Automotive engineering 1

Structure Type:	Course
Code:	KC04BA40031
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 autumn	3.0	2014-09-01	2014-12-31
KOTU-2014AUTO	2 autumn	3.0	2015-08-01	2015-12-31
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, 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

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

- 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
- Sustainable development in car field

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exercises, and diagrams of the driving space.
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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