Automotive Mechatronics

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
• Work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain and quantify the effect of this on design, ability to work with technical uncertainty
• Understanding of, and an ability to apply, an integrated or systems approach to solving automotive mechatronics problems
• Identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components of automotive electronic systems
• Apply quantitative and computational methods to design and improve vehicle control systems, using advanced problem solving skills to establish rigorous and creative solutions, that are fit for purpose for all aspects of the problems, including production, operation, maintenance and disposal

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• C1/M1 Apply knowledge of linear algebra, vehicle dynamics and control theory in solving problems related to vehicle dynamics control design and analysis. C2/M2 Analysing differential equations and state-space models of closed loop vehicle dynamics to understand whether the vehicle’s lateral dynamics will be stable or unstable, and whether it meets any design criteria. C3/M3 Deriving differential equations and state-space models of lateral vehicle dynamics in open and closed loop, and discussing limitations of the model due to the modelling assumptions. C6/M6 Apply systems approach to design and evaluate longitudinal collision avoidance system.

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• The engineering principles of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles.
• Understanding the contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied: the characteristics and working principles of sensors, actuators, and electronic control units of modern vehicles.
• Power and data flow in a vehicle electronic system.
• Control and advanced driver-assistance systems in modern vehicles.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Listening, identifying learning needs, evaluating sources and data, interpretation of data, problem solving, problem analysis

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.