ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE The TAACCCT Grant Program NSC awarded $19.7 Million on October 1, 2011 NATIONAL STEM CONSORTIUM 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 IARM 174- Automation IV ARM Fund of High Tech Mfg IIARM 175- Automation V ARM 113- Fund of High Tech Mfg IIIARM 176- Automation VI ARM 131- Robot Design & Construction IARM 191- Pneumatics & Hydraulics I ARM 132- Robot Design & Construction IIARM 192- Pneumatics & Hydraulics II ARM 133- Robot Design & Construction IIIARM 193- Pneumatics & Hydraulics III ARM 151- Mechanical Systems IARM 196- Mechatronics Capstone I ARM 152- Mechanical Systems IIARM 197- Mechatronics Capstone II ARM 153- Mechanical Systems IIIARM 198- Mechatronics Capstone III ARM 156- Electrical Systems ISTEM Readiness I ARM 157- Electrical Systems IISTEM Readiness II ARM 158- Electrical Systems IIIISTEM Readiness III ARM 171- Automation I3 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 Kim Law

ACCESS to STEM BRIDGE COURSE Visit the Open Learning Initiative (OLI) website: Sign Up as a Student (takes only a minute) 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 Ted Stefaniak- Navigator, STEM Readiness