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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 | 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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 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 | ||