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MEC 260 - Mechatronics Pneumatic & Hydraulic Technology


This course introduces pneumatic and hydraulic technologies and their common applications in the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.  The course presents fundamentals of electro-hydraulic/pneumatic pumps, compressors, regulators, valves, cylinders, and fluid power involving pressure.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  MEC 110 Introduction to Mechatronics

Credits: 3
Hours
2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Identify basic fluid mechanics principles and how they apply to fluid power equipment.
  2. Identify and apply fluid power symbols to design a fluid power system.
  3. Design and build a basic hydraulic and pneumatic system.
  4. Design and build controls and feedback for a fluid power system.
  5. Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and fluid power systems.