I've found that most of the technical books published before about 1964 neverhad their copyrights renewed, so now are in the public domain. So I amendeavoring to digitize and post some selected books relating to the"vacuum tube age" of electronics here.
Food irradiation is over 100 years old, with the original patent for X-ray treatment of foods being issued in early 1905, 20 years after there discovery by W. C. Roentgen in 1885. Since then, food irradiation technology has become one of the most extensively studied food processing technologies in the history of mankind. Unfortunately, it is the one of the most misunderstood technologies with the result that there are rampant misunderstandings of the core technology, the ideal applications, and how to use it effectively to derive the maximum benefits. There are a number of books, book chapters, and review articles that provide overviews of this technology [25, 32, 36, 39]. Over the last decade or so, the technology has come into greater focus because many of the other pathogen intervention technologies have been unable to provide sustainable solutions on how to address pathogen contamination in foods. The uniqueness of food irradiation is that this technology is a non-thermal food processing technology, which unto itself is a clear high-value differentiator from other competing technologies.
This course provides an opportunity to design and build advanced projects. It includes work on approved electronics projects outside the scope of typical classroom applications. It covers the process of planning, design, prototyping, and fabrication while building an actual working project. Completed projects are entered in county and statewide technology contests such as the California State Fair Industrial Technology competition. A completed project is a course requirement. Projects can be completed individually or in teams. Field trips are required.
This course covers the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and certification of biomedical equipment used in the medical device industry. It includes an in-depth, hands-on study of frequently used medical equipment preparing electronic technology students for a biomedical technician internship or trainee position in a hospital, medical device manufacturer, or other service organization. Field trips are required.
Ted Cruise is VP of Manufacturing with responsibility for the manufacturing and supply chain organizations at Modern Hydrogen. He has extensive experience in manufacturing, supply chain, quality, training, consulting, and technical sales in the metals, consumer products, electronics, hypserscale cloud computing and green energy. He has experience building green field factories in China as well as supply chains for companies like Microsoft, Leatherman Tool, Mainspring Energy, and Inspur systems. He holds a B.S. degree in metallurgical engineering from Michigan Technological University and a M.S. degree in materials science and engineering from The Ohio State University. He has been a college instructor in metallurgy for Clackamas Community College and Clark College.
Travis is the VP of Hydrogen Engineering at Modern Hydrogen. Travis is a process expert in value reclamation and beneficiation of industrial wastes. He has worked in new technology his entire career and has developed a unique ability to transform ideas into reality with a strong understanding of the processes involved in nascent technology commercialization. He has co-authored numerous patents with applications in the concrete, chemicals, electronic waste, and oil and gas industry. Travis holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto and is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Canada.
The Mechanical Systems Technician Certificate of Achievement provides entry level instruction in design, installation, repair, and maintenance of a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment from small residential equipment to light commercial buildings. The entry level skills covered included fundamental mechanical and electrical systems including indoor air quality, refrigerant recovery and management, electrical controls, and heat pumps.
Students will learn the theory and fundamentals of mechanical equipment and be exposed to hands-on training in sophisticated training laboratories. Laboratory equipment that students will work with includes high, medium, and low temperature refrigeration systems and electrical systems.
The program includes both day and evening lecture and laboratory class sections. Classes are conducted as both lecture and laboratory. Effective writing, verbal communication, electronic communication, mechanical calculations, and computer skills are emphasized across the curriculum.
Recommended High School Preparation
Completion of college preparatory English and general mathematics courses is highly desirable but not required. Courses in drafting, algebra, and computer fundamentals will be beneficial.
Program Costs
In addition to normal student expenses such as tuition and textbooks, MET students must purchase safety glasses for use in laboratory and shop classes. If this fee creates a financial burden, students should consult the Financial Aid Office for possible assistance.