Information Package / Course Catalogue
Electric Vehicle Technology
Course Code: OTT118
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The main objective of the electric vehicle technology course is to train competent technical personnel in the field of electric mobility, which is the future of the automotive industry, by enabling students to understand the working principles of electric vehicles, battery/charging infrastructures, and electronic control systems, as well as their maintenance, repair, design, and management processes.

Course Content

The electric vehicle technology course should offer a comprehensive curriculum covering fundamental concepts, battery management systems, power electronics, and vehicle dynamics. The course summary should illustrate how the principles of theoretical physics and chemistry are integrated with automotive engineering.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Classifies and Analyzes Powertrain Architectures
2.It implements high voltage safety procedures.
3.Evaluates Electric Motor and Power Electronics Components.
4.Calculates critical parameters of Battery and Management Systems (BMS).
5.It controls the charging infrastructure and auxiliary systems.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology, Dr. Alp Tekin Ergenç, Assistant Professor
2.Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technologies, Rıdvan Arslan, Abdil Kuş, Mehmet Karahan
3.Electric Vehicles, Beytullah Başeğmez
4.Electric Vehicle Technology, James Larminie, John Lowry
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Electric Vehicle Technology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Fundamentals
Week 3 - Theoretical
Pure Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Range Extenders
Week 4 - Theoretical
Occupational Health, Safety and High Voltage Safety
Week 5 - Theoretical
Electric Motors and Drive Systems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Power Electronics and Converters
Week 7 - Theoretical
Battery Technologies and Electrochemistry
Week 8 - Theoretical
Battery Technologies and Electrochemistry
Week 9 - Theoretical
Midterm Exam
Week 10 - Theoretical
Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Drivetrain, Chassis and Brake Systems
Week 12 - Theoretical
Thermal Management and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Autonomous Driving, Software Updates, and Future Trends
Week 14 - Theoretical
Autonomous Driving, Software Updates, and Future Trends
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1011
Quiz1033
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
3
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5
4
4
2
2
5
5
3
OÇ-2
5
5
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5
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2
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OÇ-5
4
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4
5
3
5
5
4
3
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026