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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | AEN372 |
| Name | Vehicle Technology |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ALİ KESKİN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. KADİR AYDIN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
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
Resources
Notes
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 | - | Utilizes computer systems and softwares | |
| PLO02 | - | Is equipped with a variety of skills and techniques in engineering. | |
| PLO03 | - | Generates solutions for the problems in other disciplines by using statistical techniques | |
| PLO04 | - | Designs a system, component or process so as to meet various engineering needs within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. | |
| PLO05 | - | Comprehends visual, database and web programming techniques and has the ability of writing objective program | |
| PLO06 | - | Examines and learns applications in an enterprise independently, makes critical assesments of problems, formulates problems and selects suitable techniques for solutions. | |
| PLO07 | - | Leads the identification, development and usage of a product or production method. | |
| PLO08 | - | Is aware of the need for lifelong learning and self-renew | |
| PLO09 | - | Has effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use | |
| PLO10 | - | Uses computers very effectively, makes computer-aided drafting, designs, analysis, and presentations. | |
| PLO11 | - | Improves constantly itself , as well as professional development scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities identifying needs of learning. | |
| PLO12 | - | Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, has inquisitive and innovative quality |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Road Vehicle Systematics and Vehicle Bodies | Lecture notes p.1-30 | |
| 2 | Vehicle Bodies | Lecture notes p.1-30 | |
| 3 | Drive Train | Lecture notes p.31-57 | |
| 4 | Drive Train | Lecture notes p.31-57 | |
| 5 | Steering Systems | Lecture notes p.58-65 | |
| 6 | Suspension Systems | Lecture notes p.66-80 | |
| 7 | Braking Systems | Lecture notes p.81-157 | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes up to end of p.157 | |
| 9 | Braking Systems | Lecture notes p.81-157 | |
| 10 | Wheels and Tires | Lecture notes p.158-175 | |
| 11 | Electronic Stability Program | Lecture notes p.176-192 | |
| 12 | Safety Systems | Lecture notes p.193-204 | |
| 13 | HVAC, Canbus and Vehicle Information System | Lecture notes p.205-216 | |
| 14 | Discussion of Homeworks | Discussion of Homeworks | |
| 15 | Discussion of Homeworks | Discussion of Homeworks | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and reference books |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |