Automotive Materials and Design
The automotive system of the twenty-first century is poised to advance at a rapid pace with greater emphasis on lightweight structures, high efficiency powertrains, intelligent control systems, lower emissions, robust design and manufacturing, as well as improved comfort and safety. This certificate program gives an opportunity for automotive engineers to learn to about lightweight materials, advancements in ergonomic and structural design, vehicle dynamics and control, and advanced manufacturing techniques (12 credit hours).
Certificate offered on Campus and via Distance Learning.
Coursework Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Please choose four courses to complete the required 12 credit hours. | ||
| AENG 545 | Vehicle Ergonomics I | 3 |
| AENG 550 | Design of Automotive Chassis | 3 |
| AENG 551 | FEM in Auto Structure Design | 3 |
| AENG 555 | Vehicle Stability & Control | 3 |
| AENG 586 | Design & Mfg: Ltwt Auto Mat | 3 |
| AENG 650 | Analysis and Design for Vehicle Crashworthiness | 3 |
| IMSE 593 | Vehicle Package Engineering | 3 |
| ME 543 | Vehicle Dynamics | 3 |
| ME 545 | Acoustics and Noise Control | 3 |
| ME 583 | Mechanical Behavior of Materials | 3 |
| ME 589 | Composite Materials | 3 |