SRJC Course Outlines

11/3/2024 9:15:10 PMDET 184 Course Outline as of Fall 2014

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  DET 184Title:  MOBILE HYDRAULICS  
Full Title:  Mobile Hydraulics
Last Reviewed:1/22/2018

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled2.2517.5 max.Lecture Scheduled39.38
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled2.258 min.Lab Scheduled39.38
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total4.50 Contact Total78.75
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  78.75Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:  AGMEC 84
Formerly:  DET 84

Catalog Description:
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Study of the theory, application and component parts of hydraulic systems. Emphasizes fundamentals in inspection, troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic components commonly used in agricultural and construction equipment.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 and Course Completion of DET 179

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Study of the theory, application and component parts of hydraulic systems. Emphasizes fundamentals in inspection, troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic components commonly used in agricultural and construction equipment.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 and Course Completion of DET 179
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
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:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



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.  Apply the nomenclature of hydraulics and use and interpret the proper
   symbols.
3.  Identify and assess hydraulic system components.
4.  Examine and evaluate hydraulic components.
5.  Replace components in the system and test for proper operation.
6.  Interpret instructions and repair manuals to diagnose systems, perform basic repair and maintenance.
7.  Discuss and apply personal, shop, and environmental safety procedures.

Topics and Scope
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1. Principles of hydraulics
  a. basic laws of fluids
  b. graphic symbols
  c. system operation
2. System design
  a. block type system
  b. open and closed systems
  c. hydraulic circuits
3. Hydraulic components
  a. reservoirs
  b. filtration
  c. hoses and tubing
  d. pumps
  e. motors
  f. valves
  g. accumulators
4. Maintenance & repair
  a. basic troubleshooting
  b. cleaning procedures
  c. failure analysis
  d. general maintenance
  e. component repairs
5. Safety
  a. personal
  b. shop
  c. environmental

Assignments:
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1. Complete reading (approximately) 30 pages a week
2.  Complete force, area and pressure calculation worksheets
3. Perform maintenance and inspection procedures and prepare written reports
4. Disassemble, evaluate and reassemble components
5. 3 to 5 exams

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
10 - 30%
Reports
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 25%
Force, area and pressure calculation worksheets
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
20 - 40%
Component evalutation
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 50%
Multiple choice, short essay
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Fundamentals of Service, Hydraulics: Deere & Co., 3rd Ed. 2006

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