Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

ME 4770 - Vehicle Systems Design


Introduction to the systems engineering design process for land and air vehicles through case studies and projects. Examines the process for developing a first layout for a new vehicle platform, including setting requirements, generating concepts, and predicting performance. Technical, economic, environmental and social aspects are considered.

Requisites: PHYS 2051 or 2054 and 2055
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to describe current land and air vehicle platforms.
  • Students will be able to perform systems engineering.
  • Students will be able to complete a performance simulation of an aeronautical vehicle.
  • Students will be able to complete a performance simulation of an automotive vehicle.
  • Students will be able to complete a system-level layout for a land vehicle based on a set of requirements.
  • Students will be able to complete a system-level layout for an aeronautical vehicle based on a set of requirements.


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