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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | OMY107 |
| Name | Introduction to Automotive Engineering |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA ÖZCANLI |
| Course Instructor |
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Doç. Dr. TAYFUN ÖZGÜR (Güz) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the engineering profession and ethics, to provide an approach to solving engineering problems, and to provide information about automotive engineering at an introductory level.
Course Content
Engineering and Ethics, Technical legislation in the field of automotive engineering, Introduction to automotive fuels, alternative fuels and lubricants, Combustion and pollution formation, Thermodynamics of engine cycles, Introduction to internal combustion engines, Types of internal combustion engines, Starter system, Charging system, Cooling system, Lubricator system, Fuel system, Ignition and injection systems, Exhaust system of internal combustion engines, Introduction to fuel cells.
Course Precondition
The course has no prerequisites.
Resources
Hans-Hermann Braess and Ulrich Seiffert, Handbook of Automotive Engineering, Society of Automotive Engineers, 638s, 2005.
Notes
Richard Stone and Jeffrey K. Ball, Automotive Engineering Fundamentals, SAE International, 612s, 2004.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gains introductory level knowledge about automotive engineering. |
| LO02 | Learn the scope of work done by an automotive engineer. |
| LO03 | Compares current and past developments in automotive technology. |
| LO04 | Recognize the systems and elements that make up the automobile. |
| LO05 | Explains basic concepts related to automotive design and manufacturing techniques. |
| LO06 | Realizes the effects of automotive technologies on the socio-economic structure. |
| LO07 | They gain a primary source of professional information that they will use in their future business life. |
| LO08 | They gain experience from people with automotive industry experience and from different businesses they see in this sector. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Applies sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science, and discipline-specific topics in automotive engineering, utilizing theoretical and practical knowledge in solving complex engineering problems. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identifies, defines, and solves complex engineering problems in automotive engineering applications using scientific methods. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs a complex system, process, device, or product in automotive engineering under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements and effectively applies modern design methods in this process. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses information technologies to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in automotive engineering applications. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs and conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes, and interprets the results to examine complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics in the field of automotive engineering. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Effectively takes responsibility individually and as a team member in intradisciplinary (automotive engineering) and multidisciplinary teams. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains knowledge of the legislation related to automotive engineering and awareness of professional ethical responsibility. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and constantly improving and renewing itself in the field of automotive engineering. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Gains the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish/English regarding the field of automotive engineering, write reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations and use communication technologies. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Using project design and management knowledge, he/she attempts to develop and realize new ideas regarding automotive engineering applications. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Have awareness of the effects of Automotive Engineering applications on health, environment and safety at universal and social dimensions, and the legal consequences of the problems and solutions of the age reflected in the field of automotive engineering. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering and Ethics | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Technical legislation in the field of automotive engineering | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Introduction to automotive fuels, alternative fuels and lubricants | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Combustion and pollution formation | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Thermodynamics of engine cycles | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | İntroduction to internal combustion engines | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Types of internal combustion engines | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Cooling system | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Fuel and Lubrication Systems | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Ignition and injection systems | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Exhaust systems in internal combustion engines | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Introduction to fuel cells | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Automotive industry employees sharing their experiences | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Technical trip to automotive companies | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 81 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,24 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||