Curriculum
A classical engineering foundation with an automotive focus. Below is a complete, catalog-style overview including credit hours.
Degree Overview
B.S. in Automotive Engineering (Sample) — 128 total credit hours
- General Education: 30 credits
- Math & Science Core: 28 credits
- Engineering Core: 46 credits
- Automotive Specialization: 18 credits
- Capstone Sequence: 6 credits
Customize totals to match your program rules. This is a student-project sample.
Specialization Tracks
Choose one track (min. 12 credits):
- Powertrain (ICE) — combustion, airflow, calibration
- Electrification (EV) — BMS, inverters, HV safety
- Motorsports — chassis, aero, track testing
Hands-on labs included
Co-op encouraged
Course Plan by Year (Sample)
Credit hours shown in parentheses. Swap course titles and credits to match your finalized catalog.
| Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 |
Calculus I (4) Physics I (4) Intro to Engineering Design (3) Composition I (3) Seminar: Craft & Safety (1) Total: 15 |
Calculus II (4) Physics II (4) CAD & Engineering Graphics (3) Composition II (3) Programming for Engineers (3) Total: 17 |
| Year 2 |
Differential Equations (3) Statics (3) Dynamics (3) Thermodynamics I (3) Materials Science (3) Total: 15 |
Strength of Materials (3) Fluid Mechanics (3) Circuits & Sensors (3) Manufacturing Processes (3) Technical Communication (3) Total: 15 |
| Year 3 |
Heat Transfer (3) Controls I (3) Vehicle Dynamics (3) Measurement & DAQ Lab (2) Technical Elective (3) Total: 14 |
Powertrain Systems or EV Systems (3) NVH & Reliability Basics (3) Chassis & Suspension Design (3) Engineering Economics (3) Technical Elective (3) Total: 15 |
| Year 4 |
Capstone I: Design & Planning (3) Validation & Test Planning (3) Track Elective / Specialization (3) Ethics & Professional Practice (3) Total: 12 |
Capstone II: Build & Test (3) Failure Analysis (3) Specialization Elective (3) Open Elective / Gen Ed (3) Total: 12 |
Suggested Automotive Specialization (18 credits)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Powertrain & Calibration Fundamentals | 3 |
| Vehicle Aerodynamics | 3 |
| Chassis Setup & Tire Data | 3 |
| Electrified Drivetrains | 3 |
| Data Acquisition & CAN Systems | 3 |
| Motorsports Project Studio | 3 |