ELTR 1073 Hydraulic Systems Syllabus 020 Fall 2026

Credit Hours 3.00 Lecture Hours 2 Clinical/Lab Hours 3
Type of Credit
CIP Code
47.0105
Course Meeting Time

Mon/Weds 12-2:30pm

Course Description
This course surveys the basics of hydraulics applied in both industrial and some mobile hydraulic systems. The operation and use of components associated with hydraulic systems will be discussed. The student will demonstrate his/her ability in practical application of valves, actuators, cylinders, pumps, filters and other components common to hydraulic systems.
General Education Outcomes

General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:

  1. Critical Thinking

Faculty Contact Information

Faculty Name
Mike Kettley
Faculty Email
Faculty Phone
815-802-8856
Faculty Office Number
T117
Faculty Student Support Hours

T/Th 9-11am

Course Information

Course Outcomes

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

  1. Perform the basic math functions that hydraulic systems are based on.
  2. Design and install basic electrical hydraulic systems.
  3. Describe, install, and troubleshoot hydraulics hydraulic systems.
  4. Identify hydraulic components commonly used in hydraulic systems.
  5. Develop and demonstrate safe work habits and techniques in the use of hydraulic systems.
  6. Read and create hydraulic schematic drawings.
Topical Outline
  1. Fluid power in the Industry
  2. Fluid Power System Principles
  3. Hydraulic System Fundamentals
  4. Hydraulic Pumps
  5. Directional Control
  6. Flow Control
  7. Hydraulic Actuators
  8. Midterm Test and Lab
  9. Pressure Control
  10. Hydraulic Fluid Maintenance
  11. Fluid Power Systems Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  12. Means of Transmission 
Textbook/s and Course Materials

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

Author: Patrick J. Klette

Methods of Evaluation

In Class Assignments 5%

Homework 9%                                             100 - 93 = A

Attendance 1%                                            92 - 85 = B

Lab work 25%                                              84 - 78 = C

Quizzes 20%                                                77 – 71 = D

Lab Final 20%                                              70 below = F

Written Final 20%

 

TOTAL 100%

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 than 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

Unit and Chapter

 

Unit 1 - 1Fluid power in the Industry
Unit 2 – 2Fluid Power System Principles
Unit 3 – 3Hydraulic System Fundamentals
Unit 4 – 5Hydraulic Pumps
Unit 5 – 6Directional Control
Unit 6 – 7Flow Control
Unit 7 – 8Hydraulic Actuators
Unit 8 – 9Pressure Control
Unit 9 – 9Pressure Control Valves Continued
Unit 10 – 10Hydraulic Fluid Maintenance
Unit 4Means of Transmission
 Final Test and Lab

College Policies, Resources and Supports

College Policies

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Resources

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  • Clubs and organizations
  • Counseling and referral services
  • Office of disability services
  • Student complaint policy
  • Transfer services
  • Tutoring services, etc.