MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
COP4413 Mercedes Benz Turk Commercial Vehicle Engineering Spring 3 0 3 6
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: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. MEHMET BERKE GÜR
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. MEHMET BERKE GÜR
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide the student with a concise overview of the design processes in the automotive industry with emphasis on commercial vehicles.

The course objectives include:
1) Introducing the types of commercial vehicles manufactured at Mercedes-Benz Turk,
2) Presenting the documentation process,
3) Explaining the role of the planning and IT departments in design,
4) Describing the structural analysis, test and validation methodology,
5) Explaining quality control,
6) Understanding customer oriented design, product customization and management,
7) Outlining the standards and regulations used in the industry,
8) Briefly analyzing commercial vehicle sub-systems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Categorize commercial vehicles according to their segment,
2) Understand the importance of documentation in commercial vehicle design,
3) Learn the tasks and significance of ERP warehouse management,
4) Identify the main components of commercial vehicles such as drive train, suspension, steering, mechatronic, cab, engine, and chassis systems,
5) Perform basic drive train, suspension, steering calculations,
6) Define the main tasks of structural design and testing,
7) Describe the basic concepts in interior and seat design,
8) Relate FMEA to product quality control and reliability,
9) Relate the main regulations that are enforced in the automotive industry and their impact on the design processes,
10) Examine a real automotive engineering problem and develop a solution.

Course Content

COOP4413 Mercedes-Benz Türk (MBT) Commerical Vehicle Design (CVD) is a restricted elective course designed for 4th year mechatronics and electrical engineering students interested in working in the automotive industry.

The course content includes most of the stages of automotive design, with specific focus on commercial vehicles, presented in a logical sequence, streamlined with the workflow at MBT. Technically focused classes, complemented with the lectures on the new product design/development and managerial aspects of automotive design processes are presented by engineers and other professionals working at MBT. The student’s learning experience is enriched with factory visits, on-site lectures at the factory and test facilities.

W1: Introduction and Corporate Information
W2: History an Technology of Commercial Vehicles
W3: Regulations and Directives
W4: Overview of Entire Vehicle
W5: Vehicle Systems (Chassis)
W6: Vehicle Systems (Cab)
W7: Review & Midterm
W8: Vehicle Systems (Mechatronics)
W9: Vehicle Systems (Interior and Seat)
W10: Plant visit (İstanbul)
W11: FMEA
W12: Powertrain & Engines
W13: Simulation & Testing
W14: Future Trends in Commercial Vehicles

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: COP4413 Mercedes-Benz Türk Commercial Vehicle Design Lecture notes
References: 1) Fundamentals of Medium/heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems, ISBN 978-1-284-04116-3
2) Grundlagender Nutzfahrzeugtechnik, ISBN 978-3-7812-1959-5
3) Nutzfahrzeugtechnik, ISBN 978-3-658-09536-9

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 15
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Field Work 1 3 3
Study Hours Out of Class 16 6 96
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 140

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. 3
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. 3
3) Design complex Mechatronic systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. 3
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. 3
5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering. 3
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems. 3
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. 2
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. 2
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications. 2
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. 4
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.