School of Technology Curriculum Document

Academic Department:

METS

School Document Number:

TEC 04-58

Document Author:

G. Neff

Approved by School Date:

12/01/2004

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3/9/2005

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Document Subject : Change in description in MET 230 Fluid Power

Justification : Currently no piping analysis software is being used in this course for circuit analysis on our campus. The proposed description is the one in use at Purdue University West Lafayette and state-wide technology sites.

Current : MET 230 - FLUID POWER .
Class 2, Lab. 2, cr. 2.

Prerequisites: PHYS 220.

A study of compressible and incompressible fluid statics and dynamics as applied to industrial hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and controls. Includes the use of computer software to perform piping circuit analysis.

Proposed : This course consists of the study of compressible and incompressible fluid statics and dynamics as applied to hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, motors, transmissions, and controls.

Course title, pattern, and prerequisites remain the same.

Impact on Students: Provides updated description consistent with other Purdue campuses.

Impact on Other Academic Departments: None

Summary of Discussions with Other Academic Department : None

Impact on University Resources: None

Impact on General Education Requirements: None

Revised:04/27/04