SRJC Course Outlines

12/8/2024 7:33:32 AMDET 84 Course Outline as of Spring 2002

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  DET 84Title:  MOBILE HYDRAULICS  
Full Title:  Mobile Hydraulics
Last Reviewed:1/22/2018

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled4.5017 max.Lecture Scheduled76.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled4.508 min.Lab Scheduled76.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total9.00 Contact Total153.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  153.00Total Student Learning Hours: 306.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  DET 63

Catalog Description:
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The study of fluid power as it applies to the use and function of mobile machinery and vehicles. Includes a study of the technical language of fluid power, including graphical symbols and industrial standards. Lab exercises cover the inspection and repair of hydraulic systems and components.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Completion of DET 80.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description: Untitled document
The study of fluid power as it applies to the use and function of mobile machinery and vehicles. Includes a study of the technical language of fluid power, including graphical symbols and industrial standards. Lab exercises cover the inspection and repair of hydraulic systems and components.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Completion of DET 80.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:Fall 2014
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1.  Explain the operating principles of fluid power systems.
2.  Describe and diagram hydraulic system design.
3.  Apply the nomenclature of hydraulics and use and interpret the proper
   symbols.
4.  Identify hydraulic system components.
5.  Examine and evaluate faulty hydraulic components.
6.  Change components in the system and reconnect and test for proper
   operation.
7.  Interpret instructions and repair manuals in order to diagnose systems
   and perform basic repair and maintenance procedures.
8.  Discuss and apply personal, shop, and environmental safety procedures.
[Outcomes and objectives meet or exceed NATEF Applied Academic & Workplace
Skills for Medium/Heavy Truck Technicians (Reference Standard 6.5, ASE
Program Certification Standards manual, 1998.)]

Topics and Scope
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Unit 1: Principles of Hydraulics
       a. basic laws of fluids
       b. graphic symbols
       c. system operation
Unit 2: System Design
       a. block type system
       b. open and closed systems
       c. hydraulic circuits
Unit 3: Hydraulic Components
       a. reservoirs, filtration, and conduit
       b. pumps and motors
       c. valves
       d. actuators
       e. accessories
       f. component compatibility
Unit 4: Maintenance & Repair
       a. basic troubleshooting
       b. cleaning procedures
       c. failure analysis
       d. general maintenance
       e. component repairs
Unit 5: Safety
       a. personal
       b. shop
       c. environmental

Assignments:
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1. Complete readings and exercises related to the theory and operation of
  mobile hydraulic systems.
2. Perform maintenance and repair procedures for hydraulic systems and
  components.
3. Research and report on a specific hydraulic system.
4. Practice examining and evaluating faulty hydraulic components.
5. Solve problems related to mobile hydraulic systems.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 25%
Homework problems, Lab reports, Quizzes
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
20 - 60%
Class performances, STRUCTURED LAB EXERCISES
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 60%
Multiple choice, Completion, Essay
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 20%
Attendance and participation.


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Fundamentals of Service, Hydraulics: Deere & Co., 2nd Ed. 1998

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