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Students completing the certificate program will have the ability to: 

1. apply knowledge of AEV vehicles to solve problems in AEV design and integration.
2. design, develop and use validated system models for AEV components and systems to solve problems associated with AEVs.
3. choose and integrate proper E-drives for vehicle powertrain and other applications associated with AEVs.
4. implement optimum solutions for control problems associated with AEV systems.
5. function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and interface effectively with engineers for developing the AEV.

And, depending on the choice of electives, graduates will have the ability to:

  6. design and develop optimum power storage solutions by designing and developing battery systems. This includes all aspects of power storage such as battery chemistry, packaging and layout design, thermal management, manufacturing and charging process and life-cycle management.

  7. implement proper electronic solutions for power conversion and management problems associated with AEVs. 

  8. use techniques of innovation in AEV system design. 

  9. analyze, as well as design an optimum architecture for AEV systems, and engineer AEV systems.

Applicants will be considered if they have an excellent academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a bachelor's degree or higher.  Degree(s) should be in an engineering discipline or a closely related field.  Work experience in industry, government, or academia is highly recommended.  Each applicant must also be reviewed and approved by the department chair/director and the College of Engineering & Science dean's office.

This is a 15-credit (five-course) certificate program. Nine credits (three courses) are required core courses, and six credits (two courses) are electives, which may be chosen from the list below. Students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. Grades below "C" will not advance a student towards graduation.

Required Courses (nine credit hours)

• AEV 5010 Intro to Advanced Electric Vehicles (3 credits)
• AEV 5020 Controls Modeling & Design for AEV (3 credits)
• AEV 5050 Electric Drives/Electromechanical Energy Conversion (3 credits)

Elective courses (choose two courses - six credit hours)

• AEV 5030 Energy Storage Systems (3 credits)
• AEV 5040 Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles (3 credits)
• AEV 5060 Innovation and System Architecture for Advanced Electric Vehicles (3 credits)
• AEV 5070 Systems Engineering for Advanced Electric Vehicles (3 credits)

Students wishing to specialize in a particular focal area should choose their elective courses to reflect the desired focus.

Systems Specialization

• AEV 5060 Innovation and System Architecture for Advanced Electric Vehicles (3 credits)
• AEV 5070 Systems Engineering for Advanced Electric Vehicles (3 credits)

Energy Storage and Electronics Specialization

• AEV 5030 Energy Storage Systems (3 credits)
• AEV 5040 Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles (3 credits)