Applied curricula in space exploration and intelligent robotic systems (APPLE)

1. Joint Project: Capacity Building in the Field of Higher Education ERASMUS+ 2016 Applied curricula in space exploration and intelligent robotic systems (APPLE) Project overview Kick-Off Meeting Berlin, 23 - 24.03.2016 Prof. Dr. - Eng. Klaus Brieß

2. APPLE facts • Selection results of call EAC/A04/2014 • 736 applications received • 147 (20%) proposals recommended for funding Theme for cooperation Modernisation of curriculum by developing and innovative courses and methodologies using ECTS, the three cycle system and the recognition of degrees. Target countries / priorities This application addresses priorities in curricula reform: Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus -engineering/engineering trades Project duration: 3 years Project type: Joint project, cross-regional Budget size (Tempus Grant) 999.111,- EUR Consortium size: 25 organisations

3. Project objectives • improve the quality of higher education and enhance its relevance for the labour market and society; • improve the level of competences and skills in HEIs by developing new and innovative education programs; • support the modernisation and internationalisation of the HE in space exploration in the targeted Universities in KZ, RU and BY through innovation of two cycles curricula • analyse the educational needs in space exploration and robotic systems through problem and job analysis and review the current curricula • update the current curricula in space exploration and robotic systems according • develop, implement and accredit curricula including ECTS • bring the HEIs of PC closer to the Labour Market

4. Main goals • 14 core curricula/modules • Space electronics and remote sensing devices • Processing and Database Creation for Ionosphere Exploration • Intelligent robotic systems for space exploration • CAD tools for design of systems on chip • Celestial mechanics for space mission engineering • Advanced Microelectronics: design of custom integrated circuits in CMOS technologies for space applications • Development of space-grade embedded systems • Electronic Design and Assembly or Space Systems • Digital Signal Processing on Satellite Systems • Energy Efficiency of Onboard Systems and Equipment • Equipment and Innovation Strategy Management • Combined Robotic Platform • Model based mechatronic systems modelling methodology in conceptual design stage • Embedded system and robotic education in a blended learning environment utilizing remote and virtual labs • 6 Transferable curricula/modules • Soft skills for engineers. Knowledge management/ Productivity improvements/ Start-up initiatives • Interdisciplinary awareness for engineers • Employability and survival on labor market • Situational coaching in student based learning • Effective communication with groups • Practice oriented training module on Eng. Management Methods and Business Administration Updated current curricula in the target field • Linking to the labor market • Establishing Technology Transfer Programme Office (TETRO) with stakeholders support • Linking to the labor market • Establishing Material Engineering Service Office (MESO) with stakeholders support • New supporting learning environment • Joint web based platform • Space Robotics Laboratory (ROBOLAB)

5. List of partners EU partners Partner countries / target universities

6. List of partners Partner countries/target universities Associated partners

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10. Main activities for 1st Project Year Project Year 1 • 1. Delivery of the a set of new curricula and modules (EU) • - 1st Part till 01.05.2017 • - 2nd Part till 01.07.2017 • 2. Equipment purchase for ROBOLAB &TETRO (TUB/ECM) • - RU: 01.06.2017- 01.10.2017 • - BY: 01.07.2017- 01.11.2017 • - KZ:01.07.2017 – 01.12.2017 • 3. Next Meeting (venue will be defined) • July-September 2017 • 4. 1st Training for teachers and professionals and coordination meeting PMB • - February 2017 at TMM in February 2018

11. Work plan overview Disseminations & Sustainable Activities • Timetables for publications, information and sustainability by each partner • Activities by TETRO • Involvement of representatives from stakeholders and universities outside the consortium • “APPLE Plus" agreement. • Conferences & workshops • Project web portal • Involving stakeholders • Finding and attracting sponsors • Commercialization of results

12. Work plan overview Project Quality Control Project Quality control will be implemented on the basis of the target university's quality assurance systems. Internal/external evaluation: In order to set up effective quality control mechanism, the Internal Evaluation Board (IEB) will be appointed. The list of activities will include: comparison with timetable of the project activities in the work plan. Self-evaluation of outcomes and their quality in form of questionnaire / interview reports received from target students /academics/ stakeholders, and graduates groups. Local coordinators from target universities have to provide IEB every 6 months with self-evaluation reports of the work plan progress. External evaluation will be carried out by DAAD, NEO of partner countries and individual project's expert.

13. Work plan overview Project Management A Project Management Board (PMB) – Project Council - will be formed as a strategic decision-making body inclusive one representative from each consortium member who at the same time will operate as local coordinators in their institutions. The local coordinator will lead the special formed Local Project Team (LPT) of his institution. Coordination meetings: International, regional and local/hosting coordination meetings. Daily project administration and coordination: project management, administration and coordination will be carried out by the coordinator (TUB) and project manager (ECM) with LPT from target universities.

14. Management structure and decision making process (PMB established)

15. Project Budget Overview

16. Staff costs • To cover the costs of staff necessary for the achievement of project results • and on the condition that their salary for the same tasks is compensated only • once. • Administrative or academic tasks: • Curricula development/implementation • Project administration/management • A duly filled in, signed and stamped staff convention (Annex 1 of these guidelines) for each person employed in the project • Time-sheets (the date, number of hours worked on these dates, tasks performed (short description). • Proof of payment if staff is remunerated by the project directly (full-time, part-time, occasional or top-up of regular salary (i.e. bank transfer) • Employment contract Contractual rules

17. Travel costs • To cover the costs of travel of staff for mobilities: • teaching/training assignments, retraining of staff, master classes • update of courses • short visits for coordination and planning • Dissemination • based on unit costs/principle of the "triggering event" • Prove that activities have been actually and properly implemented • Expected outputs have been produced but they will not have to justify the costs actually incurred. • flexibility in the way they manage the funds • necessary for the implementation of the activities concerned

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20. Equipment - 27.000,00 for each PC university • to cover the costs of equipment directly relevant to the project’s objectives such as: • books, e-books; • ROBOLAB: PC Pool & Interactive Learning Room; Lab equipment; Software set; • TETRO: PC, HD-Projector, MFD, Software; Purpose • The equipment must: • be exclusively universities usage and integrated into study process • be recorded in the inventory of the institution where it is installed • Upon prior approval of the coordinator Contractual rules

21. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! Coordinator, TUB: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Brieß Head of the Chair of Space Technology Klaus.Brieß@tu-berlin.de