I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Hydraulic Theory
2. Course Prefix & Number:
DHET 1125
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course covers Hydraulic and Power Train related Safety concerns relating to general shop practices and tools used when maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing hydraulic and power train systems and components. The theory and operation of hydraulic and hydrostatic components and systems used on construction and truck related systems. Diagnostics and reading and understanding hydraulic schematics will be emphasized.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
DHET 1125 - Hydraulic Theory
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
DHET 1125 - Hydraulic Theory
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DHET 1126 | Hydraulic Lab | 5 cr. |
II. Transfer and Articulation
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
Military Experience
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s) |
Program Type |
|
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology |
AAS
|
|
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician |
Diploma
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Safety related to general shop practices, hydraulics and power trains systems and components, and testing, diagnosing, and repair
- Theory and operation of hydraulic and hydrostatic systems
- Pump identification and operation
- Motor identification and operation
- Identification and operation of pressure, directional, and volume control valves.
- Cylinder identification and operation
- Accumulator identification and operation
- Fluids, fittings, transfer components, and filteringCharacteristics of oils
- Usage and types of seals and gaskets materials
- Hydraulic diagnostic processes
- Electronic and standard paperback media
- Industry terms and abbreviations
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
-
Students are given selected components covered in class and can practice troubleshooting, repairing, and testing those components and systems. Students are given live equipment with failed systems or components and are required to successfully troubleshoot the problems and report or repair, and to perform failure analysis.
- During lab associated courses students are trained in, and directed to follow CLC and OEM safety policies and procedures
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Hydraulic Theory
2. Course Prefix & Number:
DHET 1125
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course covers Hydraulic and Power Train related Safety concerns relating to general shop practices and tools used when maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing hydraulic and power train systems and components. The theory and operation of hydraulic and hydrostatic components and systems used on construction and truck related systems. Diagnostics and reading and understanding hydraulic schematics will be emphasized.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
DHET 1125 - Hydraulic Theory
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
DHET 1125 - Hydraulic Theory
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DHET 1126 | Hydraulic Lab | 5 cr. |
II. Transfer and Articulation
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
Military Experience
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s) |
Program Type |
|
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology |
AAS
|
|
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician |
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
The student will be able to select the proper technical manual to troubleshoot a failure by following a troubleshooting flow chart using appropriate industry safety practices. |
| Apply ethical principles in decision-making |
The student will be able to pas @85% or better an alternative written test for a Web enhanced assignment |
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Safety related to general shop practices, hydraulics and power trains systems and components, and testing, diagnosing, and repair
- Theory and operation of hydraulic and hydrostatic systems
- Pump identification and operation
- Motor identification and operation
- Identification and operation of pressure, directional, and volume control valves.
- Cylinder identification and operation
- Accumulator identification and operation
- Fluids, fittings, transfer components, and filteringCharacteristics of oils
- Usage and types of seals and gaskets materials
- Hydraulic diagnostic processes
- Electronic and standard paperback media
- Industry terms and abbreviations
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
-
Students are given selected components covered in class and can practice troubleshooting, repairing, and testing those components and systems. Students are given live equipment with failed systems or components and are required to successfully troubleshoot the problems and report or repair, and to perform failure analysis.
- During lab associated courses students are trained in, and directed to follow CLC and OEM safety policies and procedures