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COURSE OUTLINE
Central Arizona College 8470 N. Overfield Road Coolidge, AZ 85228 Phone: (520) 494-5206 Fax: (520) 494-
Prefix/Number: MET 132
Course Title: Fluid Power (Hydraulics-Pneumatics)
Course Description :
Theory, production, consumption, control and application of the transmission of energy through hydraulic and pneumatic components, including valves, actuators, pumps and circuits with application laboratory activities.
Semester Hours : 3 Times for Credit: 1
Lecture/Lab Ratio : 2 lectures, 3 labs
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Cross Listed: None
Grading Options: A/F
Approved Modalities: F2F
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Learning Outcome Statements:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the design, construction and theory of operations of basic fluid power systems.
- Describe the function of fluid power pumps.
- Recognize and define terminology and nomenclature related to the fluid power industry.
- Describe the function of fluid power accumulators and actuators.
- Recognize and define functions of various components in fluid power systems.
- Interpret symbols, schematics and circuits.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and build circuits with fluid power components.
- Use appropriate test equipment.
- Use safe working habits and procedures.
- Identify and explain the purpose and functions of valves, actuators, pumps, motors and controls in fluid power applications.
- Apply fluid power theories to actual circuits and systems.
- Design simple PLC control program to a fluid power system.
- Explain and define reasoning behind safety in a fluid power setting.
Standards:
The student will meet the learning outcomes at the following level, degree or measurement:
- Students will recognize and define the design, construction and theory of fluid power systems with a minimum of 70% accuracy.
- Students will define and discuss the functions of fluid power pumps at a minimum of 70% accuracy.
- Students will define a minimum of 80% of given industry terms/nomenclature.
- Students will recognize and define the functions of accumulators and actuators with a minimum of 70% accuracy.
- Students will explain functions associated with various components in fluid power at 70% accuracy.
- Students will read and interpret circuits with a minimum of 70% accuracy.
- Students will create and problem solve circuits with a minimum of 70% accuracy.
- Students will explain, define and apply fluid power safe procedures at 100%.
AGEC/Special Requirements: None
Revised: 01/
