Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology
Overview
This program will introduce students to the field of Electric Vehicle (EV) Engineering in preparation for a position in the expanding market of EV manufacturing. A base of electrical and mechanical engineering training will be integrated into specific courses in EV systems and theory to provide students with a broad understanding of the EV manufacturing process.
Program Type
Academic CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
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Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (9 Credit Hours) |
MAT-110 |
College Algebra College Algebra ID: MAT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| EVE-101 |
Introduction to Electric Vehicle Technol Introduction to Electric Vehicle Technol ID: EVE-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces electric car technology including standard terminology, introductory concepts, hand tools, electric vehicle safety, regulations, and service information. Topics include major vehicle systems and personal protective equipment. |
• | 3 | ||||
| EVE-110 |
Electric Vehicle Braking, Suspension & S Electric Vehicle Braking, Suspension & S ID: EVE-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers electric vehicle braking systems, including electric power brake assist, electric parking brake systems, and regenerative braking systems. Features include electric steering, adaptive suspension, and Driver Assist systems. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (10 Credit Hours) |
MAT-111 |
College Trigonometry College Trigonometry ID: MAT-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: circular functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre's Theorem; vectors; conic sections; sequences; and series. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| MET-105 |
Dc and Ac Electricity Dc and Ac Electricity ID: MET-105 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the fundamentals of DC and AC, including resistance, current, voltage, inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and impedance. Emphasis is placed on electrical equipment such as DC and AC motors and generators, electrical switch gears, and transformers. |
• | 4 | ||||
| EVE-130 |
Electric Vehicle Electrical and Hvac Electric Vehicle Electrical and Hvac ID: EVE-130 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes theory, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of EV electrical and HVAC systems. |
3 | |||||
| Semester 3 (9 Credit Hours) |
EET-227 |
Electrical Machinery Electrical Machinery ID: EET-227 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of AC and DC electro-mechanical energy conversion devices, theory applications and control. Devices are tested and verified using electrical instruments. |
• | 3 | |||
| EVE-210 |
Electric Vehicle Power Electronics & Pro Electric Vehicle Power Electronics & Pro ID: EVE-210 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers EV Power Electronics and Propulsion including embedded power controls such as inverters and variable frequency drives that control the rotating magnetic fields in induction motors. |
3 | |||||
| EVE-220 |
Electric Vehicle Battery Systems Manage Electric Vehicle Battery Systems Manage ID: EVE-220 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers battery technology for electric/hybrid vehicles, including past, present and future development. The purpose & importance of battery management systems is covered as well as safety protocols such as the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment to protect from electrocution. |
3 | |||||
| Semester 4 (4 Credit Hours) |
MET-240 |
Mechanical Senior Project Mechanical Senior Project ID: MET-240 Credit Hours: 1 This course includes investigations and/or advanced study in an area of specialization approved by the instructor. |
• | 1 | |||
| EVE-225 |
Electric Vehicle High Voltage Architectu Electric Vehicle High Voltage Architectu ID: EVE-225 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers electric vehicle charging processes including charge sensing circuits, charging rates, and cabling. |
3 | |||||
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$6,400.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (6 Credit Hours) |
MAT-110 |
College Algebra College Algebra ID: MAT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| EVE-101 |
Introduction to Electric Vehicle Technol Introduction to Electric Vehicle Technol ID: EVE-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces electric car technology including standard terminology, introductory concepts, hand tools, electric vehicle safety, regulations, and service information. Topics include major vehicle systems and personal protective equipment. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (3 Credit Hours) |
EVE-110 |
Electric Vehicle Braking, Suspension & S Electric Vehicle Braking, Suspension & S ID: EVE-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers electric vehicle braking systems, including electric power brake assist, electric parking brake systems, and regenerative braking systems. Features include electric steering, adaptive suspension, and Driver Assist systems. |
• | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 (7 Credit Hours) |
MAT-111 |
College Trigonometry College Trigonometry ID: MAT-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: circular functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre's Theorem; vectors; conic sections; sequences; and series. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| MET-105 |
Dc and Ac Electricity Dc and Ac Electricity ID: MET-105 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the fundamentals of DC and AC, including resistance, current, voltage, inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and impedance. Emphasis is placed on electrical equipment such as DC and AC motors and generators, electrical switch gears, and transformers. |
• | 4 | ||||
| Semester 4 (3 Credit Hours) |
EVE-130 |
Electric Vehicle Electrical and Hvac Electric Vehicle Electrical and Hvac ID: EVE-130 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes theory, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of EV electrical and HVAC systems. |
3 | ||||
| Semester 5 (6 Credit Hours) |
EET-227 |
Electrical Machinery Electrical Machinery ID: EET-227 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of AC and DC electro-mechanical energy conversion devices, theory applications and control. Devices are tested and verified using electrical instruments. |
• | 3 | |||
| EVE-210 |
Electric Vehicle Power Electronics & Pro Electric Vehicle Power Electronics & Pro ID: EVE-210 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers EV Power Electronics and Propulsion including embedded power controls such as inverters and variable frequency drives that control the rotating magnetic fields in induction motors. |
3 | |||||
| Semester 6 (3 Credit Hours) |
EVE-220 |
Electric Vehicle Battery Systems Manage Electric Vehicle Battery Systems Manage ID: EVE-220 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers battery technology for electric/hybrid vehicles, including past, present and future development. The purpose & importance of battery management systems is covered as well as safety protocols such as the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment to protect from electrocution. |
3 | ||||
| Semester 7 (1 Credit Hours) |
MET-240 |
Mechanical Senior Project Mechanical Senior Project ID: MET-240 Credit Hours: 1 This course includes investigations and/or advanced study in an area of specialization approved by the instructor. |
• | 1 | |||
| Semester 8 (3 Credit Hours) |
EVE-225 |
Electric Vehicle High Voltage Architectu Electric Vehicle High Voltage Architectu ID: EVE-225 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers electric vehicle charging processes including charge sensing circuits, charging rates, and cabling. |
3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$6,400.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Enter the Workforce
Students with this certificate will be employable in electric vehicle manufacturing upon completion.
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