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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Vehicle Technology |
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| Course Code |
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MES412 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. KADİR AYDIN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns about working principles of clutches, manual gearboxes, torque converters, semi-automatics and automatic transmissions, propeller shafts, final drives and rear axles, four-wheel-drive systems, tyres, road wheels and hubs, suspension systems, steering system, hydraulic brake systems, air and endurance brake systems, anti-lock brakes and traction control, ehicle structure and aerodynamics.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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AI 101 Ataturks Principles and History of Turkish Revolut
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To teach the basis elements of vehicles (power transmission, steering, suspension, braking systems, wheels, air-conditioning, etc.) |
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| Course Contents |
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Clutches, manual gearboxes, torque converters, semi-automatics and automatic transmissions, Propeller shafts, final drives and rear axles. Four-wheel-drive systems. Tyres, road wheels and hubs. Suspension systems. Steering system. Hydraulic brake systems. Air and endurance brake systems. Anti-lock brakes and traction control. Vehicle structure and aerodynamics. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Road Vehicle Systematics and Vehicle Bodies |
Lecture notes p.1-30 |
Explanation of basic concepts of vehicles |
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2 |
Vehicle Bodies |
Lecture notes p.1-30 |
Comparison of vehicle bodies |
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3 |
Derive Train |
Lecture notes p.31-57 |
Introduction of drive train systems |
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4 |
Derive Train |
Lecture notes p.31-57 |
Introduction and demonstration in laboratory |
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5 |
Steering Systems |
Lecture notes p.58-65 |
Explanation of steering systems |
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6 |
Suspension Systems |
Lecture notes p.66-80 |
Explanation of suspension system |
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7 |
Brake Systems |
Lecture notes p.81-157 |
Explanation of brake system |
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8 |
Brake Systems |
Lecture notes p.81-157 |
Introduction and demonstration in laboratory |
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9 |
Midterm Examination
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Lecture notes up to end of p.157 |
Written examination |
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10 |
Wheels and Tires
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Lecture notes p.158-175 |
Explanation of wheels and tires |
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11 |
Electronic Stability Program
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Lecture notes p.176-192 |
Explanation of brake assistance systems |
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12 |
Safety Systems
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Lecture notes p.193-204 |
Explanation of safety systems |
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13 |
HVAC, Canbus and Vehicle Information System |
Lecture notes p.205-216 |
Explanation of HVAC, Canbus and Vehicle Information systems |
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14 |
Discussion of Homework |
Discussion of Homework |
Assessment and correction |
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15 |
Discussion of Homework |
Discussion of Homework |
Assessment and correction |
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16/17 |
Final Examination |
Lecture notes up to end of p.216 |
Written examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
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 Digital lecture notes
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
40 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
60 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering |
4 |
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Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering |
3 |
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Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of mechanical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments |
2 |
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4 |
Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques |
4 |
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5 |
Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. |
3 |
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6 |
Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique |
3 |
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7 |
Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. |
3 |
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8 |
Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew |
4 |
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9 |
Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. |
4 |
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10 |
Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation |
2 |
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11 |
Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team |
5 |
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12 |
Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Total Workload: | 91 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.64 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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