COURSE SYLLABUS
Spring 2008
COURSE NUMBER & TITLE: TECH 343 Servo & Non-Servo Hydraulics
Week	Topic	Chapter	Lab
1	Introduction to fluid power; advantages and applications of fluid power; open and closed loop systems.	1	---
2	Fluid properties: Liquids and gases, specific weight, density, and specific gravity	2	1
3	Fluid properties; Force, pressure, head, bulk modulus	2	2
4	Fluid properties: Viscosity and viscosity index Work, Power, and Energy: Pascal’s Law	2 3	---
5	Mechanics, applications of Pascal’s Law, force multiplication Exam #1 Energy, power and continuity equations	3	3
6	Continuity Bernoulli’s equation, Toricelli’s Theorem, and siphons	3	4
7	Losses in conductors: Laminar and turbulent flow, Reynolds Number, Darcy's equation.	4	5
8	Frictional losses: laminar vs turbulent flow, valve and fittings, equivalent length technique	4	---
9	Pumps and motors	5,7	6
10	Pumps and motors Exam #2	5,7	---
11	Hydraulic actuators	6	7
12	Hydraulic valves	8	---
13	Hydraulic conductors and fittings	10	8
14	Hydraulic circuit design	11	Open Lab (Practice!)
15	Hydraulic circuit design, maintenance	12	Lab Final TC114
16	Exam #3 - Final Exam: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am		TC115A

Attendance
The attendance policy for this course is covered in the USI Student Handbook. Be aware that excessive absenteeism may result in the lowering of the student's grade due to missed quizzes, lab experiences, or the failure to turn in required assignments on time.

Homework and Projects
Homework will be assigned - it is the student's responsibility to complete it. Answers will be provided for problems that do not have answers in the text. One or more design projects will be assigned. The due date for the project(s) will be announced in class.

Tests and Quizzes
Quizzes will be given at the discretion of the instructor. Tests will be given during the times noted on the syllabus, unless field trips or unforeseen circumstances (weather, etc.) require a deviation from the scheduled times.

General Information
Quizzes cannot be made up. Labs that are less than one week overdue will have 15% subtracted from the earned grade. No lab more than one week late will be accepted. Missed tests can be made up immediately upon the student's return to the next class session, providing the student's reason for absence is acceptable to the instructor.

Course Evaluation
Exams 1 - 3 = 60% total
Quizzes = 10% total
Semester Design Project = 15%
Labs = 15%

Grading Scale
A = 100% - 90%
B = 90% - 80%
C = 80% - 70%
D = 70% - 60%
F = less than 60%

NOTE
"The instructor retains the prerogative of changing or adjusting the course syllabus to best accommodate the pace of progression and the needs of the students. The syllabus may also be adjusted in order to permit scheduling of field trips to local businesses."

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITITES ACT COMPLIANCE
“If you have a disability, you are encouraged to register for disability support services in the Counseling Center. If you require an accommodation, please advise the instructor by the end of the first week of class. You may be required to provide written documentation to support these accommodations. The instructor will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that you have a fair opportunity to perform and participate in class.”