Automotive engineering 1 (3cr)

Code: KC04BA40031-13

General information

Enrollment: 18.08.2015 - 05.10.2015; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 01.09.2015 - 25.10.2015; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 cr

Local portion: 3 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Degree programmes: Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Teachers: Jarno Arkko; Ari Saunamäki

Course: KC04BA40031

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will:
- be competent in determining the formation of driving resistance under various circumstances.
- understand the factors affecting fuel consumption.
- be able to determine the factors corresponding to the performance of a car
- be able to seek information on the subject

Content

- Driving resistance
- Basic operational principles of the engine and transmission
- Diagrams of the driving space
- Acceleration
- Choosing transmission drive gear
- Fuel consumption
- Durability
- Limitations of acceleration and ascent
- Automotive labs

Materials

- Laine O. Autotekniikka.
- Field-related publications
- Lecturer's material

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises, and diagrams of the driving space.
Information search

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

No previous studies are required.