Powertrain and brakes (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student is familiar with the operating principles and structure of the powertrain and brakes with regard to use, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Content

Powertrain

• Clutch
• Torque converter
• Manual transmission
• Dual clutch transmission
• Automatic transmission
• Drive shaft
• Final drive and differential
• Limited slip differential

Brakes

• Legislation
• Distribution of braking forces
• Components
• Materials
• Electric braking systems
• Braking systems for heavy vehicles

Teaching methods

Lectures

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lecture material + additional resources

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Moodletentti kurssin lopussa + kaksi uusintaa tarpeen mukaan.

Student workload

3 oppituntia viikossa yhden periodin aikana + vapaaehtoinen harjoitustyö.

Content scheduling

3 oppituntia viikossa yhden periodin aikana + vapaaehtoinen harjoitustyö.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course assessment consists of two parts: an exam and an exercise. Passing the exam is required to complete the course, and completing the optional exercise can raise the course grade by one point.

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.