Course detail

Mitsuoka Kitcar

FSI-0MKAcad. year: 2014/2015

Many students have no possibility to meet gearings, shafs, cams, bearings, pistons and other things and consequently they have problem with nderstanding of theoretic explanation in lectures. Mini-car Mitsuoka K-1 with two-stroke engine, assembled by students themselves during the semester, help to fulfil the innocence in this area. Students get acquainted practically not only with subject matter, but also with all standard parts of cars and other machines from screws, bearings, driving units, hydraulic systems up to the modern electronic systems.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Ivan Mazůrek, CSc.

Department

Institute of Machine and Industrial Design (ÚK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The commentary is according to a modern servicing, students acquaint with right using of tools and methods of disassembly and assembly of machine groups. They meet modern trends in technology of sealing, bonding and renovation of parts. The students take part in many measurements like for example oil test, determination of vehicle dynamic, measurement of noise emission, finding of spring stiffness or centre of gravity of the vehicle. The students will obtain theoretical knowledge and practical experience with experimental work with emphasis on using of computer in measurement and processing of experiment.

Prerequisites

Fundamental knowledge from area of part and mechanism of machines.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through practical laboratory work.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course-unit credit is awarded on the following conditions: - active participation in the seminars, - good results of elaborated laboratory exercises, - solution of additional tasks in case of longer excusable absence, - good results in closing test.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students have possibility to improve in assembling of advanced machine unit and to meet inevitable professional procedures. Contextual technical commentary gives new information especially from area of design and operation of motor vehicles.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at practicals is required. One absence can be compensated for by attending a seminar with another study group in the same week, or by elaboration of substitute tasks. Longer absence may be compensated for by special tasks according to instructions of the tutor.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Crouse, W., H., Anglin, D., L.: Automotive Mechanics, Amazon 1993 (EN)
Mitsuoka MC1 Micro Car, manual, Mitsuoka Motor Co Ltd., 1998 (JA)
Stockel, M. W. et al: Auto Fundamentals, Goodheart Wilcox Company, USA, ISBN 1-56637-577-0, 2000 (EN)

Recommended reading

http://www.carbibles.com/ (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B3901-3 Bachelor's

    branch B-PDS , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective (voluntary)

  • Programme B2341-3 Bachelor's

    branch B-STI , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective (voluntary)