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AIT 115 Hydraulic Systems
Credit Hours:  3
Effective Term: Fall 2019
SUN#: None
AGEC: None
 Credit Breakdown: 2 Lectures, 3 Labs
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A, B, C, D, F
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Description: Overview of the NIMS areas of hydraulic systems of a manufacturing facility. Preparation to sit for the NIMS, (National Institute for Metalworking Skills), Duty Area 3: Basic Hydraulic Systems Certification Exam. Prerequisite or corequisite: AIT 100.


Prerequisites: AIT 100

Corequisites: AIT 100

Recommendations: Basic math skills.

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Comprehension Level) Read and interpret basic fluid power schematics including identifying schematic symbols, process flow, and operation of the components and systems. (CSLO 2,3,4)
2. (Application Level) Start up and shut down a hydraulic system and adjust hydraulic pressure control valves in a system that uses a fixed displacement pump. (CSLO 2,3,4)
3. (Analysis Level) Select and adjust hydraulic actuator speed using a flow control valve. (CSLO 2)
4. (Analysis Level) Inspect and change a hydraulic filter to maximize hydraulic fluid cleanliness. (CSLO 2,3,4)
5. (Analysis Level) Inspect, add, and change a hydraulic fluid (CSLO 2,3,4)
6. (Application Level) Connect, adjust, and disconnect flexible and rigid hydraulic conductors. (CSLO 2,3)
7. (Application Level) Install and test the operation of components in a basic hydraulic linear or rotary actuator given a schematic. (CSLO 2,3,4)
8. (Analysis Level) Troubleshoot a basic hydraulic linear or rotary circuit. (CSLO 2,3,4)
Internal/External Standards Accreditation
OSHA: www.osha.gov