Jul 19, 2025  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

IMM 1040 - Hydraulics



Clock Hours: 120

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course is designed to give students a basic explanation and description of hydraulic applications and principles through the use of both textbook and hands-on training.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Define hydraulics, hydrostatics, and hydrodynamics
  2. Define pressure and compare the differences between atmospheric, gauge, and absolute pressure.
  3. Define head pressure, lift, and total column, and explain the static and dynamic forms of each.
  4. List and explain two factors that affect fluid flow.
  5. Define volume, capacity, velocity, flow, and speed, and explain how each is measured.
  6. Explain mechanical advantage, and demonstrate its application in a hydraulic system.
  7. Identify the three basic types of hydraulic diagrams.
  8. List the six essential elements of a hydraulic circuit.
  9. Identify four main functions of a reservoir.
  10. Identify the function and types of hydraulic piping
  11. Identify the function and types of hydraulic pumps and explain how flow rate is used in hydraulic systems.
  12. Identify the function and types of hydraulic pressure control valves.
  13. Identify the function and types of hydraulic directional control valves.
  14. Identify the function and types of hydraulic flow control valves.
  15. List the function and means of shifting a directional control valve.
  16. Identify the function and types of hydraulic actuators.
  17. Identify the function and types of hydraulic accumulators.