Innovations Conference Mechatronics: Boost enrollment in your Engineering/Industrial Technology programs with this new blended learning model. Innovations Conference March 15-18, 2009 Reno, Nevada Presented by: Dr. David A. Just Vice President, Corporate & Community Education Spartanburg Community College Tony Oran Adjunct Instructor

South Carolina Mechatronics Project Building Relationships 5 College Consortium Greenville Piedmont Spartanburg Tri-County York SC High Schools Government Partners State/Local WIB US Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training Industry Partners FESTO KUKA SIEMENS Advance SC Heavy Manufacturing Base Upstate Region of South Carolina Standardized Curriculum to be used by all four colleges

What are the Main Components of the Grant Project? Marketing/Awareness Recruiting Curriculum Professional Development Web-Assisted/Blended Learning

Tech Ready SC Corporate Partners

What is Mechatronics? What is your definition? First, what is Industrial Maintenance or Industrial Systems or even Manufacturing Technology? What is your definition? Prospective student’s view? Janitor? Dirty manual process? Wrench Turner? Mom’s and Dad’s view? Low class Low pay You don’t want to do that…

Mechatronic Systems What is Mechatronics? Definition of Mechatronics Mechatronics should be defined as a way of thinking or method and not as a technology or product: "Mechatronics is the synergistic combination of precision mechanical engineering, electronic control and systems thinking in the design of products and processes" (From "Mechatronics, Electronics in products and processes" Bradley, Dawson et. al, Chapman and Hall, London 1991)

What is Mechatronics? How can we define Mechatronics? Mechatronics is much more than a simple combination of 3 technical fields it is a way of thinking how people and processes work together for which teamwork is essential Mechatronics Training must therefore address technical competence personal competence team competence in order to fulfill the demands placed by today’s mechatronic companies Mechanical Electronics Information Technologies Mechatronics Personal and team skills

What is Mechatronics? Mechatronics Systems Mechatronic Production Plant The production plant is characterized by automation on all levels. networking and computer integration low-cost automation with intelligent sensors electronic closed-loop controls free positioning of drives and PLCs The combination of these systems, how they work, how they communicate, and how people interface is Mechatronics

Why Mechatronics? Don’t take my word for it… Do a search on Google for: Why should we teach Mechatronics - You will get at least 54,000 results! - Here is one I find interesting: http://www.md.kth.se/MLC/didactical_approach.pdf This discusses an institute in Sweden that has taught Mechatronics for 25 years Do a search on Google for: Importance of Mechatronics - You will get at least 188,000 results! http://www.advancedmanufacturing.com/index.php?option=com_staticxt&staticfile=mechatronics.htm&Itemid=45 This is an article from November 2000 by Advanced Manufacturing that says this is a “Hot Career”

Electronic fuel injection Why Mechatronics? Mechatronic technology is everywhere... aerospace automotive chemical processing computers communications electronics health care machine tools others that involve mechanical, electronics systems, engineering with computer interface. Electronic fuel injection ABS-brake system Micro pumps (Medical) Video cameras Photocopiers

Marketing/Awareness Programs Website Development/Upgrade Business/Industry Parents Students Guidance Counselors

Guidance Counselor Breakfast Recruiting Campaigns Student Recruitment CD & Thumb Drives Summer Camps Education Fairs Guidance Counselor Breakfast

Curriculum *Mechatronics Degree/Certificates CE Articulation with Credit Programs Short-term Workshops (1 day) *would need additional 13 credits of general education courses for total of 70 credits

Mechantronics Technology I Certificate: 31 credits Fall CL. L. Cr. EEM 117 AC/DC Circuits 2 6 4 IMT 102 Industrial Safety IMT 112 Hand Tool Operations 3 IMT 131 Hydraulics & Pneumatics MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics 12 16 Spring AMT 105 Robotics and Automated Control I 1 EEM 107 Industrial Computer Techniques EEM 151 Motor Control I IMT 104 Schematics IMT 161 Mechanical Power Applications (Alt – CPT 101, EGR 130) 10 15

Mechantronics Technology II Certificate: 26 credits Fall CL. L. Cr. AMT 205 Robotics and Automated Controls II 2 3 EEM 251 Programmable Controllers EEM 201 Electronic Devices I (Alt - IMT 224) IMT 142 Electric Motors 1 7 12 11 Spring EEM 162 Introduction to Process Control EEM 252 Programmable Controller Applications EEM 271 Sensors and System Interfacing EEM 274 Technical/System Troubleshooting 6 4 IMT 170 Statistical Process Control 10 15

Crosswalk Program Name Max. Exemption Credit Earned* Qualifiers for All Three TWL - PrimeED 23 credits 1. Complete web assignments 2. Demonstrate skill mastery 3. Score 80% or more on associated academic final exam NCCER AMATROL

Professional Development

Festo’s Vision in Education Web-Assisted Course Development and Delivery Festo’s Vision in Education Workforce Opportunities Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics Develop awareness in early education Develop career path with options Provide multiple educational opportunities Develop needed skills and advance workforce development Associate’s Degree in Mechatronics Universities Consistent/Cohesive Curriculum High School Diploma Community Colleges Middle Schools and High Schools

How the Enhanced Blended Process Works: PROTECH © Workforce Management System by Proactive Technologies, Inc. Educational Institution Learning Management System Company Task Analysis Data Structured OJT Trainee Assessment & Online/Course Selection Training to Task Mastery Online and Class Coursework Delivery/Testing Certificate of Job Mastery Certificate of Course Completion Assoc. Degree Displaced/Dislocated Workers Relocating Workers Career Pathway to 4-Year College/ University SC Career Source One Stop Centers (WIB) Disadvantaged Workers, Incumbent Workers, Young Job Seekers, H.S. Graduates, Middle School Programs, Summer Camp Robotics Copyright © 1999-2008 Dean R. Prigelmeier ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Recap of what is Mechatronics: Many of the technologies are already being taught The next step is to blend them together Accomplish this through project based assignments Have students work in teams to plan and complete the projects

Recap of why Mechatronics: More attractive to prospective students More attractive to Mom and Dad Provides more of what industry is looking for Allows you to blend more of your programs together to better leverage them Allows for more entry and exit points – career path

Enrollment Results to Date Spring Fall Spring Spring 07/08 08/09 08/09 Net Gain 07/08-08/09 Piedmont 2 17 24 22 Tri-County 35 54 58 4 Spartanburg 24 51 64 40 Greenville 8 38 47 39 York - - 78 78 Total 69 160 271 183 (67%)

Now let’s experience some blended learning through Festo’s e-learning system!!

Contact Information Dr. David A. Just V.P. Corporate & Community Education Spartanburg Community College Phone: 864-592-4805 Email: justd@sccsc.edu