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Automotive electrics (10 ECTS)

Code: TX00EF88-3005

General information


Enrollment
28.11.2022 - 31.12.2022
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
09.01.2023 - 07.05.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Automotive Engineering
Teachers
Tuomas Saari
Teacher in charge
Tuomas Saari
Groups
AJ21
Ajoneuvojen jälkimarkkinoinnin suuntautuminen aloitus syksy 2021
Course
TX00EF88
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Learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student
• understands the basic theory of electrics and electronics and applications in automotive industry
• knows how to use diagnostic tools with modern vehicles and demanding diagnostics tasks
• understands safety measures and knows how to work safely
• understands the significance of electronics and communication buses in modern vehicle
• understands the key principles of internal combustion engine and electric motor control and is able to use them in diagnostics.

Content

Automotive electrics and electronics
• Automotive battery technology (lead and other starter batteries)
• Alternators and energy control
• Starter motors
• Sensor technology
• Ignition systems
• Automotive communication bus systems
• Lights and auxiliary equipment
• Basics of working safely with automotive electrics

Combustion engine control systems
• Gasoline and diesel motor control

Diagnostics technology
• Basic tools
• Different steps in diagnostic technology (product development, production, after market)
• Diagnostic systems

Automotive laboratory assignments

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in working life and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in their field and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

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