Republic of the Philippines

Tarlac State University

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Tarlac City
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COURSE SYLLABUS
In
ETECH 221
(Course Code)
Basic Pneumatics / Hydraulics
(Course Title / Description)
Bachelor in Industrial Technology
Major in Electrical Technology
Prepared by:
Marlon V. Gamido, REE, MAT-Math, MSIT
Ferdinand L. Marcos, REE, RME
Sixto C. Ordonia
Recommending Approval:
Prof. Bonifacio Sinio
Chair, BIT
PROF ARNEL A. PUNLA
College Dean
Approved:
DR. GABRIEL S. TABION
VP, Academic Affair

UNIVERSITY VISION
The Tarlac State University shall be strong institution for its culture of quality and
excellence in higher education as edified in its people and product
UNIVERSITY MISSION
The Tarlac State University is committed to develop, promote, and sustain quality and
relevant program in higher education for people empowerment, professional development, and
global competitiveness.
COLLEGE GOAL
Develops highly competitive skillful technicians and technologists imbued with desirable
work ethics, leadership, entrepreneurial capability, and work competencies in response to the
ever-changing demands for productivity organizations and other skilled services both in
government and private sectors.
BIT OBJECTIVES
1. To develop quality skilled technicians and professional technologist in their chosen field of
specialization (Automotive and Electrical Technology) as agents in attaining the national
objectives
(NIC-hood status).
2. To promote a responsive, morally, culturally and globally competitive professional and
leaders.
3. To equip students with knowledge and skills necessary for technical vocational instruction,
entrepreneurship and industrial and service shop management.
4. To elevate the morale of manual labor by educating the youth with quality technological
education
and skills development and;
5. To provide students with adequate industrial training and seminars to cope with the rapid
changes in technology.

COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Code
Course Title
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Laboratory
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ETECH 221
Basic Pneumatics/Hydraulics
ETECH 111
2 units (1 unit Lec, 1 unit Lab)
1 hour/ week
3 hour/ week
72 hrs (4 hrs per week, 18 weeks)

Course Description:
This course deals with the principles and theory of operation of pneumatics.
General Objective
To understand the principles of operation of pneumatics, hydraulics and to develop skills.

Specific Objectives:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
a. Read the schematic and interpret the diagrams.
b. Makes applications
d. Understand troubleshooting and repair of pneumatics and hydraulics.
LEARNING UNITS

TIME FRAME

1.
2.
3.
4.

18
18
18
18
72 hrs

Basic requirement for Pneumatic System

Pneumatic & hydraulic Actuators
Timing & sequence diagram
Pneumatic & Hydraulic Controllers
TOTAL

Requirements
Lecture 50%
Quizzes/ Seatwork
Class Participation
Term Examination
Lecture Total
Laboratory 50%
Lab. Exercises/Activities/Projects
Skill Test/ Performance Exam
Lab Total
TOTAL

Percentage Weight
20
20
10
50
30
20
50
100

Final Grade =

Computed Mid-term + Final

2
Instructional Materials:
1. Multi-testers
2. Oscilloscope
3. Tools
REFERENCES:
1. Process Industrial Instruments & Control Handbook D.Considine , McGraw Hill ,1993.
2. Instrument Engineers Handbook ,B.G liptak ,BH Publication ,1999.