AUT 220 - Introduction to Hybrid, Electric Vehicle and Alternative Propulsion Technology

Credits: 3

Prerequisite: AUT 100 and AUT 111
Description: This course explores the use of Hybrid, Electric power, and alternative fuels for vehicle transportation. Physics of battery storage, Hybrid generation systems, Electric vehicle applications and their integrated systems from many manufactures will be discussed. This course is suitable for students entering into automotive alternative fuels or power generation and energy technology field.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate the precautions needed to safely work on high voltage systems.
Demonstrate acquired knowledge related to the components used on modern Hybrid/Electric vehicles.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 81
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 2.5
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 2