PD Evaluation Checklist

This 12-page professional development (PD) evaluation checklist was created by Edmonds Community College. This resource is part of the Professional Development Formative Assessment System (PD-FAS). PD-FAS was created by the Formative Assessment for Advanced Technician Education 2 (FAS4ATE2) project.This evaluation resource is an "original checklist of all the steps [...] identified to prepare [a] program for great participant learning and capturing relevant information for [...] evaluation reports." This resource includes objectives, a logic model, and sections on topics related to the following: before the PD, during the PD, and after the PD. After reviewing this document, viewers will be able to:identify the opportunities within the PD life cycle for evaluation and assessment,identify the steps necessary to integrate formative assessment and evaluation into your PD, andconsider which aspects of the checkpoints covered might be relevant to your PD program.Related professional development materials from this group are available to view separately

How to Collect, Press, and Mount Plants

This collection, made available by Clark State Community College, includes instructional material about collecting and preserving plant specimens. A plant list, a weed identification list, and a guide on how to collect, press, and mount plants are included. The How to Collect, Press and Mount Plants PDF was published by Montana State University and includes information on equipment needed, collection procedures, labeling instructions, and guidelines for storing plants. The plant resources document includes a list of URLs for resources on weed identification, collection, and preservation, as well as insect collecting. The weed list Excel document includes plant names and scientific names.The recommended textbook to use for weed identification with these resources is Weeds of the Northeast by Richard H. Uva, Joseph C. Neal, and Joseph M. DiTomaso

Canvas-to-Brightspace D2L Course Conversion Video

This video guide from Pasadena City College highlights how educators can export courses or content out of Canvas and into another learning management system, such as Brightspace D2L. Navigating the different menus of Canvas, tips for the conversion process, and navigating D2L's menus are discussed. The video recording runs 6:52 minutes in length

LaserTech Quality Assurance of Precision Optics OER

Program DescriptionPasadena City College's Laser Technology program offers a two-year Associates in Science degree and a Certificate of Achievement in Laser Technology. The program exposes students to the scientific principles of optics, fiber-optics, and lasers. Students are instructed on the processes and equipment incorporating these devices in electronic and electro-optics systems. This training will prepare students to become technicians who work on products or devices in manufacturing, communications, defense, homeland security, medical, information technology, energy, environmental monitoring, lighting, displays, and entertainment. After the program, students will be able to pursue entry level employment as a photonics or photonics-related technician. Course DescriptionThis Canvas course and open educational resource (OER), from Pasadena City College, addresses the basics of specification, manufacturing, and assessment of precision optics. It presents an introduction to quality assurance (QA) practices required to identify, inspect, and measure optical components. Materials and tools found in an industrial optics fabrication and inspection shop are used in lecture demonstrations and laboratory experiments. Students will gain hands-on experience with these industrial materials and QA tools in the laboratory. Several course materials, particularly lecture slides, were created by Dr. Brian Monacelli.Course ContentsCourse materials are included in a Canvas .imscc file. The course syllabus is available to view as a sample file. The course is arranged according to the following sections: Administrivia and Resources, Optical Materials and Dispersion, Internal Features of Optical Materials, Optical Fabrication, Cleanliness, Midterm Exam, Optical Component Parameters, ISO 10110 Drawing Optical Components, and Oral Presentation and Final Exam.The Administrivia and Resources section is composed of lecture slides, a syllabus, a bibliography, a glossary, three learning modules, and an assignment. The lecture slides provide an academic overview of optics at Pasadena City College. The syllabus is for the Fall 2020 semester and provides laboratory information, student learning outcomes, and a course outline.  The bibliography provides a list of resources on light and laser technologies. The glossary provides a list of light and laser terms. The three learning modules for the Quality Assurance of Precision Optics course explore the following areas: fabrication of precision optics, the characterization of optical materials and precision optics, and specifications and drawings for precision optics. The assignment is embedded in Canvas and assesses student knowledge of optical items in the real world. The Optical Materials and Dispersion section is composed of lecture slides, a lab, and a video. Lecture slides explore materials and dispersion. The lab covers dispersion and provides workplace scenarios, theory, hardware setup, the experimental procedure and data acquisition, and data reduction and analysis information. The video explores metals in glass.The Internal Features of Optical Materials section is composed of lecture slides and a lab. Lecture slides explore internal features of optical instruments. The lab covers shadowgraphs.The Optical Fabrication section is composed of lecture slides, labs, and a video. Lecture slides explore the following topics: optical glass fabrication, optical metal fabrication, optical ceramic fabrication, and optical polymer fabrication. The labs cover lap, grind, and polish and polarimetry. Labs include workplace scenarios, theory, hardware setup, the experimental procedure and data acquisition, and data reduction and analysis information. The Cleanliness section is composed of lecture slides and a lab. The lecture slides explore optical cleaning. The lab also explores optical cleaning and includes workplace scenarios, theory, hardware setup, the experimental procedure and data acquisition, and data reduction and analysis information. The Midterm Exam section is composed of a document with questions and answers for the midterm exam.The Optical Component Parameters section is composed of lecture slides and labs. Lecture slides explore the following topics: optical components, surface shapes, mechanical parameters, optical parameters, and coatings. The labs cover diffraction, shop tools, coating checks, and scratch-dig inspection. Labs include workplace scenarios, theory, hardware setup, the experimental procedure and data acquisition, and data reduction and analysis information. The ISO 10110 Drawing Optical Components section is composed of lecture slides, labs, and an example document. Lecture slides explore ISO 10110. The labs cover drawing ISO 10110 and the optical fabrication process. Labs include workplace scenarios, theory, hardware setup, the experimental procedure and data acquisition, and data reduction and analysis information. The example document provides a drawing of a precision optical prism.The Final Exam and Oral Presentation section is composed of instructions for the oral exam and the 3-page final exam, which includes various questions about optics, light, and lasers.Below is a list of the folders, files, and links contained within the .imscc file. Content is arranged according to course section. Files are listed with their file name and size in parenthesis.Administrivia and ResourcesAcademic Overview Lecture Slides (LaserTech QAPO - lecture00 (academic overview).pdf 1.49 MB)PCC LASR245 2020 Syllabus (LaserTech QAPO - PCC LASR245 syllabus 2020.docx 745 KB)Bibliography (LaserTech QAPO - bibliography.docx 732 KB)Glossary (NSF OP-TEC Quality Assurance of Precision Optics glossary.pdf 97.4 KB)Module 1 (NSF OP-TEC Quality Assurance of Precision Optics module 1.pdf 4.83 MB)Module 2 (NSF OP-TEC Quality Assurance of Precision Optics module 2.pdf 5 MB)Module 3 (NSF OP-TEC Quality Assurance of Precision Optics module 3.pdf 2.2 MB)Quality Assurance of Precision Optics - Welcome AssignmentOptical Materials and DispersionMaterials Lecture Slides (LaserTech QAPO - lecture01 (materials).pdf 2.63 MB)Dispersion Lecture Slides (LaserTech QAPO - lecture02 (dispersion).pdf 842 KB)Lab 01: Dispersion (LaserTech QAPO - lab01 (dispersion).docx 795 KB)Video: Metals in glass are AWESOME!Internal Features of Optical MaterialsInternal Features Lecture Slides (LaserTech QAPO - lecture03 (internal features).pdf 2.16 MB)Lab 02: Shadowgraph (LaserTech QAPO - lab02 (shadowgraph).docx 801 KB)Optical FabricationOptical Glass Fabrication Lecture Slides (LaserTech QAPO - lecture04 (optical glass fabrication).pdf 1.46 MB)Lab 03: Lap, Grind, Polish (LaserTech QAPO - lab03 (lap,grind,polish).docx 735 KB)Video: Journey to PalomarOptical Metal Fabrication Lecture Slides (LaserTech QAPO - lecture05 (optical metal fabrication).pdf 997 KB)Optical Ceramic Fabrication Lecture Slides (LaserTech QAPO - lecture06 (optical ceramic fabrication).pdf 642 KB)Optical Polymer Fabrication Lecture Slides (LaserTech QAPO - lecture07 (optical polymer fabrication).pdf 2.51 MB)Lab 04: Polarimetry (LaserTech QAPO - lab04 (polarimetry).docx 948 KB)CleanlinessCleaning Lecture Slides (LaserTech QAPO - lecture08 (cleaning).pdf 1.76 MB)Lab 05: Cleaning Optics (LaserTech QAPO - lab05 (cleaning).docx 734 KB)Midterm ExamMidterm Exam (LaserTech QAPO - exam midterm.docx 738 KB)Optical Component ParametersOptical Components Lecture Slides (LaserTech QAPO - lecture09 (optical components).pdf 8.08 MB)Surface Shapes Lecture Slides (LaserTech QAPO - lecture10 (surface shapes.pdf 1020 KB)Lab 06: Diffraction (LaserTech QAPO - lab06 (diffraction).docx 752 KB)Mechanical Parameters Lecture Slides (LaserTech QAPO lecture11 (mechanical parameters).pdf 3.45 MB)Lab 07: Shop Tools (LaserTech QAPO - lab07 (shop tools).docx 749 KB)Optical Parameters Lecture Slides (LaserTech QAPO - lecture12 (optical parameters).pdf 798 KB)Coatings Lecture Slides (LaserTech QAPO - lecture13 (coatings).pdf 3.03 MB)Lab 08: Coating Check (LaserTech QAPO - lab08 (coating check).docx 772 KB)Lab 09: Scratch-Dig Inspection (LaserTech QAPO - lab09 (scratch-dig).docx 753 KB)ISO 10110 Drawing Optical ComponentsISO 10110 Lecture Slides (LaserTech QAPO - lecture14 (ISO10110).pdf 1.98 MB)Lab 10: Draw ISO 10110Lab 11: Optical Fabrication ProcessPrecision Optical Prism Drawing Example (Precision Optical prism revC.pdf 545 KB)Oral Presentation and Final ExamOral PresentationFinal Exam (LaserTech QAPO - exam final.docx 869 KB

LaserTech Light + Lasers OER

Program DescriptionPasadena City College's Laser Technology program offers a two-year Associates in Science degree and a Certificate of Achievement in Laser Technology. The program exposes students to the scientific principles of optics, fiber-optics, and lasers. Students are instructed on the processes and equipment incorporating these devices in electronic and electro-optics systems. This training will prepare students to become technicians who work on products or devices in manufacturing, communications, defense, homeland security, medical, information technology, energy, environmental monitoring, lighting, displays, and entertainment. After the program, students will be able to pursue entry level employment as a photonics or photonics-related technician. Course DescriptionThis Canvas course and open educational resource (OER), from Pasadena City College, introduces the fundamental properties of light, including its interaction with and generation from materials. Optical hardware is used in lecture demonstrations and laboratory experiments to show how light can be controlled. Essential components of optical systems are studied, including lenses, mirrors, prisms, windows, sources, detectors, optoelectronics, polarizers, fibers, and gratings. Students will gain hands-on experience with industrial hardware and tools as they construct basic optical component test setups and systems in the laboratory. Several course materials, particularly lecture slides, were created by Dr. Brian Monacelli.Course ContentsCourse materials are included in a Canvas .imscc file. The course syllabus is available to view as a sample file. The course is arranged according to the following sections: Administrivia and Resources; Waves, Reflecting, and Refracting; Power and Polarization; Sources and Colors; Midterm Exam; Instrumentation; Diffraction and Interference; Detectors; and Final Exam and Oral Presentation.The Administrivia and Resources section is composed of presentation slides, a syllabus, a bibliography, a publication with education modules, and a student review and study guide. The presentation slides introduce students to optics, course materials, an associates degree in laser technology, and laboratory information. The syllabus is for the Fall 2021 semester and provides laboratory information, student learning outcomes, and a course outline.  The bibliography provides a list of resources on light and laser technologies. The publication provides six educational modules on the fundamentals of light and lasers. The 136-page student review and study guide provides information on scientific notation, unit conversion, and more.The Waves, Reflecting, and Refracting section is composed of lecture slides, labs, and a YouTube video. Lecture slides explore the following topics: electromagnetic spectrum, wave-particle duality, optomechanical hardware, deviation and TIR, and reflection and refraction. The labs cover reflection and refraction and total internal reflection. Labs provide workplace scenarios, theory, hardware setup, the experimental procedure and data acquisition, and data reduction and analysis information. The YouTube video explores ultraviolet radiation. The Power and Polarization section is composed of lecture slides, labs, and a YouTube video. Lecture slides explore the following topics: polarization and Malus and polarization and waveplates. The labs cover Malus and polarization. Labs provide workplace scenarios, theory, hardware setup, the experimental procedure and data acquisition, and data reduction and analysis information. Lab data is also provided in Excel spreadsheets. The YouTube video explores optical rotation. The Sources and Colors section is composed of lecture slides, a lab, and a YouTube video. Lecture slides explore the following topics: light-matter interactions, optical sources, colors in sources, color mixing, and filters and thin films. The labs cover spectral filers and ND filters. Labs provide workplace scenarios, theory, hardware setup, the experimental procedure and data acquisition, and data reduction and analysis information. Lab data is also provided in Excel spreadsheets. The YouTube video explores the history of neon.The Midterm Exam section is composed of a document with questions and answers for the midterm exam.The Instrumentation section is composed of lecture slides, labs, and YouTube videos. Lecture slides explore the following topics: imaging, optical instruments, human vision, and animal vision. The labs cover imaging, scopes, and eyes. Labs provide workplace scenarios, theory, hardware setup, the experimental procedure and data acquisition, and data reduction and analysis information. Lab data on sunscreen SPF is also provided in an Excel spreadsheet. The YouTube videos explore the following topics: sunscreen in UV, UV absorption eyewear and sunscreen, UV/Vis spectrometers, raman spectroscopy, and pulse oximeters.The Diffraction and Interference section is composed of lecture slides and labs. Lecture slides explore the following topics: diffraction and interference by wavefront division and interference by amplitude division. The labs cover diffraction and interference. They provide workplace scenarios, theory, hardware setup, the experimental procedure and data acquisition, and data reduction and analysis information.The Detectors section is composed of lecture slides that explore optical detectors and a YouTube video about 1970s camera technology.The Final Exam and Oral Presentation section is composed of instructions for the oral exam and the 6-page final exam, which includes various questions about optics, light, and lasers.Below is a list of the folders, files, and links contained within the .imscc file. Content is arranged according to course section. Files are listed with their file name and size in parenthesis.Administrivia and ResourcesFundamentals of Lights and Lasers Presentation Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture00 (academic overview).pdf 1.45 MB)LASR 215: Fundamentals of Light and Lasers Fall 2021 Syllabus (LaserTech Light+Lasers - PCC LASR215 syllabus 2021.docx 740 KB)LaserTech Fundamentals of Light and Lasers Bibliography of Resources (LaserTech Light+Lasers - bibliography.docx 727 KB)Fundamentals of Light and Lasers 3rd Edition: Modules 1-6 (Fundamentals of Light and Lasers, OP-TEC course 1, 3rd edition 2018.pdf 14.6 MB)Mathematics for Photonics Education: Student Review and Study Guide (OP-TEC Math for Photonics Education.pdf 8.49 MB)Waves, Reflecting, and RefractingElectromagnetic Spectrum Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture01 (electromagnetic spectrum).pdf 1.56 MB)Wave-Particle Duality Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture02 (wave-particle duality).pdf 1.11 MB)Optomechanical Hardware Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture03 (optomechanical hardware).pdf 1.22 MB)Lab 01: Reflection and Refraction (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lab01 (reflection+refraction).docx 1 MB)Deviation and TIR Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture04 (deviation+TIR).pdf 1.79 MB)Reflection and Refraction Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture05 (reflection+refraction).pdf 667 KB)Lab 02: Total Internal Reflection (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lab02 (TIR).docx 816 KB)Video: The World of UVPower and PolarizationPolarization and Malus Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture06 (polarization,Malus).pdf 1.69 MB)Lab 03: Malus (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lab03 (power via Malus).docx 755 KB)Lab 03: Malus Data (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lab03 (power via Malus).xlsx 23 KB)Polarization and Waveplates Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture07 (polarization,waveplates).pdf 967 KB)Lab 04: Polarization at Brewster (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lab04 (polarization@Brewster).docx 854 KB)Lab 04: Polarization at Brewster Data (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lab04 (polarization@Brewster).xlsx 41 KB)Video: Why Sugar Always Twists Light to the Right - Optical RotationSources and ColorsLight-Matter Interactions Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture08 (light-matter interactions).pdf 1.98 MB)Optical Sources Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture09 (optical sources).pdf 1.2 MB)Lab 05: Spectral Filters (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lab05 (spectral filters).docx 756 KB)Colors in Sources Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture10 (colors in sources).pdf 1.42 MB)Color Mixing Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture11 (color mixing).pdf 2.66 MB)Filters and Thin Films Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture12 (filters and thin films).pdf 3.74 MB)Lab 06: ND Filters (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lab06 (ND filters).docx 756 KB)Beer-Lambert Absorption Data (Beer-Lambert absorption.xlsx 42.4 KB)Airy Disk Calculation Data (Airy disk calculation.xlsx 150 KB)Video: Up in Lights - The History of NeonMidterm ExamMidterm Exam (LaserTech Light+Lasers - exam midterm.docx 755 KB)InstrumentationImaging Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture13 (imaging).pdf 647 KB)Lab 07: Imaging (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lab07 (imaging).docx 758 KB)Optical Instruments Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture14 (optical instruments).pdf 2.84 MB)Lab 08: Scopes (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lab08 (scopes).docx 758 KB)Human Vision Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture15 (human vision).pdf 1.5 MB)Animal Vision Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture16 (animal vision).pdf 2.22 MB)Lab 09: Eye (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lab09 (eye).docx 758 KB)Sunscreen SPF Data (sunscreen SPF.xlsx 19 KB)Video: Sunscreen in UVVideo: Testing UV Absorption Eyewear and SunscreenVideo: Building a Nanodrop Style UV/Vis SpectrometerVideo: DIY Raman SpectroscopyVideo: Pulse Oximeters, An Amazing Use of LightDiffraction and InterferenceDiffraction and Interference By Wavefront Division Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture17 (diffraction by wavefront division).pdf 2.24 MB)Lab 10: Diffraction (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lab10 (diffraction).docx 737 KB)Interference by Amplitude Division Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture 18 (interference by amplitude division).pdf 1.04 MB)Lab 11: Interference (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lab11 (interference).docx 762 KB)DetectorsOptical Detectors Lecture Slides (LaserTech Light+Lasers - lecture19 (optical detectors).pdf 1.15 MB)Video: 1970's Camera TechFinal Exam and Oral PresentationOral PresentationFinal Exam (LaserTech Light+Lasers - exam final.docx 741 KB

TMCC Multimeter Package (Coding for HoloLens)

This text file from Truckee Meadows Community College contains a PowerShell script for use with Microsoft HoloLens devices. This code supports the installation of an application that enables users to add a Multimeter image and text boxes that an instructor can use. The instructor can also add instructional text to the text boxes for student use. This script simplifies installing application packages by automating several functions, including:Find the app package and signing certificate in the script directory.Prompt the user to acquire a developer license and to install the certificate if necessary.Find dependency packages that are applicable to the operating system's CPU architecture.Install the package along with all applicable dependencies

Nondestructive Evaluation Engineering

This webpage from Iowa State University provides information about Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineering.  NDE focuses on preventing structural failures that could lead to serious injury or loss of life. The key topics covered in the text include safe design, probability of detection, recommended education, training, and certification for NDE, engineers, certification, human factors, and engineered radiation safety. Each topic is covered briefly and links are provided to pages that cover the topics in more depth