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• AUE 8280: Driveline/Powertrain

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Study of vehicle powertrain arrangement, manual and automatic transmissions, automotive axles, four-wheel and two-wheel drives and design and manufacturing of gearing systems. Other topics, such as powertrain control to address dynamics in shifting, engine balancing and fuel economy, are addressed. Modeling and computer simulation are used extensively to analyze dynamic performance of various transmissions.
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• AUE 8290: Tire Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  In-depth analysis of the tire and its influence on vehicle performance including design, construction, structural response, rolling resistance, force and moment generation and behavior under dry/wet conditions. Tire models, their limitations and governing equations, tire characteristics on vehicle handling and safety and advanced control concepts in vehicle stability/braking are investigated. Preq: ME 4530.
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• AUE 8320: Vehicle Dev Proc

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Overview of the vehicle development process and the tools used in it, including voice of the customer, concept creation, packaging, product specification and target setting, including cost structures, lifecycle product management, prototype development and the role of the supplier. Preq: AUE 8810.
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• AUE 8330: Auto Manuf Proc Devl

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Overview of automotive manufacturing systems. Issues such as supplier integration, flexible manufacturing, aggregate planning, quality engineering and their applications to manufacturing systems are presented. Emphasizes opportunities and challenges presented with automotive manufacturing in a global environment, integrated processes, product development and automotive supply chain management.
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• AUE 8340: Automotive Launch

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Effective leadership and management of the product development and launch process. Includes responsibility and role definition, process management tools and software systems, detailed management of the supply chain, performance metrics and cost models and factors affecting launch success. Case studies of historic launch data and improvements are utilized.
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• AUE 8350: Automotive Electronics Integra

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Addresses the integration of electronic components and systems in automotive designs. Provides an overview of the major electronic systems in automobiles and describes how automotive manufacturers specify, integrate and evaluate these systems.
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• AUE 8360: Scaled Autonomous Vehicles

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  This course adopts a project-based learning approach, where students work on projects within a larger integrative theme of scaled autonomous RC-vehicles. Projects (to be pursued either individually or in two- or three-person teams) focus on the development and validation of existing cutting-edge approaches to autonomous perception, planning, control and coordination. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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• AUE 8500: Stability/Safety Sys

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Discussion of passive/active systems and design philosophies. Investigates stability issues associated with vehicle performance and use of sensors and control system strategies for stability enhancement. Implementation and application to intelligent cruise control, lane departure warning systems, ABS, traction control, active steering systems and vehicle dynamic control systems are also discussed. Preq: ME 4530.
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• AUE 8550: Struct/Thermal Analysis Mthds

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Methods to analyze the response of automotive structure, systems and components to static and dynamic loading. Covers critical loading conditions and system response objectives. Analysis methods focus on straightforward mechanics of materials approaches to develop initial structural design, followed by finite element methods for detailed design.
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• AUE 8570: Light-Weight Automotive Design

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  The fundamental concepts of optimal design are presented and applied to automotive structures and components. The course provides an overview of optimum design problem formulation and methods for numerical solutions of unconstrained and constrained problems. Topological optimization is discussed for conceptual design, size and shape optimization for detailed design.
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