Automotive engineering 3 (4cr)
Code: KC04BA40072-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 29.07.2017 - 10.12.2017
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 28.08.2017 - 17.12.2017
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Local portion
- 4 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Teachers
- Ari Saunamäki
- Course
- KC04BA40072
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
- Laine O: Autotekniikka 2
- Vehicle regulations
- Bosch: Autoteknillinen taskukirja
- Field-related publications and literature pertaining to maintenance
- Lecturer's material
Teaching methods
- Lectures
- Exercises
- Group work
- Independent study
- 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
Automotive engineering 1 and 2