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 | 1. Semester | 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 | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| 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 | Gains adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; gains the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | Gains the ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; gains the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | Gains 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; gains the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | Gains the ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; gains the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | Gains 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 | Gains the ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | (a) Gains effective oral and written communication skills; gains the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly. (b) Gains the knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; gains the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly in this foreign language. | |||||
| 8 | Gains awareness of the need for lifelong learning; gains the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. | |||||
| 9 | Gains knowledge about acting in conformity with the ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications. | X | ||||
| 10 | Gains knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; gains awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Gains 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; gains awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. | X | ||||
| 12 | (a) Gains 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) Gains the ability to merge and apply these knowledge in solving multi-disciplinary automotive problems. | X | ||||
| 13 | Gains the ability to make use of theoretical, experimental, and simulation methods, and computer aided design techniques in automotive engineering field. | |||||
| 14 | Gains he 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 | ||