CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EXTENDED LEARNING
METRO DETROIT REGION
I IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Course: TEC452 - Body Structures 1
CRN: 16530
Location: MSX Student Center, 2025 Concept Dr., Warren
Course Day(s), Times, Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:30 - 10:00pm
May 13, 15, 20,
22, 27, 29; June 3, 5, 2003.
Instructor with Academic Biography: Kas Kasravi. Biography available at www.kasravi.com.
Instructor Contact Information:
Home Number: (248) 739-2013
Work Number: (248) 865-7582
Fax Number: (360) 323-3040
E-mail Address: kas@kasravi.com
Instructor Availability: By Appointment
Prerequisites: TEC320, TEC321, and TEC323, or instructor's approval
NOTE: This course requires the students to have Internet access for e-mail and web browsing
II TEXTBOOKS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Text: N/A
Other Materials: All course material located at www.kasravi.com/cmu/tec452/
Optional Materials: N/A
III COURSE DESCRIPTION
The study of basic automotive body structures relative to styling, safety,
performance, comfort, and the overall engineering factors
The contents of this
course are:
· History and the development of the automotive body
· Review of mathematical concepts
· Introduction to aerodynamics
· Technical presentation guidelines
· Internet for engineers
· Vehicle body structures and components
· Vehicle body engineering
· Safety and crash worthiness
· Introduction to finite element analysis
· Conference or plant visit
· Team projects
IV COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The goal of Body Structures 1 is to familiarize the students with the
engineering concepts that govern the design of the automotive body.
Further, this
course emphasizes teamwork through joint project research, documentation and
presentation.
The objectives of Body Structures 1 are:
· Learn about the origins and historical development of the automotive body
· Review basic mathematical concepts in preparation for simple engineering
analysis
· Learn about aerodynamic forces and their impact on the styling, NVH, and
performance
· Learn about the automotive body components
· Learn about safety and crash worthiness characteristics of the automotive
body
· Develop a basic understanding of finite element method for analysis of body
structures
· Learn about the engineering resources available on the Internet
V METHODOLOGY
This course uses the following methods to teach automotive engineering concepts:
· Class presentation and demonstrations
· Off site and/or conference visit
· Homework
· Internet research
· Class project (team-oriented)
· Mid-term quiz
· Final examination
VI COURSE OUTLINE/ASSIGNMENTS
Pre-Class Assignment: None
Outline of Session Topics and Activities:
· Session 1 History of automotive body design
· Session 2 Math review
· Session 3 Vehicle body engineering
· Session 4 Introduction to aerodynamics, and quiz
· Session 5 Introduction to finite element analysis, and technical
presentations
· Session 6 Project work
· Session 7 Project presentations
· Session 8 Final exam
Post-Class Assignment:
· 5 homework assignments, due dates will be announced in advance
· 1 project (to be completed by teams), various deadlines and milestones will
be announced in advance
Assignment Due Dates: Due dates will be set in class, based on class progress, and announced in
advance
VII CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
Type of Performance:
Quiz: 15%, Open book
Homework: 15%, must be delivered on-time, 50% penalty for late delivery
Project: 30%
Final Exam: 30%, open book, project teams
Evaluation Criteria:
The performance of the students will be measured along the following dimensions:
· Grasp of engineering concepts
· Analytical approach to problem solving
· Respect for schedule and deadlines
· Teamwork
Late Assignments:
50% penalty for late assignments
Make-Ups and Rewrites:
Make-ups and rewrites are permitted in cases of personal or family emergency, or
conditions beyond the student's control
The student is required to contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary arrangements.
Attendance Policy:
· Attendance sheets must be signed
· On-time arrival required.
· Absences must be justified in writing with valid excuse.
Class Participation/Short Activities:
N/A
Grading Scale:
Attendance:
· 10% Attendance sheets must be signed
· On-time arrival required.
· Absences must be justified in writing with valid excuse.
Quiz: 15%, Open book
Homework: 15%, must be delivered on-time, 50% penalty for late delivery
Project: 30%
Final Exam: 30%, open book, project teams
A 93 - 100 % A- 90 - 92 %
B+ 88 - 89 % B 83 - 87 %
B- 80 - 82 % C+ 78 - 79 %
C+ 78 - 79 % C- 70 - 72 %
D+ 68 - 69 % D 63 - 67 %
D- 60 - 62 % F- 0 - 59 %
Students must complete their homework, quiz, and examinations without receiving unfair assistance from others or using unethical methods. Any cheating will automatically result in the grade E in this class.
Incomplete: The Incomplete (I) is a temporary grade used in cases when a student is unable to complete course requirements because of illness or other justifiable circumstances. An Incomplete (I) is assigned in cases in which the student has completed satisfactorily the major portion (50%) of the course requirements and has the ability to complete the remaining work without re-registering for the course. Further information on Incomplete (I) can be found in the current Bulletin.
Copies of Assignments: Attention CMU students - It is your responsibility to retain a copy of any materials that you mail or hand in to a center or to your instructor. This includes, but is not limited to, exams, assignments, cases, or reports.
VIII SUPPORT SERVICES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
OCLS: CMU offers you a variety of library services through Off-Campus
Library Services. Check the OCLS website, http://ocls.cmich.edu, for more
information and our current hours. Reference Librarians provide help using
research tools such as the library catalog and research databases and help you
find information related to your research topic. Document Delivery provides the
specific books and journal articles you request. You can order up to 50 items per
class, per week from Document Delivery. However, only 20 requests will be taken
over the phone. Requests over 20 can be faxed or e-mailed.
Reference Librarians contact information: Document Delivery contact
information:
· Toll-free phone 1-800-274-3838· Email oclsref@cmich.edu· Ask OCLS request
form at http://ocls.cmich.edu/ask_e-ref.htm · Toll-free phone 1-800-274-3838·
Toll-free fax 1-877-329-6257· Email oclibsvc@cmich.edu· Document Delivery
request forms at http://ocls.cmich.edu/ddorequests.htm
Academic Dishonesty: Written or other work, which a student submits, must be the product of her/his own efforts. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty, including dishonesty involving computer technology, are prohibited. Further information on Academic Dishonesty can be found in the current Bulletin.
ADA: CMU provides individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in educational programs, activities, and services. Students with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in class activities or meet course requirements should contact the Coordinator of Metro Detroit Student Services at (248)244-1220, Extension 214, as soon as you register for class. Note to faculty: CMU Administration will notify you, if applicable.
CMU (AA/EO institution) encourages diversity, and resolves to provide equal
opportunity
regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant
criteria.
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