Automotive Mechanical Engineering

INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

General Data

Number of credits: 4.00
Status: Mandatory
Academic Year: 1º
Term: 1º
Modality: Presential
Available for Mobility Students: No

Coordination

Instructors

Pedro Santos Silva

Contents

Getting Acquainted introductory-physics
CP1 -Part1 - Getting Acquainted characteristics of vehicles-10%
- Classification Definitions European vehicles - 10%
CP2- Part 2 - Frame and bodywork-10%
CP3- Part 3 - wheels (tire + rim) - 10%
CP4- Part 4 - Direction-10%
CP5- Part 5 - Suspension-10%
CP6- Part 6 - Brakes-10%
CP7- Part 7 - Transmission-10%
CP8- Part 8 - Engine-10%
CP9- Part 9 - Electrical System-5%
CP10- Part 10 - Interaction of systems and influence on the dynamic behavior of the vehicle - 5%

Learning Outcomes

The student should be able to:
OB1-Understanding the mechanics of automobile "A to Z".
OB2- Identify the parts that make up their systems;
OB3-Know the operating principles of systems;
OB4-Learn to relate theoretical knowledge with practical exercises presented in laboratory classes.