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FREEU mini-mester 2016-2017  

2016-2017 minimester begins when your group schedules it.

 

Course Prefix, Number, Title: PNEU-128  Pneumatics  For assignments click here.


self paced section (no instructor, no registration fee)

Equivalent Contact and Credit Hours: 5 contact, 3 credit Web based
 

Course Description: This course introduces the basic components and functions of pneumatic systems. Topics include standard symbols, control valves, control assemblies, actuators, FRL units, maintenance procedures, switching and control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of a pneumatics power system, including basic design, application, and troubleshooting.
 

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: None
 

Class Location: on line

Class Meeting Times and Days: Saturdays
 

Name of Instructor: TBA

Telephone Extension: TBA

Office Location: TBA

Office Hours and Days: TBA
 

Required Textbook(s): Basic Pneumatics Revised by Jay F. Hooper

ISBN-10: 1611634113 or ISBN-13: 978-1611634112

Available on Amazon.com for about $26

 
 

Required Materials: Listed on page 107 and 108 of the textbook if your group wants to do all of the labs.
 

Student Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will have a general overview of the course material covered and will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

1) Read standard pneumatic symbols

2) Read standard pneumatic prints

3) Troubleshoot common pneumatic circuits  
 
 

Methodology: Lecture, lab, demonstration, and hands on activities.
 

Course Requirements:
 

Evaluation of Performance: Written tests 60% Labs 20%

Demonstration of competencies 20%
 

College Grading Scale: 94 - 100 A

86 - 93 B

78 - 85 C

70 - 77 D

69/Below F
 

Quality of Instruction Statement: The Freeu faculty members are committed to providing quality instruction. If there is a concern about the instruction provided, treatment of an individual or a group of students, or professional conduct of instructors, consult with either the faculty member or Freeu.
 

College Attendance Policy: Regular attendance in class is essential to receiving the maximum benefit from the educational experience. A student is to attend all classes and lab sessions. In all cases of absences, the student is responsible for making upall missed class work.  

Course Outline and/or Schedule:
 

Fundamentals
 

Primary air treatment
 

Schematic and graphic symbols
 

General force equation
 

Low pressure pneumatic fittings
 

Secondary air treatment
 

Basic pneumatic circuit construction and troubleshooting
 

The physical world of a machine
 

Transmission of force and energy
 

Check valves, accumulators, and cylinders
 

Flow control valves

 

Directional control valves 

 


 
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