Automotive Innovation and History

  1. Core Scientific and Engineering Disciplines
    1. Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
      1. Powertrain Systems
        1. Internal Combustion Engines
          1. Thermodynamic Cycles
            1. Combustion Processes
              1. Engine Performance
                1. Emissions Formation
                2. Electric Powertrains
                  1. Motor Control
                    1. Power Electronics
                      1. Energy Storage
                      2. Transmission Systems
                        1. Manual Transmissions
                          1. Automatic Transmissions
                            1. Continuously Variable Transmissions
                              1. Dual-Clutch Transmissions
                              2. Drivetrain Components
                                1. Differential Systems
                                  1. Driveshafts
                                    1. Constant Velocity Joints
                                  2. Vehicle Dynamics
                                    1. Suspension Systems
                                      1. Independent Suspension
                                        1. Dependent Suspension
                                          1. Active Suspension
                                            1. Adaptive Damping
                                            2. Steering Systems
                                              1. Rack and Pinion
                                                1. Recirculating Ball
                                                  1. Electric Power Steering
                                                    1. Steer-by-Wire
                                                    2. Braking Systems
                                                      1. Disc Brakes
                                                        1. Drum Brakes
                                                          1. Anti-Lock Systems
                                                            1. Electronic Brake Distribution
                                                            2. Tire Technology
                                                              1. Tire Construction
                                                                1. Tread Patterns
                                                                  1. Compound Chemistry
                                                                    1. Performance Characteristics
                                                                  2. Thermodynamics Applications
                                                                    1. Heat Engine Cycles
                                                                      1. Cooling Systems
                                                                        1. HVAC Systems
                                                                          1. Waste Heat Recovery
                                                                          2. Fluid Dynamics
                                                                            1. Aerodynamics
                                                                              1. Fuel Flow Systems
                                                                                1. Lubrication Systems
                                                                                  1. Hydraulic Systems
                                                                                2. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
                                                                                  1. Vehicle Electrical Architecture
                                                                                    1. Power Distribution Systems
                                                                                      1. Wiring Harnesses
                                                                                        1. Electrical Load Management
                                                                                          1. Ground Systems
                                                                                          2. Power Electronics
                                                                                            1. Inverters
                                                                                              1. DC-DC Converters
                                                                                                1. Battery Chargers
                                                                                                  1. Motor Controllers
                                                                                                  2. Control Systems Theory
                                                                                                    1. Feedback Control
                                                                                                      1. PID Controllers
                                                                                                        1. State-Space Control
                                                                                                          1. Adaptive Control
                                                                                                          2. Embedded Systems
                                                                                                            1. Microcontrollers
                                                                                                              1. Real-Time Processing
                                                                                                                1. Hardware-Software Integration
                                                                                                                  1. System Architecture
                                                                                                                  2. Communication Networks
                                                                                                                    1. CAN Bus Systems
                                                                                                                      1. LIN Networks
                                                                                                                        1. FlexRay
                                                                                                                          1. Automotive Ethernet
                                                                                                                        2. Computer Science and Software Engineering
                                                                                                                          1. Real-Time Operating Systems
                                                                                                                            1. Task Scheduling
                                                                                                                              1. Memory Management
                                                                                                                                1. Interrupt Handling
                                                                                                                                  1. Timing Constraints
                                                                                                                                  2. Automotive Software Architecture
                                                                                                                                    1. AUTOSAR Standards
                                                                                                                                      1. Software Components
                                                                                                                                        1. Service-Oriented Architecture
                                                                                                                                          1. Middleware Systems
                                                                                                                                          2. Cybersecurity in Vehicles
                                                                                                                                            1. Threat Assessment
                                                                                                                                              1. Security Architectures
                                                                                                                                                1. Cryptographic Systems
                                                                                                                                                  1. Intrusion Detection
                                                                                                                                                  2. Algorithm Development
                                                                                                                                                    1. Perception Algorithms
                                                                                                                                                      1. Sensor Fusion
                                                                                                                                                        1. Path Planning
                                                                                                                                                          1. Decision Making
                                                                                                                                                            1. Machine Learning Applications
                                                                                                                                                          2. Materials Science and Engineering
                                                                                                                                                            1. Metallurgy
                                                                                                                                                              1. Steel Alloys
                                                                                                                                                                1. Carbon Steels
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Alloy Steels
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Stainless Steels
                                                                                                                                                                    2. Aluminum Alloys
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Wrought Alloys
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Cast Alloys
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Heat Treatment
                                                                                                                                                                          2. Cast Iron Applications
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Magnesium Alloys
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Polymer Science
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Thermoplastics
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Thermosets
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Elastomers
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Polymer Processing
                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Composite Materials
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Carbon Fiber Composites
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Glass Fiber Composites
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Natural Fiber Composites
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Manufacturing Processes
                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Battery Chemistry
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Lithium-Ion Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Solid-State Batteries
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Alternative Chemistries
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Recycling Processes

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