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IMT 131 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics


Class: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4
This course covers the basic technology and principles of hydraulics and pneumatics.

Course Topics:

  • Pascal’s Laws
  • Gas Laws
  • Seals and packing
  • Applications of fluid power
  • Various valves
  • Safety

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:

  • Notebook
  • Calculator
  • Safety glasses
  • Tool Kit

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identify hydraulic and pneumatic operations, systems, and components.
  2. Identify the basic principles of hydraulic power.
  3. Assemble various working hydraulic circuits from schematic and pictorial drawings.
  4. Demonstrate the correct procedure in the breakdown, inspection and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders.
  5. Demonstrate the correct procedure in the breakdown, inspection, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic valves.
  6. Disassemble, inspect, and test the operation of various pumps.
  7. Demonstrate safety and good work habits.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021