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Learning Module: Introduction to Transducers
Teaching Materials | 17 May 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module is one of three SCME modules that discuss the types of components found in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). This module covers "transducers" - what they are, how they work, and how they are used in both macro and micro-sized systems. An activity...
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Learning Module: Introduction to Transducers - Instructor Guides
Teaching Materials | 17 May 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module is one of three SCME modules that discuss the types of components found in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). This module covers "transducers" - what they are, how they work, and how they are used in both macro and micro-sized systems. An activity...
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Learning Module: MEMS Applications Overview
Teaching Materials | 07 Mar 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
Microelectromechcanical Systems (MEMS) rotate the screens on your smartphones, trigger airbags in a car crash, and beat the hearts of patients with serious heart problems. In this learning module you are introduced to some of the many applications of MEMS and then allowed to explore MEMS...
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Learning Module: MEMS Applications Overview - Instructor Guides
Teaching Materials | 07 Mar 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
Microelectromechcanical Systems (MEMS) rotate the screens on your smartphones, trigger airbags in a car crash, and beat the hearts of patients with serious heart problems. In this learning module students are introduced to some of the many applications of MEMS and then allowed to explore...
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Learning Module: MEMS Micromachining Overview
Teaching Materials | 22 Jun 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides an overview of three micromachining processes (bulk, surface, LIGA) used for the fabrication of microsystems or MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems). Activities are provided that contribution to a better understanding of these processes and that encourage...
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Learning Module: MEMS Micromachining Overview - Instructor Guides
Teaching Materials | 22 Jun 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides an overview of three micromachining processes (bulk, surface, LIGA) used for the fabrication of microsystems or MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems). Activities are provided that contribution to a better understanding of these processes and that encourage...
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Learning Module: Micro Pressure Sensors & the Wheatstone Bridge
Teaching Materials | 24 Feb 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module allows you to explore micro and nano-sized pressure sensors - their applications, design and fabrication, and operation. Because the Wheatstone bridge (a specialized electronic circuit) is used as the sensing circuit of such pressure sensors, the module also goes into...
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Learning Module: Micro Pressure Sensors & the Wheatstone Bridge - Instructor Guides
Teaching Materials | 24 Feb 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This purpose of this learning module is to allow students the opportunity to explore micro pressure sensors - their applications, design and fabrication, and operation.
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Learning Module: Microcantilevers
Teaching Materials | 09 Feb 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module introduces you to the microcantilever, its applications in micro and nanotechnologies, its use in sensor arrays, and how it works in both static and dynamic modes of operation. There is a pre and post-test, four (4) informational units (PKs), and two (2)...
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Learning Module: Microcantilevers - Instructor Materials
Teaching Materials | 09 Feb 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module is an overview of microcantilevers, how they work and how they are used in micro and nanotechnology. These are the instructor materials.
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Learning Module: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Teaching Materials | 27 Mar 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning modules introduces you to the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) required when working in a manufacturing or laboratory environment. The purpose of PPE is discussed as well as the type of PPE required for different tasks.
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Learning Module: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Instructor Guides
Teaching Materials | 27 Mar 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning modules introduces students to the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) required when working in a manufacturing or laboratory environment. The purpose of PPE is discussed as well as the type of PPE required for different tasks.
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Learning Module: Photolithography Overview for MEMS
Teaching Materials | 26 Apr 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides an overview of the most common photolithography process used for the fabrication of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), its terminology and basic concepts. Activities allow you to further explore some of these concepts.
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Learning Module: Photolithography Overview for MEMS - Instructor Guides
Teaching Materials | 26 Apr 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning modules provides an overview of the most common photolithography process used in the fabrication of microelectromechnical systems (MEMS), its terminology and basic concepts. Activities allows students to further explore some of these concepts.
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Learning Module: Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Teaching Materials | 27 Mar 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains valuable information and OSHA required information on a chemical - its physical and chemical properties, potential hazards, proper methods for storing and transporting, and much more. This learning module provides information on the requirements and...
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Learning Module: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - Instructor Guides
Teaching Materials | 27 Mar 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains valuable information and OSHA required information on a chemical - its physical and chemical properties, potential hazards, proper methods for storing and transporting, and much more. This learning module provides information on the requirements and...
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Learning Module: Units of Weights and Measures
Teaching Materials | 06 Jun 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides information on the evolution of the current systems of weights and measures, and an overview of the International Standards of Units and metric system. Activities provide the opportunity to research the current state of weights and measures around the world and...
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Learning Module: Units of Weights and Measures - Instructor Guides
Teaching Materials | 06 Jun 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides information on the evolution of the current systems of weights and measures, and an overview of the International Standards of Units and metric system. Activities provide the opportunity to research the current state of weights and measures around the world and...
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MEMS for Environmental and Bioterrorism Applications Learning Module
Teaching Materials | 28 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides an overview of how MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) are being used for bioterrorism and environmental sensing. An activity allows for more in-depth exploration into an application of personal interest.
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MEMS for Environmental and Bioterrorism Applications Learning Module - Instructor Guides
Teaching Materials | 28 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides an overview of how MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) are being used for bioterrorism and environmental sensing. An activity allows for more in-depth exploration into an application of personal interest.