Automotive engineering 2
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC04BA40021 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Saunamäki, Ari |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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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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