Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering - Leading Process and Product Improvement

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Automotive

In the automotive option, you'll put classroom theories to the test through hands-on work with automobiles’ systems and subsystems. You'll work to understand and perhaps improve upon drive trains, power plants, steering systems, braking mechanisms, and safety issues, while considering the factors of comfort, handling, fuel economy, and emissions.

To do this you will frequently use machinery, such as Engine dynamometers, Chassis dynamometers, Combustion research dynamometers, Emission certification equipment, and Fuels and lubricant equipment, much of which can only be found inside automotive companies themselves.
This option will train you to contribute to the auto industry's processes of design, production, and post production. Since the industry is striving to become more "lean," the automotive option can help you to promote yourself as someone who understands theory, machinery, and applications.

Elective Requirements

To earn this option, four (4) courses in this area of concentration must be completed. The selection of the courses should be as per the curriculum selected.


Engineering Graphics and Design Technology


Course
Credits
IME 1220 Automobile in the Society
3
IME 3240 Automotive Power Systems
3
IME 3250 Automotive Electronic Systems
3
IME 4250 Automotive Drive Systems
3
IME 4260 Automotive Structure, Ride and Safety
3


Engineering Management Technology and

Manufacturing Engineering Technology


Course
Credits
IME 3240 Automotive Power Systems
3
IME 3250 Automotive Electrical Systems
3
IME 4250 Automotive Drive Systems
3
IME 4260 Automotive Structure, Ride and Safety
3
* Note IME 1220 is part of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Engineering Management Technology
 

Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
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