IPC is sharing the following information as another source for your professional development. We have worked with IUPUI through this development process and acknowledge the strong relationship of this training to IPC's industry consensus standards. This is an independent program and does not have an official IPC endorsement. For more information see the signature file at the end of the message. Cordially, Jack Crawford IPC Director of Assembly Standards and Technology EET M200: Electronics Manufacturing Offered by IUPUI in a format accessible to Electronics Manufacturing Employees all over the US! Who Should Attend Operator level personnel who would like to enhance their career opportunities within their company and who would like to learn more about the complete electronics manufacturing process. Objectives After completing this course, students will be able to explain the assembly process, including individual procedures and their interactions. Topics include: · Electronic components · PCB fabrication, · Materials (including solder paste) · Printing · Placement · Reflow and Wave Soldering · Inspection and Test · Conformal Coat and Mechanical Assembly · Statistical Process Control Format The course was created as a way for companies to offer training to their employees in a flexible, accessible format: unlike traditional college courses, students can work on the course at their place of employment or at home, anytime they are available. The course runs from August 23, 2001 to December 17, 2001. Students will spend approximately six to eight hours a week viewing materials, doing assignments, and studying. Material will be presented in a variety of ways. The framework for the course will be OnCourse, an online course management tool for Web-based teaching and learning. But the Internet will not be the only source of learning: students will also use many IPC videos and workbooks, and complete some hands-on assignments using company equipment. Each industry location will have an on-site mentor to help students with questions and supervise activities. Three college credits from the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI will be granted to each student successfully completing the course. Prerequisites · High School Graduate · Pre-Algebra Skills (formula application, averaging, basic computation) · Reading skills (comprehend articles in technical magazines) · Computer literate, and have access to a computer and the Internet · Previous exposure in electronics manufacturing Sponsoring Company Requirements · Provide on-site mentor. Mentor must be degreed Engineer and should have some knowledge of all aspects of Electronics Manufacturing. · Computers with Internet access and the following programs: o Excel o Word Processing Program o Windows 95 or better o Additional software provided by IUPUI. · Access to materials and equipment such as solder, flux, PWB components, screen printer, Pick n Place, reflow oven etc. to conduct laboratory exercises. · Access to IPC Videos and workbooks For more information, or to register, contact Professor Elaine Cooney (317) 274-2363 or [log in to unmask] ******************************************* Elaine M. Cooney Associate Professor and Director of Electronics Manufacturing Associate Degree Program Department of Electrical Engineering Technology IUPUI !!!!! [log in to unmask] !!!!! This is new! 799 W. Michigan St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 wk: (317) 274-7738 or 274-2363 hm: (317) 848-3452 fax: (317) 278-0789 ******************************************** Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic.