VEHICLE DYNAMICS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Designed to equip engineers with key vehicle dynamics and handling theory and application from a systems perspective, the objective of this program is for engineers to understand the interaction and performance balance between the major vehicle subsystems. The program design requires completion of fundamental and advanced- level vehicle dynamics theory and application courses with three elective courses that best suit an individual’s interest areas or engineering emphasis. The courses do not have to be taken in any specified order, although the Required Courses are good starting points if they can be scheduled and completed prior to the electives. The entire program must be completed within seven years. Successful completion of this multi-course certificate program equates to eight graduate credits towards the SAE/Kettering University 20-credit Certificate in Automotive Systems and Kettering’s 40-credit M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. REQUIRED COURSES • Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks Seminar - see course description on page 16 • Advanced Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks Seminar - see course description on page 6 • Fundamentals of Steering Systems - see course description on page 12 • The Tire as a Vehicle Component - see course description on page 14 • Tire and Wheel Safety Issues - see course description on page 15 • Hydraulic Brake Systems for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks - see course description on page 23 • Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems - see course description on page 24 • Introduction to Brake Control Systems: ABS, TCS, and ESC Seminar or On Demand Course - see course description on page 26 Courses no longer o¥ered by SAE are still eligible if taken within the allowed time frame: • Fundamentals of Heavy Truck Dynamics • Applied Heavy Duty Truck Dynamics • Chassis and Suspension Component Design for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks ELECTIVES INCLUDE: • Fundamentals of Vehicle Suspension Design - see course description on page 4 • Applied Vehicle Dynamics - see course description on page 8
• High-Performance Brake Systems • Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics • Heavy Vehicle Ride Comfort Engineering
• Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems e-Seminar • Vehicle Dynamic Basics for O-highway Trucks • Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks e-Seminar Learn more about the Vehicle Dynamics Certificate Program and view the complete list of courses available. Visit sae.org/learn and click on CERTIFICATIONS.
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