ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe TAACCCT Grant Program

NSC awarded $19.7 Million on October 1, 2011

NATIONAL STEM CONSORTIUM

What is the Role of the NSC?

Design and deliver Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs that are:

• Nationally portable

• High-quality certificate-level

• Responsive to labor market needs

• Build a national model for multi-college cooperation

NSC Industries

• Composite Materials

• Cyber Technology

• Electric Vehicle Development and Repair

• Environmental Technology

• Mechatronics

What is Mechatronics?

The combination of mechanical, electrical, and computer technology

Other Closely Related Job Titles

• Electro-mechanical Technicians • Robotics Technicians • Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Assemblers • Electrical and Electronics Repairers,

Commercial and Industrial Equipment • Maintenance and Repair Workers • Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Examples of Mechatronic Systems

So What Makes This Program Different Than Other Programs We Teach?

# 1 How the Courses are Delivered?

ARM 111- Fund of High Tech Mfg I ARM 174- Automation IV

ARM 112 - Fund of High Tech Mfg II ARM 175- Automation V

ARM 113- Fund of High Tech Mfg III ARM 176- Automation VI

ARM 131- Robot Design & Construction I ARM 191- Pneumatics & Hydraulics I

ARM 132- Robot Design & Construction II ARM 192- Pneumatics & Hydraulics II

ARM 133- Robot Design & Construction III ARM 193- Pneumatics & Hydraulics III

ARM 151- Mechanical Systems I ARM 196- Mechatronics Capstone I

ARM 152- Mechanical Systems II ARM 197- Mechatronics Capstone II

ARM 153- Mechanical Systems III ARM 198- Mechatronics Capstone III

ARM 156- Electrical Systems I STEM Readiness I

ARM 157- Electrical Systems II STEM Readiness II

ARM 158- Electrical Systems IIII STEM Readiness III

ARM 171- Automation I 3 credits- Technical electives

ARM 172- Automation II

ARM 173- Automation III

Why Did We Develop the Courses in 1 Credit Modules?

• Improve retention rate• Improve completion rate• More adaptable to industry needs• Easier to assess learning• Open Entry, Open Exit

#2 How the Courses Are Taught?

Traditional Approach

Mechanical

• Drives • Motor Control• Mechanics

Electrical

• Pneumatics • Hydraulics

Computer Technology

• PLCs• Microprocessors• TIA

Copyright Siemens

This Approach Misses:

• Subsystem Inter-relationships

• Systems Integration

• Comprehensive System Analysis

• Comprehensive Troubleshooting

Complex Mechatronic System

System Approach Learning Loop

Copyright Siemens

Then focus on: -System modules - Components - Physical properties - Measurements

Students learn about the complexities of the system in a holistic fashion

Start at macro level

Ability to pinpoint

malfunctions

Ability to transfer their knowledge to another system

#3 Industry Recognized Certifications

• Siemens Mechatronics Certification Level I

• MSSC (Manufacturing Skills Standards Council) Certified Production Technician

• SolidWorks Certification

STEM Readiness-3 Units

• Unit 1 - Math (8 Modules each with its own scenario and objectives.)

• Unit 2 - Workplace Communication and Critical Thinking (6 Modules each with its own scenario and objectives.)

• Unit 3 - Professional Skills (6 Modules each with its own scenario and objectives.)

#4 STEM Readiness Unit 1 Math

• Module 3: Beginning Arithmetic- 5 objectives• Module 4: Intermediate Arithmetic-10 objectives• Module 5: Measuring Systems- 12 objectives• Module 6: Algebraic Laws- 8 objectives• Module 7: Quantifying Data- 8 objectives• Module 8: Beginning Algebra- 3 objectives• Module 9: Triangles- 10 objectives• Module 10: The Cartesian Plane- 11 objectives

#4 STEM Readiness Unit 2 Workplace Communication and Critical Thinking

• Module 1: Introduction to Communications and Critical Thinking-4 objectives

• Module 2: Oral and Written Communications-8 objectives

• Module 3: Apply Critical Thinking and Workplace Communication Skills 1 objective

• Module 4: Action Reports and Presentations- 5 objectives

• Module 5: Troubleshooting- 1 objective

#4 STEM Readiness Unit 3 Professional Skills

• Module 1: Customer Service- 4 objectives• Module 2: Confidentiality-7 objectives• Module 3: Organizational Skills and Time

Management- 4 objectives• Module 4: Teamwork- 6 objectives• Module 5: Job Search Process- 4 objectives• Module 6: Professional Image- 5 objectives Janet Paulovich jmpaulovich@aacc.edu Kim Law kplaw@aacc.edu

ACCESS to STEM BRIDGE COURSE

Visit the Open Learning Initiative (OLI) website:

http://oli.cmu.edu

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Register for the course tomorrow: COURSE KEY: ALL-STEM

Sustainability – Beyond the Grant

• Create a national repository of materials available at no cost to all community colleges.

• Course materials will hold a Creative Commons Attribution License.

• Curriculum will be housed in Carnegie Mellon’s Open Learning Initiative Platform + learning environment.

Contact Information

• Gary L. Morgan- Team Lead Mechatronics gmorgan@clcillinois.edu

• Ted Stefaniak- Navigator, STEM Readiness tstefaniak@clcillinois,edu