ELTR 1082 Pneumatics and Electro-Pneumatics Syllabus 010 Spring 2026

Credit Hours 2.00 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical/Lab Hours 2
Type of Credit
CIP Code
47.0105
Course Meeting Time

Day Section:

Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:00

Thursday 1:00 - 3:00

Night Section:

Thursday 5:30 - 9:30 

Course Description

This course surveys the basics of pneumatic and electro-pneumatics as they apply to industrial pneumatic systems. The operation and use of components associated with pneumatic systems will be discussed. The student will demonstrate his/her ability in practical application of valves, actuators, cylinders, compressors, filters, and other components common to pneumatic systems. Basic electrical circuits that control common industrial pneumatic circuits will be discussed. The student will demonstrate his/her ability in practical application electro-pneumatics.

Prerequisites

Faculty Contact Information

Faculty Name
Patrick Klette
Faculty Email
Faculty Phone
8158028868
Faculty Office Number
T113
Faculty Student Support Hours

Tuesday 8:00 - 9:30am and 12:15 - 1:00pm

Wednesday 9:15 - 10:15 via e-mail

Thursday 8:00 - 9:30am and 12:15 - 1:00pm

Course Information

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Perform the basic math functions that pneumatic systems are based on.
  2. Design and install basic electrical pneumatic systems.
  3. Describe, install, and troubleshoot pneumatics pneumatic systems.
  4. Identify pneumatic components commonly used in pneumatic systems.
  5. Develop and demonstrate safe work habits and techniques in the use of pneumatic systems.
  6. Read and create pneumatic schematic drawings.
Topical Outline
  1. Pneumatic System Fundamentals
  2. Pneumatic System Components
  3. Pneumatic System Conditioning
  4. Means of Transmission
  5. Pneumatic System Electrical Control
  6. Factory Tour
  7. Pneumatic Systems Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Textbook/s and Course Materials

Fluid Power Systems, 3rd Edition© 2022 ISBN: 978-0-8269-3637-0

Author: Patrick J. Klette

Methods of Evaluation

Homework 14%                                            100 - 93 = A

Attendance 1%                                              92 - 85 = B

Lab work 20%                                                84 - 78 = C

Quizzes 25%                                                  77 – 71 = D

Lab Final 20%                                                70 below = F

Pneumatic Written Final 20%

Academic Division

Business, Technology & Human Services

Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650

Course Policies

Regular attendance at all scheduled class sessions is expected.

If a student misses more hours of class that the number of semester hours credit to be earned in the course, he or she may receive a failing grade for the course.

Safety glasses must be worn at all times during labs. Failure to do so will result in you being asked to leave.

A scientific calculator is required for this class.

Course Calendar

Course Calendar

Unit and Chapter

Unit 1 – 11Pneumatic System Fundamentals
Unit 2 – 12 Pages 359 - 368Pneumatic Power Supplies
Unit 3 – 12 Pages 369-382Pneumatic System Components
Unit 4 - HandoutPneumatic Logic
Unit 5 – 13Pneumatic System Conditioning
Unit 6 -14Pneumatic System Electrical Control
Unit 7 -15Pneumatic Systems Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Unit 8Final

College Policies, Resources and Supports

College Policies

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