Course Handout
Topic Subtopics Learning Outcomes
1. Automotive - History and evolution of - Identify major components
Vehicles automobiles and systems in conventional
- Vehicle classifications and vehicles
architectures - Distinguish between different
- Internal combustion engine vehicle classifications and
(ICE) principles architectures
- Mechanical systems and
powertrain components
- Vehicle subsystems and their
functions
2. EV Architecture - Comparison between ICE - Compare ICE and EV
and EV architectures architectures
- EV configurations (BEV, - Identify key components
PHEV, HEV, FCEV) specific to EVs
- High and low voltage
systems
- Powertrain components in
EVs
- Energy storage systems
- Power electronics overview
3. Lab - Component - Safety protocols for EV labs - Apply proper safety
Identification - HV safety procedures and procedures in labs
PPE - Identify major EV components
- Component recognition and
classification
- Disassembly and inspection
techniques
- Documentation practices
4. Computational - Problem decomposition - Apply computational thinking
Thinking techniques approaches to solve
- Algorithm development engineering problems
fundamentals
- Abstraction and pattern
recognition
- Logic and reasoning for
engineering challenges
Topic Subtopics Learning Outcomes
5. Automotive EEE - Basic electrical circuit - Explain fundamental
principles electrical principles in
- Automotive electrical automotive applications
systems overview
- Electronic components and
signal processing basics
6. Automotive - Wiring harness design - Perform proper wire
Wiring Lab principles termination techniques
- Connector types and - Test circuits for continuity
termination methods
- Circuit protection devices
- Testing techniques for wiring
systems
7. Vehicle Modelling - Vehicle system modeling - Describe different
fundamentals approaches to vehicle system
- Physics-based modeling modeling
approaches
- Simulation software
introduction
8. EV Modelling - Energy flow modeling for - Create basic models of EV
EVs energy systems
- Range prediction techniques
- Validation against real-world
data
9. EV Assembly and - Safe handling of HV - Demonstrate proper
Disassembly components procedures for EV component
- Component removal handling
sequences
- Quality control checkpoints
during assembly/disassembly
10. Automotive - Sensor classification and - Explain the operating
Sensors & principles principles of key automotive
Actuators - Common automotive sensors sensors/actuators
(temperature, pressure)
- Actuator types and principles
11. Motor Theory - Electromagnetic principles - Describe the operating
for motors principles of different motor
- Motor types (PMSM, IM, types used in EVs
SRM)
- Efficiency maps for motors in
EVs
Topic Subtopics Learning Outcomes
12. Battery Theory - Electrochemical - Explain basic electrochemical
fundamentals of batteries principles of battery operation
- Battery cell technologies (Li-
ion, NMC)
- Safety considerations for
battery systems
13. Control - Control system concepts - Describe the principles of
Fundamentals (open vs closed loop) feedback control systems
- PID control principles
- System stability analysis
basics
14. Motor Control - Motor drive topologies for - Explain different motor
EVs control strategies used in
- Control strategies (scalar, electric vehicles
FOC)
- PWM techniques for motor
control
15. Battery - BMS functions (cell - Describe the core functions
Management monitoring, balancing) of a battery management
- Protection strategies in BMS system
design
- Diagnostic capabilities of
BMS systems
16. Vehicle Control - Vehicle control architecture - Explain the hierarchical
overview structure of vehicle control
- Energy management systems
strategies for EVs
- Fault handling approaches in
vehicle control systems
17. Thermal - Heat transfer principles in - Explain heat transfer
Management EVs mechanisms in EV components
- Battery thermal management
approaches
- Cooling system architectures
for power electronics
18. Vehicle - Systems engineering - Explain systems engineering
Integration approach to integration principles for vehicle integration
- HV/LV system integration
methods
- Verification and validation
techniques during integration
Topic Subtopics Learning Outcomes
19. Vehicle - Diagnostic trouble code - Interpret diagnostic trouble
Diagnostics structures (DTCs) codes from vehicle systems
- On-board diagnostic systems
overview (OBD-II)
- Fault detection methods in
EV systems
20. Testing & - Vehicle testing protocols - Describe key vehicle testing
Certification (performance, durability) requirements for certification
- Certification process
requirements for EVs
- Documentation standards
during certification testing