North Carolina-Mechanical Engineering Package #3: 15 PDH

In this course the student will study the North Carolina State Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors Laws and Rules, including Professional Engineering Ethics. A twenty-five question quiz will test his or her understanding of the subject.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• The engineer’s guidelines for practicing within North Carolina's laws and rules
• The engineer’s duty to protect the public
• The engineer’s duty to make objective and truthful statements
• The engineer’s duty to limit practice to his or her field of competence
• The engineer’s duty to maintain client confidentiality
• The engineer’s responsibility to the profession

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 25 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies 3 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

1. • Describe geothermal system components and heat transfer processes
   • Compare open- and closed-loop ground heat exchangers
   • Analyze thermal conductivity and drilling impacts on loop sizing
   • Evaluate system configurations for building-specific needs
   • Calculate system payback and operating cost savings
   • Interpret case studies and performance outcomes of real installations

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) hours of professional development (PDH).

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Define composite materials and their constituent components.
• Compare thermoset and thermoplastic matrices.
• Classify common fibre reinforcements and their uses.
• Describe composite processing and manufacturing techniques.
• Analyze mechanical properties of composites.
• Identify applications across multiple engineering sectors.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 15 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies three (3) hours of professional development (PDH).

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand vacuum science principles and key terminology.
• Classify vacuum pump technologies by pressure range and application.
• Explain vacuum measurement methods and selection criteria.
• Analyze vacuum system design and sizing considerations.
• Apply safety protocols for hazardous vacuum applications.
• Evaluate vacuum applications across chemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).