Course Details

Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7ME485INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES3+0+03514.05.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The objectives of this course are: Understanding the working principles and thermodynamic cycles (Otto and Diesel) of spark ignition (SI) and compression ignition (CI) engines. Identifying key engine components and explaining their functions in overall engine operation. Explaining engine subsystems including cooling, exhaust, turbocharging, lubrication, and fuel systems.
Course Content The course covers the following topics:
Introduction to internal combustion engines.
Thermodynamics cycles of Otto and Diesel Cycles.
Major Engine Components and Mechanisms.
Cooling Systems of Engines.
Lubrication (Oiling) Systems.
Fuel Systems (SI and CI).
Exhaust and Turbocharging Systems.
Engine Performance Parameters and Efficiency.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Research Assist.Dr. MEHMET FURKAN BALTACIOĞLU
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %0
Engineering %35
Engineering Design %35
Social Sciences %0
Education %0
Science %0
Health %0
Field %30

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 1 % 40
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 2 % 10
Ödev 2 % 10
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
6
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Yazılı Sınav 1 60 60
Ev Ödevi 2 5 10
Kısa Sınav 2 15 30
Final Sınavı 1 50 50
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Evaluate the performance of ideal and actual Otto and Diesel cycles.
2 Explain the function and interaction of key engine components in SI and CI engines.
3 Explain the operation of engine subsystems including cooling, lubrication, exhaust, turbocharging, and fuel systems.
4 Apply thermodynamic concepts in assessing engine efficiency and proposing basic improvements.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Veri yok

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5 5 2 2 2 5 4
C2 5 4 2 2 2 5 3
C3 5 5 1 4 4 5 4 5 4 4
C4 5 5 2 4 4 5 5 5 5 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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