Faculty: Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences This major integrates mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering to design and develop advanced automotive systems and intelligent vehicles. Students gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge in vehicle dynamics, control systems, sensor technology, embedded systems, and autonomous driving. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand automotive mechatronics and intelligent vehicles. - Develop skills in vehicle dynamics, control systems, and sensor technology. - Learn techniques for designing embedded systems and autonomous driving. - Explore intelligent transportation systems. - Analyze automotive industry challenges and opportunities. - Develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills for automotive projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Automotive Mechatronics and Intelligent Vehicles** - Overview of key concepts and emerging technologies. 2. **Vehicle Dynamics** - Principles and techniques for analyzing vehicle performance. 3. **Control Systems** - Fundamentals and design of control systems in vehicles. 4. **Sensor Technology** - Principles and integration of sensors in automotive applications. 5. **Embedded Systems** - Fundamentals and design of embedded systems for automotive use. 6. **Autonomous Driving** - Principles and development of autonomous driving systems. 7. **Intelligent Transportation Systems** - Fundamentals and design of intelligent transportation solutions. 8. **Practicum** - Real-world experiences in automotive mechatronics and intelligent vehicles. 9. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying learned skills in automotive mechatronics and intelligent vehicles. **Assessment Methods:** - Vehicle dynamics analyses, control system designs, sensor technology integrations, embedded systems projects, autonomous driving algorithms, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Automotive Mechatronics: Principles and Practical Applications" by various authors. - "Vehicle Dynamics and Control" by Rajamani. - "Control Systems Engineering" by Norman S. Nise. - "Embedded Systems: Introduction to Arm Cortex-M Microcontrollers" by Jonathan W. Valvano. - "Autonomous Driving: Technical, Legal and Social Aspects" by Markus Maurer et al. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. Suitable for students interested in automotive engineering and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Automotive Mechatronics and Intelligent Vehicles and pursue professional certifications in related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring automotive engineers, vehicle electronics specialists, autonomous driving developers, and professionals seeking careers in automotive mechatronics and intelligent vehicles. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in automotive mechatronics and intelligent vehicles, supporting careers in automotive engineering, vehicle electronics, and related fields.