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ELMT-1305-002 Basic Fluid Power
Prerequisite: INMT 1305 and ELPT 1311 - minimum grade of C
Basic fluid power course covering pneumatic and hydraulic systems, fluid power symbols, operating theory, components, vacuum and hydraulics, and basic electrical and manual controls.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
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:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
Handyman-in-your-pocket
Young/Glover
Published by Sequoia
ISBN 1-885071-29-9
Fluid Power: Hydraulics and Pneumatics (3nd Edition)
James R. Daines
Published by Goodheart-Wilcox
ISBN 978-1-63563-473-0
All other course materials will be presented via Blackboard.
Student will need access to a computer and the Internet to obtain course material presented through Blackboard.
Required Supplies:
Required Attire for Classroom/Lab Access:
Course Competencies:
Student will be able to:
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Department Expectations
All students in Technical Education are expected to abide by the Professional Code of Conduct. A copy is available on the main content page of the Blackboard course. Students will not be able to attend courses if not in compliance by the third class day.
Communication
The instructor will use AC email as the primary means of communicating with students. Students are responsible for e-mail messages sent to their AC email account; thus, students are responsible to check their AC email accounts. The instructor will only respond to emails sent from the student’s official AC email account and that identify the applicable class in the subject line or first sentence of the email. Further, emails should be professional using proper spelling, grammar, style and format, if the student expects a response.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is vital. Any acts of academic dishonesty will be penalized severely. The instructor has a zero tolerance policy in regard to academic dishonesty.
Evaluation and Grades
Each student’s grade will be based upon his/her performance on each of the course sections. The course has five sections as follows:
|
Grading Section |
Percentage |
|
Participation |
10% |
|
Chapter Tests |
20% |
|
Laboratory |
30% |
|
Mid-Term Exams |
20% |
|
Final Exam |
20% |
Grading Scale: A = 90 to 100, B = 80 to 89, C = 70 to 79, D = 60 to 69, F = Below 60
Participation
Students are expected to participate in class. Class participation includes asking relevant questions, adding to class discussions, participating in any group work, and otherwise contributing to the educational experience of the class. Absences will result in a grade of zero for the day.
Student should keep a well organized notebook for the class. This notebook should include course notes, laboratory assignments and rubrics, returned homework, and relevant course handouts.
Homework Assignments
Homework will be assigned from the textbook material and additional handouts. Students should complete all required performance tasks on time and at the required mastery level. Lab projects, and various assignments will be scored based on accuracy, neatness, completeness, skill, and level of detail.
All problems must be worked out and complete. Formulas and calculations must be included for each answer. Homework questions should be written out and the answer provided below the question. Work that is illegible or unprofessional will not be graded and will receive a zero. Unless the instructor specifies otherwise, all homework is due the first day of class each week.
Write neatly and take pride in your work.
Late Work
Students are expected to complete assignments in a timely fashion. Late assignments will have a 25% late penalty for every class day it is late. Late work will not be accepted after two weeks.
Laboratory
The lab portion of the class is very important to the understanding of fluid power. Once a lab assignment is completed by the class, we will move to the next assignment. Students who are absent will not be able to make up a lab assignment once the class has completed that assignments. Your attendance is critical to your success in the lab.
Lab Rules
1. Safety glasses will be worn at all times when working on lab projects.
2. Do not allow oil to drip on Lab-Volt manuals, wipe hands off before turning manual pages. Keep manuals clean as possible.
3. Read all the information at the beginning of each lab exercise before beginning lab work.
4. Follow each step in the manual carefully, do not skip steps.
5. Remove caps in hydraulic hose quick disconnects carefully. Do not damage or lose caps. Install caps back in quick disconnects when storing hoses.
6. Do not lay hoses on tables or other surface areas. Any hoses not being used should be stored away properly in trainer hose racks.
7. Wipe oil off of each component when storing and wipe work station down when lab is complete.
8. Keep oil wiped up on floors and avoid allowing hoses to drip on the floor when installing or storing.
9. Secure all components properly on trainer top when working on lab projects and secure them on sliding drawers when storing.
10. Shut the power unit off before connecting or disconnecting hoses and components.
Exams
Three Exams will be given during the semester. The Safety Exam will be calculated with your lab exercises. The mid-term and final will be worth 20% each. Each exam is designed to assess your understanding of, and the ability to apply, the textbook material, theories, and concepts related to the course. Exams will have multiple choice questions, true and false questions, and problems to solve. The Final Exam is comprehensive and will cover the entire course. A student must take the Final Exam to pass the course.
The exams can be made up for legitimate medical reasons only. Travel for business or pleasure or lack of planning on the part of the student will not warrant a make-up exam. No final make-up exam will be given after the last day of class.
Instructor's Statement
As your instructor, I am always willing to discuss your grades with you and explain how your grade was determined. If a grading error has been made on my part, I am always willing to correct the error.
Attendance is a requirement, and obligation for learning. Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes and is May 5th for this semester. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.
The attendance in the course will be monitored through the Blackboard system. A sign-out sheet will be provided at the end of each class. If you leave early without the consent of the instructor, you will be counted absent for the day. An early leave will be deducted the same amount as a tardy.
If a student misses class, it is his/her responsibility to get the notes from a classmate before the next class.
Dates Subject to Change at Instructor’s Discretion
|
Class |
Date |
Classroom |
Laboratory |
Homework |
|
One |
03/24 |
Course Introduction Review Syllabus Ch 3 Safety and Health Safety Exam |
Walkthrough and setup |
Read CH 1 &3 HW 1 (Ch 3) |
|
Two |
03/26 |
CH 1 Fluid Power Principles |
Lab 1-1
|
Read CH 2 HW 2 (Ch1) |
|
Three |
03/31 |
Turn in HW 1 & HW 2 CH 2 Fluid Power Systems |
Lab 1-2
|
Read CH 4 HW 3 (Ch 2) |
|
Four |
04/2 |
CH 4 Basic Physical Principles |
Lab 2-1 |
Read CH 5 HW 4 (Ch 4) |
|
Five |
04/07 |
Turn in HW 3 & HW 4 CH 5 Fluid Power Standards and Symbols |
Lab 4
|
Read CH 6 HW 5 (Ch 5) |
|
Six |
04/09 |
CH 6 Hydraulic Fluid |
Lab 5 |
HW 6 (Ch 6) |
|
Seven |
04/14 |
Turn in HW 5 & HW 6 Mid-Term Exam (Ch 1-6) |
|
Read CH 7 HW 7 (Ch 7) |
|
Eight |
04/16 |
CH 7 Source of Hydraulic Power |
Lab 2-2
|
Read CH 8 HW 8 (Ch 8) |
|
Nine |
04/21 |
Turn in HW 7 & HW 8 CH 8 Fluid Storage and Distribution |
Lab 7 Fittings
|
Read CH 9 HW 9 (Ch 9) |
|
Ten |
04/23 |
CH 9 Actuators |
Lab 2-3
|
Read CH 10 HW 10 (Ch 10) |
|
Eleven |
04/28 |
Turn in HW 9 & HW 10 CH 10 Controlling the System |
|
Read CH 11 HW 11 (Ch 11) |
|
Twelve |
04/30 |
CH 11 Accumulators |
Lab 2-4
|
Read CH 12 HW 12 (Ch 12) |
|
Thirteen |
05/05 |
Turn in HW 11 & HW 12 CH 12 Conditioning System Fluid |
Troubleshooting
|
Read CH 13 HW 13 (Ch 13) |
|
Fourteen |
05/07 |
Ch 13 Applying Hydraulic Power |
Circuits |
|
|
Fifteen |
05/12 |
Turn in HW 13 Review for Final Exam |
Lab Final Clean-Up |
Study for Final |
|
Sixteen |
05/14 |
Comprehensive Final Exam |
None |
None |
10/24/22 10:56 AM
10/24/22 10:57 AM