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This case study examines trucking congestion at the Port of Tacoma. Students read a detailed background and analysis of the problem and then answer several discussion questions. A map of the area analyzed is also included.  This case study complements Tacoma Community College's Logistics...

This case study provides a detailed background of short-haul trucking. Specifically, students will read about federal deregulation of the trucking industry and the impact it had on efficiency, cost and the truck drivers themselves. After reading the material, students will answer a few discussion...

This case study uses a hypothetical warehouse performance problem to demonstrate key logistics issues. In this study students determine solutions to the company's efficiency issues. Company background information and instructor's application notes are provided.  This case study complements Tacoma...

This lab activity from the Biotechnology Alliance for Suncoast Biology Educators (BASBE) explores parts of cells and cell types and covers the proper techniques used to create good scientific illustrations. The lesson includes background information on scientific drawing and basic cell structure,...

Module Description: This learning module from the Support Center for Microsystems Education introduces students to the different types of cells, aspects of cell growth, and the types of organelles found within cells. The material focuses on cells in relation to bioMEMS (bio- microelectromechanical...

These syllabi, provided by Career Education in Renewable Energy Technology (CERET), are for courses that satisfy credit requirements for the Renewable Energy certificate offered at Madison Area Technical College. A syllabus is included for the following courses: Energy Management, Introduction to...

The National Convergence Technology Center (CTC) has made its Certified Wireless Network Administrator curriculum available online. From this page, educators can access the syllabus, the outline of learning activities and PowerPoint presentations as well as links to sample learning activities. Some...

Module Description: This module, from Support Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), provides information on "the general safety rules for facilities and laboratories that use chemicals, and [allows] students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of these rules." This module is...

Module Description: This module, from Support Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), provides students "with the information needed to interpret chemical labels and information about specific chemicals provided on NFPA [National Fire Protection Association] diamonds and to demonstrate an...

Lesson Description: This collection from the Florida Advanced Technological Education (FLATE) Center includes two lessons intended to help students better understand the "general properties of melting points and emulsions." The first activity, intended for middle or high school students, asks...