Curriculum - Automotive Engineering

Freshman Seminar is an upgrade course intended for Aero/Auto S1 students. This course should help learners develop the linguistic and study skills needed to be successful at their undergraduate studies where English is considered as a medium of instruction (EMI). Learners develop skills in reading academic texts, listening to academic lectures and other types of communication, writing clear academic papers and professional communication, participatin effectively in class discussions, and making presentations.

Composition one is a course on the techniques of writing and reading. It is intended for the Aero/Auto S1 students. The general aim is to provide opportunities for guided and free practice for the students to enhance their writing and reading sub-skills. The course is administered in terms of three major components: the first one is centered round the rhetorical effectiveness of the students writing, the second focuses on advanced reading skills, and the last provides practice on language issues and mechanics.

This introductory calculus course covers differentiation and integration of functions of one variable, with applications. For Calculus I topics include review of some concepts studied in high school such as: numbers, absolute value, equations and inequality, trigonometric functions. Classical curves: circle, ellipse, parabola, hyperbola, Limits and Continuity. Differentiation Rules, Application to Graphing, Rates, Approximations, and Extremum Problems. Hospital’s rule. Taylor polynomial approximation. Anti-derivative and the resolution of some differential equations

Introduction and Fundamental Concepts of the language and tools of chemistry. Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions of matter and energy. Matter Atoms and Elements, Physical and chemical proprieties. Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry. Atoms electronic structures, basic quantum mechanics concepts, the periodic system, chemical bonding, inter and intramolecular forces, stoichiometry. Laboratory methodology and basic risk assessment. Preparation for students taking more advanced courses in chemistry.

This course is designed to introduce students to contemporary American society through an exploration of the country’s history, politics, culture and civilization. Using the United States Constitution as a starting point, students will examine the fundamental and historical principles on which the U.S. was founded, and then explore the application of these concepts in contemporary American society. This course focuses on the different aspects of French civilization (history, economy, traditions, symbols…) and their impact on the world in general, and Morocco in particular. It also stresses the importance of knowing the other's culture for the promotion of economic relations.

The course is an introduction to the field of Positive Psychology. “It is the study of how human beings prosper in the face of adversity. Its goal is to identify and enhance the human strengths and virtues that make life worth living and allow individuals and communities to thrive” (Seligman & Csikszentmihalyi, 2000). The course focuses on conceptual explorations, practical experiments and self-reflections on the important social issue, that is well-being. The course includes both lectures and workshops. Emphasis is placed on classroom activities, in order for the students to apply strategies and theories in their personal lives.

This course is structured to teach general skills of computer science, and gradually introduce practical methods of solving problems by programming functions or using built-in functions in MATLAB.

Applied knowledge of basic topics related to mechanics, Motion in one and two dimensions, Newton’s laws of motion and their applications, work and energy, linear momentum and collisions, rotational motion, and principles of conservation.

The general aim is to provide opportunities for guided and free practice for the students to enhance their writing and reading sub-skills. The course is administered in terms of three major components: the first one is centered round the rhetorical effectiveness of the students writing, the second focuses on advanced reading skills, and the last provides practice on language issues and mechanics

This course begins with antiderivatives and further techniques of integration. Topics include Riemann sums, definite integrals, fundamental theorem of calculus, integration by substitution, integration by parts, trigonometric integrals, trigonometric substitution, partial fractions decomposition, and improper integrals. Applications include calculation of area, length of an arc, volumes using just a simple definite integral, work, area od some surface obtained by revolving a curve about an axe and numerical integration. This course concludes with elementary aspects of multivariable functions.

Chemical Bonding, Molecular Structure, Quantum mechanics concepts, Molecular Orbital Energy Level Diagrams, Kinetic-Molecular Theory, Chemical Thermodynamics, Acid-Base Theories, Oxidation-Reduction, coordination chemistry, Electrochemistry, Chemical Equilibria including the Buffer Systems. Laboratory Methodology.

This course consists of two main parts, Algorithmics and C programming language. The first section introduces students to algorithmics, the importance of algorithms, and some techniques used to design them. Writing algorithms to solve real life problems and computational problems is included. Regarding the second section, this course introduces students first to the basics of C programming, its importance and wide applications’ portfolio, Advanced features.

This course is designed to provide students with the necessary tools to develop critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and soft skills that are essential for success in the aerospace and automotive engineering industries. Through a combination of lectures, class discussions, pre-recorded videos with Sorbonne University professors, presentations, and hands-on activities, students will practice how to apply communicate effectively, reflect critically on important ethical questions, and develop their citizenship through hands-on- projects.

Engineering Mechanics. Two hours lecture. Introduction. External and Internal loads and moment types. Load types. Homogeneous/ Inhomogeneous, Cross/ Prismatic section area. Equilibrium in two dimensions, System study and Free-Body Diagram. Force system representation, fundamental concepts. Equilibrium Conditions. Distributed forces. Centers of mass of lines, areas, and volumes. First and second moment of inertia. Friction. Stresses and strain types.

Basic Training in the use of Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) including entity creation, editing, dimensioning, file management. A "hands on" approach will be taken while using PC based CATIA V 5 software. Applications will be taken from a Mechanical Field.

The course is an introduction to electricity and magnetism. The laboratory emphasizes on the concepts of Induction, Magnetic field generation through solenoid and Helmholtz coils and simple electrical circuits.

Introduction, systems conversion and arithmetic operations, basic logic gates, Boolean operations and Morgan theorems, Analyze and design of digital problems, logic design, multiplexers, demultiplexer and decoder Integrated circuits devices, encoder, logic functions, Sequential circuits, JK flip-flop, D flip-flop devices, Synchronous and asynchronous counter, register, shift registers, multivibrator and 555 timers.

Topics include simultaneous linear equations, solving systems of linear equations using Gaussian elimination, augmented matrices matrices and determinants, vector spaces and linear transformations, eigenvalue problems and eigenvectors, and matrix inversion.

This course discusses a variety topic used in many areas in mathematics such as differential equations and the next course in the calculus sequence. The discussion will extend to infinite sequences, series and power series, parametric equations, polar equations, vectors and the geometric meaning of them, some geometry of 3-dimensional space, dot product, orthogonality, projection, cross product, various equations for lines and planes, distance from a given point to a line and plane and finally vector valued functions and how to compute length of a given curve.

This course will provide students with a thorough foundation in theory, research, and skills of communication.

The concept of dynamic analysis of particle, kinematics, and kinetics of particle (Newton’s law, Angular momentum, energy conservation, impulse, and momentum) ending with the mechanics of rigid bodies.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts of thermodynamic engineering such as work, heat, temperature, and the properties of pure substance. The application of the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics to practical engineering devices will be also covered.

The course is an introduction to geometric optics and wave optics. The laboratory emphasizes the concepts of thin lenses (geometric optics) and interference and diffraction (wave optics).

General Introduction, Definition of various types of differential equations, First order ODEs solution, Second order ODEs solution, Applications of ODEs, Computational methods

Three-Dimensional Coordinate System - Equations of Lines, Equations of Planes, Quadratic Surfaces, Functions of Multiple Variables, Vector Functions, Limits, Derivatives, and Integrals of Vector Functions, Tangent Vectors, Normal Vectors, Binormal Vectors, Curvature, Cylindrical Coordinates, Spherical Coordinates, Partial Derivatives - Limits, Higher Order Partial Derivatives, Differentials, Chain Rule, Directional Derivatives, Gradient. Applications of Partial Derivatives - Tangent Plane, Normal Line, Relative Extrema, Absolute Extrema, Optimization, Lagrange Multipliers. Multiple Integrals - Iterated Integrals, Double Integrals, Double Integrals in Polar Coordinates, Triple Integrals, Triple Integrals in Cylindrical Coordinates, Triple Integrals in Spherical Coordinates, Change of Variables, Surface Area. Line Integrals - Vector Fields, Line Integrals With Respect to Arc Length, Line Integrals With Respect to x and y, Line Integrals of Vector Fields, Fundamental Theorem of Line Integrals, Conservative Vector Fields, Potential Functions, Green's Theorem, Curl, Divergence. Surface Integrals - Parametric Surfaces, Surface Integrals, Surface Integrals of Vector Fields, Stokes' Theorem, Divergence Theorem.

This is a course in the study of Industrial and Project Management. The course will describe different types of industries and introduce the manufacturing and processes of production. It will introduce the globally recognized standard and guide for the project management profession, it introduces the key concepts in the management field, and provides an overview of process interactions among the key knowledge areas and process groups.

This course is designed to equip students with tools necessary to communicate in a professional context. It focuses on technical communication, both oral and written. Oral communication emphasizes the presentation of specialized information to a variety of different audiences in a clear, accurate and professional way. Written communication lays focus on the process of writing (including, prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing stages). It also walks students through all the work that would result in a final refined product. The course will also familiarize them with technical documents and how to compose them as a requirement of academic and professional careers.

Introduction and Basic Concepts, Properties of Fluids, Pressure and Fluid Statics, Fluid Kinematics, Mass, Bernoulli, and Energy Equations, Momentum Analysis of Flow Systems, Dimension Analysis, Flow in Pipes, Differential Analysis of Fluid Flow.

Thermodynamics fundamental concepts–Energy analysis and conversion in open and closed systems -–Vapor and combined power cycles -Gas power cycles– Refrigeration cycles - Mixture of ideal gases–Psychometrics–Air-conditioning –Combustion.

General review of Matrix Algebra, Square matrix inversion techniques, linear system resolution, Methods of solving linear system of equations, Roots of nonlinear equations, Ordinary differential equations, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, Nonlinear differential equations, Partial differential equations, Finite difference methods

Historical background of automotive, Introduction to automotive engines and its construction. Engine systems: fuel, exhaust, carbureted fuel, engine lubricating, and cooling systems. Fueling system of SI and CI engine. Automotive chassis system. Automobile Suspension, and brake systems. Special topics: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), other recent developments.

Management and Organizations, managing in a Global Environment, Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics, Foundations of Planning Basic Organizational Design, Managers as decision makers, Basic Organizational Design Managers and Communication, Managing Human Resources Managers, Managers and Communication, Strategic Management.

Introductions, German/Spanish in the World, sounds of German/Spanish greetings, common phrases, noun phrases, adjective placement, pronouns, conjugating verbs, practicing with verbs, vocabulary Building, sentence building, direct object pronouns.

This course will introduce students to electric circuit elements and electronic devices and a study of circuits containing such devices.

Basic principles of heat transfer and their applications to real life problems with emphasis on engineering applications. Subject areas include 1D Steady and transient heat conduction, internal and external forced and free convection, boiling and condensation and radiation.

This course deals with the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of common engineering materials. Engineering materials in physical systems are subject to mechanical, thermal, electrical, and chemical stress. The choice of appropriate materials for a specific engineering application is critical in order to realize the most reliable engineering system. This course covers materials’ properties such as atomic structure, mechanical, thermal, and electric properties. The materials covered are composite, metallic, ceramic, and semiconducting materials. Nanomaterials will also be introduced, and a survey of the latest technologies will be outlined. Topics regarding corrosion, reliability, material failure, and material testing will be covered.

In class case studies and discussion regarding different Economic topics. A topic is selected then discussed using examples and material learned in class. Videos about specific economic subjects are also shown as learning materials.

This subject leads to the comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of measuring technics concerning each utilization, in addition the uncertainty analysis is highlighted. The equation studied in the course must be used and compared to the experimentally levels.

Introduction to automobile aerodynamics, performance of cars and light truck, aerodynamics drag of passenger car, aerodynamics of commercial vehicle and high-performance vehicle, design feature, wind tunnel testing, computational fluid dynamics methods

Structures analysis. Two hours lecture. Structural analysis/design process, structural forms, and basic structural elements. Analysis of statically determinate structures including beams, trusses, frames, shear and moment diagrams. Methods to compute deflections including double integration, moment area, and virtual work, stiffness matrix and energy methods. Methods of analysis for statically indeterminate structures including consistent deformation, slope deflection and moment distribution. Use of structural analysis programs.

Introductions, German/Spanish in the World, sounds of German/ Spanish greetings, common phrases, noun phrases, adjective placement, pronouns, conjugating verbs, practicing with verbs, vocabulary Building, sentence building, direct object pronouns

An introduction to the modeling, analysis, and control of dynamic systems. The course takes the student from initial modeling through analysis of the system response and finally into the control of the system. Specific systems include mechanical devices, electrical circuits, and electromechanical systems

Machine design. Two hours lecture. Applied stress analysis and material strength theories for sizing and selecting machine elements. Selection of shafts, bolts, gears and rolling contact bearings.

Introductions, German/Spanish in the World, sounds of German/Spanish greetings, common phrases, noun phrases, adjective placement, pronouns, conjugating verbs, practicing with verbs, vocabulary Building, sentence building, direct object pronouns.

This course is a continuation of the Engineering labs series with practical measurement problems in Thermal Fluid area.

Engine types and classification, Working Principles, Thermodynamic cycles; Performance equation and engine characteristics; Fuels; Combustion stages in Petrol and Diesel Engines; Combustion chamber design Mixture formation; t; Valve timing and gear; Cooling and lubrication systems, Automotive pollution control, Supercharging and Turbocharging, Engine Maintenance.

This course deals with materials manufacturing processes and the microstructure properties relationship. The steelmaking casting, and thermomechanical processing of metal will be covered. The course will include extrusion and forging. Forming processes of sheet metals will be introduced. In addition, the process of composite materials, their properties and applications will be covered.

This course starts by an introduction to embedded systems. This is followed by a set of interesting labs that allow students to get hands-on experience working on the microcontroller Arduino Uno R3 and a variety of electronic devices. During this course, students learn and acquire software as well as hardware skills and make projects. All lab sessions will be hands on working with: Software: Arduino IDE, Hardware: Arduino Uno R3 board in addition of the other required and available electronic devices.

Emphasis upon energy systems design, analysis and optimization including heat exchangers, piping networks, pumps, fans, and energy losses analysis in viscous flows. Comprehensive design problems

Basic definitions; Motions; Coordinate systems; Degree of freedom. Four-bar linkage; Slider crank mechanism; Scotch yoke; Quick-return mechanism; Toggle mechanism; Straight line mechanisms; Parallel mechanisms; Intermittent motion mechanisms; Steering gear mechanisms. Basics of Velocity, Acceleration, Velocity analysis by Instantaneous centre method, Relative Velocity Method Four bar Mechanism, Slider crank mechanism, Toggle Mechanism Classification of followers; Classifications of cams; Graphical design of cams curves; Nomenclature; Displacement diagram; Types of follower motions; Analytical cam design; Tangent cam with reciprocating roller follower.

This course teaches students the use of the VHDL language for design and synthesis of digital circuits that present an advanced introduction to automotive, and aeronautics embedded systems. Then, it covers all classes of digital circuits, which consist of combinational logic circuits, sequential circuits, and finite state machines. principles of Basic communication theory; Basic coding theory; Analog and digital communications; Digital communication links Communication systems and wireless systems, the radio propagation issues, channel coding, spread spectrum, and multiple access techniques.

CThis course will provide students with the knowledge required to understand and analyze failure mechanisms of various engineering materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics composites, biomaterials, and nanomaterials.

An introduction to statistics and the tools of quality is necessary to help solve quality problems. Entrepreneurship as a manageable process that can be applied in virtually any organizational setting. Moreover, our interest is in sustainable entrepreneurship, in entrepreneurship over the life cycles of people’s careers, of organizations as they evolve from start-up enterprises to sizeable corporations, and of societies as they move from undeveloped to post-industrial. However, the focus will be on the creation of new ventures, the ways that they come into being, and factors associated with their success.

Free vibration of undamped single DOF systems (translational and torsional systems), Free vibration of viscously damped SDOF systems (translational and torsional systems), Free vibration of damped SDOF systems with Coulomb damping (dry friction). Harmonically excited SDOF systems: response without and with damping. 2DOF systems: Equation of motion for free and forced vibration. 2DOF torsional systems. Multi-DOF systems. Use Newton’s equation, Energy and also Lagrange’s equations to derive the equations of motion. Continuous systems. Transverse vibration of a string. Torsional Vibration of a Shaft. Longitudinal vibration of a Rod. Lateral Vibration of Beams. Natural frequencies and modeshapes of a thin plate using finite elements.

This course is an introduction to the social sciences with an emphasis on social psychology where the student will learn how the body and mind interact with social forces. The student will learn how and why we think, feel, and behave the way we do from a biological, psychological and sociological perspective. The student will study the impact of nature and nurture as well as epigenetic forces.

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Finite Difference Methods, Explicit and Implicit Iteration Methods, Stability, Grid Generation, Introduction to Finite Volume Method, Introduction to commercial codes, Cases Study using commercial CFD package.

To study and demonstrate the mesoscale numerical technique to model deformation behavior of a polycrystalline material utilizing crystallographic and microstructure information. The course spans from discussion of crystal structure, Schmid factor, texture, plasticity, and viscoplastic self-consistent modeling.

Introduce the fundamentals of the finite element methods. Beginning with simple one-dimensional problem, continuing to two- and three-dimensional elements, and ending with some applications in heat transfer, solid mechanics, and fluid mechanics.

Lagrangian and Eurlerian aproach in a continuum, Gradient of transformation, Polar decompostion, Strain tensors, Strain rate/ rate of deformation tensors, Traction vector, Stress tensor. Momentum, Energy; Principal stresses, Deviatoric and Hydrostatic Stress.

Introduction, Recent trends in manufacturing of auto components, Sensors and Actuators, Materials in automotive safety, powder metallurgy and processing of plastics, electrical and magnetic materials, composites. Electric vehicles and pollution control.

Introduction to Non-destructive Testing, Liquid penetrants, Magnetic particle inspection, Radiography, Ultrasonic testing, Eddy current, Specialised NDT methods (sonics; infrared/thermal; acoustic emission, microwave; optical holography; acoustic holography; Vibration analysis method), Non-destructive testing standards and specifications.

General definitions of Electric vehicles and Hybrid electric vehicles, Power Electronics in EV, PE converters in HEV, Rectifiers and Inverters, PSIM Computer simulation of converters in HEV.

A 5-year internship duration between 4-6 months where the student spends the PFE period in an industrial facility or research environment departments. The main objectives of internship are summarized as: Develop the ability to adapt to a new environment. Develop a work ethic skill. Aanalyze real-life problems with industrial constraints. Enhance problems solutions skills, develop, implement, and execute action plan. To be familiar with new tools and technical environments, enhance results analysis skills and draw relevant conclusions, Improve technical report writing skill, Prepare and deliver professional technical presentation.