Information Package / Course Catalogue
General Automotive Technolgies
Course Code: OTE252
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 1
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Students understand the general working principles of automobiles, follow the developments in the automotive sector in today's technologies and make simple maintenance of cars.

Course Content

Motor, Terms, Cycles in Two- and Four-Stroke Engines, Otto Cycles, Diesel Cycles, Fixed and Mobile Engine Parts, Lubrication System, Cooling System, Electrical System, Gasoline Fuel System, Diesel Vehicles Fuel System, Vehicle Aerodynamics and Bodywork System , Adjustment and Tires, Steering Systems, Brake Systems and Power Transmission Systems, Safety and Comfort Systems, Various Controls of Engine Systems, Fault Finding, Diagnostics, General Vehicle Maintenance, Driving Techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands the main and stationary parts of the motor.
2. Understand the operation principles and cycles of two and four stroke engines.
3. Understand the lubrication system, cooling system, electrical system, fuel systems of gasoline and diesel vehicles.
4. Understands vehicle aerodynamics, front layouts, settings and tire technology.
5.Understand steering systems, brake systems, power train systems, safety and comfort systems.
6.Understand the various controls of motor systems, especially fault finding, diagnosis and general maintenance.
7.Comprehend driving techniques.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bosch Automotive Handbook
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Engine, Terms
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cycles in Two and Four Stroke Engines, Otto Cycles, Diesel Cycles
Week 3 - Theoretical
Fixed and Movable Motor Parts
Week 4 - Theoretical
Lubrication System, Cooling System.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Electrical System
Week 6 - Theoretical
Gasoline Vehicles Fuel System
Week 7 - Theoretical
Diesel Vehicles Fuel System
Week 8 - Theoretical
Vehicle Aerodynamics and Bodywork System
Week 9 - Theoretical
Front Layouts, Adjustment and Tires
Week 10 - Theoretical
Steering Systems
Week 11 - Theoretical
Brake Systems and Power Transmission Systems
Week 12 - Theoretical
Security and Comfort Systems
Week 13 - Practice
Various Controls of Engine Systems
Week 14 - Practice
Diagnostics, Diagnostics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory150345
Lecture - Practice151130
Assignment110010
Studio Work52115
Individual Work52220
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
4
3
2
4
2
2
2
4
3
OÇ-2
5
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
OÇ-3
5
4
3
3
3
3
5
3
3
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
3
4
3
3
4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
3
4
3
3
4
5
5
OÇ-6
5
5
5
5
2
5
3
2
5
4
OÇ-7
5
4
3
3
1
2
4
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026