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About Automotive Engineering
Automotive Engineering provides students with a wide knowledge of Automobile Engineering and specific skills to enable them to function as technicians, or to pursue higher education qualifications in Engineering.
The programme covers automobile design, development and manufacture. It sensitizes students to the changing principles and processes employed in the construction and functioning of vehicles and fuel propelled engines.
Learning Outcomes
- Learners will be able to apply the fundamentals of Physics, Mathematics, and Mechanics in the brainstorming of solutions to automotive challenges.
- Students are acquainted with the different types of automotive propulsion systems, such as internal combustion engines, electric motors, and hybrid systems.
- Students leverage their understanding of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software for the designing and prototyping of automotive components.
- Students learn to consider safety and regulations when approaching automotive design, most notably consumer welfare and the environmental impacts associated with specific techniques and components.
Course Breakdown
Automotive Engineering takes 2 years to complete and rewards students with an Associate Degree.
Year One
Semester One
General Education Courses
- Critical Reading & Writing I (4 Credits)
- College Algebra (3 Credits)
- Physics (3 Credits)
- Computer Applications (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Engineering Drawing I & CAD (3 Credits)
- Workshop Theory and Practice I (3 Credits)
- Electrical and Electronics Principles (3 Credits)
Semester Two
General Education Courses
- Trigonometry & Complex Numbers (3 Credits)
- Speech, Self and Society (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Automobile Practice I (3 Credits)
- Applied Engineering Science I (3 Credits)
- Automobile Technology I (3 Credits)
- Elective — Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)
- Elective — Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)
Course Options - Select any two
- Refrigeration Theory and Practice (3 Credits)
- Fluid Mechanics (3 Credits)
- Welding Theory and Practice II (3 Credits)
Year Two
Semester Three
General Education Courses
- A Survey of Saint Lucian History and Heritage (3 Credits)
- Calculus I (3 Credits)
- Computer Applications (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Applied Mechanics I (3 Credits)
- Automobile Technology II (4 Credits)
- Automobile Practice II (2 Credits)
Semester Four
General Education Courses
- Calculus IIA (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Strength of Materials (3 Credits)
- Auto Theory and Practice (3 Credits)
- Internship (3 Credits)
- Course Option 1 (3 Credits)
- Course Option 2 (3 Credits)
- Elective — Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)
- Elective — Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)
Entry Requirements
You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.
- Required passes (Grades 1, 2; or Grade 3 from June 1998) in Mathematics, English A and Physics.
- In addition, at least TWO of the following:
- Building Technology
- Chemistry
- Construction
- Electricity
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Studies
- Technical Drawing
- Visual Arts
Fees & Tuition
Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.
Tip: Scroll inside the table for more information.
| Fee | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester One | Semester Two | |
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 1,055 | $ 1,110 | $ 1,080 | $ 1,080 |
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 1,503 | $ 1,558 | $ 1,528 | $ 1,528 |
| Tuition for International Students | $ 3,201 | $ 3,256 | $ 3,226 | $ 3,226 |
| Audit | - | $ 30 | ||
| Registration | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 |
| Students’ Council | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - |
| Digital Technology | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| Insurance | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - |
| ID Card | $ 25 | - | ||
| Total Fees | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | |
| Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 |
| CARICOM Students | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 |
| International Students | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 |
