GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY/OM-442
Course Title: VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY
Credits 4 ECTS 6
Semester 8 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Prof.Dr. Duran ALTIPARMAK, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mesut Duzgun
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/duranal, http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/mduzgun
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  duranal@gazi.edu.tr, mduzgun@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Students attending this course learn systems of motor vehicles, they know the structure of suspansion and front wheel systems.
Students will have a knowledge of brake systems and their effects on the vehicle, They can analyse braking forces.
They know about the vehicle safety systems, especially active safety systems used in the motor vehicles. They know about the systems of ABS, TCS, ESP






 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face and works of laboratory are organised.
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  Dynamics Vehicle Dynamics Vehicle Safety Systems Heavy Vehicle Technology
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  The forces against the vehicle movements
2. Week  Vehicle suspansion systems and front wheels's geometry
3. Week  Brake systems, parts and structures
4. Week  Forces and moments exerted on brake disc and drum
5. Week  Braking processes, braking performance, stopping distance and models
6. Week  Brake power and braking energy
7. Week  Dynamics and static axle loads, braking forces analyses
8. Week  Mid-term exam
9. Week  Steering systems
10. Week  Tyres and dynamic balance of tyres
11. Week  Pnömatic brake systems for commercial vehicles
12. Week  General presentation of active and passive safety systems
13. Week  ABS (Anti-lock brake system), components and working principle
14. Week  TCS/ASR Systems (Traction Control System/ Automatic Spin Regulşation), ESP/ESC (Electronic Stability Program-Control)
15. Week  Retarders
16. Week  Final exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Advanced Vehicle Technology Fren Sistemleri Taşıt Mekaniği Brake Design and Safety Driving- Safety system Fundamentals of Vehicle Dyanmics
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
20
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
1
20
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
3
42
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
14
2
28
 Reading
6
3
18
 Searching in Internet and Library
6
3
18
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
20
20
 Final and Studying for Final
1
24
24
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
150
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
6
 ECTS: 
6
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Capability of obtaining adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects in the automotive field; applying theoretical and practical knowledge for modeling and solving engineering problems in this field.X
2Capability of formulation and solving engineering problems; for this purpose selecting and appliying the appropriate analysis and modeling methods.X
3Capability of evaluation of engine and vehicle design projects, designing any engine and vehicle parts, to bring prototype and series production stage.X
4Capability of design of complex systems for specific needs, component or process in whole or in part.X
5Capability of development of modern methods and tools necessary for engineering applications, selection and effective use and to use of information technologies effectively.X
6Capability of analysis of the engineering problems and for the solution designing and performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpretting the results.X
7Capability of work in team and individual and ability to work effectively with other disciplines.X
8Capability of effective communication both verbal and written in Turkish and at least one foreign language konwledgeX
9Capability of access to information in the framework of lifelong learning, to follow the developments in science and technology and self-improvement.X
10Resposibility of professional and ethical liability.X
11Awareness of leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development in business life.X
12Being competent in the engineering applications, legislations, legal consequences and in the field of occupational health and safety.X
13Capability of research and application in the subjects of noise, environment and emissions.X
14Capability of making education in the field.X