Online Continuing Education Course Library for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors

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Our professional development online courses cover architectural engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, industrial engineering, power engineering, transportation engineering, highway engineering, agricultural engineering, manufacturing engineering, metallurgical engineering, mining engineering, nuclear engineering, petroleum engineering, sanitary engineering, material science.

Our continuing education online course topics include engineering ethics, professional conduct, project management, risk management, legal issues, expert witness, construction management, business management, cost management, professional ethics, leadership, IBC BOCA SBCCI IBCO ICC UBC ASCE IEEE ASME ASTM ANSI ASHRAE NORSOK standards, OSHA safety regulation, EPA guidelines, board law and rule, minimum technical standards for land surveying, HVAC, plumbing, pumps, valves, piping systems, control system, building automation, lighting, security, communication, surveying, mapping, land boundary survey, easements, vertical curves, horizontal curves, expert witness, GIS management and policies, GIS, GPS, bridge, roadway, water, wastewater, design-build, computer application, engineering software, MathCad, Excel spreadsheet, cold-formed steel design, steel structure, concrete structure, masonry, timber, wood, truss, joist, beam-column, fire wall, retaining wall, foundation design, sustainable design, building code, fire protection, life safety, hydrology, hydraulics, geology, flood management, landscaping, interior design, landscape architecture, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accessible design, health, safety and welfare (HSW).

Free online course is available to new users. Corporate discount is available to companies with minimum three professional engineers, surveyors and architects.

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Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: A101

CEU Course Title:      Architectural Concrete

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: Architectural concrete comes in many shapes and sizes, and is used for finishing or decoration on a building surface, as opposed to a structural use. This online course provides guidance for the design and construction of architectural concrete, including planning and design, forms, materials and proportions, batching and transporting, placement, curing and form removal, exposed aggregate surfaces, finishing, and quality assurance. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-1-2009: Architectural Concrete (1997 edition, 52 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: A101A

CEU Course Title:      Architectural Concrete^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: Architectural concrete comes in many shapes and sizes, and is used for finishing or decoration on a building surface, as opposed to a structural use. This online course provides guidance for the design and construction of architectural concrete, including planning and design, forms, materials and proportions, batching and transporting, placement, curing and form removal, exposed aggregate surfaces, finishing, and quality assurance. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-1-2009: Architectural Concrete (1997 edition, 52 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: A102

CEU Course Title:      Roofing and Waterproofing

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: This online course provides guidelines for design of roofing and waterproofing systems for building construction. It covers design of new low-slope and steep roof systems, reroofing of existing buildings, and waterproofing, and dampproofing systems. The course materials are based entirely on the US military handbook MIL-HDBK-1001/5A: Roofing and Waterproofing. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: A103

CEU Course Title:      Joint Sealing for Buildings

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This online course provides criteria for the design of building joints and for the selection of sealants to prevent entry of water, air, dust, light, or sound through the joints. The contents also cover joint movement, approximate joint dimensions, joint size, materials, and selection of sealants. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual TM 5-805-6 of Department of the Army USA: Joint Sealing for Buildings This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: A103A

CEU Course Title:      Joint Sealing for Buildings^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This online course provides criteria for the design of building joints and for the selection of sealants to prevent entry of water, air, dust, light, or sound through the joints. The contents also cover joint movement, approximate joint dimensions, joint size, materials, and selection of sealants. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual TM 5-805-6 of Department of the Army USA: Joint Sealing for Buildings This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: A104

CEU Course Title:      Definitions of Terms Commonly Used in Architecture and Interior Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course contains compilation of almost 1500 bits and pieces of Architectural and Interior Design terminology. The definitions and/or descriptions contained herein provide guidelines to resolve ambiguities in common usage of terms or to address particular considerations regarding the interactions of people, infrastructure and environment.

The compilation is arranged in an alphabetical order for easy referencing. This 4-hour course shall be useful to the professionals who plan, design, construct, manage and use the building services infrastructure.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: A105

CEU Course Title:      Preservation Standards and Guidelines for Historic Buildings

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for establishing professional standards and providing advice on the preservation and protection of all cultural resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, apply to all proposed development grant-in-aid projects assisted through the National Historic Preservation Fund, and are intended to be applied to a wide variety of resource types, including buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts. They address four treatments: Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration, and Reconstruction. The treatment Standards, developed in 1992, were codified as 36 CFR Part 68 in the July 12, 1995 Federal Register (Vol. 60, No. 133).

This (five hour) course will be specifically based on the portion of those standards and guidelines, which concern “Preservation” of historic buildings. Preservation is defined as the act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of an historic property. Work, including preliminary measures to protect and stabilize the property, generally focuses upon the ongoing maintenance and repair of historic materials and features rather than extensive replacement and new construction. New exterior additions are not within the scope of this treatment; however, the limited and sensitive upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other code-required work to make properties functional is appropriate within a preservation project.

Please note that The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties are only regulatory for projects receiving federal grant-in-aid funds; otherwise, the Standards and Guidelines are intended only as general guidance for work on any historic building.

This course is based entirely on the selected “Preservation” portion of The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings published by the U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: A106

CEU Course Title:      Rehabilitation Standards and Guidelines for Historic Buildings

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for establishing professional standards and providing advice on the preservation and protection of all cultural resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, apply to all proposed development grant-in-aid projects assisted through the National Historic Preservation Fund, and are intended to be applied to a wide variety of resource types, including buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts. They address four treatments: Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration, and Reconstruction. The treatment Standards, developed in 1992, were codified as 36 CFR Part 68 in the July 12, 1995 Federal Register (Vol. 60, No. 133).

In Rehabilitation, historic building materials and character-defining features are protected and maintained as they are in the treatment Preservation; however, an assumption is made prior to work that existing historic fabric has become damaged or deteriorated over time and, as a result, more repair and replacement will be required. Thus, latitude is given in the Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitation to replace extensively deteriorated, damaged, or missing features using either traditional or substitute materials. Of the four treatments, only Rehabilitation includes an opportunity to make possible an efficient contemporary use through alterations and additions.

This (five-hour) course will be specifically based on the portion of those standards and guidelines, which concern “Rehabilitation” of historic buildings. Rehabilitation is defined as the act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values.

Please note that The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties are only regulatory for projects receiving federal grant-in-aid funds; otherwise, the Standards and Guidelines are intended only as general guidance for work on any historic building.

This course is based entirely on the selected “Rehabilitation” portion of The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings published by the U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: A107

CEU Course Title:      Restoration Standards and Guidelines for Historic Buildings

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for establishing professional standards and providing advice on the preservation and protection of all cultural resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, apply to all proposed development grant-in-aid projects assisted through the National Historic Preservation Fund, and are intended to be applied to a wide variety of resource types, including buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts. They address four treatments: Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration, and Reconstruction. The treatment Standards, developed in 1992, were codified as 36 CFR Part 68 in the July 12, 1995 Federal Register (Vol. 60, No. 133).

Rather than maintaining and preserving a building as it has evolved over time, the expressed goal of the Standards for Restoration and Guidelines for Restoring Historic Buildings is to make the building appear as it did at a particular—and most significant—time in its history. As opposed to other treatments, the scope of work in Restoration can include removal of features from other periods; missing features from the restoration period may be replaced, based on documentary and physical evidence, using traditional materials or compatible substitute materials. The final guidance emphasizes that only those designs that can be documented, as having been built should be re-created in a restoration project.

This (five-hour) course will be specifically based on the portion of those standards and guidelines, which concern “Restoration” of historic buildings. Restoration is defined as the act or process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character of a property as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of features from other periods in its history and reconstruction of missing features from the restoration period. The limited and sensitive upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other code-required work to make properties functional is appropriate within a restoration project.

Please note that The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties are only regulatory for projects receiving federal grant-in-aid funds; otherwise, the Standards and Guidelines are intended only as general guidance for work on any historic building.

This course is based entirely on the selected “Restoration” portion of The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings published by the U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: A108

CEU Course Title:      Reconstruction Standards and Guidelines for Historic Buildings

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This (Two-hour) course will be specifically based on the portion of those standards and guidelines, which concern “Reconstruction” of historic buildings. Reconstruction is defined as the act or process of depicting, by means of new construction, the form, features, and detailing of a non-surviving site, landscape, building, structure, or object for the purpose of replicating its appearance at a specific period of time and in its historic location.

Reconstruction as a Treatment

When a contemporary depiction is required to understand and interpret a property’s historic value (including the re-creation of missing components in a historic district or site); when no other property with the same associative value has survived; and when sufficient historical documentation exists to ensure an accurate reproduction, Reconstruction may be considered as a treatment. Prior to undertaking work, a documentation plan for Reconstruction should be developed.

The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for establishing professional standards and providing advice on the preservation and protection of all cultural resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, apply to all proposed development grant-in-aid projects assisted through the National Historic Preservation Fund, and are intended to be applied to a wide variety of resource types, including buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts. They address four treatments: Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration, and Reconstruction. The treatment Standards, developed in 1992, were codified as 36 CFR Part 68 in the July 12, 1995 Federal Register (Vol. 60, No. 133).

Please note that The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties are only regulatory for projects receiving federal grant-in-aid funds; otherwise, the Standards and Guidelines are intended only as general guidance for work on any historic building.

This course is based entirely on the selected “Reconstruction” portion of The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings published by the U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C101

CEU Course Title:      What Do Engineers and Architects Need to Know about Finite Element Methods?

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $75

PDH Course Description: Finite element method is a powerful engineering analysis tool, and has been widely used in engineering since it was introduced in the 1950s. This course presents the basic theory and simple application of the finite element method (FEM) along with the common FEM terminology. The emphasis of this course is on the fundamental concepts of finite element analysis. A list of major finite element software is also presented in the course along with their features and capabilities. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C101A

CEU Course Title:      What Do Engineers and Architects Need to Know about Finite Element Methods?^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $79

PDH Course Description: Finite element method is a powerful engineering analysis tool, and has been widely used in engineering since it was introduced in the 1950s. This course presents the basic theory and simple application of the finite element method (FEM) along with the common FEM terminology. The emphasis of this course is on the fundamental concepts of finite element analysis. A list of major finite element software is also presented in the course along with their features and capabilities. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C102

CEU Course Title:      Environmental Protection Agency Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: To safeguard the waters of the United States, licensed professional engineers must fully understand the EPA requirements and provisions contained in 40 CFR Part 112, Oil Pollution Prevention Act (Spill Plan Regulation). Most oil and petroleum storage facilities are required to have on file a SPCC Plan. This course will prepare engineers to be familiar with 40 CFR Part 112- Oil Pollution Prevention regulations and to have a better understanding of the requirements and other regulatory provisions for preparing Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans for the storage of petroleum regulated substances. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C102A

CEU Course Title:      Environmental Protection Agency Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: To safeguard the waters of the United States, licensed professional engineers must fully understand the EPA requirements and provisions contained in 40 CFR Part 112, Oil Pollution Prevention Act (Spill Plan Regulation). Most oil and petroleum storage facilities are required to have on file a SPCC Plan. This course will prepare engineers to be familiar with 40 CFR Part 112- Oil Pollution Prevention regulations and to have a better understanding of the requirements and other regulatory provisions for preparing Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans for the storage of petroleum regulated substances.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C103

CEU Course Title:      An Overview of Hazardous Gas Detection

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two hour online course provides the student with a basic understanding of the current technology of hazardous gas detection. The theory of gas detection and the practical application of gas detection were discussed in the course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C104

CEU Course Title:      The Unique and Unusual Properties of Water

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Water is one of the most common and ordinary substances that we encounter on a day to day basis, yet most people do not truly understand the significance that water plays in shaping our environment and in sustaining life. This course provides an introduction to some of the unique and unusual properties of water - the exceptionally high freezing and boiling points, high heat capacity, high latent heats of evaporation and fusion, and high surface tension. Brief discussions of general chemical bonding and the structure of the water molecule are included to explain the causes of these unusual properties. The course also includes discussion on the practical applications and the significance of the unique and unusual properties of water. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C105

CEU Course Title:      Landscape Design and Planting Criteria

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: Landscape plantings harmonize the development with the surrounding natural and human environment. The purpose of this course is to help engineers and architects understand the basic principles of landscape design. The course material provides planting design guidelines for preserving and improving the quality of the visual environment; prescribes standard practices and techniques for planting and initial care of plant materials; and includes guidance for the selection and establishment of turf. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C106

CEU Course Title:      Design of Small Water Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $145

PDH Course Description: This online course provides guidance and criteria for the design of small water supply, treatment, and distribution systems. Water quality, water quantity, water sources, water treatment, pumping, storage and distribution are discussed. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-503: Design of Small Water Systems (1999 edition, 83 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C107

CEU Course Title:      Small Wastewater Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   15 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   15 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   15 LU

Online Course Price:    $349

PDH Course Description: This online course provides guidance and criteria for the design and selection of small-scale wastewater treatment facilities. Information necessary to select, size, and design such wastewater treatment unit processes, and guidance to generally available and accepted references including detailed design examples for such information are presented. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-501: Small Wastewater Systems (1999 edition, 221 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C109

CEU Course Title:      Conduits, Culverts and Pipes

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $145

PDH Course Description: This online course provides guidance on the design and construction of conduits, culverts, and pipes. Design procedures for trench/embankment earth loadings, highway loadings, railroad loadings, surface concentrated loadings, and internal/external fluid pressures are presented. Life cycle cost and product service life of different materials are also discussed. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-2902: Conduits, Culverts and Pipes (1998 edition, 85 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C110

CEU Course Title:      Painting: New Construction And Maintenance

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: This course provides painting guidance to engineering, operations, maintenance, and construction personnel and other individuals responsible for the protection of structures based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Manual on Painting - New Construction And Maintenance. It gives broad-base instructions on corrosion and corrosion protection using protective coating and state-of-the-art procedures that can be employed on Corps and other civil projects, which can aid in attaining better and, from a long-range viewpoint, more economical paint jobs. Although this manual is not intended to be a general textbook on coatings and coatings application, the complexity of the modern coatings field justifies something more than a bare, utilitarian approach to the presentation of useful information. Therefore, moderately detailed discussions of coating materials and characteristics of applied coating systems are included, even though their immediate usefulness may not be apparent to those who are interested only in "practical" information. Materials such as galvanizing, metallizing, and protective tapes are also discussed even though they are not commonly considered paints or coatings. The inclusion of these subjects illustrates that the protection of metal surfaces cannot logically be divided into precise, independent subjects. Because this manual will be used extensively as a reference it includes a complete topic index to facilitate locating specific information. In addition, Appendices will help locate references to particular standard specifications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C111

CEU Course Title:      Recreation Planning and Design Criteria

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This online course provides guidance to the planning and design of recreation areas, sites, and facilities. Basic design considerations for major components of recreation areas are presented. The objective of this course is intended to produce safe, efficient, cost effective recreation facilities that are accessible and enjoyable to all. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-1-400: Recreation Planning and Design Criteria (1987 edition, 63 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C115

CEU Course Title:      Site Planning and Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $95

PDH Course Description: Site planning is the art of evaluating a site, determining an appropriate program of activity and organizing that activity on the site. Site design is the art of arranging facilities on the site in support of the desired activity. This course describes the site planning and design process used to develop a project which fulfills facility requirements and creates the optimal relationship with the natural site, and provides general site design guidelines and criteria for design of on-site vehicular circulation and parking. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Technical Manual TM 5-803-14: Site Planning and Design (1994 edition, 77 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C115A

CEU Course Title:      Site Planning and Design^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Site planning is the art of evaluating a site, determining an appropriate program of activity and organizing that activity on the site. Site design is the art of arranging facilities on the site in support of the desired activity. This course describes the site planning and design process used to develop a project which fulfills facility requirements and creates the optimal relationship with the natural site, and provides general site design guidelines and criteria for design of on-site vehicular circulation and parking. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Technical Manual TM 5-803-14: Site Planning and Design (1994 edition, 77 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C116

CEU Course Title:      Retaining and Flood Walls

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   15 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   15 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   15 LU

Online Course Price:    $349

PDH Course Description: This course provides engineers and contractors with guidance for the safe design and economical construction of retaining and flood walls based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Design Manual on Retaining and Flood Walls. This manual is intended primarily for retaining walls which will be subjected to hydraulic loadings such as flowing water, submergence, wave action, and spray, exposure to chemically contaminated atmosphere, and/or severe climatic conditions. Retaining walls are defined as any wall that restrains material to maintain a difference in elevation. A flood wall is defined as any wall having as its principal function the prevention of flooding of adjacent land. This course describes procedures for the design of retaining and flood walls on shallow foundations, i.e., bearing directly on rock or soil. A flood wall is treated as a special case of a retaining wall. Unless specifically noted, the guidance herein applies to both retaining and flood walls. Both geotechnical and structural aspects of wall design are included. Coordination between geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and geologists in the design of retaining and flood walls is essential. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C117

CEU Course Title:      Design of Sheet Pile Walls

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This course provides guidance for the safe design and economical construction of sheet pile retaining and flood walls based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Design Manual on Design of Sheet Pile Walls. This manual provides information on foundation exploration and testing procedures, analysis techniques, allowable criteria, design procedures, and construction consideration for the selection, design, and installation of sheet pile walls. The guidance is based on the present state of the technology for sheet pile-soil-structure interaction behavior. This course provides design guidance intended specifically for the geotechnical and structural engineer. It also provides essential information for others interested in sheet pile walls such as the construction engineer in understanding construction techniques related to sheet pile wall behavior during installation. Since the understanding of the physical causes of sheet pile wall behavior is actively expanding by better definition through ongoing research, prototype, model sheet pile wall testing and development of more refined analytical models, this manual is intended to provide examples and procedures of what has been proven successful. This is not the last nor final word on the state of the art for this technology. We expect, as further practical design and installation procedures are developed from the expansion of this technology, that these updates will be issued as changes to this manual. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C118

CEU Course Title:      Design of Pile Foundations

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: This course provides engineers and contractors with design guidance and criteria for design of pile foundations based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Design Manual on Design of Pile Foundations. This manual provides information, foundation exploration and testing procedures, load test methods, analysis techniques, allowable criteria, design procedures, and construction consideration for the selection, design, and installation of pile foundations. The guidance is based on the present state of the technology for pile-soil-structure-foundation interaction behavior. This manual provides design guidance intended specifically for the geotechnical and structural engineer but also provides essential information for others interested in pile foundations such as the construction engineer in understanding construction techniques related to pile behavior during installation. Since the understanding of the physical causes of pile foundation behavior is actively expanding by better definition through ongoing research, prototype, model pile, and pile group testing and development of more refined analytical models, this manual is intended to provide examples and procedures of what has been proven successful. This is not the last nor final word on the state of the art for this technology. We expect, as further practical design and installation procedures are developed from the expansion of this technology, that these updates will be issued as changes to this manual. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C119

CEU Course Title:      Bearing Capacity of Soils

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: This course provides guidance for calculation of the bearing capacity of soil under shallow and deep foundations supporting various types of structures and embankments based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Design Manual on Bearing Capacity of Soils. This manual presents estimates of obtaining the bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations for certain soil and foundation conditions using well-established, approximate solutions of bearing capacity. Principles for evaluating bearing capacity presented in this manual are applicable to numerous types of structures such as buildings and houses, towers and storage tanks, fills, embankments and dams. These guidelines may be helpful in determining soils that will lead to bearing capacity failure or excessive settlements for given foundations and loads. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C120

CEU Course Title:      Technical Guidelines for Hazardous & Toxic Waste Treatment and Cleanup

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   15 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   15 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   15 LU

Online Course Price:    $349

PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide design guidelines that will aid civil and environmental engineers in the selection of remedial actions at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Some site-specific remedial technologies, including containment, treatment, and disposal systems, are also discussed. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-1-502: Technical Guidelines for Hazardous and Toxic Waste Treatment and Cleanup Activities (1994 edition, 337 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C122

CEU Course Title:      Stormwater: The No Exposure Exemption for Industrial Activity

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the No Exposure Exemption for stormwater permits that becomes applicable March 23, 2003. The requirement that an industrial facility must have "no discharge of pollutants in stormwater from industrial activities" is defined. The conditions that meet "No Exposure" are described. This information will be useful for any manufacturing facility that is considering or currently has claimed this exemption. This information also will enable the student to better understand material handling practices that protect the environment.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end that was designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C123

CEU Course Title:      Principles of Water Conservation and Reuse

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the principles of water conservation and water reuse. Water is vital to sustain life and economic growth. It is an increasingly scarce resource which requires careful management of all competing uses. This course will increase your awareness of the concepts of conservation and reuse, mainly focused on commercial and manufacturing facilities. Techniques for critically evaluating water use are described and some ideas on how to successfully implement saving programs are presented. Another benefit from this course will be awareness of water use that can be applied at home and can be shared with other water users. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end that was designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C124

CEU Course Title:      An Introduction to Environmental Regulations for Manufacturers and Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour course introduces the environmental regulatory system in the United States. It presents an introduction to the major federal environmental rules affecting manufacturers and industry. This course is organized to present these rules as follows:

• General requirements for chemical and materials management
• Air quality and emissions control regulatory program
• Water programs, including drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater
• Solid and hazardous waste regulatory program

This course will be particularly useful for persons who work in manufacturing and industries who want to understand what rules may affect their operations, and it will help persons familiar with some but not all of these environmental regulations to broaden their understanding of the regulatory system. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C126

CEU Course Title:      Engineering Use of Geotextiles

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This online course describes various geotextiles, test methods for evaluating their properties, and recommended design and installation procedures. The contents cover physical properties, functions, design methods, design details and construction procedures for geotextiles as used in pavements, railroad beds, retaining wall earth embankment, rip-rap, concrete revetment, and drain construction. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual TM 5-818-8/AFJMAN 32-1030 of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: Engineering Use Of Geotextiles. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C127

CEU Course Title:      Water Supply: Sources and General Considerations

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This online course provides guidance for selecting water sources and for developing suitable sources of supply from ground or surface sources. The contents cover water requirements, ground water and surface water supplies, water intake and pumping facilities, and water system design procedures. The course materials are based entirely on the the Technical Manual TM 5-813-1/AFM 88-10 of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: Water Supply Sources And General Considerations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C128

CEU Course Title:      Water Supply: Water Treatment

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This online course presents information on water quality standards and design criteria for water treatment processes. The contents also cover criteria to be followed in determining the necessity for and the extent of treatment, and procedures applicable to the planning of water treatment projects. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual TM 5-813-3/AFM 88-10 of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: Water Supply, Water Treatment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C129

CEU Course Title:      Water Supply: Water Storage

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $35

PDH Course Description: This online course provides design criteria for water storage requirements. The contents include a typical design analysis for tanks and reservoirs, and provide guidance on the procedures to be followed in selecting sites for such storage works. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual TM 5-813-4/AFM 88-10 of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: Water Supply, Water Storage. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C130

CEU Course Title:      Water Supply: Water Distribution

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $75

PDH Course Description: This online course provides criteria for design and construction of portable water distribution systems. The contents cover pressure regulation alternatives, distribution mains, distribution systems pressures, service connections, distribution system equipment, distribution system design. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual TM 5-813-5/AFM 88-10 of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: Water Supply, Water Distribution. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C132

CEU Course Title:      Operation and Maintenance: Water Supply Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   15 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   15 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   15 LU

Online Course Price:    $349

PDH Course Description: This online course provides technical guidance for operating and maintaining water supplies, treatment plants, storage facilities, and distribution systems. The contents cover water sources, unit processes of water treatment, pumping, distribution and storage, valves and hydrants, meters, instrumentation and control, cross-connection control and backflow prevention, general maintenance, swimming pool operation, and safety and health. The course materials are based entirely on the US military Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 3-230-02): Operation and Maintenance: Water Supply Systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C133

CEU Course Title:      Operation and Maintenance: Wastewater Treatment System

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   12 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   12 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   12 LU

Online Course Price:    $279

PDH Course Description: This online course provides technical guidance for operations and maintenance (O&M) of wastewater treatment systems. The contents cover regulatory compliance and monitoring; septic tanks; grease traps; oil/water separators; septage management; extreme climate operation; corrosion control; and chemical shipping and feeding. The course materials are based entirely on the US military Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 3-240-03): Operation and Maintenance: Wastewater Treatment System. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C134

CEU Course Title:      General Provisions and Geometric Design for Roads

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This online course provides general provisions and geometric design criteria for guidance in the design of roads, streets, walks, and open storage areas. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual TM 5-822-2/AFM 88-7 of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: General Provisions and Geometric Design for Roads, Streets, Walks, and Open Storage Areas. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C135

CEU Course Title:      Pavement Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This online course provides guidance for design of pavements and supporting materials for roads, streets, walks and open storage areas. The contents include procedures for conducting preliminary site reconnaissance, traffic analyses, and criteria for the design of subgrade, subbase, base courses, flexible and rigid pavements. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual TM 5-822-5/AFM 88-7 of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: Pavement Design for Roads, Street, Walks, and Open Storage Areas. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C138

CEU Course Title:      MSE Walls

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $139

PDH Course Description: Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls are growing in popularity. Variations on the basic design, including curves, tiers, railings, stairs, walkways and the like are making them more and more attractive to designers and architects. In this course you will find examples of the design of these walls and the principles which underlie those designs. You'll also become aware of some of the problems to avoid. The course assumes you already know how to design other types of earth retaining structures and that you understand some principles of soil mechanics. If you feel you need a refresher course, PDH Center offers an excellent course entitled Retaining and Flood Walls (C116) which covers MSE walls and many other types. This course emphasizes practical solutions for the day to day problems facing the practicing engineer or architect. Theories of earth science are mentioned but it is the application of those theories which is the focus of the course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C139

CEU Course Title:      Design and Permitting of Small Public Water Supplies in Florida (Chapters 64E-8, 62-550 and 62-555 FAC)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: Students of this six-hour course will benefit by becoming familiar with the Regulations of the Florida Administrative Code governing design and permitting of public water supplies and the resources available on the internet. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C140

CEU Course Title:      Contaminated Site Remediation Strategies Part I - Evaluation of Site Characteristics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four-hour course, "Evaluation of Site Characteristics," is one of a series of courses prepared by the author on "Contaminated Site Remediation Strategies." The course series are designed to provide fundamental and practical approaches to the selection and design of remedial action and closure alternatives for contaminated sites. This course describes pertinent site characteristics and their relevance in selecting contaminated site closure options and remediation processes. The course is presented in five sections with example questions to facilitate reviews.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C141

CEU Course Title:      Some Probabilistic Methods in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Dealing with uncertainty in engineering has been, and always will be a challenge. We can never predict certain things with absolute certainty so statistical methods will always be with us. Probability plays a major role in engineering. This course offers an introduction to some of the ways engineers use statistics in design and analysis. In it you will find examples and suggestions for way to broaden your knowledge of statistical concepts.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C142

CEU Course Title:      Stormwater: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and Best Management Practices

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four-hour course includes three parts. Part 1 discusses the Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWPP) Plan requirements for industrial facilities covered under the stormwater Multi Sector General Permit (MSGP). Part 2 discusses candidate Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified as applicable for stormwater programs at industrial facilities. These BMPs are specifically required under NPDES permits for stormwater discharges, as one part of the SWPP Plan. Part 3 includes several references to more detail on the topics in this course as well as related storm water management information. This information will be useful for any manufacturing facility or construction site covered by a MSGP or state equivalent. This information will enable the student to understand the requirements of the SWPP Plan, why BMPs are necessary, and when the various BMPs are most appropriate.

This course includes multiple-choice quiz that are designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C143

CEU Course Title:      Air Permitting - Lesson 1 - Types of Permits

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour course discusses the types of air permits that will be needed to comply with state and federal regulations. Requirements for filing air permit applications will be required for new facilities at new sites, new installations at existing sites, and changes that include modifications, reactivations, or relocations of existing emission sources. Since 1990, the EPA has been proposing and promulgating maximum achievable control technology (MACT) rules for the title V facilities that will result in changes to existing facilities just to comply. The MACT rule changes pioneered the concept of process changes as well as air pollution control equipment changes for compliance. The current requirements for air permitting now include existing facilities that will need to change processes or add-on air pollution control equipment. Permits are categorized as major, medium, and minor depending upon the category of the facility and the quantities of air pollutant emissions generated annually. This course will enable the student to comprehend the types of permits necessary when changing existing facility emission sources or adding new emission sources. Understanding these air permits will also enable the student to select the permit type for the facility.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C144

CEU Course Title:      Air Permitting - Lesson 2 - Engineering in Permit Applications

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This six-hour online course discusses the types of engineering skills, duties, and responsibilities generally applied to the preparation of air permit applications. Filing air permit applications will be required for installing new facilities at new sites, installing new equipment or increasing production capacity at existing sites, and changing air pollutant emission discharges when modifying, reactivating, or relocating existing emission sources. State and federal regulatory agencies provide outlines, checklists, instructions, blank forms, environmental rules, and resource information to guide the permit writer. Permit applications are processed more efficiently when the technical information is based on sound engineering principles. The duties, tasks, and responsibilities of the engineer start with developing clear descriptions of the planned new or modified equipment, process changes, or air pollution control equipment based upon Information from qualified suppliers, from state and federal regulatory agency guidance documents, and from environmental rule requirements. After determining the specific reasons for the permit application, the engineer alone or as a part of a work team will collect data and details for the changes planned at the facility; calculate production capacities, emissions, and air pollution control equipment efficiencies; prepare site, process, and equipment drawings; compare the environmental plans with existing information available from many state agencies and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), complete the required permit application forms, and provide the assembly in the checklist order specified by the specific reviewing agency. This course will enable the student to learn the engineering tasks, duties, and responsibilities that apply to the preparation of air permit applications meeting the requirements of state and federal regulatory agencies.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C151

CEU Course Title:      Design of High-Purity Water Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course examines the specifications for high purity water as established by various standards setting organizations such as The American Society for Testing and Materials, National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards, and the US Pharmacopoeia. In addition, the course examines the nature of water, the types of contaminants in water, and treatment methods for the control of contaminants in water. The design of most high purity water systems consists of a number of treatment methods integrated together to achieve the water quality objectives. The course examines common high purity water system process designs used to meet the various water quality specifications.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C152

CEU Course Title:      Rock Foundations

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   12 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   12 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   12 LU

Online Course Price:    $225

PDH Course Description: This course provides engineers and contractors with design guidance and technical criteria for design of rock foundations based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Manual on Rock Foundations. The manual provides a minimum standard to be used for designing a satisfactory rock foundation for the usual situation. It discussed design considerations, factor of safety, construction considerations, and selection of appropriate geotechnical instrumentation. The manual provides guidance on site investigation techniques and procedures, rock mass characterization and classification schemes, foundation deformation, sliding stability assessment, cut slope stability, and settlement and foundation bearing capacity. It also discusses conditions that cause construction or operation problems in rock foundation, such as underground cavities; swelling and squeezing rock, and gradational soil-rock contacts, rock weathering, saprolites, and residual soils. Unusual or special site, loading, or operating conditions may warrant sophisticated analytical designs that are beyond the scope of this manual.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C153

CEU Course Title:      Rock Reinforcement

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $185

PDH Course Description: This course provides engineers and geologists with design guidance on the techniques and procedures of rock reinforcement for underground and surface structures in civil engineering works. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-1-2907: Rock Reinforcemnt. The manual discusses various reinforcing techniques using tensioned rock bolts, untensioned reinforcement elements, high capacity tensioned rock anchors and surface treatment. The appendices of the manual cover the background and history of rock reinforcement and provide sample specifications for rock bolts and anchors.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C155

CEU Course Title:      Earth Pressure and Retaining Wall Basics for Non-Geotechnical Engineers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course is intended for a wide range audience and in particular, the non-geotechnical engineer. Therefore it is not an exhaustive review of the subject. The objective of the course is to discuss the three types of lateral earth pressure (at rest, active and passive) that apply to a wall and describe how each is calculated. The course then uses this information and discusses the method of calculating the active earth pressure force using the Rankine and Coulomb methods described in this course. The method for calculating the factors of safety for sliding, overturning and bearing capacity are discussed. Basic examples are provided to illustrate the concepts.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C156

CEU Course Title:      Coastal Terminology and Geologic Environments

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course is one of a series of courses that provide an overview of coastal geology and a discussion of data sources and study methods applicable to coastal geological field studies. The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 2 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1810 Coastal Geology, which provides general background information on coastal nomenclature and concepts like datums and water levels. It also discusses waves and tides and changes in sea level - processes which cause geologic change in the coastal zone. The intent is to give a reader a basic understanding of some of the processes which cause coastal change and serve as a foundation for the discussions of specific coastal features in the other courses of the series.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C157

CEU Course Title:      Coastal Classification and Morpholgy

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: This course is one of a series of courses that provide an overview of coastal geology and a discussion of data sources and study methods applicable to coastal geological field studies. The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 3 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1810 Coastal Geology, which discusses the coastal classification scheme of Francis Shepard. In addition, discussions and examples of specific coastlines are given following Shepard’s outline.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C158

CEU Course Title:      Coastal Morphodynamics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   7 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   7 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.7 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   7 LU

Online Course Price:    $169

PDH Course Description: This course is one of a series of courses that provide an overview of coastal geology and a discussion of data sources and study methods applicable to coastal geological field studies. The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 4 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1810 Coastal Geology, which discusses morphodynamics of deltas, inlets, sandy shorefaces, and cohesive shorefaces.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C159

CEU Course Title:      Coastal Geological Investigations

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: This course is the last one of a series of courses that provide an overview of coastal geology and a discussion of data sources and study methods applicable to coastal geological field studies. The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 5 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1810 Coastal Geology, which discusses about sources, analysis and interpretation of coastal information.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C160

CEU Course Title:      Alternative Stormwater Management: Low Impact Development

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: This 10-hour course provides guidance for the application and design of the alternative stormwater management techniques of Low Impact Development (LID). The course content is based on the Prince George's County Maryland publication Low Impact Development Design Strategies: An Integrated Design Approach 1999 (150 pages). This publication introduces the goals of LID, presents the methodology of LID site planning, teaches how hydrologic methods can be used in LID design, and provides information to select and implement site specific integrated management practices.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C161

CEU Course Title:      Response to Oil Spills

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course introduces planning and techniques for response to oil spills. It describes key factors for contingency planning, presents an introduction to the National Response System, and summarizes factors to be considered for shoreline cleanup of an oil spill. Response approaches are described with some detail on when and why they can be effective. The course introduces the National Contingency Plan Product Schedule which identifies additives that are available for responding to an oil spill.

This course will be particularly useful for persons responsible for preparing and implementing response programs such as Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, Best Management Practices (BMP) Plans, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWPP) Plans. The course also will be useful for understanding the National Response System and the role of government agencies in response to an oil spill.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz that was designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C162

CEU Course Title:      Confined Disposal of Dredged Material

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course provides guidance and evaluation of dredged material disposal and disposal alternatives. While selection of dredging equipment is important for economic dredging, the selection of a disposal alternative is of equal or greater importance in determining viability of the project especially from an environmental standpoint. The design, operation and maintenance, management and productive use of confined dredged material disposal areas are presented. The course will enable the student to understand the procedures and importance of data gathering, sediment characterization and disposal site foundation conditions involved in the design of containment areas, retention dikes and storage capacity estimates.

The course is based on Engineer Manual EM 1110-2-5025 US Army Corps of Engineers, Dredging and Dredged Material Disposal, chapters 1 and 4. A multiple-choice quiz is included at the end of the course to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C163

CEU Course Title:      Beneficial Use of Dredged Material

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course provides an overview for the planning, design and selection of dredged material as a manageable, beneficial resource as an alternative to normal methods of disposal. Land creation with dredged material often consists of filling, raising and protecting areas that are periodically submerged. The types of areas considered in this course are parks, agricultural, forest, solid waste landfill, industrial, commercial and residential use. Habitat development, which includes wetland, island and aquatic habitats, is not discussed here. You are required to study the following US Army Corps of Engineers Manual: Chapters 1- 3, 11- 13 and 15 of Beneficial Use of Dredged Material EM 1110-2-5026 (1987 Edition, 66 pages).

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C164

CEU Course Title:      Soil Stabilization for Pavements

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour course discusses criteria and methods for improving soil characteristics by the alteration or modification of one or more of soil properties for improved performance of roads and airfield pavements. Stabilization can be used for sub-grade materials ranging from expansive clays to granular materials. A wide selection of processes and materials are available for the engineer. The course will describe the types of available additives used for different types of soil, the quantity to use and the methods of construction used to blend the additives and soil. Soil additives discussed here include portland cement, lime, flyash, bitumen and combinations of two or more these additives. You are required to study the following Technical Manual: Soil Stabilization for Pavements TM 5-822-14/ AFJMAN 32-1019 of the joint departments of the Army and the Air Force (1994 edition, 57pages).

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C165

CEU Course Title:      General Principles of Pumping Station Layout

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course provides general guidance and principles that should be considered and evaluated during the design and layout of flood control pumping stations. The principles are necessary to produce an economical, efficient and dependable pumping station. The general principles for pumping station design and layout for sumps, types of discharge and arrangements, types of pumps, types of sumps along with environmental, power and access considerations are discussed. The course covers a wide range of pumping station features: types of pumps, pumping station floor elevations, sump sizes, discharge pipe elevations, siphons and emergency closures. At the conclusion of this course the student will be familiar with the general principles that determine the location, site selection and various types of pumping stations and understand the basic pump station auxiliary equipment such as cranes, trash rakes, fire protection and heating and ventilation.

You are required to study the US Army Corps of Engineers Manual, “General Principles of Pumping Station Design and Layout”, EM 1110-2-3102 (1995 Edition, 33 pages), PDF file. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C166

CEU Course Title:      Alternative Slope Stabilization Techniques: Soil Bioengineering

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Soil Bioengineering is an integrated design technique that combines living biological elements and engineering design methods to protect slopes and reduce erosion. Soil Bioengineering can be an effective low-cost solution to slope and erosion problems where site access is difficult and where site aesthetics require a more natural appearance. This online course provides guidance for the application and design of the alternative slope stabilization techniques of Soil Bioengineering. The course introduces the goals, describes the design methodology, teaches about construction methods, and provides information to select and implement soil bioengineering for slope stabilization.

The course content is based on the Natural Resources Conservation Service Engineering Field Handbook Chapter 18 Soil Bioengineering for Upland Slope Protection and Erosion Reduction (61 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C167

CEU Course Title:      Field Compaction Methods for Soils

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $15

PDH Course Description: This hour online course discusses the methods involved in Field Compaction for Soils. The subgrade is the first line of support for roadways, bridges, runways, etc. It is important that during the placement of earth backfill that the subgrade be compacted to the minimum requirements as determined by the engineer. This course will introduce the engineer to the most widely used methods for compacting subgrades and their importance in the construction of various structures.

This course requires that the readers have access to the following AASHTO or ASTM standards: Standard Test for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified effort, (ASTM D-698 and AASHTO T-180) or Standard Test for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard effort (ASTM D-1557 and AASHTO T-99).

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C167S

CEU Course Title:      Métodos De la Compactación Del Campo para los Suelos

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: La compactación del suelo se ocurre durante las primeras etapas de un proyecto de construcción. El grado de compactación del suelo podía determinar fácilmente la vida de estructuras grandes o pequeñas desde las estructuras residenciales, almacenes, estacionamientos, pistas de aterrizaje, carreteras, etc. Este curso presenta los fundamentos del campo de compactación del suelo desde el análisis del laboratorio hasta las pruebas de la compactación. Una prueba está incluida al final para ayudar en el entendimiento del material del curso.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C168

CEU Course Title:      Monitoring Well Design, Installation and Reporting Guidelines at HTRW Sites

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour course provides general guidance for the design, installation and reporting of borings, monitoring wells and other associated geotechnical activities and devices at hazardous, toxic and radioactive waste (HTRW) project sites. To accurately characterize a HTRW site, the procedures for drilling, well installation and sampling must be standardized, documented and followed concisely. Only chemical issues related to HTRW work are covered in this course. Biological issues are discussed in other sources as referenced below.

This course is based primarily on chapters 1 - 8 of the US Army Corps of Engineers Manual, "Monitoring Well Design, Installation and Documentation at Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste Sites", EM 1110-1-4000 (1998 Edition, 51 pages).

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C169

CEU Course Title:      Contaminated Soil Excavations, Planning and Managing to Minimize Cost

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: This 8-hour course provides a basic understanding and guidelines for managing contaminated soil removal operations, such as those due to historical practices at industrial facilities or military bases. This course is applicable to sites whether regulated under CERCLA, RCRA, or under State jurisdictions. Methods and lessons learned for conducting these operations are provided, from the basic approach for setting up the effort, to implementing proven techniques for reducing costs and avoiding pitfalls common to these operations. Proper management of these projects is often underestimated because of the perceived simplicity of excavation operations in general. If you are a manager of a facility where removal operations are planned, or a cleanup contractor, chances are that you “don’t know what you don’t know" about these efforts, and this course will certainly pay for itself many times over.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C170

CEU Course Title:      Hazardous and Toxic Waste Disposal Technologies

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course provides general guidelines for the engineered disposal of hazardous and toxic waste (HTW) at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. The guidelines are intended for the selection of remedial actions and treatment of hazardous waste contaminants by constructing and operating waste landfills. Landfills present two types of environmental risks. Potential mismanagement of reactive, ignitable or incompatible wastes could result in fires, explosions or toxic fume releases. Leachate, runoff or wind erosion can contaminate the subsoil, groundwater and nearby surface water. Remedial actions performed at a contaminated site must comply with federal and state regulations.

The student will become familiar with the general guidelines and techniques for the design and installation of land waste disposal areas and deep well injection systems used for the disposal of hazardous waste. Deep well injection is considered as an optional method to land disposal. Basic design elements of landfills, advantages and disadvantages of landfill disposal systems and consideration of the specific site conditions to assure sound engineering solutions in order to forestall problems or litigation are discussed. The methods and basics of incineration and thermal desorption methods and their uses for disposing of contaminated material in waste landfills are also discussed.

You are required to study chapter 4, paragraphs 4-20 and 4-22, and chapter 5 of the US Army Corps of Engineers Manual, “Technical Guidelines for Hazardous and Toxic Waste Treatment and Cleanup Activities”, EM 1110-1-502 (1994 Edition, 25 pages) and the Course Introduction paragraph. All material for this course is in PDF file format.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C171

CEU Course Title:      Streambank and Shoreline Protection

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: Streambank and shoreline erosion can significantly impact: water quality, wildlife habitat, and structures adjacent to our rivers and lakes. Streambank and shoreline protection methods require a careful assessment of the problems at hand and the methods of treatment. This course provides guidance for the application and design of streambank and shoreline protection. Both vegetative methods and structural methods are presented.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C172

CEU Course Title:      Understanding the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Part I

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: Traffic control is of great importance in traffic engineering. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is a guideline that promotes the safe and efficient movement of traffic. This manual gives guidelines for the placement of highways signs, stripping, signaling, and much more. This course will provide the reader with the knowledge to use the basic principles of the MUTCD. The course materials are based solely on the 2003 edition MUTCD for Streets and Highways.

This 8 hour online course is the first part of a 3 part series and will introduce to the reader the methods involved in designing the traffic control for highways and streets using the MUTCD.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C173

CEU Course Title:      Understanding the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Part II

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: Traffic control is of great importance in traffic engineering. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is a guideline that promotes the safe and efficient movement of traffic. This manual gives guidelines for the placement of highways signs, stripping, signaling, and much more. This course will provide the reader with the knowledge to use the basic principles of the MUTCD. The course materials are based solely on the 2003 edition MUTCD for Streets and Highways. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C174

CEU Course Title:      Understanding the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Part III

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Traffic control is of great importance in traffic engineering. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is a guideline that promotes the safe and efficient movement of traffic. This manual gives guidelines for the placement of highways signs, stripping, signaling, and much more. This course will provide the reader with the knowledge to use the basic principles of the MUTCD. The course materials are based solely on the 2003 edition MUTCD for Streets and Highways. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C175

CEU Course Title:      Hazardous and Toxic Waste Treatment of Soils & Sludges

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides general guidelines for the treatment of hazardous and toxic waste (HTW) at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. The guidelines are intended for the selection of remedial actions and treatment of hazardous waste contaminants by various biological, chemical, physical or thermal methods or combinations of them. Treatment of contaminated soils and sludges by biological treatment, thermal desorption, solidification/stabilization, incineration and evaporation methods are discussed in this course. Treatments of liquid wastes are not discussed here. Several methods such as, biological and stabilization/solidification however are applicable for treating contaminated liquid wastes. Remedial actions performed at a contaminated site must comply with federal and state regulations.

The student will become familiar with several methods used for treating contaminated soils and sludges at hazardous and toxic waste sites. The basic guidelines for O&M of a treatment method, their advantages and disadvantages and guidance in the selection of the most appropriate method for treatment are discussed. Potential environmental risks caused by treatment, measures for minimizing risks and beneficial uses for a treatment’s final product are also discussed.

You are requested to study Chapter 4, sections II and III of the US Army Corps of Engineers Manual, “Technical Guidelines for Hazardous and Toxic Waste Treatment and Cleanup Activities”, EM 1110-1- 502 (1994 Edition, 43 pages).

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C176

CEU Course Title:      Guidelines for Hazardous and Toxic Waste Collection and Removal

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides general guidelines and techniques for the management and cleanup of uncontrolled hazardous and toxic waste (HTW) sites for the protection of public health and the environment. The guidelines discussed pertain to the remediation of on site contamination by the collection and removal of wastes, soils, sediments, liquids and sludges. Techniques for remediation of contaminated drums, tanks, lagoons, landfills, soils and structures are discussed in this course. Remedial actions performed at a contaminated site must comply with federal and state regulations.

The student will become familiar with several methods and techniques used to collect and remove contaminated wastes, soil and sludges at hazardous and toxic waste sites (HTW). HTW disposal sites include contaminated drums, tanks, lagoons, landfills and structures. The student will understand the importance for proper management of collection and removal activities and for not mixing incompatible waste together. The basic guidelines for the O&M of a treatment method, guidance in the selection of the most appropriate method for treatment and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Potential environmental risks caused by a treatment methods and measures available for minimizing risks are discussed.

You are requested to study Chapter 3, section I of the US Army Corps of Engineers Manual, “Technical Guidelines for Hazardous and Toxic Waste Treatment and Cleanup Activities”, EM 1110-1- 502 (1994 Edition, 38 pages, PDF file).

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C177

CEU Course Title:      Control of Water Terrorism Agents

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: With the war on terrorism comes a heightened sense of concern and anxiety over the potential threat of water terrorism. This could take the form of destruction of essential infrastructure or the intentional contamination of a water supply. This course investigates the threat of a number of potential chemical and biological agents. In addition, the course examines the current technology available for the control and mitigation of water terrorism agents.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C178

CEU Course Title:      Guidelines for Contaminated Ground Water Plume Management

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides general guidelines and techniques for management of contaminated ground water plumes at uncontrolled hazardous and toxic waste sites. The management methods include extraction/injection well systems, subsurface barrier systems such as slurry trench cutoff walls, grout curtains, membrane and synthetic sheet curtains, sheet pile cutoff walls and pumping systems combined with subsurface barriers. Gravity systems, seepage basins, subsurface drains and drainage ditches and ground water barrier combinations are also discussed. Remediation controls for surface water and gas emissions are not discussed here. Remedial actions performed at a contaminated site must comply with federal and state regulations.

The student will become familiar with methods and techniques used to treat and manage contaminated ground water plumes at hazardous and toxic waste sites (HTW). Ground water plumes can contain contaminants like volatiles, soluble organic, corrosive acids and alkalis. The student will understand the design and construction of deep well and extraction/injection well pumping systems, ground water barriers including slurry trench and sheet pile cutoff walls, grout curtains and membrane sheet curtains. Subsurface barriers use in combination with pumping systems is discussed. The basic guidelines for the O&M of a treatment method, guidance in the selection of the most appropriate method for treatment and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Potential environmental risks caused by the remedial activities and measures to take to minimize the risks are discussed.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C179

CEU Course Title:      Surface Water and Gas Control Guidelines for HTW Sites

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides general guidelines and techniques to manage surface water and gas emissions at uncontrolled hazardous and toxic waste (HTW) sites. Surface water management is necessary to reduce erosion and to control contaminant, leachate and gas migration. Management methods discussed include earth berms and levees, terraces and benches, disposal site surface grading and sealing, revegetation and passive and active gas control systems. Gravity systems including drainage ditches, seepage basins, sedimentation basins, flumes and combinations of these systems are discussed. The student will become familiar with methods and techniques used to manage surface drainage and leachate at hazardous and toxic waste (HTW) sites. The purpose is to reduce erosion, water ponding, runoff and infiltration of contaminated waste into downstream water or streams. The student will better understand the application of interception or diversion methods such as ditches, berms, flumes, terraces and benches and seepage and sedimentation basins. Other techniques for erosion protection, sealing and revegetation are discussed and describe chemical stabilizers, synthetic membranes, soil cement and asphalt concrete. The student will also become familiar with the gas generation and migration process and the basic components and construction considerations of various management systems. Also considered are the proper steps, materials and plants used to reestablish vegetation for erosion control and possible reuse of waste sites. Basic guidance in the selection of the most appropriate method to use and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C180

CEU Course Title:      Fluvial Geomorphology and Natural Channel Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: Natural channel design has become extremely popular amongst the stream restoration community. Natural channel design shifts the focus from the traditional engineering goal of maximizing conveyance, to creating a channel with long-term stability and ecological value. The understanding of fluvial geomorphology is critical to success of Natural Channel Design projects. Streambank restoration requires a careful assessment of the problems at hand and evaluation of the activities needed to bring the channel back to dynamic equilibrium. This course provides an introduction to fluvial geomorphology and guidance for the application and design of streambank restoration using Natural Channel Design. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C181

CEU Course Title:      OSHA’s Guidelines for Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 8-HR Refresher Training

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: The OSHA Hazardous Waste and Emergency Operations (HAZWOPER) regulations, found at 29 CFR 1910.120, require all covered individuals who have had the 24-hour or 40-hour required training to have 8-hour refresher training each year. This course provides such training for those covered individuals. Combined with a suggested first aid class, the program covers the complete HAZWOPER program including regulations, personal protective equipment, and key health and safety issues.

This course requires the completion of a multiple-choice quiz at its conclusion in order to obtain the necessary certification for the individuals to continue working at hazardous waste sites covered under the OSHA regulation.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C181T

CEU Course Title:      OSHA’s Guidelines for Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Refresher Training (Live-Online)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $240

PDH Course Description: The OSHA Hazardous Waste and Emergency Operations (HAZWOPER) regulations, found at 29 CFR 1910.120, require all covered individuals who have had the 24-hour or 40-hour required training to have 8-hour refresher training each year. This course provides such training for those covered individuals. Combined with a suggested first aid class, the program covers the complete HAZWOPER program including regulations, personal protective equipment, and key health and safety issues.

This course requires the completion of a multiple-choice quiz at its conclusion in order to obtain the necessary certification for the individuals to continue working at hazardous waste sites covered under the OSHA regulation.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C182

CEU Course Title:      Practical Design of Water Distribution Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This is a four-hour online course discussion on practical water distribution system design. It is important to understand how soil conditions affect the design and choice of materials to protect the system. Basic information to develop a model is outlined as well as how to attain the necessary information. ANSI/AWWA standards are provided for materials and procedures.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C183

CEU Course Title:      Guidelines for Treatment of Liquid Waste Streams

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course provides general guidelines for treating hazardous liquid waste streams by air stripping and biological processes. The guidelines assist in the selection of remedial actions for treating hazardous and toxic waste (HTW) contaminants. Air stripping, a mechanical method using lagoons and packed towers, is discussed. Biological methods include trickling filters, rotating biological contactors, activated sludge systems and waste stabilization ponds. The basis for selecting a treatment method, criteria for optimum performance, advantages and disadvantages are presented for consideration. Remedial actions performed at a contaminated site must comply with federal and state regulations.

This course provides general technical guidelines and methods for the treatment of liquid waste by physical and biological methods. Physical treatment methods include air or stream stripping and absorption or both methods used in combination. Biological treatment methods use the action of microbes similar to that of ecosystems but at much faster rates. Organics in solution are removed, partly mineralized and partly collected as a semi solid or sludge and separated from the liquid waste. Treatment of liquid waste renders such waste and any residues left from treatment methods non-hazardous and safer to dispose of, to transport or to store.

Liquid waste includes; leachates, ground water, surface water and effluents generated by other treatment measures. Liquid wastes vary considerable depending on the type of activity generating them; waste from the oil industry contains oily substances and hydrocarbons while galvanic industries generate heavy metals. Ground water may be contaminated from fuel storage, chemical leakage, fuel spills, underground pipeline failures, runoff of chemical preservatives, uncontrolled disposal of HTW materials and other sources. Contaminants include chlorinated, aromatic or polycyclic hydrocarbons, solvents, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide or heavy metals.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C184

CEU Course Title:      Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: The use of Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) has been practiced since 1974 in Nevada and Texas. With the sponsorship of the Federal Highway Administration more than 40 states performed RAP demonstration projects between 1976 and 1982.

Though it has been used for decades reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is still considered to be in its early stages of development and use. This 3 hour online course will explore the various uses of RAP such as asphaltic concrete, base and subbase material as well as embankment and fill material. The material properties will be discussed such as shear strength, density, and compaction to name a few.

This course will provide the reader with the knowledge to use RAP on their next project. The course materials are based solely on the website of the FHWA’s Turner – Fairbank Highway Research Center and their RAP web pages. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C185

CEU Course Title:      Chemical Treatment of Liquid Waste Streams

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course provides general guidelines for treating industrial and hazardous liquid waste streams by chemical and physical chemical processes. The guidelines assist in the selection of remedial actions for treating hazardous and toxic waste (HTW) contaminants. The methods include precipitation, flocculation, sedimentation, neutralization, oil-water separation, reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration. The basis for selecting a treatment method, criteria for optimum performance, advantages and disadvantages are presented for consideration. Remedial actions performed at a contaminated site must comply with federal and state regulations.

Treatment of liquid waste renders such waste and any residues left from treatment methods non-hazardous and safer to dispose of, to transport or to store. Liquid waste includes; leachates, ground water, surface water, industrial discharges, city street runoff, mining activities and effluents generated by landfills and other treatment measures. Liquid wastes vary considerable depending on the type of activity generating them; waste from the oil industry contains oily substances and hydrocarbons while galvanic industries generate heavy metals. Ground water may be contaminated from fuel storage, chemical leakage, fuel spills, underground pipeline failures, runoff of chemical preservatives, uncontrolled disposal of HTW materials and other sources. Contaminants include chlorinated, aromatic or polycyclic hydrocarbons, solvents, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide or heavy metals.

There are many treatment methods, which function by various chemical and physical means or in combinations. All methods are sensitive to heavy metals, oil and grease by varying degrees. Methods such as ultrafiltration can handle suspended solids better than other methods such as reverse osmosis. Physical processes treat suspended solids either by allowing them to settle out (sedimentation) or to float to the top naturally. Or the process may use stirring or agitating actions to cause particles to contact each other and stick together without or with chemical additives (flocculation). Chemical flocculants produce larger particles. Particle flotation can be aided with dissolved air under pressure or under vacuum conditions (dissolved air flotation). Chemical processes include precipitation, flocculation, neutralization and solidification. Membrane processes include reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration and other filtration systems.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C186

CEU Course Title:      Gravel Roads Design and Maintenance

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $145

PDH Course Description: Did you know that more than 50% of all the roads in the US and more than 90% of all the roads in the world are unpaved? This course presents information on the gravel roads maintenance and design for the benefit of engineers, contractors, planners, managers, and grader operators. The contents cover routine maintenance and rehabilitation, drainage, surface gravel, dust control/stabilization and innovations. The course materials are based entirely on the Federal Highway Administration publication: Gravel Roads Maintenance and Design Manual. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C187

CEU Course Title:      Guidelines for Streambank Protection

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides general guidelines and practices for protecting streambanks from erosion and correcting erosion problems. The nature of streams, erosion and bank failure processes and methods for reducing damages to the streambed and bank is discussed. The course covers vegetative stabilization and structural methods including riprap, gabions, checkdams and bulkheads. Control of surface water is also necessary to prevent sheet and rill erosion of streambank slopes. Typical methods used to manage over bank flows including earth berms, diversion ditches and terraces as well as vegetation are also discussed. The emphasis of the course is on natural streams and creeks. Navigation channels are not considered but some of the measures considered here for streambank protection are appropriate for larger waterways. State or Federal permit approval is required.

The student will become familiar with methods and techniques used to protect streambanks from erosion and overbank drainage in order to reduce soil erosion and runoff into downstream waterways. The student will better understand the application of interception and diversion methods such as ditches, berms and benches. The student will also become familiar with the nature of streams and factors causing streambank erosion and failure. Basic guidance in the selection of the most appropriate method to use and the advantages and disadvantages are discussed.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C188

CEU Course Title:      Soil Erosion and Sediment Control

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides general guidelines and practices to manage stormwater and erosion and sediment control (ESC) at construction sites and urban areas. The methods and techniques discussed cover surface stabilization, runoff and sediment control and stormwater protection management. The goal is to reduce erosion and runoff of sediments and pollutants onto downslope land and streams or lakes. Ground water and surface water can convey contaminants such as volatiles, soluble organics, corrosive acids and alkalis. The student will better understand the application of diversion methods such as ditches, berms, down pipes, flumes, terraces and benches and sediment and detention basins. Practices for surface stabilization are discussed and include synthetic membranes, vegetation, land grading and soil bioengineering for slope protection.

Basic guidance in the selection of the most appropriate practice to use and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. A diagram displaying a matrix for guidance in selecting erosion and sediment control practices in developing areas is presented. Remedial actions and activities performed at construction sites must comply with federal, state and local regulations in order to protect public health, environment and water quality.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C189

CEU Course Title:      Solidification/Stabilization Treatment Methods

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course provides general guidelines for treating hazardous and toxic waste (HTW) at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. The guidelines for the selection of solidification and stabilization (S/S) treatment methods for contaminated liquids, soils and sludge are discussed in this course. The differences in the two methods and benefits of their combined use and contaminated waste not suitable for their treatment are explained. Conducting treatability studies prior to S/S treatment, including the required testing, sampling and optimization to establish mix ratios are also discussed. Remedial actions performed at a contaminated site must comply with federal, state and local regulations.

S/S treatments are relatively quick and low cost processes. Because of great variations in contaminants at waste sites, site specific design for the ratio of waste and additives is required. Treatment is accomplished by first mixing the waste with reagents using augers, excavators or backhoes and the pozzolonic agents to harden the waste and is then allowed to cure. Reagents commonly used are Portland cement, cement kiln dust (CKD), lime, lime kiln dust, fly ash, slag, gypsum and phosphate mixtures. Fly ash has a pozzolonic effect if mixed with Portland cement. CKD however does not have strong cementitious properties but is economical. Lime will adjust the pH and drive off water. A benefit from treating drilling fluids for instance is that after proper curing they may be reused or else left safely in place. The treatment and cure times will depend on the chemical types and amounts, extent of pollution and depth, subsurface conditions and whether mixed in place or removed for mixing.

S/S are two different types of remediation methods which prevent or slow the release of harmful chemicals from contaminated soil, sludge and liquids. The chemicals are not usually destroyed but are prevented from migrating into the environment. The solidification process essentially binds the contaminated waste and cements it into a solid form by mixing with reagents and then pozzolonic setting agents to harden the waste material which may be safely left in place or removed. Rain and ground water are prevented from dissolving or moving chemicals from the treated waste material. Reagents added to metal contaminated soil change the metals to less soluble metal compounds and immobilize them. Stabilization alters the chemicals to become less harmful or less mobile. Both methods are often used together as complementary treatments.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C190

CEU Course Title:      Environmental Awareness: Introduction to Green House Gas Sources, Impacts, and Control

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course provides basic information on the chemicals considered to be Green House Gases, the source of these emissions, relative emission quantities from all sectors, and how these estimates are developed. Green House Gases and Global Warming are issues regularly discussed in the news and important factors in the US economy.

The student will become familiar with the sources of Green House Gas emissions and the relative quantity from these sources in the US. The student also will become aware of the US inventory methods. The information in this course will assist the student in assessing how and why Green House Gases are important for the engineer.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz that was designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C191

CEU Course Title:      Environmental Action: Estimating Green House Gas Emissions from Manufacturing

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course provides the understanding and basic skill required for engineers within the manufacturing sector to estimate Green House Gas emissions from one or more manufacturing facilities. The course will also be of interest to engineers desiring a better understanding of Green House Gas emission estimating. The student will be introduced to reasons why Green House Gas emissions are measured and will be presented a method for estimating these emissions at a manufacturing facility. Data and references are furnished to assist in calculations of Green House Gas emissions at manufacturing facilities and methods are presented for monitoring emissions over time. At the completion of this course, the student should have sufficient understanding of Green House Emissions to incorporate this concept into new project planning and to effectively communicate results to managers, employees, and the interested community.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz that was designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C192

CEU Course Title:      Subsurface Barriers for Contaminated Sites

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides general guidelines and methods for the control of contaminated ground water plumes at uncontrolled hazardous and toxic waste (HTW) sites. The methods discussed include subsurface vertical barrier wall systems such as slurry trench cutoff walls, grout curtains, membrane and synthetic sheet curtains, sheet pile cutoff walls, vibratory beam walls, permeable reactive barriers and deep soil mixing. Remedial actions performed at a contaminated site must comply with federal and state regulations.

For any remediation project it must be determined whether cleanup or containment will be the best action. If containment actions are chosen, groundwater pumping and groundwater barriers are used to cleanup the contaminants and to prevent off-site migration of contaminants. Remedial actions consist of site control and on site treatment. A waste site must be investigated for a wide range of conditions, including ground water levels, surface drainage and subsurface ground conditions; including contaminated ground water plumes in three dimensions.

The advantages and disadvantages of various groundwater barrier methods are compared. The treatment methods present certain risks to the public health and environment that must be considered. Considerations for utilizing a treatment method include energy use, maintenance costs, requirements for excavation and adequate treatment performance. Environmental risks include mismanagement of surface and groundwater drainage and incomplete treatment. Leachates and migration of contaminants can contaminate subsoil, groundwater, water wells and nearby surface water unless properly managed.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C193

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Bioretention

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Bioretention is a low impact development technique designed to enhance water quality and to mimic pre-developed hydrologic conditions. This online course provides an introduction to the integrated management practice of bioretention. The course content is based on the Prince George’s County Maryland publication The Bioretention Manual Chapter 1, 2002 (31 pages). This publication introduces the goals and benefits of bioretention, teaches about the biological processes and cycles involved, introduces the reader to sizing criteria, and introduces the reader to different bioretention area types and design themes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C194

CEU Course Title:      Design of Bioretention Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: Bioretention is a low impact development technique designed to enhance water quality and to mimic pre-developed hydrologic conditions. This online course provides guidance for the design of the integrated management practice of bioretention. The course content is based on the Prince George’s County Maryland publication The Bioretention Manual Chapter 2, 2002 (60 pages). This publication provides a background on the siting, sizing, and design criteria of bioretention. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C195

CEU Course Title:      Ground Improvement Methods - Grouting

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three hour online course discusses guidelines and criteria for improving ground conditions by chemical and particulate grout injections. Grouting methods include permeation, compaction, slurry, jet grouting, deep soil mixing and mini-piles. Grouting can be used to modify soil properties in order to improve performance for slope stability, bearing capacity, seepage instability, groundwater control during construction, excavations in tight places, tunneling and to create subsurface groundwater barriers. Grouting can be used to stabilize sub-grade soil ranging from expansive clays to granular materials. A wide selection of processes and materials are available for the engineer. The course will describe the grouting methods and types of grouts used, suitability for the ground problems and degree of improvement attainable for different soils.

The primary uses for grouting ground formations are to: a) increase the strength and bearing capacity or the soil stability, b) reduce seepage and control groundwater during construction, c) form groundwater barriers and d) rehabilitate or reinforce structures. This course should be a guide for determining the types of grout and methods to use for improving a subgrade soil. The advantages and disadvantages of the commonly used grouts and additives are discussed along with various methods for application.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C196

CEU Course Title:      Stormwater Control Practices

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course provides general guidelines and practices to control stormwater runoff and sediment at construction sites and urban areas. The methods and techniques discussed include sedimentation basins, detention basins and also constructed wetlands and combinations of these systems. Other stormwater management and protection practices are briefly described. Remedial actions and activities performed at construction sites must comply with federal, state and local regulations to protect water quality.

The stormwater control practices described in this course are keyed to the detention of runoff and the deposition or trapping of sediment. If the containment could retain all runoff the efficiency would be 100%. Retention of runoff is impractical and would not be feasible and prohibitively expensive considering the required acquisition of land and the loss of future development. Detention practices serve to reduce the frequency of erosive downstream flooding and to trap the sediment and contaminants or nutrients carried by the runoff. Water is discharged at a controlled non-erosive rate and suspended particles are allowed to settle in the basin.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C197

CEU Course Title:      Wetland Development

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides general guidelines and practices for the development of wetland habitat areas by dredging and the construction of stormwater wetlands for stormwater runoff and sediment control at construction sites and urban areas. The course provides an overview for planning, design and utilization of dredged material as an alternative method for beneficial dredge disposal. Wetland creation with dredged material often consists of filling, raising and protecting areas that are periodically or permanently submerged. Remedial actions and activities performed at construction sites must comply with federal, state and local regulations to protect water quality.

The student will understand the procedures for planning and developing feasible areas for wetlands and marches with dredged material, the benefits and disadvantages. Design factors including dredge material, weirs, shape and size and siting of dredged material wetlands are discussed. The student will also become familiar the techniques of constructed wetlands to manage stormwater drainage at construction sites and developed areas. The purpose is to reduce erosion, water ponding and runoff of sediments and pollutants onto down gradient land and downstream water or streams since groundwater and surface water may be contaminated with volatiles, soluble organics, corrosive acids and alkalis.

Wetlands have many names – freshwater and saltwater marches, bogs, sloughs, swamps, bottom lands. They are in-between places, which lie between large bodies of water, coastal areas, lakes and streams and dry land. They are defined as areas inundated by surface or ground water at frequencies and duration that support vegetation adapted to saturated soil conditions. Although all wetlands are not “wet” all year, drier wetlands have significant functions. The type of dredged material will determine the suitability for wetland creation. Course or fine-grained materials may be used for their creation and will determine the need for containment dikes. It should be noted dredged material contaminants usually fall within the acceptable limits, which will allow it to be used as fill material for wetland and environmental construction.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C198

CEU Course Title:      All About Watermains – An Insiders View

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Written by an engineer who has designed watermain projects, managed their construction for a municipality and actually constructed them for a contracting firm. This course looks at everything from a brief history on watermains, to watermain materials and nomenclature to the actual process of constructing a watermain. Filled with personal insight and first hand knowledge about what it takes to get a watermain onto paper and put it into service. This course is essential for any engineer to gain a greater understanding about how water gets from it’s source to your faucet.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C201

CEU Course Title:      Stormwater Drainage Design for Parking Lots

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $75

PDH Course Description: Parking lots can be seen almost everywhere, from shopping centers to office buildings to schools. Stormwater drainage design is an integral component in the design of parking lots. This course covers the basics of designing an adequate storm drainage system for a parking lot. Design methods are presented for evaluating rainfall and runoff magnitude, pavement drainage, gutter flow and drainage inlets. Concept for the design of detention/retention facilities is also discussed. Several examples are presented to illustrate the detailed procedures for designing storm drainage system of a parking lot. The basic principles discussed in this course can be applied not only to parking lots, but to parking decks, paved streets and highways as well. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C204

CEU Course Title:      Protective Coastal Beaches and Dredging

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides general guidelines and practices for the development and construction of beaches and dunes for the protection of coastal lowlands and restoration of eroded beaches. The course provides an overview for planning and utilization of dredged material as an alternative method for beneficial dredge disposal. Beach and dune creation with dredged material consists of filling, raising and protecting areas that are subject to wave attack and periodically or permanently submerged. Remedial actions and activities performed at the construction sites must comply with federal, state and local regulations to protect water quality, fish and animal habitat.

The student will understand the procedures for planning, developing and restoring beaches and dunes with dredged material and the benefits and disadvantages. Design factors including types of dredge material and equipment selection, timing of material placement and methods for placement are discussed. The student will also become familiar with the techniques used to construct beaches for wildlife habitat and measures to avoid adverse results.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C205

CEU Course Title:      O & M of Dredge Containment

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course provides general guidelines and practices for the planning and operation and management of confined dredged material disposal areas. Containment area dikes, effluent weirs and inflow inlets are discussed. While the selection of dredging equipment is important for efficiency and economy in dredging, selection, location, operation and management is of equal or greater importance in determining viability and service life of a project. Consideration must be given to the compatibility of the containment for future land disposal or development. Construction and remedial activities performed at the construction sites must comply with federal, state and local regulations to protect water quality, fish and animal habitat.

The student will understand the procedures for planning and operation and maintenance of confined disposal areas for dredge material and the associated benefits and limitations. Design factors include types of dredge material, shape, size, weirs, and inflow inlets of containment areas. Timing of dredge material placement and methods for placement are discussed. The student will also become familiar with the management of dredge flow into and from containment areas by adjusting the weirs, outlets, interior dikes and containment cell arrangements to improve settlement.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C206

CEU Course Title:      Metal Corrosion – Causes and Types

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one-hour online course discusses the causes and types of metal corrosion and methods available to mitigate corrosion. Proper handling and connections of metal can avoid the conditions that tend to promote corrosion. Basic methods used to mitigate corrosion such as design considerations, cathodic protection, protective coatings and inhibitors are briefly discussed. Repair and rehabilitation of corroded surfaces are not discussed here.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C207

CEU Course Title:      Potential Impact of Exempt Vehicles on HOV Lanes

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are used by many carpools, buses, etc. in order to make the flow of traffic more efficient. Buses were the first vehicles to travel on the HOV lanes, later 2 people and 3 people carpools were added as the minimum occupancy of vehicles that can operate in the HOV lanes. Maximizing the occupancy of vehicles would in turn minimize the numbers of vehicles operating on the highway at a given time resulting in lower vehicle emissions.

There are however exempt vehicles that can operate in the HOV lanes without meeting the minimum occupancy requirements. Those vehicles would include, Inherently Low-Emission Vehicles (ILEV), law enforcement vehicles, emergency vehicles, environmentally friendly vehicles, and designated public transportation vehicles.

This 3 hour course will examine the use of HOV lanes by exempt vehicles. It will provide useful information to ascertain the impact of exempt vehicles on the efficiency of HOV lanes, which are meant mainly to be used by high occupancy vehicles.

This course is to read by anyone with an interest in HOV lanes, traffic engineering transportation engineering, air pollution, environmental engineering or anyone wanting to know a brief history of HOV lanes and how they operate. After reading this course the student will know which exempt vehicles can be operated in the HOV lane with only one occupant. This information may be essential to future vehicles purchases by the reader.

The course materials are based solely on the technical report “Potential Impact of Exempt Vehicles on HOV Lanes” as found on the website of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C208

CEU Course Title:      Indoor Air Quality – Home

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides general guidelines and measures to take for the improvement of indoor air quality in the home. The topics cover the causes of indoor air quality problems, sources and types of air pollutants, ventilation, air exchanges and outdoor air entry. This course covers how to improve the air quality and how to identify and measure pollutants. Source-specific pollutants including radon, tobacco smoke, stoves, fireplaces, pesticides, asbestos, related health effects and ways to reduce exposure are discussed. Office air quality and considerations for new home constructions are briefly discussed. The course covers many links and references to informative sources covered in the text topics.

There are many regulations for air quality but most pertain to outdoor air quality and the emission of pollutants into the atmosphere. Until now indoor air quality standards could not be easily developed because monitoring devises were not available for accurate measurements. Indoor air quality is a complex problem which is hard to target because of ever changing types and levels of pollution and a key factor is the occupant’s susceptibility and perception of indoor conditions. Factors affecting IAQ are pollutant sources, operation and maintenance of ventilation systems, moisture and humidity. IAQ is basically controlled by the following measures:

1. Manage the sources of pollutants by removal or protect the occupants with physical barriers.

2. Ventilate the building with proper rates of air exchange.

3. Clean the air and remove pollutants with filtration.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C209

CEU Course Title:      Indoor Air Quality – Buildings

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides general guidelines and measures to take for the improvement of indoor air quality in offices and other commercial buildings. The topics covered include the causes of indoor air quality problems, sources and types of air pollutants, ventilation and air exchange rates and outdoor air supply. The course presents methods to improve the air quality and how to identify and measure air pollutants. Source-specific pollutants including radon, tobacco smoke, stoves, fireplaces, pesticides, asbestos, related health effects and ways to reduce exposure are discussed. The course covers many links and references to informative sources covered in the text topics.

It has been estimated that people spend as much as 90% of their time indoors at home, office, schools, stores or other buildings. This has become a serious health problem since indoor pollution may be worse than outdoor air pollution and some people including the young, elderly and those afflicted with respiratory diseases are especially susceptible to indoor air quality problems. OSHA estimated 30% of Americans work in buildings with air pollution. Asthma attacks are often triggered by dust, pollen or animal dander and estimated as the forth-leading cause of work absenteeism.

The student will become familiar with the causes, health risks and suitable actions to take for indoor air problems at an office and other commercial buildings. How IAQ problems are identified, pollution levels are measured, basic methods for improving IAQ by controlling the sources of pollutants and ventilation and air cleaning are discussed. The student will consider the sources of office air pollution and review IAQ measures to take. Reference sources are provided for additional information pertaining to indoor air pollution problems, health effects linked to pollution sources and appropriate steps to reduce exposure of occupants.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C210T

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Finite Element Methods (Live-Online)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $240

PDH Course Description: Finite element method is a powerful engineering analysis tool, and has been widely used in engineering since it was introduced in the 1950s. This course presents the basic theory and simple application of the finite element method (FEM) along with the common FEM terminology. The emphasis of this course is the fundamental concepts of finite element analysis. A list of major finite element software is also presented in this course along with their features and capabilities. In addition, the student will learn how to use a finite element program to solve continuous beam problems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C211

CEU Course Title:      Slope Stability

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   15 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   15 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   15 LU

Online Course Price:    $285

PDH Course Description: Slope stability is an important engineering consideration in earth and rock-fill dams, slopes of other types of embankments, excavated slopes, and natural slopes in soil and soft rock. The purpose of this course is to teach engineers, contractors and construction managers the fundamental concepts of slope stability analysis. The course includes a review of the shear strength concepts, seepage analysis, conditions of equilibrium and slope stability analysis methods. Criteria are presented for strength tests, analysis conditions, and factors of safety. Methods for analysis of slope stability are described and are illustrated by examples in the appendixes. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1902 Slope Stability.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C212

CEU Course Title:      Practical Slope Stability Using Chart Solutions

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: Slope stability charts provide a means for rapid analysis of slope stability. They can be used for preliminary analyses, for checking detailed analyses, or for complete analyses. They are especially useful for making comparisons between design alternatives, because they provide answers so quickly. The purpose of this course is to teach engineers practical analysis method using slope stability charts. The course includes a review of the shear strength concepts, seepage analysis, conditions of equilibrium and slope stability analysis methods. Criteria are presented for strength tests, analysis conditions, and factors of safety. This course could be taken as a stand alone course or as a follow-up to PDH course C211 - Slope Stability. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1902 Slope Stability.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C213

CEU Course Title:      Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Auditing

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: The US Environmental Protection Agency defines environmental auditing as a “systematic, documented, periodic and objective review by a regulated entity of facility operations and practices related to meeting environmental requirements.” There are currently three types of auditing that is practiced throughout the industry: Regulatory compliance audits, property transfer assessments (also called due diligence reviews or Phase I audits) and environmental management system audits under the ISO 14001 standard. This course provides an introduction to each of these three types. This course will not qualify the student as a lead auditor training under the ISO 14001 standard, but will provide most of the information required to take the lead auditor test.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C214

CEU Course Title:      Environmental Management System

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in its 14001 standard defines an environmental management system (EMS) auditing as a set of policies, procedures and work instructions to reduce the impact of a facility’s operations upon the environment. This course utilizes the document “Achieving Environmental Excellence: An Environmental Management System (EMS) Handbook for Wastewater Utilities” published by the US EPA as the basic text for developing and implementing an EMS. This course will not qualify the student as a lead auditor training under the ISO 14001 standard, but will provide most of the information required to take the lead auditor test.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C215

CEU Course Title:      Indoor Mold Sampling

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course provides guidelines for indoor mold sampling by surface and air methods. The topics covered include the sources of indoor mold problems and when sampling and testing a building for mold is necessary. The course considers methods to identify and locate mold sources, the effects on health, and ways to avoid mold growth. The course covers several links and references to informative sources covered in the text topics.

The most important ingredient for mold growth is moisture or water. Indoor mold needs a nutrient and organic material to grow. It will grow on wood, insulation and dirt when moisture is present. Since moisture is necessary, typical places to investigate in a building are leaky roofs and plumbing, leaks into the building from cracks, gutters or poorly designed exterior drainage. Because mold doesn’t need daylight, hidden mold is a serious source of contamination and locations conductive to growth must be considered. A building having visible mold, water damage, or moldy odors should be assessed without delay. Sources of water or leaking water should be stopped and repairs made to deter mold growth after a building is cleaned up. The goal of the course is to understand importance of visual inspections and the options for mold sampling.

The student will become familiar with the causes of mold, its health risks, and suitable actions to take for indoor mold problems. Basic methods for improving indoor air quality and controlling sources of mold growth caused by water and moisture problems are discussed. The student will consider the methods of mold sampling and the importance of thorough visual inspections. Reference sources are provided for information pertaining to indoor mold problems and appropriate steps for reducing the exposure to occupants.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C216

CEU Course Title:      Mold Remediation in the Workplace-OSHA Guide

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides guidelines for the procedures and measures taken for the mold remediation of offices and commercial buildings. The topics covered in the text include the causes of indoor mold problems, sources and types of mold, guidelines for cleanup of buildings having or not having mold growth and how to determine if the mold remediation and cleanup has been finished successfully. The course presents methods and recommendations to identify and measure sources of mold; mold growth related health effects, ways to reduce exposure and methods for mold prevention. The course covers many links and references to informative sources and resources covered in the text topics.

It has been estimated that people spend as much as 90% of their time indoors at home, office, schools, stores or other commercial buildings. Since molds can be found anywhere it has become a serious health problem since indoor air quality may be poorer than outdoor air quality. Some people including the young, elderly, those afflicted with respiratory diseases and those with reduced immunity systems are especially susceptible to indoor mold. OSHA estimated 30% of Americans work in buildings, which have some type of air pollution. Asthma attacks are often triggered by mold or mold-laden dust and estimated as the forth-leading cause of work absenteeism.

The student will become familiar with the causes of mold, health risks and which people are more susceptible and suitable actions to take for indoor mold problems. Information is provided on how mold problems are identified and the pollution levels are evaluated and the basic methods for improving indoor air by controlling the sources of water, moisture and ventilation are discussed. The student will consider the principles of mold sampling and requirements for taking samples. Reference sources are provided for additional information pertaining to indoor air problems, health effects linked to the mold sources and appropriate steps for reducing the exposure to occupants and remediators.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C217

CEU Course Title:      Design of Radon Resistant Residential Structures

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas, which is found in all homes in varying amounts depending on the locality. Radon levels are measured in picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L) where a picocurie is a measure of radioactivity. The national average level within homes is about 1.3 (pCi/L). Smokers who have high radon levels in their homes are at an especially high risk for getting radon-induced lung cancer. Not everyone who is exposed to elevated levels of radon gas will develop lunge cancer, but your risk of getting radon-induced lunge cancer increases as your exposure to radon gas increases.

This course will introduce a step-by-step design procedure on how to build radon resistant residential structures. By specifying various inexpensive construction methods and procedures during construction radon levels can be effectively reduced. A very basic radon reduction system can reduce radon levels as much as 50%; the same system can be easily upgraded to provide additional radon level reduction.

This course is based entirely on the EPA publication EPA /402-K-01-002 Building Radon Out A Step by Step Guide on How to Build Radon-Resistant Homes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C218

CEU Course Title:      Reduction of Radon Levels in Schools and Other Large Buildings

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas in ambient air. It can also accumulate in varying amounts in enclosed buildings. Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of lung cancer deaths each year. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. today. Our increased understanding of the risks posed by indoor radon has underscored the need for construction techniques that prevent exposure to radon in residential and non-residential buildings. The Indoor Radon Abatement Act of 1988 states, “The national long-term goal of the United States with respect to radon levels in buildings is that the air within buildings should be as free of radon as the ambient air outside the building.”

Specific guidelines on how to incorporate radon prevention features in the design and construction of schools and other large buildings are detailed in this course. This course is intended to address this goal in the new construction of schools and other large buildings and will provide the required design information to implement reduced radon levels at the design stage. Most of the radon prevention techniques covered in this course can also be applied to existing buildings, but installation will cost more than if these techniques were installed during initial construction.

This course is based entirely on the EPA publication EPAl625/R-921016 Radon Prevention in the Design and Construction of Schools and Other Large Buildings-Third Printing with Addendum. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C219

CEU Course Title:      Prevention of Coastal Erosion

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: This course was specifically designed to introduce the basic design concepts behind various coastal erosion defense schemes. Coastal structures are used in coastal defense schemes with the objective of preventing shoreline erosion and flooding of the adjacent coastal areas. Other objectives include sheltering of harbor basins and harbor entrances against waves, stabilization of navigation channels at inlets, and protection of water intakes and outfalls. An overview of the various types of coastal structures and their application is covered in detail within this course.

Coastal property valued at millions of dollars per acre can be washed away during a single coastal event, and millions of dollars are spent every year trying to prevent coastal damage in areas all over the world. This course will introduce you to many of the coastal structures, which have been developed to prevent erosion, flooding, and loss of beaches.

This course is based entirely on the Chapter 2 TYPES AND FUNCTIONS OF COASTAL STRUCTURES from the Coastal Engineering Manual - EM 1110-2-1100. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C220

CEU Course Title:      Assessing the Vulnerability at Coastal Sites

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: In coastal areas, proper siting and design require an accurate assessment of the vulnerability of any proposed structure or building site, including the nature and extent of coastal hazards. Failure to properly identify and design against coastal hazards can lead to severe consequences, causing building damage or destruction.

This course discusses the following topics:

·  Hazard identification and risk assessment for natural hazards that can affect coastal construction

·  Hazard mapping procedures used by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and by various states and communities

Additional details on hazard identification and risk assessment issues can be found in a number of references. One of the most comprehensive is a recent report, Multi-Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, produced by FEMA (1997b).

This course is based entirely on the Chapter 7, Identifying Hazards of the FEMA Publication Coastal Construction Manual (FEMA-55). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the subject document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C221

CEU Course Title:      Historic Review of Coastal Engineering

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course will review in detail the ancient and modern day Coastal Engineering developments. The basic concepts learned thousands of years ago still apply to today’s engineering principles and practices.

The history of coastal engineering reaches back over five thousand years to the ancient world bordering the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, and the Persian Gulf . Coastal engineering, as it relates to harbors, starts with the development of maritime traffic, perhaps before 3500 BC.

Recently, archaeologists, using modern survey techniques, excavations, and old documents have revealed some of the sophisticated engineering in these old harbors. Technically interesting features have shown up and are now reappearing in modern port designs. Common to most ancient ports was a well planned and effectively located seawall or breakwater for protection and a quay or mole for loading vessels, features frequently included in modern ports.

In England, coastal engineering works date back to the Romans, who recognized the danger of floods and sea inundation of low-lying lands.

The origins of the USACE date to June of 1775, at the beginning of the American War of Independence, when the Second Continental Congress authorized General Washington to assign a “chief engineer” for the “grand army”.

This course is based entirely on Chapter 3 History of Coastal Engineering of “The Coastal Engineering Manual “-EM 1110-2-1100. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C222

CEU Course Title:      Germicidal Treatment of Wastewater Effluent–Eliminate TRC Concerns

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: If you are involved with wastewater treatment and you wish to become familiar with dechlorination procedures and UV treatment or you are concerned about reduction of (Total Residual Chlorine) TRC levels, this course will provide you with basic information you will need.

Chlorination has been widely used as a germicidal agent in the final treatment of wastewater, since the passage of the 1972 Federal Water Pollution Act-FWPA. Recent changes in regulations are mandating reduced chlorine levels in wastewater outflows since studies have indicated that chlorine can be toxic to aquatic life and harmful to the shellfish industry.

This course will also introduce the student to UV disinfection as an alternative, which will totally eliminate the use of chlorine and all concerns about the (Total Residual Chlorine) TRC levels. This course will also introduce the student to the optional dechlorination process, which will chemically remove total dissolved chlorine from wastewater before it enters the outflow pipe.

This course is based entirely on the following (2) two EPA documents entitled: “Wastewater Technology Fact Sheet -Ultraviolet Disinfection” Publication - EPA 832-F-99-064 and “Wastewater Technology Fact- Dechlorination” Publication- EPA 832-F-00-022. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached (2) documents in their entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C223

CEU Course Title:      Low Cost Options for Shore Protection

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   11 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   11 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   11 LU

Online Course Price:    $269

PDH Course Description: The purpose of this eleven- hour course is to familiarize engineers with various established methods of low cost shore protection. It is written for the individual who is knowledgeable in general civil engineering design and construction, but not a specialist in coastal engineering or shoreline protection.

In distinguishing between low cost and cheap, one should remember that practically any method of shore protection, if properly implemented, is expensive. Significant investments are required to achieve the durability needed to resist even small waves. Low cost simply means that the various measures are commensurate with the value of individual residential or commercial properties. The total cost of implementation will vary with the different alternatives, but in all cases, there should be a suitable (and affordable) range of solutions.

The methods described in this course are usually appropriate for use only in sheltered waters. That is, they are generally not intended for open coast sites where they would be exposed to the undiminished attack of large oceanic waves. Use of most of these structures in such areas is definitely not recommended and entails a considerable risk of failure.

This course is based entirely on “LOW COST SHORE PROTECTION ... A Guide for Engineers and Contractors” a publication provided by the US Army Corps of Engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C224

CEU Course Title:      Reducing Lead Hazards during Renovation

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to help reduce lead exposure when conducting home renovation and remodeling activities.

This course provides step-by-step instructions and illustrations, which explain and show what you need to do to protect you and your clients if you are working in older housing that could contain lead paint. The listed procedures will reduce the amount of lead dust inhaled and explain how to clean up lead dust once the project is completed.

Most homes built before 1978 contain some lead-based paint. Lead- based paint is more common and was used more extensively in homes built before 1950. This course will alert you to the hazards involved in handling lead-based painted surfaces and will provide useful methods you can use to reduce or eliminate exposures to lead.

Note:
This course is not intended for use as a guide for lead-based paint abatement procedures. Unlike remodeling and renovation activities, abatement is a process used only to address lead-based paint hazards. EPA has promulgated regulations for certification and training of professionals engaged in lead abatement.

This course is based entirely on “Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling your Home” EPA publication - EPA 747-K-97-001. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C225

CEU Course Title:      Excavation Hazard Recognition- OSHA Standards

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course provides general guidelines for recognizing the potential hazards of excavation and trenching operations and measures to prevent or reduce exposure to the hazards. Course topics include the OSHA standards for safety in excavation, the importance of excavation preplanning and the kinds of excavation that do not apply. The text discusses selection of systems used to protect against cave-ins and other hazards of excavation such as falling debris, open excavation falls and hazardous atmospheres. Primary soil types, basic soil mechanics and other contributing factors such as the water table and its affect on excavation stability are discussed. Safe installation and removal of protective systems, access and egress requirements and site inspections are presented.

Factors, which affect the stability of excavations, include the types of soil, depth of cut, slope of cut, subsidence of soil and surcharges. Using maximum allowable slopes and/or benching and shoring or shielding systems provides protection from cave-ins and other open excavation hazards. OSHA standards categorize soils according to their overall composition, appearance and the presence of any cracks, fissures or seepage water. Spoil material from an excavation must be properly placed in order to maintain excavation stability. The weight of spoil material can cause cave-ins or fall onto workers in an excavation.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C226

CEU Course Title:      Design and Construction of Earth and Rock Fill Dams

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This six hour online course will explain the basic system components and site requirements for the design and construction of earth and rock fill dams. This course presents fundamental principles underlying the design and construction of earth and rock-fill dams. The general principles presented herein are also applicable to the design and construction of earth levees. The objective of this course is to present guidance on the design, construction, and performance monitoring of and modifications to embankment dams. The design and construction of earth and rock-fill dams are complex because of the nature of the varying foundation conditions and range of properties of the materials available for use in the embankment.

The increased development and expansion of the population in the Nation’s watersheds have created a definite need to develop additional water supply. In many areas the existing national infrastructure can not meet these needs. The increase in urban development has also had a negative impact on water quality. The public is asking that preservation of the environment be an equal goal with the economic benefits of water resources projects. Since the current infrastructure is not meeting public needs, this situation is placing lives, livelihood, and property at risk. Several options are available to provide the additional quantity of water. The simplest and most cost-effective method to obtain the quantities needed is to add additional storage at existing dams.

This course is based entirely on General Design and Construction Considerations for Earth and Rock-Fill Dams Publication number - EM 1110 2300, July 2004 published by the US Army Corps of Engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C227

CEU Course Title:      Indoor Mold and Moisture Basics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course provides guidance on the basics of mold growth in buildings and the sources and typical conditions that cause mold problems. The course discusses how vapor pressure and surface temperatures interact to cause mold, discusses the relationship between temperature, relative humidity and moisture and shows their combined influences with an ASHREA psychometric chart. The course presents methods to identify sources of mold; mold related health effects, ways to avoid mold growth and reduce exposure to mold and how various building wall cavities can be protected. The course has references to informative sources in the text topics.

Mold may be indicated on room surfaces but may also be growing inside wall and ceiling cavities. Any moisture migrating from the inside and into the wall or ceiling during the heating season may condense someplace inside the walls where dewpoint temperatures are reached and cause mold problems. In some cases condensation may be severe enough to also cause certain types of wall insulation to collapse and settle inside wall cavities. This is usually caused from poorly insulated exterior walls and windows.

Moisture is transported in a building in four ways. The first way includes bulk types that include rainwater and ground water and the second is by capillary actions such as concrete floor slabs. Measures to control the first two are relatively easy and straightforward. The latter two, air transported and vapor diffusion, are far more difficult to control.

Air transported moisture is a very destructive mechanism. Air transported moisture may be a bigger problem than vapor diffusion because diffusion is a slow process and does not contribute the vast amount of moisture as air transported. Air often has a considerable amount of moisture in a vapor form and as it moves from inside to outside or outside to inside in a building the vapor moves along with it. Air movement is caused by air pressure differences and depends on whether it’s the heating or cooling season time of year. If a surface within the wall or ceiling cavity is below the dew point temperature, condensation will form, mold will grow and insulation and structural damages may occur from repeated cycles.

Vapor diffusion depends on the differences in vapor pressure across materials, on their permeability and usually goes from higher to lower pressures. All materials are vapor permeable to a degree. Diffusion has less of an effect than air transported moisture; failure of a building envelope from vapor diffusion is rare. Paint with a low permeability can help to retard vapor diffusion.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C228

CEU Course Title:      Environmental Information About YOUR Facility

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, some state environmental regulatory agencies, and other organizations have established Internet-accessible databases that make environmental information about companies and individual facilities and environmental conditions of communities readily available to the general public. This two-hour course will show you how to access information from some of these data sources, describe what information they present, and describe how to submit requests for corrections.

To get the most out of this class, attendees should have Internet access as they review the material. Visiting the websites discussed is important to gaining a full understanding. Besides providing useful information, this course is set-up in a hands-on manner. You will be asked to gather information about a facility of your choice from some of these databases. If you apply this to your facility, then you will have more insight into what information the press, non-governmental organizations, and your neighbors can easily access.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C229

CEU Course Title:      Air and Vapor Barrier Basics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides guidance on the basics of moisture and condensation problems in buildings and the typical causes. The course discusses how vapor pressure and surface temperatures interact to cause condensation, discusses the relationship between temperature, relative humidity and moisture and shows their combined influences with an ASHREA psychometric chart. The course presents ways to identify the sources of moisture, mold related health effects and how various building wall cavities can protect against condensation. Sources for additional information on the course topics are provided.

Air transported moisture is a very destructive mechanism. It is a bigger problem than vapor diffusion because diffusion, a slow process, does not contribute the vast amount of moisture that is air transported. Air often has a considerable amount of moisture in vapor form and as it moves from inside to outside or outside to inside in a building the vapor moves along with it. Air movement is caused by air pressure differences from wind or stack effects on the building and also depends on whether it’s the heating or cooling season time of year. If a surface within the wall or ceiling cavity is below the dew point temperature, condensation will form, water may drain to the bottom of the wall, mold will grow and insulation and structural damages may occur from repeated cycles. Also condensation may collect behind the siding, absorb chemicals from the siding and stain it. If the siding becomes wet enough the paint will blister.

Wall assemblies are designed to perform several functions primarily for energy efficiency and for weather proofing the building and its interior. The problems caused by condensation and water must also be considered in order to construct a sound building and solve these problems. Condensation in a building or wall will depend on several factors: climate (hot-humid or dry, mixed, marine or cold), exterior and interior temperatures, relative humidity, annual precipitation and if it’s the heating or cooling season. Wall systems as shown in the text have been developed to meet various climatic conditions, i.e. hot, cold, very cold or subarctic. Wall systems vary with different types of exterior materials (brick, stucco, siding or precast concrete), wall constructions (wood, steel or concrete block) but similar types of air and vapor barriers and drainage planes are used.

Air barriers are distinguished from vapor barriers because they control the flow of air by resisting differences in air pressure. Water vapor will naturally move from higher pressures to lower pressures through air barriers but is resisted by vapor barriers depending on the perm rating. Effective barriers must be installed properly at all doors, windows and any other openings in the building envelope to completely enclose the air within a building. Many air barriers are also vapor barriers and vice versa.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C231

CEU Course Title:      Reduction of Lead Hazards During Construction

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Employers must be aware of workplace hazards facing their workers and must take appropriate action to minimize or eliminate exposure to these hazards. The interim OSHA standard aims to reduce the exposure to lead for construction workers. The most significant way to achieve this was by lowering the permissible exposure limit (PEL) from 200 micrograms per cubic meter of air as an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) to 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air.

This three-hour course will review the new interim OSHA standards for lead exposure during construction activities. For the purpose of this standard, lead includes metallic lead, all inorganic lead compounds, and organic lead soaps. OSHA’s lead in construction standard applies to all construction work where an employee may be occupationally exposed to lead. All work related to construction, alteration, or repair, including painting and decorating, is included.

Lead is a cumulative and toxic substance. People who swallow or inhale lead compounds may become ill or die from lead poisoning. Although lead is eliminated from the body at a slow rate, inhaling even a small amount of a lead compound over an extended period of time may cause lead poisoning. Immediate symptoms of disease may not be noticeable. As the blood is circulated through the body, lead is stored in various organs and body tissues. The lead stored in the body may be slowly causing irreversible damage: first to the cells, then to the organs, and finally to the whole body system.

Engineering controls reduce employee exposure in the workplace either by removing or isolating the hazard or isolating the worker from exposure through the use of technology. Under the lead in construction standard, mechanical ventilation may be used to control lead exposure. If used, the employer must evaluate, as necessary, the mechanical performance of the system in controlling exposure to maintain its effectiveness.

The course is based upon the U.S. Department of Labor’s Program Highlights fact sheet series (Fact Sheet No.’s OSHA 93-47 through 93-52) concerning the topic of lead in construction, combined with information from a U.S. OSHA booklet titled Lead in Construction (OSHA 3142). Additional material was provided by North Carolina Department of Labor Health Standards Officer J. Edgar Geddie, Ph.D, and Health Compliance Supervisor Paul Sullivan.

This course is based entirely on “A Guide to Lead Exposure in the Construction Industry” published by the N.C. Department of Labor. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Note:

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has banned the use of lead-based paint in residential application. However, since lead-based paint inhibits the rusting and corrosion of iron and steel, it is still used on bridges, railways, ships, lighthouses, and other steel structures, although substitute coatings are available.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C232

CEU Course Title:      UST Systems - Maintenance Basics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course provides general guidelines and checklists for the inspection and maintenance of underground storage tank (UST) systems, sumps and spill buckets and pertinent components used to dispense petroleum products. The functions of the various UST mechanical and electrical devises are described to give an understanding of the proper performance of the system. A UST system must be properly maintained to operate efficiently in order to prevent leakage of petroleum products into the environment. The course describes maintenance required to avoid problems that adversely affecting operation.

Many advances have been made in mechanical equipment such as spillage or overflow detectors and alarms that safeguard against the threat of UST petroleum releases. Still UST’s continue to experience leakage. For instance a one-gallon leakage of fuel per week from a poorly maintained spill bucket can result in up to 195 tons of contaminated soil in a year. Such leakage continues to occur despite many safety features installed to protect against spill and overflow incidences.

Periodic inspections, knowing when a component of a system is defective or improperly maintained and understanding what is necessary to correct observed problems are important to continue proper operations of a system. The course covers the basics of good maintenance, value of inspections and items to look for that adversely effect UST system operations. Simple housekeeping measures like removal of ice, liquids and debris from the sumps; indications of staining, condition of piping and connections, seal or equipment damages and positioning of sensors should be checked.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C234

CEU Course Title:      On-Site Wastewater Treatment

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: Over 50% of all U.S. homes are not on sewers. The primary treatment systems for these homes are on-site wastewater treatment systems (OSWT). OSWTs are commonly referred to as septic tank systems. OWTS’s consist of three components: the septic tank, the distribution box, and the drain field. Each component plays an important part in achieving adequate wastewater treatment. This course provides details on how to choose, design, install and operate an OWTS. The course is based upon the US EPA’s document, “Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Manual”, EPA Document No. EPA/625/R-00/008.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C235

CEU Course Title:      Inspection of Highway and Rail Transit Tunnels

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: This (10-hour) course provides specific information and procedures for the inspection of both highway and rail transit tunnels. Although several components are similar in both types of tunnels, a few elements are specific to either highway or rail transit tunnels and are therefore defined accordingly. It is commonly understood that numerous tunnels in the United States are more than 50 years old and are beginning to show signs of considerable deterioration, especially due to water infiltration.

The following paragraphs explain the specific subjects covered along with procedural recommendations that are contained in the FTA/FHWA 2005-Highway and Rail Transit Tunnel Inspection Manual, which is the basis of this course.

This course addresses inspection procedures for the functional aspect of the tunnel, focusing on the civil/structural, mechanical, and electrical components. The also provides brief guidance on other systems/appurtenances, such as track, traction power, signals, and communications, which comprise the operational aspects of a rail transit tunnel. This brief guidance is only meant to provide general knowledge and not in-depth inspection criteria for such systems/appurtenances.

Although this course is produced for a hands-on, non-destructive evaluation of the inside face of the tunnel structure, other state-of-the-art, non-destructive testing methods may be used in areas that require a more in-depth structural evaluation. These methods may include mechanical oscillation techniques such as sonic or ultrasonic measurements (more commonly referred to as Impact-Echo), electronic techniques such as georadar, and optical techniques such as infrared thermography and multispectral analysis.

This course is based entirely on the “2005-Highway and Rail Transit Tunnel Inspection Manual” - Publication (FHWA-IF-05-002). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C236

CEU Course Title:      Durability of Geosynthetics for Highway Applications

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Various aspects of geosynthetic durability are addressed in this (one-hour) course in order to develop procedures that could be used to predict long-term strength losses of geosynthetics used in highway applications. This information is essential to designers for allowing tensile capacity for geosynthetics used primarily in mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls, reinforced soil slopes, and foundation stabilization.

The study was conducted in stages, each stage building on the knowledge previously gained. The main objectives addressed were to: (1) develop testing protocols necessary to quantify any strength reduction due to aging or stress (stress cracking only) mechanisms for polymeric reinforcement materials (geosynthetics), and (2) develop testing protocols for confined stress-strain testing, which could more accurately characterize key engineering properties. The results of the experimental tasks are discussed on the following pages.

This course is based entirely on publication FHWA-RD-01-050 Durability of Geosynthetics for Highway Applications, on a summary of four previously published reports on this topic. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: C237

CEU Course Title:      Offshore Oil and Gas Pipeline Basics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course summarizes basic information, relevant issues and guidelines for the installation of offshore oil and gas pipelines and describes the potential impacts and mitigation measures. The advantages and limitations of the methods commonly used to lay pipelines in varying offshore water depths are discussed. Also addressed are pipeline inspection, safety issues and maintenance used to provide safe and reliable undersea pipeline transport of products in order to prevent leakage into coastal environments. The functions of various equipment, methods and procedures are described to give an understanding of typical problems encountered such as hydration and wax formation.

Construction and installation of offshore pipelines have special challenges to maintain the pipes and to provide efficient and long-term performance, especially when compared to onshore pipelines. Pipe installations from lay barges and reel barges tests the mechanical durability of the corrosion coatings and welds as the pipes are passed over the barge stingers and rollers or when towed along the sea floor. Offshore pipes must withstand varying operating temperatures, large temperature differences between the inside and outside of the pipe walls and high hydrostatic pressures.

Just as pipe laying has many challenges, recovery and/or removal of damaged pipelines may be required. The integrity of older existing pipelines has been a concern due to the corrosion susceptibility, data from repair histories and knowing the actual existing conditions. The Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service has made studies and published papers regarding the assessment of existing pipelines with attention to corrosion monitoring, leak detection and other related issues.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E101

CEU Course Title:      OSHA 3075 - Controlling Electrical Hazards

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $55

PDH Course Description: In this lesson, students will study OSHA 3075: Controlling Electrical Hazards (1997 edition, 35 pages, PDF file format), which provides an overview of basic electrical safety for individuals with little or limited training or familiarity with electrical hazards. The concepts and principles contained in OSHA 3075 will help further an understanding of OSHA's electrical safety standards for general industry. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E102

CEU Course Title:      Concepts of Energy Management

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: The course intends to create awareness of various aspects of energy management to the users. The course discusses various techniques of energy management applicable to buildings as well as industrial applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E103

CEU Course Title:      Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide information related to the design safety standards for electrical systems. Students will study OSHA Regulation 1910.303: General Requirements-Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems, which discusses about the examination, installation, and use of electrical equipment as well as requirements on the conductor splices, arcing parts of electrical equipment, and marking of electrical equipment. It also provides design guidelines on the identification of disconnecting means and circuits, and access and working space around electrical equipment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E104

CEU Course Title:      Power Systems - Basic Concepts and Applications - Part I

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   12 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   12 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   12 LU

Online Course Price:    $279

PDH Course Description: A power system is an interconnected network with components converting non-electrical energy continuously into the electrical form and transporting the electrical energy from generating sources to the loads/users. A power system serves one important function and that is to supply customers with electricity as economically and as reliably as possible. This course should provide a brief review for readers in the power engineering profession or serve as an introductory material for readers in a non-power engineering profession.

This course begins with an introduction to power systems. It discusses the basic structure of power systems, the fundamentals of AC circuits, mathematical notations, balanced three-phase systems, and per unit values. Then, it presents an overview of the three main components of power systems: generators, transmission lines and transformers. PART I of the course ends with the fundamentals of power factor correction and its applications. PART II continues with symmetrical components and its applications - short circuit calculations. Power flow problems are introduced and its solution techniques are discussed. This material concludes with some fundamentals on power system stability.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E104A

CEU Course Title:      Power Systems - Basic Concepts and Applications - Part I^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   12 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   12 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   12 LU

Online Course Price:    $279

PDH Course Description: A power system is an interconnected network with components converting non-electrical energy continuously into the electrical form and transporting the electrical energy from generating sources to the loads/users. A power system serves one important function and that is to supply customers with electricity as economically and as reliably as possible. This course should provide a brief review for readers in the power engineering profession or serve as an introductory material for readers in a non-power engineering profession.

This course begins with an introduction to power systems. It discusses the basic structure of power systems, the fundamentals of AC circuits, mathematical notations, balanced three-phase systems, and per unit values. Then, it presents an overview of the three main components of power systems: generators, transmission lines and transformers. PART I of the course ends with the fundamentals of power factor correction and its applications. PART II continues with symmetrical components and its applications - short circuit calculations. Power flow problems are introduced and its solution techniques are discussed. This material concludes with some fundamentals on power system stability.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E105

CEU Course Title:      Power Systems - Basic Concepts and Applications - Part II

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   12 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   12 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   12 LU

Online Course Price:    $279

PDH Course Description: A power system is an interconnected network with components converting non-electrical energy continuously into the electrical form and transporting the electrical energy from generating sources to the loads/users. A power system serves one important function and that is to supply customers with electricity as economically and as reliably as possible. This course should provide a brief review for readers in the power engineering profession or serve as an introductory material for readers in a non-power engineering profession. This course begins with an introduction to power systems. It discusses the basic structure of power systems, the fundamentals of AC circuits, mathematical notations, balanced three-phase systems, and per unit values. Then, it presents an overview of the three main components of power systems: generators, transmission lines and transformers. PART I of the course ends with the fundamentals of power factor correction and its applications. PART II continues with symmetrical components and its applications - short circuit calculations. Power flow problems are introduced and its solution techniques are discussed. This material concludes with some fundamentals on power system stability. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E106

CEU Course Title:      Sizing Supply Conductors for Two-Speed Single Winding Induction Motors

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Two-speed single winding variable torque motors are commonly used in process facilities on air coolers. These motors have two horsepower ratings, two speed ratings, and two full-load current ratings. Because the motor has a single winding the speed change is accomplished by changing the wiring configuration and the number of stator circuits. These changes are described in NEMA MG1. The application is described including recommendations for sizing the supply conductors for avoiding application problems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E110

CEU Course Title:      Small Motor Control (1/4 HP - 200 HP)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two hour online course discusses methods of motor control and representation in motor design. It is directed towards small AC induction motors in the range of 1/4 HP to 200 HP. It is important to understand these principles because automatic control technology has been advancing so rapidly that basic safety and simple manual functions may be overlooked. This course will enable the supervising engineer or submittals approval officer to recognize safety and functional design errors. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E111

CEU Course Title:      Electrical Transmission and Distribution Safety

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This online course provides facilities engineers with guidelines on the safe operation and maintenance of electrical equipment and installations used for transmission and distribution of electrical power. The contents cover general safety practices; switching, tagging, testing of circuits and equipment; overhead lines, switchyards, substations and underground line maintenance. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command's Publication P-1060: Electrical Transmission and Distribution Safety Manual. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E112

CEU Course Title:      Electrical Design - Lightning and Static Electricity Protection

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $39

PDH Course Description: This online course provides guidelines for determining adequacy of lightning and static electricity protection systems for all types of facilities. The contents cover applicable codes and standards, lightning phenomena, bonding and grounding. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: TM 5-811-3/AFM 88-9 Electrical Design - Lightning and Static Electricity Protection. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E113

CEU Course Title:      Electrical Power Supply and Distribution

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: This online course provides guidance for design criteria and standards for electrical power supply and distribution systems. The contents cover electrical power requirements, voltage selections, electric distribution lines, aerial distribution lines, underground distribution lines, transformer installations, surge protection and grounding, roadway and area lighting, and security lighting. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual TM 5-811-1/AFJMAN 32-1080 of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: Electrical Power Supply and Distribution. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E114

CEU Course Title:      Commercial Interior Lighting Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two hour online course discusses the determination of requirements, calculations and graphic representation of typical interior commercial lighting. The approach is to examine each facet of design. Government regulations are presented, optical physics are examined and commercially available fixtures are discussed. Principals foci are lighting levels, installation, control and power distribution. One appendix provides a summary of IESNA recommended lighting levels, another presents a comparison of ASHRAE 90.1 lighting mandates and one State's school funding lighting mandates. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E115A

CEU Course Title:      Facility Fire Alarm System Design^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two hour course discusses application of the Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72-2002 to building design. It is especially intended for Architects who must gather a design basis for the fire alarm designer and must review the results for adequacy and completeness. This course is a review of the International Building Code of 2000 and NFPA72-2002. Comments are included to establish perspective, content and real-world implementation. Direct application is for stores, churches, apartment houses, schools, institutions and factories, except high-hazard. This course does not replace a NICET certificate or a PE license. The course does not address residential fire alarms.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E115U

CEU Course Title:      Facility Fire Alarm System Design - An Audio Course

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two hour audio course discusses application of the Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72-2002 to building design. It is especially intended for Architects who must gather a design basis for the fire alarm designer and must review the results for adequacy and completeness. This course is a review of the International Building Code of 2000 and NFPA72-2002. Comments are included to establish perspective, content and real-world implementation. Direct application is for stores, churches, apartment houses, schools, institutions and factories, except high-hazard. This course does not replace a NICET certificate or a PE license. The course does not address residential fire alarms. The lecture notes are included in a PDF file and MS Word file for reference and further study.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E116

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers - Part I

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a device that is capable of being programmed to perform control functions. The first PLC was introduced in the late 1960s to replace relay logic controls in the automotive industry. Compared to relay logic controls, the PLC's advantages include easy programming and installation, high control speed, hardware and software security, network compatibility, troubleshooting and testing convenience, and high reliability.

PLCs are currently used widely in industrial and commercial environments. They can be found in almost any manufacturing facility. There are several manufacturers of PLCs. While the instruction formats may not be the same for different brands, the hardware structures and programming concepts are very similar. This course is the first one of the two PLC courses. It covers PLC hardware structure, input/output modules, software, and programming. PLC operation and ladder logic programs are discussed in this course. Comparison Instructions, Math Instructions, and control instructions are covered in the following course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E116A

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers - Part I^AIA

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a device that is capable of being programmed to perform control functions. The first PLC was introduced in the late 1960s to replace relay logic controls in the automotive industry. Compared to relay logic controls, the PLC's advantages include easy programming and installation, high control speed, hardware and software security, network compatibility, troubleshooting and testing convenience, and high reliability.

PLCs are currently used widely in industrial and commercial environments. They can be found in almost any manufacturing facility. There are several manufacturers of PLCs. While the instruction formats may not be the same for different brands, the hardware structures and programming concepts are very similar. This course is the first one of the two PLC courses. It covers PLC hardware structure, input/output modules, software, and programming. PLC operation and ladder logic programs are discussed in this course. Comparison Instructions, Math Instructions, and control instructions are covered in the following course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E117

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers - Part II

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a device that is capable of being programmed to perform control functions. The first PLC was introduced in the late 1960s to replace relay logic controls in the automotive industry. Compared to relay logic controls, the PLC's advantages include easy programming and installation, high control speed, hardware and software security, network compatibility, troubleshooting and testing convenience, and high reliability.

PLCs are currently used widely in industrial and commercial environments. They can be found in almost any manufacturing facility. There are several manufacturers of PLCs. While the instruction formats may not be the same for different brands, the hardware structures and programming concepts are very similar. This course is the second one of the two PLC courses. This course discusses comparison instructions, math instructions and control instructions used in PLC programming. Knowledgeable of the content discussed in the first course (E116) I is required for studying this course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E117A

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers - Part II^AIA

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a device that is capable of being programmed to perform control functions. The first PLC was introduced in the late 1960s to replace relay logic controls in the automotive industry. Compared to relay logic controls, the PLC's advantages include easy programming and installation, high control speed, hardware and software security, network compatibility, troubleshooting and testing convenience, and high reliability.

PLCs are currently used widely in industrial and commercial environments. They can be found in almost any manufacturing facility. There are several manufacturers of PLCs. While the instruction formats may not be the same for different brands, the hardware structures and programming concepts are very similar. This course is the second one of the two PLC courses. This course discusses comparison instructions, math instructions and control instructions used in PLC programming. Knowledgeable of the content discussed in the first course (E116) I is required for studying this course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E118

CEU Course Title:      Electrical Design - Cathodic Protection

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides an introduction to cathodic protection systems, including an understanding of the corrosivity of soils on steel based materials, and provides guidelines for designing cathodic protection systems for underground and above ground structures. The contents cover applicable codes and standards, corrosion phenomena, and the principals of the cathodic protection systems. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual of Department of the Army: TM 5-811-7: Electrical Design - Cathodic Protection. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E119

CEU Course Title:      Electrical Design – Coordinated Power System Protection

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the selection and coordination of the protective devices for power systems protection. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual of Department of the Army: TM 5-811-14: Electrical Design – Coordinated Power System Protection. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E120

CEU Course Title:      Plant Electrical Troubleshooting

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two hour course discusses the methods of troubleshooting commercial and industrial electrical problems. General principles and examples are presented, along with safety considerations. An Appendix contains catalog information on test equipment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E121

CEU Course Title:      Calculating Motor Start Time

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: A method is described to approximate the motor starting time using the characteristics provided by the manufacturer. The motor torque versus speed curve, the load torque versus speed curve, and the current versus speed curve are utilized along with the rotating inertia to calculate the acceleration time for the motor. The acceleration curve is plotted on a time versus current curve along with the motor’s thermal limits to select the proper over current protection. A discussion of the results and the methodology for the calculation is included. An example calculation is included for discussion purposes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E122

CEU Course Title:      Conduit System Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This 4-hour online course discusses the principles of designing a conduit raceway system. Design techniques to facilitate cable installation will be learned. All design methods discussed will be in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E123

CEU Course Title:      Basic Electrical Connectoring

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course presents a brief history of basic electrical connectors and the problems encountered with early aluminum conductor connections. It describes the major natures of failures and engineering analyses of the failures. The course also presents the steps taken to resolve the failures on the part of engineering, design, and standards making organizations. Standards and certification agencies are identified for their application to various industries, such as the Utility Power Industry, the Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Construction Industry and the Contractor Industrial Industry. The solutions are also related to various connectors. A sampling of different methods to connect to conductors is discussed with descriptions of appropriate connectors. Particular cautions and features are discussed for each connector. The connectors are related to the industries in which they are used, including their appropriate standards. Some special types of connectors are discussed. The course completes with a brief summary stressing the attention that must be devoted to proper connectoring systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E124

CEU Course Title:      Telecommunications Premises Distribution Planning, Design, and Estimating

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour course provides an introduction to the telecommunications distribution system planning, design, and estimating for different facilities. The course materials are based entirely on the Military Handbook MIL-HDBK-1012/3, Telecommunications Premises Distribution Planning, Design, and Estimating. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E125

CEU Course Title:      Municipal Ordinances and Reviews for Wireless Communication Towers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: There has been a tremendous growth in the number of telecommunications towers built in recent years. Municipalities and the wireless telecommunications companies struggle to find a happy medium between the need for towers and the desire most cities have to limit the number of towers. This course is intended for engineers who are working with municipalities. However, anyone involved in the placement of wireless communications facilities will benefit. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E126

CEU Course Title:      Sound System Design for Cafeterias, Auditoriums and Small Churches

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the choices for design of music and voice sound systems for cafeterias, auditoriums and small churches. Key principles are sound characteristics and equipment characteristics. Sample designs along with warnings of common design errors and installation errors are included. The reference list shows sources for advanced theoretical analysis and the origin of specialized sound terms. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E127

CEU Course Title:      Uninterruptible Power Supply System Selection, Installation, and Maintenance

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   12 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   12 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   12 LU

Online Course Price:    $299

PDH Course Description: This 12-hour course provides criteria and guidance in the selection, installation, and maintenance of the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. The process for identifying the need for an UPS system, selecting, installing, and maintaining the UPS system are covered. Covered are: theory and principles of static and rotary UPS systems, design and selection of UPS, installation and testing of UPS, maintenance and operation of UPS systems, principles of static and rotary UPS, UPS system rating and sizing selection, operation/maintenance, batteries, troubleshooting, harmonic distortions, grounding, checklists, and acceptance testing.

The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual of Department of Army: TM 5-693: Uninterruptible power Supply System Selection, Installation, and Maintenance for Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Facilities.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E128

CEU Course Title:      Wireless Network Security

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This 6-hour course provides engineers with the basics of wireless LAN technologies and the related security concerns and guidelines. The course materials are based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-48: Wireless Network Security: 802.11, Bluetooth, and Handheld Devices. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E129

CEU Course Title:      Digital Power Metering and Industrial Data Communication for Meter Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour course discusses the underlying principles of power metering, selection of components and connection for centralized reporting. Concepts can be applied to benefit for small commercial operations, large tenant spaces and campus settings. Drawings and photographs illustrate the concepts. The reference list shows sources for economical components and sophisticated integrated systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E130

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Digital Process Control and Industrial Data Communication for Process Control

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour course discusses the underlying principles of process control, the opportunities available from a small computer in the controller, very general selection of components and connection for centralized monitoring and supervisory control. Concepts can be applied to benefit for small commercial operations, large industrial plants and commercial building automation. Drawings and photographs illustrate the concepts. The reference list shows sources for economical components and sophisticated integrated systems.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E131

CEU Course Title:      Introductory Lightning Protection Design per NFPA 780

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the underlying principles of lightning, lightning damage to structures and equipment and conventional Franklin lighting protection. The design concepts will be demonstrated for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings. Drawings, photographs and a sample specification illustrate the concepts. The reference list shows sources for conventional Franklin components and sophisticated proprietary active systems.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E132

CEU Course Title:      Fundamentals of Computer Systems Performance Analysis

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: In this introduction to computer systems performance measurement and analysis, you will learn the typical goals of the computer systems performance analyst, the fundamental techniques used to study the performance of computer systems, and the advantages and disadvantages of the different techniques. You also will be introduced to the concept of performance debugging.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E133

CEU Course Title:      Metrics of Computer Performance

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Before you can begin to determine anything about the performance of a computer system, you must decide what aspects of the system are interesting and useful to measure. In this course, you will learn about the common metrics that are used to quantify a system's performance, the characteristics of a good metric, the meaning of speedup and relative change, and how to measure the fundamental metric of performance -- time.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E134

CEU Course Title:      What Do All of These Means Mean?

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: There is a strong desire to reduce the performance of a computer system to a single number. Typically this is done using one of several different statistical means, such as the arithmetic, harmonic, or geometric means. In this course you will learn how to calculate the different types of means and how to quantify the variability in a group of measured values. More importantly, you will learn when each of the different types of mean values should be used.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E135

CEU Course Title:      Errors and Confidence Intervals

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: All measurements of real computer systems are subject to both random and systematic errors. These errors introduce uncertainty and imprecision into your measurements, which can make it difficult to interpret your results. In this course, you will learn how an appropriate model of these errors can be used to quantify the precision of your measurements using confidence intervals.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E136

CEU Course Title:      Statistically Comparing Two Alternatives

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Due to measurement noise, it often can be difficult to determine whether a change made to a system had any real impact. Measurement noise also makes it difficult to compare the performance of two different systems. In this course, you will extend your understanding of confidence intervals to determine if there is a statistically significant difference in the performance of two alternatives. You will learn about both before-and-after comparisons and comparisons using unpaired measurements.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E137

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Analysis of variance (ANOVA) is a general technique for separating the total variation in a set of measurements into the variation due to measurement noise and the variation due to real differences among the alternatives being compared. This course provides a gentle introduction to comparing a set of alternatives using the ANOVA technique.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E138

CEU Course Title:      Automatic Control Systems - Part I: Block Diagrams and Transfer Functions

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $75

PDH Course Description: In recent years, control systems have gained an increasingly important role in the development and advancement of modern civilization and technology. This course should provide a brief review for readers in the control/system engineering profession or serve as an introductory material for readers in a non-control/system engineering profession.

This course begins with the basic tools utilized extensively in Control Systems - block diagrams and transfer functions. Mason's rule, a systematic and algorithmic for solving transfer function of a given system described by its block diagram, is discussed. Part I is concluded with Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion (Routh Test). Part II consists of Laplace Transforms and Time-Domain Analysis. A list of Laplace Transform Table is provided for quick reference. Part III is on Root Locus Technique. The course continues with Root Locus Technique, Nyquist Stability Criterion and Body Plot Technique for determining the system stability.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E139

CEU Course Title:      Automatic Control Systems - Part II: Laplace Transform and Time-Domain Analysis

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: In recent years, control systems have gained an increasingly important role in the development and advancement of modern civilization and technology. This course should provide a brief review for readers in the control/system engineering profession or serve as an introductory material for readers in a non-control/system engineering profession.

This course begins with the basic tools utilized extensively in Control Systems - block diagrams and transfer functions. Mason's rule, a systematic and algorithmic for solving transfer function of a given system described by its block diagram, is discussed. Part I is concluded with Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion (Routh Test). Part II consists of Laplace Transforms and Time-Domain Analysis. A list of Laplace Transform Table is provided for quick reference. The course continues with Root Locus Technique, Nyquist Stability Criterion and Body Plot Technique for determining the system stability.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E140

CEU Course Title:      Automatic Control Systems - Part III: Root Locus Technique

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: In recent years, control systems have gained an increasingly important role in the development and advancement of modern civilization and technology. This course should provide a brief review for readers in the control/system engineering profession or serve as an introductory material for readers in a non-control/system engineering profession.

This course begins with the basic tools utilized extensively in Control Systems - block diagrams and transfer functions. Mason's rule, a systematic and algorithmic for solving transfer function of a given system described by its block diagram, is discussed. Part I is concluded with Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion (Routh Test). Part II consists of Laplace Transforms and Time-Domain Analysis. Part III is on Root Locus Technique. A list of Laplace Transform Table is provided for quick reference. The course continues with Root Locus Technique, Nyquist Stability Criterion and Body Plot Technique for determining the system stability.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E143

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Fiber Optic Cable Technology

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to fiber optic cables, including details of common types of fiber cables, their designs, the basics of their operation and how losses can enter into the system operation. The course also provides information on fiber optic connections and splices and how improper installation of the devices can impact the signals.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E144

CEU Course Title:      Power Factor in Electrical Energy Management

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Although terms 'power factor measurement' and 'power factor correction' are well known to electrical engineers, the real importance of 'power factor' is not always recognized -particularly in terms of reducing electrical energy cost.

This 4-hour course looks briefly at what is a very large subject and highlights a systematic approach to the measurement, correction and control of power factor with the objective of cutting energy costs.

This course is aimed at students, electrical & control engineers, energy auditors, operational & maintenance engineers, contractors and system designers who are responsible for design and operation of the system.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E145

CEU Course Title:      Software Engineering Concepts

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $39

PDH Course Description: Software quality matters. Software errors in engineering systems can be very expensive, sometimes leading to catastrophic loss and even loss of human life. Since software has become a component of virtually all engineering systems today, a basic knowledge of software engineering and related software security issues has become vital to practicing engineers in all disciplines. This course presents an overview at the conceptual level. The content of this course can also serve as a beginning point for preparation for the Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) exam.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E146

CEU Course Title:      Modern Closed Circuit TV Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: This course discusses the concepts, equipment selection and graphic representation of typical closed circuit television (cctv) system design for security and sharing of events to large audiences. The key principles are inherent limitations in the technology, available technology choices, system graphic representation and details of successful installation. Covert surveillance and entertainment applications are not included.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E146T

CEU Course Title:      Modern Closed Circuit TV Design (Live-Online)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $240

PDH Course Description: This six-hour course discusses the concepts, equipment selection and graphic representation of typical closed circuit television (cctv) system design for security and sharing of events to large audiences. The key principles are inherent limitations in the technology, available technology choices, system graphic representation and details of successful installation. This course includes commentary and Construction 16783, Cameras for Surveillance, from NYC School Construction Authority. Covert surveillance and entertainment applications are not included.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E147

CEU Course Title:      Modern Closed Circuit TV Design (Audio Version)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: This audio course discusses the concepts, equipment selection and graphic representation of typical closed circuit television (cctv) system design for security and sharing of events to large audiences. The key principles are inherent limitations in the technology, available technology choices, system graphic representation and details of successful installation. Covert surveillance and entertainment applications are not included. The lecture notes are included in a PDF file for reference and further study.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E149

CEU Course Title:      Twenty Ways to Optimize Electric Efficiency in the Use of Induction Motors

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Energy conservation when considered as a new energy source assumes tremendous potential in enhancing overall productivity. According to statistics, electric motor-driven equipment accounts for over half of all the electricity consumed in the United States. Improving the efficiency of electric motors and the equipment they drive even by small percentage can result in tremendous energy and dollar savings.

Opportunities for energy conservation are wide spread and applicable to new as well as old plants.

This 4-hour course provides 20 different strategies to guide you into the electric motor evaluation process and highlights common ways you can improve system efficiency and reliability to achieve permanent long-term electric cost reduction.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E150

CEU Course Title:      Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Landscape lighting has been recognized as a key element to the architectural aesthetics of a home or commercial property. Where previously lighting was used merely to light a pathway to let you see where you were walking, it is now used for safety, security and to enhance the beauty of structures and garden elements. It also enhances the value of properties by creating nighttime curb appeal and increased evening utility of the home’s exterior features. This course will enable the designer to layout an effective and attractive lighting scheme and to select the proper elements for plan implementation.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E151

CEU Course Title:      Electrical Engineering Preliminary Consideration

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This 6-hour course provides basic design guidance in the proper selection of electric power sources and distribution systems. The contents cover electric power preliminary design considerations such as preliminary data, estimation of loads, selection of electric power source, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system design, installation of distribution systems, levels of distribution voltage, grounding of distribution systems, and selection of distribution systems.

This course has been developed from the evaluation of the existing facilities, from surveys of the availability of new materials and construction methods, and from selection of the best design practices of the government, and the privet sector.

The course materials are based entirely on the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) of Department of Defense: UFC 3-501-03N: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATION. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E152

CEU Course Title:      Design to the Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72-2002

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three hour course discusses the concepts, equipment selection and graphic representation of typical life-safety fire alarm systems for stores, churches, apartment houses, schools, institutions and factories, except high-hazard. The key principles are the basic guidelines of the Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72-2002) for normal applications and some warning in cases that require special attention. This course does not replace a NICET certificate or a PE license. The course does not address residential fire alarms.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E152U

CEU Course Title:      Design to the Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72-2002 (Audio Version)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour audio online course discusses the concepts, equipment selection and graphic representation of typical life-safety fire alarm systems for stores, churches, apartment houses, schools, institutions and factories, except high-hazard. The key principles are the basic guidelines of the Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72-2002) for normal applications and some warning in cases that require special attention. This course does not replace a NICET certificate or a PE license. The course does not address residential fire alarms. The lecture notes are included in a PDF file and MS Word file for reference and further study.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E153

CEU Course Title:      Performance Assessment of Lighting Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Good lighting does not necessarily mean more lighting nor does the more lighting means more energy consumption. Good lighting does mean more effective lighting whilst low on energy consumption.

This 3- hour online course provides an overview of good lighting practices and discusses the performance assessment methodology.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E154

CEU Course Title:      Variable Speed Drives in Electrical Energy Management

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: In today's environment with the increasing costs of energy, many electrical users are looking for ways to drive not only an appreciable cost savings but also would keep up system efficiency. One efficient and practical way to do this is the installation of variable speed drives that offer a means of controlling a motor.

Written in straightforward "user" language, this 4-hour course provides a basic understanding of variable speed drives for the engineer or technician involved in specifying, applying, maintaining and operating variable speed drives.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E155

CEU Course Title:      CPU (Computer Processing Unit) Chip: Cooling Problems, Requirements and Solutions

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The course will answer several questions that bother anyone who specify, use or assemble their own present day personal or industrial computers. It will answer the question, why does a computer need that noisy fan(s), how hot can the CPU (Computer Processing Unit) get without causing a problem, where can I find the best solution. The course will even show you how to assembly a very simple solution to the fan noise.

This is a 2-hour course and will cover the following:

1. Why Heatsinks are required and how they work.
2. Other types of CPU cooling devices.
3. Calculations for heat dissipation.
4. Specifications for most CPUs including temperature limits.
5. Thermal compounds, types and use.
6. The physical effects of a heatsink.
7. Heatsink Technology: Radiation, Conduction, and Convection.
8. Heatsink testing methodology and comparisons.
9. The Listening Room: hear and compare the sounds made by cooling fans.
10. Instructions for assembling a simple fan controller.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E156

CEU Course Title:      Understanding Motor Nameplate Information - NEMA v/s IEC Standards

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: If you specify, buy, maintain, or replace motors, you should know how to read and interpret the motor nameplate information. This 4-hour course is provides a brief overview of how to read and interpret National Electric Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and IEC motor nameplates. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E157

CEU Course Title:      Artificial Intelligence: Technologies for Smart Systems Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques are now being applied in many branches of engineering to solve problems and to provide intelligent interfaces for systems and equipment. This course provides an introduction to the four major AI techniques of rule-based expert systems, neural networks, genetic algorithms and fuzzy logic as well as pointers to web resources and books for further reading. In addition, the emerging technologies of soft computing and chat bot agents are discussed. The synthetic character embodiments of these agents are attracting increasing attention since there is evidence that the right character choice can increase the website hit rate.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E158

CEU Course Title:      Emergency and Standby Generator Application

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two hour online course discusses the concepts, equipment selection, installation and graphic representation of typical emergency and standby generator systems for offices, schools, institutions and factories. The key principles are the basic requirements of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70-2002) Sections 700, 701 and 701 and NFPA 110-2002, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems. Complex multi-generator systems for mission-critical applications are not included. Generator power for a fire pump is not addressed (NFPA 72-2002).

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E160

CEU Course Title:      Practical Circuit Analysis

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Changes to power distribution system undervoltage relay settings often require the review of MCC motor starter coil pickup values on critical circuits. Facility loads that must operate should be evaluated for adequacy under all operational states. Component data must also be updated to reflect equipment changes or other facility modifications. Failure to review control circuit voltage calculations when the facility is modified can result in the failure of critical equipment to operate.

Design calculations prepared before the introduction of the personal computer often relied on the simplification of the analyzed circuits by the combination of series and parallel components into an equivalent circuit. Ohm's and/or Kirchoff's law was employed to analyze the circuit. These hand-written manipulations, although simple and straightforward, require numerous "hand" calculations that result in tedious, time-consuming verification and maintenance activities.

Section II demonstrates the analysis of a control circuit for a 480 V motor starter using the circuit reduction method used in many early (pre-PC) calculations. Section III demonstrates analysis of the same 480 V motor starter control circuit using mesh analysis techniques and Cramer's Rule. Section IV discusses calculation automation possibilities.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E161

CEU Course Title:      Practical Motor Starting

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Motor acceleration time at various terminal voltage levels must often be determined to evaluate protective device performance or for power system studies. This module will present a well-documented methodology that is often used by engineers and requires only published motor and load data. The methodology presented calculates a current exponent ratio and a torque exponent ratio that more accurately describes motor performance at reduced voltage levels. In order to enhance the utility of this methodology, a "real world" example that includes a belt driven fan load is used. A template that can be readily used in other motor acceleration time calculations will be developed. Equations describing motor performance are presented to demonstrate the relationship between the various motor parameters used to calculate motor acceleration time. Equations describing fan performance are presented to demonstrate the relationship between the various fan parameters and the impact of load performance on the motor driving that load. An exercise using the motor and load equations will then be presented to demonstrate the motor starting time calculation methodology.

Evaluation of the acceleration time at a different motor terminal voltage requires re-calculation of the motor torque and accelerating torque. "Automating" the calculation can minimize the impact of this requirement. A toolbox automating the motor starting time calculation is presented in this module to demonstrate the time saving and error reduction potential. A general discussion of a calculation "automation" process is also presented to detail the resource requirements for implementing such a process. A working copy of the toolbox is available at no additional cost to the engineer using this module.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E162

CEU Course Title:      240 V Motor Operation on 208 VAC

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: How do you safely reconnect an existing 240 V motor to operate on a new 208 VAC system? This problem frequently arises when replacing power transformers or installing generators. There is a proven method, recognized by the National Electric Code, which is inexpensive and reliable. The application of auto transformers is the topic of this 2-hour PDHonline course. Examples are included.

The course is made up of the following parts:

1. Learning Objective

2. Course Introduction

3. Course Content - summary and detailed narration, graphics and samples

4. Course Summary

5. Related Links

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E163

CEU Course Title:      Substation Design Guide

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   15 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   15 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   15 LU

Online Course Price:    $349

PDH Course Description: This course provides criteria and guidance in the engineering and design of electrical substations. The planning, engineering, design, procurement, construction, and operation of transmission and distribution substations are covered. Substations should be designed, constructed, and operated to meet customers’ needs at the lowest possible cost commensurate with the quality of service desired.

The topics covered are: major equipment selection, layout, site design, structural design, grounding system design, insulation coordination, protective relaying, substation automation, inspection and testing, as well as maintenance considerations. Possible design responsibilities of the engineer are covered, including preparation of construction drawings, material, equipment and labor specifications and other engineering design services that may be required.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E164

CEU Course Title:      Overview & Energy Optimization of Power Distribution Transformers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Losses in electric supply systems are minimized by transmitting electricity at high voltage. Distribution transformers function to step-up & step-down voltage in transmitting power economically from the power station to the final user. Practical power transformers, although highly efficient, are not perfect devices. Transformer losses in power distribution networks can exceed 3% of the total electrical power generated, which is estimated to total 140 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year in the US.

This 4-hour course provides an overview of transformers and summarizes the key energy conservation measures pertaining to selection, application and operation of power transformers. The theoretical equations are kept minimum and the basic aspects are discussed wherever deemed fit.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E165

CEU Course Title:      Overview of Electrical Engineering for School Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $75

PDH Course Description: Electrical engineering is the knowledgeable application of scientific, engineering, financial and human factors knowledge to the creation of components, assemblies, equipment and systems that have wires. This course is closely focused on the application of these principles to the design of electrical infrastructure of schools. In order for a modern school to function, it must have outside connections for power, communications, high-speed data, monitoring of the fire alarms and, sometimes, monitoring of utility usage and operation of all systems.

This overview course discusses details of the connections to the outside world, connections, conduits and wires inside, and the electrical equipment which is purchased during construction. Included are bulk power, clean power for computers, lighting power, lighting fixtures, lighting control, data wiring, security access wiring, security CCTV wiring, security intrusion monitoring wiring, communications wiring, clock systems, bell systems and fire alarms.

This course is interactive, to assure understanding is taking place and to guide the content in directions of value to the student. It includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E165T

CEU Course Title:      Overview of Electrical Engineering for School Design (Live-Online)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $200

PDH Course Description: Electrical engineering is the knowledgeable application of scientific, engineering, financial and human factors knowledge to the creation of components, assemblies, equipment and systems that have wires. This course is closely focused on the application of these principles to the design of electrical infrastructure of schools. In order for a modern school to function, it must have outside connections for power, communications, high-speed data, monitoring of the fire alarms and, sometimes, monitoring of utility usage and operation of all systems.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E166

CEU Course Title:      Principles and Methods of Temperature Measurement

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Temperature is a principle parameter that needs to be monitored and controlled in most engineering applications such as heating, cooling, drying and storage. Temperature sensors vary from simple liquid-in-glass thermometers to sophisticated on-line monitoring and automatic temperature control purposes. This course focuses on the most commonly used temperature sensors.

This 2-hour course provides an overview of basic principles of temperature sensors in user friendly language. The theoretical equations are kept minimum and the basic aspects are discussed wherever deemed fit.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E167

CEU Course Title:      Principles of Process Control

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: The kinds of processes found in industrial plants are as varied as the materials they produce. They range from the simple loops to control flow rate, to the large and complex distillation columns in the petro-chemical industry. Today the application of feedback control loops is an essential element in virtually every industrial product, yet this feedback control loop which is so important to industry is based on a few very simple and easily understood principles. This course discusses this control loop, its basic elements, and the basic principles of its application. This 3-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1013/2-92, Fundamentals Handbook, Instrumentation and Control, Module 7, Volume 2 of 2.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E168

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to High Temperature Superconductors

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: In this introductory course, the student will become familiar with high temperature superconductors, the Meissner effect, the zero resistance effect, availability of experimentation kits, how they can learn to make a superconductor from scratch, applications for superconductors, and superconductor patent information. By possibly implementing existing superconductor technology in devices such as electromagnets, they can increase performance and shrink size versus conventional conductors.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E169

CEU Course Title:      Basic Electrical Theory & Fundamentals

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Do you know where electricity comes from? To be able to say yes to that question, you must understand a bit about the physics of matter. In this course you’ll learn the basics involving: matter, electron theory, magnetism, electromagnetism, the laws of electrical circuits, series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits and the basic electrical formulas.

This 4-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1011/1-92, Fundamentals Handbook, Electrical Science, Volume 1 of 4, modules 1 and 2. The volumes 2, 3 and 4 of the handbook have been separately listed

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E170

CEU Course Title:      Basic Electrical Theory – Overview of DC Circuits, Batteries, DC Generators & Motors

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This electrical training course provides a basic introduction to DC theory, electrical circuits, batteries and DC machinery (motors and generators). This course will be extremely helpful to individuals who are just beginning a career in electrical work, or who require a basic knowledge of electrical principals and equipment to better their primary responsibilities. This course is also a prerequisite for the all other electrical training.

This 3-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1011/1-92, Fundamentals Handbook, Electrical Science, and Volume 2 of 4. The volumes 1, 3 and 4 of the handbook have been separately listed.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E171

CEU Course Title:      Basic Electrical Theory – Overview of AC Power, AC Generators, AC Reactive Components, and Voltage Regulators

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Alternating current (AC) unlike Direct current (DC) flow first in one direction then in the opposite direction. The most common AC waveform is a sine (or sinusoidal) waveform. This electrical training course provides a basic introduction to AC theory, electrical circuits, AC generator and voltage regulation. This course will be extremely helpful to individuals who are just beginning a career in electrical work, or who require a basic knowledge of electrical principals and equipment to better their primary responsibilities. This course is also a prerequisite for the all other electrical training.

This 4-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1011/3-92, Fundamentals Handbook, Electrical Science, and Volume 3 of 4. The volumes 1, 2 and 4 of the handbook have been separately listed.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E172

CEU Course Title:      Basic Electrical Theory – Overview of AC Motors, Transformers and Measuring Instruments

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This electrical training course provides a basic introduction to AC motors, transformers and electrical measurements and discusses the principles, methods as well as the underlying theories and concepts needed for a strong foundation in electrical technology. This course will be extremely helpful to individuals who are just beginning a career in electrical work, or who require a basic knowledge of electrical principals and equipment to better their primary responsibilities. This course is also a prerequisite for the all other electrical training.

This 3-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1011/4-92, Fundamentals Handbook, Electrical Science, and Volume 4 of 4. The volumes 1, 2 and 3 of the handbook have been separately listed.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E173

CEU Course Title:      Data Center Design Criteria

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three hour online course discusses design criteria in data center design, computer room design and other technical space that integrate critical infrastructure technologies resulting in continuously available, scalable, redundant, fault-tolerant, manageable and still maintainable mission critical environments. It is important to understand the different aspects of design process so that precautions can be taken while designing. This course will enable the designer to avoid any disruptions in operation of the computer systems which can potentially be disastrous in current business environment.

Design concepts are explained graphically to make it visualize the same. All the aspects of Data center design component are discussed briefly and that will give overview to designer to plan and make checklists for the design.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E174

CEU Course Title:      2005 National Electric Code

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course begins with a compendium of key changes and critical requirements associated the 2005 National Electrical Code. Some of the requirements are not new, but have been ignored and are getting new attention for enforcement. Others are long standing, but continue to cause trouble for installation contractors. The second component of the course is an annotated Table of Contents. This is your roadmap to look in the right place to find answers. The annotations emphasize portions which you must fully understand for normal electrical design or review of electrical designs.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, based upon the changes, critical requirements and Table of Contents.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E174U

CEU Course Title:      2005 National Electric Code (Audio Version)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This audio course begins with a compendium of key changes and critical requirements associated the 2005 National Electrical Code. Some of the requirements are not new, but have been ignored and are getting new attention for enforcement. Others are long standing, but continue to cause trouble for installation contractors. The second component of the course is an annotated Table of Contents. This is your roadmap to look in the right place to find answers. The annotations emphasize portions which you must fully understand for normal electrical design or review of electrical designs.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, based upon the changes, critical requirements and Table of Contents.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E175

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Computer Networking

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: Engineers are constantly looked upon to integrate multiple technologies. Because of the growth of the Internet, the need for engineers to have a basic understanding of computer networks has become critical. Almost every role in engineering has become integrated with computers and networking. Data from many sources such as mechanical, chemical, and structural systems is being measured remotely. In addition, we often need to provide a remote control of these systems using networks. This convergence of technologies has helped to make the use of computers and computer networks a mature technology with the ability to be used to solve many types of engineering problems. The purpose of this course is to provide the engineer with a general introduction to LAN and WAN technologies. This course is addressed to the engineer with a basic knowledge of computers who needs to become familiar with computer networks. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E176

CEU Course Title:      Induction Motor Theory

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: The characteristics of an induction motor are best determined by a series of tests, generally under load. However, for large motors, this is not always practical. The motor characteristics can be approximated by calculations using an equivalent circuit for the motor and using a series of formulas.

This course will present a review of the development of the equivalent motor circuit and the various formulas that the engineer can use to determine the induction motor characteristics to best suit the application.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E177

CEU Course Title:      Determining Motor Load & Efficiency from Measured Data

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Those familiar with motors know that just because a motor has a nameplate rating of 50 horsepower doesn’t mean that it actually delivers 50 horsepower to its load. The load itself determines the horsepower needed to drive it, and whatever motor is connected to that load will try to deliver the power that the load demands. Spotting overloaded motors can help you avoid motor burnouts whereas spotting underloaded motors can lead to downsizing and reduced operating costs.

This 3-hr course presents a brief overview of some of the different ways to determine a motor's load from in-situ measurements. This course shall be useful for field engineers to select or to establish a proper efficiency evaluation method by understanding the theories and error sources of the methods.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E178

CEU Course Title:      TVSS Standards, Installation and Industry Trends

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Surge protection is an important consideration in the electrical system design. With over 30 years of experience devoted solely to the TVSS (Transient Voltage Surge Suppression) industry, LEA International offers one of the most comprehensive SPD (Surge Protection Device) product lines available worldwide. LEA International's seminar on Surge Protection Considerations is designed to keep the engineering community current with the state-of-the-art in surge protection technology.

This webinar/seminar outlines the following key topics:

·  TVSS Standards (IEEE, UL, NEC, IEC, NEMA, etc.)

·  Technologies (MOV, SAD)

·  TVSS applications

·  Installation Guidelines for TVSS's

This webinar/seminar presents a compressive look at TVSS products as a whole with a focus on standards, installation, and market trends. It will give a better understanding of TVSS products from a technical view point. After completing this webinar/seminar, specifying engineers will have better ways to evaluate vendors and select products for there master specification and facilities they design.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E179

CEU Course Title:      Specifying, Sizing, and Selecting TVSS

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Surge protection is an important consideration in the electrical system design. With over 30 years of experience devoted solely to the TVSS (Transient Voltage Surge Suppression) industry, LEA International offers one of the most comprehensive SPD (Surge Protection Device) product lines available worldwide. LEA International's seminar on Surge Protection Considerations is designed to keep the engineering community current with the state-of-the-art in surge protection technology.

This webinar/seminar outlines the following key topics:

·  TVSS sizing and selection criteria

·  Writing good specs and avoiding liability

·  How to evaluate TVSS vendors

This webinar/seminar intents to help in selecting, sizing, and writing a good specification for the TVSS units. A detailed discuss of the most common problems with product specs and liabilities that the engineers run into with products. Discuss on advantages/disadvantages of internal products versus the external stand alone products. After completing this webinar/seminar, engineers will have information for selecting multiple vendors for specification to provide competitive pricing for their customers.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E180

CEU Course Title:      Software Security: Practical Defensive Strategies

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: It is common knowledge that security is one of the most important issues in the computer field today. What is not apparent to many is that the security challenges today are frequently software problems. The weak points are the applications at the ends of the communications link and therefore represent the points of greatest vulnerability to attack. The purpose of this course is to present recommended approaches to software security including threat modeling, programming language security in C/C++, Java and Perl and activities for each stage of the software development life cycle. Smart card security and security certification for IT products are also discussed.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E181

CEU Course Title:      Corrosion Mitigation through Electrical Design Cathodic Protection

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Corrosion occurs on all metallic structures that are not adequately protected. The cost of replacing a structure which may have been destroyed or weakened due to excessive corrosion is substantial but avoidable, and means should be taken to consistently prevent or mitigate this added cost through cathodic protection. This course will introduce the concepts of sacrificial and impressed current cathodic protection with basic details and examples to understand their field application.

This 4-hr course material is based entirely on the US Army Corps of Engineers document EM 1110-2-3400, " Painting: New Construction and Maintenance “and covers Chapter 2; "Corrosion Theory and Corrosion Protection” and document TM 5-811-7, “Electrical Design, Cathodic Protection”.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E182

CEU Course Title:      Nuclear Plant Security Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course will introduce the student into the design of security systems for commercial nuclear power plants. An overview of plant security systems is provided along with a linkage to the Federal Requirements that govern commercial nuclear plant security systems. The course provides an understanding of the types of security systems utilized and their application.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E183

CEU Course Title:      Babcock & Wilcox Pressurized Water Reactors

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course provides an overview of the reactor and major reactor support systems found in a Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) Power Plant. Major systems associated with the reactor are discussed, such as, the reactor, steam generators, pressurizer, reactor coolant pumps, control rod drives, high pressure injection, residual heat removal system, reactor protection system, borated water system, and the letdown and make-up systems. In addition, the primary balance-of-plant (BOP) systems are discussed in terms of their system interface with the reactor.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E184

CEU Course Title:      Power Plant Electrical Distribution Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one-hour course provides an introduction to the design of electrical distribution systems found in electrical power generation plants. The type of equipment utilized in the electrical distribution systems is discussed in terms of its design, function, role and backup capabilities. A short quiz follows the end of the course material.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E185

CEU Course Title:      Environmental Qualification of Safety Related Electrical Equipment

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one hour course is an introduction to the subject of environmental qualification of electrical equipment for nuclear reactors. Critical components necessary to safely shut down a reactor following an accident must be assured to function in the harsh conditions that will be present. This course describes the basics of environmental qualification testing, the history of the topic and how the laws governing environmental qualification evolved. The industry standard for testing, IEEE 323, is explained along with the Federal requirements.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E186

CEU Course Title:      General Nuclear Worker Radiation Training

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course will prepare the student with an understanding of the basic radiological knowledge requirements for nuclear plant workers who must work in areas where they may be exposed to radiation. The sources and types of radiation along with the potential biological effects of radiation exposure are discussed. Understanding of radiological postings and radiation measurement devices will help the future nuclear worker be prepared for an exciting new career.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E187

CEU Course Title:      General Nuclear Worker Training

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course will provide the student with a general overview of the job knowledge requirements for a worker at a nuclear power plant. Roles of the various work groups are discussed along with the individual responsibilities of the nuclear worker. Overviews of the security and fitness for duty requirements are provided along with an introduction to basic radiological concepts.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E188

CEU Course Title:      Radiation Detection

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: There is a renewed interest in commercial nuclear power in the United States, due to oil shortages and concerns about long term fossil fuel dependency. Several electric utilities in the US have recently considered the design and construction of new plants and US nuclear plants are operating as efficiently as ever.

As a result of stagnancy in the US commercial nuclear industry, the ranks of nuclear engineers have declined dramatically. Engineering knowledge of nuclear technology is dwindling in the US. This course provides relevant knowledge to address one area of nuclear technology.

This course is intended to cover one aspect of the nuclear industry, radiation detection. The basic technologies associated with radiation detection have been relatively constant since the birth of the commercial nuclear power industry after World War II. Tried and true methods of measuring radiation levels have been in use to monitor and control nuclear reactors and related equipment. Also, health physicists use radiation detectors in order to monitor personnel radiation exposure.

Nuclear regulatory requirements, nuclear power production and nuclear reactor theory is not covered in this course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E190

CEU Course Title:      Grounding Practice and Power Line Disturbance

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $20

PDH Course Description: This seminar shows how all of the key elements of grounding systems function in conjunction with strategically located overvoltage surge suppression by emphasizing on practical solutions to common problems. The seminar will reinforce the student's ability to solve grounding and power disturbance problems.

This 4-hour seminar is designed for those with a working knowledge of AC power systems. A high-integrity grounding system coupled with properly selected overvoltage surge suppression devices are the single most effective means of assuring quality power distribution with a minimum of interference.

This practical, detailed look at grounding covers the earth ground electrode system, a selected range of AC grounding systems, data line and instrumentation grounding, and RFI considerations.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E191

CEU Course Title:      2006 Introduction to Electrical Construction Specifications

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: This five hour online course introduces the standard electrical construction specifications used for offices, churches, manufacturing facilities, schools, museums, prisons and places of retail business. The 2004 CSI (Construction Standards Institute) format is introduced, along with the existing 1995 CSI format, and general principles of good spec writing are explained. Public domain specifications developed for government projects are used as examples, though reference is made to commercial spec services - CSI MasterSpec and BSD (Building Systems Design) OnSpec+ and proprietary specs - such as Simplex fire alarms and Novec fire suppression systems. In addition to the core material and associated quiz for credit, this revision includes explanatory narrative and demonstration specificatons. Internet links are provided for reference sources. The multiple-choice quiz covers only core material. This course is general in nature. Separate PDHonline courses are available for individual electrical specifications, as Materials and Methods and Conduit and Raceways.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, based upon the changes, critical requirements and Table of Contents.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E191U

CEU Course Title:      2006 Introduction to Electrical Construction Specifications (Audio Version)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: This audio course introduces the standard electrical construction specifications used for offices, churches, manufacturing facilities, schools, museums, prisons and places of retail business. The 2004 CSI (Construction Standards Institute) format is introduced, along with the existing 1995 CSI format, and general principles of good spec writing are explained. Public domain specifications developed for government projects are used as examples, though reference is made to commercial spec services - CSI MasterSpec and BSD (Building Systems Design) OnSpec+ and proprietary specs - such as Simplex fire alarms and Novec fire suppression systems. In addition to the core material and associated quiz for credit, this revision includes explanatory narrative and demonstration specificatons. Internet links are provided for reference sources. The multiple-choice quiz covers only core material. This course is general in nature. Separate PDHonline courses are available for individual electrical specifications, as Materials and Methods and Conduit and Raceways.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, based upon the changes, critical requirements and Table of Contents.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E192

CEU Course Title:      Loadbreaking and the Bazooms Curve

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course will discuss power connectors capable of manual live connection and disconnection of high voltage, high amperage circuits. This connector system offers a versatile and economical application to convenient load switching operations in confined areas. Some applications will be discussed.

Originally, the objective was to connect and disconnect 15 kV primary distribution circuits with switching voltages at 8.3 kV; however, the voltages were later increased to include 25 and 35 kV. Connector manufacturers not only had to be thoroughly concerned with long term connection at amperages of at least 200 amperes, but also had to study the switching performance and details of the connector itself. The connector is designed to be manually connected and disconnected at the end of a hot stick (an insulated live line pole) by a lineman.

Our discussion analyzes the performance of the switching system based on data received from power testing. It will describe some constraints that had to be applied to performance and standards of performance for the connector system. Basically, the requirements were to be able to switch at the high voltage and high currents for a prescribed amount of switching and also be able to safely connect (fault close) a high current (10,000 amperes RMS) in the event of a fault. Even though the connector was not required to be used again, this operation had to be done safely by a lineman. As we continue through the discussion, it will also be realized that there are other constraints that the user (primary electric utilities) would require from this connecting system. The analysis of the fault close operation was a key in evaluating the connector system inasmuch as most of the early failures of the system occurred during fault close. A unique system is described to analyze real time occurrences at the point that the connector connects fault close at the higher voltages, and also to determine the most critical area. In addition, equipment is described to be able to produce such a connection with a good sense of predictability in order to limit the amount of samples being tested.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E193

CEU Course Title:      Overview of Uninteruptive Power Systems (UPS)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Any interruption of the utility power will stop the operation of a computer system and other critical applications causing loss of data, potential hardware damage and inconvenience. While brownouts and spikes can be tackled by using voltage regulators, surge suppressors, a spike buster etc, the problem of blackout is solved by using uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS).

This 4-hour course discusses some basic fundamentals of uninterruptive power systems.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E194

CEU Course Title:      Power System Analysis

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   15 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   15 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   15 LU

Online Course Price:    $349

PDH Course Description: This 15-hour course provides a thorough study of the power system data necessary, and the methods commonly used in analysis of power systems utilizing computer software. The following types of studies are covered: short circuit, load flow, motor starting, cable ampacity, stability, harmonic analysis, switching transient, reliability, ground mat, protective coordination, power system modeling.

The course materials are based entirely on the “IEEE Recommended Practice for Industrial and Commercial Power System Analysis”, IEEE Std. 399-1997 and the lecture notes provided by the course author.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E195

CEU Course Title:      New Advances in Wind Powered Electric Generation Technology

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course was specifically designed to introduce the design concepts and technology advances in large commercial wind powered electric generation systems. These applications include offshore deepwater development, the use of wind energy to clean, desalinate, and move water, and developing new technologies that will enable wind to work in synergy with other renewable energy technologies like hydropower and hydrogen.

The goal of the wind energy industry is to contribute 100 GW of wind electricity to our Nation’s energy supplies by 2020. By meeting that goal, wind energy will help secure our Nation’s energy future and clean up our environment by displacing about 3 quadrillion BTUs of primary energy per year and 65 million metric tons of carbon equivalent per year.

In the past 10 years, the global wind energy capacity has increased tenfold — from 3.5 gigawatts (GW) in 1994 to almost 50 GW by the end of 2004. In the United States, the wind energy capacity tripled from 1600 megawatts (MW) in 1994 to more than 6700 MW by the end of 2004 — enough to serve more than 1.6 million households.

This course is based entirely on the publication “Wind Power Today” DOE/GO-102005-2115 April 2005 published by the U.S. Department of Energy This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E196

CEU Course Title:      Fuel Cells- New Energy for the Future

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course will review the design, operation, and theory of fuel cells, with an emphasis on the hydrogen based fuel cells in operation today.

More people are driving more cars today than ever before, more than 200 million vehicles are on the road in the U.S. alone. But the car has contributed to our air and water pollution and forced us to rely on imported oil from the Middle East, helping to create a significant trade imbalance. Today many people think fuel cell technology will play a pivotal role in a new technological renaissance, just as the internal combustion engine vehicle revolutionized life at the beginning of the 20th century. Such innovation would have a global environmental and economic impact.

Hydrogen-powered fuel cells represent a radically different approach to energy conversion, one that could replace conventional power generation technologies like engines and turbines in applications such as automobiles and small power plants.

Expanded use of hydrogen as an energy carrier for America could help address concerns about energy security, global climate change, and air quality. Hydrogen can be derived from a variety of domestically available primary sources, including fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear power. Another key benefit is that the by-products of conversion are generally benign for human health and the environment. Despite these compelling benefits, realization of a hydrogen economy faces multiple challenges. Unlike gasoline and natural gas, hydrogen has no existing, large-scale supporting infrastructure—and building one will require major investment. Although hydrogen production, storage, and delivery technologies are currently in commercial use by the chemical and refining industries, existing hydrogen storage and conversion technologies are still too costly for widespread use in energy applications.

This course is based entirely on Fuel Cells Green Power- Publication LA-UR-99-3231, published by Los Alamos National Laboratory under contract with the US Department of Energy. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E197

CEU Course Title:      New Advances in Geothermal Technology

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course will review the geothermal principles, present and future applications, and various design criteria. The geothermal energy potential beneath our feet is vast. This tremendous resource amounts to 50,000 times the energy of all oil and gas resources in the world, and geothermal energy is clean; it represents a promising solution for the nation and the world as they become ever more concerned about global warming, pollution, and rising fossil energy prices.

Increased development of geothermal energy gives people the potential to gain better control of their own local energy resources and use a secure, safe, domestic source of energy. Today’s U.S. geothermal industry is a $1.5-billion-per-year enterprise involving over 2800 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation, about 2000 MW of thermal energy in direct-use applications such as indoor heating, greenhouses, food drying, and aquaculture, and over 3,700 MW of thermal energy from geothermal heat pumps. The potential for growth is substantial.

This course is based entirely on Geothermal Energy Today- Publication DOE/GO-102005-2189 September 2005 published by the U.S. Department of Energy. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E198

CEU Course Title:      Advances in Hydroelectric Power Technology

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course will review the hydropower principles, present and future applications, and various design criteria. Hydropower, also known as hydroelectric power, is a reliable, domestic, emission-free resource that is renewable through the hydrologic cycle and harnesses the natural energy of flowing water to provide clean, fast, flexible electricity generation. Hydropower, one of our nation’s most important renewable energy resources, has grown over the last century from 45 hydroelectric facilities in 1886 to more than 2,000 facilities in 50 states and Puerto Rico that contribute approximately 80,000 megawatts (MW) to our nation’s electrical capacity. That represents about 10% of our country’s electrical generating capability and provides more than 75% of the electricity generated from renewable sources.

Water power — it can cut deep canyons, chisel majestic mountains, quench parched lands, and transport tons — and it can generate enough electricity to light up millions of homes and businesses around the world. Hydropower, also known as hydroelectric power, is a reliable, domestic, emission-free resource that is renewable through the hydrologic cycle and harnesses the natural energy of flowing water to provide clean, fast, flexible electricity generation. Hydropower, one of our nation’s most important renewable energy resources, has grown over the last century from 45 hydroelectric facilities in 1886 to more than 2,000 facilities in 50 states and Puerto Rico that contribute approximately 80,000 megawatts (MW) to our nation’s electrical capacity. That represents about 10% of our country’s electrical generating capability and provides more than 75% of the electricity generated from renewable sources.

This course is based entirely on “Hydropower - Setting a Course for our Energy Future", July 2004, U.S. Department of Energy- Publication DOE/GO-102004-1981. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E199

CEU Course Title:      Small Wind Powered Electric Generation Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course was designed to introduce the basic design concepts for small (residential) wind powered electric generation systems. Wind energy systems are one of the most cost-effective home-based renewable energy systems. Depending on your wind resource, a small wind energy system can lower your electricity bill by 50% to 90%, help you avoid the high costs of extending utility power lines to remote locations, prevent power interruptions, and it is nonpolluting. Small wind electric systems can make a significant contribution to our nation’s energy needs.

In 2003, the U.S. wind generating capacity increased by more than 30%. Wind power plants of various size now operate in 32 states with a total generating capacity of 6374 MW of power, enough to meet the energy needs of more than 3 million homes.

The goal of the wind energy industry is to contribute 100 GW of wind electricity to our Nation’s energy supplies by 2020. By meeting that goal, wind energy will help secure our Nation’s energy future and clean up our environment by displacing about 3 quadrillion BTUs of primary energy per year and 65 million metric tons of carbon equivalent per year.

This course is based entirely on the “Small Wind Electric Systems”, March 2005 Publication DOE/GO-102005-2095 - Produced for the U.S. Department of Energy by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a DOE national laboratory. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E200

CEU Course Title:      Advances in Solar Electric Generation Technology

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course was intended to introduce the engineer towards some of the latest developments in solar electric generation, which could become the main fuel source of the future. The course will compare the various types of systems and explain the potential advantages and disadvantages of each system.

The public often associates flat panel photovoltaic (PV) with solar power, it is in fact thermal solar power plants, such as parabolic trough, power towers, and dish Stirling that can provide economic large-scale power generation today. With PV, electric power is produced by light directly in a semiconductor, while in thermal solar generation the heat of the sun is used to power an engine or turbine.

This course is based entirely on Fuel From the Sky: Solar Power’s Potential for Western Energy Supply July 2002 NREL/BK-550-32160 NREL is the U.S. Department of Energy’s premier laboratory for renewable energy & energy efficiency research, development, and deployment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E201

CEU Course Title:      Design of Microhydro or Small-Scale Hydroelectric Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one hour online course will explain the basic system components and site requirements for microhydro electric systems.

The vast majority of the hydropower produced in the United States comes from large-scale projects that generate more than 30 megawatts (MW)—enough electricity to power nearly 30,000 households.

Small-scale hydropower systems are those that generate between .01 to 30 MW of electricity. Hydropower systems that generate up to 100 kilowatts (kW) of electricity are often called microhydro systems. Most of the systems used by home and small business owners would qualify as microhydro systems. In fact, a 10 kW system generally can provide enough power for a large home, a small resort, or a hobby farm.

This course is based entirely on Small Hydropower Systems- Publication DOE/GO-102001-1173 FS217 July 2001 - Published by the U.S. Department of Energy. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E202

CEU Course Title:      Electrical Engineering for Jail Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three hour online course presents the concepts and examples of use of electrical engineering in the design of jails and jail renovations. The methods have been successfully applied to County and City detention centers for adults, detention centers for juveniles, and district police stations. There is an implication of low- to medium-security for such jails, but the population periodically included serious offenders, violent persons under-the-influence and psychiatric patients. Safety for clients, staff and the public is always the primary goal.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, based upon the changes, critical requirements and Table of Contents.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E202U

CEU Course Title:      Electrical Engineering for Jail Design (Audio Version)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three hour online audio course presents the concepts and examples of use of electrical engineering in the design of jails and jail renovations. The methods have been successfully applied to County and City detention centers for adults, detention centers for juveniles, and district police stations. There is an implication of low- to medium-security for such jails, but the population periodically included serious offenders, violent persons under-the-influence and psychiatric patients. Safety for clients, staff and the public is always the primary goal.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, based upon the changes, critical requirements and Table of Contents.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E203

CEU Course Title:      Design and Planning of Hydroelectric Power Plant Facilities

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course presents fundamental principles underlying the design and construction of hydroelectric power plant structures. It is realized that departures from these standards may be necessary in some cases in order to meet the special requirements and conditions of the work under consideration, or to comply with additional codes which may be in effect.

This course presents a discussion of the general, architectural and structural considerations applicable to the design of hydroelectric power plant structures. The design methods, assumptions, allowable stresses, criteria, typical details, and other provisions covered in this course should be considered in the design process wherever practicable. However, it is expected that judgment and discretion will be used in applying the material contained herein.

This course is based entirely on Planning and Design of Hydroelectric Power Plant Structures Publication number - EM 1110-2-3001, July 2004 published by the US Army Corps of Engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E204

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Short Circuit Analysis

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Two common scenarios contribute to an unplanned outage. Either short circuit protective equipment isn’t designed properly and second the protective equipment isn't properly adjusted during installation or re-adjusted as the configuration of the electrical system changes over time. The purpose of this course 4-hour course is to gain a basic understanding of short circuit capacity.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E205

CEU Course Title:      Recent Advances in Photovoltaic Technology and Solar Thermal Technology

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course was intended to introduce the engineer towards some of the latest developments in high-performance photovoltaics and solar thermal technology. Since the Industrial Revolution, fossil fuels—coal, oil, and natural gas—have powered immense technological progress. But supplies of fossil fuels are limited, and continued reliance on them may have significant environmental consequences. Fortunately, there are alternatives, the most powerful one is right over our heads.

This course is based entirely on “DOE Solar Technologies Program”, Publication DOE/GO-102006-2314, May 2006 Prepared by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a DOE national laboratory. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E206

CEU Course Title:      Wind Energy Applications for Municipal Water Services

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: As communities grow, greater demands are placed on water supplies, wastewater services, and the electricity needed to power the growing water services infrastructure. Water is also a critical resource for thermoelectric power plants. Future population growth in the United States is therefore expected to heighten competition for water resources. Many parts of the United States with increasing water stresses also have significant wind energy resources. Wind power is the fastest-growing electric generation source in the United States and is decreasing in cost to be competitive with thermoelectric generation.

Wind energy can offer communities in water-stressed areas the option of economically meeting increasing energy needs without increasing demands on valuable water resources. Wind energy can also provide targeted energy production to serve critical local water-system needs. The research presented in this report describes a systematic assessment of the potential for wind power to support water utility operation, with the objective to identify promising technical applications and water utility case study opportunities.

This three-hour course is based entirely on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Publication - NREL/CP-500-39178 titled Wind Energy Applications for Municipal Water Services: January 2006. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: E207T

CEU Course Title:      Design to the Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72-2002 (Live-Online)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $200

PDH Course Description: This course discusses the concepts, equipment selection and graphic representation of typical life-safety fire alarm systems for stores, churches, apartment houses, schools, institutions and factories, except high-hazard. The key principles are the basic guidelines of the Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72-2002) for normal applications and some warning in cases that require special attention. This course includes commentary and Construction Specification 16720, Fire Alarm, from NYC School Construction Authority. This course does not replace a NICET certificate or a PE license. The course does not address residential fire alarms.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: F101

CEU Course Title:      Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $15

PDH Course Description: This one hour course is intended to provide a general overview of personal protective and life saving equipment for anyone engaged in the construction activities. The course material is primarily based on Subpart E of OSHA Regulation 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers are discussed. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G101

CEU Course Title:      ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $145

PDH Course Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law intended to protect qualified persons with disabilities from discrimination in employment, government services and programs, transportation, public accommodations, and telecommunications. The ADA covers a wide range of legal and regulatory issues with regard to Americans with disabilities. This course will focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (the ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines), with which engineers and architects need to comply when working on new constructions or alterations of existing structures. The ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines include general instructions and definitions as well as technical specifications and requirements on elements and spaces. Specific requirements for restaurants, cafeterias, medical facilities, business facilities, lodging facilities, libraries and transportation facilities are also discussed in the ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines. It is very important for engineers and architects to get familiar with the guidelines. In some states, professional engineers who design buildings are required to have certain professional development hours (PDH) in ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines for their PE renewals.

This course also includes Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines - Checklist for Building and Facilities prepared by U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G101A

CEU Course Title:      ADA Standards for Accessible Design^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law intended to protect qualified persons with disabilities from discrimination in employment, government services and programs, transportation, public accommodations, and telecommunications. The ADA covers a wide range of legal and regulatory issues with regard to Americans with disabilities. This course will focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (the ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines), with which engineers and architects need to comply when working on new constructions or alterations of existing structures. The ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines include general instructions and definitions as well as technical specifications and requirements on elements and spaces. Specific requirements for restaurants, cafeterias, medical facilities, business facilities, lodging facilities, libraries and transportation facilities are also discussed in the ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines. It is very important for engineers and architects to get familiar with the guidelines. In some states, professional engineers who design buildings are required to have certain professional development hours (PDH) in ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines for their PE renewals.

This course also includes Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines - Checklist for Building and Facilities prepared by U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G102

CEU Course Title:      Technical Report Writing

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This course is designed to reinforce the main ideas and techniques that are needed to produce technical reports which can be read, and used, by a wide audience. Whatever the subject, this course is predicated on the belief that technical reports need not be deadly dull, poorly organized, or uninviting to the reader. More than that, the author also believes that anyone can create a well-written, interesting report through the thoughtful application of the principles presented in this course. The key aspects of technical report writing include designing your report effectively; identifying your primary and secondary audiences and their needs; writing clear, concise purpose statements; organizing for easy reading; illustrating to save time and space; using computer aids for report production; and integrating CAD, graphics, desktop publishing, web based sources for additional impact. This course also includes a quiz, useful tips, tricks and techniques for improving your writing skills.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G102A

CEU Course Title:      Technical Report Writing^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: This course is designed to reinforce the main ideas and techniques that are needed to produce technical reports which can be read, and used, by a wide audience. Whatever the subject, this course is predicated on the belief that technical reports need not be deadly dull, poorly organized, or uninviting to the reader. More than that, the author also believes that anyone can create a well-written, interesting report through the thoughtful application of the principles presented in this course. The key aspects of technical report writing include designing your report effectively; identifying your primary and secondary audiences and their needs; writing clear, concise purpose statements; organizing for easy reading; illustrating to save time and space; using computer aids for report production; and integrating CAD, graphics, desktop publishing, web based sources for additional impact. This course also includes a quiz, useful tips, tricks and techniques for improving your writing skills.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G102B

CEU Course Title:      Technical Report Writing^{TN PLS Board Approved Course CER-579-(F)-03}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This course is designed to reinforce the main ideas and techniques that are needed to produce technical reports which can be read, and used, by a wide audience. Whatever the subject, this course is predicated on the belief that technical reports need not be deadly dull, poorly organized, or uninviting to the reader. More than that, the author also believes that anyone can create a well-written, interesting report through the thoughtful application of the principles presented in this course. The key aspects of technical report writing include designing your report effectively; identifying your primary and secondary audiences and their needs; writing clear, concise purpose statements; organizing for easy reading; illustrating to save time and space; using computer aids for report production; and integrating CAD, graphics, desktop publishing, web based sources for additional impact. This course also includes a quiz, useful tips, tricks and techniques for improving your writing skills.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G102C

CEU Course Title:      Technical Report Writing^{NJ PELS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This course is designed to reinforce the main ideas and techniques that are needed to produce technical reports which can be read, and used, by a wide audience. Whatever the subject, this course is predicated on the belief that technical reports need not be deadly dull, poorly organized, or uninviting to the reader. More than that, the author also believes that anyone can create a well-written, interesting report through the thoughtful application of the principles presented in this course. The key aspects of technical report writing include designing your report effectively; identifying your primary and secondary audiences and their needs; writing clear, concise purpose statements; organizing for easy reading; illustrating to save time and space; using computer aids for report production; and integrating CAD, graphics, desktop publishing, web based sources for additional impact. This course also includes a quiz, useful tips, tricks and techniques for improving your writing skills.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G102D

CEU Course Title:      Technical Report Writing^{MO PLS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This course is designed to reinforce the main ideas and techniques that are needed to produce technical reports which can be read, and used, by a wide audience. Whatever the subject, this course is predicated on the belief that technical reports need not be deadly dull, poorly organized, or uninviting to the reader. More than that, the author also believes that anyone can create a well-written, interesting report through the thoughtful application of the principles presented in this course. The key aspects of technical report writing include designing your report effectively; identifying your primary and secondary audiences and their needs; writing clear, concise purpose statements; organizing for easy reading; illustrating to save time and space; using computer aids for report production; and integrating CAD, graphics, desktop publishing, web based sources for additional impact. This course also includes a quiz, useful tips, tricks and techniques for improving your writing skills.

This PDH online course is approved by Missouri PELS Board.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G102F

CEU Course Title:      Technical Report Writing^{FL PLS Board Approved Course 6639}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This course is designed to reinforce the main ideas and techniques that are needed to produce technical reports which can be read, and used, by a wide audience. Whatever the subject, this course is predicated on the belief that technical reports need not be deadly dull, poorly organized, or uninviting to the reader. More than that, the author also believes that anyone can create a well-written, interesting report through the thoughtful application of the principles presented in this course. The key aspects of technical report writing include designing your report effectively; identifying your primary and secondary audiences and their needs; writing clear, concise purpose statements; organizing for easy reading; illustrating to save time and space; using computer aids for report production; and integrating CAD, graphics, desktop publishing, web based sources for additional impact. This course also includes a quiz, useful tips, tricks and techniques for improving your writing skills.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G102M

CEU Course Title:      Technical Report Writing^{VT LS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This course is designed to reinforce the main ideas and techniques that are needed to produce technical reports which can be read, and used, by a wide audience. Whatever the subject, this course is predicated on the belief that technical reports need not be deadly dull, poorly organized, or uninviting to the reader. More than that, the author also believes that anyone can create a well-written, interesting report through the thoughtful application of the principles presented in this course. The key aspects of technical report writing include designing your report effectively; identifying your primary and secondary audiences and their needs; writing clear, concise purpose statements; organizing for easy reading; illustrating to save time and space; using computer aids for report production; and integrating CAD, graphics, desktop publishing, web based sources for additional impact. This course also includes a quiz, useful tips, tricks and techniques for improving your writing skills.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G103

CEU Course Title:      Strategies to Collect Prompt Payment for the Work Performed

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course will alert the reader of the tactics that are commonly used to deny and delay payment to the contractor. The course discusses strategies for achieving prompt payment for the work performed. By being prepared and anticipating the mechanisms the owner will employ to cheat the contractor and countering them with successful tactics will greatly improve the chances of being paid on time and in full. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G103A

CEU Course Title:      Strategies to Collect Prompt Payment for the Work Performed^AIA

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course will alert the reader of the tactics that are commonly used to deny and delay payment to the contractor. The course discusses strategies for achieving prompt payment for the work performed. By being prepared and anticipating the mechanisms the owner will employ to cheat the contractor and countering them with successful tactics will greatly improve the chances of being paid on time and in full. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G103D

CEU Course Title:      Strategies to Collect Prompt Payment for the Work Performed^{MO PLS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course will alert the reader of the tactics that are commonly used to deny and delay payment to the contractor. The course discusses strategies for achieving prompt payment for the work performed. By being prepared and anticipating the mechanisms the owner will employ to cheat the contractor and countering them with successful tactics will greatly improve the chances of being paid on time and in full.

This PDH online course is approved by Missouri PELS Board.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G104

CEU Course Title:      Parameter Cost Estimating

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Few Architects, Engineers or Contractors escape the almost daily task of estimating construction, and other costs. Requests for such estimates often come at a time when all the information that is needed is not readily available. This one hour online course offers some tips and tricks for coming up with the "quick and dirty" estimate on a wide variety of projects. Sources of information outside your own office can often be tapped and other ways to get reliable costs and reasonable contingencies are included. If estimating costs is any part of your practice, you may well find this brief overview of great help. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G105

CEU Course Title:      Technical Specification Writing

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Specifications need not look like the New York City telephone directory or read like the Internal Revenue Code. This one hour online course is designed to provide useful ideas and links to sources of generic specification elements for working architects, engineers, and many consultants in other fields who are called upon to write specifications. It is designed to reinforce the main ideas needed to produce specifications, which can be read, and used, on a wide range of projects. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G105A

CEU Course Title:      Technical Specification Writing^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Specifications need not look like the New York City telephone directory or read like the Internal Revenue Code. This one hour online course is designed to provide useful ideas and links to sources of generic specification elements for working architects, engineers, and many consultants in other fields who are called upon to write specifications. It is designed to reinforce the main ideas needed to produce specifications, which can be read, and used, on a wide range of projects.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G106

CEU Course Title:      Understanding the Geotechnical Report as an Engineering and Construction Reference

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The Geotechnical report provides critical and vital information for the owner, architect, design engineer, and the contractor to use and evaluate. This course introduces the student to the many components that make up a through geotechnical report. The various observations and tests are explained so that an inference to the ground properties can be achieved. The geotechnical report is a complex scientific document that can be confusing to even highly experienced people. Owners, architects, engineers, and contractors must be able to understand the implications of the reports in order to achieve an on time, on budget and failure free project. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G106A

CEU Course Title:      Understanding the Geotechnical Report as an Engineering and Construction Reference^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The Geotechnical report provides critical and vital information for the owner, architect, design engineer, and the contractor to use and evaluate. This course introduces the student to the many components that make up a through geotechnical report. The various observations and tests are explained so that an inference to the ground properties can be achieved. The geotechnical report is a complex scientific document that can be confusing to even highly experienced people. Owners, architects, engineers, and contractors must be able to understand the implications of the reports in order to achieve an on time, on budget and failure free project. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G107

CEU Course Title:      Engineering Design Using Excel Worksheet

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The Engineering Design Using Excel Worksheet course is written to introduce the reader to the many advantages of computer design procedures. The goal of this course is to show the reader that computer design is easily done by the same methods that manual design employs. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G107A

CEU Course Title:      Engineering Design Using Excel Worksheet^AIA

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The Engineering Design Using Excel Worksheet course is written to introduce the reader to the many advantages of computer design procedures. The goal of this course is to show the reader that computer design is easily done by the same methods that manual design employs. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G108

CEU Course Title:      Bidding: Understanding the Process and Successful Strategies

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to explain all the effort that goes into the tendering of successful construction proposals. It offers suggestions on bidding strategies and how to prepare for bid closing day. Another goal of this course is to convince the reader that bidding should be an honest and ethical endeavor. The course explains why it is important to know when, where, which projects, who to bid to, and how much to bid. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G108A

CEU Course Title:      Bidding: Understanding the Process and Successful Strategies^AIA

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to explain all the effort that goes into the tendering of successful construction proposals. It offers suggestions on bidding strategies and how to prepare for bid closing day. Another goal of this course is to convince the reader that bidding should be an honest and ethical endeavor. The course explains why it is important to know when, where, which projects, who to bid to, and how much to bid.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G109

CEU Course Title:      Practical Dynamic Analysis and Design for Engineers and Architects

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Computer-assisted dynamic analysis has slowly but steadily won a foothold in the typical design office environment. This was primarily achieved due to the affordability of such software and the convenience of graphical user interfaces that have helped turn input data preparation and outputs presentations as routine exercises. This course introduces engineers and architects to the fundamental concepts in dynamic analysis and design that have to be well understood before a dynamic analysis is done on structures using "black-box" software tools. This course covers a discussion on the response spectra analysis and eigenvalue analysis with particular emphasis on how to interpret results from such analysis. Common pitfalls encountered in applying results from such analysis to design are discussed at length. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G110

CEU Course Title:      Soil Slope Stability Analysis Using the Friction Circle Method Programmed in EXCEL

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to show the reader that slope stability design by friction circle theory can be easily and accurately calculated by PC computer using EXCEL worksheets. This powerful program can solve in seconds which used to take days or weeks to calculate by hand. The reader will be able to readily design both safe and economical excavation solutions. In today's competitive construction market it is crucial to be able to design the steepest possible stable temporary excavation slopes. With crew and public safety a first priority, the designer cannot afford to rely on guesses and hope to be correct. OSHA offers guidelines that are so ultraconservative as to be considered impractical and the classification subject to opinion. With this program tool in hand the slope designer can instill confidence in crews, engineers, inspectors and owners, and satisfy OSHA requirements. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G111

CEU Course Title:      Trench and Excavation Support Options and Excavation Slope Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to show the reader the importance of considering the various options of excavation and trench support methods. Safety, site, ground condition, and obstruction constraints influence the selection of any excavation support method. The cost difference between the various methods in any given application can be huge. Selecting the safe and most economical excavation support method is critical to winning and completing successful projects. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G112

CEU Course Title:      Practical Excavation and Trench Temporary Shoring Design and Construction

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The purpose of the course is to show the reader how to design and build practical excavation shoring. The design examples show the safe and proven calculation techniques for shoring design that can be applied to most excavation shoring situations. The course explains why proper shoring construction procedures are important to creating a successful shoring system. Sheet pile and soldier pile shoring systems are designed including the walers, struts, and lagging. Cantilever, braced and box configurations are designed and compared. The load factors are developed for partial shoring in steep temporary construction banks. Finally, the proper installation procedures are explained. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G113

CEU Course Title:      Design Loads and Construction of Tremie Sealed Cofferdams

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to show that cofferdam construction is a complex process of design and construction through a series of stages. The designer must consider a number of forces than just the hydrostatic water loading. The student will have a better understanding of the design and construction process involved in building tremie sealed cofferdam in open water. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G114

CEU Course Title:      Board Rules for Practicing Engineering

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $35

PDH Course Description: As a professional engineer, the licensee shall at all times recognize the primary obligation to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. The purpose of this course is to get familiar with the rules and regulations for practicing engineering. At the conclusion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the rules of professional conduct, continuing education requirements and other regulatory provisions contained in the Model Rules of National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (the Rules). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G115

CEU Course Title:      Board Rules for Practicing Land Surveying

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $35

PDH Course Description: As a professional land surveyor, the licensee shall at all times recognize the primary obligation to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. The purpose of this course is to get familiar with the rules and regulations for practicing land surveying. At the conclusion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the rules of professional conduct, continuing education requirements and other regulatory provisions contained in the Model Rules of National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (the Rules). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

If you are registered as a Professional Surveyors or Mappers in the state of Missouri, you need to take this course under Course G115D in Surveying & Mapping Category.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G115D

CEU Course Title:      Board's Rules for Practicing Land Surveying^{MO PLS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $39

PDH Course Description: As a professional land surveyor, the licensee shall at all times recognize the primary obligation to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. The purpose of this course is to get familiar with the rules and regulations for practicing land surveying. At the conclusion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the rules of professional conduct, continuing education requirements and other regulatory provisions contained in the Model Rules of National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (the Rules).

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by Missouri PELS Board.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G116

CEU Course Title:      What Do Engineers & Architects Need to Know about New OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection?

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: The new OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection (Final Rules) went into effect on January 18, 2002. This course highlights the primary impact of the new OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection on the design practice of structural engineers and architects. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G116A

CEU Course Title:      What Do Engineers & Architects Need to Know about New OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection? ^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: The new OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection (Final Rules) went into effect on January 18, 2002. This course highlights the primary impact of the new OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection on the design practice of structural engineers and architects. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G119

CEU Course Title:      An Overview of OSHA's Process Safety Management Standard

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course provides the user with an overview of the OSHA PSM (1910.119) standard which governs the management of processes involving highly hazardous chemicals. The course will show the conditions that will trigger compliance to the PSM standard and give a brief description of the specific elements (or requirements) of the standard. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G120

CEU Course Title:      Preparing for and Taking the Professional Engineering Exam

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course is designed to help the aspiring engineer pass the PE exam. Only about 50% of the attempts to pass the exam are successful. All of the applicants are graduate engineers, but that is not good enough. The test is designed to be a serious challenge. The engineering professions demand high standards of excellence. The PE exam is one of the most difficult hurdles an engineer will encounter. The only way to have a reasonable chance to pass the test is to properly and thoroughly prepare. This course shows how to prepare for the exam and offers time saving and simplifying techniques that can be used while taking the exam. The author’s specialty is Civil engineering, so the examples are structural. However, the need to prepare and apply sound engineering principle is universal to all engineering professions. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G125

CEU Course Title:      Understanding Firewall Basics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course will provide the user with a general understanding of the different types of firewalls. Four types of firewalls are discussed and include a firewall, a standard firewall, fire barriers and fire partitions. Openings and penetrations in firewalls are also discussed. Closing mechanisms associated with firewall openings and penetrations are also described. This course will delineate the differences in both the design and ratings of the four major types of firewalls. Recommendations concerning the construction requirements of firewalls and the restrictions on openings and penetrations in firewalls are provided. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G125A

CEU Course Title:      Understanding Firewall Basics^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course will provide the user with a general understanding of the different types of firewalls. Four types of firewalls are discussed and include a firewall, a standard firewall, fire barriers and fire partitions. Openings and penetrations in firewalls are also discussed. Closing mechanisms associated with firewall openings and penetrations are also described. This course will delineate the differences in both the design and ratings of the four major types of firewalls. Recommendations concerning the construction requirements of firewalls and the restrictions on openings and penetrations in firewalls are provided.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G126

CEU Course Title:      What Do Engineers and Architects Need to Know about the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law intended to protect qualified persons with disabilities from discrimination in employment, government services and programs, transportation, public accommodations, and telecommunications. The ADA covers a wide range of legal and regulatory issues with regard to Americans with disabilities. This course will focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (the ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines), with which engineers and architects need to comply when working on new constructions or alterations of existing structures. The ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines include general instructions and definitions as well as technical specifications and requirements on elements and spaces. Specific requirements for restaurants, cafeterias, medical facilities, business facilities, lodging facilities, libraries and transportation facilities are also discussed in the ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines. It is very important for engineers and architects to get familiar with the guidelines. In some states, professional engineers who design buildings are required to have certain professional development hours (PDH) in ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines for their PE renewals.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G126A

CEU Course Title:      What Do Engineers and Architects Need to Know about the Americans with Disabilities Act?^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law intended to protect qualified persons with disabilities from discrimination in employment, government services and programs, transportation, public accommodations, and telecommunications. The ADA covers a wide range of legal and regulatory issues with regard to Americans with disabilities. This course will focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (the ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines), with which engineers and architects need to comply when working on new constructions or alterations of existing structures. The ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines include general instructions and definitions as well as technical specifications and requirements on elements and spaces. Specific requirements for restaurants, cafeterias, medical facilities, business facilities, lodging facilities, libraries and transportation facilities are also discussed in the ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines. It is very important for engineers and architects to get familiar with the guidelines. In some states, professional engineers who design buildings are required to have certain professional development hours (PDH) in ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines for their PE renewals.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G127

CEU Course Title:      Process Equipment Cost Estimating By Ratio And Proportion

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Even with the advent of sophisticated estimating software it is sometimes simply easier to manually approximate an equipment cost. Moreover, while there may be sophisticated software available to generate accurate cost estimates, we should never lose sight of the importance of understanding the basis for costs. We should never let computer output cloud simple estimating judgment.

It is novel to be armed with simple, quick, easy to understand techniques to arrive at approximate equipment costs. That is the subject of this course. The equipment cost estimating methods that will be outlined are suitable for use with preliminary and budget estimates.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G129

CEU Course Title:      The Engineer in the Courts

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: Engineers working as a technical consultant and/or expert witness in the legal environment must function as educators, evaluators, and investigators in a manner that appropriately supports the distinct needs of their client/employer. (And, client/employer requirements will differ depending upon whether the client/employer is the plaintiff, the defense, or the court itself.) Beginning as a technical consultant and/or expert witness requires

1. a knowledge of both the law regulating the practice of engineering and the Canons of Practice and

2. the development of
a) a detailed resume that includes pertinent credentials;
b) a fee schedule, billing philosophy, and a mechanism for billing if serving as a consultant,
c) a philosophy on note taking, and
d) a philosophy on how files will be maintained.

This course is addressed to

1. the consulting engineer interested in becoming a technical consultant and/or expert witness for the legal profession,

2. the consulting engineer just getting started as a technical consultant/expert witness for the legal profession, and

3. engineers in industry assigned, as a company employee, to assist company attorneys in litigation.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G129A

CEU Course Title:      The Architect as a Consultant/Expert Witness ^AIA

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: Architects working as a consultant and/or expert witness in the legal environment must function as an educator, evaluator, and investigator in a manner that appropriately supports the distinct needs of the client/employer. (And, client/employer requirements will differ depending upon whether the client/employer is the plaintiff, the defense, or the court itself.) Beginning as a consultant and/or expert witness requires (1) a knowledge of both the law regulating the practice of engineering and the Canons of Practice and (2) the development of a) a detailed resume that includes pertinent credentials; b) a fee schedule, billing philosophy, and a mechanism for billing if serving as a consultant; c) a philosophy on note taking; and d) a philosophy on how files will be maintained.

When a case is acquired, the consultant/expert witness must

(1) establish a procedure with the client/employer for the filing of reports;
(2) review case documents (i.e. the complaint, charges, interrogatories and interrogatory responses, depositions, reports, and pictures);
(3) review all applicable codes, regulations, and standards; and
(4) examine all evidence related to the case.

Testimony in the form of a deposition provides the consultant/expert witness with a unique opportunity to offer professional opinions related to the case in the absence of a judge and jury - hence an ability to "partially control" the proceedings. Testimony before a jury requires that the consultant/expert witness display the best characteristics of a professional thespian.

This course is addressed to

(1) the architect interested in becoming a consultant and/or expert witness for the legal profession,
(2) the architect just getting started as a consultant/expert witness for the legal profession, and
(3) the architect in industry assigned, as a company employee, to assist company attorneys in litigation.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G130

CEU Course Title:      MFL Firewalls

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course provides a synopsis of the FM guidelines and design criteria for MFL walls. The user will be provided with a general understanding of the design requirements for each of the different types of MFL firewalls as preparation for understanding and implementing the FM Loss Prevention Data publications required for the design of MFL walls. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G133

CEU Course Title:      Intellectual Property Issues for Architects, Engineers & Surveyors

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $35

PDH Course Description: The course is a compilation of subjects, definitions, and personal interpretations of issues dealing with intellectual property. After a generalized introduction, the scope narrows to those aspects of intellectual property that will be of particular interest to Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors. A course of this length cannot possibly cover every aspect of intellectual property in detail, but the basics will be received by the student. The course does not address the significant issues dealing with current copyright law that derives from relatively recent technological developments such as digitization and download of information via the computer/internet.

This course contains the opinions and ideas of its author. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subject matter covered. It is presented with the understanding that the author is not engaged in rendering legal or, in regards to this course, other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the student is encouraged to consult appropriate counsel for advice specific to his or her individual circumstance.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G133A

CEU Course Title:      Intellectual Property Issues for Architects, Engineers & Surveyors^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The course is a compilation of subjects, definitions, and personal interpretations of issues dealing with intellectual property. After a generalized introduction, the scope narrows to those aspects of intellectual property that will be of particular interest to Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors. A course of this length cannot possibly cover every aspect of intellectual property in detail, but the basics will be received by the student. The course does not address the significant issues dealing with current copyright law that derives from relatively recent technological developments such as digitization and download of information via the computer/internet.

This course contains the opinions and ideas of its author. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subject matter covered. It is presented with the understanding that the author is not engaged in rendering legal or, in regards to this course, other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the student is encouraged to consult appropriate counsel for advice specific to his or her individual circumstance.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G133B

CEU Course Title:      Intellectual Property Issues for Architects, Engineers, & Surveyors^{TN PLS Board Approved Course CER-579-(I)-03}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The course is a compilation of subjects, definitions, and personal interpretations of issues dealing with intellectual property. After a generalized introduction, the scope narrows to those aspects of intellectual property that will be of particular interest to Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors. A course of this length cannot possibly cover every aspect of intellectual property in detail, but the basics will be received by the student. The course does not address the significant issues dealing with current copyright law that derives from relatively recent technological developments such as digitization and download of information via the computer/internet.

This course contains the opinions and ideas of its author. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subject matter covered. It is presented with the understanding that the author is not engaged in rendering legal or, in regards to this course, other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the student is encouraged to consult appropriate counsel for advice specific to his or her individual circumstance.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

This PDH online course is approved by TN LS Board.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G133F

CEU Course Title:      Intellectual Property Issues for Architects, Engineers, & Surveyors^{FL PLS Board Approved Course 6642}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The course is a compilation of subjects, definitions, and personal interpretations of issues dealing with intellectual property. After a generalized introduction, the scope narrows to those aspects of intellectual property that will be of particular interest to Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors. A course of this length cannot possibly cover every aspect of intellectual property in detail, but the basics will be received by the student. The course does not address the significant issues dealing with current copyright law that derives from relatively recent technological developments such as digitization and download of information via the computer/internet.

This course contains the opinions and ideas of its author. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subject matter covered. It is presented with the understanding that the author is not engaged in rendering legal or, in regards to this course, other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the student is encouraged to consult appropriate counsel for advice specific to his or her individual circumstance.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G133M

CEU Course Title:      Intellectual Property Issues for Architects, Engineers & Surveyors^{VT LS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The course is a compilation of subjects, definitions, and personal interpretations of issues dealing with intellectual property. After a generalized introduction, the scope narrows to those aspects of intellectual property that will be of particular interest to Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors. A course of this length cannot possibly cover every aspect of intellectual property in detail, but the basics will be received by the student. The course does not address the significant issues dealing with current copyright law that derives from relatively recent technological developments such as digitization and download of information via the computer/internet.

This course contains the opinions and ideas of its author. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subject matter covered. It is presented with the understanding that the author is not engaged in rendering legal or, in regards to this course, other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the student is encouraged to consult appropriate counsel for advice specific to his or her individual circumstance.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G134

CEU Course Title:      North Carolina & International Fire Codes For Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids At Petroleum Facilities

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Fire codes and environmental regulations change constantly regarding the storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids at Petroleum Marketeering Facilities. Many state building code agencies are now adopting the International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC) as a national code consensus takes hold. North Carolina has adopted the IBC effective January 1, 2002. To protect the motoring public and to enhance air quality, the NC Fire Code, IFC, US EPA and the NC Division of Air Quality has formulated regulations and codes regarding the storage of Petroleum. The NC State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors have also required that a Professional Engineer (PE) seal all plans regarding ASTs/USTs installations, piping, ancillary equipment upgrades, and vapor recovery system installations for further protection of the public and environment. . This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G135

CEU Course Title:      NABIE Standards of Practice for Building Inspections

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The subject of independent, or third party, home/building inspections as a formalized method of information delivery has received increased interest in the last several years. Issues range from the qualifications, certification, and licensing of independent inspectors to proper conduct of these inspectors in the interaction with buyers and sellers of real property. This web-based course will assist Professional Engineers, Home Inspectors, and Building Code Enforcement Officials in becoming familiar with the NABIE and its programs and Standards of Practice. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G136

CEU Course Title:      NFPA Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code 58 Fire Safety Analysis Plan and O&M Instructions for Propane Storage Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: To safeguard propane installations, the NFPA and the US EPA have developed the FSA and O&M instructions that all-applicable propane facilities must comply within a certain time frame. In some states a licensed professional engineer must fully understand and prepare the FSA plan. The 2001 edition of the National Fire Protection Associations (NFPA) Pamphlet 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code requires a written Fire Safety Analysis (FSA) and written Operations & Maintenance Instructions. These requirements originated at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Risk Management Program (RMP). The NFPA 58 requirements are much less restrictive than what the EPA originally proposed. The requirement for a written (FSA) for all tank installations over 4,000 gallons aggregate capacity becomes effective when your State adopts the 2001 edition NFPA 58, section 3.10, Fire Protection. New propane bulk plants and tank installations and for ASME tank installations on roofs, must complete an FSA before completion of the new facility. Also, a written FSA is required for all-existing bulk plants, tanks and roof installations by three years after the effective date of the code. In North Carolina, a professional engineer registered in North Carolina must prepare the FSA. Other guidelines for an alternative FSA come under the NC Department of Agriculture. The other RMP-like requirements are found in the new Chapter 11 of NFPA 58, Operations and Maintenance. This requires written procedures for safely conducting LP-Gas activities at bulk and industrial plants. Also, these procedures must be kept up to date. Similarly, maintenance procedures must be prepared and implemented. These must be made available to contractors coming on site to do maintenance. Be sure to look at NFPA 58, Appendix A, sections A.11.2.1 and A.11.2.2 for some guidance for what is expected in these procedures and what you may use to help you prepare them. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G137

CEU Course Title:      An Overview of Incident Investigation and Reporting

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course provides the user with an overview of incident investigation. The motivation for this course is to outline a procedure of incident investigation that is objective and satisfies most regulatory requirements. Many incident investigations and reports are done with prejudice. Conclusions and recommendations are often predetermined to suit the goals of the investigators. This could occur intentionally or unintentionally. In this course an effort is made to present a means to minimize the bias that can enter an investigation. Also, an incident investigation procedure/format that is in general compliance with OSHA/EPA regulations is difficult to find. One can usually obtain from OSHA or EPA an outline for an investigation procedure. These usually do not have much practical value in that they are usually for a specific regulation or simply outline the procedure that OSHA or EPA agents should use for their own investigations. Most facilities must comply with multiple investigation/reporting requirements as listed in various OSHA and EPA regulations. This course outlines a general procedure designed to comply with most OSHA and EPA regulations. It is not possible to ensure compliance with ALL regulations; however, by following the guidelines in this course one should be able to minimize repeat investigations and reports. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G140

CEU Course Title:      Georgia Board's Rules for Practicing Engineering

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $35

PDH Course Description: As a professional engineer, the licensee shall at all times recognize the primary obligation to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. The purpose of this course is to get familiar with the rules and regulations for practicing engineering in the state of Georgia. At the conclusion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the rules of professional conduct, continuing education requirements and other regulatory provisions contained in Rules of State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (the Rules). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G141

CEU Course Title:      Georgia Board's Rules for Practicing Land Surveying

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $35

PDH Course Description: As a professional land surveyor, the licensee shall at all times recognize the primary obligation to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. The purpose of this course is to get familiar with the rules and regulations for practicing land surveying in the state of Georgia. At the conclusion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the rules of professional conduct, continuing education requirements and other regulatory provisions contained in Rules of State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (the Rules). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G142

CEU Course Title:      Population Projections

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one-hour online course provides an introduction to methods of projecting population growth or decline. Future population size is a key parameter in designing facilities such as domestic water and wastewater treatment plants and municipal solid waste landfills. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G144

CEU Course Title:      2000 International Building Code - Classification of Occupancy and Construction Types

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The 2000 International Building Code has been adopted by eighteen states as of April 2002. This course highlights the use and occupancy classification and the types of construction, and helps engineers get familiar with the latest building code. The course materials are based entirely on IBC 2000: Chapter 3 - Use and Occupancy Classification and Chapter 6 - Types of Construction (17 pages, you need to have a copy of IBC 2000 for this course). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G144A

CEU Course Title:      2000 International Building Code - Classification of Occupancy and Construction Types^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The 2000 International Building Code has been adopted by eighteen states as of April 2002. This course highlights the use and occupancy classification and the types of construction, and helps engineers get familiar with the latest building code. The course materials are based entirely on IBC 2000: Chapter 3 - Use and Occupancy Classification and Chapter 6 - Types of Construction (17 pages, you need to have a copy of IBC 2000 for this course). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G145

CEU Course Title:      2000 International Building Code - Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The 2000 International Building Code has been adopted by eighteen states as of April 2002. This course highlights the special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy, and helps engineers get familiar with the latest building code. The course materials are based entirely on IBC 2000: Chapter 4 - Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy (28 pages, you need to have a copy of IBC 2000 for this course). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G145A

CEU Course Title:      2000 International Building Code - Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The 2000 International Building Code has been adopted by eighteen states as of April 2002. This course highlights the special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy, and helps engineers get familiar with the latest building code. The course materials are based entirely on IBC 2000: Chapter 4 - Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy (28 pages, you need to have a copy of IBC 2000 for this course). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G146

CEU Course Title:      Avoiding Design Blunders

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Failure is inevitable. Whatever you design will fail someday. Will it be sooner, or will it be later and come in the form of an honorable retirement after a long and useful life? Will it be sudden or gradual? Catastrophic or evolutionary?

As Architects, Engineers or Designers we strive to design for the longest practical life of our structures, systems, devices or processes. But, we cannot foresee all of the conditions against which our designs may be tested.

The failures of the past, many of which are described in this course, serve as lessons for the future. Here you will find some of the author's thoughts on design blunders as well as the ideas of many others. They are presented in the hope that they suggest some general principles of design, which you will find useful in your work. No design professional is immune from committing blunders but, perhaps, we can reduce their likelihood by thoughtful application of those principles.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G146A

CEU Course Title:      Avoiding Design Blunders^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Failure is inevitable. Whatever you design will fail someday. Will it be sooner, or will it be later and come in the form of an honorable retirement after a long and useful life? Will it be sudden or gradual? Catastrophic or evolutionary?

As Architects, Engineers or Designers we strive to design for the longest practical life of our structures, systems, devices or processes. But, we cannot foresee all of the conditions against which our designs may be tested.

The failures of the past, many of which are described in this course, serve as lessons for the future. Here you will find some of the author's thoughts on design blunders as well as the ideas of many others. They are presented in the hope that they suggest some general principles of design, which you will find useful in your work. No design professional is immune from committing blunders but, perhaps, we can reduce their likelihood by thoughtful application of those principles.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G147

CEU Course Title:      Life Cycle Assessment of Building Projects

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This 2-hour course introduces the concepts of life cycle assessment to the building projects. It describes the life cycle analysis methodologies with specific illustrations to the air-conditioning functions of the building elements. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development needs of individuals involved in managing resource development, building design, construction and project management.

It is suitable for students, managers, engineers, auditors, equipment manufacturers and the designers. It shall also be beneficial for individuals who utilize information from life cycle cost estimates, supervise cost estimates, prepare budgets, manage acquisition programs, evaluate and negotiate contract proposals, or desire grounding in the basic techniques of cost estimating.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G148

CEU Course Title:      North Carolina Board Rules for Practicing Engineering

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $35

PDH Course Description: As a professional engineer, the licensee shall at all times recognize the primary obligation to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. The purpose of this course is to get familiar with the rules and regulations for practicing engineering in the state of North Carolina. At the conclusion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the rules of professional conduct, continuing education requirements and other regulatory provisions contained in Rules of State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (the Rules). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G149

CEU Course Title:      North Carolina Board Rules for Practicing Land Surveying

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $35

PDH Course Description: As a professional engineer, the licensee shall at all times recognize the primary obligation to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. The purpose of this course is to get familiar with the rules and regulations for practicing engineering in the state of North Carolina. At the conclusion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the rules of professional conduct, continuing education requirements and other regulatory provisions contained in Rules of State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (the Rules). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G150

CEU Course Title:      Why Standards Matter

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course is designed as an introduction for management and technical personnel in business, industry association management, government, and public policy; university faculty and students; engineers, quality control and purchasing staff; consumers; and those new to organizations that develop standards. This course includes 6 lessons.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G150A

CEU Course Title:      Why Standards Matter^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course is designed as an introduction for management and technical personnel in business, industry association management, government, and public policy; university faculty and students; engineers, quality control and purchasing staff; consumers; and those new to organizations that develop standards. This course includes 6 lessons.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G151

CEU Course Title:      The Engineer in the Courts - Case Study

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $49

PDH Course Description: This is for the user who has completed PDH Course G129 - The Engineer in the Courts and wishes to obtain additional PDH credits by completing Module #5 Case Study.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G152

CEU Course Title:      Equipment Specifications: Requirements, Developments, and Use

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This 2-hour course discusses the process of equipment specifications used to describe engineered equipment such as instrumentation and controls, but can be applied to almost any piece of equipment that must be purchased. This course will enable a person or engineer to development a specification on a short form or long form as required to procure and document a piece of equipment.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G153

CEU Course Title:      Avoiding Falsework Failure

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course will discuss the design considerations of bridge falsework and the causes of failure as each element of the falsework system is discussed. The principals of falsework design apply to any temporary structural system designed to support the weight of a permanent structure during erection and until the permanent structure is self supporting. Post-tensioned box girder bridge falsework is selected for discussion because it can contain all of the complications that can result in structural failure. Bridge falsework often must span traffic, rivers and safely support massive weights in adverse conditions.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G154

CEU Course Title:      The U. S. Standards Development System and Process: The American Way

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course provides an overview of today's U.S. standard development environment, examples of the various types of standards and sources, and how standard development relates government and national and international business. This course consists of the following six lessons:

Lesson 1 - Course Overview
Lesson 2 - The Big Picture
Lesson 3 - Standards Today - The World Has Changed
Lesson 4 - Types of Standards
Lesson 5 - U.S. National Standards Development - The American Way
Lesson 6 - What's in it for me? How and Why to Participate in Standards Development

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G154A

CEU Course Title:      The U. S. Standards Development System and Process: The American Way ^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course provides an overview of today's U.S. standard development environment, examples of the various types of standards and sources, and how standard development relates government and national and international business. This course consists of the following six lessons:

Lesson 1 - Course Overview
Lesson 2 - The Big Picture
Lesson 3 - Standards Today - The World Has Changed
Lesson 4 - Types of Standards
Lesson 5 - U.S. National Standards Development - The American Way
Lesson 6 - What's in it for me? How and Why to Participate in Standards Development

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G155

CEU Course Title:      Linear Least Squares Parameter Estimation

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $39

PDH Course Description: The need to fit mathematical models to measured data arises often in science and engineering. Parameter estimation is a disciple that provides estimates of unknown parameters in a system or process model based on measured data. The professional analyst can use the model that results from the application of parameter estimation to explain measured data to customers in a concise, compelling way.

The 3-hour course begins with a general, nonlinear system model and then focuses on a linear system model. Six basic assumptions about measurement errors are presented and their implications on the least squares estimator explained. Confidence limits for the estimated parameters are developed.

A series of courses that include nonlinear least squares and other estimation techniques are planned.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G156

CEU Course Title:      Environmental Regulations and Codes For Underground Tank Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The author has attempted to greatly simplify Federal and North Carolina Petroleum Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations. Many states have their own UST installation, environmental and clean up regulations. The vast volumes of paper work and technical documents available make a short synopsis of the subject necessary. Petroleum UST environmental compliance, operations and maintenance installation regulations change constantly regarding the storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids. The clean up of petroleum contaminated soils and water from leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs) constantly stay active in all states. Most states have trust funds set aside to facilitate federal and/or state clean up standards.

Fire Codes (NFPA or IFC) should also be included for the proper installation of petroleum UST, this course will only focus on the environmental compliance of petroleum USTs.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G157

CEU Course Title:      Disaster Engineering

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Many facilities, plant or maintenance engineers are faced with natural and manmade disasters every year. These same engineers are often ill equipped to deal with the mayhem that occurs following a disaster. This course provides guidelines for making sure facilities are initially designed or modified to be more robust during a disaster. Then the critical task of mitigating further building damage, immediately following a disaster, is addressed. Finally the important point of identifying damage and properly rebuilding after a disaster are covered.

This course content was successfully tested during a real natural disaster in which tornados caused severe damage to two manufacturing facilities.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G158

CEU Course Title:      Effective Email for the Technical Professional

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The value of electronic mail in the technical and engineering fields is without question. Email is cheaper and faster than a letter, less intrusive than a phone call, and less hassle than a facsimile (FAX). When using email, differences in location and time zone are less of an obstacle to communication. The internet can be used to instantly transmit drawing revisions to project team members located anywhere on the planet. Almost all drawing files and project documents are now sent via email attachments. Coupled with digital photography, email allows real-time project field conditions to be easily visually, as well as descriptively, conveyed over vast distances.

Before the advent of electronic technology, people who were not very skilled at writing could do most of their communication verbally. This coping strategy is less possible now. A large number of technical professionals do not understand how to adjust their communication styles from the conventional to this new medium. This course will help those individuals to avoid this problem. This course will be useful not only to technical professionals who are just beginning, but also to those who are already using email as a mode of communication. The material covered will be useful to you as you continue your emailing experience.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G159

CEU Course Title:      Using "AUTODESK Architectural Desktop 2005" ©

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: This online course is based on the book ”Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2005” by Paul F. Aubin. The book is not included with the course (nor is the software) but may be purchased by special arrangement with the publisher. It provides the necessary understanding of the special tools provided by the Architectural Desktop version of Autodesk AutoCAD software to fully utilize its amazing power and functionality in the design of buildings of all types. This course includes a multiple choice quiz which will enhance the understanding of the course materials. It is possible to study the help files provided with the software and become sufficiently proficient to pass the quiz, however it is strongly recommended that the text book be used to truly master this software.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G160

CEU Course Title:      Maximum Likelihood & Gauss-Markov Parameter Estimation

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $39

PDH Course Description: The need to fit mathematical models to measured data arises often in science and engineering. Parameter estimation is a disciple that provides estimates of unknown parameters in a system or process model based on measured data. The professional analyst can use the model that results from the application of parameter estimation to explain measured data to customers in a concise, compelling way.

The course develops maximum likelihood and Gauss-Markov parameter estimators for a linear measurement model. Six basic assumptions about measurement errors that were introduced in Course G155 are used to clearly explain when to apply each estimation method. Confidence limits for the estimated parameters are developed. Finally, maximum likelihood and Gauss-Markov estimators are compared to the least squares estimator developed in Course G155.

A detailed thermal conductivity example problem is solved and discussed. The quiz is designed to enhance understanding of the course material.

This is the second in a series of courses planned to give a working level understanding of the field of parameter estimation to practicing engineers, land surveyors, and architects.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G161

CEU Course Title:      A Guide to Scaffold Use in the Construction Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Scaffolding has become an integral part of almost any construction project – residential, commercial and industrial. Understanding the OSHA Rules and Guidelines will insure a safe and successful project while avoiding delays, fines and most importantly accidents. This four-hour course based on OSHA publication 3150 and will review the major OSHA guidelines dealing with the construction and use of scaffolding.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G162

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to The U.S. Patent System

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course will provide the student with a general introduction to the various types of U.S. patents that are available. The student will also learn the parts of a patent application, what can get an inventor in trouble, patent professionals that can help with drafting, filing and prosecuting a patent application, how to find out how much getting a patent will cost, and what kind of inventions get special treatment from the U.S. patent office.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G172

CEU Course Title:      Safety and Health Requirements - Part 1 of 3

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $185

PDH Course Description: The first and foremost fundamental canon in the NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers requires that design professionals hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties. This course provides information and guidance on the safety and health requirements related to the construction industry. The course materials are based on the US Army Corps of Engineers' Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The provisions of this manual implement safety and health standards and requirements contained in OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1960, 30 CFR 56, Executive Order 12196, DODI 6055.1, DODI 6055.3, AR 40-5, AR 385-10, AR 385-11, AR 385-40, and FAR Clause 52.236-13. This manual is an excellent reference book for anyone in the construction industry, including engineers, architects, contractors and construction managers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G173

CEU Course Title:      Safety and Health Requirements - Part 2 of 3

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: The first and foremost fundamental canon in the NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers requires that design professionals hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties. This course provides information and guidance on the safety and health requirements related to the construction industry. The course materials are based on the US Army Corps of Engineers' Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The provisions of this manual implement safety and health standards and requirements contained in OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1960, 30 CFR 56, Executive Order 12196, DODI 6055.1, DODI 6055.3, AR 40-5, AR 385-10, AR 385-11, AR 385-40, and FAR Clause 52.236-13. This manual is an excellent reference book for anyone in the construction industry, including engineers, architects, contractors and construction managers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G174

CEU Course Title:      Safety and Health Requirements - Part 3 of 3

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: The first and foremost fundamental canon in the NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers requires that design professionals hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties. This course provides information and guidance on the safety and health requirements related to the construction industry. The course materials are based on the US Army Corps of Engineers' Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The provisions of this manual implement safety and health standards and requirements contained in OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1960, 30 CFR 56, Executive Order 12196, DODI 6055.1, DODI 6055.3, AR 40-5, AR 385-10, AR 385-11, AR 385-40, and FAR Clause 52.236-13. This manual is an excellent reference book for anyone in the construction industry, including engineers, architects, contractors and construction managers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G175

CEU Course Title:      Earthquakes: Basic Principles

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $69

PDH Course Description: This course introduces you to the basic concepts about earthquakes. Following a brief narrative of the myths and mystery that surrounded the occurrence of earthquakes through history, the course describes the precise effects of the first major earthquake recorded in the mid-eighteenth century. This initial advance led to the development of the new discipline of seismology in the nineteenth century, and by the late nineteenth century sufficient progress had been made to develop standardized scales to characterize the shaking severity of earthquakes. With the advent of the twentieth century and the development of instruments that capture and record the ground motion generated by earthquakes, it became possible to eventually develop the Richter magnitude scale.

The intensity of shaking as a measurement scale is presented: the Rossi-Forel and the Modified Mercalli scales. An explanation is given as to why these scales are not entirely satisfactory for measuring the absolute size of earthquakes. The discussion about the modern magnitude scale covers its use as a measurement of earthquake size and as an index of the energy released at the source of an earthquake. The association between faults and earthquakes is explained and the geometrical relationship between the fault plane, the hypocenter (or focus) and the epicenter of an earthquake is illustrated.

The major earthquakes that have affected North America, namely the 1811-1812 New Madrid, Missouri, the 1886 Charleston, South Carolina, and the 1906 San Francisco, California, earthquakes are described. The intensity of the ground shaking associated with these three earthquakes is presented in a figure that clearly shows that at the same intensity level, the shaking effects extend over a much larger area in the Eastern United States than in the Western United States. You will also learn that the 1906 San Francisco earthquake produced a wealth of recorded observations that allowed H. F. Reid to formulate the elastic rebound theory to explain the mechanism of earthquake generation.

Some of the largest magnitude earthquakes in the World since 1900 are the 1960 Chile earthquake, the 1964 Alaska earthquake and the 2004 South East Asia earthquake. These earthquakes are described because of their very large magnitude and because they disturbed the ocean floor generating immense sea waves called “tsunamis”, a Japanese word for “port wave”. These waves devastated the coastal towns they hit. Information about the Great Southeast Asia Earthquake and Tsunami of 2004 is presented and discussed. This 2004 tsunami was one of the largest ever in terms of casualties because it hit heavily populated low-lying coastal areas in many countries that were caught completely unprepared.

Finally, the equations used to derive the Richter magnitude of an earthquake and compute the energy released during that earthquake are presented in an Appendix. Also, a glossary of terms and acronyms used is provided as a reference to assist the student in following the concepts that are discussed throughout.

The information presented in this course is based on the long and varied experience of the author gained while dealing with the diverse seismic issues he encountered on the major engineering projects he managed in the United States and around the world.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G176

CEU Course Title:      2006 Minimal AutoCAD®

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: This five hour online course shows you how to use a few AutoCAD to create sketches and edit existing construction drawings. The keyboard commands used are common to the oldest and newest versions of AutoCAD (2006 at time of writing). In addition to the core material and associated quiz for credit, this revision includes explanatory narrative and demonstration exercises. Internet links are provided for reference sources. The multiple-choice quiz covers only core material. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G176U

CEU Course Title:      2006 Minimal AutoCAD®(Audio Version)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: This audio course shows you how to use a few AutoCAD to create sketches and edit existing construction drawings. The keyboard commands used are common to the oldest and newest versions of AutoCAD (2006 at time of writing). In addition to the core material and associated quiz for credit, this revision includes explanatory narrative and demonstration exercises. Internet links are provided for reference sources. The multiple-choice quiz covers only core material. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G177

CEU Course Title:      A Guide for Interior Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Have you ever walked into a room that was full of nice things but just didn't "feel" quite right? The chances are that the person who decorated that room might have great taste but simply did not know the basics of interior design. Many people fall into this category but you don't have to be one of them. In this course you will learn the basics of interior decorating and gain the confidence to take great decorating ideas and use them together to create one cohesive look.

This 4-hr course material is based entirely on the US Army Corps of Engineers document DG 1110-3-122, “Design Guide for Interiors”.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G178

CEU Course Title:      How Engineers Can Reduce Vehicle Emissions

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $35

PDH Course Description: This is a two-hour course intended to educate engineers about an aspect of the environment that involves them on a daily basis and get them excited about their own potential to participate in environmental improvement. The first part of the course explains health and environmental problems such as air toxics, urban smog, and global climate change that are created in part by vehicle emissions. The second part of the course shows how engineers can serve as leaders in their workplaces and communities by taking steps to help reduce these problems. The steps discussed include properly maintaining a vehicle, saving gas and increasing mileage efficiency, considering a retrofit to a vehicle’s air conditioner, and choosing the right vehicle for individual needs.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G179

CEU Course Title:      Immediate Conservation Engineering

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Many facility engineers and managers are under pressure to reduce utility costs due to cost cutting pressures and rising fuel costs. This training provides options for reducing energy consumption in large industrial, commercial of institutional facilities. The focus of this training is on immediate energy conservation rather long term conservation via engineering design, capital investments or new construction.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G180

CEU Course Title:      Basic Applied Finite Element Analysis

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: This course will cover the basics of linear static finite element analysis of a machine part to accurately determine stress distributions due to applied loads. It will focus on practical application and real-world issues related to finite element analysis, as opposed to theory. While just about any engineer can get a contour plot showing stresses, many do not understand the iterative nature of FEA and how to obtain meaningful results. This course will use a verifiable geometric example so the user can gain confidence in their ability to create and refine a mesh, loading, and boundary conditions which give accurate results. Students have the option to download a trial version of a popular FEA program and obtain hands-on experience of meshing, material property specification, load application, boundary condition application, solving, and interpretation of results. Symmetry modeling and convergence of results will also be covered.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G182

CEU Course Title:      Tips on Saving Energy and Money

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $35

PDH Course Description: In recent years, energy prices have risen significantly as a result of worldwide increasing demand and shrinking resources. For industrialized countries, it is now more important than ever to conserve energy. For an average American home, heating and cooling expenses could account for more than 50% of the utility bill. Proper insulation for buildings is a key to conserve energy and can save homeowners a significant amount of money. This course provides tips and ideas on how to reduce your utility bill while maintaining a desired comfort level in your home. In this course, you will learn which parts of the house are taking a major toll on your utility bill and how to fix those problems using various types of insulations or sealents. Although the course materials are tailored for residential homes, many of the energy-saving tips and ideas discussed in this course are applicable to office and commercial environments. At the end of this course is a multiple choice quiz which is designed to reinforce what your learned from the course material.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G183

CEU Course Title:      Building Insulation Basics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $75

PDH Course Description: Building insulation is a very important design consideration. Properly insulated buildings can save energy resource and money significantly. This course is designed to help engineers and architects learn how to properly insulate a home. In this course you will learn how to insulate attic hatches, basements, ceilings, attics, crawl spaces, slabs, and walls. In addition, it also provides helpful tips on air sealing, moisture control and R-value calculation. Although the course materials are tailored for residential construction, the insulation principles are applicable to commercial construction. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G184

CEU Course Title:      Green Building Guidelines

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $75

PDH Course Description: The building "green" movement is growing at an explosive rate in the U.S. in recent years as a result of increased demand for natural resources. The goal of building "green" is to reduce the life cycle cost of buildings while maximizing health and environmental performance. This course is based entirely on the publication "Green Building Guidelines for New Home Construction", which provides excellent guidance for architects, engineers, builders and homeowners when trying to conserve natural resources, use energy wisely, improve indoor air quality and build livable communities. Although the course material focuses on residential construction, many of the tips provided in this course are applicable to commercial and office construction.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G185

CEU Course Title:      Sustainable Design Guide

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   15 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   15 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   15 LU

Online Course Price:    $285

PDH Course Description: Buildings consume more than two-thirds of the total electricity used annually in the US. Sustainable development, also called high-performance buildings, has become a very important concept as the nation tries to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. High-performance buildings are designed and built to minimize resource consumption, to reduce life cycle costs, and to maximize health and environmental performance across a wide range of measures – from indoor air quality to habitat protection. This course is designed to help design professionals get familiar with the planning and design process for creating and meeting sustainability goals, including energy reduction, indoor environmental quality, water conservation, stormwater management, and site preservation.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G186

CEU Course Title:      Inventing by the NCMR Method

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: How do people invent and patent new and useful things?

Where do new ideas come from?

The NCMR method described in this course is a way to originate new and useful ideas and products. The student will also learn how invention patents are written.

GE, Ford, DANA, and other corporations expect their employees to make every effort possible to suggest and make improvements to products and methods at all levels in their organizations. Almost every product and method is changing or being replaced. In many cases last years models are out of date.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G187

CEU Course Title:      Material Safety Data Sheets – Sources and More

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Workers who use chemicals and those who work nearby must be made aware of the hazards associated with those chemicals, how to reduce the risk of being exposed to them, and what to do in the case of an incident associated with those chemicals. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that all employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces have a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available to workers for each hazardous chemical to which they could get exposed. MSDSs contain a wealth of information about the chemicals, their hazards, and how to reduce the risk of exposure. However, they are long documents, filled with technical information, making it difficult to understand and/or find the bits of information that you need. Plus it can sometimes be a challenge to simply get a copy of an MSDS for a product.

This course will show you various ways to acquire MSDSs, help you to understand the information on MSDSs, and share a few examples of how you might be able to use MSDS information to reduce risks.

This course focuses on MSDSs as required by OSHA for U.S. workers. Many other countries also have standards.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G190

CEU Course Title:      Overview of the ISO System

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $15

PDH Course Description: Never before has the importance of standardization been greater as we enter an era of an ever-expanding global economy. Companies, large or small, view standards not only as the key to guiding their product development, quality or environmental compliance, but also as an imperative in competing successfully in the global marketplace. This course discusses who ISO is, why standards matter, what "international standardization" means, and how ISO standards benefit society. It also helps engineers, architects and land surveyors gain an insight into how ISO operates and how ISO standards are developed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: G194

CEU Course Title:      PE Guide to the ENERGY STAR ® Label for Buildings

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two hour course specifically reviews the preparation of a Statement of Energy Performance, which is a stand-alone document designed to communicate not only a building's energy performance, but also its physical characteristics, operating characteristics, and conformance to current indoor environmental standards. Once validated by a professional engineer (PE), the Statement of Energy Performance becomes an official document that can be used to apply for the ENERGY STAR label. The role of the PE is essential to the credibility of the outcome. Professional Engineers provide unbiased engineering services and are legally bound to uphold standards of ethics. Because of this high level of professionalism, experience, and expertise, a PE is required to validate each Statement of Energy Performance for it to be considered "official" whether it is used to apply for the ENERGY STAR label or for any other purpose. Services performed by Professional Engineers in connection with the ENERGY STAR or Portfolio Manager shall in no way be construed to diminish or otherwise modify the responsibilities or liability of the original designer or operator of the building.

Since January 1999, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided the public the means to quickly and easily assess – or benchmark – the energy performance of commercial buildings relative to similar buildings in the United States. Accounting for the most significant drivers of energy intensity such as weather and building characteristics, buildings whose performance is among the nation's top 25 as an ENERGY STAR building.

This course is based entirely on the Publication EPA 430- F –01-XX, June 2003 Professional Engineer's Guide to the ENERGY STAR ® Label for Buildings prior to taking a quiz for credit. You will be quizzed on the attached document on its entirety.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H101

CEU Course Title:      Flood Plain Studies

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: An overview of FEMA requirements and the types of studies the practicing Architects, Civil Engineers and Surveyors might encounter are presented in this course. Useful sources of information and links to those and other sources are also included. This course is intended for Civil Engineers, Surveyors and Architects whose daily work may occasionally require an understanding of flood plain regulation and the methods available to develop projects in and near regulatory flood plains.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H101A

CEU Course Title:      Flood Plain Studies ^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: An overview of FEMA requirements and the types of studies the practicing Architects, Civil Engineers and Surveyors might encounter are presented in this course. Useful sources of information and links to those and other sources are also included. This course is intended for Civil Engineers, Surveyors and Architects whose daily work may occasionally require an understanding of flood plain regulation and the methods available to develop projects in and near regulatory flood plains.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H101B

CEU Course Title:      Flood Plain Studies^{TN PLS Board Approved Course CER-579-(G)-03}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: An overview of FEMA requirements and the types of studies the practicing Architects, Civil Engineers and Surveyors might encounter are presented in this course. Useful sources of information and links to those and other sources are also included. This course is intended for Civil Engineers, Surveyors and Architects whose daily work may occasionally require an understanding of flood plain regulation and the methods available to develop projects in and near regulatory flood plains.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by TN LS Board.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H101F

CEU Course Title:      Flood Plain Studies ^{FL PLS Board Approved Course 6640}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: An overview of FEMA requirements and the types of studies the practicing Architects, Civil Engineers and Surveyors might encounter are presented in this course. Useful sources of information and links to those and other sources are also included. This course is intended for Civil Engineers, Surveyors and Architects whose daily work may occasionally require an understanding of flood plain regulation and the methods available to develop projects in and near regulatory flood plains. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H101M

CEU Course Title:      Flood Plain Studies^{VT LS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: An overview of FEMA requirements and the types of studies the practicing Architects, Civil Engineers and Surveyors might encounter are presented in this course. Useful sources of information and links to those and other sources are also included. This course is intended for Civil Engineers, Surveyors and Architects whose daily work may occasionally require an understanding of flood plain regulation and the methods available to develop projects in and near regulatory flood plains.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H102

CEU Course Title:      Hydrology - a Review for Civil Engineers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course is intended for practicing engineers, and others, who have some basic knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics. In this course, we concentrate on those aspects of hydrology of most interest to engineers. Although groundwater is part of the hydrologic cycle, it is only briefly touched upon. The precipitation-runoff process will be the main focus of this study because it makes up so much of what engineers do on a day-to-day basis. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H102A

CEU Course Title:      Hydrology - a Review for Civil Engineers^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course is intended for practicing engineers, and others, who have some basic knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics. In this course, we concentrate on those aspects of hydrology of most interest to engineers. Although groundwater is part of the hydrologic cycle, it is only briefly touched upon. The precipitation-runoff process will be the main focus of this study because it makes up so much of what engineers do on a day-to-day basis. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H109

CEU Course Title:      The Hydraulic Principles of Water Supply Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course is designed for practicing water system operators, engineers and others who may have and interest in The Hydraulic Principles Of Water Supply Systems. Operators in particular may find this course helpful in their day-to-day operation and in meeting continuing education requirements for Certification in their state. The course will cover the hydraulics of the following main water system components.

The student will be asked to complete a multiple-choice quiz at the end of the course.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H109A

CEU Course Title:      The Hydraulic Principles of Water Supply Systems^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course is designed for practicing water system operators, engineers and others who may have and interest in The Hydraulic Principles Of Water Supply Systems. Operators in particular may find this course helpful in their day-to-day operation and in meeting continuing education requirements for Certification in their state. The course will cover the hydraulics of the following main water system components.

The student will be asked to complete a multiple-choice quiz at the end of the course.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H110

CEU Course Title:      Base Flood Elevations by Approximate Methods

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: As anyone who uses flood plain data available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) knows, many areas subject to flooding have not been mapped in detail. In such areas, the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) must be estimated by a small number of approximate methods. These are most often applied in areas labeled "Zone X" or sometimes "Zone A" on FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).

This course provides an overview of several of the methods available and concludes with an illustrative example for a small stream in rural Oregon. The method chosen by the design professional in any case will most often be determined by the data available to him or her and, of course, by the budget of the project at hand.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H110A

CEU Course Title:      Base Flood Elevations by Approximate Methods^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: As anyone who uses flood plain data available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) knows, many areas subject to flooding have not been mapped in detail. In such areas, the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) must be estimated by a small number of approximate methods. These are most often applied in areas labeled "Zone X" or sometimes "Zone A" on FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).

This course provides an overview of several of the methods available and concludes with an illustrative example for a small stream in rural Oregon. The method chosen by the design professional in any case will most often be determined by the data available to him or her and, of course, by the budget of the project at hand.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H110B

CEU Course Title:      Base Flood Elevations by Approximate Methods^{TN PLS Board Approved Course CER-579-(H)-03}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: As anyone who uses flood plain data available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) knows, many areas subject to flooding have not been mapped in detail. In such areas, the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) must be estimated by a small number of approximate methods. These are most often applied in areas labeled "Zone X" or sometimes "Zone A" on FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).

This course provides an overview of several of the methods available and concludes with an illustrative example for a small stream in rural Oregon. The method chosen by the design professional in any case will most often be determined by the data available to him or her and, of course, by the budget of the project at hand.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by TN LS Board.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H110F

CEU Course Title:      Base Flood Elevations by Approximate Methods^{FL PLS Board Approved Course 6641}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: As anyone who uses flood plain data available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) knows, many areas subject to flooding have not been mapped in detail. In such areas, the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) must be estimated by a small number of approximate methods. These are most often applied in areas labeled "Zone X" or sometimes "Zone A" on FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).

This course provides an overview of several of the methods available and concludes with an illustrative example for a small stream in rural Oregon. The method chosen by the design professional in any case will most often be determined by the data available to him or her and, of course, by the budget of the project at hand.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H110M

CEU Course Title:      Base Flood Elevations by Approximate Methods^{VT LS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: As anyone who uses flood plain data available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) knows, many areas subject to flooding have not been mapped in detail. In such areas, the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) must be estimated by a small number of approximate methods. These are most often applied in areas labeled "Zone X" or sometimes "Zone A" on FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).

This course provides an overview of several of the methods available and concludes with an illustrative example for a small stream in rural Oregon. The method chosen by the design professional in any case will most often be determined by the data available to him or her and, of course, by the budget of the project at hand.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H111

CEU Course Title:      Excel ^© for Hydraulics and Hydrology

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four-hour course discusses the advantages and techniques of using Excel spreadsheets to solve everyday problems in hydraulics and hydrology. A dozen example spreadsheets are presented to illustrate how Excel can be used in practice. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H111A

CEU Course Title:      Excel ^© for Hydraulics and Hydrology^AIA

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four-hour course discusses the advantages and techniques of using Excel spreadsheets to solve everyday problems in hydraulics and hydrology. A dozen example spreadsheets are presented to illustrate how Excel can be used in practice. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H112

CEU Course Title:      Occurrence and Movement of Groundwater

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course provides guidance on occurrence and movement of groundwater for engineers, hydrologists and geologists who are responsible for groundwater-related projects. The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 2 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1421 Groundwater Hydrology. The occurrence and movement of groundwater are related to physical forces acting in the subsurface and the geologic environment in which they occur. This course presents a general overview of basic concepts which explain and quantify these forces and environments as related to groundwater. A discussion on saltwater intrusion is also included.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H113

CEU Course Title:      Planning a Groundwater Investigation and Modeling Study

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course provides guidance on planning a groundwater investigation and modeling study for engineers, hydrologists and geologists who are responsible for groundwater-related projects. The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 3 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1421 Groundwater Hydrology. Subsurface investigations are a dynamic and inexact science. This course will present basic guidelines for performing a site characterization study, integrating hydrogeologic information into a conceptual model, performing simple analytical procedures, and formulating a computer model of groundwater flow. Specific attention is given to site reconnaissance, initial data interpretation, data acquisition, the formulation of conceptual and numerical/computer models, and guidelines for project management and personnel requirements.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H114

CEU Course Title:      Field Investigative Methods in Groundwater Hydrology

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course provides guidance on field investigative methods in groundwater hydrology for engineers, hydrologists and geologists who are responsible for groundwater-related projects. The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 4 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1421 Groundwater Hydrology. Subsurface investigations are a dynamic and inexact science. This course will present an overview of different methods which can be employed to gain a better understanding of subsurface conditions pertaining to the occurrence and flow of groundwater. Key references are also provided to allow for a more detailed understanding of concepts and applications.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H115

CEU Course Title:      Computer Modeling of Groundwater Flow

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course provides guidance on computer modeling of groundwater flow for engineers, hydrologists and geologists who are responsible for groundwater-related projects. The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 5 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1421 Groundwater Hydrology. A groundwater model is a replica of some real-world groundwater system. A groundwater model can be as simple as a construction of saturated sand packed in a glass container or as complex as a three-dimensional mathematical representation requiring solution of hundreds of thousands of equations by a large computer. This course will present a technical overview of the theory, development, and use of computer models for simulating groundwater flow. A discussion on model calibration, execution, and interpretation of results is also included in this course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H116

CEU Course Title:      Interaction Between Surface Water and Groundwater

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course provides provide an overview of the distribution and movement of water between the surface and the subsurface for engineers, hydrologists and geologists who are responsible for groundwater-related projects. The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 6 of the US Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1421 Groundwater Hydrology. Surface and groundwater systems are in continuous dynamic interaction. This course will discuss practical analytical methods which quantify the interaction between surface water and groundwater. Additionally, an overview on computer modeling of the interaction of groundwater with surface water is presented.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H117

CEU Course Title:      Flood-Runoff Analysis

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   15 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   15 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   15 LU

Online Course Price:    $329

PDH Course Description: This course describes methods for evaluating flood-runoff characteristics of watersheds based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Design Manual on Flood-Runoff Analysis. Guidance is provided in selecting and applying such methods. The manual references publications that contain the theoretical basis of the methods and detailed information on their use.

The manual is organized into four parts. Part I, Problem Definition and Selection of Methodology, describes the products of flood-runoff analysis and the types of investigation for which these products are required. Aspects of flood hydrology are discussed, including physical processes, data availability, and broad approaches to analysis. Guidance in formulating study procedures is provided, which includes criteria for method selection and recommended content for a hydrologic engineering management plan (HEMP). Part II, Hydrologic Analysis, provides information on techniques for simulating various components of the hydrologic cycle, including rainfall, snow, infiltration (loss), surface and subsurface runoff, and flow in channels and reservoirs. Multisubbasin modeling and design storm definition are discussed. Part III, Methods for Flood-Runoff Analysis, addresses the application of simplified techniques, frequency analysis of streamflow data, precipitation-runoff simulation of storm events, and period-of-record precipitation-runoff simulation. Data requirements and calibration/ verification of simulation models are considered. Part IV, Engineering Applications, deals with several issues associated with the application of methods from Part III. The processing of data can be time-consuming and costly; techniques for efficient data handling are addressed. The lack of historical streamflow data is the source of much difficulty and uncertainty in flood-runoff analysis. Aspects of dealing with "ungauged" basins are discussed. Issues associated with the development of frequency-based estimates are covered, including the concept of calibration to "known" frequency information. Various aspects of modeling land use change, as well as the effects of reservoir and other projects, are discussed. Finally, three examples illustrate some of the principles presented in this manual. Appendices A and B provide references, a generic HEMP, and a set of example applications.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H117A

CEU Course Title:      Flood-Runoff Analysis^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   15 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   15 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   15 LU

Online Course Price:    $329

PDH Course Description: This course describes methods for evaluating flood-runoff characteristics of watersheds based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Design Manual on Flood-Runoff Analysis. Guidance is provided in selecting and applying such methods. The manual references publications that contain the theoretical basis of the methods and detailed information on their use.

The manual is organized into four parts. Part I, Problem Definition and Selection of Methodology, describes the products of flood-runoff analysis and the types of investigation for which these products are required. Aspects of flood hydrology are discussed, including physical processes, data availability, and broad approaches to analysis. Guidance in formulating study procedures is provided, which includes criteria for method selection and recommended content for a hydrologic engineering management plan (HEMP). Part II, Hydrologic Analysis, provides information on techniques for simulating various components of the hydrologic cycle, including rainfall, snow, infiltration (loss), surface and subsurface runoff, and flow in channels and reservoirs. Multisubbasin modeling and design storm definition are discussed. Part III, Methods for Flood-Runoff Analysis, addresses the application of simplified techniques, frequency analysis of streamflow data, precipitation-runoff simulation of storm events, and period-of-record precipitation-runoff simulation. Data requirements and calibration/ verification of simulation models are considered. Part IV, Engineering Applications, deals with several issues associated with the application of methods from Part III. The processing of data can be time-consuming and costly; techniques for efficient data handling are addressed. The lack of historical streamflow data is the source of much difficulty and uncertainty in flood-runoff analysis. Aspects of dealing with "ungauged" basins are discussed. Issues associated with the development of frequency-based estimates are covered, including the concept of calibration to "known" frequency information. Various aspects of modeling land use change, as well as the effects of reservoir and other projects, are discussed. Finally, three examples illustrate some of the principles presented in this manual. Appendices A and B provide references, a generic HEMP, and a set of example applications.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H118

CEU Course Title:      Hydrologic Frequency Analysis

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This course provides guidance in applying statistical principles to the analysis of hydrologic data based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Design Manual on Hydrologic Frequency Analysis. The manual illustrates, by example, many of the statistical techniques appropriate for hydrologic problems. The basic theory is usually not provided, but references are provided for those who wish to research the techniques in more detail. Frequency estimates of hydrologic, climatic and economic data are required for the planning, design and evaluation of water management plans. These plans may consist of combinations of structural measures such as reservoirs, levees, channels, pumping plants, hydroelectric power plants, etc., and nonstructural measures such as flood proofing, zoning, insurance programs, water use priorities, etc. The data to be analyzed could be streamflows, precipitation amounts, sediment loads, river stages, lake stages, storm surge levels, flood damage, water demands, etc. The probability estimates from these data are used in evaluating the economic, social and environmental effects of the proposed management action. The objective of frequency analysis in a hydrologic context is to infer the probability that various size events will be exceeded or not exceeded from a given sample of recorded events. Two basic problems exist for most hydrologic applications. First the sample is usually small, by statistical standards, resulting in uncertainty as to the true probability. And secondly, a single theoretical frequency distribution does not always fit a particular data-type equally well in all applications. This manual provides guidance in fitting frequency distributions and construction of confidence limits. Techniques are presented which can possibly reduce the errors caused by small sample sizes. Also, some types of data are noted which usually do not fit any theoretical distributions.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H119

CEU Course Title:      Estimating Storm Water Runoff

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course provides general guidelines and techniques for estimating storm water runoff from development areas. Storm water management is necessary to control erosion and sediment from construction activities. Estimating stormwater runoff is the first step in designing a stormwater management system. The rational method is primarily discussed in the course. Water quality objectives must be met to avoid discharging pollutants into waterways, creeks and rivers. The necessary data and terms describing design storms such as hydrographs, time of concentration, lag time, duration, manning’s n and runoff coefficient C are discussed. Comparisons between predevelopment and post development conditions on a site hydrograph will show the importance and benefits for stormwater management.

The rational equation was developed from simplified runoff analysis using isochrones, lines of equal travel time. It is the simplest method to determine peak discharges from an area to culvert or other points of interest. It is not as sophisticated as the SCS TR-55 method that can be used for much larger drainage areas (up to 20-sq. mi.) but has commonly been used for sizing sewers. The rational method uses a coefficient (C) based on the soil type, developments and drainage basin slopes. The rainfall intensity can be found from intensity/duration/frequency (IDF) curves for rainfall in the geographical region being analyzed.

The course is based on methodology and data used by the State of Florida but is similar to that used by other states, all of which have variances in formula values and methodology used in applying the formula. Hydrological data can be obtained for different geographical regions from Technical paper No. 40 of the Weather Bureau or from local sources. Local governments usually determine the storm frequency depending on the impact of development. The subject of stormwater drainage is complicated, sometimes controversial and accuracy is dependent on an individual's judgment and experience.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H120

CEU Course Title:      A Wetland Primer for Design Professionals

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: An understanding of wetlands is increasingly important for design professionals, including architects, engineers, land surveyors and landscape architects. This course will acquaint you with the changed perception of wetlands in North America, contemporary definitions of wetlands and types of wetlands found on the American continent. Upon completion of this course, you will be familiar with key federal legislation and publications that have led to increasing protection of wetlands. In addition, you will understand the broad characteristics of wetlands, their functions and their values to society.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: H121

CEU Course Title:      Advanced Wetlands Primer: Field Evaluation & Permitting Considerations for Design Professionals

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three hour course is a followup to A WETLAND PRIMER FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS by the same author. Although a basic understanding of wetlands--crucial for architects, engineers, land surveyors and landscape architects--is outlined in that first course, design professionals often need a far broader understanding of why wetlands play an important role in site considerations, and how wetland themselves are field identified. Heavily illustrated, the Advanced Primer takes the student out into the field to assess a typical site’s wetlands.

Taking the advanced wetlands course will allow you to speak with more authority about freshwater wetland delineation, and to be more familiar with actual field wetland identification that must be considered during project design. You will be exposed to the perils and liability of ignoring wetlands during project design. In addition, you will understand the key technical indicators for inland wetlands, and upon completion, be able to speak with confidence to wetland scientists, as well as to state and federal permitting authorities about resource evaluations, and potential project impacts.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K101

CEU Course Title:      Heating and Cooling of Agitated Liquid Batches: Isothermal Medium

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course provides the student with application equations that allow for calculating the transient time required for heating and cooling of liquid batches from an initial temperature to a final temperature. The course will derive the application equations from a differential heat balance. Several simplifying assumptions are utilized which result in an exact solution of the integrated form of the differential heat balance equation. Following the derivation of the application equations, two industrial examples will be given. The first is a steam supplied jacketed vessel used to heat an agitated batch of cold water, and, the second, a refrigerant submerged coil in a tank used to cool an agitated batch of hot water. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K102

CEU Course Title:      Over-all Heat Transfer Coefficients in Agitated Vessels

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four hour course will focus on deriving the general Application Equation used for calculating the over-all heat transfer coefficient in agitated vessels. Several assumptions allow for development of a shortened simplified Application Equation. The over-all coefficient is based on a relationship of the individual heat transfer coefficients within the system. Following the Application Equation derivations, correlations are presented from the open literature which define the methodology for calculating the individual heat transfer coefficients. Jacket side heat transfer coefficient correlations for condensing vapors and for flowing liquids are included. A correlation for the agitated liquid is presented along with a table of typical fouling factors for selected fluids. Two industrial examples are given in order to demonstrate the calculation techniques for the individual heat transfer coefficients, along with the over-all coefficient determination. The first example cools an agitated batch of hot water by utilizing chilled water in the vessel jacket. The second example heats an agitated batch of cold water by using condensing steam in the vessel jacket. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K103

CEU Course Title:      Mechanical Agitator Power Requirements for Liquid Batches

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two hour course will focus on deriving the general Application Equation used for calculating the mechanical agitator power requirements for liquid batches. The power requirement is based on a relationship of the agitator type, agitator speed, and liquid physical properties. Following the Application Equation derivation, correlations are presented from the open literature which define the methodology for calculating the power requirements for various agitator types. An industrial example is given in order to demonstrate the calculation techniques for determining specific power requirements. The example calculates the power required to mix water in a vessel with a flat blade turbine at an agitator speed of 60 rpm. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K104

CEU Course Title:      Chemical Accident Prevention

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course provides the user with an overview of EPA's chemical accident prevention provisions, 40 CFR part 68, which governs the management of processes involving highly hazardous chemicals in regards to preventing chemical accidents that may cause harm to the public or the environment. The course will show the conditions that will trigger compliance to the CAP provisions and give a brief description of the specific provisions. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K105

CEU Course Title:      Worst Case Scenario Calculation

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course explains a method for calculating Worst Case Scenarios (WCS) in order to comply with EPA's Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions, 40 CFR Part 68 or the general duty clause of the Clean Air Act 112(r)(1). The method comes from an EPA document entitled "Risk Management Program Guidance for Offsite Consequence Analysis" which is available for free from the EPA. Many facilities are required to calculate worst case scenarios for their facilities to comply with 40 CFR part 68. Other facilities may want to calculate worst case scenarios as part of a hazard assessment and reduction program. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K106

CEU Course Title:      Vulnerability of U.S. Chemical Facilities to Terrorist Attack

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course provides a basic understanding of the DOJ's prototype methodology "Method to Assess the Vulnerability of U.S. Chemical Facilities". This course will explain the DOJ prototype methodology for assessing the risk to chemical facilities to terrorist or criminal attack. Facilities that must comply with EPA's chemical accident prevention provisions (40 CFR Part 68), OSHA's process safety management standard, or have chemicals onsite, that if released could cause harm to the public or environment, should consider doing a vulnerability assessment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K107

CEU Course Title:      Combustion of Number 2 Fuel Oil & Pressure Atomizing Burners

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course discusses combustion and properties of liquid petroleum distillate heating fuels, and the basics of fuel oil burners, ignition, pumps, and nozzles. It also discusses the requirements for the proper Combustion of Number 2 Fuel Oil by using Combustion Flue Gas Test Equipment.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K108

CEU Course Title:      An Introduction to Pharmaceutical Validation

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course provides a basic understanding of the validation process as required by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States for drugs manufactured in the United States and all imported drugs. A few applicable definitions are included as are descriptions of the process and documents required in the validation of a facility. The process of validation is explained along with the intent of the validation effort. Relationships between types of protocols and other documents which occur at the same time during the construction and startup of a pharmaceutical facility are explored. The final results of the validation process are described and how the effort is prepared for an FDA inspection is touched on.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K109

CEU Course Title:      Clean Steam in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Clean steam is a utility service provided in facilities where contamination of products must be prevented, most typically in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities producing sterile materials. Conventional plant steam contains boiler additives which can potentially cause contamination, and the purpose of clean steam is to avoid this. The requirement to produce chemically pure steam without additives leads to a number of significant differences from conventional steam systems, both in its generation and distribution.

This course examines the specifications for clean steam, relevant regulations, its uses, and the design and operation of generation and distribution systems.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K110

CEU Course Title:      Bioinformatics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: “The future of the biomedical sciences will be driven by advances in bioinformatics and computational biology.”

by Dr. Marvin Cassman, National Institutes of Health

The new field of bioinformatics presents problem-solving opportunities for engineers who may be interested in moving to the domain of biology. It is possible to make significant contributions with initial limited biological knowledge, given a good match of engineering methodological expertise with specific biological problems. Bioinformatics is the application of computational techniques to the understanding and organization of information associated with the very large and increasing number of databases of DNA and protein data. The long term goal is the development of computer models that complement the traditional biological wet-lab laboratory experiments. The current aims of bioinformatics are (1) to provide web accessible databases for data that can be shared with a global community, (2) to develop tools and resources that support the analysis of these data and (3) the use of these tools to analyze and interpret the results produced by these tools. This course provides an introduction to some of the important topics in the field along with information on university education and training opportunities as well as the expected major reshaping of several sectors of the economy in the near future. Pointers to additional resources for further study are also provided.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K111

CEU Course Title:      Creating a Pharmaceutical Installation Qualification

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course consists of the information needed to create an Installation Qualification in compliance with FDA and GMP guidelines. In addition the student will find information on the relationship between the major Protocols (Qualifications) used in pharmaceutical validation.

The Installation Qualification is generally the first of a series of protocols required to validate a pharmaceutical machine or system. Creation of this protocol develops the foundation for the validation efforts to follow.

Information is included on equipment components, documentation, instruments and utilities and how each is to be validated during the execution of the protocol. The student is also provided with guidance for the execution of protocols.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K112

CEU Course Title:      Fundamentals of Aseptic Pharmaceutical Engineering

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course offers the student a fundamental understanding of Aseptic biopharmaceuticals that can be applied to practical engineering and architectural design.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K113

CEU Course Title:      Cooling Towers: Design and Operation Considerations

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Cooling Towers: Design and Operation Considerations is designed to introduce the basics of cooling tower theory, show how cooling towers fit into the overall function of an industrial facility, and show the engineering principles employed by commonly used cooling towers. This course also introduces the methods used to design cooling towers and a discussion on common operation consideration such as estimating make up water flow is included.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K114

CEU Course Title:      Basics of Industrial Heat Transfer

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Basics of Industrial Heat Transfer is designed to introduce the basics of heat transfer as the subject relates to industrial equipment commonly used in the chemical processing industry. Students will learn how to properly define a given heat transfer problem, specify a new heat exchanger, and discover how the available technologies differ from one another (shell and tube versus other types of exchangers). Students will also be able to download an MS Excel file containing a specification sheet for use in specifying an industrial heat exchanger.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K115

CEU Course Title:      Making Decisions with Insulation

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Making Decisions with Insulation is designed to take the student through all aspects of insulation selection and design. Beginning with some of the theory involved with insulation on a pipe, the student will also learn how to analyze a given installation and select an insulation type and thickness that is both economical and safe for plant personnel. The student will also learn the importance of the local dew point temperature and how this may impact the choices they make. Also included in this course is an example problem to illustrate the calculation involved in estimating the energy savings from a well designed insulation system. A MS Excel spreadsheet is also included to help predict line temperatures given the appropriate inputs.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K116

CEU Course Title:      Specifying a Liquid-Liquid Heat Exchanger

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Many engineers throughout the chemical process industry are asked to specify heat exchangers for procurement and installation. While the task may seem relatively simple, there are many factors to be considered and a preliminary investigation of the plant’s heat transfer needs is essential to a successful installation.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: K117

CEU Course Title:      Petroleum Engineering & Petroleum Downstream Marketing

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The author has attempted to explain the relationship between upstream petroleum production-refining and downstream petroleum marketing. With the recent media focuses on production and supply scenarios and political turmoil in many oil producing nations, the engineer engaged in consultation to the petroleum industry should have a basic background on the petroleum exploration, production, supply/demand and logistics.

The simplest version of finding crude oil (exploration) transferring crude oil to refineries (production & refining) and finally ending up in our autos (downstream marketing) will be the focused of this course.

Petroleum products help the United States achieve one the highest standards of living in the world.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L101

CEU Course Title:      Land Surveying Safety Guide

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the safety responsibilities of the employees, the party chiefs and the field and office supervisors. This course provides safe operating procedures for surveying near traffic, water and railroad. It also discusses about the environmental hazards related to snake bites, insect stings and poison plants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L104D

CEU Course Title:      Minimum Standards for Land Title Surveys^{MO PLS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course discusses the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys adopted by the American Land Title Association, American Congress on Surveying & Mapping and National Society of Professional Surveyors. This course also contains Table A - Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by Missouri PELS Board.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L105

CEU Course Title:      GPS Surveying

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   12 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   12 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   12 LU

Online Course Price:    $299

PDH Course Description: This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who venture into GPS surveying. I hope it is also helpful to engineers and others for whom GPS may not be a primary tool, but find themselves in need of some additional understanding of the technology.

The breadth of knowledge required for modern surveying is increasing all the time and today it almost certainly includes GPS. Surveyors have been there from the very beginning of the Global Positioning System, and that is getting to be more than twenty years ago. Today, the system developed by the Department of Defense with military applications in mind is attracting users from every imaginable discipline, but it is still surveyors out there pushing its limits.

Like most computerized equipment, the prices of GPS receivers are going down, just as their capabilities improve. With the full constellation of satellites in place, the convenience of using GPS has never been better. It has truly become a 24-hour worldwide system. And it can be applied to a wide range of real life every-day field work with good results. The potential of GPS has always been great, but potential is now reality.

Still, getting full advantage from GPS takes some doing. For example, it isn't hard to operate a GPS receiver, matter of fact most of them are so user friendly you don't need to know the first thing about GPS to make them work, that is, until they don't. Getting coordinates from a GPS receiver is usually a matter of pushing a few buttons, but knowing what those coordinates are, and more importantly, what they aren't, is more difficult.

Technology is changing so fast, sometimes it's hard to even know what questions to ask and, GPS can seem particularly complex. Books and seminars on the subject can be either too complicated or over-simplified. So this course has been written to find a middle ground. It is an introduction to the concepts needed to understand and use GPS, not a presentation of the latest research in the area. Some of the aspects of GPS surveying will be familiar, some won't. An effort has been made to explain the progression of the ideas at the foundation of GPS and get into some of the particulars too.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L106

CEU Course Title:      A Surveyor's Guide to the FEMA NFIP Elevation Certificate

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour course discusses the elevation certification (EC) requirements for the National Flood Insurance Program. This web-based training module is designed to help Surveyors, Engineers, and Architects complete the FEMA elevation certification correctly. This certification can only be effected by professionals who are authorized by law to do so.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L108

CEU Course Title:      Railroad Surveys, Profiles and Topographic Surveys

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the key elements of railroad surveys, including profiles, cross-sections, and topographic surveys. Railroad surveying terms and practices are very unique compared with surveys for highways and other utilities. When performing survey or design work that impacts or includes railroads, it is important to have an understanding of the basic railroad survey criteria and terms so that ideas and designs can be properly communicated. This course will enable the designer to communicate effectively when submitting surveys or plans for review by a railroad or regulatory agency involved in crossing permits, or new construction. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L108G

CEU Course Title:      Railroad Surveys, Profiles and Topographic Surveys^{NY PLS}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the key elements of railroad surveys, including profiles, cross-sections, and topographic surveys. Railroad surveying terms and practices are very unique compared with surveys for highways and other utilities. When performing survey or design work that impacts or includes railroads, it is important to have an understanding of the basic railroad survey criteria and terms so that ideas and designs can be properly communicated. This course will enable the designer to communicate effectively when submitting surveys or plans for review by a railroad or regulatory agency involved in crossing permits, or new construction. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L109

CEU Course Title:      Land Boundary Surveys I

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: The law in most jurisdictions has recognized a qualified surveyor as being entitled to both recognition and responsibility. The surveyor’s client employs him because the surveyor has skills upon which the client is entitled to rely. Probably, the least of these skills is the surveyor’s ability as an expert measurer.

Among his skills that are considerably more significant are tracing the footsteps of the original surveyor; his qualifications as an expert witness, his facility at finding the proper location of a boundary, in other words, his knowledge and, most important, his judgment. It is these qualities that are the foundation on which a degree of trust in the surveyor by the public and recognition by courts of law can be built. This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who conduct land boundary surveying. It covers both technical and legal aspects of the land boundary surveys. A multiple-choice quiz is provided at the end of the course, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L110

CEU Course Title:      Land Boundary Surveys II

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: It is fair to say that the body of common law is more comprehensive than statute law, it covers more ground. Therefore it is probable that a practicing surveyor will find more frequent recourse to common law. Unfortunately common law is not as conveniently documented, as is statute law. Luckily it is comprised of the principles established from cases that have been submitted by parties to legal actions so one way to discover their element is to study those cases. It is often through them that principles currently in force have been built.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L111

CEU Course Title:      Georgia Minimum Technical Standards for Land Surveying

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This course discusses the Georgia Minimum Technical Standards for Land Surveying and Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys adopted by the American Land Title Association, American Congress on Surveying & Mapping and National Society of Professional Surveyors. The course content also includes Table A - Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications, Accuracy Classifications and Standards by CALTRAN, and Minimum Standards Manual for the Practice of Land Surveying in South Carolina. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L112

CEU Course Title:      Louisiana Minimum Technical Standards for Land Surveying

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course discusses the Louisiana Minimum Technical Standards for Land Surveying and Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys adopted by the American Land Title Association, American Congress on Surveying & Mapping and National Society of Professional Surveyors. This course also contains Table A - Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L113

CEU Course Title:      Mississippi Minimum Technical Standards for Land Surveying

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course discusses the Mississippi Minimum Technical Standards for Land Surveying and Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys adopted by the American Land Title Association, American Congress on Surveying & Mapping and National Society of Professional Surveyors. This course also contains Table A - Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L114

CEU Course Title:      Alabama Minimum Technical Standards for Land Surveying

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This course discusses the Alabama Minimum Technical Standards for Land Surveying and Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys adopted by the American Land Title Association, American Congress on Surveying & Mapping and National Society of Professional Surveyors. The course content also includes Table A - Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications, Accuracy Classifications and Standards by CALTRAN, and Minimum Standards Manual for the Practice of Land Surveying in South Carolina for comparative study. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L116

CEU Course Title:      GPS: Theory, Practice and Applications

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $69

PDH Course Description:

Course Description

The Global Positioning System (GPS) has revolutionized the fields of navigation, mapping and surveying. It is now routinely possible to know your location within about 10 meters (30 feet) anywhere in the world with inexpensive, hand-held commercial GPS receivers. It is also possible to use GPS for surveying at sub-centimeter accuracy, for control and monitoring of construction equipment and agricultural machinery, guidance of autonomous robots, and aircraft, vehicle and marine navigation.

This course provides an explanation of how the GPS system works, sources of errors, and methods used for improving the basic accuracy of the system, including Differential GPS. The wide range of GPS applications is reviewed and the main types and features of GPS receivers are discussed. The terminology used in manufacturer’s specification sheets is explained so you can compare various units. Finally, the course summarizes what you, the potential user, need to understand in order to select the appropriate equipment for the intended use. As such, the principles and concepts presented here are equally useful to all types of engineers, constructors, architects, contractors, building inspectors, surveyors, scientists, and the general public.

The course outline is presented below:

• Introduction
• How accurate is GPS?
• Components of the GPS System
• Space Segment
• Control Segment
• User Segment
• GPS Signal Characteristics
• GPS Data
• Determining Position using GPS
• Determining Satellite Position
• Almanac Information
• Ephemeris Information
• Measurement of Travel Time
• Calculating Your Location
• Sources of Error
• Atmospheric Effects in the Ionosphere and Troposphere
• Satellite Clock Synchronization Error
• Electronic Noise
• Multipath Error
• Uncertainty in Satellite Position (Ephemeris Error)
• Intentional Degradation
• Satellite Geometry
• Improving Accuracy - Differential GPS
• Beacon
• WAAS - Wide Area Augmentation System
• LAAS - Local Area Augmentation System
• Other Augmentation Systems
• Real-time Correction of Multiple Receivers - Inverse DGPS
• Applications of GPS Technology
• Recreation On Land, at Sea and in the Air
• Public Health and Safety - Cell Phone Emergency Response
• Public Health and Safety - Earthquake Prediction
• Environmental Monitoring - Weather Forecasting
• Environmental Monitoring - Wildlife Management
• Commercial Applications - Fleet Management
• Engineering - Monitoring the Dynamics of a Suspension Bridge
• Engineering and Construction - Equipment Control and Monitoring
• Agricultural Applications - Yield Mapping
• Geosciences - Project EarthScope
• Precision Navigation - Docking a Supertanker
• Miles from Nowhere- Measuring Subsidence of Offshore Oil Platforms
• Military Applications - Operation Desert Storm
• Precise Timing Applications - High Voltage Energy Transmission
• Selecting a GPS Receiver
• Sequential Receivers
• Multiplexing Receivers
• Parallel Receivers
• Single Frequency, Dual Frequency, Carrier-Aided and Carrier-Phase Receivers
• Intended Uses of the GPS System: Navigation vs. Mapping vs. Surveying
• Area of Use: Marine vs. Land vs. Aviation
• Portable, Transportable and Fixed Installation
• Stand-alone vs. Integrated units
• Additional Factors to Consider
• Accuracy Warning and System Status
• Differential GPS Capabilities
• Battery Life
• Screen Display
• Size and Weight
• Antenna Configuration
• Internal Maps
• Waypoint Capabilities
• Track Logging
• Upload/Download Capabilities
• Sunrise/Sunset Times
• Odometer and Speedometer
• Measurement Units
• Pre-Loaded Database
• Ruggedness/Waterproofing
• Mounting Options
• Other Features
• Warranty, Service and Return Policy
• Conclusion
• Glossary

The course is approximately 40 pages long including one Table and 17 Figures. A glossary of the most commonly used terms and acronyms is provided as a reference document. A multiple choice quiz is available online.

Performance Objectives

At the end of this course, you should understand the operation of the GPS system at a level sufficient to use GPS receivers for navigation and general positioning applications. You will be familiar with the meanings of the words and acronyms most commonly used in GPS literature, sales brochures, and manufacturer’s specification sheets. You will know what questions to ask potential vendors about their GPS equipment and how to decide what features you may need for your intended uses. You will also be familiar with the sources of error affecting GPS accuracy, how to improve the accuracy to the level you need, and the options available for accessing Differential GPS corrections.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L117

CEU Course Title:      Coordinates

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: This course discusses the processes and procedures involved in handling coordinates in surveying, mapping and GIS. Since most, if not all, of these processes and procedures are now computerized the need for understanding them is not always immediately apparent. However, without that understanding the user can be led astray, quickly and disastrously by the same computer programs that make coordinate manipulation so automatic. Incorrect coordinates can, at a stroke, dramatically erode confidence in an entire body of work.

The development of GPS and the almost universal use of this utility also brings and understanding of coordinates to the fore. When GPS is used as a measurement system it is not possible to avoid geodetic considerations.

This course not only provides the foundation of basic geodesy, it also explains how those ideas are pertinent to everyday work. There is no complex mathematics in this course. The relationships that are incorporated for the illustration of the ideas discussed. Those ideas, those concepts, are the heart of the course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L117G

CEU Course Title:      Coordinates^{NY PLS}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: This course discusses the processes and procedures involved in handling coordinates in surveying, mapping and GIS. Since most, if not all, of these processes and procedures are now computerized the need for understanding them is not always immediately apparent. However, without that understanding the user can be led astray, quickly and disastrously by the same computer programs that make coordinate manipulation so automatic. Incorrect coordinates can, at a stroke, dramatically erode confidence in an entire body of work.

The development of GPS and the almost universal use of this utility also brings and understanding of coordinates to the fore. When GPS is used as a measurement system it is not possible to avoid geodetic considerations.

This course not only provides the foundation of basic geodesy, it also explains how those ideas are pertinent to everyday work. There is no complex mathematics in this course. The relationships that are incorporated for the illustration of the ideas discussed. Those ideas, those concepts, are the heart of the course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L117H

CEU Course Title:      Coordinates^{TX PLS Board Approved Course 753 / 112}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: This course discusses the processes and procedures involved in handling coordinates in surveying, mapping and GIS. Since most, if not all, of these processes and procedures are now computerized the need for understanding them is not always immediately apparent. However, without that understanding the user can be led astray, quickly and disastrously by the same computer programs that make coordinate manipulation so automatic. Incorrect coordinates can, at a stroke, dramatically erode confidence in an entire body of work.

The development of GPS and the almost universal use of this utility also brings and understanding of coordinates to the fore. When GPS is used as a measurement system it is not possible to avoid geodetic considerations.

This course not only provides the foundation of basic geodesy, it also explains how those ideas are pertinent to everyday work. There is no complex mathematics in this course. The relationships that are incorporated for the illustration of the ideas discussed. Those ideas, those concepts, are the heart of the course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L117M

CEU Course Title:      Coordinates^{VT LS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: This course discusses the processes and procedures involved in handling coordinates in surveying, mapping and GIS. Since most, if not all, of these processes and procedures are now computerized the need for understanding them is not always immediately apparent. However, without that understanding the user can be led astray, quickly and disastrously by the same computer programs that make coordinate manipulation so automatic. Incorrect coordinates can, at a stroke, dramatically erode confidence in an entire body of work.

The development of GPS and the almost universal use of this utility also brings and understanding of coordinates to the fore. When GPS is used as a measurement system it is not possible to avoid geodetic considerations.

This course not only provides the foundation of basic geodesy, it also explains how those ideas are pertinent to everyday work. There is no complex mathematics in this course. The relationships that are incorporated for the illustration of the ideas discussed. Those ideas, those concepts, are the heart of the course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L118

CEU Course Title:      Basic Public Lands

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: “The magnitude of the greatest land-measurement project in history is mind-boggling. Never was so much land surveyed in so short a time under the same standardized methods,” said Hildegard Johnson in Order upon the Land: The US Rectangular Survey and the Upper Mississippi Country in 1976. Of the 1.8 billion acres that were once in the public domain more than 1 billion are now in private hands. The orderly transfer of so much property, and its continued clear description, is due, in large part to the success of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). Flying over the plains states in the middle of the country it is possible to actually see the wonder of it, the square quilt-like pattern is a testament to the surveyors that created those corners and those lines.

The maintenance of the system and its retracement requires that surveyors working today in the public lands states have a clear understanding of the principles that have been established over generations. The beginning of that process is what this course is all about.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L119

CEU Course Title:      GPS Modernization

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: It is not an overstatement to say that GPS is a part of the foundation of the U.S. economy. GPS is a $16 billion dollar industry. The system cannot and does not remain static. Do you use the computer you bought 15 years ago? Your system has been upgraded, and so must GPS. This course is about the modernization of the GPS system that is underway right now.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L120

CEU Course Title:      Construction Layout

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   15 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   15 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   15 LU

Online Course Price:    $349

PDH Course Description: This is a soup-to-nuts, condensed course in Construction Layout. The land surveyor, party chief, engineer, construction manager, construction layout contractor, general contractor, developer, architect, and specification writer will find their understanding broadened and performance increased through this course, as it shares a thorough overview of the construction layout business. Summarized from decades of diverse experience come practical horse-sense tips, specific procedures, trade secrets and thorough instruction of a complex specialty presented in a methodical yet casual way intended to make learning fun.

True stories and real-life experiences increase reader interest and promote retention of taught principles. The me-to-you approach simulates a live-seminar atmosphere and decreases the sense of distance-learning.

Topics covered include fee negotiation; contract issues and considerations; payment schedules; bidding secrets; liability exposure – real and imagined; record keeping, documentation, work orders, proposal writing, personal relationships, business relationships, team functions, safety, ethics, establishment and preservation of control points, layout techniques, documentation, pitfalls to avoid, checking and redundancy, equipment selection, care and adjustment, and more. At the end of this course, you’ll feel as if you’ve lived through a typical project start-to-finish, survived to tell about it and are ready to tackle another.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L121

CEU Course Title:      Vertical Curves

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Surveyors and engineers have traditionally used the term vertical curve to describe the use of parabolic curves in design work. They are used for transitions from one straight grade to another in designing crowns for pavements, routes such as highways and railways, as well as dam spillways, landscape design and of course roller coasters. Preparing the calculations necessary to use vertical curves are based on a few principles, once those are clearly in mind vertical curves are a breeze. This online course teaches some of the calculations involved in creating and analyzing vertical curves. It is direct in its descriptions of the why and how of these parabolic curves.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L122

CEU Course Title:      Adverse Possession

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course deals with the doctrine of adverse possession and the effect it has on the ownership of property. The course details for the surveyor, the different ways land can be acquired by adverse possession and what the land surveyor needs to be aware of when performing boundary surveys. Prescriptive easements are also covered as they relate to adverse possession.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L123

CEU Course Title:      Easements

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course deals with the topic of easements and their effect on the surveys we prepare as Land Surveyors.

It is designed to give the practicing Land Surveyor an overview of the typical easements that are encountered while surveying.

Easements are typically taken for granted while performing land surveys and the title information provided to the surveyor is usually lacking, but if the Surveyor in on guard for the possibility of these easements, their existence and location can be determined.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L124

CEU Course Title:      Riparian Rights

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course is designed to give the practicing land surveyor an overview of the basics of water boundary law. Navigability and Tides are discussed in addition to the concepts of gaining property or losing property due to the action of the water.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L125

CEU Course Title:      Survey Markers and Monumentation

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This course presents engineers and land surveyors with established criteria and guidelines on monumentation installation and documentation for all types of surveys required during various stages of construction projects based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Manual on Survey Markers and Monumemtation. This manual provides naming criteria, standard installation procedures, and associated surveying accuracies for horizontal and vertical control and boundary survey markers and monumentation for standard Corps monuments. It should be used as a guide in planning surveys and marker and/or monument installation and identification.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L128B

CEU Course Title:      Land Boundary Surveys^{TN PLS Board Approved Course CER-579-(B)-03}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: The law in most jurisdictions has recognized a qualified surveyor as being entitled to both recognition and responsibility. The surveyor’s client employs him because the surveyor has skills upon which the client is entitled to rely. Probably, the least of these skills is the surveyor’s ability as an expert measurer.

Among his skills that are considerably more significant are tracing the footsteps of the original surveyor; his qualifications as an expert witness, his facility at finding the proper location of a boundary, in other words, his knowledge and, most important, his judgment. It is these qualities that are the foundation on which a degree of trust in the surveyor by the public and recognition by courts of law can be built. This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who conduct land boundary surveying. It covers both technical and legal aspects of the land boundary surveys.

A multiple-choice quiz is provided at the end of the course, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by TN LS Board.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L128H

CEU Course Title:      Land Boundary Surveys^{TX PLS Board Approved Course 756 / 112}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: The law in most jurisdictions has recognized a qualified surveyor as being entitled to both recognition and responsibility. The surveyor’s client employs him because the surveyor has skills upon which the client is entitled to rely. Probably, the least of these skills is the surveyor’s ability as an expert measurer.

Among his skills that are considerably more significant are tracing the footsteps of the original surveyor; his qualifications as an expert witness, his facility at finding the proper location of a boundary, in other words, his knowledge and, most important, his judgment. It is these qualities that are the foundation on which a degree of trust in the surveyor by the public and recognition by courts of law can be built. This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who conduct land boundary surveying. It covers both technical and legal aspects of the land boundary surveys.

A multiple-choice quiz is provided at the end of the course, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L128T

CEU Course Title:      Land Boundary Surveys (Live-Online)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $320

PDH Course Description: The law in most jurisdictions has recognized a qualified surveyor as being entitled to both recognition and responsibility. The surveyor’s client employs him because the surveyor has skills upon which the client is entitled to rely. Probably, the least of these skills is the surveyor’s ability as an expert measurer.

Among his skills that are considerably more significant are tracing the footsteps of the original surveyor; his qualifications as an expert witness, his facility at finding the proper location of a boundary, in other words, his knowledge and, most important, his judgment. It is these qualities that are the foundation on which a degree of trust in the surveyor by the public and recognition by courts of law can be built. This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who conduct land boundary surveying. It covers both technical and legal aspects of the land boundary surveys.

A multiple-choice quiz is provided at the end of the course, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L129

CEU Course Title:      FEMA’s Flood Maps (FIRM) – Understanding and Utilizing This Resource

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are in frequent use by numerous professions and disciplines, yet some people consult these maps not quite knowing what their uses and limitations are or how they interface with Flood Insurance Studies (FISs).

This course, in concert with its quiz, offers an introduction to new users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), clarifies the many terms and abbreviations that often confuse, and increases confidence in experienced users of Flood Maps. The course fosters an understanding of both the appropriate uses and the limitations of Flood Maps and explains the relationship of FIRMs to Flood Insurance Studies (FISs).

Recently, a professional with decades of experience, who is an occasional user of Flood Maps confided in me, “You know I’ve used FIRM’s for many years, but I get nervous when I have to pull them out. The reason is that they show so few roads, and I don’t really understand how floodways and Flood Insurance Studies relate. When a property scales really close to a flood zone, I wonder what liability I’m exposing myself to when I declare the property to be in or out of a flood zone.”

This course is for the professional who made that candid statement, and perhaps for you. It clarifies and explains all the things many of us have wondered about, yet have never taken the time to discover. I think you’ll enjoy the learning experience and find it profitable.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L129C

CEU Course Title:      FEMA’s Flood Maps (FIRM) – Understanding and Utilizing This Resource^{NJ PELS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are in frequent use by numerous professions and disciplines, yet some people consult these maps not quite knowing what their uses and limitations are or how they interface with Flood Insurance Studies (FISs).

This course, in concert with its quiz, offers an introduction to new users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), clarifies the many terms and abbreviations that often confuse, and increases confidence in experienced users of Flood Maps. The course fosters an understanding of both the appropriate uses and the limitations of Flood Maps and explains the relationship of FIRMs to Flood Insurance Studies (FISs).

Recently, a professional with decades of experience, who is an occasional user of Flood Maps confided in me, “You know I’ve used FIRM’s for many years, but I get nervous when I have to pull them out. The reason is that they show so few roads, and I don’t really understand how floodways and Flood Insurance Studies relate. When a property scales really close to a flood zone, I wonder what liability I’m exposing myself to when I declare the property to be in or out of a flood zone.”

This course is for the professional who made that candid statement, and perhaps for you. It clarifies and explains all the things many of us have wondered about, yet have never taken the time to discover. I think you’ll enjoy the learning experience and find it profitable.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L129G

CEU Course Title:      FEMA’s Flood Maps (FIRM) – Understanding and Utilizing This Resource^{NY PLS}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are in frequent use by numerous professions and disciplines, yet some people consult these maps not quite knowing what their uses and limitations are or how they interface with Flood Insurance Studies (FISs).

This course, in concert with its quiz, offers an introduction to new users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), clarifies the many terms and abbreviations that often confuse, and increases confidence in experienced users of Flood Maps. The course fosters an understanding of both the appropriate uses and the limitations of Flood Maps and explains the relationship of FIRMs to Flood Insurance Studies (FISs).

Recently, a professional with decades of experience, who is an occasional user of Flood Maps confided in me, “You know I’ve used FIRM’s for many years, but I get nervous when I have to pull them out. The reason is that they show so few roads, and I don’t really understand how floodways and Flood Insurance Studies relate. When a property scales really close to a flood zone, I wonder what liability I’m exposing myself to when I declare the property to be in or out of a flood zone.”

This course is for the professional who made that candid statement, and perhaps for you. It clarifies and explains all the things many of us have wondered about, yet have never taken the time to discover. I think you’ll enjoy the learning experience and find it profitable.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L129H

CEU Course Title:      FEMA’s Flood Maps (FIRM) – Understanding and Utilizing This Resource ^{TX PLS Board Approved Course 757 / 112}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are in frequent use by numerous professions and disciplines, yet some people consult these maps not quite knowing what their uses and limitations are or how they interface with Flood Insurance Studies (FISs).

This course, in concert with its quiz, offers an introduction to new users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), clarifies the many terms and abbreviations that often confuse, and increases confidence in experienced users of Flood Maps. The course fosters an understanding of both the appropriate uses and the limitations of Flood Maps and explains the relationship of FIRMs to Flood Insurance Studies (FISs).

Recently, a professional with decades of experience, who is an occasional user of Flood Maps confided in me, “You know I’ve used FIRM’s for many years, but I get nervous when I have to pull them out. The reason is that they show so few roads, and I don’t really understand how floodways and Flood Insurance Studies relate. When a property scales really close to a flood zone, I wonder what liability I’m exposing myself to when I declare the property to be in or out of a flood zone.”

This course is for the professional who made that candid statement, and perhaps for you. It clarifies and explains all the things many of us have wondered about, yet have never taken the time to discover. I think you’ll enjoy the learning experience and find it profitable.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L129M

CEU Course Title:      FEMA’s Flood Maps (FIRM) – Understanding and Utilizing This Resource^{VT LS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are in frequent use by numerous professions and disciplines, yet some people consult these maps not quite knowing what their uses and limitations are or how they interface with Flood Insurance Studies (FISs).

This course, in concert with its quiz, offers an introduction to new users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), clarifies the many terms and abbreviations that often confuse, and increases confidence in experienced users of Flood Maps. The course fosters an understanding of both the appropriate uses and the limitations of Flood Maps and explains the relationship of FIRMs to Flood Insurance Studies (FISs).

Recently, a professional with decades of experience, who is an occasional user of Flood Maps confided in me, “You know I’ve used FIRM’s for many years, but I get nervous when I have to pull them out. The reason is that they show so few roads, and I don’t really understand how floodways and Flood Insurance Studies relate. When a property scales really close to a flood zone, I wonder what liability I’m exposing myself to when I declare the property to be in or out of a flood zone.”

This course is for the professional who made that candid statement, and perhaps for you. It clarifies and explains all the things many of us have wondered about, yet have never taken the time to discover. I think you’ll enjoy the learning experience and find it profitable.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L130

CEU Course Title:      FEMA's Flood Insurance Study Report (FIS) - Understanding and Utilizing This Resource

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Study Reports (FISs) are often consulted by people working in numerous professions and disciplines, and Flood Insurance Studies can be the “next step” after using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). You don’t have to be a hydrologist to benefit from the data available in the FIS.

This course tutorial, in concert with its quiz, offers an opportunity to users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), to extend their investigations to include a review of the FIS. FIRMs can be understood by almost anybody, once the tutorial produced by FEMA is studied and FEMA’s terms have been learned. (FIRMs are the subject of another course prepared by this instructor, and that course is recommended for study prior to this course – unless you have a firm grasp of FIRMs already.)

The tutorial on FISs, like the one on FIRMs, introduces many terms and abbreviations that often confuse a new user. The tutorial’s glossary is a great tool in this regard. Those seeking to identify a precise Base Flood Elevation for a property in a floodplain will find that the FIS allows a more precise solution that’s not available from the FIRM’s data alone. For the person who’s studied hydrology, the reports are quite detailed. But even the average land surveyor (someone like me) will easily master the uses of the FISs most suited to this profession.

This course is recommended for land surveyors, engineers, planners, architects and anyone needing to make more precise determinations of Base Flood Elevations or who may need to (or wish to) better understand what’s behind FEMA’s flood mapping.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L130C

CEU Course Title:      FEMA's Flood Insurance Study Report (FIS) - Understanding and Utilizing This Resource^{NJ PELS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Study Reports (FISs) are often consulted by people working in numerous professions and disciplines, and Flood Insurance Studies can be the “next step” after using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). You don’t have to be a hydrologist to benefit from the data available in the FIS.

This course tutorial, in concert with its quiz, offers an opportunity to users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), to extend their investigations to include a review of the FIS. FIRMs can be understood by almost anybody, once the tutorial produced by FEMA is studied and FEMA’s terms have been learned. (FIRMs are the subject of another course prepared by this instructor, and that course is recommended for study prior to this course – unless you have a firm grasp of FIRMs already.)

The tutorial on FISs, like the one on FIRMs, introduces many terms and abbreviations that often confuse a new user. The tutorial’s glossary is a great tool in this regard. Those seeking to identify a precise Base Flood Elevation for a property in a floodplain will find that the FIS allows a more precise solution that’s not available from the FIRM’s data alone. For the person who’s studied hydrology, the reports are quite detailed. But even the average land surveyor (someone like me) will easily master the uses of the FISs most suited to this profession.

This course is recommended for land surveyors, engineers, planners, architects and anyone needing to make more precise determinations of Base Flood Elevations or who may need to (or wish to) better understand what’s behind FEMA’s flood mapping.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L130G

CEU Course Title:      FEMA's Flood Insurance Study Report (FIS) - Understanding and Utilizing This Resource^{NY PLS}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Study Reports (FISs) are often consulted by people working in numerous professions and disciplines, and Flood Insurance Studies can be the “next step” after using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). You don’t have to be a hydrologist to benefit from the data available in the FIS.

This course tutorial, in concert with its quiz, offers an opportunity to users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), to extend their investigations to include a review of the FIS. FIRMs can be understood by almost anybody, once the tutorial produced by FEMA is studied and FEMA’s terms have been learned. (FIRMs are the subject of another course prepared by this instructor, and that course is recommended for study prior to this course – unless you have a firm grasp of FIRMs already.)

The tutorial on FISs, like the one on FIRMs, introduces many terms and abbreviations that often confuse a new user. The tutorial’s glossary is a great tool in this regard. Those seeking to identify a precise Base Flood Elevation for a property in a floodplain will find that the FIS allows a more precise solution that’s not available from the FIRM’s data alone. For the person who’s studied hydrology, the reports are quite detailed. But even the average land surveyor (someone like me) will easily master the uses of the FISs most suited to this profession.

This course is recommended for land surveyors, engineers, planners, architects and anyone needing to make more precise determinations of Base Flood Elevations or who may need to (or wish to) better understand what’s behind FEMA’s flood mapping.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L130H

CEU Course Title:      FEMA's Flood Insurance Study Report (FIS) - Understanding and Utilizing This Resource^{TX PLS Board Approved Course 758 / 112}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Study Reports (FISs) are often consulted by people working in numerous professions and disciplines, and Flood Insurance Studies can be the “next step” after using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). You don’t have to be a hydrologist to benefit from the data available in the FIS.

This course tutorial, in concert with its quiz, offers an opportunity to users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), to extend their investigations to include a review of the FIS. FIRMs can be understood by almost anybody, once the tutorial produced by FEMA is studied and FEMA’s terms have been learned. (FIRMs are the subject of another course prepared by this instructor, and that course is recommended for study prior to this course – unless you have a firm grasp of FIRMs already.)

The tutorial on FISs, like the one on FIRMs, introduces many terms and abbreviations that often confuse a new user. The tutorial’s glossary is a great tool in this regard. Those seeking to identify a precise Base Flood Elevation for a property in a floodplain will find that the FIS allows a more precise solution that’s not available from the FIRM’s data alone. For the person who’s studied hydrology, the reports are quite detailed. But even the average land surveyor (someone like me) will easily master the uses of the FISs most suited to this profession.

This course is recommended for land surveyors, engineers, planners, architects and anyone needing to make more precise determinations of Base Flood Elevations or who may need to (or wish to) better understand what’s behind FEMA’s flood mapping.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L130M

CEU Course Title:      FEMA's Flood Insurance Study Report (FIS) - Understanding and Utilizing This Resource^{VT LS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Study Reports (FISs) are often consulted by people working in numerous professions and disciplines, and Flood Insurance Studies can be the “next step” after using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). You don’t have to be a hydrologist to benefit from the data available in the FIS.

This course tutorial, in concert with its quiz, offers an opportunity to users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), to extend their investigations to include a review of the FIS. FIRMs can be understood by almost anybody, once the tutorial produced by FEMA is studied and FEMA’s terms have been learned. (FIRMs are the subject of another course prepared by this instructor, and that course is recommended for study prior to this course – unless you have a firm grasp of FIRMs already.)

The tutorial on FISs, like the one on FIRMs, introduces many terms and abbreviations that often confuse a new user. The tutorial’s glossary is a great tool in this regard. Those seeking to identify a precise Base Flood Elevation for a property in a floodplain will find that the FIS allows a more precise solution that’s not available from the FIRM’s data alone. For the person who’s studied hydrology, the reports are quite detailed. But even the average land surveyor (someone like me) will easily master the uses of the FISs most suited to this profession.

This course is recommended for land surveyors, engineers, planners, architects and anyone needing to make more precise determinations of Base Flood Elevations or who may need to (or wish to) better understand what’s behind FEMA’s flood mapping.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L134

CEU Course Title:      ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys - Minimum Standard Detail Requirements

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course provides instruction and discussion on the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys adopted by the American Land Title Association, American Congress on Surveying & Mapping and National Society of Professional Surveyors, along with Table A – Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications, and focuses on the changes made from the previous 1999 version to the current 2005 version, effective beginning January 1, 2006.

The greatest benefit will be gained through studying together the requirements and the commentary on changes to the requirements plus taking the quiz designed to aid retention of the material presented in this course. The checklist is a valuable aid when actually performing a survey to current requirements, both for quality control and to bring to remembrance the requirements of the standards.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L134C

CEU Course Title:      ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys - Minimum Standard Detail Requirements^{NJ PELS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course provides instruction and discussion on the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys adopted by the American Land Title Association, American Congress on Surveying & Mapping and National Society of Professional Surveyors, along with Table A – Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications, and focuses on the changes made from the previous 1999 version to the current 2005 version, effective beginning January 1, 2006.

The greatest benefit will be gained through studying together the requirements and the commentary on changes to the requirements plus taking the quiz designed to aid retention of the material presented in this course. The checklist is a valuable aid when actually performing a survey to current requirements, both for quality control and to bring to remembrance the requirements of the standards.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L134G

CEU Course Title:      ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys - Minimum Standard Detail Requirements^{NY PLS}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course provides instruction and discussion on the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys adopted by the American Land Title Association, American Congress on Surveying & Mapping and National Society of Professional Surveyors, along with Table A – Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications, and focuses on the changes made from the previous 1999 version to the current 2005 version, effective beginning January 1, 2006.

The greatest benefit will be gained through studying together the requirements and the commentary on changes to the requirements plus taking the quiz designed to aid retention of the material presented in this course. The checklist is a valuable aid when actually performing a survey to current requirements, both for quality control and to bring to remembrance the requirements of the standards.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L134H

CEU Course Title:      ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys - Minimum Standard Detail Requirements^{TX PLS Board Approved Course 759 / 112}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course provides instruction and discussion on the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys adopted by the American Land Title Association, American Congress on Surveying & Mapping and National Society of Professional Surveyors, along with Table A – Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications, and focuses on the changes made from the previous 1999 version to the current 2005 version, effective beginning January 1, 2006.

The greatest benefit will be gained through studying together the requirements and the commentary on changes to the requirements plus taking the quiz designed to aid retention of the material presented in this course. The checklist is a valuable aid when actually performing a survey to current requirements, both for quality control and to bring to remembrance the requirements of the standards.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L134M

CEU Course Title:      ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys - Minimum Standard Detail Requirements^{VT LS Board Approved Course}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course provides instruction and discussion on the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys adopted by the American Land Title Association, American Congress on Surveying & Mapping and National Society of Professional Surveyors, along with Table A – Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications, and focuses on the changes made from the previous 1999 version to the current 2005 version, effective beginning January 1, 2006.

The greatest benefit will be gained through studying together the requirements and the commentary on changes to the requirements plus taking the quiz designed to aid retention of the material presented in this course. The checklist is a valuable aid when actually performing a survey to current requirements, both for quality control and to bring to remembrance the requirements of the standards.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L135

CEU Course Title:      Adverse Possession: An Advanced Course for Professional Land Surveyors

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This is a three-hour course for professional land surveyors and civil engineers. Failure to recognize, or properly describe, adverse possession may create enormous liability for a professional. Boundary surveyors must be familiar with this doctrine, as retracement surveys are frequently complicated by claims of adverse possession. The appearance of surveyors in court is often triggered by issues of adverse possession, with attorneys relying heavily on surveyors as experts in what is a frequently difficult legal doctrine.

A student learns why a survey of original property lines cannot, by itself, revive the rights to land lost in adverse possession. A student also learns why understanding the elements of adverse rights is critical. The course takes an in-depth look at this legally recognized way of taking title to property by physical occupation. The course examines why adverse possession is always a hostile act. In all states, possession must run for a statutory period, and the course examines these extremes, as well as noting that individual states can have varying statutory periods. The student learns that the adverse claimant, not the original owner, is charged with the burden of proof.

This course also examines the effect of surveys on such claims. For instance, can an accurate survey by itself cure claims of adverse possession? Through examples and court citations, the course also discusses the doctrine of prescription and its relationship to adverse possession. Using an extensive hypothetical case, the course examines statutes of limitations, color of title, open and notorious possession, hostile possession, and a surveyor’s explicit duties to clients and courts.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: L136T

CEU Course Title:      Construction Layout - Foundational Principles for Success (Live-Online)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   16 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   16 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   16 LU

Online Course Price:    $480

PDH Course Description: This is a soup-to-nuts, condensed course in Construction Layout. The land surveyor, party chief, engineer, construction manager, construction layout contractor, general contractor, developer, architect, and specification writer will find their understanding broadened and performance increased through this course, as it shares a thorough overview of the construction layout business. Summarized from decades of diverse experience come practical horse-sense tips, specific procedures, trade secrets and thorough instruction of a complex specialty presented in a methodical yet casual way intended to make learning fun.

True stories and real-life experiences increase reader interest and promote retention of taught principles. The me-to-you approach simulates a live-seminar atmosphere and decreases the sense of distance-learning.
Topics covered include fee negotiation; contract issues and considerations; payment schedules; bidding secrets; liability exposure – real and imagined; record keeping, documentation, work orders, proposal writing, personal relationships, business relationships, team functions, safety, ethics, establishment and preservation of control points, layout techniques, documentation, pitfalls to avoid, checking and redundancy, equipment selection, care and adjustment, and more. At the end of this course, you’ll feel as if you’ve lived through a typical project start-to-finish, survived to tell about it and are ready to tackle another.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M101

CEU Course Title:      Mechanical and Electrical Design of Pumping Stations

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: This online course provides information and criteria pertinent to the design and selection of mechanical and electrical systems for flood-control pumping stations. Details about equipment requirements, material and system selection considerations, testing and maintenance requirements, station wiring and equipment grounding requirements, and environmental protection are also discussed. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-3105: Mechanical and Electrical Design of Pumping Stations (1994 edition with Change 2 dated 1999, 169 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M102

CEU Course Title:      Selecting a Centrifugal Pump to Handle a Viscous Liquid

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Students of this two-hour online course will be provided with a basic understanding of fluid viscosity and its effects on the performance and efficiency of centrifugal pumps. The course presents definitions, effects and recommendations for conveying viscous fluids. It presents established predictive techniques to estimate viscous pump performance.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M103

CEU Course Title:      Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) is an important aspect in building design. This course provides guidelines for design of mechanical systems for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC). The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Technical Manual TM 5-810-1: Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (1991 edition, 18 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M104

CEU Course Title:      Noise and Vibration Control

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: Mechanical equipment, such as cooling towers, generates noise and vibration during its normal operation. It is an important aspect of the building design to control the undesirable noise and vibration. This course provides the criteria and guidance required for design and construction of those features related to noise and vibration control of mechanical equipment systems most commonly encountered. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Technical Manual TM 5-805-4: Noise and Vibration Control (1995 edition, 150 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M105

CEU Course Title:      Plumbing Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $95

PDH Course Description: Plumbing systems are important aspects of the building design. This course presents criteria pertinent to the design of drainage (sanitary and storm), water, and fuel gases. Energy conservation requirements are also discussed. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command's Design Manual 3.01: Plumbing Systems (1986 edition, 86 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M106

CEU Course Title:      Identifying Risk Factors In Machinery

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $39

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course provides an overview of the basic knowledge required to identify the potential risk factors associated with machinery. The attendee will understand the information required to determine risk. Assessment of risk including survey techniques and risk mitigation are covered in a follow on course. This basic course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. The course reviews the importance of reliability, design, production, life cycle, environmental, and safety factors as they pertain to risk.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M107

CEU Course Title:      Assessing Risk Factors in Machinery

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four-hour course provides the basic knowledge required to assess the potential risk factors associated with machinery. The course quantifies reliability, design, production, life cycle, environmental, and safety factors so they can be assessed. Additional business/management related factors are also covered. Weighting risk factors and the use of risk multipliers is introduced. Risk mitigation strategies are covered in a follow-on course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M108

CEU Course Title:      An Engineer's Guide to Plumbing Cross-Connections

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Public health officials have rightfully been concerned about cross-connections and back-flow connections in plumbing systems and in public drinking water systems. This course will help Civil, Sanitary, and Mechanical Engineers increase their knowledge of the probability of contamination of drinking water through cross-connection. Numerous documented cases of cross-connection contamination are presented in the course as illustration. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M109

CEU Course Title:      An Introduction to Indoor Air Pollution

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The subject of indoor air pollution is not without some controversy. Indoor air quality is an evolving issue; it is important to keep informed about continuing developments in this area. This short course is not a detailed technical treatise on indoor air pollution; it is intended for Architects and Engineers who are interested in a general introductory overview of IAP, its various categories, probable causes, and suggested remedial actions. A substantial portion of this course content is based on, and reproduced with permission from, U.S. GPO Publication No. 1994-523-217/81322 Indoor Air Pollution: An Introduction for Health Professionals, 1994. The publication was co-sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the American Medical Association (AMA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and the American Lung Association (ALA). The overwhelming majority of the medical aspects, i.e. physiology, etiology, symptomology, and human physical diagnosis, contained in the GPO publication have been selectively and purposely excluded, again with permission, from this course content. This was done to limit the scope and focus to those aspects of IAP of greater interest to Engineers and Architects. Those students interested in viewing the unmodified original document should point their browser to: http://www.epa.gov/iedweb00/pubs/hpguide.html. Important references and additional health resources can be found at this URL. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M110

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Fire Protection Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The Introduction to Fire Protection Systems Course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the basics of combustion; codes and standards related to fire protection; a discussion of water based fire extinguishing systems focusing on sprinkler systems; a discussion of non-water based and special application fire suppression systems; and concludes with a discussion of various fire detectors. The course is divided into five (5) modules that can be studied in any desired sequence. Each module concludes with a quiz to reinforce student comprehension of the material. A sixth module is provided with a list of internet resources which can be used by the student to reinforce the material presented. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M110A

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Fire Protection Systems^{AIA HSW}

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The Introduction to Fire Protection Systems Course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the basics of combustion; codes and standards related to fire protection; a discussion of water based fire extinguishing systems focusing on sprinkler systems; a discussion of non-water based and special application fire suppression systems; and concludes with a discussion of various fire detectors.

The course is divided into five (5) modules that can be studied in any desired sequence. Each module concludes with a quiz to reinforce student comprehension of the material. A sixth module is provided with a list of internet resources which can be used by the student to reinforce the material presented.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M111

CEU Course Title:      Safeguarding HVAC Systems Against Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Attacks

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course identifies actions that a building owner or manager can implement without undue delay to enhance occupant protection from an airborne chemical, biological, or radiological (CBR) attack. The intended audience includes building owners, managers, and maintenance personnel of public, private, and governmental buildings, including offices, laboratories, hospitals, retail facilities, schools, transportation terminals, and public venues (for example, sports arenas, malls, coliseums). This course is not intended to address single family or low-occupancy residential housing (less than five family units). Higher risk facilities such as industrial facilities, military facilities, subway systems, and law enforcement facilities require special considerations that are beyond the scope of this course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M112

CEU Course Title:      Selection and Sizing of Pressure Relief Valves

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Students of this three-hour course will be provided with an introduction to the types and styles of pressure relief valves, the requirements for their placement and use, and the methods to determine the correct size of valve to use. This course summarizes reference data and technical recommendation based on many years of industry's experience in sizing, selecting, testing, installing and operating pressure relief valves. Sufficient data is supplied to properly size and select pressure relief valves for specific applications. Information covering terminology, standards, codes, basic design, sizing and selection information, including examples, are presented. The student is responsible for correct determination of service conditions and the suitability of any of the presented information for a specific application. The majority of the material in this course is reproduced or excerpted from publications developed by valve manufacturers, code organizations, and academia. The information contained in this course is offered as a guide. Students who use the general information presented here are reminded that there is no substitute for a case specific qualified engineering analysis. When in doubt as to the proper application of any particular data, the student is advised to contact a pressure relief valve manufacturer. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M113

CEU Course Title:      Selection and Sizing of Rupture Discs

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course covers the non-reclosing type of pressure relief devices known as rupture discs. It reviews the codes that govern rupture discs and the standard formulas and equations that are used to determine their proper selection and sizing. The course is directed toward Chemical and Mechanical Engineers in the process industries but should provide appeal to general practitioners as well. As a prerequisite, the student should have a basic familiarity with pressure vessels and piping systems. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M116

CEU Course Title:      Elevators, Escalators, Dumbwaiters, Access Lifts & Pneumatic Tube Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   0 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   0 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   0 LU

Online Course Price:    $1

PDH Course Description: This online course presents criteria for the design and selection of elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, access lifts, and pneumatic tube systems for various buildings and facilities. The contents include standard equipment sizes, basis for designs, and description of equipment and its operation. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command's Design Manual 3.09: Elevators, Escalators, Dumbwaiters, Access Lifts & Pneumatic Tube Systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M117

CEU Course Title:      Selection Tips For Air-Conditioning Cooling Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two hour online course provides comprehensive information on the air-conditioning cooling systems. It details the type and characteristics of commonly used cooling systems with illustrations, advantages and disadvantages. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers. The course focuses on the practical aspects of selection and is a recommended guide for the beginners and experience people involved in conceptualizing new project. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M118

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Metallurgical Failure Analysis

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three hour online course discusses the various types of failure mechanisms and the process of conducting a metallurgical failure analysis. Failure Analysis is one of the most useful techniques for ensuring the safety and reliability of products and plant facilities/components. The main benefits are the prevention of failure in a similar equipment, and improvement in useful service life through design or material modifications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M119

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Made Easy - Selection Tips for Chiller Compressors

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course provides comprehensive information on the air-conditioning chillers. The chiller package comprising of refrigerant compressor is a heart of main cooling system. The chiller is a single most expensive item of the air-conditioning system that influences the life cycle economics. The course focuses on the key issues pertaining to chiller selection and their applications. The practical considerations and assessment criterion is addressed in brief and is a recommended reading reference. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M120

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Made Easy - Environmental Issues and Refrigerants

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the issues related to Ozone layer depletion, Global warming, Green house effect and the Refrigerants. The refrigerants are considered to be one of the major sources of ozone layer depletion. The environmental concerns have put a tremendous pressure on the phase out of certain refrigerants, which have traditionally ruled the global air-conditioning & refrigeration industry for decades. Current and anticipated future restrictions limit or prohibit the use of ozone depletion substances. Refrigerant selection has become a single most important aspect to the life cycle analysis of the air-conditioning plant that shall tip the scales one-way or the other. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, environmentalists, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M121

CEU Course Title:      Cooling Water Systems - An Overview of Cooling Towers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course provides comprehensive information on Cooling Towers. Cooling towers find application in almost all sorts of industries varying from small process plants to the large refineries, petrochemical complexes, fertilizer plants, manufacturing units and power plants. It is difficult to imagine an industry without a cooling tower. The air-conditioning systems for large facilities like commercial complexes, hospitals, hotels, theaters, airports, residential complexes and shopping arcades etc. rely on the heat rejection through cooling towers. The course describes the practical overview of basics, types and selection considerations of the cooling tower systems. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and plant designers. The course focuses on the practical aspects of selection and is a recommended guide for the beginners and experience people involved in conceptualizing and specifying Cooling Towers This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M122

CEU Course Title:      Fire Protection for Facilities Engineering, Design and Construction

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to the engineering, design and the construction of the fire protection systems for different facilities. The course materials are based entirely on the Military Handbook MIL-HDBK-1008C, FIRE PROTECTION FOR FACILITIES ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding to the fire protection system criteria and design for all types of buildings and their contents, whether considered temporary or permanent, mobile or stationary equipment, waterfront facilities, and outside storage facilities.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M123

CEU Course Title:      Cooling Water- 'Problems And Solutions'

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This 3 hours course provides basic knowledge about the cooling water problems and solutions. The course provides insight to the commonly debated water problems and treatment approaches. The course is compiled in a simple question & answer format to reduce the learning time. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, operators, energy & environmental auditors, contractors, O&M engineers and sales people. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M124

CEU Course Title:      Understanding Net Positive Suction Head

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Students of this four-hour course will be provided with an introduction to one of the important aspects of proper pump selection: Net Positive Suction Head. This course will review the various aspects of Net Positive Suction Head, including centrifugal pump operation fundamentals, liquid vapor pressure, specific gravity, absolute pressure, and cavitation. Examples of pumping systems, complete with hydraulic analytical solutions, are provided to aid in the understanding of the presented material. Additional and interesting hydraulic facts are randomly interspersed throughout the course. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M125

CEU Course Title:      Basic Pump Parameters and the Affinity Laws

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Students of this three-hour course will be provided with important concepts associated with the operation of centrifugal pumps to include pump performance parameters, design considerations, efficient operation, and the affinity laws. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M126

CEU Course Title:      Sizing Plumbing Water System

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course provides design criteria for estimating potable water use. This course addresses the residential demands and demands for transitory use facilities. This course is intended to provide basic information, which may be used for conceptual design in the absence of any more appropriate information. It is suitable for students, architects, plumbers, engineers and the facility designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M127

CEU Course Title:      Building Automation Systems after September 11th

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course intends to describe the Building Automation System (BAS) for commercial buildings. BAS represent the state of art microprocessor based technology, which integrates the security, fire protection, electrical, telecommunication and HVAC systems at one centralized location. BAS ensures efficient, comfortable and safe environment in the building. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M128

CEU Course Title:      Selecting a Centrifugal Pump by System Analysis

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Pump selection should be based on system evaluation, not on maximum flow and head. Maximum capacity and head are important pieces of information, but much more must be known to achieve the best pump installation. Just because a pump delivers enough liquid at the desired pressure does not prove the pump is adequate. The information presented in this course provides much of the information needed for an evaluation of most types of systems. Additional data will be needed for specific installations. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M129

CEU Course Title:      Conservation Technology Series: Simple Heat Exchangers for Commercial Automatic Ice Makers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four-hour course is part of a series of courses designed to promote energy and resource conservation. This course introduces the reader to an energy-saving mechanism for use on commercial automatic ice makers. Potential benefits and application features of this technology are explored. Critical performance factors are identified within the coursework to allow the reader to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a site-specific application. Case studies are also presented as examples for further analysis. At the conclusion of the course study, the reader must complete a multiple-choice quiz to demonstrate competency is the course material and obtain PDH credits. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M130

CEU Course Title:      Overview of Vapor Absorption Chilling Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: "How can you have cooling with heat?"

This 4-hour course describes, the vapor absorption chiller machine (VAM) that uses heat to produce chilled water for process or comfort cooling. In general the VAM finds applications in

• Large Tonnage Space Cooling
• Industrial Process Cooling
• Cogeneration Waste Heat utilization
• Waste-to-Energy utilization

The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M131

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Energy Conservation through Cooling Water Conditioning

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course discusses the HVAC system energy conservation through cooling water treatment. The savings are associated with the prevention or removal of scale built up on a heat exchange surfaces where even a thin film of 1/32" or 0.8mm can increase the energy consumption by nearly 10%.

This paper is aimed at students, architects, air-conditioning engineers, energy auditors and the O & M professionals who are responsible for efficient operation and design of system. It is assumed that all the readers know the basic functioning of the air-conditioning system.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M132

CEU Course Title:      The Performance Monitoring and Maintenance Audit of HVAC System

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course provides overview of operation and maintenance (O&M) programs specifically designed to enhance HVAC systems without significant capital investment. The intent of this paper is not to provide hardcore maintenance or troubleshooting aspects but an insight to O&M practices that can ensure the best performance and comfort for your system.

The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and O & M professionals.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M133

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Design Considerations for Corrosive Environments

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course discusses the HVAC design considerations for corrosive environments. Over time, even extremely low levels of Airborne Molecular Contamination (AMC) in the parts per billion can cause permanent damage to the sensitive electronic equipment. The corrosive contaminants can attack the metal surfaces, structural elements, switchgear equipment, machinery and even the HVAC equipment. Failure to protect your assets may have costly ramifications.

Remember whereas the equipment design issues rests with the manufacturers, ensuring a satisfactory environment is sole responsibility of the end user.

This paper is aimed at students, architects, air-conditioning engineers, controls engineers, contractors, environmentalists and loss prevention professionals. It is assumed that all the readers know the basic functioning of the air-conditioning system.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M134

CEU Course Title:      Practical Considerations in Pump Suction Arrangements

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: A great deal of attention is given to pump discharge pipe design because this is where continuing operational economics come to bear: Engineering know-how regarding pipe size and configuration in an attempt to optimize installed cost versus long-term power consumption is emphasized here. However, just as important are sump design, suction piping design, suction pipe size, and suction pipe support. These are all critical considerations when proper and successful pump operation is at stake. It is here on the suction side of the pump that chronic problems within the pump are perpetuated and sometimes magnified. From this side blossoms the cost associated with maintenance, reliability, and lost production due to downtime. This course focuses on the sometimes neglected and often overlooked aspects of pumping fundamental practices that comprise good suction arrangements.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M135

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Made Easy - Overview of Psychrometrics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: No matter what you do in the air-conditioning industry, you will at some stage, have to use a psychrometric chart. To perform and optimize the air-conditioning load analysis or selection of equipment, you need to use the basics of air psychrometrics.

There are many software tools available today, which can greatly aid in the analysis of psychrometric data, but still a fundamental understanding of psychrometrics is essential before the software can be profitably used.

This 4-hour course provides basic overview of psychrometrics along with examples. The course shall be useful for students, engineers, architects, designers, energy & environment auditors, industry professionals and facility designers.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M136

CEU Course Title:      Understanding Pump and Suction Specific Speeds

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Students of this two-hour course will be provided with knowledge of an important concept associated with the operation of centrifugal pumps known as specific speed. While maybe not used in day-to-day pump selection, specific speed nevertheless has critical interaction with flow, head, and hydraulic efficiency. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M137

CEU Course Title:      Overview of Portable Fire Extinguishers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Shall I be using a stored water extinguisher on energized electrical fires?

It is important, to equip your home and workplace with the proper fire extinguishers as part of your safety plan but it is equally important to be aware of the proper identification, proper selection and proper use of fire extinguishers.

This 3-hour course is designed to provide basic information on the portable fire extinguishers and is intended for everyone.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M139

CEU Course Title:      Valves

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: In almost any nuclear, chemical, or mechanical system, the flow of fluid and pressure through a piping system or process must be controlled . A valve is a mechanical device to accomplish this task. Valves start and stop fluid flow, throttle fluid flow, control the direction of fluid flow, regulate downstream system or process pressure, or relieve component or piping over pressurization. A basic understanding of the theory, characteristics, and mechanical components of valves and actuators are essential to understanding how they function and operate within a system or process.

This course utilizes US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1018/1-93, Mechanical Science, Vol. 2, Module 4) to describe the application, construction, and principals of operation for various types of valves and actuators.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M140

CEU Course Title:      Pumps

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: In almost any nuclear, chemical, or mechanical system, fluid must be transported from one place to another. Centrifugal and positive displacement type pumps are used to transfer fluid from one place to another. A basic understanding of the theory, characteristics, and mechanical components of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps are essential to understanding how they function and operate.

This 3-hour course utilizes US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1018/1-93, Mechanical Science, Vol. 1, Module 3) to describe the purpose, construction, and principals of operation for centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.

The course content is generic in nature. Specific information on a particular heat exchanger should be obtained directly from the manufacturer.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M141

CEU Course Title:      Heat Exchangers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: In almost any nuclear, chemical, or mechanical system, heat must be transferred from one fluid to another. Heat exchangers are used to transfer heat from one fluid to another. A basic understanding of the mechanical components of a heat exchanger is essential to understanding how they function and operate.

This 2-hour course utilizes US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1018/1-93, Mechanical Science, Vol. 1, Module 2) to describe the purpose, construction, and principals of operation for each major type of heat exchanger: parallel flow, counter flow, and cross flow.

The course content is generic in nature. Specific information on a particular heat exchanger should be obtained directly from the manufacturer.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M142

CEU Course Title:      Instrumentation and Controls

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: In almost any nuclear, chemical, or mechanical system, the temperature, pressure, flow, and level of fluids through a piping system or process must be closely monitored and controlled. Various types of temperature, pressure, level, and flow detection circuits accomplish this task. A basic understanding of the theory, characteristics, and mechanical components of various temperature, pressure, level, and flow controls and instrumentation is essential to understanding how they function and operate within a system or process.

This 4-hour course utilizes US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1013/1-92, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS, Vol. 1, Modules 1 through 4) to instill a fundamental understanding of various instrumentation and control detection circuits as they relate to temperature, pressure, flow, and level monitoring of various processes.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M143

CEU Course Title:      A Basic Design Guide for Clean Room Applications

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Meeting the contamination free requirements for facilities such as electronics, microchips manufacturing, pharmaceuticals processing, biomedical & genetic applications, hospital isolation wards, control rooms and aerospace industry etc. require thinking on a higher plane than conventional HVAC systems. The HVAC design criteria for clean rooms go far beyond just controlling temperature and humidity.

This 4-hour course discusses the design considerations for clean room environments. It details the type and characteristics of commonly used systems with illustrations. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M144

CEU Course Title:      Diesel Engine Fundamentals

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Most large commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities require an emergency power to supply power to supply electrical power to critical mechanical and electrical equipment upon the loss of the normal power source. The diesel engine is the most commonly used prime mover for this application. Relatively speaking, diesel engines are small, inexpensive, powerful, fuel efficient, and extremely reliable.

Because of the widespread use of diesel engine emergency generators, a basic understanding of the theory and operation of a diesel engine and their components is necessary.

This 4-hour course utilizes US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1018/1-93, Mechanical Science, Vol. 1, Module 1) to describe the components and theory of operation for a diesel engine.

The course content is generic in nature. Specific information on a particular engine should be obtained directly from the engine manufacturer.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M145

CEU Course Title:      HVAC: Cool Thermal Storage

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Operating refrigeration chillers at night and displacing energy use from peak (day time) to off-peak periods when the energy is at a lower cost is the primary objective of Thermal Energy Storage. As a proven technology, chilled water or ice thermal storage systems supply the desired reliability for high air conditioning availability during peak hours and can substantially cut operating costs and reduce capital outlays when systems are suitably designed.

TES applications are numerous and include private industry, residential & commercial complexes, universities & school campus, hospitals, hotels, other government facilities, and district cooling utility systems (i.e., systems in which a business operates a centralized chilled water plant and utilizes a distribution network to sell chilled water to multiple cooling customer facilities).

This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development needs of individuals operating in the field of HVAC, energy conservation, architecture, environmentalists, campaigners and other professional engineers.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M146

CEU Course Title:      Compressed Air Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course provides comprehensive information on the compressed air systems. Compressed air is an essential utility in almost all mechanical, chemical and process industries. It drive tools and machinery, powers pneumatic controls and is used in variety of applications such as material handling, dust extraction, breathing air, laboratory air, industrial and process air.

The course describes the practical overview of basics, types and selection considerations of the air compressor systems. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, working professionals, consultants, contractors, facility designers, O&M engineers and sales people.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M147

CEU Course Title:      Design Options For HVAC Distribution System

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Successful HVAC systems are the key to successful buildings. In a central system, air can be conditioned in a remote location in the air-handling units and distributed to the various rooms by ductwork. Or the air can be conditioned directly in the indoor spaces through fan coil units or other terminal devices.

The design of air distribution system must combine a proper choice of engineered products efficiently providing conditioned air to the space while adding architectural features which complement the interior design. A good understanding of the various types of commercial HVAC systems is important to ensure the best fit.

This 4-hour course provides basic knowledge about the HVAC distribution systems in design applications. The course provides insight to various systems, technologies and equipment configuration with advantages and disadvantages. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, operators, energy & environmental auditors, contractors, O&M engineers and sales people.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M148

CEU Course Title:      Smoke Movement in Buildings

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course utilizes Section 7, Chapter 6 from the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, 18th Edition, Smoke Movement in Buildings by John H. Klote D.Sc., PE and Harold E. Nelson, PE. This course includes brief introductory materials on smoke movement in buildings and provides information on the techniques used to evaluate the physical characteristics of smoke movement through both short and tall buildings as a basis for designing smoke control systems. It also covers the approaches that can be used to test the effectiveness of designed smoke control systems in the absence of actual performance tests involving test fires.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M149

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Design Aspects: Choosing A Right System

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course discusses the various issues to be considered and the questions to be raised before an intelligent, well-thought HVAC scheme is finalized.

The design and selection of right HVAC system must combine a proper choice of engineered products efficiently providing conditioned air to the space at optimum energy while adding architectural features which complement the interior design. The distinction between 'central' and local floor-by-floor 'compact' systems is critical from an architectural perspective and shall serve the primary theme for this course.

The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, operators, architects, contractors and HVAC designers.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M150

CEU Course Title:      Design Considerations for Hydronic Pump System Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course provides design considerations for hydronic pump systems. Although pumps are typically purchased as individual items, they provide service only when operating as part of a system. Pump systems are often designed and operated inefficiently. This course attempts to show the relationships between the components that make up the pumping system with generic references to air-conditioning applications so that the reader can appreciate the nuances for any application. A little extra effort in the system design can make a safe & efficient system.

This course is suitable for students, architects, system engineers, energy auditors, facility designers and O&M professionals.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M151

CEU Course Title:      Hot Water Plumbing Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This 3-hours online course identifies your hot water needs and outlines the type of systems available. Choosing the most appropriate system for your needs, together with the wise system design & use, can considerably lower your hot water costs.

This course is intended to provide basic information on system design, which may be used for conceptual design in the absence of any more appropriate information. The course is suitable for students, architects, plumbers, engineers and the facility designers.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M153

CEU Course Title:      Fundamentals of Material Science

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $185

PDH Course Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of material science to engineers, architects and contractors. The course materials are based entirely on Volume 1 of the U.S. Department of Energy's Fundamentals Handbook - Material Science, which provides the necessary fundamentals training to ensure a basic understanding of the structure and properties of metals. The handbook includes information on the structure and properties of metals, stress mechanisms in metals, failure modes, corrosion, and the characteristics of metals that are commonly used in construction and manufacturing.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M154

CEU Course Title:      Thermal Stress and Thermal Shock of Materials

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $15

PDH Course Description: Engineers, architects and contractors can use this course as a necessary training material to ensure a basic understanding of the thermal stress and thermal shock of materials or as a supplement to the course M153 - Fundamentals of Material Science. This course explains how thermal stress and thermal shock combined with pressure can cause major damage to components, and describes the methods in preventing the system from thermal shock. The course materials are based entirely on Module 3 - Thermal Shock in Volume 2 of the U.S. Department of Energy's Fundamentals Handbook - Material Science.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M155

CEU Course Title:      Brittle Fracture of Materials

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Engineers, architects and contractors can use this course as a necessary training material to ensure a basic understanding of the brittle and ductile fracture of materials or as a supplement to the course M153 - Fundamentals of Material Science. This course explains how to identify the mode of the fracture and how to prevent the brittle fracture. The course materials are based entirely on Module 4 - Brittle Fracture in Volume 2 of the U.S. Department of Energy's Fundamentals Handbook - Material Science.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M156

CEU Course Title:      Process Plant Insulation & Fuel Efficiency

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Prevention of heat leakage by application of insulation is the simplest method of achieving energy conservation. Some estimates have predicted that insulation in US industry alone saves approximately 200 million barrels of oil every year. The need for efficient thermal insulation has become more important with higher operating temperatures and increasing energy costs. While placing insulation onto a pipe or equipment is fairly easy, resolving issue such as what type of insulation to use and how much requires understanding of various alternatives. This 4-hour online course discusses the design considerations for thermal insulation and is aimed at students, professional engineers, energy auditors, operational & maintenance personnel and loss prevention engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M157

CEU Course Title:      Insulation Audit and the Economic Thickness of Insulation

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Identifying the rate of thermal energy (heat) loss from an inadequate or uninsulated surface is the starting point for understanding the incentive for installing thermal insulation. Consideration of cost and conservation of fuel warrant a close assessment of insulation systems in the existing installations and new projects. While placing insulation onto a pipe or equipment is fairly easy, resolving issue such as “what type” of insulation to use and “how much” requires understanding of various alternatives. The first part “what type” is covered in course titled; “Process Plant Insulation & Fuel Efficiency” and the Part-2; “how much” is provided in this 3-hour online course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M158

CEU Course Title:      Overview of Refractory Materials

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Manufacturing processing involving high temperatures whether melting, refining, sintering, heating and soaking or heat treatment needs refractories to withstand service conditions at the desired operating temperatures. Use of the right type of refractories in furnaces and kilns, increase their efficiency and result in substantial fuel savings. This 3 hour online course covers the type of refractories, their properties and applications, and how they may be applied to give better fuel efficiency and service life. The course is aimed at students, profession engineers, energy auditors, operational & maintenance engineers and loss prevention engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M159

CEU Course Title:      Standards Pertaining to Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This is a two-hour course utilizing an extract from my book “The Valve Selection Handbook”, published by Elsevier and now in it’s 5th Edition. The section chosen is, Appendix C - “Standards pertaining to valves”.

This course will test the Students knowledge of the various standards essential for the specifying of valves for the Oil & Gas Industry.

Each valve specified for the Oil & Gas Industry, will be covered by several standards, which deal with design type, construction, dimensions, end type, inspection, testing and numerous other characteristics.

These documents are essential to establish the integrity of the valve that has been specified.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M160

CEU Course Title:      The Function of Globe Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Globe Valves, is chosen from Chapter 3, - "Manual Valves" pages 54 to 73,

It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar the functions the valves that they will come across in the Oil & Gas Industry.

This course will test the Students knowledge of the functions of Globe Valves for the Oil & Gas Industry.

Each valve specified for the Oil & Gas Industry, will be covered by several standards, which deal with design type, construction, dimensions, end type, inspection, testing and numerous other characteristics.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M161

CEU Course Title:      The Function of Gate Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Gate Valves, is chosen from Chapter 3, - "Manual Valves" pages 73 to 96.

I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the functions of the Gate Valves that they will come across in the Oil & Gas Industry.

Each Gate Valve specified for the Oil & Gas Industry, will be covered by several standards, which deal with design type, construction, dimensions, end type, inspection, testing and numerous other characteristics.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M162

CEU Course Title:      The Function of Ball Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This is a one-hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Ball Valves, is chosen from Chapter 3, - "Manual Valves" pages 108 to 119.

Also included is Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the functions of the Ball Valves that they will come across in the Oil & Gas Industry.

Each Ball Valve specified for the Oil & Gas Industry, will be covered by several standards, which deal with design type, construction, dimensions, end type, inspection, testing and numerous other characteristics.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M163

CEU Course Title:      The Function of Check Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This is a one-hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Check Valves, is chosen from Chapter 4, - "Manual Valves" pages 153 to 168.

Also included is Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the functions of the Check Valves that they will come across in the Oil & Gas Industry.

Each Check Valve specified for the Oil & Gas Industry, will be covered by several standards, which deal with design type, construction, dimensions, end type, inspection, testing and numerous other characteristics.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M164

CEU Course Title:      Terminology of Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This is a 3 hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Terminology of Valves, is from Appendix E, "Valve Glossary", from "The Valve Selection Handbook" pages 363 to 381. This is a very extensive listing of words, terms and abbreviations used to describe valves.

It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the terminology used to describe the function, construction, inspection and testing of all type of valve used in the Oil & Gas Industry.

This course will test the Students knowledge of the Valves used for the Oil & Gas Industry.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M165

CEU Course Title:      Boiler Water- Problems & Solutions

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: If boiler tube failures are interrupting your production or frequent scale deposits cleaning is extending your planned shutdown periods, you may benefit from a boiler water system audit.

The quality of feedwater is very important in ensuring the safety, reliability and energy efficiency of the boiler system. There are numerous water treatment approaches in vogue each depending on the likelihood of makeup water impurities, the boiler design and its operating parameters. It is obvious that no single treatment can be prescribed for all water samples.

This 3-hour course provides an overview of various boiler water treatment approaches.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M166

CEU Course Title:      Improving Energy Efficiency of Boiler Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Fuel consumers face a double challenge. One is economic – to get the best heating value for every fuel dollar. The other is environmental – to keep emissions low, at least within legislated limits.

Fortunately, what benefits the first objective also benefits the second. This 4-hour course provides an overview of the key energy efficiency measures, which can improve your boiler system efficiency, save money and limit environmental impacts.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M167

CEU Course Title:      Steam Management – Overview of Steam Traps

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: No steam system is complete without this crucial component 'the Steam Trap'. This is the most important link in the condensate loop and the steam system, as it connects steam usage with condensate return.

This 3-hour online course provides an overview of this essential component and discusses the operation, selection, installation and maintenance criteria of various steam traps for different applications.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M173

CEU Course Title:      Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of API 6D & 6A Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This is a 2 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers API 6A & 6D Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves.
I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturer's.

The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M174

CEU Course Title:      Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Cast Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This is a 3 hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Terminology of Valves, is from Appendix E, "Valve Glossary", from "The Valve Selection Handbook" pages 363 to 381. This is a very extensive listing of words, terms and abbreviations used to describe valves.

It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the terminology used to describe the function, construction, inspection and testing of all type of valve used in the Oil & Gas Industry.

This course will test the Students knowledge of the Valves used for the Oil & Gas Industry.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M175

CEU Course Title:      Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of General Purpose Ball Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers General Purpose Ball Valves.

I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturer's.

The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Disciplines: Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering Audience: Architect Engineer Contractor Purpose: Professional License Renewal

PDH Course Number: M176

CEU Course Title:      Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Forged Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price