Automotive Product Design

This course aims to prepare delegates for developing their careers in Automotive Product Design. The course will give delegates capability to design components, sub-assemblies and systems for modern automobiles with good understanding of engineering as well as aesthetics and ergonomics. Emphasis is placed on creative and imaginative approach to automotive product design and development.

The M.Sc. (Engg) in Automotive Product Design Course aims to:
1. Define the need for CAE tools and Product Data Management, in design, prototype build and other stages of an automobile development program and apply it
2. Recognise the need for finite element method in assessing designs of components/assemblies/systems subjected to different types of operational conditions and apply it
3. Use basic calculations for sizing the components for automotive structures, taking into considerations the legislative requirements for the safety of the occupants and pedestrians
4. Select compatible materials and manufacturing processes for automobile components and assemblies
5. Identify the need, application and working principles of electronic controls in a vehicle
6. Apply aerodynamic and thermal energy management principles in the design of exterior and interior of the vehicle for better performance and occupant comfort
7. Apply the steps of Design Methodology for the development of products from concept to completion.
8. Design the exterior of a vehicle with the knowledge of the functionality of parts, components and subassemblies
9. Design the interior of a vehicle with the knowledge of the functionality of parts, components and subassemblies with due consideration to ergonomics and occupant safety
10. Apply the knowledge of quality process and design management when the product is in design stage
11. Develop capability to transfer the designs from concepts, models and drawings to implementation of the same