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ME492 (Version: 2024 1) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME492 AUTO PWR TRAINS & VEH DYNAMICS 2024 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
Students engage in the analysis, testing, and evaluation of automotive powertrains and their subsystems with a goal toward understanding the principles affecting vehicle dynamics and platform performance. Wheeled systems are studied in detail, with laboratory events designed to connect theory and practice. A series of design problems is interspersed throughout the course along with a semester long engineering design project.
LESSONS: 26 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 4 @ 75 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of structured programming and solid modeling is encouraged

ME492 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  PH201 2023 1 1 Y
  PH205 2019 2 2 Y
  PH251 2023 1 3 Y
  PH255 2019 2 4 Y

ME492 (Version 2024-1) COURSE OFFERINGS


AYT #SECT/SIZE CPBLTY ENRLD WAIT SEATS CLOSED DETAILS
2024 - 8 1 18 18 0 0 18 Y Hours

2025 - 1 1 18 18 16 0 2 N Hours

2026 - 1 2 18 36 36 0 0 N Hours

2027 - 1 3 18 54 22 0 32 N Hours


ME492 (Version: 2023 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME492 AUTO PWR TRAINS & VEH DYNAMICS 2023 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
Students engage in the analysis, testing, and evaluation of automotive powertrains and their subsystems with a goal toward understanding the principles affecting vehicle dynamics and platform performance. Wheeled systems are studied in detail, with laboratory events designed to connect theory and practice. A series of design problems is interspersed throughout the course along with a semester long engineering design project.
LESSONS: 26 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 4 @ 75 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
numerical methods (MATLAB), Computer aided design (SolidWorks), engineering design project with design studios scheduled

ME492 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  PH201 2023 1 1 Y
  PH205 2019 2 2 Y
  PH251 2023 1 3 Y
  PH255 2019 2 4 Y

ME492 (Version: 2022 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME492 AUTO PWR TRAINS & VEH DYNAMICS 2022 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
Students engage in the analysis, testing, and evaluation of automotive powertrains and their subsystems with a goal toward understanding the principles affecting vehicle dynamics and platform performance. Wheeled systems are studied in detail, with laboratory events designed to connect theory and practice. A series of design problems is interspersed throughout the course along with a semester long engineering design project.
LESSONS: 26 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 4 @ 75 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
numerical methods (MATLAB), Computer aided design (SolidWorks), engineering design project with design studios scheduled

ME492 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  MC306 2012 1 2 Y

ME492 (Version: 2021 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME492 AUTO PWR TRAINS & VEH DYNAMICS 2021 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
Students engage in the analysis, testing, and evaluation of automotive powertrains and their subsystems with a goal toward understanding the principles affecting vehicle dynamics and platform performance. Wheeled systems are studied in detail, with laboratory events designed to connect theory and practice. A series of design problems is interspersed throughout the course along with a semester long engineering design project.
LESSONS: 26 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 4 @ 75 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
numerical methods (MATLAB), Computer aided design (SolidWorks), engineering design project with design studios scheduled

ME492 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  MC306 2012 1 2 Y
  MC312 2012 1 2 Y

ME492 (Version: 2019 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME492 AUTO PWR TRAINS & VEH DYNAMICS 2019 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
Students engage in the analysis, testing, and evaluation of automotive powertrains and their subsystems with a goal toward understanding the principles affecting vehicle dynamics and platform performance. Wheeled systems are studied in detail, with laboratory events designed to connect theory and practice. A series of design problems is interspersed throughout the course along with a semester long engineering design project.
LESSONS: 26 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 4 @ 75 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
numerical methods (MATLAB), Computer aided design (SolidWorks), engineering design project with design studios scheduled

ME492 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME306 2006 1 1 Y
  ME312 2009 2 1 Y
  MC306 2012 1 2 Y
  MC312 2012 1 2 Y

ME492 (Version: 2018 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME492 PWR TRAINS & VEH DYNAMICS 2018 2 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
An introductory course on automotive engineering covering basic theory, analysis, design, testing, and evaluation of powertrains and vehicle dynamics. Course material is intended to provide an understanding of the guiding principles and competing demands associated with power transfer and dynamic performance of modern ground mobility systems. Main topics include vehicle performance, powertrain components, and off-road mobility. Theory is verified with hands on experience in powertrain laboratory exercises and vehicle performance practicums utilizing a military vehicle. A semester long engineering project challenges cadets to design, analyze, and build an automotive sensor/actuator/logic system.
LESSONS: 36 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 4 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
numerical methods (MATLAB), Computer aided design (SolidWorks), engineering design project (Arduino) with design studios scheduled

ME492 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME306 2006 1 1 Y
  ME312 2009 2 1 Y
  MC306 2012 1 2 Y
  MC312 2012 1 2 Y

ME492 (Version: 2010 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME492 PWR TRAINS & VEH DYNAMICS 2010 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
An introductory course in ground vehicle theory with emphasis on analysis, testing, and evaluation of automotive power trains and dynamic systems to understand the underlying principles affecting vehicle design. Clutches, transmissions (manual and automatic), differentials, wheels and tires, as well as braking, steering and suspension systems are studied in detail to include their effect on vehicular or other system performance. High speed, tracked vehicle application of the above systems is also covered. Theory is verified with hands on experience in the laboratory. Component design problems are interspersed throughout the course.
LESSONS: 36 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 4 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Comprehensive team design projects; compensatory time provided.

ME492 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME306 2006 1 1 Y
  ME312 2009 2 1 Y
  MC306 2012 1 2 Y
  MC312 2012 1 2 Y

ME492 (Version: 2003 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME492 PWR TRAINS & VEH DYNAMICS 2003 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
A follow-on to ME491 with emphasis on analysis, testing, and evaluation of automotive (ground vehicle) power trains and dynamic systems to understand the underlying principles affecting vehicle design. Clutches, transmissions (manual and automatic), differentials, wheels and tires, as well as braking, steering and suspension systems are studied in detail to include their effect on vehicular or other system performance. High speed, tracked vehicle application of the above systems is also covered. Theory is verified with hands on experience in the laboratory. Component design problems are interspersed throughout the course.
LESSONS: 36 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 4 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Comprehensive team design projects; compensatory time provided.

ME492 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME491 1990 2 1 Y

ME492 (Version: 2002 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME492 PWR TRAINS & VEH DYNAMICS 2002 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
A follow-on to ME491 with emphasis on analysis, testing, and evaluation of automotive (ground vehicle) power trains and dynamic systems to understand the underlying principles affecting vehicle design. Clutches, transmissions (manual and automatic), differentials, wheels and tires, as well as braking, steering and suspension systems are studied in detail to include their effect on vehicular or other system performance. High speed, tracked vehicle application of the above systems is also covered. Theory is verified with hands on experience in the laboratory. Component design problems are interspersed throughout the course.
LESSONS: 36 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 4 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Comprehensive team design projects; compensatory time provided.

ME492 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME401 1990 1 1 Y
  ME491 1990 2 1 Y

ME492 (Version: 1990 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME492 MECHANICAL POWER TRAINS 1990 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
A follow-on to ME491 with emphasis on analysis, testing, and evaluation of automotive (ground vehicle) power trains and dynamic systems to understand the underlying principles affecting vehicle design. Clutches, transmissions (manual and automatic), differentials, wheels and tires, as well as braking, steering and suspension systems are studied in detail to include their effect on vehicular or other system performance. High speed, tracked vehicle application of the above systems is also covered. Theory is verified with hands on experience in the laboratory. Component design problems are interspersed throughout the course.
LESSONS: 36 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 4 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Comprehensive team design projects; compensatory time provided.

ME492 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME401 1990 1 1 Y
  ME491 1990 2 1 Y