Advanced Robotics

Mike Shallenberger
Advanced Robotics Pathway Developer
303-387-7808 | mshallenberger1@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.

  Stephen Morgan
  Advanced Manufacturing - Aerospace Pathway Developer
  303-387-7993 | smorgan1@dcsdk12.org

  With his degree in Industrial Design from Metropolitan State University, Stephen spent the first decade of his career immersed   in the world of manufacturing.  He gained hands-on experience through diverse industry roles, including mechanical design, CNC   operation, and welding & fabrication.  He also worked as a contractor at the Denver museum of Nature and Science, where he designed and built exhibits and tools to help demonstrate scientific concepts.

For the next ten years, Stephen transitioned to education, sharing his expertise as an Advanced Manufacturing teacher at CEC Early College, Community college of Denver, and Metropolitan State University of Denver.  While he is passionate about helping students build technical and professional skills, he particularly enjoys connecting them with industry professionals.

This passion is what led him to his current role as the Advanced Manufacturing Pathway Developer.  In his most recent role at MSU he partnered with York Space Systems to machine components for their satellite line, giving students the opportunity to do authentic work with industry partners and stat building their professional network - an experience he is now dedicated to creating for students at the Legacy Campus.

 

Fall Semester

ACC ELT 1206 - Fundamentals DC/AC (4.0 ACC Credits)

69141002 - 1.0 Practical Arts Credit/4.0 Credits - Arapahoe Community College

Pre/Corequisite: ACC Math 1140 or higher

Course fee: Approx. $35

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

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ACC ELT 2367 Intro to Robotics (1.0 ACC Credit)

69141006 - .5 Practical Arts Credit/1.0 Credit - Arapahoe Community College

Prerequisite: ACC ELT 1206 Fundamental DC/AC

Course fee: Approx. $10 Introduces basic robotics.

Enables the student to program a robot in a higher-level language to perform various tasks. Covers building and interfacing of sensor circuits.

Spring Semester

ACC ELT 2455 - Fluid Power (3.0 ACC Credits)

69141005 - .5 Practical Arts Credit/3.0 Credits - Arapahoe Community College

Prerequisite: None

Course fee: Approx. $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.

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ACC ELT 2252 - Motors & Controls (3.0 ACC Credits)

69141004 - .5 Practical Arts Credit/3.0 Credits - Arapahoe Community College

Prerequisite: 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.

Fall Semester

ACC ELT 2254-Industrial Wiring (3.0 ACC credits)

69141003 - .5 Practical Arts Credit/3.0 Credits - Arapahoe Community College

Prerequisite: 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 an

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ACC OSH 1300 - OSHA 10 (1.0 ACC Credit)

69141007 - .5 Practical Arts Credit/1.0 College Credit - Arapahoe Community College

Prerequisite: None

Course fee: Approx. $10

Provides a 10-Hour OSHA certification course for general industry and participants will review the current OSHA standards contained in 29 CFR 1910. Participants that complete the course will receive a certificate of completion from the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The course is taught by instructors certified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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CTE Eng & Tech Capstone

79148888S1/79148888S2 - .5 Practical Arts Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of year one &/or instructor approval

Course fee: Approx. $50

This course allows for individualized, advanced, and/or cumulative work in a program of study. This work is individualized to the student within a specific program of study to allow for specialized study. It may include problem-/project-based learning or preparation for industry certification. The specific content and course design is determined by the instructor, in collaboration with the individual student

Spring Semester

ACC EIC 1001-Electrical Print Reading (4.0 ACC credits)

69141001 - 1.0 Practical Arts Credit/4.0 Credits - Arapahoe Community College

Prerequisite: ACC ELT 1206 Fund DC/AC

Course fee: Approx. $50 

Teaches the skills needed to interpret electrical drawings properly

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(OPTIONAL) CTE Engineering & Technology Work Based Learning - Internship

79149999S1 / 79149999S2- .5 Practical Arts Credit (each semester)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of year one &/or instructor approval

Course fee: None This may be both onsite and/or external internship and apprenticeship opportunities with local industry partners. A contract/plan will need to be approved by the instructor.

 

**Concurrent Enrollment pairings beneficial to take at primary HS if offered:

ACC ENG 1021- English Comp I

• Internship and WBL opportunities with industry partners

• Battle Bots
• VEX Robots
• Technology Student Association (TSA)
• Skills USA

• PTECH