Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Race Car Anatomy
  • Unit Code

    ENM1101
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit introduces students to the basic sub-systems and construction of racing cars. Students gain a broad understanding of the interaction between various design parameters and their impact on the performance of a racing car. The unit also introduces students to the different types of racing car and racing formulae.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the systems and components of a racing car.
  2. Describe key features of various race classes.
  3. Describe some of the techniques used in racing car design and manufacture.
  4. Explain the interaction between various design parameters of a racing car.

Unit Content

  1. Braking systems.
  2. Chassis types.
  3. Cooling systems.
  4. Data logging, sensors, and engine management.
  5. Effects of aerodynamics.
  6. Engines.
  7. Exhaust systems.
  8. Fuel systems.
  9. Race cars and racing.
  10. Springs and dampers.
  11. Steering systems.
  12. Suspension systems.
  13. Transmission systems.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials and workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
WorkshopWorkshop logbook20%
AssignmentAssignment 115%
AssignmentAssignment 215%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Text References

  • Milliken, W. F., & Milliken, D. L. (1995). Race car vehicle dynamics. Warrendale, PA, USA: SAE Int.
  • Garrett, T. K., Newton, K., & Steeds, W. (2001). The motor vehicle (13th ed.). Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • Wright, P. (2001). Formula 1 technology. Warrendale, PA, USA: SAE Inc.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Race Car Anatomy
  • Unit Code

    ENM1101
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit introduces students to the basic sub-systems and construction of racing cars. Students gain a broad understanding of the interaction between various design parameters and their impact on the performance of a racing car. The unit also introduces students to the different types of racing car and racing formulae.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the systems and components of a racing car.
  2. Describe key features of various race classes.
  3. Describe some of the techniques used in racing car design and manufacture.
  4. Explain the interaction between various design parameters of a racing car.

Unit Content

  1. Braking systems.
  2. Chassis types.
  3. Cooling systems.
  4. Data logging, sensors, and engine management.
  5. Effects of aerodynamics.
  6. Engines.
  7. Exhaust systems.
  8. Fuel systems.
  9. Race cars and racing.
  10. Springs and dampers.
  11. Steering systems.
  12. Suspension systems.
  13. Transmission systems.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials and workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
WorkshopWorkshop logbook20%
AssignmentAssignment 115%
AssignmentAssignment 215%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Text References

  • Milliken, W. F., & Milliken, D. L. (1995). Race car vehicle dynamics. Warrendale, PA, USA: SAE Int.
  • Garrett, T. K., Newton, K., & Steeds, W. (2001). The motor vehicle (13th ed.). Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • Wright, P. (2001). Formula 1 technology. Warrendale, PA, USA: SAE Inc.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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