School/Faculty/Institute | Graduate School | ||||
Course Code | MECH 533 | ||||
Course Title in English | Automotive Electronics and Control Systems | ||||
Course Title in Turkish | Otomotiv Elektroniği ve Kontrol Sistemleri | ||||
Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||
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Estimated Student Workload | 188 hours per semester | ||||
Number of Credits | 7.5 ECTS | ||||
Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
Pre-requisites | None | ||||
Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
Co-requisites | None | ||||
Registration Restrictions | Only Graduate Students | ||||
Overall Educational Objective | To learn and apply basic principles of Automotive electronics and autonomous driving concerns and trends | ||||
Course Description | This course introduces electronic communication systems, sensors and control systems used in vehicles. Topics covered in this course: Electronic sensors and interfaces used in automotive, sensor data fusion methods, CAN Ethercat communication protocols used for in-vehicle data communication, automotive diagnostic systems. | ||||
Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders otomotivde kullanılan elektronik haberleşme sistemleri, sensörler ve kontrol sistemlerini tanıtır. Ele alınan konular şunlardır: Otomotivde kullanılan elektronik sensörler ve ara birimleri, sensör veri birleştirme yöntemleri, taşıt içinde veri iletişimi için kullanılan CAN Ethercat haberleşme protokolleri, otomotiv tanı sistemleri. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Explain the fundamental electronic components used in automotive; 2) Interpret state of the art electronic hardware systems and communication networks in vehicles 3) Design the block diagram of an ECU; 4) Analyze environmental, safety, security, cost and reliability concerns for autonomous driving 5) Introduce an autonomous driving sub-system to a technical community. |
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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1) An ability to develop and deepen one's knowledge in the field of mechatronics and robotics engineering at the level of expertise based on acquired undergraduate level qualifications. | |||||
2) An ability to acquire scientific and practical knowledge in mechatronics and robotics. | |||||
3) A comprehensive knowledge about analysis and modeling methods in mechatronics and their limitations. | |||||
4) An ability to design and apply analytical, modeling and experimental based research by analyzing and interpreting complex situations encountered in the design process. | |||||
5) An ability to transmit the process and results of the work of mechatronics and robotics systems systematically and clearly in written and oral form in national and international environments. | |||||
6) An ability to recognize social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of designing and realizing mechatronics and robotic systems and in all professional activities. | |||||
7) An ability to follow new and developing practices in the profession and to apply them in their work. | |||||
8) An ability to take leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, taking responsibility in the design and analysis of mechatronics and robotic systems in complex situations. | |||||
9) An ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at least at the level of B2 of European Language Portfolio. | |||||
10) An understanding of the social and environmental aspects of mechatronics and robotics applications. |
N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
1) | An ability to develop and deepen one's knowledge in the field of mechatronics and robotics engineering at the level of expertise based on acquired undergraduate level qualifications. | H | |
2) | An ability to acquire scientific and practical knowledge in mechatronics and robotics. | H | |
3) | A comprehensive knowledge about analysis and modeling methods in mechatronics and their limitations. | H | |
4) | An ability to design and apply analytical, modeling and experimental based research by analyzing and interpreting complex situations encountered in the design process. | H | |
5) | An ability to transmit the process and results of the work of mechatronics and robotics systems systematically and clearly in written and oral form in national and international environments. | N | |
6) | An ability to recognize social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of designing and realizing mechatronics and robotic systems and in all professional activities. | S | |
7) | An ability to follow new and developing practices in the profession and to apply them in their work. | H | |
8) | An ability to take leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, taking responsibility in the design and analysis of mechatronics and robotic systems in complex situations. | S | |
9) | An ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at least at the level of B2 of European Language Portfolio. | S | |
10) | An understanding of the social and environmental aspects of mechatronics and robotics applications. | H |
Prepared by and Date | TUBA AYHAN , |
Course Coordinator | TUBA AYHAN |
Semester | |
Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. TUBA AYHAN |
Week | Subject |
1) | Introduction to ECU |
2) | Fundamental components of automotive |
3) | EE circuits |
4) | EE circuits |
5) | Microcomputer instrumentation and control |
6) | Sensors for driving |
7) | In Vehicle communications |
8) | Security issues in in-vehicle communications |
9) | Classification and concerns in autonomous vehicles and ADAS |
10) | Localization and Mapping |
11) | V2X communication |
12) | Object detection and tracking |
13) | Decision making for AV |
14) | EV fundamentals |
15) | Final Examination Period |
16) | Final Examination Period |
Required/Recommended Readings | Understanding automotive electronics: an engineering perspective, Ribbens, William B. Wilfried Voss - A Comprehensible Guide to Controller Area Network (2008) (Unmanned System Technologies) Mingfang Du - Autonomous Vehicle Technology_ Global Exploration and Chinese Practice-Springer (2022) | ||||||||||||
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Homework and Projects | Each week is supported by short term assignments, followed by a term report. | ||||||||||||
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Computer Use | Matlab, AUTOSAR and any other high level tools to analyze autonomous driving algorithms. | ||||||||||||
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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 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 98 | ||
Project | 1 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 20 | ||
Homework Assignments | 10 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 70 | ||
Total Workload | 188 | ||||||
Total Workload/25 | 7.5 | ||||||
ECTS | 7.5 |