Bachelor of Applied Technology

Assessment 1 Descriptor

Course: APTE 7504 Vehicle Electronic Diagnosis

Assessment name: Presentation (individual)

Weighting: 30% (30 Marks)

Due date: Week 6

Submission procedure: Oral presentation with PowerPoint slides.

Learning Outcomes:

This task relates to Learning Outcome 1

Purpose: The purpose of this assessment is to examine the operation and design of vehicle electronic systems so that an in-depth understanding is gained. This knowledge will be used for diagnosing faults in vehicle electronic systems.

Instruction:

(Time for presentation - 15mins)

Research and evaluate the design and operation of one of the following vehicle electronic systems:

Possible systems include: Smart Airbags System [Supplementary Restraint System (SRS)], smart/adaptive lighting systems, climate control system, adaptive cruise control systems. Students can also choose their own vehicle electronic system in consultation with the lecturers.

Present your findings and evaluation in the form of a PowerPoint oral presentation. You must reference all sources of information and ensure your sources are reliable.

Content

In the presentation of your chosen system you must address the following:

1. Latest technologies in use in automobiles 2. Design of the system (the various components that form the

system: sensors, actuators, electronic controllers, communications. Also, their connections in block diagrams and wiring diagrams)

3. Purpose and operation of the system and its relationship with any other systems in the vehicle

4. Possible ways in which the system could malfunction (e.g. component failure) and its effect on the operation of the system.

5. Future trends of the system design

Marking

You will be marked on the criteria outlined in the marking criteria and will consider how well you have addressed the various items listed in the content section and your clarity and creativity in the presentation.

Marking criteria

Presentation (30 Marks)

Criteria Mark (/30)

Clarity & Creativity in PowerPoint (includes correct referencing of information sources)

3

Latest technology is presented 3

Design of System 6

Purpose/Operation of System and Interrelationship

6

System Malfunction 6

Future Trends in System Design 3

Questions & Answers 3