3/12/2025 5:37:01 PM	DET 84 Course Outline as of Spring 2008	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DET 84	Title:  MOBILE HYDRAULICS
Full Title:  Mobile Hydraulics
Last Reviewed:1/22/2018

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.25		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	39.38
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	2.25		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	39.38
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.50			Contact Total	78.75
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  78.75

Total 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 63

Catalog Description:

Study of the theory, application and component parts of hydraulic systems. Emphasizes fundamentals in dismantling, inspection, troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic components commonly used in automotive, farm and construction service.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Completion of DET 80 and eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Study of the theory, application and component parts of hydraulic systems used in automotive, farm and construction service.  Emphasizes fundamentals in dismantling, inspection, troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic components.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Completion of DET 80 and eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.
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:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:	Fall 2014
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:

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 faulty hydraulic components.

5.  Change components in the system and reconnect and test for proper

   operation.

6.  Interpret instruction and repair manuals in order to diagnose systems

   and perform basic repair and maintenance procedures.

7.  Discuss and apply personal, shop, and environmental safety procedures.

Topics and Scope

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, filtration, and conduit

  b. pumps and motors

  c. valves

  d. actuators

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:

1. Complete reading (approximately) 30 pages a week and exercises related to the theory

  and operation of mobile hydraulic systems.

2. Perform maintenance and repair procedures for hydraulic systems and

  components.

3. Disassemble, evaluate and reassemble pumps, motors and cylinders.

4. Solve problems related to mobile hydraulic systems.

5. Lab reports

6. Quizzes

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
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 20 - 60%
Structured lab excercises
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 30 - 70%
Multiple choice, Completion, quizzes (4)
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Fundamentals of Service, Hydraulics: Deere & Co., 3rd Ed. 2006

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