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The problem of insufficient resources challenges scientists to look beyond fossil fuels for energy to power the world. Using a variety of energy production and experimentation equipment including wind power, the Sterling engine, PEM fuel cell, and a photovoltaic array, students explore current technologies in alternate energy as well as the future applications of hydrogen fuel and biomass.

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Students become aware of the decisions architects make each day with regard to materials, their application to the site, and their visual appeal. They work through a series of design exercises and team projects in a professional architectural environment. Architectural form modeling, combined with the use of CAD software, provide an opportunity for genuine design activities.

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From the extraction of DNA to the use of microbes to clean up environmental damage, the science of biotechnology has surged to the forefront of technological advancement. Student teams perform a series of significant industrial and biological experiments that explore the bioscience advancements that enhance the utility of fiber, food, fuel, and plastics as the building blocks of our modern society.

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Students explore the technological aspects of digital communications and practice the scientific and engineering principles that make it possible. They perform hands on activities using fiber optics, computer networking and video conferencing. They will experiment with a variety of web-based productions using Java applications, animations, and image processing techniques.

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Students explore construction systems including framing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and plot planning. Construction mathematics is emphasized using a transit and a laser level. In this Unit students understand systems thinking, and the integration of materials, labor, costs, and site management in every phase of building.

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Our custom designed digital electronics trainer makes this difficult subject understandable. Students manufacture a digital circuit board from base components. They develop a digital project with component placement, fabrication and testing.

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Defining the effects of technology’s impact on water, land and air quality is the primary mission of this exploration into environmental management. Students use professional quality water and air sampling apparatus and perform a variety of particulate and chemical tests. They use the unique water table and earth strata simulator to investigate the effects of pollution on ground water.

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Manufacturing and production technology is a conscious exploration of the processes that take raw materials to finished goods. Student teams take their designs from concept sketches to finished products while defining the systems structure of a manufacturing enterprise. Their manufacturing process activities will use CNC equipment, plastics mold design and rapid prototyping. This IIU provides students with the opportunity to create new products of their own design.

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Students develop an understanding of the materials and processes used to create the products they encounter every day. They’ll use, test, and process natural and synthetic materials like plastics, metals, wood composites and textiles. Using the Paxton TSB 5000 Materials Tester and other technical apparatus, student teams will explore the properties of raw and processed materials

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Students learn the methods and techniques for developing interactive media. They engage in a wide range of projects using digital video equipment, multimedia development programs and the latest techniques in digital imaging.

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Students use two computer controlled robots and a fluid power/pneumatics trainer to emulate industrial processes. They'll see how the electronic and mechnical components of robots function. They'll gain an understanding of sensors and programming methods used in robotics while conducting a series of robotic experiments.

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Transportation technology is the systematic movement of people and goods and its effect on society. Each system, land, sea, and air, is a group of micro-systems working together for efficiency and effectiveness. Student teams design a maglev train, use a buoyancy tank to test scale hull designs, and investigate the characteristics of wing sections in the wind tunnel. They use an aeronautics trainer to chart and execute flight operations.

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