Automotive Engineering Technology (AET-BS-TE), B.S.

Location(s): Ferris Main Campus

Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering Technology 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.

The instruction 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. Other subjects studied include vehicular systems technology, design, and development testing, instrument calibration, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.

The Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering Technology at Ferris State University is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org

Program Outcomes

An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
An ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline.
An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.
An ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

2.75 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) (2.50 -2.74 with college approval)
Minimum Composite Score of ACT 18/SAT 950, Math Score of ACT 19/SAT 500
Placement into MATH 116

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

2.50 Overall College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
Placement in MATH 116
Placement in ENGL 150

University Requirements - 50 to 51 Credits Required

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 50 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

COMM 221 - Small Group Decision Making Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 311 - Advanced Technical Writing Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

Choose 1 of 4
MATH 116 - Intermediate Algebra-Num Trig Credit Hours: 4
Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 590 or Higher
Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 620 or Higher
Official Math ACT Score of 26 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 8 Credits Required

Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.

CHEM 114 - Intro to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 211 - Introductory Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4

Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course.

SURE 331 - Ethics-Prof in Engineering-Tec Credit Hours: 3

Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course.

United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required

If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.

Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required

If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.

Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements

If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

AUTO 310 - Engine Air Flow Analysis Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
AUTO 320 - Dynamometer Testing Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)

Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements

If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

AUTO 310 - Engine Air Flow Analysis Credit Hours: 3 Met in College Requirements
AUTO 320 - Dynamometer Testing Credit Hours: 3
Met in College Requirements

Additional General Education Requirements - 8 Credits Required

MATH 126 - Algebra-Analytic Trigonometry Credit Hours: 4
MATH 216 - Applied Calculus Credit Hours: 4

College Requirements - 81 Credits Required

Major Courses - 53 Credits Required

AUTO 111 - Manual Transmission-Drivelines Credit Hours: 4
AUTO 112 - Automotive Brake Systems Credit Hours: 4
AUTO 113 - Auto Electricity - Electronics Credit Hours: 4
AUTO 114 - Automotive Engines Credit Hours: 4
AUTO 115 - Suspen-Steering-Alignment Serv Credit Hours: 4
AUTO 117 - Electronic Fuel Mgmt Systems Credit Hours: 4
AUTO 200 - Service Area 1 Credit Hours: 6
AUTO 213 - Chassis Electrical-Electronics Credit Hours: 4
AUTO 310 - Engine Air Flow Analysis Credit Hours: 3
AUTO 320 - Dynamometer Testing Credit Hours: 3
AUTO 450 - Automotive Fuels and Lubes Credit Hours: 3
AUTO 460 - Emissions Systems Credit Hours: 3
AUTO 480 - Alternate Fuel and Vehicle Sys Credit Hours: 3
AUTO 493 - Internship Credit Hours: 4

Additional Requirements - 28 Credits Required

MECH 212 - Kinematics of Mechanisms Credit Hours: 2
MATL 240 - Intro to Material Science Credit Hours: 4
MFGE 321 - Metrology Credit Hours: 3
PDET 322 - Model - Prototype Development Credit Hours: 2
MATL 341 - Material Selection Metals Credit Hours: 3
MFGE 341 - Quality Science Statistics Credit Hours: 3
MFGE 342 - Statistical Proc Engineering Credit Hours: 3
PDET 413 - Applied Fluids - Thermodynam Credit Hours: 3
PDET 415 - Advanced Solid Modeling CAD Credit Hours: 2
MFGE 442 - Design of Experiments 1 Credit Hours: 3

Notes

Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:

All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.