NG4S201 - Vehicle Powertrain and Systems 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4S201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Vehicle Powertrain and Systems | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Joao Ramos | ||
| Module Team: | Ewen Constant | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100165 - electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To provide students with both theoretical and analytical understanding of automotive vehicle powertrain systems.
To provide students with a knowledge and understanding of advanced automotive vehicle chassis and body safety systems.
Content Summary
The module examines the sub systems of automotive vehicles that comprise the powertrain, chassis and body safety systems.
Powertrain systems:
An introduction to engine design, clutches and fluid flywheels.
Transmission systems and driveline components.
The design of vehicle transmission systems.
Fuels and fuel systems, including emission controls.
Chassis systems:
Lattice, monocoque and ladder.
Suspension systems.
Steering systems.
Braking systems - Traction Control.
Vehicle body safety systems:
Active and passive safety devices.
Control architecture, and fault tolerancing.
Safety cells and design considerations
This module will facilitate the development of Personal Development Planning through the delivery of the key
skills identified below in the module
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Independent Study | 76 |
| Directed Study | 76 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understanding of, and the ability to apply, an integrated or systems approach to solving complex engineering problems. |
| LO2 | Apply advanced problem-solving skills, technical knowledge and understanding, to establish rigorous and creative solutions that are fit for purpose for all aspects of the problem related to vehicle systems. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Design and analysis of selected vehicle systems. | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Final examination | 180 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |