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
CHEM 114	Intro to General Chemistry	4
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 1	4
*Electives:	Cultural Enrichment (one at 200 level)	9
*	Social Awareness (one at 200 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 213	Chassis Electrical-Electronics	4
AUTO 310	Engine Air Flow Analysis	3
AUTO 320	Dynamometer Testing	3
AUTO 450	Automotive Fuels and Lubes	3
AUTO 460	Emissions Systems	4
AUTO 480	Alternate Fuel and Vehicle Sys	4
AUTO 493	Internship	4
MATL 240	Intro to Material Science	4
MATL 341	Material Selection Metals	3
MECH 212	Kinematics of Mechanisms	2
MFGE 321	Metrology	3
MFGE 341	Quality Science Statistics	3
MFGE 342	Statistical Proc Engineering	3
MFGE 442	Design of Experiments 1	3
PDET 322	Model - Prototype Development	2
PDET 413	Applied Fluids - Thermodynam	3
PDET 415	Advanced Solid Modeling CAD	2
Minimum credit hours required for B.S. degree (after completion of an A.A.S. degree):		69

Why Choose Automotive Engineering Technology?

The AET program is a four year degree 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 from high school must have a 2.75 GPA along with an 18 ACT composite and a math sub-score of 19.

Students transferring into Automotive Engineering Technology must also have a minimum 2.75 GPA in automotive courses and a minimum 2.5 GPA overall. A transfer student expecting to enter the AET program as a junior must have completed the equivalent of the following Ferris State University courses: AUTO 111, AUTO 112, AUTO 113, AUTO 114, AUTO 115, AUTO 117, AUTO 200, AUTO 213, ENGL 150, ENGL 250, MATH 116, PHYS 211, MATL 240, CHEM 114, three credits of Cultural Enrichment and three credits of Social Awareness.

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
auto@ferris.edu