increasing enrollment in the aeronautical engineering technology program
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Increasing Enrollment in the Aeronautical Engineering Technology Program. By Isaac Parenteau. Agenda. The Need Description of the Project Budget Conclusion. Need. Problem: Airframe & Power Plant License Lack of Advertisement Ramifications: Economical Feasibility Gaps in Employment - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Increasing Enrollment in Increasing Enrollment in the Aeronautical the Aeronautical
Engineering Technology Engineering Technology ProgramProgram
By Isaac ParenteauBy Isaac Parenteau
AgendaAgenda
The NeedThe Need
Description of the ProjectDescription of the Project
BudgetBudget
ConclusionConclusion
NeedNeed
Problem:Problem:• Airframe & Power Plant LicenseAirframe & Power Plant License• Lack of AdvertisementLack of Advertisement
Ramifications:Ramifications:• Economical FeasibilityEconomical Feasibility• Gaps in EmploymentGaps in Employment• Program CancellationProgram Cancellation
Economical FeasibilityEconomical Feasibility
Expensive PartsExpensive Parts
• $2000 Pre-made Solar panel$2000 Pre-made Solar panel
$2.50 per remnant$2.50 per remnant
• $2500 power board$2500 power board
$400 x2 for batteries$400 x2 for batteries
• Lithium batteries substituted because of the lack of Lithium batteries substituted because of the lack of fundsfunds
Employment GapsEmployment Gaps
Degrees in Aerospace Declined 41% Degrees in Aerospace Declined 41% Between 1991-2000Between 1991-2000
75% Will Need to be Retrained75% Will Need to be Retrained
80% of the Positions Will Need a 80% of the Positions Will Need a College DegreeCollege Degree
Program CancellationProgram Cancellation
Unable to Fulfill Employment GapUnable to Fulfill Employment Gap
““VTC would be irresponsible if we VTC would be irresponsible if we spent thousands of dollars on a spent thousands of dollars on a program that had insufficient program that had insufficient enrollment” –Dr. Ty Handy, President enrollment” –Dr. Ty Handy, President of VTCof VTC
Project DescriptionProject Description
Eliminate the Airframe and Power Plant Eliminate the Airframe and Power Plant License Requirement.License Requirement.
Rename the Program to Better Suit its Rename the Program to Better Suit its CurriculumCurriculum
Add More Classes to Fill the GapAdd More Classes to Fill the Gap
Advertise to Local Companies and Schools.Advertise to Local Companies and Schools.
New CurriculumNew CurriculumFirst Year
Fall Courses Spring Courses
Classes Credits Classes Credits
INT 1000 Freshman Orientation 1 AER 2022 Spacecraft Systems II 3
AER 2021 Spacecraft Systems I 3 AER 2120 Aerospace Materials 3
ENG 10XX English* 3-4 CIS 1080 Intro to Spdsht & Db Mgmt 2
MAT 1420 Technical Math 5 MAT 1520 Calculus for Engineering 4
ELE XXXX AH/SS Elective ** 3 PHY 1041 Physics I 4
Total 18-19 Total 16
New CurriculumNew CurriculumSecond Year
Fall Courses Spring Courses
Classes Credits Classes Credits
AER 2072 Satellite Project 1 PHY XXXX Modern Physics 4
ENG 2080 Technical Communication 3 ELT 2072 Electronics 4
PHY 1042 Physics II 4 AutoCAD Class 3
ELE XXXX AH/SS Elective** 3 CNC Class 3
ELT 2071 Basic Electricity 3 ELE XXXX AH/SS Elective** 3
Total 14 Total 17
New CurriculumNew Curriculum
New CurriculumNew Curriculum = 65-66 Credits= 65-66 Credits
Old Curriculum Old Curriculum = 68 Credits= 68 Credits
Standard 4 Semesters for Associate Standard 4 Semesters for Associate Degree Degree
Modern PhysicsModern Physics
Physics from 1920’s – Present DayPhysics from 1920’s – Present Day
• Speed of LightSpeed of Light
• Einstein's TheoriesEinstein's Theories
• Atomic EnergyAtomic Energy
AutoCADAutoCAD
Computer Assisted DesignComputer Assisted Design
Current Technology for EngineeringCurrent Technology for Engineering
Incorporate class with the Mechanical Incorporate class with the Mechanical Engineering ClassEngineering Class
AutoCADAutoCAD
Transceiver
Communication board
Main motherboard
Sub motherboard
Battery box
Power board
Electronic board
I/F board
Transceiver
Communication board
Main motherboard
Sub motherboard
Battery box
Power board
Electronic board
I/F board
Figure 1- NASA’s Jet Propulsions Laboratory’s Galileo Spacecraft Designed With AutoCAD
Figure 2- Basic internal layout of a
Cube Satellite using AutoCAD
CNC ClassCNC Class
Computer Numerically Controlled Computer Numerically Controlled Milling MachineMilling Machine
Another Emerging TechnologyAnother Emerging Technology
Allows for 3-Axis MillingAllows for 3-Axis Milling
AdvertisementAdvertisement
TV AdvertisementTV Advertisement
Local High Schools or BusinessesLocal High Schools or Businesses
Promote the ProgramPromote the Program
ImpactImpact
New Name to Reflect New ProgramNew Name to Reflect New Program
No RequirementsNo Requirements
Learning New TechnologiesLearning New Technologies
Increased Revenue for VTCIncreased Revenue for VTC
BudgetBudget
Start- up Costs
ItemQuantity Cost
AutoCAD 2008 10 $1,600.00
CNC Machine (VMC VF-1YT)
1 $50,000.00
Subtotal $51,600.00
10% Indirect $5,160.00
Total $55,760.00
Recurring Costs (yearly)
ItemQuantity Cost
AutoCAD Instructor 1 $3600.00
CNC Instructor 1 $3600.00
Total $7200.00