DST112 Fundamentals of Hydraulics
Covers basic hydraulic fundamentals used in Caterpillar products. Includes identifying the function of the various valves used in Caterpillar hydraulic systems, the function of vane pumps, gear pumps and piston pumps, and the function of ISO hydraulic symbols. Covers the process of disassembling and assembling hydraulic components, and tracing the oil flow and operation of various hydraulic systems used in Caterpillar products. Prerequisite: Provide a dealer letter indicating secured internship at a participating Caterpillar Dealership. (See course content and outcomes.)
Credits: 4
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21863 | In-person | Rock Creek BLDG10 110 | Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 11:50am | From March 30 through May 20, 2026 | Jesse J Norconk | Books for CRN 21863
Class details for CRN 21863 Fees: $200 |
Class schedule definitions
- Cost:
- cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
- Books:
- $0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
- Register:
- use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
- Class types:
- see more about class types
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- In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
- Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
- Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
- In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
- In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
- Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.