Automotive Engineering
Build a Race Car
Engineering students have an opportunity to develop the University's Formula SAE entry. Traditionally, the project is completed as part of final year projects, however students as early as second year now have an opportinity to be involved.
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The Automotive Engineering program provides students with a broad education designed to
give them the skills necessary to become professional automotive engineers. Years one and
two of the Automotive Engineering program are the same as Mechanical Engineering,
concentrating on basic engineering principles and including studies in mathematics and the
physical sciences. Years three and four build upon earlier years and include specialised
topics such as Automotive Safety, Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems, Automotive
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH), Alternative Fuels, Automotive Combustion Technology,
Automotive Power Train and Vehicle Dynamics, Advanced Automatic Control, Advanced
Manufacturing, Advanced Materials and Joining and Vehicle Emission Control. Engineering
students are also required to undertake studies in courses designed to assist them develop
the communication skills necessary to work effectively.
As part of the program, 20 students are offered the opportunity to be involved in the
Formula SAE racing car design, build and drive competition as their fourth year project.
The remaining Automotive Engineering students are involved in other automotive engineering
projects such as the development of a bio-diesel bike, solar car and bio-diesel trike.
Students involved in these projects gain important skills, which are highly valued by the
automotive industry.
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