Course Specification of Automotive Engineering

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Faculty of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Department
Mechanical Engineering Program
51. Course Specification of Automotive Engineering

I. Course Identification and General information:
1. Course Title: Automotive Engineering.
2. Course Code & Number: ME326.
C.H TOTAL
Th. Seminar/Tu Pr Tr. CR.
3. Credit hours:
HRS
2 - 2 - 3
Study level/ semester at which this course is Fourth Year- Second Semester.
4.
offered:
5. Pre –requisite (if any): Internal Combustion Engines (ME355).
6. Co –requisite (if any): None.
7. Program (s) in which the course is offered: Mechanical Engineering Program.
8. Language of teaching the course: English Language.
9. Location of teaching the course: Mechanical Engineering Department.
10. Prepared By: Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Dhaiban.
11. Date of Approval:
II. Course Description:

This course teaches students the working principles of automotive systems. It covers the
components and systems transfer energy from engine to the wheels. Also the main systems
that control the automotive motion such as suspension, steering, braking, electrical,
electronic, and emission control, systems are included. The students will practice the
diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive systems and components.
III. Alignment course intended learning

Referenced PILOs
outcomes (CILOs)
Describe the fundamental knowledge of A1 Demonstrate knowledge &
mechanisms used to transfer energy from engine understanding of Mathematics,
a1
to the wheels, and of the main systems that Science, and Engineering relevant
control the automotive motion. to Mechanical Engineering.
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A.3 Explain the principles of

Recognize the need and functional requirements different mechanical systems and
a2 of electric and hybrid vehicles and latest trends in their effects on global
automobile. environment and societal
contexts.
B1 Apply the principles of
engineering, basic science and
Explore the advancement in the automotive mathematics to model, analyze,
b1
technology. design, and realize physical
systems, components or processes
in innovative ways.
Practice the dismantling, assembly, and C1 Use the various techniques,
diagnosis trouble shooting related to the main skills, equipment and modern
c1 mechanical and electrical components of engineering tools and methods
automotive systems such as, clutch, transmission, necessary for Mechanical
wheels and brake pads, steering system. Engineering practice.
D.4 Perform searches of literature,
Review diagnosis and troubleshooting of use databases, as well as, evaluate
d1
automotive system faults. information and evidence from
various sources.
(A) Alignment course intended learning outcomes of Knowledge and Understanding

to Teaching Strategies and assessment Strategies:
Teaching Assessment
Course intended Learning Outcomes
strategies Strategies
a1- Describe the fundamental knowledge of
mechanisms used to transfer energy from
engine to the wheels, and of the main Active Lectures, Written Exam,
systems that control the automotive Laboratory, Laboratory Reports,
motion. Seminars Homework
a2- Recognize the need and functional Presentations
requirements of electric and hybrid
vehicles and latest trends in automobile.

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(B) Alignment Course intended Learning Outcomes of intellectual Skills to Teaching

Strategies and assessment Strategies:
Teaching
Course intended Learning Outcomes Assessment Strategies
strategies
Active Lectures, Written Exam,
b1- Explore the advancement in the Laboratory, Laboratory Reports,
automotive technology. Seminars Homework
Presentations
(C) Alignment Course intended Learning Outcomes of Professional and Practical

Skills to Teaching Strategies and assessment Strategies:
Assessment
Course intended Learning Outcomes Teaching strategies
Strategies
c1- Practice the dismantling, assembly, and
diagnosis trouble shooting related to the Written Exam,
Active Lectures,
main mechanical and electrical Laboratory Reports,
Laboratory,
components of automotive systems such as, Homework
Seminars
clutch, transmission, wheels and brake pads, Presentations
steering system.

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(D) Alignment Course intended Learning Outcomes of Transferable Skills to

Teaching Strategies and assessment Strategies:
Assessment
Course intended Learning Outcomes Teaching strategies
Strategies
d1- Review diagnosis and Seminars, Assignments,
Presentations,
troubleshooting of automotive Projects, Problem Based
Reports
system faults. Learning.
IV. Course Content:

A – theoretical aspect:
Number
Units/Topics Learning Contact
Order Sub topics List of
List Outcomes hours
Weeks
 Conventional Motor
Vehicle
 Vehicle Classification
 Frame and Frameless
1. Introduction a1, a2 Construction 2 4
 Power Requirements
 Vehicle Performance,
 Stability of Four Wheel
Drive Vehicles.
 Types of Clutches
 Requirements for Manual
and Automatic
Clutch and a1, a2, b1,
2. Transmission 1 2
Transmission c1, d1
 Type and Constructional
Detail.
 Wheels and Tires
 Steering Mechanisms and
Steering System
Steering and a1, a2, b1,  Suspension Principle.
3. 2 4
Suspension c1, d1  System Elements
 Hydraulic Suspension.
 Pneumatic Suspension.
a1, a2, b1,  Propeller Shaft.
4. Drive Line 1 2
c1, d1  Joints.

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 Differential, Axle and Hub.

 Introduction to Braking.
 System Types.
 ABS.
a1, a2, b1,
5. Braking System  Brake Compensation. 1 2
c1, d1
 Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD).
 Traction Control
Mid-Term
6. a1, b1, c1  All previous Topics 1 2
Exam
 Wheels Types.
 Tire Description.
Wheel and a1, a2, b1,
7.  Tire Types. 1 2
Tires c1, d1
 Tire Specifications and
Coding.
 Starting System.
 Electronically Controlled
Gasoline Injection System
for SI Engines.
Vehicle
Electrical and a1, a2, b1,
8. Diesel Injection System. 3 6
Electronic c1, d1
 Electronic Ignition.
Systems
 Ignition System
 Charging System.
 Automotive Accessories
and Safety Features.
 Exhaust System
Emission
a1, a2, b1,  Catalytic Convertor.
9. Control 1 2
c1, d1  Catalytic Types.
Devices
 EGR.
Computerized
 Trouble Shooting Tools
Controls a1, a2, b1,
10.  Using of Trouble Shooting 1 2
Diagnosis and c1, d1
Tools
Repair
Trends in
a1, a2, b1,  Hybrid Vehicle.
11. Automobile 1 2
c1, d1  Solar Powered Vehicles
Sector
a1, a2, b1,
12. Final Exam  All Topics 1 2
c1

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Number of Weeks /and Units Per Semester 16 32
B - Practical aspect:
Numbe Learning
Contact
Order Tasks/ Experiments r of Outcome
hours
Weeks s
 Introduction to Garage Safety.
1. 1 2 b1, c1, d1
 Tools and Equipment.
 Dismantling, Inspection and Assembly of
2. 1 2 b1, c1, d1
Clutch and Transmission
 Inspection, Dismantling and Assembly of
3. 2 4 b1, c1, d1
Steering and Suspension:
4. 1 2 b1, c1, d1
Drive Line
5. 1 2 b1, c1, d1
Braking System
 Experiments on Wheel Balancing and Wheel
Rotation.
6. 1 2 b1, c1, d1
 Inspection of Tire Wear Pattern and
Verification of Wheel Alignment.
 Experiments on the Condition of Battery
Quality and Maintenance.
7.  Inspection of Electric System Circuit. 4 8 b1, c1, d1
 Inspection of Starting System.
 Inspection of Charging System.
 Measurement of Exhaust Gas Emission and
8. 1 2 b1, c1, d1
Combustion Analysis.
 Computerized Controls Diagnosis and Repair
9. 2 4 b1, c1, d1
Tools

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V. Teaching strategies of the course:

 Active Lectures,
 Laboratory,
 Seminars
 Project
 Problem Based Learning.
VI. Assignments:
Mark
No Assignments Aligned CILOs(symbols) Week Due out of
150
Laboratory Session Weekly
1 b1, c1,d1 10
Report
2 Project ( Single\Group) a2, b1, c1,d1 13th week 10
3 Homework a1,a2,b1, Weekly 10
Total 30
VII. Schedule of assessment Tasks for Students During the

Semester:
Proportion Aligned Course
Assessment
No. Week Due Mark of Final Learning
Method
assessment Outcomes
1 Assignments Weekly 30 20 % a2, b1, c1,d1
Quizzes 4 , 10th & 13th
th
2 10 6.7% a1, a2, b1
weeks
3 Mid-Term Exam 8th week 20 13.3 % a2, b1, c1
Final Exam
4 15th week 15 10 % b1, c1,d1
(Practical)
Final Exam
5 16th week 75 50 % a1, a2, b1, c1
(Theoretical)
Total 150 100 %
VIII. Learning Resources:

 Written in the following order: (Author - Year of publication – Title – Edition – Place of publication –
Publisher).

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1- Required Textbook(s) (maximum two ).

1. V. A. W. Hillier, F.W. Pittuck., (2012). "Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle
Technology", Nelson Thornes,
2. Kirpal Singh, “Automobile Engineering" Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 Standard Publishers.
2- Essential References.
1. G.B.S. Narang, "Automobile Engineering", Khanna Publisher.
2. J.A. Dolan, "Motor Vehicle Technology", Heinemann Educational Books.
3- Electronic Materials and Web Sites etc.
1- www; youtube.com
2- Videos
I. Course Policies:
Class Attendance:
1 - The student should be attending not less than 75% of total contact hours of the subject,
otherwise he will not able to take exam and be considerd as an exam failure. If the student
is absent due to illness, he/she should bring an approved statement from university Clinic.
Tardy:
2 - For lateness in attending the class, the student will be initially notified. If he repeates late
in attending class he will be considered absent.
Exam Attendance/Punctuality:
3 - The student should attend the exam on time. He is permitted to attend the exam half one
hour from exam beginning, after that he/she will not be permitted to take exam and he/she
is considered absent in the exam.
Assignments & Projects:
4 - In general one assignment is given after each chapter of a course. The student should
submit the assignment on time, mostly one week after giving the assignment
Cheating:
5 - For cheating in exam, the student is considered as failure. In case the cheating is repeated
three times during study the student will be disengaged from the Faculty
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the attending of the student the exam of a course instead of other student. If
6 the examination committee proved a plagiarism of a student, he will be disengaged from
the Faculty. The final disengagement of the student from the Faculty should be confirmed
from the Student Affair Council of the university.
Other policies:
7 - The mobile phone is not allowable to be used during class lecture. It must be switched
off, otherwise the student will be ordered to leave the lecture room.

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- The mobile phone is not allowed to be taken during the examination time.
- Lecture notes and assignments may be given directly to students using soft or hard copy.
Reviewed Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Post Graduate Studies: Asst. Prof. Dr. Tarek A.
By Barakat
President of Quality Assurance Unit: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Algorafi
Name of Reviewer from the Department: Assoc.Prof. Dr. Khalil Al-Hatab
Deputy Rector for Academic Affairs Asst. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim AlMutaa
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mujahed
Asst. Prof. Dr. Munasar Alsubri

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51. Course Plan of Automotive Engineering
I. Information about Faculty Member Responsible for the

Course:
Name of Faculty
Dr, Abdullah Dhaiban Office Hours
Member
Mechatronics
Location&
Engineering SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU
Telephone No.
Department
a.dhaiban@eng-
E-mail su.edu.ye
a.daiban2@Gmail.com
II. Course Identification and General information:

1. Course Title: Automotive Engineering.
2. Course Number & Code: ME326.
C.H Total
CR.
3. Credit hours: Th. Seminar Pr. Tu.
HRS
2 2 - 3
nd
Study level/year at which this course is Fourth Year- 2 Semester.
4.
offered:
5. Pre –requisite (if any): Internal Combustion Engines (ME355).
6. Co –requisite (if any): None.
7. Program (s) in which the course is offered Mechanical Engineering Program.
8. Language of teaching the course: English Language.
9. System of Study: Semesters.
10. Mode of delivery: Lectures, Tutorials and Lab.
11. Location of teaching the course: Mechanical Engineering Department.

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III. Course Description:

This course teaches students the working principles of automotive systems. It covers the
components and systems transfer energy from engine to the wheels. Also the main systems
that control the automotive motion such as suspension, steering, braking, electrical,
electronic, and emission control, systems are included The students will practice the
diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive systems and components.
IV. Intended learning outcomes (ILOs) of the course:

 Brief summary of the knowledge or skill the course is intended to develop:
1- Describe the fundamental knowledge of mechanisms used to transfer energy from
engine to the wheels, and of the main systems that control the automotive motion.
2- Recognize the need and functional requirements of electric and hybrid vehicles
and latest trends in automobile.
3- Explore the advancement in the automotive technology.
4- Practice the dismantling, assembly, and diagnosis trouble shooting related to the
main mechanical and electrical components of automotive systems such as, clutch,
transmission, wheels and brake pads, steering system.
5- Review diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive system faults.
V. Course Content:
 Distribution of Semester Weekly Plan of Course topics/Items and Activities.
A – theoretical aspect:
Contact
Order Topics List Sub topics List Week Due
Hours
 Conventional Motor Vehicle
 Vehicle Classification
 Frame and Frameless
Construction 1st and 2nd
1- Introduction 4
 Power Requirements weeks
 Vehicle Performance,
 Stability of Four Wheel Drive
Vehicles.
Clutch and
2-  Types of Clutches 3rd week 2
Transmission

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 Requirements for Manual and

Automatic Transmission
 Type and Constructional
Detail.
 Wheels and Tires
 Steering Mechanisms and
Steering System
Steering and  Suspension Principle. 4th and 5th
3- 4
Suspension  System Elements weeks
 Hydraulic Suspension.
 Pneumatic Suspension.
 Propeller Shaft.
4- Drive Line  Joints. 6th week 2
 Differential, Axle and Hub.
 Introduction to Braking.
 System Types.
 ABS.
5- Braking System  Brake Compensation. 7th week 2
 Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD).
 Traction Control
6- Mid-Term Exam  All previous Topics 8th week 2
 Wheels Types.
 Tire Description.
7- Wheel and Tires 9th week 2
 Tire Types.
 Tire Specifications and Coding.
 Starting System.
Gasoline Injection System for
SI Engines.
Vehicle Electrical  Electronically Controlled
10th, 11th and
8- and Electronic Diesel Injection System. 6
12th weeks
Systems  Electronic Ignition.
 Ignition System
 Charging System.
 Automotive Accessories and
Safety Features.

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 Exhaust System
Emission Control  Catalytic Convertor.
9- 13th week 2
Devices  Catalytic Types.
 EGR.
Computerized  Trouble Shooting Tools
10- Controls Diagnosis  Using of Trouble Shooting 14th week 2
and Repair Tools
Trends in  Hybrid Vehicle.
11- 15th week 2
Automobile Sector  Solar Powered Vehicles
12- Final Exam  All Topics 16th week 2

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B – Practical aspect:
Contact
Order Topics List Week Due
Hours
 Introduction to Garage Safety.
1- 2nd week 2
 Tools and Equipment.
 Dismantling, Inspection and Assembly of Clutch
2- 3rd week 2
and Transmission
 Inspection, Dismantling and Assembly of Steering 4th and 5th
3- 4
and Suspension: weeks
 Inspection, Dismantling and Assembly of Drive
4- 6th week 2
Line
 Inspection, Dismantling and Assembly of Braking
5- 7th week 2
System
 Experiments on Wheel Balancing and Wheel
Rotation.
6- 9th week 2
 Inspection of Tire Wear Pattern and Verification of
Wheel Alignment.
 Experiments on the Condition of Battery Quality
and Maintenance. 10th, 11th
7-  Inspection of Electric System Circuit. and 12th 8
 Inspection of Starting System. weeks
 Inspection of Charging System.
 Measurement of Exhaust Gas Emission and
8- 13th week 2
Combustion Analysis.
 Computerized Controls Diagnosis and Repair 14th and
9- 4
Tools 15th weeks
VI. Teaching strategies of the course:

 Active Lectures,
 Laboratory,
 Seminars
 Project
 Problem Based Learning.

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VII. Assignments:
Aligned
No Assignments Week Due Mark
CILOs(symbols)
1 Laboratory Session Report b1, c1,d1 Weekly 10
2 Project (Single\Group) a2, b1, c1,d1 13th week 10
3 Homework a1,a2,b1 Weekly 10
Total 30
VIII. Schedule of assessment Tasks for Students During the

Semester:
Type of Proportion of
Assessment Week Due Mark
assessment Tasks Final assessment
1 Assignments Weekly 30 20 %
Quizzes 4th, 10th &
2 10 6.7%
13th weeks
3 Mid-Term Exam 8th week 20 13.3 %
th
4 Final Exam (Practical) 15 week 15 10 %
5 Final Exam (Theoretical) 16th week 75 50 %
Total 150 100 %
IX. Learning Resources:
 Written in the following order: (Author – Year of publication – Title – Edition – Place of publication –
Publisher).
1- Required Textbook(s) (maximum two ).
1. V. A. W. Hillier, F.W. Pittuck., (2012). "Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle
Technology", Nelson Thornes,
2. Kirpal Singh, "Automobile Engineering" ,Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 Standard Publishers.
2- Essential References.
1. G.B.S. Narang, "Automobile Engineering ", Khanna Publisher.
2. J.A. Dolan, "Motor Vehicle Technology", Heinemann Educational Books.
3- Electronic Materials and Web Sites etc.
1- www; youtube.com
2- Videos

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II. Course Policies:

Class Attendance:
1 - The student should be attending not less than 75% of total contact hours of the subject,
otherwise he will not able to take exam and be considerd as an exam failure. If the student
is absent due to illness, he/she should bring an approved statement from university Clinic.
Tardy:
2 - For lateness in attending the class, the student will be initially notified. If he repeates late
in attending class he will be considered absent.
Exam Attendance/Punctuality:
3 - The student should attend the exam on time. He is permitted to attend the exam half one
hour from exam beginning, after that he/she will not be permitted to take exam and he/she
is considered absent in the exam.
Assignments & Projects:
4 - In general one assignment is given after each chapter of a course. The student should
submit the assignment on time, mostly one week after giving the assignment
Cheating:
5 - For cheating in exam, the student is considered as failure. In case the cheating is repeated
three times during study the student will be disengaged from the Faculty
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the attending of the student the exam of a course instead of other student. If
6 the examination committee proved a plagiarism of a student, he will be disengaged from
the Faculty. The final disengagement of the student from the Faculty should be confirmed
from the Student Affair Council of the university.
Other policies:
- The mobile phone is not allowable to be used during class lecture. It must be switched
7 off, otherwise the student will be ordered to leave the lecture room.
- The mobile phone is not allowed to be taken during the examination time.
- Lecture notes and assignments may be given directly to students using soft or hard copy.

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51. Course Specification of Automotive Engineering

II. Course Description:

III. Alignment course intended learning

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A.3 Explain the principles of

(A) Alignment course intended learning outcomes of Knowledge and Understanding

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(B) Alignment Course intended Learning Outcomes of intellectual Skills to Teaching

(C) Alignment Course intended Learning Outcomes of Professional and Practical

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(D) Alignment Course intended Learning Outcomes of Transferable Skills to

IV. Course Content:

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 Differential, Axle and Hub.

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Number of Weeks /and Units Per Semester 16 32

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V. Teaching strategies of the course:

VII. Schedule of assessment Tasks for Students During the

VIII. Learning Resources:

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1- Required Textbook(s) (maximum two ).

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Head of Quality Assurance Dean of the Faculty Academic Rector of Sana’a

51. Course Plan of Automotive Engineering

I. Information about Faculty Member Responsible for the

II. Course Identification and General information:

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III. Course Description:

IV. Intended learning outcomes (ILOs) of the course:

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 Requirements for Manual and

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Number of Weeks /and Units Per Semester 16 32

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VI. Teaching strategies of the course:

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VIII. Schedule of assessment Tasks for Students During the

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II. Course Policies:

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