I.Educational Objectives
This Program aims at the cultivation of senior engineering and technical talents in vehicle engineering field, who have knowledge of science, engineering and humanities,be good atorganizing, coordinating and communicating, have awareness of innovation and global vision; and who, with a sound foundation of vehicle theory, design and manufacture fundamental knowledge, astrong ability of research, application and engineering practice; are qualified to undertake the work of design, manufacture, testing, research and management in the field of vehicle engineering.
II.Graduate Outcomes
Students of this degree will require:
1.Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and engineering specialization to solve complex vehicle engineering problems;
2.Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, analyze and research literature of complex vehicle engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences;
3.Design/development of solutions: An ability to design solutions for complex vehicle engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate considerations of legal, public health, safety, cultural, societal, and environmental issues, andshow the sense of innovation during design process;
4.Investigation: An ability to investigate complex vehicle engineering problems using scientific principles and scientific methods to provide valid conclusions via the process of experiment design, data analysis and interpretation, and information synthesis;
5.Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools to complex vehicle engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations;
6.The Engineer and Society: An ability to rationalize and assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities involving professional engineering practice and solutions to complex vehicle engineering problems by contextual knowledge;
7.Environment and Sustainability: An ability to understand and evaluate the impact of professional engineering work in the solution of complex vehicle engineering problems on sustainability of society and environment;
8.Ethics: Knowledge of humanities and social sciences, a sense of social responsibility and professional ethics;
9. Individual and Team work: An ability to function effectively in diverse and multi-disciplinary teams;
10.Communication: An ability to communicate effectively with the engineering community and general public on complex vehicle engineering activities, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports, design documentations, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions, witha global vision, can do communicationin the multicultural context.
11.Project Management: An ability to understand and apply engineering management principles and economic decision-making to managing projects in a multi-disciplinary team;
12.Lifelong Learning: An ability to recognize the need and prepare for independent and life-long learning, and to learn and adjust to development.
III.Program Features
This program goes with the stream of modernvehicle technology and the rapid development of automotive industrywith the responsibility of cultivating qualified professional talents in vehicle engineering field. Firstly, this program focuses on the professional education ofvehicle body, chassis, safety andnew energypower; and the cultivation of innovative talents in vehicle engineering field. Secondly,this program insists the core position of teaching and construction of high-level teaching staff; keep on renewing the teaching idea and teaching methods; pay attention to the interdisciplinary issue, perfect the curriculum system and teaching content. Thirdly this program based on ability oriented cultivation mode, pay attention to the combination of theory teaching and practice training; strengthen the construction of practice bases and innovate the practice training mode,and form the education mechanism of production - study - research combination.
IV. Length of Schooling, Graduation Requirements and Degree Awarded
1. The length of schooling is usually 4, but flexibly 3-6 years based on the credit system.
2. The minimum credits for the program are 165, which are distributed as follows:
Category |
Credit |
General Education Courses |
27+(6) |
Core Courses in General Discipline |
26 |
Core Courses in General Category |
34 |
Core Courses in Specialty |
16 |
Elective Coursesin Specialty |
21 |
Elective CoursesinGeneral Education |
8 |
Intensive Practicum |
33 |
Total |
165 |
3. The students will graduate when they finish all required courses, elective courses and practices specified in this program to get the required minimum credits, complete other required courses without credits, and qualified in virtue, wisdom and health. Those who satisfy the above requirements will be awarded Bachelor of Engineering.
V.Curriculum and Credit Distribution
1. General Education Courses (27+8 credits)
The general courses consist of two parts: required courses and elective courses. The general elective courses are to be fulfilled in accordance with“The Implementation Scheme of the General elective courses (cultural and quality education) of Hunan University”. Disciplinary General Education Courses are as follows:
Code |
Course |
Credit |
Note |
GE01101 |
General Introduction to Mao Zedong Thought and Socialist Theory with Chinese Characteristics |
3 + (3) |
|
GE01039 |
Morals & Ethics & Fundamentals of Law |
1.5 + (1.5) |
|
GE01100 |
Current Affairs and Policy |
0.5+ (1.5) |
|
GE01102 |
Survey of Modern Chinese History |
2 |
|
GE01103 |
Basic Theory of Marxism (Ⅰ) |
2 |
|
GE01104 |
Basic Theory of Marxism (Ⅱ) |
2 |
|
GE01012 |
English(1) |
2 |
|
GE01013 |
English(2) |
2 |
|
GE01014 |
English(3) |
2 |
|
GE01015 |
English(4) |
2 |
|
GE01088 |
Basic Computer Skills Test |
0.5 |
|
GE01095 |
Introduction to Computer Technology and Programming (C module) |
2.5 |
|
GE01101 |
Psychological Diathesis and Career Development |
1 |
|
GE01089 |
Physical Education(1) |
1 |
|
GE01090 |
Physical Education(2) |
1 |
|
GE01091 |
Physical Education(3) |
1 |
|
GE01092 |
Physical Education(4) |
1 |
|
|
Electives in Cultural and Quality Education (common elective courses) |
8 |
|
2. Core Courses in General Discipline (26 credits)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
Note |
GE03025 |
Advanced Mathematics A (Ⅰ) |
5 |
|
GE03026 |
Advanced Mathematics A (Ⅱ) |
5 |
|
GE03003 |
Linear Algebra A |
3 |
|
GE03004 |
Probability and Mathematics Statistic A |
3 |
|
GE03005 |
Physics A (Ⅰ) |
3 |
|
GE03006 |
Physics A (Ⅱ) |
3 |
|
GE03007(8) |
Physics Experiments A |
2 |
|
ME03001 |
Engineering Chemistry |
2 |
|
3. Core Courses in General Category (34 credits)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
Note |
ME04017 |
Mechanical Engineering Graphics(1) |
3 |
|
ME04018 |
Mechanical Engineering Graphics(2) |
3 |
|
ME04019 |
Engineering Materials |
2 |
|
ME04020 |
Theoretical Mechanics |
4 |
|
ME04021 |
Material Mechanics |
4 |
|
ME05035 |
Fundamentals of Interchangeability andMeasurement Techniques |
2 |
|
ME04023 |
Fundamentals of Thermal Engineering |
3 |
|
ME04024 |
Mechanical Principles |
4 |
|
ME04025 |
Mechanical Design |
4 |
|
ME04026 |
Electrotechnics and Electronics |
3 |
|
ME04027 |
The Basis of Control Engineering |
2 |
|
4. Core Courses in Specialty (16 credits)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
Note |
ME05039 |
Vehicle Construction and Engine Principle |
4 |
|
ME05002 |
Vehicle Theory |
4 |
|
ME05003 |
Vehicle Design |
3 |
|
ME05040 |
Vehicle Electronic Techniques |
3 |
|
ME05041 |
Vehicle Manufacturing Technology |
2 |
|
5. Elective Courses in Specialty (21 credits)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
Note |
ME06078 |
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering |
1 |
Optional 11 credits,which can be fromtransdisciplinary studies. The awards in academic competitions and academic paper publications which are recognized by the college, can be used to substitute the credits of elective courses in specialty . The maximum number of substituted credits is four. The measures for the implementations refer to relevant documents of the college. |
ME06079 |
Mechanical Vibration (Teaching in English) |
2 |
ME04022 |
Fluid Mechanics |
2 |
ME06112 |
The Fundamentals of New Energy Automobile |
2 |
ME06113 |
Finite Element Analysis |
2 |
ME06114 |
Engineering Optimization Design |
2 |
ME06064 |
Automotive NVH Technology |
2 |
ME06068 |
CAE Technique for Automotive Structure |
2 |
ME06115 |
CAE Technique for Automotive Crashworthiness |
2 |
ME006116 |
Automotive Test |
2 |
ME06117 |
Structure and Design of Vehicle Body |
2 |
Vehicle Body: 10 credits |
Optional 10 credits in one direction |
ME06002 |
Manufacture Technology of Vehicle Body |
2 |
ME06014 |
Automotive Aerodynamics |
2 |
ME06015 |
Automotive Ergonomics |
2 |
ME06059 |
CAD Technique for Vehicle Body |
2 |
ME06118 |
Vehicle System Dynamics and Control |
3 |
Vehicle Chassis: 10 credits |
ME06066 |
Vehicle Suspension |
2 |
ME05036 |
Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electric Transmission |
3 |
ME06061 |
Vehicle Chassis Performance Simulation |
2 |
ME06119 |
Vehicle Safety Technology |
2 |
Vehicle Safety: 10credits |
ME06120 |
Injury Biomechanics |
2 |
ME06121 |
Vehicle Safety Experimental Technique |
2 |
ME06067 |
Intelligent Vehicle |
2 |
ME06122 |
Theory and Methods of Vehicle Safety Simulation |
2 |
ME06123 |
Electric Vehicle Principle and Construction |
2 |
New Energy Vehicle: 10 credits |
ME06124 |
Electric Vehicle Design |
2 |
ME06125 |
Power Battery Technique for Electric Vehicle |
2 |
ME06126 |
Electric Driven and Control Technology |
2 |
ME06127 |
Electric Vehicle Performance Simulation and Experiment |
2 |
6. Intensive Practicum (33 credits)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
Note |
GE01040 |
Military Training, Military and National Defense, Entrance Education |
0 |
|
GE09003 |
Chinese Writing Training |
1 |
|
GE09011 |
English Writing Training |
1 |
|
ME10031 |
Comprehensive Experiment for Machine(1) |
0.5 |
|
ME10032 |
Comprehensive Experiment for Machine(2) |
0.5 |
|
GE09010 |
Metal Working Practice A |
4 |
|
GE09021 |
Electrical Engineering Practice B |
2 |
|
ME10009 |
Course Design of Mechanical Principles |
1 |
|
ME10033 |
Course Design of Mechanical Design |
3 |
|
ME10034 |
Application for Software of Mapping & Engineering |
1 |
|
ME10013 |
Driving Practice |
1 |
|
ME10038 |
Disassembly and Assembly Practice |
1 |
|
ME10014 |
Course Design of Automotive Manufacturing Technology |
2 |
|
ME10002 |
Comprehensive Course Design for Vehicle Engineering |
2 |
|
ME10039 |
Manufacturing Practice |
1 |
|
ME10037 |
Graduate Design (thesis) |
12 |
(1 week of Graduation Internship included) |