Minor Courses of Study
High Performance Vehicle
This minor introduces students to High
Performance Vehicles. The following topics
are covered; suspension design, aerodynamics
of race cars, advanced drive systems
(such as hybrid electric drives, fuel cells, and
highpower engines), and vehicle dynamics
and safety systems. Special topics courses on
research and student projects related to the
minor may be available. This minor is not
available to students in the High Performance
Vehicle Track of Mechanical Engineering.
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| ME 303 |
Vehicle Dynamics |
3 |
| ME 304 |
Introduction to Machine Design |
3 |
| - OR - |
| AE 316 |
Aerospace Engineering Materials |
3 |
| ME 400 |
Vibrations and Acoustics |
3 |
| - OR - |
| ME 405 |
Vehicle Power Systems |
3 |
| AE 430 |
Control Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
| Total Required Credits |
15 |
|
