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
Mechatronics in Automotive Engineering MECE451 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
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 Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Kutluk Bilge Arıkan
Course Assistants
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;
  • Today’s vehicles are mechatronic machines containing many sensors, actuators, and controller hardware and software. This course gives fundamentals about automobile subsystems and dynamics. It is aimed to introduce automotive subsystems, mathematical modeling of vehicle dynamics, and analysis of vehicle performance.
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.
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
Percentage of Final Work 35
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
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
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
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