COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Mechanical Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MEHMET MURAT TOPAÇ

Offered to

Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (Evening)

Course Objective

Within the scope of this course, basic design subjects such as classification, design types, tyre-terrain interaction, capacity calculations, dynamic behaviour, structural design, power transmission systems, brake systems and steering systems, operation and maintenance fundamentals of off-road vehicles will be introduced.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Wong JY. Terramechanics and off-road vehicle engineering, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2009
2. Birecikli M. Toprak işleri ve iş makineleri, Birsen Yayınevi, Istanbul, 2018
3. Reimpell J, Stoll H, Betzler JW, The Automotive Chassis: Engineering Principles, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures including the theoretical background of off-road vehicles are given to the students via presentations.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

A sufficient number of students participating in the course get marks in exams and presentation by multiplying the percentage of specified in the table. (%50 of presentation marks are determined by course instructor and the other %50 part are determined by students that participate the presentation and the average of marks are calculated.)

Assessment Criteria

The theoretical background explained in the lectures is evaluated through one midterm, one project and a final exam.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Active student participation is expected during the lectures.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

E-mail: murat.topac@deu.edu.tr
Phone: +90 (0232) 301 92 48

Office Hours

Friday, 11:30-12:15

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes