Mechanical Engineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

AUTO471

Course Name:

Automotive Body and Interior Design

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ORHAN BEHİÇ ALANKUŞ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	History and emergence of mechanical and automotive engineering. Basic concepts and subjects, fields of work, qualifications and skills of mechanical and automotive engineers, an overview of the mechanical and automotive engineering curriculums at Okan University.
Course Content:	1- To understand vehicle body and trim design fundamentals 2- Learn about modern vehicle design tools 3- To learn about body and trim components design principles 4- Learn the importance of design for manufacturing 5- Learn about the relation between design and testing requirements

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To understand vehicle body and trim design fundamentals
2) Learn about modern vehicle design tools
3) To learn about body and trim components design principles
4) Learn the importance of design for manufacturing
5) Learn about the relation between design and testing requirements
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Automotive history, critical patents, evolution of vehicle design, basic milestones	-
2)	Vehicle development process principles, project management and team working, software and modern design tools used	-
3)	Vehicle specs determination, principles of vehicle ergonomics, vehicle layout principles	-
4)	Definition and basic components of body in white, main principles of body in white design	-
5)	Directives related to body in white, crashworthy body in white design	-
6)	Definition of moving parts, design for manufacturing, hinge and mechanism design	-
7)	Midterm	-
8)	Pumper design principles, crash box design	-
9)	Dashboard design principles, plastic material types, plastic parts used on vehicles and their design principles	-
10)	HVAC system components, Component design principles	-
11)	Vehicle front and rear seats design principles, seating components, and restraint systems	-
12)	R&D tests which is conducted during development, Requirements for homologation of vehicles	-
13)	Problem solving approach for body and trim design, Failure Mode Effect Analysis explanation, use of Computer Aided Engineering for problem solving	-
14)	Presentation of the projects	-
15)	Final	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Bulunmamaktadır.
References:	The Automotive Body Volume 1 and 2 : , by L. Morello ,Rossini,Pia,Tonoli Lecture notes

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
12) In order to gain depth at least one, physics knowledge based on chemistry knowledge and mathematics; advanced mathematical knowledge, including multivariable mathematical and differential equations; familiarity with statistics and linear algebra.
13) The ability to work in both thermal and mechanical systems, including the design and implementation of such systems.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.	3
3)	The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)	3
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.	3
5)	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6)	The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.	3
7)	Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.	3
8)	Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.	3
9)	Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.	2
10)	Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.	3
11)	The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.	3
12)	In order to gain depth at least one, physics knowledge based on chemistry knowledge and mathematics; advanced mathematical knowledge, including multivariable mathematical and differential equations; familiarity with statistics and linear algebra.	2
13)	The ability to work in both thermal and mechanical systems, including the design and implementation of such systems.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Application
Individual Project
Presentation
Reporting
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 5
Project	1	% 25
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	3	4	12
Study Hours Out of Class	5	9	45
Midterms	1	15	15
Final	1	19	19
Total Workload			91