AUTO 501 Course Description
The objective of this course is to examine the major systems and concepts related to the development of a vehicle in a global marketplace. The course focuses on the layout of the major space-defining vehicle subsystems in the context of interactions between the subsystems and overall vehicle demands. The process followed will be based on systems engineering and will frame the design process in the context of the vehicle needs. Performance prediction, engineering metrics and design requirements will be presented and discussed for selected subsystems.
Number of Credits: 3
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Prerequisite
Undergraduate course in Strength of Materials or the equivalent or permission from the instructor.
System Requirements
Michigan Engineering IT Recommendation for Personal Computer Requirements.
Course Availability
For more information about when this course will be offered, see our projected course schedule.