Courses of Study 2017-2018 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Courses of Study 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MAE 4860 - Automotive Engineering


     
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: MAE 2030  and ENGRD 2210  or permission of instructor. Satisfies Senior Design requirement if enrolled in MAE 4861 . Co-meets with MAE 4861 /MAE 5860 .

J. Callister.

Selected topics in the analysis and design of vehicle components and vehicle systems. Emphasis on automobiles. Engines, transmissions, suspension, brakes, and aerodynamics are discussed. The course uses first principles and applies them to specific systems. The course is highly quantitative, using empirical and analytical approaches.

Outcome 1: Students will be able to perform basic calculations for internal combustion spark ignition engines, including turbochargers and superchargers.

Outcome 2: Calculate the power and torque required to operate a vehicle under various loads.

Outcome 3: Calculate braking and acceleration performance.

Outcome 4: Calculate the dynamic stability of vehicles.

Outcome 5: Calculate steering and suspension performance.



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