Program Overview
Introduction to Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology program is a comprehensive study that prepares students for a job as an engineer in automotive technology. The program consists of a core program and free electives, allowing students to personalize their development as an engineer.
Aim of the Program
The aim of the Automotive Technology program is to bring students up to the level of engineering-science Bachelor as an all-round automotive engineer. The program focuses on providing students with a broad knowledge base, skills to optimize cooperation in a multidisciplinary team, and preparation for an engineering-science Master in Automotive Technology or related discipline.
Focus of the Program
The program focuses on smart mobility, which is one of the university's three strategic areas. The field of automotive technology complements the technological and societal challenges facing the automotive industry, with future developments geared towards smart mobility, clean vehicles, and intelligent, productive mobility and transport.
Subfields of Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology field concerns the following subfields and subjects:
- Thinking in terms of systems
- Energy supplies and the environment
- Vehicle communication
- Reduction of traffic jams
- Cooperative mobility
- Vehicle efficiency
- Electric vehicles
- Platform electrification
- Vehicle optimization
Program Structure
The program consists of a core program and free electives. The core program takes up 75% of the bachelor's program, while the free electives make up approximately 25% of the program. The core program includes courses such as:
- Impact of Technology (ITEC)
- Professional & Personal Development
- Bachelor's Final Project
- MyFuture Activities
- Studium Generale Activities
- Honors Academy
Curriculum
The curriculum for the Automotive Technology program is divided into two parts: the core program and the free electives. The core program provides students with a broad knowledge base, while the free electives allow students to personalize their development as an engineer.
Student Guidance
The program provides student guidance through various means, including the CANVAS page 5INFO-25/26, which is the communication channel for all students of the educational programs of the Department of Electrical Engineering.
Regulations
The program is governed by various regulations, including the OER & RE, Bachelor-before-master rule, and BSA. The program also has an archive of past regulations and forms.
Quality Assurance
The program has a quality assurance system in place, which includes a program committee and access to master's programs.
Educational Lab Requirements and Facilities
The program has educational lab requirements and facilities in place to support student learning.
Access to Master's Program
The program provides access to master's programs, allowing students to further their education and career prospects.
Program Committee
The program has a program committee that oversees the development and implementation of the program.
Conclusion
The Automotive Technology program is a comprehensive study that prepares students for a job as an engineer in automotive technology. The program focuses on providing students with a broad knowledge base, skills to optimize cooperation in a multidisciplinary team, and preparation for an engineering-science Master in Automotive Technology or related discipline.