OTM207 Vehicle Suspension and Test SystemsIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Automotive TechnologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: OTM207
Course Name: Vehicle Suspension and Test Systems
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. VEDAT KARAMAN
Course Lecturer(s): Vedat KARAMAN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To comprehend the place and importance of suspension system in vehicle technology.
Course Content: Suspension system and types, the effect of suspension system on vehicle comfort, determination of suspension characteristics

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learning the importance of the suspension system
2) Learning the effect of suspension system on vehicle comfort and road holding
3) Comprehending the suspension system studies in the developing automotive technology
4) Learns how the suspension system course will affect their professional development

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Suspension System
2) Suspension Types
3) Suspension Elements
4) Spring Terminology, Leaf Springs, Coil Springs, Torsion Bars, Air Springs
5) Suspension Control Methods
6) Active Suspension Systems
7) Practice Questions
8) Midterm Exam
9) Determination of Suspension Characteristics
10) Determination of Suspension Characteristics
11) The Effect of Suspension Characteristics on Handling
12) Student Presentations
13) Student Presentations
14) Student Presentations
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Süspansiyon Sistemleri - MEGEP
References: Süspansiyon Sistemleri - MEGEP

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To be one of the Automotive Technicians who have the qualifications needed by the developing and constantly changing automotive industry and other sectors related to automotive industry organizations.
2) New technology recognizes the materials of engine and system elements, finds faults, and uses diagnostic test devices.
3) Has the ability to use basic computer software and hardware and report preparation techniques required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be one of the Automotive Technicians who have the qualifications needed by the developing and constantly changing automotive industry and other sectors related to automotive industry organizations. 3
2) New technology recognizes the materials of engine and system elements, finds faults, and uses diagnostic test devices.
3) Has the ability to use basic computer software and hardware and report preparation techniques required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 42 2 84
Midterms 1 14 14
Final 1 27 27
Total Workload 125