Classes and training

With decades of combined experience in teaching, electronics and physics, we are constantly frustrated by the lack of training and tutoring that is available to those with an interest in electronics and the more practical aspects of science and physics. While the need for these skills is overlooked in high school and at four-year universities, employers and university recruiters certainly have an interest in them. On our staff we have former ISU researchers as well as industrialists. The consensus is that students with practical skills are rare but highly sought after.

short courses

We offer a set of short courses designed to bridge the gap between the classroom environment and the industrial world.  The courses build on the fundamental concepts learned in school and show the students how they can be applied in real-world settings.  For many students, this attachment to reality can be a significant aid to their academic performance.  The depth of knowledge and experience that these application-based courses provide to the students will give them an excellent head start in college and will be looked upon favorably by prospective employers. 

**NEW**

Computer and appliance repair:  It's not rocket science and why should you pay a big box retailer hundreds of Dollars to fix your computer - that's what they charge.  Learn how to do it yourself in our new course.  Starting April 2009.

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DTV-Help:  Confused by all this talk of digital TV / DTV?  Have a converter box but lousy reception?  Having trouble with too many wires, plug-ins and remotes?  Don't know whether you need a roof antenna or not?  So many questions, so many problems!  But it's not that hard, really.  In a couple of hours with some hands-on training by porfessional and experienced engineers it will all become clear!  Call today to find out more or sign up form one of our daytime or evening classes. 

Practical Electronics: Learn how to use the latest equipment and instrumentation as well as advanced software development tools for designing printed circuit boards. In this course you will actually design a circuit (of your choice) and have the printed circuit board fabricated by a professional board manufacturing house. The board will have your name on the silk screen so take it along to your next interview!

The Scientific Method: Learn how to think like a scientist and to conduct experiments that produce meaningful and reliable results. In this program you will learn to consider sources of error before conducting an experiment. The short course will develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

other classes and tutoring

Many of the individual modules that comprise the short courses can be taught as shorter (weekend or evening) classes.  See the complete list of classes and courses for more information.  

COMPLETE CLASS LIST

Formats
SC = Short course, run daily for three consecutive weeks, approximately four to six hours per day.
S = Evenings or weekends
L = Weekends or daytime during breaks

Notes
*1 Requires a two week gap to allow time for professional PCB fabrication