Continuing Ed Course Catalog
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Kids@Heartland: Grades 6-8
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STEM
Registration for each class is closed the Wednesday before the start of class.
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Combine your interests in electronics, artificial intelligence, and music all in one class! Discover how to build and train an AI-driven device that uses voice commands to change musical output. Leave ready to use your music-making device to carry on your chart-topping experiments at home!
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Fee: $255.00
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Instructor: Matthew Hagaman
Capacity Remaining: 6
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Dates: 6/3/2024 - 6/6/2024
Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Sessions: 4
Days: M Tu W Th
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Building: ICB
Room: ICB 2302 Computer Lab
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Includes supplies.
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They're treacherous. They're terrorizing. They're intriguing. Join WMBD/WYZZ chief meteorologist Chris Yates to unearth the science behind tornadoes. Take a look at some of Illinois' most memorable twisters to discover why this area is an inviting place for severe weather to materialize. Investigate airflow patterns to determine how storms form. Leave with a healthy respect for these formidable funnels along with safety precautions to take should you encounter one.
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Fee: $49.00
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Instructor: Christopher Yates
Capacity Remaining: 11
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Dates: 6/8/2024 - 6/8/2024
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
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Building: ACEC
Room: ACEC 2204/2205 Conference Room
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Explore the fields of engineering, mechanical engineering/electronics, and artificial intelligence in this hands-on class with Heartland Community College and Illinois State University experts leading the way! Spend the morning building a functioning lie detector using a microcontroller and aluminum foil as you explore circuit design and programming to understand human behavior. In the afternoon, create a smart backpack with a microcontroller and sensors to detect and send alerts of intruders approaching from 5 feet behind you. Leave class with your new creations and a list of other projects you can tackle at home. Supplies and lunch are included.
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Fee: $79.00
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Instructor: Instructor ISU
Capacity Remaining: 20
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Dates: 7/11/2024 - 7/11/2024
Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Building: AMC
Room: AMC 1902 Renewable Energy Lab
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Not discount eligible.
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Take every day items to create a one-of-a kind pinball machine. Let your creativity shine, transforming trash into pinball treasure. Engineer challenging obstacles, wonky levers, and winding ramps to make a game you can enjoy all summer long. Leave this camp inspired to innovate and reduce waste through repurposing and up-cycling.
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Fee: $115.00
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Instructor: Challenger Learning Center Instructor
Capacity Remaining: 17
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Dates: 7/23/2024 - 7/25/2024
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 3
Days: Tu W Th
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Building: ICB
Room: ICB 1409 Science Lab
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