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  Course Description
Course Name : Automotive Emissions And Control

Course Code : AEN304

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor HASAN SERİN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns engine and vehicle emissions
Learns air quality and health effects
Learns controlling engine and vehicle emissions

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to teach the students exhaust aftertreatmests systems and their working principles which are used in vehicles

Course Contents : Emission standards in Turkey, Europe and in the World. Vehicles and air pollutions. Positive crankcase ventilation, fuel evaporative systems, thermostatic air cleaners, air injection, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and exhaust aftertreatments. Catalytic converters. Zero emission vehicles.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom - laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Engine and Vehicle Emissions Book 1 Chapter 10 Lecturing Basic Definitions
2 Air Quality and Health Effects Book 1 Chapter 11 Lecturing Basic Definitions
3 Controlling Engine and Vehicle Emissions Book 1 Chapter 11 Lecturing Basic Definitions
4 EGR Systems Book 2 Chapter 14 Explanation by Samples
5 SCR Systems Book 2 Chapter 14 Explanation by Samples
6 DPF Systems Book 2 Chapter 14 Explanation by Samples
7 Oxidation Catalyst Systems Book 2 Chapter 14 Explanation by Samples
8 De-nox Catalyst Systems Book 2 Chapter 14 Explanation by Samples
9 Midterm Exam
10 Electronic Injection Systems Lecture Notes Presentation 1 Explanation by Samples
11 Catalytic Converter Systems Lecture Notes Presentation 1 Explanation by Samples
12 Alternative Fuel Effects on Emissions Lecture Notes Presentation 1 Explanation by Samples
13 Experiment Experiment in Laboratory by Engine Experiment
14 Presentation by Students Presentation Presentation
15 Presentation by Students Presentation Presentation
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, John B.Heywood, McGraw Hill, 1988 (Book 1)
 The Motor Vehicle, T.K. Garret, K. Newton, W.Steeds, 2001 (Book 2)
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Utilizes computer systems and softwares 2
2 Generates solutions for the problems in other disciplines by using statistical techniques 3
3 Comprehends visual, database and web programming techniques and has the ability of writing objective program 4
4 Is equipped with a variety of skills and techniques in engineering. 4
5 Designs a system, component or process so as to meet various engineering needs within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 5
6 Examines and learns applications in an enterprise independently, makes critical assesments of problems, formulates problems and selects suitable techniques for solutions. 4
7 Leads the identification, development and usage of a product or production method. 5
8 Is aware of the need for lifelong learning and self-renew 3
9 Has effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use 4
10 Uses computers very effectively, makes computer-aided drafting, designs, analysis, and presentations. 3
11 Improves constantly itself , as well as professional development scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities identifying needs of learning. 4
12 Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, has inquisitive and innovative quality 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 104
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.16
ECTS Credit: 4