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Basics of vehicle electronics (3 cr)

Code: 8C00CW90-3004

General information


Enrollment

11.11.2024 - 15.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 23.02.2025

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Teachers

  • Heikki Järvi

Student groups

  • AUTO23

Objective

Upon completion of the course, student will:
- understand the more common electronic equipment in automobiles and machinery, the basic properties of the mentioned equipment and how to use it
- know how to explain sensor technology used in different kinds of systems
- know how to explain the basics of testing and troubleshooting
- be able to seek information on the subject

Content

- Electronic components and circuit technology
- Sensor technology
- Bus technology
- OBD and Testing technology

Materials

Lecture material

Additional reading:
Robert Bosch GmbH. Automotive Electrics and Automotive Electronics
Robert Bosch GmbH. Automotive Sensors
Field-related publications and literature pertaining to maintenance

Teaching methods

Classroom learning: Lectures and Exercises
Independent study

Student workload

Lectures ca. 28 h, exercises ca. 20 h and independent study

Evaluation scale

1-5

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam, exercises

Qualifications

Basics of car electric systems