AUTE 3500U – Automotive Instrumentation and Controls

This course covers the major instrumentation and control systems found in vehicles. Topics include: sensors and actuators in modern vehicles; microcontroller fundamentals and control software development; and vehicle communications and protocols. This course introduces sensor and control systems for engine control, emission systems, transmission control, electric motor control, battery management systems, anti-lock braking systems, electronic braking systems, active suspension systems, power steering, active steering, electronic stability control, cruise control, airbag safety, blind-spot detection, lane departure monitoring, automotive instrumentation, vehicle fault detection and diagnostics, as well as signal estimation and filtering techniques. Sensors used for autonomous navigation and control will also be discussed.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 2 (biweekly)
Tutorial hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): AUTE 2010U and MECE 3350U