Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | MES412 |
| Name | Vehicle Technology |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| 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 |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. KADİR AYDIN |
| Course Instructor |
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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
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 |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
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| 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 |
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 | ||