ECTS - Manufacturing and Material Technologies in Automotive Industry

Manufacturing and Material Technologies in Automotive Industry (AE308) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Manufacturing and Material Technologies in Automotive Industry AE308 6. Semester 3 1 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
MATE207
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Rahim Jafari
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course aims to acquaint the students with principles, concepts and techniques that are essential in manufacturing and material technologies in automotive industry.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Analyze the mechanical and physical properties of the materials used in automotive manufacturing.
  • Solve problems related to determination of automotive manufacturing processes.
  • Make calculations for the selection of the best manufacturing method for automotive manufacturing.
  • Identify new manufacturing methods and materials in automotive manufacturing.
Course Content The history of manufacturing systems and techniques in automobile history, manufacturing techniques used in automobile industry, automobile parts and manufacturing methods, sheet metals: mechanical properties and analysis of sheet metal deformation, manufacturing techniques of sheet metal automobile parts.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to automotive manufacturing. Components of an automobile. None
2 Materials used in automotive industry Lecture notes on Moodle
3 Material characterization Lecture notes on Moodle
4 Introduction to manufacturing processes Lecture notes on Moodle
5 Car body manufacturing processes Lecture notes on Moodle
6 Car body manufacturing processes (cont'd) Lecture notes on Moodle
7 Car body manufacturing processes (cont'd) Lecture notes on Moodle
8 1st Midterm exam Lecture notes on Moodle
9 Welding and brazing processes Lecture notes on Moodle
10 Casting and forging processes Lecture notes on Moodle
11 Casting and forging processes Lecture notes on Moodle
12 2nd Midterm exam Lecture notes on Moodle
13 Emerging technologies in automotive manufacturing Lecture notes on Moodle
14 New materials in used in automotive industry Lecture notes on Moodle
15 Final exam Lecture notes on Moodle

Sources

Course Book 1. The Automotive Body Manufacturing Systems and Processes, Mohammed A. Omar, John Wiley Sons, 2011.
2. The Automotive Body Manufacturing Systems and Processes, Uwe Kiencke, Lars Nielsen, Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg, 2005.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 4 10
Application 4 10
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 5 10
Homework Assignments 2 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 25
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 17 100
Percentage of Semester Work 65
Percentage of Final Work 35
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively. X
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. X
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. X
7 (a) Sözlü ve yazılı etkin iletişim kurma becerisi; etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi. (b) En az bir yabancı dil bilgisi; bu yabancı dilde etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi. X
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. X
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications. X
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. X
11 Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. X
12 (a) Knowledge of (i) fluid mechanics, (ii) heat transfer, (iii) manufacturing process, (iv) electronics and control, (v) vehicle components design, (vi) vehicle dynamics, (vii) vehicle propulsion/drive and power systems, (viii) technical laws and regulations in automotive engineering field, and (ix) vehicle verification tests. (b) The ability to merge and apply these knowledge in solving multi-disciplinary automotive problems. X
13 The ability to make use of theoretical, experimental, and simulation methods, and computer aided design techniques in automotive engineering field. X
14 The ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 3 42
Laboratory 4 1 4
Application 4 1 4
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 3 6
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 6 6
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 9 9
Total Workload 127