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School of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Dean: Christopher L. Nyberg
Phone: (315) 684-6083
Email: nybergcl@morrisville.edu

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Renewable Energy Technology A.A.S.

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Course Description

Basic Hydraulics

This course will present the fundamental principles of hydraulic and pneumatic systems as used on mobile agricultural, construction and on-highway machinery. Disassembly and inspection of the various components in hydraulic systems will be completed throughout the course. Introduction to ISO graphic symbols and how they are represented in actual systems will be stressed. Additionally, diagnostics and testing of equipment will be discussed. Co-requisite MAGN 101 or permission of instructor 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours), spring semester

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Benjamin D. Ballard
Director, RETC
(315) 684-6780
ballarbd@morrisville.edu
Shannon Hall, Room 104-B

Philip Hofmeyer
(315) 684-6515
hofmeypv@morrisville.edu
Shannon Hall, Room 104b

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Admissions Requirements

The requirements for admission to this program are an S.A.T. score of at least 500 in math and 500 in critical reading. Additionally, incoming students will be required to have successfully completed two defined units of science and two defined units of math (three defined units of each is preferred).

The A.A.S. degree in Renewable Energy Technology will be a demanding curriculum for incoming students, as there are strong math, chemistry, physics, and electrical engineering components to the program. SAT scores, combined with math and science units, and their high school average will help to ensure that incoming students will be able to handle a rigorous curriculum.