Emerging Trends in Mechatronics Education

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Emerging Trends in Mechatronics Education

Portland, OR 2015

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Moderator: Marilyn Barger

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OVERVIEW

+Mechatronics (mech·a·tron·ics) ˌmekəˈträniks

the combination of mechanical engineering, computing, and electronics, as used in the design and development of new manufacturing techniques

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the combination of a mechanical system, a computer, a control system, and an electrical system. This is also known as an embedded system.

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Industry Needs

n WHY Mechatronics? n  Systems Thinking n  Integration n  Networked n  Multi-skilled n  Troubleshooting

Alex Ernie Dan

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+ Partner Manufacturers

+ VWCC – Industry Partners

+ Partnership

Duval County Public Schools, Vistakon, and FSCJ Mechatronics

n Vistakon willl sponsor 25 high school students each year

n Students n completing general education requirements at high school n Spend 2 years with FSCJ completing Mechatronics program n will work with a Vistakon assigned mentor n get paid internships during the summer n selected by Vistakon for permanent employment

+Mechatronics Related Job Titles

n Production Technicians

n Electro-mechanical Technicians

n Robotics Technicians

n Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

n Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

n Maintenance and Repair Workers

n Maintenance Workers, Machinery

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II. Equipment

Needs

Ernie Doug

+ South Central College Mechatronics

NSF Project: n  iMEC is an distance learning program that

gives students the opportunity to access instructors, participate in distance classes and experience the real hands-on training of on-site Mechatronics courses.

n South Central developed iMEC, a distance

learning educational model using online, simulation lab kits and remote access delivery methods that allow institutions to share curriculum and specialized equipment across multiple campuses and also with industry partners.

Doug Laven

+ South Central College Mechatronics

n Credentials: 1. Mechatronics Engineering Technology

AAS Degree (60 Credits)

2. Mechatronics Engineering Technology Diploma (38 Credits)

3. Mechatronics Industrial Maintenance Certificate (19 Credits)

Doug Laven

+ South Central College Distant Learning

n iMEC n Face-to-Face & On Campus n Distant (on-line) Learning n iREAL (independent  Remote  Experiment  Automa1on  Lab)

n WHOLE kits (Worksta1on  for  Hands  On  Learning  Experiments)

n Blended approach n Curriculum Development

Doug Laven

+ Anytime, Anywhere Doug Laven

+ South Central College Mechatronics

n Curriculum Development: n Face-to-Face verses Distant Learning n Electricity, Fluid Power, PLCs…

Through a blended approach, students will have online lectures combined with lab kits, and remote access to South Central College’s education automation lab.

Doug Laven

+ FSCJ & National STEM Consortium DOL Grant

Ernie Friend

Mechatronics Certificate Required Courses

n Electrical Systems

n Mechanical Systems

n Hydraulics and Pneumatics

n Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC1)

n Mechatronics Capstone

n STEM Bridge n Mathematics n Workplace Communication and Critical Thinking n Professional skills

+ CLICK $300 PLC Lab

Ernie Friend

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Industry Credentials

Alex Dan

+ Hillsborough Community College - PMMI Certifications

Alex Anzalone

n Fluid Power 1

n Industrial Electricity 1

n Industrial Electricity 2

n Mechanical Components 1

n Motors and Motor Controls

n Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) 1

+ Virginia Western Community College - Siemens Mechatronics

Systems Certification (SMSCP)

Dan Horine

+ Virginia Western Community College - Siemens Mechatronics

Systems Certification (SMSCP)

Dan Horine

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+ Virginia Western Community College - Siemens Mechatronics

Systems Certification (SMSCP)

Dan Horine

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Moderator: Marilyn Barger

Thank you!

aanzalone2@hccfl.edu mbarger@hccfl.edu

efriend@fscj.edu dhorine@virginiawestern.edu Doug.laven@southcentral.edu

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