Spring 2011 Syllabus
WE 120
Hydraulics
3 Credit Hours
Textbook
Industrial Hydraulic Technology
ISBN 1-55769-025-1
Parker
Division of Business, Sciences, & Technology
Instructor: Randy Gantvoort
HYDRAULICS
Spring 2011 Syllabus
Course Number: WE 120
Time & Day: Section A 1:30 – 4:30 pm Mon
Section B 6:00 – 9:00 pm Mon
Section C 1:30 – 4:30 pm Wed
Location: Room 103 in the Wind Energy Facility
Instructor: Randy Gantvoort
Office: WE Hanger Facility - Airfoils Lab Center
Phone: 1-800-729-5101
785-416-0001 (Cell)
785-243-9857 (Hanger office)
Email:
Required
Materials: Calculator, pencils, 3-ring notebook
Office Hours: Labeled on Instructors door
Advisement Center: (If applicable)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Hydraulics is a study dealing with the mechanical properties of liquids. Hydraulic topics cover concepts such as hydraulic pumps, actuators, accumulators, cylinders, control valves, check valves, flow control valves, directional control valves, pressure control valves, motors, filters, coolers, and reservoirs.
Prerequisite: None
Method of Evaluation/Grading:
Quizzes/Tests = 50% of total grade
Lab Exercises = 25% of total grade
Attendance and participation = 25% of total grade
Grading Policies: Grading is determined by a percentage of total points for the semester.
Scale: A = 90% to 100%
B = 80% to 89%
C = 70% to 79%
D = 60% to 69%
F = Less than 60%
Teaching Methods: This course will be covered by three-hour lecture periods which may also include guest speakers, discussions, demonstrations, research by students, field trips, work sheets and other methods to be determined by the instructor. The Industrial Hydraulic Technology textbook will be the backbone of this course. Other methods of instruction will include the following: demonstrations, handouts, laboratory exercises, visual aids, and student projects.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Absence from any examination must be approved in advance by the instructor and is the responsibility of the student. Any student who misses an examination without prior approval will receive one half credit on the exam. Students can opt to make up missed tests in the LSC but need to be aware that the LCS will not proctor make-up tests after 12:00 noon on the last day of the semester. Any missed exams need to be made up within 2 weeks of the assignment date or the date of the final exam, whichever is first. No make ups for the final exam. Attendance is a requirement of the grade. Absences receive no attendance points. Using a cell phone or personal computer during class without instructor approval will forfeit attendance points.
Any recording device requires a signed approval by the instructor.
assignment policy: All assignments are to be turned in on or before the due date. Late assignments will not be accepted without sound reasoning. Any accepted late assignments receive up to half credit in point value if submitted within two class periods from the date of the assignment, after which will receive no points. All assignments must be submitted before the Final test
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
It is imperative that each student does his/her own work. The following policy will apply to all students in class.
Infractions of academic integrity (honesty) shall include:
· Using another student’s work without giving the student credit for the work. In other words, taking someone else’s file and placing your name on it and claiming it is yours, using another student’s quiz, or help on a quiz/exam.
· Giving another student your file(s) knowing that he/she intends to turn it in as his/her own creation, giving another student your quiz, or help on a quiz/exam.
It is not an infraction of the policy to help another student understand how to do an assignment if he/she does the work himself/herself with your assistance.
Cheating:
“Cheating means getting unauthorized help on an assignment, quiz or examination.”
- You must not receive from any other students or give to any other students any information, answers, or help during an exam.
- You must not use unauthorized sources for answers during an exam. You must not take notes or books to the exam when such aids are forbidden, and you must not refer to any book or notes while you are taking the exam unless the instructor indicates it is an “open book” exam.
- You must not obtain exam questions illegally before an exam or tamper with an exam after it has been corrected.
Materials taken from “Academic Dishonesty in Our Classrooms.” Instructional Exchange, 1990, 2 (2), 1-4 (Newsletter available from the Office of University Assessment and Intellectual Skills Program, Western Michigan University)
Plagiarism:
“Plagiarism” means submitting work as your own that is someone else’s. For example, copying material from a book, the Internet, or another source without acknowledging that the words or ideas are someone else’s and not your own is plagiarism. If you copy an author’s words exactly, treat the passage as a direct quotation and supply the appropriate citation. If you use someone else’s ideas, even if you paraphrase the wording, appropriate credit should be given. You have committed plagiarism if you purchase a term paper or submit a paper as your own that you did not write.
Penalties for Infractions:
The instructor reserves the rights to “terminate you from employment” a.k.a. removes you from the class for unethical practices and disruptions. Cheating will not be tolerated. The course is an essential element for a student who is planning on going into a professional trade such as a Wind Turbine Technician. These are professional positions that require the utmost ethical standards and this “training” experience needs to be approached as such. Many of you might consider asking for a reference when making application for a job or position and it would not be a favorable reference for somebody who lacks academic ethics. Hence ethics are an essential to this learning experience. If you cheat you will not be successful in this course or employment.
Conduct:
You will be expected to behave like you are a working professional. Hence, your continued employment will be based upon your ability to meet deadlines, make appointments, and produce a finished product. This course is designed to train you for a career in an industrial technician type field and your conduct should be appropriate.
Examination Policy:
Exams will cover material, which has been presented in lecture and lab as well as originating from assigned reading and problem sets. With instructor approval, a formula sheet can be created by the student and will be allowed for each exam. Exam questions will be multiple-choice, short answer, and problem based type. Showing required work is generally required on all exams.
Instructor Assistance:
I am available by email at the following addresses:
Tutor Assistance:
Tutors are available in the Learning Skills Center. Contact the Learning Skills Center for more information.
Incomplete Policy:
Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented as described in the Student Handbook. The incomplete must be made up with the instructor assigning the incomplete and must be completed the semester immediately following the semester in which the class was taken. Refer to the Student Handbook for a complete explanation.
ACADEMIC COMPLAINTS:
Cloud County Community College has an Academic Due Process Policy to address any student academic complaints. For any unresolved complaints, the policy can be obtained from the Academic Affairs Office.
WIND ENERGY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Safety
Students will know and follow all safety guidelines related to the Wind Energy Industry.
Mechanical
Students will be able to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
Electrical
Students will be able to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems.
Operations
Students will be familiar with all aspects of the operation of a wind turbine.
General
Students will be familiar with the pervasive aspects of the wind industry – computer skills, personal communications, teamwork, and environmental issues.
COURSE GOALS:
- Understand the safety requirements of hydraulic systems
- Be able to explain basic hydraulic circuits and the hydraulic components involved
- Be able to state the laws governing hydraulics
- Perform calculations involving force, pressure, area, velocity, and rate of flow
- Explain the concept of pressure distribution in a hydraulic system
- Discuss the relationship between flow rate and velocity
- Calculate the work, power, and efficiency of a hydraulic system
- Be able to control the direction, force, and speed of a cylinder
- Understand the use of accumulators, flowmeters, hydraulic motors, and hydraulic valves
ASSESSMENT of Course Outcomes: Student learning is assessed every semester based on course outcomes. Each instructor measures student performance on all course outcomes for each course section every semester. The instructor fills out an electronic form, which populates a database. This information is reviewed by the Assessment Coordinator and the Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Team. It is due to be completed by February 15th for the fall semester and June 15th for the spring.
ASSESSMENT of Program Outcomes: Student learning is also assessed each semester based on program outcomes. Program outcomes accomplishment is measured through performance on course outcomes. Each program uses a matrix to match course outcomes of individual courses to overarching program outcomes. The program outcomes are calculated as an average of all of the relevant course outcomes. This information is processed after each semester and then immediately reviewed by the Assessment Coordinator and the Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Team.
Accommodation for Disability:
If you need academic adjustments for any type of disability, see your instructor during office hours or make an appointment. Students also may contact the Director of Advisement and counseling, located in the Advisement Center.
Inclement Weather Policy:
In case of extremely severe weather, the college may close. The following radio and TV stations will be notified:
KNCK 1390 AM Concordia KCLY 100.9 FM Clay Center
KREP 92.1 FM Belleville KHCD 89.5 FM Hutchinson
KVSV 1190 AM Beloit KSAL 1150 AM Salina
WIBW (TV) Chan. 13 Topeka KWCH (TV) Chan. 12 Wichita
KOLN (TV) Chan. 10 Lincoln, NE
You may also go to www.cancellations.com
Students should call the switchboard at 800-729-5101 or 785-243-1435 if they are unable to attend class due to hazardous conditions. Night class and off campus class cancellations are left to the discretion of the instructor.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
When alarms are sounded or crisis conditions arise, you will be instructed to move to a designated safe area or to remain in the classroom until the crisis has passed. If you are informed to leave the room, take as many of your personal belongings as time permits. Cell phones and other electronic devices are only to be used once you arrive in the safe area outside the building. Students requiring special assistance will be the responsibility of the instructor or staff person.
Systems of alert for tornado or bomb threat: PA system, phone, or staff interruption of class. In case of fire, the alarm will sound.
If directed to leave the building, evacuate to the soccer field unless an alternate safe location has been designated.
Cloud County Community College
Wind Energy Technology
Expectations for Wind Technicians
The Wind Energy Technology program prepares students for employment in the wind energy field in a broad range of jobs and/or positions. To be admitted into the program a student must be able to demonstrate, with or without accommodations, the ability to climb a 300 foot ladder and lift a minimum of 75 pounds. Because of the working conditions a Wind Technician upon graduation will need to be able to:
o Climb 250-300 foot ladders and work at this elevation.
o Work in confined spaces.
o Work in adverse weather conditions.
o Have the ability to lift 75 pounds.
o Be prepared to work with electrical hazards.
o Be prepared to work with hazardous materials.
o Promote a safe work environment.
o Follow exact instructions.
o Work under minimal supervision.
o Work with people in a team-oriented environment.
o Have a valid driver’s license.
o Pass a required drug test.
o Be able to travel to remote sites in all weather.
o Have an aptitude for mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
o Be prepared for possible relocation.
o Be willing to work overtime and weekends and be on call 24/7 per wind industry expectations.