ECTS - Mechatronics in Automotive Engineering
Mechatronics in Automotive Engineering (MECE451) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Mechatronics in Automotive Engineering | MECE451 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Problem Solving, Project Design/Management. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | At the end of the course the students will be given an introductory knowledge about the engineering analysis of the automobile and its sub-systems, application of engineering principles to automotive design. Students will be familiarized with modeling and analysis methods. They will gain the ability to analyze the automobile systems and performances using the mathematical models in computer software, MATLAB. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Automotive structures, suspension, steering, brakes, and driveline; basic vehicle dynamics in the performance and handling modes. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | N/A |
| 2 | Road vehicles as mechatronic systems | N/A |
| 3 | Control systems and sensors in road vehicles | N/A |
| 4 | Vehicle dynamics and modeling | N/A |
| 5 | Modeling tire forces and moments | N/A |
| 6 | Handling models | N/A |
| 7 | Handling models | N/A |
| 8 | Handling models | N/A |
| 9 | Suspension and ride models | N/A |
| 10 | Suspension and ride models | N/A |
| 11 | Control system design for handling performance | N/A |
| 12 | Control system design for handling performance | N/A |
| 13 | Control system design for ride performance | N/A |
| 14 | Control system design for ride performance | N/A |
| 15 | Case Studies | N/A |
| 16 | Final Examination | N/A |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. U. Kiencke and L. Nielsen, Automotive Control Systems For Engine, Driveline, and Vehicle. |
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| Other Sources | 2. Jazaar, R.N., Vehicle Dynamics, Theory and Application, |
| 3. G. Genta, L. Morello, The Automotive Chassis, Vol. 1, 2 | |
| 4. Gillespie, T. D., Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics | |
| 5. Dixon, J. C., Tires, Suspension and Handling |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 15 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 10 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 40 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Toplam | 9 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 65 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Applies knowledge in mathematics, science, and computing to solve engineering problems related to manufacturing technologies. | |||||
| 2 | Analyzes and identifies problems specific to manufacturing technologies. | |||||
| 3 | Develops an approach to solve encountered engineering problems, and designs and conducts models and experiments. | |||||
| 4 | Designs a comprehensive manufacturing system (including method, product, or device development) based on the creative application of fundamental engineering principles, within constraints of economic viability, environmental sustainability, and manufacturability. | |||||
| 5 | Selects and uses modern techniques and engineering tools for manufacturing engineering applications. | |||||
| 6 | Effectively uses information technologies to collect and analyze data, think critically, interpret, and make sound decisions. | |||||
| 7 | Works effectively as a member of multidisciplinary and intra-disciplinary teams or individually; demonstrates the confidence and necessary organizational skills. | |||||
| 8 | Communicates effectively in both spoken and written Turkish and English. | |||||
| 9 | Engages in lifelong learning, accesses information, keeps up with the latest developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself. | |||||
| 10 | Demonstrates awareness and a sense of responsibility regarding professional, legal, ethical, and social issues in the field of Manufacturing Engineering. | |||||
| 11 | Effectively utilizes resources (personnel, equipment, and costs) to enhance national competitiveness and improve manufacturing industry productivity; conducts solution-oriented project and risk management; and demonstrates awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |||||
| 12 | Considers the health, environmental, social, and legal consequences of engineering practices at both global and local scales when making decisions. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||