LLU

Theory of Automobiles

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for lectures16

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8

Number of hours for laboratory classes8

Independent study hours49

Date of course confirmation24.02.2015

Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics

Course developer

prof.

Dainis Berjoza

Dr. sc. ing.

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to acquire the properties and their impact on automobile operation as well as calculation of different automobile units and systems. The knowledge is sequentially supplemented by laboratory work that is carried out in laboratories and road condition tests.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge - a master student obtains extended theoretical and practical knowledge, an understanding of the exploitation characteristics of automobiles that correspond to the latest achievements of science in the theory of automobiles.
Skills - a master student is able to use the knowledge obtained in the theory of exploitation of automobiles in a creative way while conducting experimental studies and performing calculations to compare, assess, and analyse various vehicles. A master student is able to convincingly explain and discuss complicated topical issues concerning the theory of automobiles.
Competence - A master student can independently and critically analyse complicated engineering problems in the theory of automobiles, justify the decisions made, integrate the knowledge of this course with that obtained in other fields and courses to develop a methodology and process data to determine various parameters for the exploitation characteristics of automobiles.

Compulsory reading

1. Berjoza D. Automobiļu teorija. Metodiskie norādījumi kursa darba izstrādei, uzdevumi un laboratorijas darbi. Jelgava: LLU 2007. 54 lpp.
2. Berjoza D. Automobiļu teorija. Mācību grāmata Jelgava: LLU 2008. 200 lpp.
3. Wong J.Y. Theory of ground vehicles, 4th ed. Hoboken, New Yersey: John Wiley & Sons Inc. 2008. 560 p.

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