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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
COP4909 Hexagon Studio-Contemporary Approaches in Automotive Design Fall
Spring
2 0 2 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. HAMİDE ELÇİN TEZEL
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. HAMİDE ELÇİN TEZEL
Recommended Optional Program Components: Visit to Hexagon
Course Objectives: To examine the automotive design process with a holistic and interdisciplinary point of view. To evaluate the importance of the relationship between different disciplines and communication in the product design process through the automotive design process.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explains and interprets automotive design and process management.
2)Analyzes, discusses, and reports on topics related to manufacturing and engineering inputs in automotive design.
3) Plans and applies the design process and strategic design management in automotive projects.
4) Uses knowledge of body engineering, vehicle architecture, and ergonomic design to develop automotive designs.
5) Compares, analyzes, and evaluates topics related to patents, know-how, and intellectual property in automotive design.
6) Integrates, models, and synthesizes fundamental concepts of automotive design.

Course Content

Considering the stages of the automotive design product cycle—concept and design, product design and ergonomics, engineering and development, virtual product, model prototype, testing and validation, and product release—this course involves examining the cause-effect relationships between the main disciplines within the product design process. Further details are provided in the detailed course content.

The teaching methods of the course are as follows: lecture, reading, discussion, and individual study.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Product Development Cycle and Automative Terminology -
2) Industrial Design Process • Industrial Design Process And Organization In Hexagon Studio? o The design process, relationship and cooperation with other teams and disciplines will be mentioned through real design stories and examples. o Conceptual Design, Industrial Design, Computer Aided Design, Pre-Engineering Phase, Digital Surface Sculpturing, Color & Trim and Perceived Quality concepts and responsibilities of a design team will be mentioned through the examples. • Strategic Design Approach And Its Application o The definition and methods used in Strategic Design o The importance of reasoning a design will be mentioned and discussed. -
3) Industrial Design Process (continued) • Role, Responsibilities And Vision Of Industrial Designers and Innovators In A Company o An introduction:  Knowing and recognizing yourself and other people.  Developing communication strategies within a design team, with other team members in order to increase the individual and team performance.  How to increase and keep your self-motivatation above average throughout your career? o How To Embed Industrial Design & Innovation Culture In A Company? o In order to increase the awareness of the junior designer candidates, the roles, the relationship with other disciplines and position of a designer in an organization will be mentioned. o The answer to the question: “What should be the vision of a designer and a design team?” will be discussed o Design Leadership and Innovator Roles of Designers -
4) Body Engineering • What is Body Engineering and What we are doing? o BIW o Doors and Closures o Interior Trim o Exterior Trim o HVAC • Materials and Manufacturing Processes o Sheet metals o Aluminum Extrusion & Pultrusion o Plastics & Injection -
5) Body Engineering (Continued) o PU, ABS & Vacuum Forming o Composites  Hand lay-up  RTM  SMC  Prepreg –Autoclave • Style Feasibility o Decomposition o Cut lines o Surfaces • Critical Sections • Examples • Useful & practical info -
6) Vehicle Architecture and Ergonomics Design • Main Dimensions Components Packaging Occupant Accommodation Ergonomics Design -
7) Vehicle Architecture and Ergonomics Design (continued) • Vehicle Engineering -
8) Chasis and PWT Systems / Vehicle Dyna*mics
9) Midterm exam -
10) Electric&Electronics -
11) Automative Regulations • Homologation 101 : What does that even mean? o Introduction of Homologation o Importance of Homologation o Relationships with other engineering departments o Introduction of Global Automative Regulations •Quick brief about: o FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) o UN ECE Regulations (The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe ) o EU Directives and Regulations (European Union) o International Legislations o National Legislations o COP (Conformity of Production) o COC (Certificate of Conformity) -
12) Patent, Know-How and Intellectual Property Process • How to support your creation process and protect your design rights • What kind of R&D Incentives and programmes you may benefit -
13) Visioner Dialogue Future of the automative industry -
14) Final Evaluations -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery. 1
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender. 5
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society. 3
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health. 2
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals. 1
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes. 2
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient. 1
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety. 2
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it. 2
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession. 2
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient. 2
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics. 2
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health. 2
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health. 2
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services. 2
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this 2
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery. 2
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process