COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE:	TECH 343 Servo & Non-Servo Hydraulics
CREDIT HOURS:	3
CONTACT HOURS:	5 (2 Lecture, 3 lab) 80 total
PREREQUISITE(S):	PHYS 175 Physics I and MATH 215 Survey of Calculus

Course Overview
This course is intended to give the student a broad overview of the principles of servo and non-servo fluid power systems and the components that comprise these systems. Pumps, valves, linear and rotary actuators, control devices and fluid conductors will be covered both in lectures and in the lab.

Course Objectives
At the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.	Size and specify the proper type and style of valve, pump, actuator, and/or fluid conductor to meet specific criteria.
2.	Calculate the power transmitted and lost through a fluid power system.
3.	Describe the mechanical parts of various fluid power components.
4.	Recognize and use the proper symbols for fluid power components and circuits.
5.	Design a fluid power system to perform a specified task.
6.	Describe and implement various manual, mechanical, and electronic methods for controlling and monitoring hydraulic circuit.
7.	Process online and reference information, real-time data from various types of instrumentation, and written instructions to formulate and write a proper laboratory report.

Delivery
Course delivery will consist of a combination of lectures, questions and answer sessions, demonstrations, and lab exercises where appropriate. One or more field trips to local industries may also be included.

Required Text
Anthony Esposito, Fluid Power with Applications, Sixth Edition, 2003; Simon & Schuster/A Viacom Company; ISBN 0-13-060899-8

For Further Reference
This document and many other course related documents can be found on the Engineering website at http://www.usi.edu/science/engineering/. Click on Course Work and then TECH 343 Hydraulics.