Course Structure
The course is designed to provide skills and knowledge designing, developing and maintaining the auto parts and automobiles so as to make students successful engineers with a shinning career.
The course contains of core courses, electives and Lab Practical.The course delivery methods include lectures, lab work, practical training, assignments, workshops etc.
During the course of this program, students are encouraged to research on a project and this usually happens in the last two semesters. The students are also required to complete a research project which forms an integral part of their final evaluation leading to the M.Tech degree.
In the final assessment, the students are graded on Theory paper, Term work (tests, assignments), Lab work, Training and Research Project.
Syllabus
The syllabus might vary from institution to institution. However, the common topics covered in the course are as follows:
CORE COURSES
Name of course |
Topics |
Description |
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Advanced Mathematics for Automobile Engineers |
Matrix Theory Differential Equations Calculus of Variation Interpolation and Integration Linear Programming Problem |
This course is to help students apply mathematical tools in dealing with real time problems in Automobile. |
Thermal Engineering |
Thermodynamics of combustion Chemical Kinetics of Combustion Steam nozzles and turbines Air compressor Refrigeration and air conditioning |
This course would help students apply laws, concept and methodologies of thermodynamics |
Automotive Engines and Subsystems |
Engine Basic Theory Fuel supply, ignition system Cooling and Lubricating systems Air motion, Combustion and Combustion chambers New Engine Technology |
This course imparts knowledge on basic fundamentals of automotive engines |
Automotive Chassis |
Front axle steering system Drive line study Braking System Suspensions systems |
This course studies the suspension systems of automobiles. |
Automotive Transmission |
Clutch and gear box Hydrodynamic drives Automatic Transmission Hydrostatic Drive and Electric Drive Automatic Transmission applications |
This course deals with the study of basic principles in automotive transmission |
Automotive Electrical and Electronics |
Batteries and starting systems Charging system, lighting system and accessories Electronic ignition and injection systems Sensors in automobiles Microprocessor in Automobiles |
This course deals with the study of electrical components used in a vehicle |
Vehicle Body Engineering |
Car Body details Bus body details Car Aerodynamics Commercial vehicle details Commercial vehicle aerodynamics |
This course is to impart knowledge on the construction of vehicle, its concept, panelling etc. |
Vehicle Dynamics |
Basics of vibration Tyres Performance characteristics of Vehicle Handling Characteristics of vehicles Dynamics of suspension system |
This course studies the different types of vibrations produced by the automobile |
Engine Management Systems |
Fundamentals of automotive electronics Sensors and Actuators SI Engine Management CI Engine Management Digital Engine Control System |
This course explains the principles of engine electronic management system. |
Advanced Materials for Automotive Engineers |
Fibre reinforced Plastics Engineering Ceramics and metal matrix composites Ceramic and Polymer metal composites Polymeric materials and manufacturing processes Foams, adhesives, coating and paints |
This course is about the general properties and characteristics of automotive application |
Electives:
Name of course |
Topics |
Description |
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Transport management and Motor Industry |
Introduction on transportation modes Transport organization and development Planning for new transport organisation Motor Vehicle Act Accident and Prevention |
This course is about the transport management and road safety measures which are extremely important in automotive industry |
Quality Control and Reliability Engineering |
Statistical Quality control Acceptance sampling Reliability engineering Failure data analysis Reliability prediction and management |
Here the focus is on statistical quality control, quality prediction and reliability engineering |
Alternative Fuels and Propulsion Systems |
Alcohols Natural Gas, LPG, Hydrogen and Biogas Vegetable oils Electric and solar powered vehicles |
This course is about the study of engine fuels, alcohols and gasoline in the automobile. |
Automotive Safety |
Safety Concepts Safety Equipments Collision warning and avoidance Comfort and Convenience system |
With this course, the students will be able to learn the different automotive safety aspects |
Special Types of Vehicles |
Earth moving and Constructional Equipments Power Train Concepts Sub Systems of STV Special Purpose vehicles for industrial application Farm equipments, military and combat vehicles |
This course is about earth moving and constructional equipments, farm equipments, military and combat vehicles |
Vehicle Maintenance |
Maintenance tool, shop, schedule, records Power plant repair and overhauling Maintenance, Repair and Overhauling of the Chassis Maintenance and repair of vehicle body Maintenance and repair of Electrical Systems |
This course is on the study of vehicle maintenance procedures and recover vehicle from failing. |