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Powertrain and brakes (5 ECTS)

Code: TX00EF93-3013

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 31.05.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
25.08.2025 - 21.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
English
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Automotive Electrics
Teachers
Harri Miinin
Teemu Laine
Teacher in charge
Teemu Laine
Groups
AE24
Automotive Electrics suuntautuminen, aloitus syksy 2024
TXT24S1
Degree Programme in Automotive Electrics päivä
Course
TX00EF93

Implementation has 15 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 45 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 28.08.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
Powertrain and Brakes TX00EF93-3013
MMA216 Oppimistila
Thu 04.09.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
Powertrain and Brakes TX00EF93-3013
MMA216 Oppimistila
Thu 11.09.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
Powertrain and Brakes TX00EF93-3013
MMA216 Oppimistila
Thu 18.09.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
Powertrain and Brakes TX00EF93-3013
MMA216 Oppimistila
Thu 25.09.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
Powertrain and Brakes TX00EF93-3013
MMA216 Oppimistila
Thu 02.10.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
Powertrain and Brakes TX00EF93-3013
MMA216 Oppimistila
Thu 09.10.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
Powertrain and Brakes TX00EF93-3013
MMA216 Oppimistila
Thu 23.10.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
Powertrain and Brakes TX00EF93-3013
MMA215 Oppimistila
Thu 30.10.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
Powertrain and Brakes TX00EF93-3013
MMA215 Oppimistila
Thu 06.11.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
Powertrain and Brakes TX00EF93-3013
MMA215 Oppimistila
Thu 13.11.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
Powertrain and Brakes TX00EF93-3013
MMA215 Oppimistila
Thu 20.11.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
Powertrain and Brakes TX00EF93-3013
MMA215 Oppimistila
Thu 27.11.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
Powertrain and Brakes TX00EF93-3013
MMA215 Oppimistila
Thu 04.12.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
Powertrain and Brakes TX00EF93-3013
MMA215 Oppimistila
Thu 11.12.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
(3 h 0 min)
Powertrain and Brakes TX00EF93-3013
MMA215 Oppimistila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

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

Materials

Lecture material + additional resources

Teaching methods

Lectures

Exam schedules

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.

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.

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.

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