Engineers should be knowledgeable about patent law.  This constitutionally-based discipline has to do with the process by which an invention, and its creator, are protected by the law from infringement and unfair competition.  This class will deal with patent applications, research and prosecution; the law of infringement, and computer applications of software (protected by copyright) and hardware (by patents).  The class will also cover what other concepts are patented, as well as machines, processes, mixtures, manufacturing, compositions of materials and methods of doing business and research.  Utility patents, design patents, plant patents will be covered.  It will deal with copyright, trademark, trade design, trade secrets and business methods.  Books:  $194

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Increase your efficiency by learning how to organize, display and calculate your data into useful information. Consolidate data proficiently into readable rows and columns using different table designs and styles. Create a unique style for yourself to improve spreadsheet appearance to make content easier to understand for your target audience.

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Conquer the fundamentals of the most popular Web 2.0 technologies. Explore a functioning web application hosted on a web server that is both accessible and Search Engine Optimized.

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Get involved in the move from in-person to online communication.  Learn what social networks are and their role in your business and personal life.  Find out the top sites and how businesses are using the sites for communication, customer retention, branding, marketing, market research, needs assessment and serving customers and clients.  Explore the options for your organization.  Look at case studies of what other organizations are doing.  Let your instructor guide your exploration of Facebook and YouTube.  For anyone interested in social networks.

Your instructor is a nationally known speaker, consultant and trainer on social networks and social media.

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Learn HTML and CSS. The No prior knowledge of HTML or web design is required. Plan and design effective web pages. Learn to enhance web pages with the use of page layout techniques, text formatting, graphics, and images.

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Building customer service skills will powerfully impact your career success as well as success in other areas of your life.  Discover the direct relationship between service skills and career achievement.  Become skilled at exceptional service.  The payoff is enormous.

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The best way to avoid the pitfall of the first set of courses in law school is to prepare yourself for the unique way you'll need to study.  This course is designed to give you the tools you need to be ready for the first year and beyond.

This unique educational program helps students to excel in, and not merely survive, their first year of law school.  It will lead you through what to expect from the Socratic teaching method and show you how to master the casebook method of instruction used at nearly all law schools.

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The best way to avoid the pitfall of the first set of courses in law school is to prepare yourself for the unique way you'll need to study.  This course is designed to give you the tools you need to be ready for the first year and beyond.

This unique educational program helps students to excel in, and not merely survive, their first year of law school.  It will lead you through what to expect from the Socratic teaching method and show you how to master the casebook method of instruction used at nearly all law schools.

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