Information Package / Course Catalogue
Motion Control Systems
Course Code: OTT205
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 1
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

In this course, it is aimed to make maintenance and repair of motion control systems.

Course Content

Front Tire, Tires, Brake Systems, Steering Systems, Amshorter

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ahmet Fatih HACIYUSUFOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1. To be able to comprehend the basic tasks, importance, different chassis structures and properties of vehicles
2.To be able to recognize the front and rear suspension devices and their elements, to understand the movement and torque transmission forms and the operation of these elements. To be able to associate chassis, body and suspension equipment with other motion control systems.
3. To be able to relate the geometry of the front system with the steering system, to make the geometric and physical analysis. To recognize the elements of steering system
4.Power steering and electro-mechanical, electro-hydraulic steering systems to comprehend. To be able to determine the steering system failures and to understand the methods of troubleshooting
5.To understand the effects of suspension systems on vehicle dynamics. To be able to count the effects of suspension systems on vehicle performance and to correlate these effects with engine performance
6.To be able to understand the structural properties of spring springs and helical springs. The function of the shock absorber, working principles, types of learning
7.To be able to recognize different suspension systems. To be able to comprehend the structural bonds and properties of suspension systems with different suspension equipments. To be able to recognize the bellows and hydraulic reinforced systems and to be able to understand the usage areas and purposes. To be able to recognize electronically controlled suspension systems and to understand the working principles.
8.To know the concept of friction, types and physical principles of braking. To be able to recognize the elements of classical braking system and their work. Central pump, vestinghouse and wheel cylinders and other intermediate elements to recognize. To recognize the drum and disc brake systems and to understand their properties.
9.To be able to analyze the structure of ABS brake systems and to understand the working theory. To be able to analyze the structure of ASR and ESP systems and to comprehend the working theory. To be able to recognize engine brakes, shaft brakes and to understand working mechanisms. To be able to recognize the handbrake and its properties. Brake system to search for, find, adjust the knowledge and skills to be able to
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Motion Control Systems Megep Publications, Internet
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Pre Layout Settings
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Steering Systems and Types
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Shock Absorbers
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Hydraulic Brake Systems
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Brake Limiter
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Air Brake Systems
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Retarder System
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
ABS Brake System, (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Diagnostic Device
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Sensors Used in ABS Brake System
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
ASR Brake System
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
ESP Brake System
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Sensors Used in ASR Brake System
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
EBD Brake System, Comparison of Brake Systems
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Lecture - Practice140114
Reading301030
Quiz1022
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026