This module provides you with knowledge of the fundamental terminology, science and technologies commonly used in the automotive and motorsport industries. We will provide practical opportunity for you to become familiar with the basic elements and practices associated with automotive and motorsport engineering. You will become familiar with the basic parts of a vehicle and gain an appreciation for how they are integrated together. You will be able to explore some of the parameters used to assess vehicle performance and through laboratory work learn how to use standard equipment to measure the performance of a vehicle. We will also introduce those methods that motorsport industry uses to enhance the performance of vehicles. This will provide the basic skills for you to build upon in your further studies.

You will also begin to be prepared for your future career in the Automotive or Motorsport industry; investigating and identifying potential career paths and understanding your own current position and place in society in relation to your aspirations.

Element 1: Assignment (1500 words) covering all learning outcomes (AHEP3: SM1b, SM2b, EA2, P3, P4, G1, G2)
Element 2: Assignment (1500 words) covering all learning outcomes (AHEP3: SM1b, SM2b, EA2, P3, P4, G1, G2)

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including:
- Taught Lectures
- Tutorials
- Student centred learning to included laboratory work, research and example questions and problems.

1. Demonstrate a systematic knowledge of the importance of individual components and systems of modern road and race vehicles. (AHEP3: SM1b, EA2, P3, P4) Knowledge and Understanding, Learning

2. Undertake design calculations relating to the component parts of a motor vehicle. (AHEP3: SM2b, G1). Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding

3. Apply techniques and knowledge relevant to automotive and motorsport engineering to analyse and evaluate problems. (AHEP3: SM1b, SM2b, G1) . Analysis, Reflection

4. Demonstrate development of key personal skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking and identify potential career paths, based on the general and specific skills required for a career within Automotive or Motorsport. (AHEP3: G2). Communication
Analysis
Reflection

Practical Laboratory Facilities, Engineering Software and PCs, Automotive and Motorsport Workshop

Anderson, L. E. and Bolt, S. B., (2016) Professionalism: Skills for workplace. Pearson

Bosch R., (2022) Bosch Automotive Handbook, 11th Edition Wiley

Heisler H., (1998) Vehicle and Engine Technology Second Edition Butterworth-Heinemann

Hillier V. A. W., (2012) Hillier’s Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology Book 1 OUP Oxford

Hillier V. A. W., (2012) Hillier’s Fundamentals of Automotive Electronics Book 2 OUP Oxford

Seward D., (2014) Race Car Design Red Globe Press

Smale, B. and Fowlie, J., (2015) How to succeed at University: An essential guide to academic skills, personal development and employability SAGE Publications

Smith J., (2013) Smith’s Fundamentals of Motorsport Engineering OUP Oxford

In this module, we will introduce you to the fundamental terminology, science and technologies commonly used in the automotive and motorsport industries. We will provide practical opportunity for you to become familiar with the basic elements and practices associated with automotive and motorsport engineering. You will become familiar with the basic parts of a vehicle and gain an appreciation for how they are integrated together. You will be able to explore some of the parameters used to assess vehicle performance and through laboratory work learn how to use standard equipment to measure the performance of a vehicle. We will also introduce those methods that motorsport industry uses to enhance the performance of vehicles. This will provide the basic skills for you to build upon in your further studies.

You will also begin to be prepared for your future career in the Automotive or Motorsport industry; investigating and identifying potential career paths and understanding your own current position and place in society in relation to your aspirations.