| Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Aeodynamics | OTE 430 | 8 | 2 + 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Precondition Courses | None |
| Recommended Optional Courses | |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Course Type | Optional |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. CAN HAŞİMOĞLU |
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| Course Objective | Providing students with the importance of aerodynamics over vehicles, teaching of aerodynamic drag big effects fuel consumption with calculation ratio, explaining of boundary layer and vortex occurring, display of noise and ground effects, teaching of aerodynamic force and moments calculations, teaching of effect of aerodynamics over vehicles performance, teaching wind tunnels and teaching of basic calculation tunnel model |
| Course Content | The course contains subjects of importance of aerodynamics over vehicles, boundary layer and vortex occurring, wake, noise and ground effects, friction and aerodynamic resistance, aerodynamic forces and moments, design specifications effects on performance, wind tunnels and its specifications, measurement and evaluation of model performance |
| # | Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Having a comprehension of aerodynamics over vehicles design | Lecture, Question-Answer, | Testing, |
| 2 | Understanding basics of using of intensive fluid mechanics knowledge on aerodynamics | Question-Answer, Lecture, | Testing, |
| 3 | Understanding basics of boundary layer and vortex occurring over aerodynamics | Lecture, Question-Answer, | Testing, |
| 4 | Understanding basics of noise and ground effects over aerodynamics | Discussion, Lecture, Question-Answer, | Testing, |
| 5 | Understanding basics of aerodynamic pressure central point and resistance | Question-Answer, Lecture, | Testing, |
| 6 | Ability of calculating aerodynamic force and moments | Lecture, Problem Solving, Question-Answer, | Testing, Homework, |
| 7 | Having an understanding of force effects on vehicle performance and corresponding calculations | Problem Solving, Lecture, | Homework, Testing, |
| 8 | Having an understanding of design specifications effects on aerodynamic resistance | Lecture, Question-Answer, | Testing, |
| 9 | Having an understanding of aerodynamic effects over on general performance | Question-Answer, Lecture, | Testing, |
| 10 | Having an understanding of aerodynamic resistance between vehicles | Lecture, Question-Answer, | Testing, |
| 11 | Having an understanding of wind tunnel specifications and calculation of basic specification of wind tunnels | Lecture, Problem Solving, | Testing, Homework, |
| 12 | Having an understanding of performance measurements | Question-Answer, Lecture, | Testing, |
| Week | Course Topics | Preliminary Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importance of aerodynamics and historical developing | |
| 2 | Summary of fluid mechanics | |
| 3 | External flows: boundary layers, vortex occurring | |
| 4 | Separation of flow lines, wakes | |
| 5 | Effects of noise and ground | |
| 6 | Friction and aerodynamic resistance, pressure central point | |
| 7 | Aerodynamic forces | |
| 8 | Aerodynamic moments | |
| 9 | Vehicle stability | |
| 10 | Midterm exam | |
| 11 | Design specifications and effects of aerodynamic performance | |
| 12 | Internal flow, flow of between vehicles | |
| 13 | Vehicle aerodynamic for wind tunnels | |
| 14 | Measurements of model performance and evaluation results |
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| Order | Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Having necessary knowledge and skills for performing his/her proficiency in the subject of motor Technologies and basic manufacturing processes | X | |||||
| 2 | Having the latest knowledge and skills for theoretical and practical applications of motor systems and principals | X | |||||
| 3 | Having the latest knowledge and skills for theoretical and practical applications of vehicle systems | X | |||||
| 4 | Having the latest knowledge and skills for performing tests, control and maintenance of motor/vehicle systems and hardware | X | |||||
| 5 | Having the latest knowledge and skills for diagnostics and renovation processes of vehicle/motor systems | ||||||
| 6 | Having the latest knowledge in Science and Engineering | X | |||||
| 7 | Having the latest knowledge and skills in the area of electric-electronic-computer for performing tasks related to his/her proficiency | ||||||
| 8 | Having foreign language skills and knowledge for making tasks related to his/her proficiency | X | |||||
| 9 | Having the latest knowledge and skills for making design and research projects in his/her area | X | |||||
| 10 | Having the latest knowledge and skills in the area of servicing/management/job security related to his/her proficiency | ||||||
| 11 | Having the latest knowledge and skills for performing tasks in teaching and education in his/her area | X | |||||
| 12 | Having necessary knowledge for performing tasks in the automobile industry | X | |||||
| Evaluation System | |
|---|---|
| Semester Studies | Contribution Rate |
| 1. Ara Sınav | 50 |
| 1. Kısa Sınav | 15 |
| 1. Ödev | 20 |
| 1. Performans Görevi (Seminer) | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
| 1. Yıl İçinin Başarıya | 60 |
| 1. Final | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
| ECTS - Workload Activity | Quantity | Time (Hours) | Total Workload (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Assignment | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Performance Task (Seminar) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 56 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (Hours) | 2.24 | ||
| dersAKTSKredisi | 2 | ||