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DEMR-1316-001 Basic Hydraulics
Prerequisite: MCHN 1320
Fundamentals of hydraulics including components and related systems
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Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
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(3 sch; 2 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
Text book - Heavy Duty Trucks Systems 6th Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1-4354-8382-8
ISBN-10: 1-4354-83820
Authors: Sean Bennett
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Workbook - Heavy Duty Truck Systems 6th Edition.
ISBN-13: 978-1435483835
ISBN-10: 1435483839
Authors: Sean Bennett
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Every student will be required to wear an approved AC logo shirt or a company shirt with company logo from the company that the student works for, to both class and lab. Pants will be respectable and wore properly, waist up around the waist where they belong. Safety glasses are the responsibility of the student and will be worn at all times while in the shop/lab environment. Clean up materials will be supplied as needed. Special tools will be supplied as needed. Safety shoes/boots, with slip resistance soles. Steel toes not required. No regular tennis shoes allowed.
Tools are not required to be brought to class by the student. Necessary tools and equipment are provided for in class use for assigned class and lab projects.
Tools are required for student employment during program and before graduation. Tool Purchase Opportunities with discounts at Sears, Mac, Snap-on and Western Equipment will be given and encouraged.
Cost for these tools and boxes average $1500.00 - $2000.00. You are responsible for purchasing these tools before graduation.
Required professional and safety attire is mandatory for class and laboratory participation.
An introduction to basic principles of hydraulics The student will get hands on experience on hydraulic components and systems; read and interpret technical manuals; and identify hydraulic components, diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
Lecture and discuss Textbook Chapters 13. ASE format multiple choice tests.
Lectures and hands on assignments help prepare students to learn hydraulic systems and to be prepared to work on hydraulic systems.
Workbook and textbook Chapters 13 assignments to be finished and turned in for grading and review for test.
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Maturity, honesty and respect is required and given.
As a participating student in Amarillo College Technical Programs, you will be expected to act, perform and train in a professional manner.
Compliance with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct is mandatory for class participation.
Students must come to class wearing the appropriate AC uniform shirt or a company shirt with the company logo from the company that the student works for.
Student MUST wear safety glasses in the shop/lab.
No cell phones are to be in use during class unless requested by instructor.
Students will be respectful of other classes being conducted in the building, respectful of instructor.
Students are expected to dress appropriately (shirts tucked in, no profanity on clothing, pants must be worn in the proper location (around the waist).
No head gear to be worn in building, except in shop, then must be worn appropriately.
No tobacco or e-vape use on campus.
Student will have the text book out following along with lecture and participating in the lecture and class.
Final grade will be figured by Home work will be worth 10%, Test will be worth 15%, Attendance will be worth 40%, Assignments will be worth 10% and Shop will be worth 25%.
Final grade = Sum of Average of home work grades X 10% + Test X 15%, + Attendance grade X 40%, + Assignments average X 10% and Shop grade X 25%.
Shop/lab projects grade is at the instructor’s discretion.
Homework is due the class day after the test for the chapter(s), or 10 points will be taken off grade of the homework for each class day that it is late. Homework for the last chapter(s) of the course is due day of the last test.
All job work sheets are due by the next shop class after the job work sheet was to be done or five points will be taken from the grade for each class day late.
Shop write ups are due by the next shop day or five points will be taken off the shop write up for each class day that it is late.
Lose of points from being absent; tardiness and leaving early totaling 3 days will result in a failure grade.
Instructor holds the rights to add to the points or take points away, depending on student’s performance.
Student following of the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct will be considered in the final grade.
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| 70% and Less Than 80% | C |
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Class attendance is mandatory and will effect final grade. Learning tricks of the trade will only come from attending lectures and hands on instruction. Points will be taken off for tardiness and leaving early.
Being absent 3 days will result in a failing grade, no matter what the students other grades add up to. Points taken off for tardy and early departures will be at instructor’s discretion. Leaving without signing out is same as Early Departure Unexcused. Signing out early without instructor’s permission is same as Early Departure Unexcused. Students must sign themselves in and out. Students are not allowed to sign another student in or out. Instructor holds the rights to add to the points or take points away, depending on student’s performance. |
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This schedule is a tentative outline of times and test. These dates are subject to change dependent on speed of individual classes and informational transition to students. If you plan on missing any days of instruction, your instructor must be given this information in writing, or E-Mail. Failure to follow these instructions forfeits the student’s ability to make up work test outside of the instructors permission.
This class will meet 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Module 1 Discuss syllabus, class, shop/lab objectives, instructor’s expectations of students in class and in shop/lab and attendance.
Module 2 Lecture and discussion Working Safely with Hydraulics. Questions and answers.
Module 3 Shop/lab, work on projects. Questions and answers.
Module 4 Test . Questions and answers. Lecture Chapter 13. Questions and answers.
Module 5 Assign questions at end of chapter 13 in text book and work book. Shop/lab, work on projects.
Module 6 Lecture and discussion. Questions and answers.
Module 7 Chapter 13 homework is due. Questions and answers about homework. Shop/lab, work on projects.
Module 8 Test Chapter 13. Lecture hydraulic circuit components. Questions and answers.
Module 9 Shop/lab, work on projects Questions and answers.
Module 10 Questions and answers. Homework is due. Questions and answers about homework.
Module 11 Shop/lab, work on projects. Questions and answers.
Module 12 Test. Finishing and wrapping up. Questions and answers.
Enrolling in this class will qualify the student for large Snap-on and MAC tool discounts on required tools for class and work. See instructor.
Students are advised to have an after one job as a Diesel Technician helper at a local dealership or repair facility. Job placement is available based on employer's needs at the time.
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