This module is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of modern automotive vehicle technologies.
This module provides the student with a rudimentary overview of the construction and operating principles of current automotive technology in support of the Programmes practical related modules.
Automotive Health and safety: outline occupational and personal health and safety; Health & Safety Authority Ireland, EPA Ireland, manufactures guidelines, End-of-life vehicles, automotive battery and fluid recycling.
Vehicle categories: Body types, designs and chassis designs, modular platforms, vehicle classification, vehicle identification numbers.
Drivetrain configurations: Front Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive. Transmission, transaxle, differential.
Powertrain types: Internal combustion engine, hybrid electric vehicle, battery electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.
Recognise components of steering system; column, rack, assist component. Suspension system; wheel, tyre, spring, damper, links, and arms. Brake system components; pads, discs, drums, caliper, wheel cylinders, brake- servo.
Geometry angles: Thrust Angle, Ackermann angel / Toe-out on turns, Camber angle, Castor angle; Swivel Axis Inclination, Wheel alignment (toe-in/toe-out), Body track / wheelbase
Automotive Health and safety
Automotive Health and safety: outline occupational and personal health and safety; Health & Safety Authority Ireland, EPA Ireland, manufactures guidelines, End-of-life vehicles, automotive battery and fluid recycling.
Vehicle categories
Vehicle categories: Body types, designs and chassis designs, modular platforms, vehicle classification, vehicle identification numbers.
Drivetrain configurations
Drivetrain configurations: Front Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive. Transmission, transaxle, differential
Powertrain types
Powertrain types: Internal combustion engine, hybrid electric vehicle, battery electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.
Steering, Suspension and Brake system
Recognise components of steering system; column, rack, assist component. Suspension system; wheel, tyre, spring, damper, links, and arms. Brake system components; pads, discs, drums, caliper, wheel cylinders, brake- servo.
Geometry angles
Geometry angles: Thrust Angle, Ackermann angel / Toe-out on turns, Camber angle, Castor angle; Swivel Axis Inclination, Wheel alignment (toe-in/toe-out), Body track / wheelbase
A range of approaches will be utilised including lectures, tutorials, audio visual web-based aids, group discussions, presentations, case studies.
Revision assessments will be introduced throughout the module to reinforce learning.
The emphasis will consistently be related to current automotive technological applications
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 70 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |