Study Guide

Objective

- After completing the course, the student should know the basics of selected parts of car technology, both traditional and modern.

Content

- The basics of selected parts of car technology as well as road holding and alternative energy solutions.

Location and time

According to schedule

Materials

The course material is provided at Moodle and presented at the first course opportunity.

Teaching methods

Lectures and project assignments. External lecturers can also be used.

Employer connections

Excursions to car companies in Vaasa

Exam schedules

The course contains two exams during the course. The times are determined during the course according to agreement with the participants.

International connections

None

Student workload

The use of time consists of participation in the lectures, project assignments done in the student's own time, and preparation for the exams. The distribution of time is something like this:
1/3 Lectures
1/3 Assignments
1/3 Preparation for exams

Content scheduling

- The group project starts at the beginning of the course. The presentations will be held according to agreement. The lectures are held during the course according to schedule

Further information

Notification of participation in the course is made to the course leader no later than two weeks from the start of the course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

- Know the principles of braking forces and their power requirements. Knows the design of brake systems in modern vehicles and other safety solutions.-Know different solutions for suspension and suspension on light vehicles- Knows what alternative energy sources are available such as hybrid technology, electric cars etc.- Know the vehicle legislation in applicable parts

Assessment criteria, good (3)

--Can calculate and assess the suitability of different vehicle solutions in terms of performance, economic and environmentally friendly operation. Likewise, brake and safety solutions-Can explain and assess the characteristics of different suspension systems-Can assess the suitability of alternative energy sources for propulsion of vehicles depending on the transport needs or the tasks of a work machine-Can understand and judge the whole in different vehicle solutions

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- Can apply calculation methods for different vehicle solutions and create new solutionsCan apply versatile knowledge when assessing a vehicle's road characteristics- Can account for energy accumulating solutions for the vehicle's drive system- Can impartially argue about the suitability of different vehicle solutions in different contexts

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- Active participation in the course- Approved exams (all)

Assessment methods and criteria

- Participation
- Group assignment
- Exam results

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Students fail:
- if not all tests are approved
- if not participated in the lectures
- If not done the project assignment.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Automotive engineering:
Know the principles of braking forces and their power requirements. Knows the design of brake systems in modern vehicles and other safety solutions.
Roadholding:
Knows different solutions for suspension on light vehicles
Alternative energy solutions:
Knows what alternative energy sources are available.
Vehicles Legislation:
Know the vehicle legislation in applicable parts

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Automotive engineering:
Able to calculate and assess the suitability of different vehicle solutions in terms of performance, economic and environmentally friendly operation. Likewise, brake and safety solutions
Roadholding:
Can explain and evaluate the characteristics of different suspension systems
Alternative energy solutions:
Can assess the suitability of alternative sources of energy for propulsion of vehicles depending on the transport needs or the tasks of a working machine
Vehicles Legislation:
Can understand and judge the whole in different vehicle solutions

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Automotive engineering:
Can apply calculation methods for different vehicle solutions and create new solutions
Roadholding:
Can apply versatile knowledge when assessing a vehicle's road characteristics
Alternative energy solutions:
Can account for energy accumulating solutions for the vehicle's drive system
Vehicles Legislation:
Can impartially argue about the suitability of different vehicle solutions in different contexts

Qualifications

None