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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

AUTO473

Course Name:

Automotive Aerodynamics and Thermal Systems

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Faculty 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 :

Assoc. Prof. GAMZE GEDİZ İLİŞ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of the Automotive Aerodynamics & Thermal Systems Course includes; Basic principles of aerodynamics and heat transfer, effect of aerodynamics in car design, basic thermal systems in vehicles, design principles of thermal systems, ergonomics and comfort principles related to thermal systems design.

Course Content:

Identify Automotive Aerodynamics & Thermal Syst. Curriculum
Identify Scope of Automotive Aerodynamics, Scope of Automotive Thermal Systems, Identify the History of a Aerodynamics on Vehicles
Identify Scope of Automotive Aerodynamics, Scope of Automotive Thermal Systems, Identify the History of a Aerodynamics on Vehicles
Identify Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, Identify the Basic Concepts of Fluid Dynamics
Identify the Forces and Moments on Vehicles, 1D Conservation of Mass,1D Momentum Equation, 1D Conservation of Energy
Identify the static pressure, 3D Conservation of Mass, Identify the 3D Momentum Equation
Identify the 3D Conservation of Mass,• 3D Momentum Equation, 3D Energy Equation, Non-dimensionalization
Identify the Boundary Layer Concept, Shear Stresses
Recognize the Pressure Gradient, Drag, Estimation of Friction Drag Coefficient of a Car, Importance of Drag, Term Projects
Identify the Performance of a Car, Wind Tunnels, Similitude
Identify the concepts of refrigerators and heat pumps, ideal vapor-compression refrigeration cycle, actual vapor-compression refrigeration cycle
Identify the Cooling System of a Car
Identify the Heating, ventilation and air conditioning of motor vehicles
Demonstrate project presentation techniques

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Develop an understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics in automotive engineering
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Recognize the use of differential equations to determine pressure and velocity variations in vehicles
3 - Competences
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
Field Specific Competence
1) Recognize the concept of thermal management/aerodynamics and their application areas in vehicles
Learning Competence
Communication and Social Competence

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Identify Automotive Aerodynamics & Thermal Syst. Curriculum
2)	Identify Scope of Automotive Aerodynamics, Scope of Automotive Thermal Systems, Identify the History of a Aerodynamics on Vehicles
3)	Identify Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, Identify the Basic Concepts of Fluid Dynamics
4)	Identify the Forces and Moments on Vehicles, 1D Conservation of Mass,1D Momentum Equation, 1D Conservation of Energy
5)	Identify the static pressure, 3D Conservation of Mass, Identify the 3D Momentum Equation
6)	Identify the 3D Conservation of Mass,• 3D Momentum Equation, 3D Energy Equation, Non-dimensionalization
7)	Identify the Boundary Layer Concept, Shear Stresses
8)	Recognize the Pressure Gradient, Drag, Estimation of Friction Drag Coefficient of a Car, Importance of Drag, Term Projects
9)	Midterm exam
10)	Identify the Performance of a Car, Wind Tunnels, Similitude
11)	Identify the concepts of refrigerators and heat pumps, ideal vapor-compression refrigeration cycle, actual vapor-compression refrigeration cycle
12)	Identify the Cooling System of a Car
13)	Identify the Heating, ventilation and air conditioning of motor vehicles
14)	Demonstrate project presentation techniques
15)	Evaluate students via final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Wolf-Heinrich Hucho, “Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles: From Fluid Mechanics to Vehicle Engineering”, 4th Edition, Society of Automotive Engineers Inc; 4 edition (February 1998)
References:	Y. A. Çengel, J. M. Cimbala, “Fluid Mechanics, Fundementals and Applications”, McGraw-Hill, 2006 Yunus Cengel and Michael Boles, “Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach”, McGraw-Hill Education; 8 edition (January 7, 2014)

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
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) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Knowledge on advanced calculus, including differential equations applicable to automotive engineering; familiarity with statistics and linear algebra; knowledge on chemistry, calculus-based physics, dynamics, structural mechanics, structure and properties of materials, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, electronics and control, design of vehicle elements, vehicle dynamics, vehicle power train systems, automotive related regulations and vehicle validation/verification tests; ability to integrate and apply this knowledge to solve multidisciplinary automotive problems; ability to apply theoretical, experimental and simulation methods and, computer aided design techniques in the field of automotive engineering; ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing.

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)	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)	Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12)	Knowledge on advanced calculus, including differential equations applicable to automotive engineering; familiarity with statistics and linear algebra; knowledge on chemistry, calculus-based physics, dynamics, structural mechanics, structure and properties of materials, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, electronics and control, design of vehicle elements, vehicle dynamics, vehicle power train systems, automotive related regulations and vehicle validation/verification tests; ability to integrate and apply this knowledge to solve multidisciplinary automotive problems; ability to apply theoretical, experimental and simulation methods and, computer aided design techniques in the field of automotive engineering; ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Peer Review
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	9	% 0
Homework Assignments	3	% 20
Project	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 30
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 30
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Project	1	0	0
Homework Assignments	3	10	30
Midterms	1	30	30
Final	1	33	33
Total Workload			135