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Vermont Professional Engineers Packages
30-Hour Online Renewal Package
419
WHY IT’S FOR YOU
- You are a licensed Professional Engineer in Vermont and need to renew your license.
- You prepare, sign, seal and submit engineering plans and drawings to a public authority for approval, or to seal engineering work for public and private clients.
- You prefer to take your continuing education via self-paced online due to your busy schedule and availability.
- This package contains 30 hours of online instruction which consists of all elective hours.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
30-Hours of Online Vermont Professional Engineer Renewal Courses
Customer Phone and Email Support 7 Days a Week
Completion Certificates for Vermont included
COURSES INCLUDED
Action Plans for Performance Based Seismic Design (4 hrs)
Concrete Hydraulic Structures: Evaluations for Earthquake Scenarios (4 hrs)
Design of Onsite (Septic) Wastewater Treatment Systems (4 hrs)
Mitigating Terrorist Attacks for Engineers and Building Designs (4 hrs)
Concrete and Masonry Wall Buildings: Earthquake Repairs for Engineers (3 hrs)
Design Storms: An Overview (2 hrs)
Energy Codes and Standards for Professional Engineers (2 hrs)
The National Disaster Recovery Framework: An Overview (2 hrs)
30-Hour Correspondence Renewal Package
419
WHY IT’S FOR YOU
- You are a licensed Professional Engineer in Vermont and need to renew your license.
- You prepare, sign, seal and submit engineering plans and drawings to a public authority for approval, or to seal engineering work for public and private clients.
- You prefer to take your continuing education via correspondence due to your busy schedule and availability.
- This package contains 30 hours of online instruction which consists of all elective hours.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
30-Hours of Correspondence Vermont Professional Engineer Renewal Courses
Customer Phone and Email Support 7 Days a Week
Completion Certificates for Vermont included
COURSES INCLUDED
OC: Action Plans for Performance Based Seismic Design (4 hrs)
OC: Concrete Hydraulic Structures: Evaluations for Earthquake Scenarios (4 hrs)
OC: Design of Onsite (Septic) Wastewater Treatment Systems (4 hrs)
OC: Mitigating Terrorist Attacks for Engineers and Building Designs (4 hrs)
OC: Concrete and Masonry Wall Buildings: Earthquake Repairs for Engineers (3 hrs)
OC: Design Storms: An Overview (2 hrs)
OC: Energy Codes and Standards for Professional Engineers (2 hrs)
OC: The National Disaster Recovery Framework: An Overview (2 hrs)
Vermont Professional Engineers Courses
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A Discussion of the Notre-Dame Cathedral
Online
Elective
2
39
A Discussion of the Notre-Dame Cathedral
39
Online
Elective
2
Becomeknowledgeable about the unusual construction features of the Notre-Dame in thepast and present.
Online
Elective
2
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Online
Elective
4
4.0
187 Ratings
79
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
79
4.0
187 Ratings
Online
Elective
4
Review ADA Accessibility guidelines and scope and technical requirements throughout restaurants, medical facilities, lodging facilities, and transportation facilities.
Online
Elective
4
Action Plans for Performance Based Seismic Design
Online
Elective
4
79
Action Plans for Performance Based Seismic Design
79
Online
Elective
4
In this course, you will explore the FEMA 445 Next Generation Performance-Based Seismic Design. By understanding the process, guidance, and roles inherent to FEAM 445, you will be better equipped to develop your own Seismic Design Plans.
Online
Elective
4
Alternative Energy Sources
Online
Elective
3
59
Alternative Energy Sources
59
Online
Elective
3
Online
Elective
3
Asphalt and Concrete Pavement Repair and Maintenance: An Overview
Online
Elective
4
79
Asphalt and Concrete Pavement Repair and Maintenance: An Overview
79
Online
Elective
4
In this course, you will learn about asphalt and concrete pavement repair, as well as maintenance for both types of materials. You will explore cold and hot weather effects, some precautions to take, as well as different pavement materials and repair materials. You will also distinguish among procedures for asphalt and concrete repairs by depth.
Online
Elective
4
Basics of Drinking Water Well Construction
Online
Elective
4
79
Basics of Drinking Water Well Construction
79
Online
Elective
4
Many people rely on groundwater as their source for drinking water. A water well is the primary object used to access the groundwater. This course explains in detail the different types of wells used to obtain groundwater for drinking water; geothermal and fire protection wells are also discussed. We will cover well site selection, well head protection, types of wells and their construction, pumps, controls, and appurtenances associated with wells. The importance of groundwater yield and quality will also be explored.
Online
Elective
4
Basics of Fire Protection Systems
Online
Elective
6
119
Basics of Fire Protection Systems
119
Online
Elective
6
There’s a wide diversity of models and manufacturers of fire protection equipment on the market. This course will guide you through the most basic and commonly used systems.
Online
Elective
6
Bridge Inspections: An Overview for Professional Engineers
Online
Elective
5
99
Bridge Inspections: An Overview for Professional Engineers
99
Online
Elective
5
In this course, you will learn about many aspects of bridge inspections. You will understand the purpose of bridge inspections and recognize different considerations when performing bridge inspections. Through completing this course, you will discuss classification of bridge structures, recognize structural framing systems, and identify different members, joints, and forces. Finally, you will recognize and know structure evaluation, identify the inspection procedure, and discuss the inspection of railroad bridges.
Online
Elective
5
Bridge Maintenance and Repair
Online
Elective
8
4.0
1 Rating
159
Bridge Maintenance and Repair
159
4.0
1 Rating
Online
Elective
8
Examine the repair and maintenance of bridges for military installations.
Online
Elective
8
Bridges: Upkeep and Repairs for Professional Engineers
Online
Elective
4
79
Bridges: Upkeep and Repairs for Professional Engineers
79
Online
Elective
4
In this course, you will explore preventative maintenance and describe common maintenance tasks, common repairs, and understand the methods used to repair, strengthen, or replace members, especially timber members. Finally, you will identify repairs and upgrades relevant to concrete bridges.
Online
Elective
4
Calculations of Hydrologic Design Peak Flows
Online
Elective
3
4.0
28 Ratings
59
Calculations of Hydrologic Design Peak Flows
59
4.0
28 Ratings
Online
Elective
3
Gain knowledge and experience using the National Streamflow Statistics (NSS) program developed by the United States Geological Survey.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn how to use the NSS program to estimate flood-frequency statistics (e.g., 5-year or 100-year flood) for hydrologic basins in all states
- Review different procedures for NSS setup, input preparation, and extracting results on flood peaks and other streamflow statistic
- Gain insights on the automated procedure for input preparation using Geographical Information System (GIS) web-based tools
Online
Elective
3
Climate Change and Hydrologic Models
Online
Elective
3
59
Climate Change and Hydrologic Models
59
Online
Elective
3
This course is designed to fulfill credit for the Professional Development Hours (PDH) of Civil Engineers. The objectives of this course are to provide students with knowledge and experience using the National Streamflow Statistics (NSS) program, familiarity with the scope of water resource hydrology, the role of precipitation in stream flow and the impact of climate change on streamflow modeling.
The NSS program is developed by the United States Geological Survey. Students will learn how to use the NSS program to estimate flood-frequency statistics (e.g., 5-year or 100-year flood) for hydrologic basins in all states. The course will cover different procedures for NSS setup, input preparation and extracting results on flood peaks and other streamflow statistics. Automated procedure for input preparation using Geographical Information System (GIS) web-based tools is also covered.
The following chapter provides knowledge of basic water hydrology, the role of the water cycle and precipitation to provide the statistical building blocks for the NSS program. The process of precipitation development, rainfall data collection and regression analyses are explained in detail. The course also explores and presents a basic overview of the field of water resources engineering, hydrology and the influence of climate change and global warming on the estimation of flood-frequencies used in the NSS program.
The effects of climate change on precipitation events with resultant impact on streamflow statistics are explained in the final section of this course. A brief history and causes for global warming and its influence on global climes is provided. The domination of greenhouse gases in the excess production of the Earth’s atmospheric Carbon Dioxide concentration along with description of stream characteristics and flood types is also explained.
The NSS program is developed by the United States Geological Survey. Students will learn how to use the NSS program to estimate flood-frequency statistics (e.g., 5-year or 100-year flood) for hydrologic basins in all states. The course will cover different procedures for NSS setup, input preparation and extracting results on flood peaks and other streamflow statistics. Automated procedure for input preparation using Geographical Information System (GIS) web-based tools is also covered.
The following chapter provides knowledge of basic water hydrology, the role of the water cycle and precipitation to provide the statistical building blocks for the NSS program. The process of precipitation development, rainfall data collection and regression analyses are explained in detail. The course also explores and presents a basic overview of the field of water resources engineering, hydrology and the influence of climate change and global warming on the estimation of flood-frequencies used in the NSS program.
The effects of climate change on precipitation events with resultant impact on streamflow statistics are explained in the final section of this course. A brief history and causes for global warming and its influence on global climes is provided. The domination of greenhouse gases in the excess production of the Earth’s atmospheric Carbon Dioxide concentration along with description of stream characteristics and flood types is also explained.
Online
Elective
3
Community Rating Systems: An Overview
Online
Elective
3
59
Community Rating Systems: An Overview
59
Online
Elective
3
This course is designed to fulfill professional development requirements for professional engineers. The objective of this course is to provide students with an overview of the Community Rating System for stormwater management, which is part of the National Flood Insurance Program. Information from this course was taken from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System.
Online
Elective
3
Concrete Hydraulic Structures: Evaluations for Earthquake Scenarios
Online
Elective
4
79
Concrete Hydraulic Structures: Evaluations for Earthquake Scenarios
79
Online
Elective
4
This course was designed to fulfill professional development requirements for civil engineers and will focus on the evaluation of earthquake designs for concrete hydraulic structures. Through equations and illustrative figures, you will learn the necessary procedures that are most commonly used in the evaluation of earthquake design. (Information was obtained through the United States Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, and ACI.)
Online
Elective
4
Concrete and Masonry Wall Buildings: Earthquake Repairs for Engineers
Online
Elective
3
59
Concrete and Masonry Wall Buildings: Earthquake Repairs for Engineers
59
Online
Elective
3
The purpose of this course is to present practical guidance for the repair and upgrading of earthquake-damaged buildings with primary lateral-force-resisting systems consisting of concrete bearing walls, masonry bearing walls, or infilled frames. The guidance consists of a policy framework for facilitating the determination of the appropriate scope of repair or upgrading measures. The course also includes outlines of specific repair techniques that can address the component damage common to these buildings.
The criteria and procedures are based on the evaluation of the anticipated seismic performance of a subject building at three different times:
a) in its condition immediately before the damaging earthquake (pre-event)
b) in its damaged condition
c) in its repaired or upgraded condition
The criteria and procedures are based on the evaluation of the anticipated seismic performance of a subject building at three different times:
a) in its condition immediately before the damaging earthquake (pre-event)
b) in its damaged condition
c) in its repaired or upgraded condition
Online
Elective
3
Constructable Highway Design
Online
Elective
2
39
Constructable Highway Design
39
Online
Elective
2
This course will teach the student to incorporate constructability reviews and constructable methods into highway design in order to reduce costly change orders, improve traffic flow through construction sites, build more efficient infrastructure improvements, and encourage more innovative project delivery methods.
Online
Elective
2
Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment
Online
Elective
6
119
Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment
119
Online
Elective
6
Online
Elective
6
Critical Facilities and High Wind Safety
Online
Elective
5
99
Critical Facilities and High Wind Safety
99
Online
Elective
5
This course is designed to fulfill continuing education credits in health, safety and welfare for professional architects. This course will cover identifying critical facilities and evaluating their risk for damage caused by high winds. It will then explore various methods of making critical facilities safe from damage caused by high winds. By completing this course, the learner will better understand strategies for mitigating and preventing wind damage to critical facilities.
Online
Elective
5
Design Storms: An Overview
Online
Elective
2
39
Design Storms: An Overview
39
Online
Elective
2
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the concepts of design storms used in hydrologic design applications. Learners will utilize national background documents to frame their thinking.
Online
Elective
2
Design and Maintenance of Gravel Roads
Online
Elective
8
159
Design and Maintenance of Gravel Roads
159
Online
Elective
8
Online
Elective
8
Design of Onsite (Septic) Wastewater Treatment Systems
Online
Elective
4
79
Design of Onsite (Septic) Wastewater Treatment Systems
79
Online
Elective
4
The safe treatment and disposal of wastewater are critically important actions to protect the public from disease-causing germs and parasites. Approximately 21% of United States home use and an unknown percentage of other non-residential users rely on onsite wastewater treatment systems to provide safe disposal of their wastewater. We will present a brief history on the growth of onsite wastewater treatment from pit privies to today’s advanced wastewater treatment systems and the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the states when it is proposed for use. We will explain in detail the different components, types, and methods of onsite wastewater treatment systems. There will be a detailed explanation of the importance of in-situ soil to the safe operation of onsite systems, along with some of the evaluation practices used to determine soil characteristics. The importance of the proper operation, maintenance, and planning in protecting groundwater from onsite effluent will also be covered.
Online
Elective
4
EPA Safe Drinking Water Act & Water Treatment Processes
Online
Elective
4
79
EPA Safe Drinking Water Act & Water Treatment Processes
79
Online
Elective
4
The importance of water to human life and well-being cannot be underestimated. Successfully understand the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act and water treatment process.
Online
Elective
4
Energy Codes and Standards for Professional Engineers
Online
Elective
2
39
Energy Codes and Standards for Professional Engineers
39
Online
Elective
2
Understanding the importance of energy code guidelines and standards allow for more sustainable and ultimately desirable construction. Compliance to energy code guidelines and standards can be achieved by following a three-step approach. In this course, you will learn which three steps allow to lay the foundation for compliant engineering design that avoid unnecessary change orders and save energy and client resources.
Online
Elective
2
Engineering and Surveying – an Uncommon Language
Online
Elective
2
39
Engineering and Surveying – an Uncommon Language
39
Online
Elective
2
This course is intended to be of benefit to both surveyors and engineers by removing one of the most common roadblocks to effective collaboration, communication. The class will dissect a design project considering both engineer and surveyor perspectives and discuss specific issues that can (will) arise. Although this class examines a land development project the subject matter and lessons learned are applicable to any surveyor/engineer interactions.
The leaning objectives are threefold:
1) understand survey criteria – what is and is not included;
2) examine the needs of the engineer;
3) understand how to make the two compatible.
Online
Elective
2
Fundamentals of Power Distribution
Online
Elective
5
4.2
78 Ratings
99
Fundamentals of Power Distribution
99
4.2
78 Ratings
Online
Elective
5
This course is an introduction to the basic principles,major equipment, protection and control systems relating to high-voltage powerdistribution and transmission. In this course, you will learn the basics inconstructing and maintaining a power transmission and distribution system, aswell as various components of the system.
Online
Elective
5
Fundamentals of Solar Energy
Online
Elective
3
59
Fundamentals of Solar Energy
59
Online
Elective
3
In this course, we will give a general overview of the fundamentals of solar energy, including its definition, usage, types, and applications. We will further cover sources, location issues, and statistical data derived from a U.S. government database. There will also be an explicit description of the current applicability of solar energy across both industrial and residential sectors.
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Illustrate a detailed understanding of the solar energy concept, definition, and harvesting
• Explain the conversion of solar energy and the current consumption process
• Demonstrate comprehension of the concepts related to the technical phenomena as well as the working principles of the solar cell and solar energy, which are utilized to produce useful energy from the sun
• Explain the term solar radiation and how it is collected and converted into useful energy to support various entities like power industries and residential communities
• Summarize the PV system and its components and describe its use in converting solar light into electricity
• Differentiate the alternative methodologies that utilize solar power with a focus on how the conversion process is applied to support industrial and residential applications
• Illustrate a practical example of a solar collector layout and application
• Describe how to calculate certain
Online
Elective
3
Geotextiles in Engineering – An Overview
Online
Elective
4
79
Geotextiles in Engineering – An Overview
79
Online
Elective
4
In this course, you will learn about the use of Geotextiles in Engineering. Geotextiles are permeable fabrics that can be used in conjunction with soil to separate, filter, reinforce, protect, or drain. Geotextile functions described in this course include pavements, filtration and drainage, reinforced embankments, railroads, erosion and sediment control, and earth retaining walls.
Online
Elective
4
Heavy Loads: An Overview for Engineers
Online
Elective
3
59
Heavy Loads: An Overview for Engineers
59
Online
Elective
3
In this course, you will describe the criteria for the design of concrete floor slabs on grade in building for heavy loads and is applicable to all elements responsible for military construction. Heavy loads in buildings such as a warehouse include moving loads, stationary live loads, and wall loads.
Online
Elective
3
Hydraulic Fracturing: An Overview
Online
Elective
2
39
Hydraulic Fracturing: An Overview
39
Online
Elective
2
In this course, you will explore hydraulic fracturing in the United States. This course provides a general overview of hydraulic fracturing, its benefits, drawbacks, and impact on people and the environment. You will learn about geologic formations, porosity, shale, and permeability.
Online
Elective
2
Introduction to Earth Retention Structures
Online
Elective
5
99
Introduction to Earth Retention Structures
99
Online
Elective
5
Discuss the three types of laterally acting earth pressures (at-rest, active, and passive) as they apply to retaining wall design.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Review basic soil mechanics principles, along with common field and laboratory soil testing procedures
- Examine the methods used for calculating the factors of safety for sliding, overturning, bearing capacity, and shallow/deep shear failure modes
- Apply your knowledge through a case study of a wall failure situation which includes many of the common pitfalls of wall design
Online
Elective
5
Introduction to Hydraulic Fracturing
Online
Elective
2
39
Introduction to Hydraulic Fracturing
39
Online
Elective
2
Explore what hydraulic fracturing is, how it is done, and its impact.
Online
Elective
2
Introduction to Wind Energy
Online
Elective
2
39
Introduction to Wind Energy
39
Online
Elective
2
This course willteach the student how to successfully understand wind energy. We will discuss the basics of wind formation, measurement, and prediction and how to convert wind energy into electricity.
Online
Elective
2
Mitigating Terrorist Attacks for Engineers and Building Designs
Online
Elective
4
79
Mitigating Terrorist Attacks for Engineers and Building Designs
79
Online
Elective
4
In this course, you will explore nationally-recognized strategies for mitigating terrorist attacks and damage caused by these attacks through building design.
Online
Elective
4
Observation of Rainfall Practices
Online
Elective
2
39
Observation of Rainfall Practices
39
Online
Elective
2
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of rainfall measurement and estimation from a hydrologic engineering perspective. The course will cover different methods for rainfall measurement, including the use of automated rainfall measurements, and their respective advantages/disadvantages. Coverage of different sources of rainfall data best suited for civil engineering applications is also provided.
Online
Elective
2
Power Distribution Fundamentals
Online
Elective
3
59
Power Distribution Fundamentals
59
Online
Elective
3
This course is an introduction to the basic principles, major equipment, protection and control systems relating to high-voltage power distribution and transmission. In this course, you will learn the basics in constructing and maintaining a power transmission and distribution system, as well as various components of the system. You will also explore hexafluoride and its effects on the environment.
Online
Elective
3
Rural Ponds: Planning and Design
Online
Elective
8
159
Rural Ponds: Planning and Design
159
Online
Elective
8
Online
Elective
8
The National Disaster Recovery Framework: An Overview
Online
Elective
2
39
The National Disaster Recovery Framework: An Overview
39
Online
Elective
2
The purpose of this course is to explore the National Disaster Recovery Framework, a foundational document that provides a flexible structure for disaster recovery stakeholders. By completing this course, you will better understand the roles, processes, and guidelines for effective disaster recovery.
Online
Elective
2
OC: A Discussion of the Notre-Dame Cathedral
Correspondence
Elective
2
39
OC: A Discussion of the Notre-Dame Cathedral
39
Correspondence
Elective
2
Become knowledgeable about the unusual construction features of the Notre-Dame in the past and present.
Correspondence
Elective
2
OC: ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Correspondence
Elective
4
79
OC: ADA Standards for Accessible Design
79
Correspondence
Elective
4
Review ADA Accessibility guidelines and scope and technical requirements throughout restaurants, medical facilities, lodging facilities, and transportation facilities.
Correspondence
Elective
4
OC: Action Plans for Performance Based Seismic Design
Correspondence
Elective
4
79
OC: Action Plans for Performance Based Seismic Design
79
Correspondence
Elective
4
In this course, you will explore the FEMA 445 Next Generation Performance-Based Seismic Design. By understanding the process, guidance, and roles inherent to FEAM 445, you will be better equipped to develop your own Seismic Design Plans.
Correspondence
Elective
4
OC: Alternative Energy Sources
Correspondence
Elective
3
59
OC: Alternative Energy Sources
59
Correspondence
Elective
3
Correspondence
Elective
3
OC: Amusing Ourselves Safely
Correspondence
Elective
3
4.4
9 Ratings
59
OC: Amusing Ourselves Safely
59
4.4
9 Ratings
Correspondence
Elective
3
This course outlines the role of engineers in safeguarding the public, focusing on the techniques and designs used to ensure the safety of what appears frivolous – amusement park rides and toys – in order to highlight the importance of incorporating safety into design.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Look at essential design principles used to create the world’s greatest roller coasters using the ASTM Standard F2291 Standard Practices for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices
- Learn details of the revolutionary design of several classic toys
- Discuss how the ASTM Standard F1148 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications for Home Playground Equipment applies to designing a safe platform for children’s equipment
- Explore ASTM F963 Standard Consumer Safety Specifications for Toy Safety to show how to design toys for stability
Correspondence
Elective
3
OC: Asphalt and Concrete Pavement Repair and Maintenance: An Overview
Correspondence
Elective
4
79
OC: Asphalt and Concrete Pavement Repair and Maintenance: An Overview
79
Correspondence
Elective
4
In this course, you will learn about asphalt and concrete pavement repair, as well as maintenance for both types of materials. You will explore cold and hot weather effects, some precautions to take, as well as different pavement materials and repair materials. You will also distinguish among procedures for asphalt and concrete repairs by depth.
Correspondence
Elective
4
OC: Basics of Drinking Water Well Construction
Correspondence
Elective
4
79
OC: Basics of Drinking Water Well Construction
79
Correspondence
Elective
4
Many people rely on groundwater as their source for drinking water. A water well is the primary object used to access the groundwater. This course explains in detail the different types of wells used to obtain groundwater for drinking water; geothermal and fire protection wells are also discussed. We will cover well site selection, well head protection, types of wells and their construction, pumps, controls, and appurtenances associated with wells. The importance of groundwater yield and quality will also be explored.
Correspondence
Elective
4
OC: Basics of Fire Protection Systems
Correspondence
Elective
6
119
OC: Basics of Fire Protection Systems
119
Correspondence
Elective
6
There’s a wide diversity of models and manufacturers of fire protection equipment on the market. This course will guide you through the most basic and commonly used systems.
Correspondence
Elective
6
OC: Bridge Inspections: An Overview for Professional Engineers
Correspondence
Elective
5
99
OC: Bridge Inspections: An Overview for Professional Engineers
99
Correspondence
Elective
5
In this course, you will learn about many aspects of bridge inspections. You will understand the purpose of bridge inspections and recognize different considerations when performing bridge inspections. Through completing this course, you will discuss classification of bridge structures, recognize structural framing systems, and identify different members, joints, and forces. Finally, you will recognize and know structure evaluation, identify the inspection procedure, and discuss the inspection of railroad bridges.
Correspondence
Elective
5
OC: Bridges: Upkeep and Repairs for Professional Engineers
Correspondence
Elective
4
79
OC: Bridges: Upkeep and Repairs for Professional Engineers
79
Correspondence
Elective
4
In this course, you will explore preventative maintenance and describe common maintenance tasks, common repairs, and understand the methods used to repair, strengthen, or replace members, especially timber members. Finally, you will identify repairs and upgrades relevant to concrete bridges.
Correspondence
Elective
4
OC: Building Safe Structures in Flood Zones
Correspondence
Elective
2
4.7
23 Ratings
39
OC: Building Safe Structures in Flood Zones
39
4.7
23 Ratings
Correspondence
Elective
2
This course will examine the building of safe flood zone structures to ensure that those built on or near flood areas are safe from flooding in accordance with the national flood insurance program.
Correspondence
Elective
2
OC: Climate Change and Hydrologic Models
Correspondence
Elective
3
59
OC: Climate Change and Hydrologic Models
59
Correspondence
Elective
3
This course is designed to fulfill credit for the Professional Development Hours (PDH) of Civil Engineers. The objectives of this course are to provide students with knowledge and experience using the National Streamflow Statistics (NSS) program, familiarity with the scope of water resource hydrology, the role of precipitation in stream flow and the impact of climate change on streamflow modeling.
The NSS program is developed by the United States Geological Survey. Students will learn how to use the NSS program to estimate flood-frequency statistics (e.g., 5-year or 100-year flood) for hydrologic basins in all states. The course will cover different procedures for NSS setup, input preparation and extracting results on flood peaks and other streamflow statistics. Automated procedure for input preparation using Geographical Information System (GIS) web-based tools is also covered.
The following chapter provides knowledge of basic water hydrology, the role of the water cycle and precipitation to provide the statistical building blocks for the NSS program. The process of precipitation development, rainfall data collection and regression analyses are explained in detail. The course also explores and presents a basic overview of the field of water resources engineering, hydrology and the influence of climate change and global warming on the estimation of flood-frequencies used in the NSS program.
The effects of climate change on precipitation events with resultant impact on streamflow statistics are explained in the final section of this course. A brief history and causes for global warming and its influence on global climes is provided. The domination of greenhouse gases in the excess production of the Earth’s atmospheric Carbon Dioxide concentration along with description of stream characteristics and flood types is also explained.
The NSS program is developed by the United States Geological Survey. Students will learn how to use the NSS program to estimate flood-frequency statistics (e.g., 5-year or 100-year flood) for hydrologic basins in all states. The course will cover different procedures for NSS setup, input preparation and extracting results on flood peaks and other streamflow statistics. Automated procedure for input preparation using Geographical Information System (GIS) web-based tools is also covered.
The following chapter provides knowledge of basic water hydrology, the role of the water cycle and precipitation to provide the statistical building blocks for the NSS program. The process of precipitation development, rainfall data collection and regression analyses are explained in detail. The course also explores and presents a basic overview of the field of water resources engineering, hydrology and the influence of climate change and global warming on the estimation of flood-frequencies used in the NSS program.
The effects of climate change on precipitation events with resultant impact on streamflow statistics are explained in the final section of this course. A brief history and causes for global warming and its influence on global climes is provided. The domination of greenhouse gases in the excess production of the Earth’s atmospheric Carbon Dioxide concentration along with description of stream characteristics and flood types is also explained.
Correspondence
Elective
3
OC: Community Rating Systems: An Overview
Correspondence
Elective
3
59
OC: Community Rating Systems: An Overview
59
Correspondence
Elective
3
This course is designed to fulfill professional development requirements for professional engineers. The objective of this course is to provide students with an overview of the Community Rating System for stormwater management, which is part of the National Flood Insurance Program. Information from this course was taken from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System.
Correspondence
Elective
3
OC: Concrete Hydraulic Structures: Evaluations for Earthquake Scenarios
Correspondence
Elective
4
79
OC: Concrete Hydraulic Structures: Evaluations for Earthquake Scenarios
79
Correspondence
Elective
4
This course was designed to fulfill professional development requirements for civil engineers and will focus on the evaluation of earthquake designs for concrete hydraulic structures. Through equations and illustrative figures, you will learn the necessary procedures that are most commonly used in the evaluation of earthquake design. (Information was obtained through the United States Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, and ACI.)
Correspondence
Elective
4
OC: Concrete and Masonry Wall Buildings: Earthquake Repairs for Engineers
Correspondence
Elective
3
59
OC: Concrete and Masonry Wall Buildings: Earthquake Repairs for Engineers
59
Correspondence
Elective
3
The purpose of this course is to present practical guidance for the repair and upgrading of earthquake-damaged buildings with primary lateral-force-resisting systems consisting of concrete bearing walls, masonry bearing walls, or infilled frames. The guidance consists of a policy framework for facilitating the determination of the appropriate scope of repair or upgrading measures. The course also includes outlines of specific repair techniques that can address the component damage common to these buildings.
The criteria and procedures are based on the evaluation of the anticipated seismic performance of a subject building at three different times:
a) in its condition immediately before the damaging earthquake (pre-event)
b) in its damaged condition
c) in its repaired or upgraded condition
The criteria and procedures are based on the evaluation of the anticipated seismic performance of a subject building at three different times:
a) in its condition immediately before the damaging earthquake (pre-event)
b) in its damaged condition
c) in its repaired or upgraded condition
Correspondence
Elective
3
OC: Constructable Highway Design
Correspondence
Elective
2
39
OC: Constructable Highway Design
39
Correspondence
Elective
2
This course will teach the student to incorporate constructability reviews and constructable methods into highway design in order to reduce costly change orders, improve traffic flow through construction sites, build more efficient infrastructure improvements, and encourage more innovative project delivery methods.
Correspondence
Elective
2
OC: Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment
Correspondence
Elective
6
119
OC: Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment
119
Correspondence
Elective
6
Correspondence
Elective
6
OC: Critical Facilities and High Wind Safety
Correspondence
Elective
5
99
OC: Critical Facilities and High Wind Safety
99
Correspondence
Elective
5
This course is designed to fulfill continuing education credits in health, safety and welfare for professional architects. This course will cover identifying critical facilities and evaluating their risk for damage caused by high winds. It will then explore various methods of making critical facilities safe from damage caused by high winds. By completing this course, the learner will better understand strategies for mitigating and preventing wind damage to critical facilities.
Correspondence
Elective
5
OC: Design Storms: An Overview
Correspondence
Elective
2
39
OC: Design Storms: An Overview
39
Correspondence
Elective
2
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the concepts of design storms used in hydrologic design applications. Learners will utilize national background documents to frame their thinking.
Correspondence
Elective
2
OC: Design and Maintenance of Gravel Roads
Correspondence
Elective
8
159
OC: Design and Maintenance of Gravel Roads
159
Correspondence
Elective
8
Correspondence
Elective
8
OC: Design of Onsite (Septic) Wastewater Treatment Systems
Correspondence
Elective
4
79
OC: Design of Onsite (Septic) Wastewater Treatment Systems
79
Correspondence
Elective
4
The safe treatment and disposal of wastewater are critically important actions to protect the public from disease-causing germs and parasites. Approximately 21% of United States home use and an unknown percentage of other non-residential users rely on onsite wastewater treatment systems to provide safe disposal of their wastewater. We will present a brief history on the growth of onsite wastewater treatment from pit privies to today’s advanced wastewater treatment systems and the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the states when it is proposed for use. We will explain in detail the different components, types, and methods of onsite wastewater treatment systems. There will be a detailed explanation of the importance of in-situ soil to the safe operation of onsite systems, along with some of the evaluation practices used to determine soil characteristics. The importance of the proper operation, maintenance, and planning in protecting groundwater from onsite effluent will also be covered.
Correspondence
Elective
4
OC: Designing Buildings to Mitigate Terrorist Attacks
Correspondence
Elective
8
5.0
2 Ratings
159
OC: Designing Buildings to Mitigate Terrorist Attacks
159
5.0
2 Ratings
Correspondence
Elective
8
Get a primer to concepts that can help building designers, owners, and state and local governments mitigate the threat of hazards resulting from terrorist attacks on new buildings.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Examine four high-population, private-sector building types: commercial office; retail; multi-family residential; and light industrial
- Study strategies to mitigate the effects of explosive attacks, chemical attacks, biological attacks, and radiological attacks
Correspondence
Elective
8
OC: EPA Safe Drinking Water Act and Water Treatment Processes
Correspondence
Elective
4
79
OC: EPA Safe Drinking Water Act and Water Treatment Processes
79
Correspondence
Elective
4
The importance of water to human life and well-being cannot be underestimated. Successfully understand the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act and water treatment process.
Correspondence
Elective
4
OC: Energy Codes and Standards for Professional Engineers
Correspondence
Elective
2
39
OC: Energy Codes and Standards for Professional Engineers
39
Correspondence
Elective
2
Understanding the importance of energy code guidelines and standards allow for more sustainable and ultimately desirable construction. Compliance to energy code guidelines and standards can be achieved by following a three-step approach. In this course, you will learn which three steps allow to lay the foundation for compliant engineering design that avoid unnecessary change orders and save energy and client resources.
Correspondence
Elective
2
OC: Energy: Its Effect on our World and Lives
Test
Elective
3
4.3
12 Ratings
59
OC: Energy: Its Effect on our World and Lives
59
4.3
12 Ratings
Test
Elective
3
Test
Elective
3
OC: Engineering and Surveying – an Uncommon Language
Correspondence
Elective
2
39
OC: Engineering and Surveying – an Uncommon Language
39
Correspondence
Elective
2
This course is intended to be of benefit to both surveyors and engineers by removing one of the most common roadblocks to effective collaboration, communication. The class will dissect a design project considering both engineer and surveyor perspectives and discuss specific issues that can (will) arise. Although this class examines a land development project the subject matter and lessons learned are applicable to any surveyor/engineer interactions.
The leaning objectives are threefold:
1) understand survey criteria – what is and is not included;
2) examine the needs of the engineer;
3) understand how to make the two compatible.
Correspondence
Elective
2
OC: Ethical Practice in Engineering and Land Surveying
Correspondence
Elective
3
4.6
126 Ratings
59
OC: Ethical Practice in Engineering and Land Surveying
59
4.6
126 Ratings
Correspondence
Elective
3
Explore the ethics of engineering and land surveying, including different aspects of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) as well as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Code of Ethics.
Correspondence
Elective
3
OC: Fundamentals of Power Distribution
Correspondence
Elective
5
99
OC: Fundamentals of Power Distribution
99
Correspondence
Elective
5
This course is an introduction to the basic principles,major equipment, protection and control systems relating to high-voltage powerdistribution and transmission. In this course, you will learn the basics inconstructing and maintaining a power transmission and distribution system, aswell as various components of the system.
Correspondence
Elective
5
OC: Fundamentals of Solar Energy
Correspondence
Elective
3
59
OC: Fundamentals of Solar Energy
59
Correspondence
Elective
3
In this course, we will give a general overview of the fundamentals of solar energy, including its definition, usage, types, and applications. We will further cover sources, location issues, and statistical data derived from a U.S. government database. There will also be an explicit description of the current applicability of solar energy across both industrial and residential sectors.
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Illustrate a detailed understanding of the solar energy concept, definition, and harvesting
• Explain the conversion of solar energy and the current consumption process
• Demonstrate comprehension of the concepts related to the technical phenomena as well as the working principles of the solar cell and solar energy, which are utilized to produce useful energy from the sun
• Explain the term solar radiation and how it is collected and converted into useful energy to support various entities like power industries and residential communities
• Summarize the PV system and its components and describe its use in converting solar light into electricity
• Differentiate the alternative methodologies that utilize solar power with a focus on how the conversion process is applied to support industrial and residential applications
• Illustrate a practical example of a solar collector layout and application
• Describe how to calculate certain performance and design parameters such as surface temperature, heat transfer rates, and energy consumption
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Illustrate a detailed understanding of the solar energy concept, definition, and harvesting
• Explain the conversion of solar energy and the current consumption process
• Demonstrate comprehension of the concepts related to the technical phenomena as well as the working principles of the solar cell and solar energy, which are utilized to produce useful energy from the sun
• Explain the term solar radiation and how it is collected and converted into useful energy to support various entities like power industries and residential communities
• Summarize the PV system and its components and describe its use in converting solar light into electricity
• Differentiate the alternative methodologies that utilize solar power with a focus on how the conversion process is applied to support industrial and residential applications
• Illustrate a practical example of a solar collector layout and application
• Describe how to calculate certain performance and design parameters such as surface temperature, heat transfer rates, and energy consumption
Correspondence
Elective
3
OC: Geotextiles in Engineering – An Overview
Correspondence
Elective
4
79
OC: Geotextiles in Engineering – An Overview
79
Correspondence
Elective
4
In this course, you will learn about the use of Geotextiles in Engineering. Geotextiles are permeable fabrics that can be used in conjunction with soil to separate, filter, reinforce, protect, or drain. Geotextile functions described in this course include pavements, filtration and drainage, reinforced embankments, railroads, erosion and sediment control, and earth retaining walls.
Correspondence
Elective
4
OC: Heavy Loads
Test
Elective
4
4.0
1 Rating
79
OC: Heavy Loads
79
4.0
1 Rating
Test
Elective
4
Examine the criteria for the design of concrete floor slabs on grade in buildings for heavy loads.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Review theoretical concepts, practical applications, basis of design and design procedures for heavy loads
Test
Elective
4
OC: Heavy Loads: An Overview for Engineers
Correspondence
Elective
3
59
OC: Heavy Loads: An Overview for Engineers
59
Correspondence
Elective
3
In this course, you will describe the criteria for the design of concrete floor slabs on grade in building for heavy loads and is applicable to all elements responsible for military construction. Heavy loads in buildings such as a warehouse include moving loads, stationary live loads, and wall loads.
Correspondence
Elective
3
OC: Hydraulic Fracturing: An Overview
Correspondence
Elective
2
39
OC: Hydraulic Fracturing: An Overview
39
Correspondence
Elective
2
In this course, you will explore hydraulic fracturing in the United States. This course provides a general overview of hydraulic fracturing, its benefits, drawbacks, and impact on people and the environment. You will learn about geologic formations, porosity, shale, and permeability.
Correspondence
Elective
2
OC: Introduction to Earth Retention Structures
Correspondence
Elective
5
4.6
31 Ratings
99
OC: Introduction to Earth Retention Structures
99
4.6
31 Ratings
Correspondence
Elective
5
Discuss the three types of laterally acting earth pressures (at-rest, active, and passive) as they apply to retaining wall design.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Review basic soil mechanics principles, along with common field and laboratory soil testing procedures
- Examine the methods used for calculating the factors of safety for sliding, overturning, bearing capacity, and shallow/deep shear failure modes
- Apply your knowledge through a case study of a wall failure situation which includes many of the common pitfalls of wall design
Correspondence
Elective
5
OC: Introduction to Hydraulic Fracturing
Correspondence
Elective
2
39
OC: Introduction to Hydraulic Fracturing
39
Correspondence
Elective
2
Explore what hydraulic fracturing is, how it is done, and its impact.
Correspondence
Elective
2
OC: Introduction to Wind Energy
Correspondence
Elective
2
39
OC: Introduction to Wind Energy
39
Correspondence
Elective
2
This course will teach the student how to successfully understand wind energy. We will discuss the basics of wind formation, measurement, and prediction and how to convert wind energy into electricity.
Correspondence
Elective
2
OC: Mitigating Terrorist Attacks for Engineers and Building Designs
Correspondence
Elective
4
79
OC: Mitigating Terrorist Attacks for Engineers and Building Designs
79
Correspondence
Elective
4
In this course, you will explore nationally-recognized strategies for mitigating terrorist attacks and damage caused by these attacks through building design.
Correspondence
Elective
4
OC: Municipal Wastewater Treatment Systems
Correspondence
Elective
2
4.5
18 Ratings
39
OC: Municipal Wastewater Treatment Systems
39
4.5
18 Ratings
Correspondence
Elective
2
Correspondence
Elective
2
OC: Observation of Rainfall Practices
Correspondence
Elective
2
39
OC: Observation of Rainfall Practices
39
Correspondence
Elective
2
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of rainfall measurement and estimation from a hydrologic engineering perspective. The course will cover different methods for rainfall measurement, including the use of automated rainfall measurements, and their respective advantages/disadvantages. Coverage of different sources of rainfall data best suited for civil engineering applications is also provided.
Correspondence
Elective
2
OC: Power Distribution Fundamentals
Correspondence
Elective
3
59
OC: Power Distribution Fundamentals
59
Correspondence
Elective
3
This course is an introduction to the basic principles, major equipment, protection and control systems relating to high-voltage power distribution and transmission. In this course, you will learn the basics in constructing and maintaining a power transmission and distribution system, as well as various components of the system. You will also explore hexafluoride and its effects on the environment.
Correspondence
Elective
3
OC: Rural Ponds: Planning and Design
Correspondence
Elective
8
159
OC: Rural Ponds: Planning and Design
159
Correspondence
Elective
8
Correspondence
Elective
8
OC: The History and Future of Domes
Test
Elective
4
4.6
8 Ratings
79
OC: The History and Future of Domes
79
4.6
8 Ratings
Test
Elective
4
Review the essential principles in designing a dome.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Examine the Romans’ Pantheon Dome to introduce the structural elements of domes: meridians, parallels and materials such as concrete
- Discover how modern domes are engineered and what loads must be considered in the design
- Explore the stories behind the building of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia – a cathedral built 14 centuries ago that can still astonish a modern-day engineer – as well as one of the most revolutionary domes in the history of building: The Duomo (Dome) of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence
Test
Elective
4
OC: The National Disaster Recovery Framework: An Overview
Correspondence
Elective
2
39
OC: The National Disaster Recovery Framework: An Overview
39
Correspondence
Elective
2
Correspondence
Elective
2
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