| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Engineering | |||||
| Course Code | ME 474 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Introduction to Automotive Engineering | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Otomotiv Mühendisliğine Giriş | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom,Lecture,Project | |||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | |||||
| Semester | Fall | |||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 152 hours per semester | |||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | |||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||
| Pre-requisites | None | |||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | |||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of the vehicle design process and vehicle attributes, important design concepts of brakes, suspension, steering systems, wheels and tires in vehicle design and verification methods; and dynamics simulations of mechanical systems by using ADAMS software | |||||
| Course Description | This course provides a comprehensive introduction to some fundamental aspects of vehicle design, vehicle attributes together with brake system, suspension and steering systems, wheels and tires, wheel alignment angles, and their effect on the vehicle attributes. Understand design verification methods in vehicle level road tests, rig tests; and related dynamics simulations of the mechanical systems by using ADAMS software | |||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu derste; araç tasarımına ilişkin temel bilgiler ve araç özellikleri hakkında bilgi verilmektedir. Aşağıdaki sistemler için tasarım prensipleri ve doğrulama yönetimleri detaylıca incelenmektedir: Fren, süspansiyon ve direksiyon sistemleri, tekerlekler ve lastikler; ayrıca bunların araç özelliklerine etkileri, araç yol testleri, laboratuvar testleri, bilgisayar destekli tasarım yöntemleri ve bazı mekanik sistemlerin ADAMS yazılımı kullanarak bilgisayar simülasyonlarının yapılması |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) describe design fundamentals of vehicle attributes, vehicle target setting and benchmarking process; 2) apply engineering design principles to brake, suspension, steering systems, and wheel and tires system; 3) solve mechanical system problem related to automotive engineering in ADAMS software; 4) prepare a project report and interpret relevant important results obtained in ADAMS to communicate effectively with range of audiences; 5) ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibility in vehicle design; 6) ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed in the vehicle design. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | ALİ ÇINAR , March 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | ALİ ÇINAR |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Vehicle attributes, driving quality, target setting and benchmarking |
| 2) | Brake systems. Hydraulics basic, master cylinder. Disk brakes and Drum brakes |
| 3) | Suspension systems. Sprung and unsprang mass. Leaf and coil springs. Shock absorbers. |
| 4) | Front and rear suspension systems |
| 5) | Steering system. Steering linkage. Steering wheel, shaft and gear. Power steering |
| 6) | Wheels and tires. Wheel hub and bearings. Wheel alignment, caster camber, steering axis inclination (toe in, toe out) angles. Their effect on the vehicle attributes |
| 7) | External Speaker from Automotive OEM |
| 8) | Design verification methods in vehicle durability and vehicle dynamics; CAE, Rig and road testing |
| 9) | Multibody simulations in ADAMS, create parts, define connectors (joints) and joint motions, measure design variables, run simulations and obtain plots |
| 10) | Multibody simulations in ADAMS, create parts, define connectors (joints) and joint motions, measure design variables, run simulations and obtain plots |
| 11) | Design Project in ADAMS, Related to Automotive Systems |
| 12) | Design Project in ADAMS, Related to Automotive Systems |
| 13) | Design Project in ADAMS, Related to Automotive Systems |
| 14) | Design Project in ADAMS, Related to Automotive Systems |
| 15) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period |
| 16) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Automotive Handbook, 8th Edition, BOSCH. SAE International. Auto Fundamentals, Martin W. Stockel, Martin T. Stockel, Chris Johanson. Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Thomas D. Gillespie. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lectures/contact hours using “flipped classroom” as an active learning technique | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Project will be given | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Computer Use | Computer Lab will be used for ADAMS simulations during teaching and project period | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
cinara@mef.edu.tr 0536-704-0245 Instructor’s office and phone number: 5th Floor 543 Office hours: Thursday / Friday 13:00 – 14:00 Email address: cinara@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: Classroom practice contributes to 10% of the final grade. Missing Mid Term Exam: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, each missed midterm by the student will be given a grade by taking the average of all of the other midterms. No make-up will be given. Missing a Final Project: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, each missed final project by the student, late submission will be accepted until the final exam period. Missing a final: No Final Exam. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations http://www.mef.edu.tr/icerikler/files/lisans_onlisans_yonetmelik%20(1.pdf) |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 70 | ||
| Project | 1 | 10 | 30 | 8 | 48 | ||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 16 | 1 | 34 | |||
| Total Workload | 152 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 6.1 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||