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Associate of Applied Science Programs: ------------------------- Agricultural Commerce Beef and Sheep Production and Management Business Management Construction Management Crop Management and Services Dairy Cattle Production and Management Environmental Resources Management Floral Design and Marketing Greenhouse Production and Management Horse Production and Management Hydraulic Power and Motion Control Laboratory Science Landscape Contracting and Construction Nursery Management Power and Equipment Swine Production and Management Turfgrass Management Associate of Science Programs: ------------------------- Agricultural Business (Transfer Program) Agronomy (Transfer Program) Construction Science (Transfer Program) Dairy Science (Transfer Program) Environmental Resources Science (Transfer Program) Horse Science (Transfer Program) Horticultural Science (Transfer Program) Livestock Science (Transfer Program) Pre-Agricultural Communication (Transfer Program) Pre-Agricultural Education (Transfer Program) Pre-Food Business (Transfer Program) Certificate of Competency Programs: ------------------------- Hydraulic Service and Repair Sports/Commercial Turf Equipment Other Options: ------------------------- Academy (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option) Continuing Education Industrial Automation Maintenance Hydraulic Power and Motion Control Fluid power technology involves the design, service, fabrication, installation, repair, maintenance, and sale of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrohydraulic control systems. Employers include component manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, distributors, rebuilders, and virtually all manufacturing firms. Pursuing Fluid Power Ohio State ATI recommends that students entering the field of fluid power pursue a college preparatory or tech prep curriculum and have an aptitude toward mathematics and mechanical skills. Students seeking an Associate of Applied Science degree in hydraulic power and motion control enter directly into the program upon completion of their admission requirements. All applicants are strongly advised to arrange a pre-admission conference in order to acquaint themselves with the various aspects of this major. The hydraulic power and motion control curriculum includes the study of power transmission and the properties of hydraulic fluids and their ability to convey power. Repair and maintenance of fluid power system components; troubleshooting of fluid power systems; system design and analysis; and the study of control circuits, electrohydraulics, and instrumentation are also part of this curriculum. This program requires that 45 percent of the credits be earned in the general studies of science, math, communications, physics, and social science. Courses such as written expression, oral communication, technical math, business communication, and economics are offered in general studies. Technical instruction includes course work in fundamentals of fluid power, technical graphics and CAD, methods of power transmission, fluid power components, microcomputers, DC electricity and electronics, digital controls, fluid conveyance, fluids and filters, metal fabrication, and instrumentation/troubleshooting. To obtain the Associate of Applied Science degree in hydraulic power and motion control from Ohio State ATI, students must complete a minimum of 104 quarter credit hours with a cumulative point-hour ratio of 2.00 or above. They must satisfactorily complete a prescribed curriculum which includes at least 58 quarter credit hours in technical studies and 46 quarter credit hours in basic and general studies. A minimum of 45 quarter credit hours must be earned through regular course work at the institute, exclusive of an internship. Because of their diverse and related interests, many students choose to pursue a dual major during their academic studies at Ohio State ATI. This can serve to broaden a person's professional opportunities and educational experience. Students who decide to follow this curriculum track are urged to work closely with their academic advisors. Internships Students in the hydraulic power and motion control program complete an internship of 10 weeks of full-time employment in their field of study. Ohio State ATI helps students find appropriate internship positions in both Ohio and other states. Students are paid for their employment, graded on their job performance, and awarded academic credit. Career Prospects in Fluid Power Graduates receiving an Associate of Applied Science degree can enter the work force as service or production technicians, maintenance technicians, troubleshooters, lab technicians, production supervisors, and sales representatives. Related Programs Ohio State ATI also offers a 9-month Certificate of Competency program in Hydraulic Service and Repair. For questions, please contact: Office of Admissions (800) 647-8283 (Ohio only) or (330) 287-1327 Email: ati@osu.edu Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, 9-month certificate of competency in Hydraulic Service and Repair Certificate Download Fact Sheet (PDF) A Quick Glance at Curriculum Pneumatic and hydraulic systems accomplish a wide variety of interesting and essential tasks every day, from helping put toothpaste in tubes to keeping jumbo jets aloft to creating animated characters for movies and television. Whether you want to work in Hollywood or your hometown, a degree in Fluid Power can help you find a challenging and interesting career. Students in our Fluid Power program study Fluid power components, electrohydraulics, technical graphics and CAD digital electronics. But you won't just go with the flow in this program. You'll find the opportunity to have your work evaluated by industry leaders. Hands-on lab experiences and a paid 10-week occupational internship round out your education. Click here to find out about the Fluid Power Educational Foundation (FPEF). Sample Curriculum First Year Autumn Quarter Technical Mathematics II Personal and Career Orientation Fundamentals of Fluid Power Intro to CAD Shop Skills Practicum First-Year Written Composition Winter Quarter Fluid Power Components Methods of Power Transmission Technical Physics I Essentials of Oral Communication Intro to Microcomputer Spreadsheet Applications Word Processing Applications Spring Quarter Basic Electricity and Electronics Fluid Conveyance, Fluids, & Filters Technical Physics II Business elective Social science elective Summer Quarter Occupational Internship Second Year Autumn Quarter Analog and Digital Electronics Basic Pneumatic Systems Metals and Metal Manufacturing Hydraulic Circuitry and Systems Technical Mathematics Winter Quarter Digital Controllers Electrohydraulics Chemistry I General Economics Social science elective Spring Quarter Instrumentation and Control Systems Problem Solving Using Systems Approaches Business elective Humanities electives Technical elective Ohio State ATI, 1328 Dover Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691 | 330.264.3911 ext. 1327 | ati@osu.edu Home |  Contact Us |  Discover ATI |  Find A Major |  Get Involved |  Visit Campus |  Apply To ATI |  Pay For College © Ohio State ATI. 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