Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. İlbeyi KILAVUZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Describe the concepts of moving resistance of vehicles, the types of resistance, and their formation.
2) Explain drive force, drive torque, the drive characteristics and basic relations.
3) Explain axle loads and the relationship with driving force.
4) Describe the concepts of acceleration limit, slope limit, speed limit and basic relations with these concepts.
5) Use the basic relations of braking and stopping.
6) Resolve the various problems of vehicle mechanics.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3
Learning Outcomes
	1	Middle	No relation	Middle
	2	Middle	Middle	Middle
	3	Middle	Middle	No relation
	4	Middle	Middle	Middle
	5	Middle	Middle	Middle
	6	Middle	Middle	Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Vehicle Mechanics

Course Contents

Motion resistances. Occurring of motion resistances and their effects on vehicle. Traction force and traction moment. Static and dynamic axle loads. Traction characteristics. Acceleration limit, grading ability, maximum velocity. Cornering equilibrium. Braking and stopping distance.

Weekly Schedule

1) x
2) x
3) x
4) x
5) x
6) x
7) x
8) Midterm Exam
9) x
10) x
11) x
12) x
13) x
14) x
15) x
16) x

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Case Study
4) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Vehicle Mechanics	OMP232	Elective	Associate degree	2	Spring	4