1. 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

2. 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

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

4. Tech Ready SC Corporate Partners

5. 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…

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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:
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!
This is an article from November 2000 by Advanced Manufacturing that says this is a “Hot Career”

10. 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

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

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

13. 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

14. 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

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

16. 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

17. Professional Development

18. 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

19. 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 © Dean R. Prigelmeier ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

20. 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

21. 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

22. Enrollment Results to Date
Spring Fall Spring Spring
07/ / / Net Gain 07/08-08/09
Piedmont
Tri-County
Spartanburg
Greenville
York
Total (67%)

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

24. Contact Information
Dr. David A. Just V.P. Corporate & Community Education Spartanburg Community College Phone: