Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Automotive Engineering

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This CUGS will offer students the chance to increase their knowledge beyond the standard 120 credit Mechanical Engineering curriculum in the rapidly growing fields of automotive engine design, alternative vehicle powertrains, vehicle dynamics, and vehicle manufacturing. The program is particularly relevant with recent advancements in gasoline, diesel, hybrid electric, and battery electric powertrains, as well as in active suspensions, active vehicle dynamics/safety systems, and autonomous vehicles. This CUGS will be attractive to students who already have fundamental knowledge in Mechanical Engineering.

Program Requirements

Students will be required to complete three required courses (9 s.h.):

ME 10444 - Automotive Engineering I - Internal Combustion Engines Credits: 3 *
ME 10445 - Automotive Engineering - Powertrains Credits: 3 *
ME 10446 - Automotive Engineering - Vehicle Dynamics Credits: 3 *

Students will complete one course (3 s.h.) from the following list:

ME 10401 - Introduction to Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Automation Credits: 3
ME 10422 - Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics Credits: 3
ME 10440 - Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing Credits: 3
ME 10442 - Mechatronics Credits: 3
ME 10462 - Intro to FEA with ANSYS Credits: 3
ME 10443 - Design For X Credits: 3
ME 10433 - Introduction to Renewable Energy: Photovoltaics & Energy Harvesting Credits: 3

Total Required Credits for the Program: 12 s.h.

Note: Program entry requires PHYS 00220 . Up to 2 of the 4 courses in the CUGS may be applied towards the BS in Mechanical Engineering degree.

*Pre-requisites for required courses:
ME 10444 Automotive Engineering I - Internal Combustion Engines  - ENGR 01291 , ME 10301
ME 10445 Automotive Engineering - Powertrains  - ME 10301
ME 10446 Automotive Engineering - Vehicle Dynamics  - ENGR 01291

Advisor
Krishan Bhatia
Rowan Hall 135
856.256.5346
bhatia@rowan.edu