Automotive Engineering
The course covers essential automotive fundamentals, core vehicle systems, and modern technologies including electric vehicles, automotive electronics, and autonomous systems.
Duration
3 Months
Level
Beginner to Advanced
Format
Online
Projects
Real-World Projects
Curriculum
3 Phases • Industry-Oriented Topics
1. Foundations: Build essential engineering, physics, and automotive knowledge
- Introduction to Automotive Engineering
Overview of vehicle types, automotive industry, career paths. - Basic Physics & Mechanics
Motion, forces, work, energy, basic vehicle dynamics. - Materials for Automobiles
Metals, polymers, composites, lightweight materials. - Basic Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics
Heat, engines, airflows, basic aerodynamics. - Intro to Automotive Electronics
Sensors, actuators, vehicle electrical systems. - Engineering Tools
CAD basics, MATLAB/Simulink overview, simple simulations.
2. Core Automotive Systems
- Internal Combustion Engines & Fuel Systems
Engine types, fuel injection, performance basics. - Transmission & Drivetrain
Manual, automatic, hybrid powertrains.
Vehicle Dynamics & Suspension
Steering, braking, suspension, stability. - Aerodynamics & Efficiency
Drag, lift, CFD basics, fuel efficiency. - Advanced Automotive Electronics & ECUs
CAN bus, sensors, microcontrollers in vehicles. - Vehicle Safety & Regulations
Crashworthiness, emission norms, safety standards.
3. Advanced Applications
- Electric & Hybrid Vehicles
Battery tech, motors, regenerative braking. - Autonomous & Connected Vehicles
ADAS, sensors, IoT applications, autonomous driving basics. - Vehicle Design & CAD/CAE Integration
3D modeling, FEA, optimization of components. - Automotive Manufacturing & Sustainability
Assembly, robotics, lean manufacturing, green technologies. - Capstone Project / Practical Application
Team-based design or simulation project, e.g., designing a small EV prototype or vehicle system simulation.
