ECTS - Casptone Project in Automotive Engineering I
Casptone Project in Automotive Engineering I (AE431) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Casptone Project in Automotive Engineering I | AE431 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| ME 210 and ME 316 |
| 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, Discussion, Problem Solving, Team/Group, Brain Storming. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | It is aimed to provide students with the project design and management skills by using the knowledge gained on automotive engineering concepts. All design activities are intended to be carried out in accordance with the specified rules, regulations, standards, realistic restrictions and conditions through teamwork. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Engineering design phases of a project through teamwork, communication and presentation skills according to the rules, regulations, standards, technical specifications, and realistic constraints and conditions; the essentials of project management, work schedule, cost analysis, purchase planning, sponsoring activities; progress and final reports and presentations covering all activities. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Capstone Project I Announcement of project topics, organization of project teams | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 2 | Introduction to Capstone Project I Organizing project teams | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 3 | Design and Project Planning Theory and applications in MS Project | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 4 | Design and Project Planning Theory and applications in MS Project | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 5 | The team’s oral presentation about organization, design and planning of project. Submission of progress report 1. | |
| 6 | The technical specifications, rules, regulations, and standards in the design of a vehicle (Part 1), | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 7 | The technical specifications, rules, regulations, and standards in the design of a vehicle (Part 2). Quiz 1 on Part 1. | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 8 | The technical specifications, rules, regulations, and standards in the design of a vehicle (Part 3). Quiz 2 on Part 2. | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 9 | Sponsoring activities. Quiz 3 on Part 3. | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 10 | Design and Engineering Cost Calculations | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 11 | The team presentations about design calculation, analysis, and design cost, sponsoring activities and project progress report. Submission of Progress Report 2. | |
| 12 | Engine Characteristic Test (ECT) at dynamometer. Submission of engine test results. | |
| 13 | Auxiliary parts design | |
| 14 | Poster Activities | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 15 | Oral and poster presentations | |
| 16 | Oral and poster presentations |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. 1. David Crolla, “Automotive Engineering, 1st Edition, Powertrain, Chassis System and Vehicle Body”, ISBN: 9781856175777, Elsevier, Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann, P/834, July 2009. |
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| 2. 3. Richard Stone, Jeffrey K. Ball, “Automotive Engineering Fundamentals”, SAE International, 2004. | |
| 3. 4. Don Goodsell, “Dictionary of Automotive Engineering, 2nd Edition”, Society of Automotive Engineers, ISBN-10: 1560916834, ISBN-13: 978-1560916833, 09.1995. | |
| 4. 5. Yangsheng Xu, Jingyu Yan, Huihuan Qian, Tin Lun Lam, “Hybrid Electric Vehicle Design And Control: Intelligent Omnidirectional Hybrids”, Edition 1, ISBN:9780071826822, eBook, 09.2013. | |
| Other Sources | 5. 2. FSAE_Rules Book |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 5 |
| Laboratory | 1 | 10 |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 3 | 15 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 |
| Presentation | 2 | 20 |
| Project | 1 | 40 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | - | - |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | - | - |
| Toplam | 10 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
| 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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 6 | The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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 | 5 | 70 |
| Laboratory | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Project | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | |||
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | |||
| Total Workload | 124 | ||