MES412 Vehicle Technology

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code MES412
Name Vehicle Technology
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. KADİR AYDIN


Course Goal

This course aims to teach the basis elements of vehicles (power transmission, steering, suspension, braking systems, wheels, air-conditioning, etc.)

Course Content

Clutches, manual gearboxes, torque converters, semi-automatics and automatic transmissions, Propeller shafts, final drives and rear axles. Four-wheel-drive systems. Tyres, road wheels and hubs. Suspension systems. Steering system. Hydraulic brake systems. Air and endurance brake systems. Anti-lock brakes and traction control. Vehicle structure and aerodynamics.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Ders notu

Notes

Ders notu


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns working principles of drivetrains
LO02 Steering system
LO03 Suspension system
LO04 Braking system and tyres
LO05 Vehicle air conditioning


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of mechanical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments 2
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique 3
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. 3
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. 4
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 2
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team 5
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Road Vehicle Systematics and Vehicle Bodies Lecture notes p.1-30 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Vehicle Bodies Lecture notes p.1-30 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Drive Train Lecture notes p.31-57 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Drive Train Lecture notes p.31-57 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Steering Systems Lecture notes p.58-65 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Suspension Systems Lecture notes p.66-80 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Braking Systems Lecture notes p.81-157 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Lecture notes up to end of p.157 Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Braking Systems Lecture notes p.81-157 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Wheels and Tires Lecture notes p.158-175 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Electronic Stability Program Lecture notes p.176-192 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Safety Systems Lecture notes p.193-204 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 HVAC, Canbus and Vehicle Information System Lecture notes p.205-216 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Discussion of Homeworks Discussion of Homeworks Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev
15 Discussion of Homeworks Discussion of Homeworks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Lecture notes up to end of p.216 Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Lecture notes up to end of p.216


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS