+ Portland, OR 2015 Emerging Trends in Mechatronics Education
+ Introductions Moderator: Marilyn Barger
+ OVERVIEW industry needs equipments options aligned certifications program information
+Mechatronics (mech a tron ics) ˌmekəˈträniks the combination of a mechanical system, a computer, a control system, and an electrical system. This is also known as an embedded system. the combination of mechanical engineering, computing, and electronics, as used in the design and development of new manufacturing techniques `
+ n WHY Mechatronics? Industry Needs Alex Ernie Dan Doug n Systems Thinking n Integration n Networked n Multi-skilled n Troubleshooting
+ 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
+ II. Equipment Needs Ernie Doug
+ South Central College Mechatronics Doug Laven 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.
+ South Central College Mechatronics Doug Laven n Credentials: 1. Mechatronics Engineering Technology AAS Degree (60 Credits) 2. Mechatronics Engineering Technology Diploma (38 Credits) 3. Mechatronics Industrial Maintenance Certificate (19 Credits)
+ South Central College Distant Learning Doug Laven 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
+ Anytime, Anywhere Doug Laven
+ South Central College Mechatronics Doug Laven 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.
+ FSCJ & National STEM Consortium DOL Grant Mechatronics Certificate Required Courses n Electrical Systems n Mechanical Systems n Hydraulics and Pneumatics n Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC1) Ernie Friend n Mechatronics Capstone n STEM Bridge n Mathematics n Workplace Communication and Critical Thinking n Professional skills
+ CLICK $300 PLC Lab Ernie Friend
+ Industry Credentials Alex Dan
+ Hillsborough Community College - PMMI Certifications n Fluid Power 1 n Industrial Electricity 1 n Industrial Electricity 2 n Mechanical Components 1 Alex Anzalone 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
+ Thank you! Moderator: Marilyn Barger aanzalone2@hccfl.edu mbarger@hccfl.edu efriend@fscj.edu dhorine@virginiawestern.edu Doug.laven@southcentral.edu
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