Professional Engineering
To register, call Claudia at 479-575-3458.
Whatever your specific engineering or technical field, one general truth prevails: it's impossible to know it all. That's why smart professionals sharpen their skills with Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
To calculate Professional Development Hours (PDHs), simply multiply your CEUs by 10. Essentially, one CEU is equal to 10 PDHs.
The College of Engineering awards CEUs when you complete a specified series or course. We grant the certification only after:
The University of Arkansas School of Continuing Education & Academic Outreach will keep all CEUs awarded on permanent file.
Non-Credit Professional Engineering Courses - companies enrolling 3 or more will receive a discount of 15%
(Each course is divided into 3 segments)
Aerospace Propulsion
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Larry Roe
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
In this course the student will learn the principles, operations, and characteristics of gas turbine and rocket engines. The evolution of various designs will be discussed with close examination of designs being used today and those planned for the near future. There will also be a brief study of novel spacecraft propulsion systems.
Application of Machine Vision
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Dr. Earnest Fant
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
In this course the student will learn the fundamentals of machine vision technology applied to assemble and inspect tasks traditionally performed by human operations. Students will also review machine vision applications categorized by task and function. This course will require each student to design and document their solution to typical applications emphasized by the four stages of development of a machine vision application.
Communication Networks for Motion Control
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Juan Balda
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
This course is an introduction to topics of current interest in motion control systems. Examples: Open Control Automation, RS 485 Communication and RS 232 Communication as related to motion control systems, Serial Real Time Communication Systems, Control Area Network, Embedded Controllers and Motion Control Applications.
Environmental Regulations and Permits
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Rodney Williams
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
Topics include federal and state environmental regulations,
the permitting process, permit requirements and related issues.
Groundwater Hydrology
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Thomas Soerens
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
Students will learn the principles of ground water flow, subsurface transport and fate processes, and their application to remediation technologies.
Indoor Environmental Design
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Darin Nutter
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
Objectives of this course are to provide the student with an introduction and mastery of the fundamental theories of air conditioning including the heating and cooling loads along with proper selection and sizing of air conditioning equipment.
Industrial Waste and Energy Management
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Darin Nutter
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
Students will learn the applications of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and electric machinery to the analysis of waste streams and energy consumption for industrial facilities. Current techniques and technologies for waste minimization and energy conservation including energy consuming systems and processes, utility rate analysis, economic analysis and auditing are taught.
Optimization Theory I
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Scott Mason
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
Students will learn the basic solutions and bases in linear equations, matrix version of simplex tableau, duality and primal dual relationships, complementary slackness, revised simplex, bounded variables, decomposition algorithm, parametric linear programming, special linear program, generalized network models. Nonlinear programs solved by LO algorithm.
Power Distribution Systems
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Juan Balda
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
Students will learn the design considerations of electric power distribution systems, including distribution substations, primary and secondary circuits. Distribution transformer and capacitor applications, voltage regulation, and distribution system protection.
Prestressed Concrete Design
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Larry Pleimann
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
Objective is to equip the student to design pre-stressed concrete elements of typical pre-tensioned and post-tensioned construction.
Reinforced Concrete Design I
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Larry Pleimann
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
This course is designed to equip the student to design reinforced concrete elements of typical building frames according to current practice as detailed in the latest ACI Code. This will basically include flexural and compression members. The course will attempt to familiarize the student with both the theoretical and experimental bases for current design practice.
Scheduling and Sequencing
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Scott Mason
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
This class is an introduction to constructive algorithms and various operations research approaches for solving sequencing, and scheduling problems in flow shops and job shops. The NP-completeness of most scheduling problems leads to a discussion of computational complexity, the use of heuristic solution methods, and the development of worst case bounds.
Steam Power Plants (Power Generation)
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Larry Roe
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
During this course the student will learn the fundamentals of the design and operation of steam, gas, and combined cycle power plants. Basic thermodynamic principles will be reviewed. Additionally, the basics of nuclear and alternative energy systems will be introduced.
Structural Steel Design I
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Larry Pleimann
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
Objects of this class are to equip the student to select structural steel elements of typical building frames according to current practice in the Load and Resistance Design (LRFD) Method. This will basically include tension, compression, and flexural members. Also, this course will introduce the student to the design of standard steel connections and familiarize the student with the theoretical and experimental basis for current design practice.
Structural Design of Pavement Systems
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Robert Elliot
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
This course is an introduction to the structural design of pavement systems including: survey of current design procedures; study of rigid pavement jointing and reinforcement practices; examination of the behavioral characteristics of pavements jointing and reinforcement practices; examination of the behavioral characteristics of pavement materials and of rigid and flexible pavement systems; introduction to structural analysis theories and to pavement management concepts.
Timber Design
Delivery Method: Web
Instructor: Larry Pleimann
Cost: Segment #1 - $305 Segment #2 - $305 Segment #3 - $305
CEUs: Segment #1 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #2 - 1.5 CEUs Segment #3 - 1.0 CEUs
Description:
Object of this course is to acquaint the student with the theoretical basis of current specifications for the design of solid-sawn timber members such as beams and columns and the connections between them. The course will also provide an introduction to several manufactured wood structural products such as glulam timbers and plywood. The course will also serve as an introduction to the natural enemies of wood products and the usual means of protection from those enemies.