DESL 1200 - Fundamentals of Hydraulics

4.0 Credits

This course is the study of basic principles relating to hydraulic systems and component identification. Activities involving schematic usage and symbol identification enhance students’ diagnostic skills.

Prerequisites: (1) DESL 1000 with a grade of C or better

Lecture Hours: 2.0
Lab Hours: 6.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Work safely in the shop/laboratory without harm to oneself or other students
Gain the skill of tool usage through the hands on use of the student’s tools & hydraulic equipment/tools supplied by the college
Perform hydraulic component disassembly, inspection and assembly with a strong emphasis on quality work and cleanliness
Identify hydraulic parts and components with accepted industry terminology and schematics
Diagnose some hydraulic component failures
Explain the function and theory of hydraulic system components with proper terminology
Properly disassemble and assemble several hydraulic pumps
Properly use specialty hydraulic rebuilding tools
Use of industry standard and OEM hydraulic terminology in oral and written communications

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