Powertrain Electrification, Capstone Certificate

Program Overview

The Powertrain Electrification Capstone is an online certificate program that provides a comprehensive understanding of electrified automotive powertrains. It covers topics such as control systems, components, and energy storage, equipping students with expertise in this rapidly growing field. The program consists of 9 credits selected from a range of courses, offering flexibility and customization.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Powertrain Electrification Capstone is a fully online certificate program that delves into the systems, components, and their interactions in electrified automotive powertrains.
As the electrification of powertrains becomes increasingly prevalent as a technological solution to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, this program provides a comprehensive understanding of the field.
• Objectives:
• Develop expertise in control systems for electrified powertrain systems.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the working principles of all components within electrified powertrain systems.
• Acquire knowledge of how cells are connected to form modules and packs for power and energy applications.
• Develop systems thinking at the vehicle level and drive cycle analysis, identifying energy flows and losses, quantifying their impact on vehicle fuel economy, and evaluating the effectiveness of specific technologies in improving fuel efficiency.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program encompasses a wide range of topics related to electrified powertrain systems, including:
• Fundamentals of electrified powertrain systems
• Batteries for electrified vehicles
• Powertrain systems and controls
• Electrified vehicle-level modeling
• Electric machines for traction applications
• Electric drives for traction applications
• Analysis of trends in engines
• Perspectives on engine modeling
• Trends in electrification
• Course Schedule and Structure: The program consists of 9 credits selected from the following course list:
• EPD 620: Electrified Powertrain Systems (2 credits)
• EPD 621: Batteries for Electrified Vehicles (2 credits)
• EPD 629: Powertrain Systems and Controls (3 credits)
• EPD 631: Electrified Vehicle-Level Modeling (2 credits)
• EPD 645: Electric Machines for Traction Applications (2 credits)
• EPD 646: Electric Drives for Traction Applications (2 credits)
• EPD 628: Analysis of Trends in Engines (1 credit)