Catalog Info
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Title when registering
Alternative Auto Propulsion
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
4 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
An intermediate-level course covering alternative automotive propulsion systems that are presently being developed for the automobile transportation industry. Includes theory of operation and service of alternative propulsion systems, with emphasis on safety issues and concerns regarding the servicing of these systems. Also covers hybrid systems (both series and parallel), plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles including battery types, fuel cell vehicles, hydrogen-ICE vehicles, alternative fuels and flex fuel vehicles, and supplemental assist vehicles (capacitive, hydraulic, and inertial units).
Pre-requisites
High School Chemistry or equivalent (recommended) High School Algebra I or equivalent (recommended)