Fluid Power Technology, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• ELT 131 - Motor Controls Credits: 3
• ELT 303 - Principles of Electricity Credits: 3
• MFG 276 - Hand & Bench Machine Tools Credits: 1
• PHY 710 - Technical Physics Credits: 3
• CSC 116 - Information Computing Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• MAT 772 - Applied Math Credits: 3

Semester 2

• ELT 791 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics Credits: 3
• ELT 792 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics Lab Credits: 2
• IND 144 - Pump Overhaul and Repair Credits: 4
• MFG 121 - Machine Trade Printreading I Credits: 2
• Any 3 credits AAS Degree Core Social and Behavioral Science/Humanities   Credits: 3

Semester 3

• Any 3 credits AAS Degree Core Communications   Credits 3
• Select 5 credits from Option 1  Credits: 5

Semester 4

• NET 144 - Digital & Computer Electronics Credits: 3
• ELT 123 - Programmable Controllers Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 2  Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 3    Credits: 3

Semester 5

• MFG 524 - PM & Diagnosing Mech/Elec Sys Credits: 3
• ELT 642 - Pro.Control & Instrumentation Credits: 4
• ELT 644 - Process Control Instr Lab Credits: 2
• Select 3 credits from Option 4 Credits: 3
• Select 3-5 Credits from Option 5   Credits: 3-5

Total Credits Required to Complete the AAS Degree - 66*

*Total credits are calculated using the least number of credits needed to satisfy the option requirements.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$178.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for program: $14,228**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Engineering technician
• Quality technician
• Hydraulics sales and service

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Apply technical skills in mechanical and electronic equipment and repair.
• Diagnose and repair industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Use digital electronic equipment in automated production systems.

What Else Should I Consider about this Degree program?

• Anticipated average starting salary $51,150 (Based bls.gov 2019 data for Iowa)

Program Competencies

1. Troubleshoot and repair industrial mechanical equipment.
2. Operate and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
3. Perform facilities maintenance and upgrades.
4. Work as a team member
5. Demonstrate knowledge of pressure compensated pumps and control values, signal network, and electrical measurement of pressure and flow.  

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