INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah / Institute

Engineering

Department / Centre

Mechanical Engineering

Programme

B. Eng (Mechanical-Automotive) (Honours)

Name of Course / Mode

Vehicle Electronics & Instrumentation System/Full time

Course Code

MEC 4627

Name (s) of Academic

staff / Instructor(s)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Md. Ataur Rahman

Rationale for the

Required course for Mechanical-Automotive Engineering
inclusion of the course /
Programme
module in the programme
Semester and Year
Offered

Every Semester

Status

Core

Level

Proposed Start Date

Every Semester

Final

Assessments
Midterm

42

Practical

Total Student Learning

Time (SLT)

Tutorial

Lecture

Face to Face

Independent Learning

Batch of Student to be
affected
Total
Student
Learning
Time

81

140

Credit Value / Hours

3/140

Pre-requisites (if any)

MEC 2621

Co-requisites (if any)

None

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

1. To provide knowledge of electrical circuit, electromagnetism,
and electro-mechanical process.
2. To provide the understanding of the automotive electronics
and instrumentation system.
3. To provide knowledge on the operational theory on electrical

Learning Outcomes

Transferable Skills:

Teaching-Learning and
assessment strategy

machinery and microprocessor.

4. To expose the students to the current development of electrical
and hybrid vehicle.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Describe the related electrical and electronic principles and
theories of electrical machinery and microprocessor.
2. Describe the function and operation of ignition, charging and
starting systems.
3. Describe the theories on the development of electrical and
hybrid vehicle and their control system.
4. Describe the characteristics of the source of energy and its
application on EV and HEV: battery, fuel cell and
electromagnetic wave.
5. Describe the theories on the development of sensors and
actuators and their application on automotive engineering
Skills and how they are developed and assessed:
Skills
Development
Assessment
Technical
Lectures
Written Assessment
Analytical
Mini Projects
Report
Lectures, Projects report and Quizzes

Overview of Vehicle Electrical and Electronic System. Vehicle

Starting, Ignition and Charging System. Sensors and actuators.
Engine Management. Electrical and Hybrid Vehicle. Energy.
Course Synopsis
Automotive Electronic Control System. Application of different
types of Instrumentations to Automobiles. Analog and Digital
Instrumentations. Introduction to Body Electronics.
Lecture, Tutorial, Workshop, Seminar etc.
Mode of Delivery
LO
Method
%
1,2,3,4,5
Quizzes
15
Assessment Methods and
4,5
Projects
10
Type/Course Assessment
1,2,3
Mid-term
Exam
25
State weightage of each
1,2,3,4,5 Final Exam
50
type of assessment.
Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Outcomes
Learning Outcome of the course
01

Relate electrical and electronic principles and theories

to the automotive engineering.
Describe the function and operation of ignition,
charging and starting systems.
Describe the theories on the development of electrical
and hybrid vehicle and their control system.
Describe the characteristics of the source of energy and
its application on EV and HEV: battery, fuel cell and
electromagnetic wave.
Describe the theories on the development of sensors and
actuators and their application on automotive
engineering

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Learning
Weeks
Topics
Task/Reading
Hours
Development of automobile electrical systems, review
Chapter 1 & 2
1-2
of electrical, electromagnetism and electronic
6
[Required 1]
principles
& Lecturer notes
Describe the theories of generator and its application
Chapter 6
3
on vehicle battery charging system. Explain the
3
[Required 1] &
fundamental of charging system. Describe the design
Lecturer notes
concept of charging system and related problems.
Describe the theory of electrical machineries and their
Chapter. 7
4
application on vehicle starting system. Describe the
3
[Required 1] &
design concept of a DC machine development concept
Lecturer notes
and related problems.
Describe the theory of transformer and its application
Chapter 8
5-6
on vehicle engine ignition system. Explain the
6
(Required 1) and
fundamentals of ignition system, electronic ignition,
Lecturer notes
programmed injection, distributor less ignition, spark
plug and related problems.
Describe the design concept of an advanced ignition
system.
Engine management, ignition and fuel management,
Chapter 9 & 10
7
exhaust emission, advanced engine management
3
[Required 1] &
technology
Lecturer notes
Describe the characteristics of the source of energy and
Chapter 3 - 4
8-9
its application on EV and HEV: battery, fuel cell and
6
[Required 2] &
electromagnetic wave.
Lecturer notes
Describe the theories of the development of electrical
Chapter. 9 & 10
10
and hybrid vehicle and their control system.
3
[Required 2] &
Lecturer notes
Describe the theories on the development of sensors
Chapter. 9, 10, 13
11-14 and actuators and their application on automotive
& 17
12
engineering
[Required 1]
& Lecturer notes
Required references supporting the course
The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in alphabetical order.

Required :
1. Denton T.(2003). Automobile Electrical and Electronics Systems, BH, 2nd Edition.
2. Hossain Iqbal. (2003). Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Design and Fundamentals.CRC Press
LLC.
Recommended references supporting the course
1. Chowanietz E.,(1995 ), Automobile Electronics, BH Newnes, 1st Edition.
2. Helfrick, A. D. and Cooper, W. D,(1994 ),Modern Electronic Instruments and
Measurement Techniques, Prentice Hall.

Prepared by:

Checked by:

Approved by:

Dr. Md. Ataur Rahman

Associate Professor
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Waqar Asrar
Head of Department
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Amir Akramin Shafie

Dean
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Programme Learning Outcome (PO): At the end of the programme, Students are able to:
Programme Learning Outcome (PO)

1. acquire and apply knowledge of mathematics, computers,

science, and engineering. (T)
2. have in-depth understanding and technical competency in
relevant engineering discipline. (T)
3. identify, formulate and provide solutions to engineering
problems. (T)
4. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data. (D)
5. analyze and design a system, component, or process to achieve
the required objectives. (A)
6. apply design principles for sustainable development. (D)
7. communicate effectively. (S)
8. function effectively as an individual and in group with the
capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team
member. (S)
9. recognize the need for lifelong learning and to pursue
independent learning for professional development. (S)
10. understand the responsibility of a professional engineer in the
context of contemporary social, cultural, global and
environmental issues. (ESSE)
11. demonstrate understanding and commitment to professional
and ethical responsibilities. (ESSE)
12. understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and
societal context through broad-based education. (ESSE)

MQF Domain
Knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge
Practical Skills
Problem Solving and
Scientific Skills
Problem Solving and
Scientific Skills
Communication, Leadership
and Team Skills
Managerial and
Entrepreneurial Skills
Information Management
and Lifelong Learning Skills
Social skills and
Responsibilities
Value, Attitudes and
Professionalism
Information Management
and Lifelong Learning Skills

The program learning outcomes (PO) are grouped into 5 general areas to identify the nature of
the skills and capability involved. These groups are:
1. Technical (T) essential capabilities related to traditional scientific and engineering
knowledge
2. Analysis (A) creatively working with available data and engineering tools and fundamental
knowledge to correctly solve basic problem
3. Design (D) being able to perceive the best solution for both small scale and large scale
project by involving all required basic problems
4. Ethics, Safety, Society and Environment (ESSE) - giving appropriate consideration to matters
pertaining to professionalism and ethics, safety, local and global society and the environment
5. Work skills (S) being and effective communicator and effective member of a team and to
appreciate the need to continuously acquired skills and abilities.