An introductory course on automotive engineering covering basic theory, analysis, design, testing, and evaluation of powertrains and vehicle dynamics. Course material is intended to provide an understanding of the guiding principles and competing demands associated with power transfer and dynamic performance of modern ground mobility systems. Main topics include vehicle performance, powertrain components, and off-road mobility. Theory is verified with hands on experience in powertrain laboratory exercises and vehicle performance practicums utilizing a military vehicle. A semester long engineering project challenges cadets to design, analyze, and build an automotive sensor/actuator/logic system.
