Module Details

Module Code: AUTO6018
Title: Automotive Science 2
Long Title: Automotive Science 2
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5251 - Automotive Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides an in-depth background to the scientific principles underlying automobile design and operation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Derive and apply solutions to automotive applications from knowledge of the equations of motion
LO2 Analyse vehicle dynamic behaviour
LO3 Apply knowledge of internal combustion engines to thermodynamic problems
LO4 Identify, analyse and solve problems of threaded fastener application and installation.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Thermodynamic Principles
Relationship between heat and work, First Law analysis, Fuel types, basic combustion chemistry, polytropic processes
IC Engine Thermodynamics
Fundamentals of two and four-stroke cycle engines, Otto and Diesel cycle, Pv diagrams, calculation of work per cycle, Mean Effective Pressures, thermodynamic efficiency, mechanical efficiency, volumetric efficiency, Brake Specific Fuel Consumption
Motion, Velocity and Acceleration
Displacement, velocity and acceleration-time plots, and the relationships between them, both linear and rotational, standing quarter mile calculation, gearing and final drive selection, overturning speeds of vehicles in level and banked corners, skidding when cornering
Simple Stress and Strain
Direct stress and strain, shear stress and strain, Hooke's Law, faster of safety, thermal stresses
Stress/strain applications
Use of tables and nomographs for dimensional, stress analysis and tightening torque determination, bolt materials and strength, thread designations, performance of bolted joints, lubrication and torque-tension coefficients
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Equations of Motion
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Engine Thermodynamics
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Engine Performance
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Material properties and threaded fasteners
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture Notes & Further Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Review of lecture Notes & Further Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bolton, W.. (2015), Engineering Science, 6th Ed.. Routledge, [ISBN: 978113882893].
  • Alma Hillier. (2012), Hillier's Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology Book 1., 2nd. Nelson Thornes, p.624, [ISBN: 978-140851518].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Robert Bosch GmbH. (2014), Bosch Automotive Handbook, 9th. Robert Bosch GmbH, Plochingen, p.1544, [ISBN: 978-1-119-032].
  • Allan Bonnick. (2008), Automotive science and mathematics, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, [ISBN: 978-0750685221].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_TTMGT_7 Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology and Management 4 Mandatory
CR_TTMAT_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Automotive Technology and Management 4 Mandatory