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  Course Description
Course Name : Automotive Electronics and Control Systems

Course Code : EE-713

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MEHMET UĞRAŞ CUMA

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the fundatemental knowledge on automotive electronics, components and control units.
Explains the systems approach to control and instrumentation
Defines the basics of electronic engine control
Lists automotive electronics and control systems for practical applications.
summarizes vehicle motion control.
Explains comfort, information and security systems

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To achieve the fundamental knowledge on automotive electronics, to understant data communication and control systems on automotive electronics.

Course Contents : Automotive Fundamentals, The Systems Approach to Control and Instrumentation, Electronics Fundamentals, Microcomputer Instrumentation and Control, The Basics of Electronic Engine Control, Sensors and Actuators, Digital Engine Control Systems , Vehicle Motion Control, Automotive Instrumentation and Telematics, Diagnostics, Future Automotive Electronic Systems

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Graduate Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Automotive Fundamentals None Presentation and lecture
2 The Systems Approach to Control and Instrumentation Reading the resources on subject Presentation, Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
3 Electronics Fundamentals Reading the resources on subject Presentation, Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
4 Microcomputer Instrumentation and Control Reading the resources on subject Presentation, Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
5 Microcomputer Instrumentation and Control Reading the resources on subject Presentation, Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
6 The Basics of Electronic Engine Control Reading the resources on subject Presentation, Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
7 Sensors and Actuators Reading the resources on subject Presentation, Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
8 Midterm exam Preparation for midterm exam Written exam
9 Digital Engine Control Systems Reading the resources on subject Presentation, Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
10 Digital Engine Control Systems Reading the resources on subject Presentation, Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
11 Vehicle Motion Control Reading the resources on subject Presentation, Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
12 Automotive Instrumentation and Telematics Reading the resources on subject Presentation, Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
13 Automotive Instrumentation and Telematics Reading the resources on subject Presentation, Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
14 Diagnostics Reading the resources on subject Presentation, Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
15 Future Automotive Electronic Systems Reading the resources on subject Presentation, Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
16/17 Final Exam Preperation for final exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Understanding Automotive Electronics, Ribbens, W.B., Sixth Edition, Newnes, An Imprint of Elsevier Science
 Distributed Embedded Systems(11 Controller Area Network (CAN)), Philip Koopman, 2012
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 8 60
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 Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. 1
2 Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. 5
3 Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. 4
4 Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. 4
5 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. 2
6 Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. 2
7 Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. 4
8 Works in a programmed manner within the framework set by the advisor on the thesis topic, in accordance with the logical integrity required by this topic. 2
9 Performs a literature search in scientific databases; in particular, to scan the databases in an appropriate manner, to list and categorize the listed items. 4
10 Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. 3
11 Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. 4
12 Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular 0
13 Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. 3
14 Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. 3
15 Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. 2
* 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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 6 48
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 138
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52
ECTS Credit: 6