ECTS - Fundamentals of Automotive Engineering
Fundamentals of Automotive Engineering (AE111) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Fundamentals of Automotive Engineering | AE111 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | N/A |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course aims to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of automotive engineering. The course also aims to introduce the engineering ethical principles and the ethical responsibilities. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Definitions, history, role and responsibilities, branches and the fundamental concepts of automotive engineering; various systems in a vehicle; vehicle components and their functions are presented at an introductory level. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction to Automotive Engineering | R. Stone, Chp. 1; Lecture notes |
| 2 | Internal Combustion Engines | R. Stone, Chp. 2,3,4; Lecture notes |
| 3 | Internal Combustion Engines | R. Stone, Chp. 2,3,4; Lecture notes |
| 4 | Transmissions and Drivetrains | R. Stone, Chp. 6; Lecture notes |
| 5 | Transmissions and Drivetrains | R. Stone, Chp. 6; Lecture notes |
| 6 | Steering Systems | R. Stone, Chp. 7; Lecture notes |
| 7 | Suspension Systems | R. Stone, Chp. 8; Lecture notes |
| 8 | Brakes and Tires | R. Stone, Chp. 9; Lecture notes |
| 9 | Vehicle Emissions | R. Stone, Chp. 2,3,4; Lecture notes |
| 10 | Vehicle Emissions | R. Stone, Chp. 2,3,4; Lecture notes |
| 11 | Alternative Vehicles | R. Stone, Chp. 12; Lecture notes |
| 12 | Alternative Vehicles | R. Stone, Chp. 12; Lecture notes |
| 13 | Engineering Professional Ethics | Lecture notes |
| 14 | Engineering Professional Ethics | Lecture notes |
| 15 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Automotive Engineering Fundamentals, by Richard Stone, Jeffrey K. Ball, SAE International, 2004. |
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| 2. Introduction to Automotive Engineering, R. Sakthivel et. al., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2019. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
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| Attendance/Participation | 15 | 5 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 5 | 25 |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 40 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Toplam | 23 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 70 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 30 |
| 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 | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. | |||||
| 6 | The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | (a) Sözlü ve yazılı etkin iletişim kurma becerisi; etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi. (b) En az bir yabancı dil bilgisi; bu yabancı dilde etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi. | |||||
| 8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. | |||||
| 9 | Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications. | X | ||||
| 10 | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. | X | ||||
| 12 | (a) Knowledge of (i) fluid mechanics, (ii) heat transfer, (iii) manufacturing process, (iv) electronics and control, (v) vehicle components design, (vi) vehicle dynamics, (vii) vehicle propulsion/drive and power systems, (viii) technical laws and regulations in automotive engineering field, and (ix) vehicle verification tests. (b) The ability to merge and apply these knowledge in solving multi-disciplinary automotive problems. | X | ||||
| 13 | The ability to make use of theoretical, experimental, and simulation methods, and computer aided design techniques in automotive engineering field. | |||||
| 14 | The ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing. | |||||
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 | 9 | 2 | 18 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Total Workload | 87 | ||