Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | OMZ441 |
| Name | Vehicle Dynamics II |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ALİ KESKİN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims at teaching mechanic systems and working principles of vehicles.
Course Content
Mechanical design of the power transmission system and chassis components. Powertrain system, vehicle performance data, requirements of a vehicle transmission system. Vehicle loads, evaluation of engine drive ratios. Planetary gears: speed diagram, torque calculation. Geared transmissions. Mechanical shift gear boxes. Automatic transmissions: mechanical design, shifting components. Drive shaft. Clutch and couplings. Design of the chassis components: tires and wheels, brakes, suspensions, steering. A term design project is completed by the students.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design, J. H. Smith, Butterworth, 2002.
Notes
Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the mechanical systems and working principles of vehicles. |
| LO02 | Recognizes the vehicle design process. |
| LO03 | Recognizes the systems and elements that make up the vehicle. |
| LO04 | Explains the basic concepts of vehicle design techniques. |
| LO05 | Defines the points to be considered in vehicle design. |
| LO06 | Discusses vehicle performance parameters. |
| LO07 | Lists the points to be considered in a new vehicle design. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science and subjects specific to the automotive engineering discipline; the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to solve complex engineering problems. | |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems in the field of Automotive Engineering; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In Automotive Engineering, the ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Automotive Engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics in the field of Automotive Engineering. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary (Automotive Engineering) and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports in the field of Automotive Engineering and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information in the field of Automotive Engineering, to follow developments in science and technology and to constantly renew oneself. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Acting in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Automotive Engineering, and knowledge of the standards used in engineering practice. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management in the field of Automotive Engineering; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge about the universal and societal effects of automotive engineering applications on health, environment and safety and the contemporary problems reflected in the automotive engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of automotive engineering solutions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design of Power transmission and axle systems | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 2 | Powertrain system | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Requirements of power production systems | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Vehicle loading and performance data | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Planetary gear systems | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Planetary gear systems torque calculation | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Mechanic transmission and calculations | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Automatic transmissions | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | Automatic transmissions and calculations | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Clutch | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Clutch and couplings | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Design of chasis parts | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 14 | Design project 1 | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 15 | Design project 2 | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 100 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,00 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||