Faculty: Engineering Automotive Engineering focuses on the design, development, and manufacturing of vehicles and their components. Students gain skills in vehicle dynamics, powertrain systems, electronics, and manufacturing processes, preparing for careers in the automotive industry. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand automotive engineering principles. - Develop skills in vehicle dynamics, powertrain systems, electronics, and manufacturing. - Learn techniques for designing, analyzing, and optimizing automotive systems. - Explore engine technology, vehicle safety, and sustainability. - Analyze automotive engineering data and system performance. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and engineering design skills. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Automotive Engineering** - Overview of vehicle systems and manufacturing processes. 2. **Vehicle Dynamics** - Principles of suspension, steering, and braking systems. - Techniques for optimizing vehicle handling and stability. 3. **Powertrain Systems** - Principles of internal combustion, electric, and hybrid systems. - Techniques for designing powertrain components. 4. **Vehicle Electronics** - Principles of electrical systems, sensors, and control units. - Techniques for integrating electronic systems in vehicles. 5. **Engine Technology** - Principles of fuel systems, emission control, and engine performance. - Techniques for optimizing engine components. 6. **Vehicle Safety** - Principles of crashworthiness, occupant protection, and active safety systems. - Techniques for implementing vehicle safety features. 7. **Sustainability in Automotive Design** - Principles of fuel efficiency, alternative fuels, and electric vehicles. - Techniques for designing sustainable vehicles. 8. **Manufacturing Processes** - Principles of materials, machining, assembly, and quality control. - Techniques for optimizing automotive manufacturing processes. 9. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in automotive engineering settings. 10. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying skills in vehicle dynamics, powertrain systems, electronics, or manufacturing processes. **Assessment Methods:** - Vehicle dynamics analyses, powertrain system designs, electronics projects, engine technology studies, vehicle safety plans, sustainability projects, manufacturing process designs, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Automotive Engineering" by various authors. - "Vehicle Dynamics" by various authors. - "Powertrain Systems" by various authors. - "Vehicle Electronics" by various authors. - "Engine Technology" by various authors. - "Vehicle Safety" by various authors. - "Sustainability in Automotive Design" by various authors. - "Manufacturing Processes" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and an interest in automotive systems. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree. Advanced degrees may take an additional 2-5 years. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications from organizations like the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). **Target Audience:** Aspiring automotive engineers, vehicle designers, manufacturing engineers, and professionals seeking careers in automotive companies, research labs, and manufacturing firms. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in automotive engineering, supporting careers in various design, manufacturing, and research-related roles in the automotive industry.