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Certificate of Advanced Study in Advanced Engineering Tools

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Global Positioning Systems I (ERE566/1 credit)
Introduction to the Global Positioning System (GPS). Practical use of GPS receivers capable of positioning points to 1 to 5 meters. Planning of GPS surveys, collection of GPS observations and use of GPS software on personal computers to determine positions of targets of interest. Demonstration of porting collected GPS data to a geographic information system.Instructors

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (ERE550/3 credits)
Definition, development and general concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Topics will include data acquisition and position specification, data processing, data manipulation, and analysis, information output, and selecting and implementing GIS. Readings with written assessment will be assigned from the current literature. Participation in a group project is required.Instructors

Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (ERE610/3 credits)
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of computer-aided design and drafting. It covers the commands needed to create a two-dimensional drawing, with particular emphasis on techniques used in the design profession applications. The requirements for the course include completing self-tutorials, creating drawings and the completion of two major projects. Instructors

Construction Contracts and Specifications (ERE658/3 credits)
The types of construction contracts used in the construction industry from the Owner, Contractor, Subcontractor, and Supplier viewpoints. Types of required insurance and the remedies available to contractors are presented. The process of bidding and negotiating from the legal perspective is covered along with contract administration. Specifications are introduced by type and the requirements for each type are discussed based on current industry-accepted standards. A term paper describing how the relevant topics of the course fit a specific industry application is required. Instructors

Professional Experience/Synthesis (ERE898/2 credits)
Relevant professional practices in areas such as communications, business writing and team management. A specially arranged capstone project in engineering design serves as a synthesis experience and final project for the certificate program. For unemployed program participants, or participants seeking a career change, an internship assignment with a local company may be arranged. Instructors

Special Topics: Brownfield Redevelopment Practices (ERE 596/3 credits)
Lectures, discussions, and case studies. This special course explores the best project development practices to promote the sustainable redevelopment of brownfield sites considering the political, regulatory, and economic environment.Instructors

To learn more about the Advanced Engineering Tools Certificate and how to apply for admission to this certificate program contact Susan Palé at 315-469-1736 or email her at sspale@pobox.com