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The auto industry needs electrical and computer engineers in ever increasing numbers to deal with the amount of electronics in the modern car. These engineers deal with the electronics, controls, safety systems, infotainment systems, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication.
ECE-trained students will also help design hybrid and electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles. Of particular importance to these electric vehicles is the power control system. An increasing number of plug-in electric vehicles also means an increasing load on the electric grid. Autonomous vehicles will require more sensitive and compact sensors, and fast, reliable wireless communications between cars and the infrastructure around them.
Related Undergraduate Courses
- Power Electronics
- Electric Machinery and Drives
- Power System Design and Operation
- Grid Integration of Alternative Energy Sources
- Digital Integrated Circuits
- Intro to Semiconductor Devices
- VLSI Design I
- Embedded Systems
- Computer Architecture
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Students who participate in an interdisciplinary student team often find a new home and new life-long friends. They also get invaluable experience that will get the attention of employers.
Here are some student teams that revolve around some kind of vehicle. They all need you!
