Road Transport Technologies (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Course is conducted completely online.

Objective

The students can define, in a reasonable way, the dimensioning and structural requirements of optimal equipment suitable for a transport considering an effective and economical use and they can define the necessary auxiliary devices and accessories.

Content

- Cargo spaces
- Securing the load
- Handling devices
- Measures and bulks
- Basic sizing
- Registration and inspection
- Drive manner and spring suspension
- Wheels and Tyres
- Economical use

Location and time

Online

Materials

Kuvataan oppimisympäristössä.

Teaching methods

Course contains self study, peer learning and online studies. Course contains a variety of learning assignment.

Exam schedules

Assessment is based on learning assignments. This course doesn't have an exam.

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1): Student knows all the things described in the learning objectives, but has difficulty utilizing this knowledge in practical situations.

Fair (2): Student knows all the things described in the learning objectives and is able to utilize this information in practical situations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): Student understands all the things described in the learning objectives and can utilize this information in practical situations.

Very Good (4): Student masters almost all the things described in the learning objectives and is able to apply the skills he / she has learned in practical situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Student masters all the things described in the learning objectives and is able to apply the skills he / she has learned in practical situations in an innovative manner.

Qualifications

The students know the basics of mechanics and they are familiar with the behavior and characteristics of the most common structural materials and they are able to analyze mechanical systems. They know also the operation principles of the common systems in road transports and how to utilize their possibilities and behavior from the user’s viewpoint.

Further information

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