Module Details
| Module Code: |
AUTO6030 |
| Title: |
Vehicle Design & Production
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Long Title:
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Vehicle Design & Production
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5251 - Automotive Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This module is intended to provide the student with an understanding of the methods used in the design and manufacture of the modern motor vehicle.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Describe the processes involved in the design and manufacture of vehicles. |
| LO2 |
Identify and explain the vehicle body components that are produced in a specific way to aid vehicle body repairs. |
| LO3 |
Outline the various stages of vehicle body and engine design from concept to final stage. |
| LO4 |
Discuss the basic aerodynamic concepts related to vehicles. |
| LO5 |
Distingiush between the different types of vehicle structures and their safety aspects |
| 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).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Automotive engineering development
Mass production, the development of the world motor industry, streamlining, safety design, engine transmission and drivetrain developments, interior refinement.Introduction to electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle production.
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Materials used in vehicle design
Structure and manufacturing technology of automotive materials, mechanical properties of automotive materials, materials selection for automotive components, information on computer aided selection of suitable materials.
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Automotive designers
Role of the Designer.Lean product development, design to manafacture, manafacturing tools.
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Body design; the styling process.
The studios, working evvironment and structure, product planning, brainstorming, the package, review of competition, concept approval, clay modelling, 3D systems,computer aided drafting and design.
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Body design; aerodynamics.
Aerodynamic forces, drag, drag reduction, stability and cross-winds, vibration and harshness, under bonnet ventilation, passenger compartment ventilation, wind tunnel testing.
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Vehicle safety design
Vehicle impacts, crush characteristics, structural collapse and its input on safety, vehicle safety system, vehicle safety testing.
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Future trends in automobile design
Mechanical possibilities, design possibilities, advances in manufacturing methods, materials advances .Vehicle end of life (ELV) procedures.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
Delivery of module content |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Further study of class material and recommended resources. |
Every Week |
3.50 |
3.5 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Group Industry visits (Vehicle repair facilities/component & vehicle manufacture & assembly). Two half day visits. |
Twice per semester |
0.50 |
3.75 |
| Total Hours |
10.25 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.50 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Group visits (vehicle repair facilities/component manufacture and assembly) |
Twice per semester |
0.50 |
3.75 |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Delivery of module content |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Further study of class material |
Every Week |
3.50 |
3.5 |
| Total Hours |
10.25 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.50 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Alma Hillier,. (2012), Hillier's Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology Book 1., 2nd edition. Nelson Thornes, [ISBN: 9781408515181].
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Yasuhiro Monden,. (2011), Toyota Production System, Productivity press, [ISBN: 9781439820971].
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Andrew Livesey. (2013), The Repair of Vehicle Bodies, 6th edition. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415534451].
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Michael F Ashby. (2005), Materials selection in mechanical design, 3rd. Butterworth Heineman, OXFORD, [ISBN: 9780750661683].
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Stephen Newbury, Tony Lewin,. (2009), The Car Design Yearbook 8, Merrel Publishers, [ISBN: 9781858944760].
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| Other Resources |
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Website, www.motor.org.uk. Web.
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