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Automotive engineering 3 (4cr)

Code: KC00CB99-3001

General information


Enrollment
30.07.2021 - 12.09.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
30.08.2021 - 19.12.2021
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
Ari Saunamäki
Course
KC00CB99

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will:
- understand the behaviour of braking systems in various situations.
- be able to name the variables associated with braking.
- be competent in solving calculations associated with braking.
- be able to name various suspension solutions, explain how they work and how their properties differ.
- be able to explain the rpinciples for designing brakes, suspension and power transmission,
- be able to seek information on the subject.

Content

- Drum and disc brakes
- Hydraulic brake systems
- Types of suspension
- Clutches
- Gears and choosing gear ratios
- Final drives
- Differential gears
- 4wd systems

Materials

- Field-related publications
- Lecturer's material

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises, group work and independent work.

Student workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1-2: Student knows the basics of the knowledge objectives of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3-4: Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5: Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.

Qualifications

Automotive engineering 1 and 2

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