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: Students will be able to calculate the power and torque required to operate a vehicle under various loads.

Outcome 3: Students will be able to calculate braking and acceleration performance.

Outcome 4: Students will be able to calculate the dynamic stability of vehicles.

Outcome 5: Students will be able to calculate steering and suspension performance.