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Automotive Engineering Technology AET

Career Path: Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

Required Courses		Credit Hours
General Education
COMM 221	Small Group Decision Making	3
ENGL 311	Advanced Technical Writing	3
MATH 116	Intermediate Algebra & Num Trig	4
PHYS 211	Introductory Physics	4
PSYC 326	Indust-Organizat'l Psych* RS	3
Electives:	Cultural Enrichment (one at 200 level)	6
	Social Awareness	3
Major
AHEM 450	Automotive Materials	4
AUTO 310	High Performance Engines	3
AUTO 320	Dynamometer Testing	3
AUTO 460	Emission Systems	4
AUTO 480	Alternate Fuel & Vehicle Systems	4
AUTO 493	Internship	4
EHSM 330	OSHA Laws & Regulations	2
MATL 240	Introduction to Material Science	4
Each student must select one of the following emphasis areas: Diesel, Management or Manufacturing.
Diesel
HEQT 160	Fluid Power Fundamentals	4
HEQT 230	Diesel Fuel Systems Technology	4
HSET 403	Testing Systems & Analysis	4
Management
AHEM 301	Auto Marketing & Distribution 1	4
AHEM 302	Auto Marketing & Distribution 2	4
AHEM 303	Dealership Accounting	4
AHEM 404	Warranty Procedure/Customer Rel	3
Manufacturing (choose any 4 courses)
MFGE 313	Computer Appl for Mfg Engineers	3
MFGE 341	Quality Science Statistics	3
MFGE 342	Statistical Process Engineering	3
MFGE 352	Design for Manufacturing	2
MFGE 442	Design of Experiments 1	3
MFGE 443	Continuous Improvement	3
MFGE 445	Reliability Engineering	3
PDET 412	Statistics/Ergonomics	2
PDET 413	Applied Fluids/Thermodynamics	3
Minimum credit hours required for B.S. degree (after completion of an A.A.S. degree):		68

Why Choose Automotive Engineering Technology?

The AET program is a third- and fourth-year program that concentrates on engineering skills required by the automotive industry. Students receive hands-on laboratory experience in engineering processes, mechanical testing, metallurgy, emission and dynamometer testing. In addition, an on-the-job engineering internship is an important part of the program.

AET is an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, manufacturing and testing self-propelled ground vehicles and their systems. Includes instruction in vehicular systems technology, design and development testing, instrument calibration, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.

Prepare for a Great Career

Graduates from the AET program are among the highest-paid and most sought-after graduates of Ferris. Because every global automotive manufacturer doing business in America requires engineering development with the precise skills offered by this program, many graduates are faced with the difficult decision of choosing from several highly desirable and lucrative job offers.

Admission Requirements

Students entering the Automotive Engineering Technology program must have completed the two-year associate degree program at Ferris in Automotive Technology or an equivalent associate degree from another institution. Students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA in automotive courses and a minimum 2.5 GPA overall. They also must be ready for MATH 116.

Graduation Requirements

The Automotive Engineering Technology program at Ferris leads to a bachelor of science degree. Graduation requires a minimum 2.0 GPA overall. Students must complete all general education requirements as outlined on the General Education website.

More Information

AET Program
Ferris State University
708 Campus Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2281
Phone: (231) 591-2655