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HMEC 1245: Hydraulic Systems
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Heavy Duty/Commercial Tranport
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to the principles of hydraulics, basic operation of a hydraulic system, types of hydraulic systems, and the interpretation of hydraulic diagrams. Topics included are from the Industry Training Authority Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program section C1. See: http://www.itabc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/partners/RTO/heavy-mechanical-foundation-march-2014.pdf for more information.
This course is part of the full-time Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the principles of hydraulics
- Describe the basic operation of a hydraulic system
- Describe types of hydraulic systems
- Interpret basic hydraulic diagrams
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 18
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 7
Total Hours: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 7
Total Hours: 25
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Percentages-ITA
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
50 |
Includes: quizzes, assignments and summative evaluation |
|
Lab Work |
50 |
Practical assignments (e.g., preparation, task completion, cleanup, document writing-service report) |
Course topics
- Principles of hydraulics
- Hydraulic system operation
- Hydraulic system types
- Hydraulic diagrams
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.