NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES OFFERING
AUTOMOTIVE/AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
List of Schools Offering Automotive and Automobile Engineering
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Automotive engineering is one of the branches of vehicle engineering which incorporates the knowledge and principles of mechanical, electrical, electronic, software, safety engineering to design, produce and operate, assemble and repair road vehicles, e.g.; lorries and trailers, cars, motorcycles, buses, tricycles and others.
Automotive engineering is an engineering field focusing on the design, development, production of road vehicles and their associated safety systems. It is a branch of engineering under vehicle engineering alongside aerospace and naval engineering.
NB: vehicle is a general term machines that transports people and goods and it includes; wagons, bicycles, motor vehicles, railed vehicles, watercraft, amphibious vehicles, aircraft and spacecraft.
Automotive/automobile engineering includes in its study and scope, the
design, development, fabrication and testing of road vehicles and their components
from the concept stage to the production stage.
Automotive engineers work closely with other
engineers to improve features and technical performance of
automotives/automobiles. It also involves great deal of research and it’s one
of the most challenging fields of engineering with wide scope.
Some of
its areas include;
Automobile engineering – focuses on manufacturing, design and
mechanisms of automobiles and subcomponents as well as automobile operation and
testing. It deals with motorcycles, cars, trailers, trucks, tricycles, buses
and other automobiles.
Safety engineering – it is associated with industrial
and systems engineering, focusing on accident prevention and reduction of risks
arising from human errors and technical failures. Safety engineering in
automobiles aims to test and assess various crash scenarios and impact on
vehicle users or occupants. It is applied to product design and manufacturing
in ensuring safety of operations.
Some of the testing includes; front and side
impact testing, seat belt and airbag functionality testing, rollover resistance
testing etc.
Automotive
electronics – concerned with electronic systems used in vehicles. Some of
such systems include; engine management systems, ignition, radio, lighting,
telematics, carputers and in-car entertainment systems. This area of automotive
engineering is very much important as it is responsible for operational
controls as well as comfort and convenience of automobile users. Most modern vehicles
feature many of these electronic systems.
NVH engineering – studies and modifies noise and
vibration arising from the operation of vehicles. It involves the testing and
analysis of noise, detectable vibrations in vehicles as well as providing
solutions suitable for its optimization. NVH (Noise,Vibration&Harshness)
engineers performs sound and vibration testing to prevent loud noises and
detectable vibrations in automobiles.
Other areas
of automotive engineering include; performance engineering, durability/corrosion
engineering, assembly feasibility, fuel emissions/economy, quality and shift
management.
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STUDY
REQUIREMENTS
5 CREDITS in
OLevel (GCE, NECO, WAEC) in not more than 2 sittings in the following subjects;
General Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language and any other science
subject.
Other relevant
subjects include; further mathematics, technical drawing, electronics,
geography, computer science, biology etc and a trade/commercial subject.
Alevel certificates
(IJMB,JUPEB etc) for Direct Entry applicants should include passes in physics and
mathematics. ND & HND in mechanical engineering and degree holders in
relevant engineering disciplines may also be considered for direct entry
admission.
Consult JAMB bronchure for comprehensive information.
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Some subjects
and topics to handle in your undergraduate study are listed below
NOTE:
this excludes 100 level (year one) courses and GSTs courses
thermodynamics
Automotive aerodynamics
Computer programming
Basic engineering
Economics and
principles of management
Solid mechanics
Material science
Engineering analysis
and numerical methods
Biology for
engineers
Electronics
Fluid mechanics
Vehicle
dynamics and kinematics
Computer-aided
design and analysis
Combustion technology
Alternative fuels
and energy system
Applied thermal
engineering
Engineering graphics
Operations research
and industrial management
Automotive electrical
systems
Modern manufacturing
techniques
Instrumentation
and control
Safety engineering
Vehicle body
engineering and other topics/subjects
EMPLOYERS
Vehicle design
firms
Vehicle department
of organizations
Research institutions
Automobile manufacturers
Service stations
Road and
transport regulatory agencies and corporations
Materials suppliers
Oil and fuel
companies
Auto component
manufacturers
Required
Skills And Knowledge
Ability to
work in a team
Problem-solving
Maths and IT
skills
Data analytics
Finance and
budgeting skills
Creativity
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Responsibilities
of automotive/automobile engineers
Material selection
Prototype designing
Analyzing results
from technical testing
Help in
budget determination
Ensuring safety
Carry out Product
improvement
Using software
to create designs as well as programming of the vehicle digital components
Overseeing quality
control
UNIVERSITIES
OFFERING AUTOMOTIVE/AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING ARE LISTED BELOW
1.
Abubakar
Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (as automobile engineering)
2.
Bauchi
State University, Gadau (as automobile engineering)
3.
Elizade
University(as automotive engineering)
4.
Ahmadu
Bello University, Zaria (as automotive engineering)
5.
Kano
State University of Science and Technology(as automotive engineering)
6.
Kebbi
State University of Science and Technology (as automobile technology education)
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Where can I study vehicle engineering in Nigeria?
ReplyDeletecurrently no institution in Nigeria offer vehicle engineering as a degree program
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