Advanced Robotics

The Advanced Robotics Pathway, partnered with Arapahoe Community College (ACC), is an experiential learning program with specialized training in robotics and automation topics such as automated control systems, manufacturing, electrical
principles, and robotic programming. The multidisciplinary curriculum provides students with the diverse skill set required to
install, calibrate, modify, troubleshoot, repair, program, and maintain automated systems and industrial robots.

Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials from industry leaders such as PMMI, SACA, Snap-on, and NC3.
Students can also continue in the program to earn their AAS degree in Robotics and Automation though ACC.

Applications for SY 25-26

Round 1 applications closed. Currently accepting waitlist-only applications for this pathway.

Note: Year 2 Student Applications will be send directly to students by Instructors.

Pathway Prerequisites

For Advanced Robotics, students must meet one of the following math prerequisites: MAT 1140 or higher; PSAT(10)/SAT
Math: 500 or higher; ACT Math: 19 or higher; Accuplacer: NGQA 240 or higher or NGAF 245 or higher; Any qualifying AP, IB or
CLEP score for MAT 1140 or higher.

Learn more about ACC's Prior Learning Assessment

Meet Your Instructors

Mike Shallenberger

Mike Shallenberger

Mike Shallenberger
Advanced Robotics Pathway Developer
303-387-7808 | shallenberger1@dcsdk12.org

Mike has been teaching for 25 years, but prior to that started working in the trades while still in high school. He managed a Shell Service Station with three service bays by the time he was a senior in high school, and pulled his first remodel building permit when he was 19 years old. Mike has taught many classes in the Career Tech Ed, CTE, realm ranging from Middle School Wood Shop to Concurrent Enrollment Industrial Robotics. Most recently he was at the STEM School Highlands Ranch where he helped start and facilitate several award-winning programs, including BEST Robotics and TSA (which won Chapter of the Year multiple times and boasts several state and national championships). Other advisory accolades include supporting the Verizon App Challenge State and Regional winner, and the NRL Battle Bots team Colorado Grand Champion.

He possesses several industry certifications: MSSC instructor certification, Snap-on Certified Trainer, Fanuc Robotics Handling Pro certification, and SACA Industry 4.0 Associate Silver certification. He has also received several awards such as: the California State Senate and Congress A+ for Energy Recognition, Technology Student Association Colorado Advisor Of The Year, AIAA Rocky Mountain Section Educator Of The Year, Douglas County Schools Apple Awards Representative, and the Harbor Freight Tools For Schools Grand Prize Winner. He has many accomplishments and is proud to have had the privilege of impacting many young people along the way. He continues to accept the challenge of building great programs for students, and strives to inspire each and every one that enters his classroom.

Year 1

Year 2

Credit Opportunities

ACC-ELT 1206 Fundamental DC/AC

69141002

1.0 Practical Arts or elective credit/4.0 Credits - Arapahoe Community College

Pre-req/Co-req: ACC Math 1140 or higher

Course fee: Approx. $25

Introduces the basic skills needed for many careers in electronics and related fields. Covers the operations and
applications of basic DC and AC circuits consisting of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, and diodes.
Emphasizes the use of common test instruments in troubleshooting. This class will also help students prepare for AP Physics.

Industry certificates: Snap-on multimeter & SACA Electrical Systems 1

CTE Robotics and Mechatronics/Technology

79140306

.5 Elective credit

Co-req: ACC ELT 1206 Fund DC/AC

Course fee: $50

Introduces industrial robotics as well as a survey of the technologies and equipment used in manufacturing
automation and process control. Includes axis configurations, work envelopes, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Incorporates a survey of automation topics including history, computer, and hardwired controls, sensors and transducers, motors and actuators, fluid power, etc.

ACC-ELT 2455 Fluid Power

69141005

.5 Elective credit/3.0 Credits - Arapahoe Community College

Pre-req: none

Course fee: $50

Enables the student to study, construct, test, and evaluate circuit diagrams, the transmission of force and energy,
pumps and motors, actuators, cylinders, valves, and control devices. Incorporates the construction of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits using industrial equipment in the laboratory.

Industry certificates: SACA Pneumatic Systems I

ACC-ELT 2252 MOTORS & CONTROLS

69141004

.5 Elective credit/3.0 Credits - Arapahoe Community College

Pre-req: ACC ELT 1206 Fund DC/AC

Course fee: Approx. $25

Enables the student to study, construct, test, and evaluate basic industrial control systems, including AC/DC motors,
stepper motors, power sources, generators, tachometers, line diagrams, and logic functions. Covers safety
standards and preventive maintenance.

ACC-ELT 2254 Industrial Wiring

69141003

.5 Elective credit/3.0 Credits - Arapahoe Community College

Pre-req: ACC ELT 1206 Fund DC/AC

Course fee: Approx. $25

Focuses on the required and recommended practice for industrial wiring. The National Electrical Code is applied to
industrial power and control wiring. Covers specification and installation of wiring, conduit, enclosures, and
termination components in lecture and applied during lab.

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Advanced Robotics

Pathway Prerequisites

Meet Your Instructors

Mike Shallenberger

Recommended Learning Sequence

Year 1

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Year 2

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Credit Opportunities

ACC-ELT 1206 Fundamental DC/AC

CTE Robotics and Mechatronics/Technology

ACC-ELT 2455 Fluid Power

ACC-ELT 2252 MOTORS & CONTROLS

ACC-ELT 2254 Industrial Wiring

ACC-EIC 1001 Electrical Print Reading

CTE Engineering & Technology WBL (Internship)

Additional Opportunities

Internships and Work-Based Learning

Summer 2025

Co-curriculars

Continuing Education Funding

Postsecondary Partner

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