Science & Technology   

Learn the skills required to become a safe, proficient pilot in this ground course designed to help you earn your Private Pilot license (certificate). Geared toward fixed-wing but can also be done in support of a helicopter license. Course includes the required books, tools and a 30-minute fix-wing introductory flight at Red Eagle Aviation. Costs to take the FAA Knowledge Test for Private Pilot Certification, required flight hours and in-flight instruction (with any training organization) not included.

Learn the skills required to become a safe, proficient pilot in this ground course designed to prepare you for the Instrument Knowledge Exam. Review basic instrument flying and flight instruments, IFR regulations, procedures, navigation charts and flight planning necessary for flying under IFR conditions. Course includes required books, tools and a 30-minute instrument flight at Red Eagle Aviation. Costs of the knowledge exam, required flight hours and in-flight instruction (with any training program) not included.

Explore crimes and other forensic evidence from a 35 years’ experienced forensic scientist and examiner from King County Sheriff’s Office (Seattle, WA) as you work through several real crime scenes, including homicides and robberies. Class is interactive with hands-on evidence exercises. NOTE: This class includes graphic content. Participants must be at least 18 years old.

Explore the amazing world of microbiology through hands-on experiments with bioluminescent bacteria and investigate how bacterial communication influences infection. Learn to incorporate these concepts in your classroom. Designed for secondary life science educators and provides OPI continuing education credits.