Automotive Engineering Technology (AET)

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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 150	English 1	3
ENGL 250	English 2	3
ENGL 311	Advanced Technical Writing	3
MATH 116	Intermediate Algebra & Num Trig	4
MATH 126	Algebra & Analytic Trigonometry	4
MATH 216	Applied Calculus	4
PHYS 211	Introductory Physics	4
PHYS 212	Introductory Physics 2*Z	4
*ELECTIVE	Cultural Enrichment Elective (one at 200 level)	9
*ELECTIVE	Social Awareness Elective (one at 300 level)	9
AUTO 111	Manual Transmission & Drivelines	4
AUTO 112	Automotive Brake Systems	4
AUTO 113	Auto Electricity & Electronics	4
AUTO 114	Automotive Engines	4
AUTO 115	Suspen/Steering/Alignment Serv	4
AUTO 117	Electronic Fuel Mgmt Systems	4
AUTO 200	Service Area 1	6
AUTO 211	Automatic Transmission	4
OR
AUTO 214	Automotive HVAC	4
AUTO 213	Chassis Electrical & Electronics	4
AUTO 310	High Performance Engines	3
AUTO 320	Dynamometer Testing	3
AUTO 450	Automotive Fuels and Lubes	3
AUTO 460	Emission Systems	3
AUTO 480	Alternate Fuel & Vehicle Systems	3
AUTO 493	Internship	4
MATL 240	Introduction to Material Science	4
MATL 341	Material Selection Metals	3
Management Option
AHEM 301	Auto Marketing & Distribution 1	4
AHEM 360	The Auto: Symbol, Art Form, and Shaper of Society	3
AHEM 460	Automotive Internet Marketing	3
AHEM 404	Warranty Procedure/Customer Rel	3
Diesel Option
HSET 300	Applied Failure Analysis	4
HSET 302	Fleet Management	4
HSET 403	Testing Systems & Analysis	4
Manufacturing Option	(choose any 4 courses)
MFGE 341	Quality Science Statistics	3
MFGE 342	Statistical Process Engineering	3
MFGE 442	Design of Experiments 1	3
MFGE 443	Continuous Improvement	3
MFGE 313	Computer Appl for Mfg Engineers	3
MFGE 352	Design for Manufacturing	2
MFGE 445	Reliability Engineering	3
PDET 412	Statistics/Ergonomics	2
PDET 413	Applied Fluids/Thermodynamics	3

Why Choose Automotive Engineering Technology?

The AET program is a four-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 a 2.75 GPA from high school along with a 17 ACT composite and a math 19 sub-score.

A transfer student must have completed a two-year associate degree. 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 126 and PHYS 212.

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