IT 208
Fluid Power
Syllabus
Spring 2017
Instructor:Norm Whittaker
Office: DCIT Bldg. 146
Phone: 775 753-2003
email:
Office Hours: Mondays 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays 10-11 a.m., Fridays by appointment only.
Course Title: / Fluid Power
Course Number: / IT 208B
Course Discipline: / Industrial Millwright
Course Description: / A review of fluid power mechanics with an emphasis on symbology, circuit operation, hydraulic component operation, and terminology.
Course Prerequisites:
Drop Date: / None
March 7th, 2016
Course Location: / DCIT Room #102 and DCIT Lab #111
Course Times:
Course Credits: / 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
1-4 credits
Textbooks
Required Textbooks: / NCCER Level #4- ISBN # 978-0-13-604506-9.
Course Goals
Upon the completion of this course, you will:
Ø Explain hydraulic system safety.
Ø Explain the principles of hydraulics.
Ø Identify and explain hydraulic fluids.
Ø Identify and explain hydraulic system parts.
Ø Identify and explain hydraulic pumps.
Ø Identify and explain hydraulic motors.
Learner Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Ø Identify the essential elements of a hydraulic circuit.
Ø Trace flow through a hydraulic system using a schematic of the system.
Ø Disassemble and repair components of a hydraulic system.
Ø Diagnose & correct problems in a hydraulic system.
Method of Instruction
A combination of reading, lecture, discussion, demonstrations, and film/video presentations will be used in classroom training. Hands-on-training in circuit function will take place in the shop using hydraulic training simulators and actual hydraulic equipment.
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Course Assessment
Students will be tested for knowledge and skill attainment through written tests comprised of questions taken from handouts, reading assignments, and lectures. Laboratory assessments will consist of practical, verbal and written examinations. Quizzes may be unannounced, but tests (except pretest) will be announced at least one class period before they are given.
Course Requirements
Ø Safety principles will be covered as pertaining to the subject matter.
Ø Students will complete training on all needed shop equipment.
Ø Students will be required to hand in shop exercise assignments.
Attendance Policy: / You are expected to attend all class meetings. Missing a day of class in the millwright program is equivalent to missing a week of regular classes. Students are also in an accelerated program with numerous classes that coincide with each other. Therefore, the attendance policy is as follows:
A) 1st Absence of the semester……Verbal warning.
B) 2nd Absence of the semester……Written warning stating that the third absence may result in a withdrawal from class and/or loss of the MTC scholarship.
C) 3rd Absence of the semester……. Removal from program.
All course work is due on the assigned dates whether or not the student is present. The instructor assumes no responsibility for making sure students receive any course material for which they were absent.
Tardies: Two late arrivals will count as one absence. A late arrival is anything later than 7:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. depending on which session they are attending (morning or afternoon).
Students with Disabilities: / Great Basin College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1973. A qualified student must furnish current verification of disability. The Director of Services for Students with Disabilities (Julie G. Byrnes) will assist qualified students with disabilities in securing appropriate and reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids and services. For more information or further assistance, please call 775-753-2271.
Grading Policy and Grading Scale
Grades will be weighted according to the following scale:
Class Participation, Assignments, Tests and Quizzes – 50%
Lab Assignments and Practical Lab Demonstrations – 50%
Grade Scale:
A 94% – 100%
A- 90% - 93%
B+ 87% – 89%
B 84% - 86%
B- 80% - 83%
C+ 77% – 79%
C 74% - 76%
C- 70% - 73%
D+ 67% – 69%
D 64% - 66%
D- 60% - 63%
F Below 59%
Additional Information: Instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus during the semester.