Course aims:

Using concepts specific to the field in order to explain the fundamental phenomena specific to the field;
Application of principles, basic rules for understanding a written / oral or to express in writing/ orally in an appropriate manner, respectively, taking into account all elements involved in the field
developing the skills necessary for testing electronic circuits in automobiles
Operating principles of the ECU in automotive electronics; ECU design techniques;
Acquisition and control systems in automotive electronics
Design principles; Software in automotive electronics.

Course Entry Requirements:

Analysis of electronic circuits and systems of low/medium complexity, for the purpose of designing and measuring them; Diagnosis/troubleshooting of electronic circuits, equipment, and systems.

Course contents:

C 1. - Introductory course. Operating principles of internal combustion engines. C 2. – Vehicle electrical systems. C 3. – Electronic injection systems. C 4. – Brake control systems. C 5. – Chassis control systems. C. 6 – Auxiliary equipment. C 7. – E/E design standard for the automotive industry ISO 26262 .C 8. – Communication protocols CAN, LIN. C 9. – OBD standard. C 10. – PCB design in automotive electronics. C11. – Signal conditioning systems in automotive electronics. C 12. – Alternative electric power supply systems. Electric vehicles.  C-13,14 – Software and embedded systems in automotive electronics.

Teaching methods:

Elicitation, Cooperative learning, Discussion and survey, Team-based learning, Active learning systems, Active listening.

Learning outcomes:

The aim is to develop basic skills in the field of automotive electronics.

1. Operating principles of the ECU in automotive electronics; 2. ECU design techniques;3. Acquisition and control systems in automotive electronics. Design principles; 4. Software in automotive electronics.Technical/professional skills: developing the skills necessary for testing electronic circuits in automobiles. Operating principles of the ECU in automotive electronics; ECU design techniques; Acquisition and control systems in automotive electronics. Design principles; Software in automotive electronics.

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Combined oral and written examination to verify the quality and correctness of information assimilated. (50%+50%).

Recommended reading:

Bosch, Automotive Handbook 8th Edition, ISBN 978-1-119-97556-4, 2011, 200.
Modern Automotive technology.Fundamental Service Diagnostics 2016,
Electrical Engineering. Tables Standards, Formulas, ISBN 978-3-8085-3033-7, 2008, 250.