Introduction to Vehicle LaboratoryLaajuus (2 cr)

Objectives

Students are able to:
- able to write report based on TAMK report guide
- make the official exhaust gas emission test including vehicle digital emission control system diagnostics (OBD)
- maintain vehicle air condition system
- change tires and balance wheels
- make break dynamometer measurements
- measure wheel angles.

Students:
- are able to communicate verbally and in writing in a systematic, understandably and convincing manner
- are able to write using technical standards and recommendations

Content

This course includes garage basic jobs. These are done in teams including the report and result assessment. The course includes technical writing and an abstract in English.

Examples: Wheel angle measurement, tire jobs, wheel balancing, official exhaust gas emission measurement, vehicle air condition system maintenance.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student is able to recognise and specify different kind of measurement methods when analysing vehicle systems. Student is working in a group and knows his interaction skills. Student also recognises basic working methods.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student is able to compare different measurement methods. Student can also choose best method for measurement and can explain why he/she has

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

To understand the wide range of vehicle systems. Know how to choose just a specific problem of a suitable method of measurement and to create new methods of measurement. Able to cooperate in a responsible, flexible and constructive. To develop their own and the group interaction.