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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | OMZ405 |
| Name | Vehicle Design |
| Term | 2025-2026 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 |
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Course Goal / Objective
Teaching the mechanical systems and operating principles of vehicles.
Course Content
Mechanical design of power transmission system and chassis parts. Vehicle performance data, requirements of vehicle power transmission system. Vehicle loads, evaluation of engine drive ratios. Planetary gear: speed diagram, torque calculation. Gear transmissions. Mechanical shift gearboxes. Automatic transmission: mechanical design, changing components. Shaft drive. Clutch and couplings. Chassis parts design: wheel cover and rim, brake, suspension, steering. One term design project is completed by students.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Resources
An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design, JH Smith, Butterworth, 2002.
Notes
Lecture notes and presentation
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the mechanical systems and working principles of vehicles. |
| LO02 | Recognize the vehicle design process. |
| LO03 | Recognize 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 the design of a new vehicle. |
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. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identifies, defines, and solves complex engineering problems in automotive engineering applications using scientific methods. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Using project design and management knowledge, he/she attempts to develop and realize new ideas regarding automotive engineering applications. | |
| 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design of powertrain and axle system | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Drivetrain | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Requirements of the power transmission system | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Vehicle loading and performance data | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Planetary gear systems | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 6 | Calculations of planetary gear systems | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Mechanical Transmissions and calculations | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Automatic transmissions | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Automatic transmission and its calculations | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Clutch | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Clutches and couplings | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Design of chassis parts | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Design project 1 | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 15 | Design project 2 | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Examines the relevant section from the textbook. | 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 | ||