MECH 4812
Automotive Engineering
(Lab required) Introduction to vehicle dynamics; power trains; braking systems; road loads, aerodynamics and fuel efficiency; ride and suspension systems; steering systems; tire properties and dynamics; structural analysis and crash safety; performance vehicle design. May not be held for credit with MECH 4810.
Prerequisites & course information
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated. Prerequisite: MECH 3502 (or the former MECH 3500). Pre or Co-requisite: MECH 3420 . Mutually Exclusive: MECH 4810
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027