Automotive engineering 2

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC04BA40021
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Saunamäki, Ari
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
KOTU-2013AUTO   2 spring   3.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
KOTU-2014AUTO   2 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
KOTU-2015AUTO   2 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
KOTU-2016AUTO   2 autumn   3.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course student will know how to explain;
- the behaviour of steering-related issues in vehicles.
- the importance of the angles of the wheels on the vehicle's driving properties.
- matters related to the tyres and rims of vehicles.
- the impact of side-wind on vehicles
- axes stuctures,
- steering geometry of a motorcycle,
- be able to seek information on the subject.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Angles of the wheels and pivoted axles and measurement of them
- Steering devices
- Tyres, rims, alignment
- Behaviour of vehicles in curves
- Properties of side-wind
- Sustainable development in car field

Recommended or Required Reading

- Laine O: Autotekniikka 1,
- Field-related publications and literature on vehicle maintenance
- Lecturers material

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures
- Exercises
- Group work
- Independent study
- Information search

Assessment Criteria

1 Student knows the basics of the knowledge objectives of the course.
3 Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well.
5 Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.

Assessment Methods

An examination/other way and trainings: 70/30
The presence (min 50%) and hour activity affect a grade.

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