Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05471121 | Vehicle Dynamics | 2025 | Autumn | 7 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | English |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Remzi ŞAHİN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Remzi ŞAHİN | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
Taşıtlarının dinamiğinin temelleri; Kara yollarında işleyen pnömatik lastikli taşıtlar; Taşıtların ivmelenmesinin, sürüşünün, yönlendirilmesinin ve kararlılığının modellenip analiz edilmesi.
Objectives of the Course
Introducing the basic vehicle mechanics that determines the dynamic performance of vehicles; Analysis of analytical methods; Introduction of terminology.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and mechanical engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems. | 3 |
| P2 | Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Knows the applications of mathematics in engineering | P.1.3 | 1 |
| O2 | Apply the principles of kinetic (dynamic equilibrium) for moving particles and bodies. | P.2.21 | 1 |
| O3 | Apply work energy methods for moving particles and bodies. | P.2.22 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and foundations |
| 2 | Vehicle Dynamics |
| 3 | Tire mechanics |
| 4 | Acceleration performance |
| 5 | Braking performance and brakes |
| 6 | Road loads - Aerodynamic and rolling resistance |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Lateral dynamic |
| 10 | Cornering (steady state) |
| 11 | Cornering (steady state) |
| 12 | Vibration |
| 13 | Vibration + Tipping |
| 14 | Vibration + Tipping |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Gillespie, Thomas, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., 1992. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 184 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 6,13 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knows the applications of mathematics in engineering | 5 | - |
| O2 | Apply the principles of kinetic (dynamic equilibrium) for moving particles and bodies. | - | 5 |
| O3 | Apply work energy methods for moving particles and bodies. | - | 5 |