Vehicle Design Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program

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Department of Engineering and Design, College of Science and Engineering

54 credits*

Introduction

This certificate is designed for students with a prior engineering or related degree such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or chemical engineering who want additional design, engineering and testing experience within the vehicle and alternative fuel domain. Past students have obtained positions in formula one racing, aerospace manufacturing, automotive industry consulting and the alternative fuels industry.

Why Consider a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Vehicle Design?

Contact Information

Industrial Technology-Vehicle Design
Program Director
Eric Leonhardt
Engineering Technology 146
360-650-7266
Eric.Leonhardt@wwu.edu

Program Coordinator
and Pre-Major Advisor
Lisa Ochs
Engineering Technology 204
360-650-4132
Lisa.Ochs@wwu.edu

Sample Careers

Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

Gainful Employment Disclosure

For information about program completion rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, go to: www.wwu.edu/registrar/ge/vehicle_design.html.

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Please talk with the program director or departmental program coordinator, as course offerings have changed. Thank you for your interest in the program.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s certificate courses, and supporting courses for certificates.

Requirements

❑ MFGE 231 - Introduction to Metal Manufacturing Processes Credits: 4
❑ MFGE 261 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Design Credits: 4
❑ PCE 371 - Introduction to Plastics Materials and Processes Credits: 5
❑ PCE 372 - Introduction to Composite Materials and Processes Credits: 5
❑ VHCL 260 - Vehicle Systems I Credits: 5
❑ VHCL 261 - Vehicle Systems II Credits: 5
❑ VHCL 320 - Vehicle Electronics Credits: 4
❑ VHCL 360 - Vehicle Design I Credits: 5
❑ VHCL 361 - Vehicle Design II Credits: 5
❑ VHCL 491 - Capstone 1: Powertrain and Project Definition Credits: 5
❑ VHCL 492 - Capstone 2: Emissions, Alternative Fuels and Project Fabrication Credits: 5
❑ VHCL 493 - Capstone 3: Project Implementation and Documentation Credits: 2
*Some course requirements, such as computer aided design courses, may be waived based on the applicants prior degree and course history. Additional courses may be added to fulfill prerequisite requirements.