HEAT 105 Fundamentals of Hydraulic Systems
Introduces the fundamentals of fluid power. Students will learn the basics of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, power units and actuators. Hydraulic theory and concepts will be explored as they apply to the heavy equipment and AG industries.
Prerequisite
Instructor permission
Notes
none
HEAT 105Fundamentals of Hydraulic Systems
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I. General Information
Department
Trade and Industry Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
4 credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
90
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
30
Prerequisite Narrative
Instructor permission
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
III. Catalog Course Description
Introduces the fundamentals of fluid power. Students will learn the basics of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, power units and actuators. Hydraulic theory and concepts will be explored as they apply to the heavy equipment and AG industries.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- 1. properly diagnose and repair HVAC, engine & fuel, steering & suspension, electrical & electronic, hydraulic, and powertrain systems as well as preventative maintenance in Ag and construction equipment.
- 2. meet or exceed the overall average score in the NOCTI evaluation for HVAC, engine & fuel, steering & suspension, electrical & electronic, hydraulic, and powertrain systems as well as preventative maintenance
- 3. meet NATEF standards in HVAC, engine & fuel, steering & suspension, electrical & electronic, hydraulic, and powertrain systems
- 4. improve scores from pre-test (in semester one) to post-test (in semester 3) in all areas: HVAC, engine & fuel, steering & suspension, electrical & electronic, hydraulic, and powertrain systems as well as preventative maintenance
- 5. adequately prepare themselves for employment in the heavy equipment and ag industry
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, power units and actuators
VI. Delivery Methodologies