Mechatronics Certificate Program Precision Machining Program Pre-Engineering Program
The NEW Mechatronics Certificate Program, the Precision Machining Program and the Pre-Engineering Program have been merged into one set of courses with the following sequence:
Year 1—A Block: All students interested in the Mechatronics Certificate, Pre -Engineering OR Precision Machining Programs will take the following two college le vel courses:
1. Engineering Design
2. Mechatronics Precision Machining
Year 2—D Block: All students interested in continuing the Mechatronics Certificate OR Engineering Programs will take the following two college level courses:
3. Computer Integrated Manufacturing 4. Advanced Engineering Design
12 college credits through Manchester Community College are available to students that complete the sequence of classes @ MHS/ATC as specified in the Mechatronics Certificate Program.
OR
Year 2—D Block: All students interested in continuing the Precision Machining program will take the following two courses; last semester offers 7 college credits:
3. Advanced Precision Machining 4. Advanced Precision Machining
The Precision Machining strand college credits are offered through Nashua Community College
Mechatronics Certificate Program
Milford High School Applied Technology Center has partnered with Manchester Community College to offer students another pathway toward college and career through the Mechatronics Certificate Program. The Mechatronics Certificate Program includes 7 courses (23 college credits). Four of those courses can be taken at Milford High School Applied Technology Center during a student’s junior and senior year and students can earn 12 college credits. The sequence of courses for Mechatronics follows:
ENGINEERING DESIGN GRADE 11-12
1 Credit
Engineering Design is a college level course that offers participants the opportunity to earn 3 college credits (see above for criteria)
This one semester course allows students to develop their design skills as the central core of engineering. These skills begin with an emphasis using graphics as the primary means of communication using a myriad of Autodesk software products. This software is specific to engineering professions from mechanical engineering, to architectural, and computer graphics/illustration design. A series of projects are also used to teach the design process with emphasis on problem identification, criteria generation, brainstorming, decision-making, detailed design, economics and project management. Teamwork is emphasized as students are randomly assigned to groups for all of the course projects.
Mechatronics Certificate Program: This course provides 3 college credits for AMT115 Reading & Interpreting Engineering Drawings through Manchester Community College.
Expectation: Complex Thinker
Recommendation: Successful completion of Intro to Pre-Engineering (C or better) or completion of Algebra I and Freshman/Sophomore Science with C or better.
MECHATRONICS PRECISION MACHINING GRADE 11-12
1 Credit
This is an introductory college level course in machine shop practices introducing students to the basic machines used in industry relating to Advanced Manufacturing. This course is intended to provide the basic concepts of machine tool operation on lathes, millers, power saws, drill presses, hand grinders, and part finishing processes. The course will include part layout, bench work, some simple CNC programming, and processes for producing products using measuring instruments for quality control. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, housekeeping and preventive maintenance.
Students learn basic measuring techniques which incorporate the use of micrometers, depth micrometers, vernier calipers, and dial indicators. Students develop skills to machine parts using raw materials with information from a blueprint and material that was covered in Engineering Design 1715. This course also covers the use of the newly advanced “Machinist Calc Pro” Calculator and the concept for LEAN initiatives in industry today.
Mechatronics Certificate Program: This course provides 3 college credits for AMT135 Basic Machining Practices through Manchester Community College.
Expectation: Quality Producer
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Engineering Design 1715
COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING GRADE 11-12
1 Credit
Computer Integrated Manufacturing is a college level course and offers participants of this course the opportunity to earn 3 college credits. (see page 46 for criteria).
Students will explore the manufacturing process not only as a sequence of material manipulation but also as a product of management. Current managerial philosophies and their effects on every phase of manufacturing will be examined. This information will be synthesized and applied to a manufacturing model, which will give students an opportunity to test their theories on managing a manufacturing facility with limited resources. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on effective workplace skills including teamwork, integrity, and dependability.
Mechatronics Certificate Program: This courseprovides 3 college credits for AMT110 Manufacturing Processes through Manchester Community College.
Expectation: Complex Thinker
Prerequisite: Engineering design, mechatronics precision machining.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING DESIGN GRADE 11-12
1 Credit
Advanced Engineering Design is a college level course that offers participants the opportunity to earn 5 college credits (see above for criteria) This one semester course provides students with the opportunity to focus on the discovery of new knowledge. A student generated product is explored and the engineering design process is implemented. Projects expand on concepts learned in Engineering Design as students begin with the reiteration of Autodesk’s software Inventor, a parametric modeling program. This course integrates math, science, and technology with practical and applied applications. Course completers will have the requisite knowledge of design basics, and be able to implement solutions for problems in an engineering world.
Mechatronics Certificate Program: This courseprovides 3 college credits for AMT230 CAD/CAM for Manufacturing through Manchester Community College.
Expectation: Complex Thinker
Prerequisite: Completion of engineering design, mechatronics precision machining, and computer integrated manufacturing.
The remaining three courses listed below will be taken on the Manchester Community College campus to complete the Mechatronics Certificate:
AMT120 Motor Controls and PLC’s for Manufacturing AMT210 Manufacturing Systems I
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