials. We explore how these materials are synthesized, evaluated, and their commercial applications. We also review important properties that these materials possess, including their molecular, physical, chemical, thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties. Course more...

Project Management Professional : Project Management Professional Course Description "Project Management" is a course that covers the fundamentals of managing projects with the newcomer in mind. Project management is the discipline of organizing and managing resources in such a way that these resources deliver all the work required to complete a project within defined scope, time, and cost constraints. This course assumes students have no prior knowledge about project management, and delivers lessons and examples to build management skills. We review the examination of the more...

Software Testing : Software Testing Course Description Software Testing is a course that teaches the concepts necessary for students to progress from an informal, chaotic approach to a systematic and repeatable testing practice. It teaches students the basics of test planning, test design, test development, and test execution/validation utilizing the Test Maturity Model. Some of the methods illustrated will focus on effective test planning, test case design and review, understanding the manual test techniques, defect management, etc. Course more...

Supply Chain Management : Supply Chain Management Course Description Supply Chain Management involves the flows of materials and information among all of the firms that contribute value to a product, from the source of raw materials to end customers. Management of these activities logistics, communication, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and facility location - have been performed since the start of commercial activity. Elements of supply chain management have been studied and practiced for some time in marketing, logistics, and operations management. We will attempt to integrate these different perspectives to more...

Wastewater Treatment : Wastewater Treatment Technologies Course Description Wastewater Treatment is the process of removing contaminants from wastewater, and includes physical, chemical and biological removal processes. Wastewater Treatment Technologies is a course that reviews the various disinfectant technologies that are available for use, and are under development. We also review the various causes of biological growth including the microorganisms that contribute to equipment fouling and system factors that magnify growth. We provide a practical review of industrial biocides- more...

Lean Six Sigma

Leading Teams : Leading Teams Course Description Leading Teams is a course that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to be an outstanding team or group leader. The course will also provide fundamental tools from the behavioral and social sciences that will improve your ability to analyze organizational dynamics and take robust action. Bring your team/group to a higher level by confidently managing tasks and motivating members to be the best they can be. Course Outcome After completing Leading Teams, students will be able to: Maximize their more...