Description of Individual Course Units
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Offered By |
Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences |
Level of Course Unit |
Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree) |
Course Coordinator |
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MEHMET MURAT TOPAÇ |
Offered to |
DESIGN AND PRODUCTION |
Course Objective |
Within the scope of this course, vehicle classification and basic kinematic and structural optimisation methods will be introduced. Moreover, basic and advanced level information will be given on the subjects such as design fundamentals of chassis and bodywork, vertical dynamics of vehicle body, design aspects of spring and damper, kinematic and structural design of conventional and non-conventional suspension and steering systems, multi-axle steering. |
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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Mode of Delivery |
Face -to- Face |
Prerequisites and Co-requisites |
None |
Recomended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
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Recomended or Required Reading |
1. Happian-Smith J (Ed.). An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2001. |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
Lectures including the fundamentals of rolling chassis design and optimisation are given to the students via presentations. Numerical problem solving sessions are also organised one week before the exams. |
Assessment Methods |
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*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable. |
Further Notes About Assessment Methods |
None |
Assessment Criteria |
The theoretical background explained in the lectures is evaluated through two midterms and a final exam. |
Language of Instruction |
Turkish |
Course Policies and Rules |
Active student participation is expected during the lectures. |
Contact Details for the Lecturer(s) |
E-mail: murat.topac@deu.edu.tr |
Office Hours |
To be announced. |
Work Placement(s) |
None |
Workload Calculation |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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