Course detail

Automotive Engineering

FSI-6AI-AAcad. year: 2025/2026

Basic explanation of the theory, construction and construction of cars and commercial vehicles including their drives. The course applies and develops knowledge gained during the course.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Josef Štětina, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Automotive Engineering (ÚADI)

Entry knowledge

Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, especially machine parts and mechanisms.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Classified credit is awarded on the basis of class participation and a final exam in elearning demonstrating the required knowledge.


Obligatory participation in lessons. The reasonably missed lessons can only be replaced by an individual agreement with the teacher.

Aims

The aim is to introduce students to the basic concepts of motor vehicles, their design, modeling, testing and production. Including modern trends.
Passing the subject student acquires basic knowledge in the field of automotive engineering. This knowledge is intended for future undergraduate students of the Automotive Engineering or Technology program who need knowledge of the components they produce.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

CROLLA, A. Automotive Engineering: Powertrain, Chassis System and Vehicle Body. Oxford: Elsevier, 2009. ISBN 978-1-85617-577-7.
GSCHEIDLE, Rolf. Příručka pro automechanika. 3. Praha: Europa Sobotáles, 2015. ISBN 9783808521632.

Recommended reading

CROLLA, A. Automotive Engineering: Powertrain, Chassis System and Vehicle Body. Oxford: Elsevier, 2009. ISBN 978-1-85617-577-7.
CROLLA, David. Encyclopedia of automotive engineering. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom, 2015. ISBN 978-0-470-97402-5.
GSCHEIDLE, Rolf. Příručka pro automechanika. 3. Praha: Europa Sobotáles, 2015. ISBN 9783808521632.
LIVESEY, Andrew. Practical motorsport engineering. 1. Abingdon, Oxon: Taylor & Francis., 2019. ISBN 978-0-8153-7569-2.
STONE, Richard. Introduction to internal combustion engines. 4th ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, c2012. ISBN 978-0-230-57663-6.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-STI-A Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme B-ZSI-P Bachelor's

    specialization STI , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Josef Štětina, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Conceptual development of vehicles. Basic classification of motor vehicles.
2. Arrangement of drive of vehicles, types of bodies. Driving limits.
3. Resistance.
4. Axles, their design principles. Suspension and damping systems.
5. Brake systems. Control system. Tires.
6. Vehicle drive, engine, gearbox, axle, differential, cardan shafts.
7. Hybrid drives. Electric drives.
8. Internal combustion engines. Division, concept.
9. Basic components of internal combustion engine.
10. Development trends of internal combustion engines, turbocharging, emission reduction, alternative fuels.
11. Autonomous vehicles, control and mechatronic systems. Assistive systems.
12. Motorsport as a part of automotive engineering.
13. Test.

Laboratory exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Josef Štětina, Ph.D.

Syllabus

01.-03. Practical demonstration of software used in the automotive industry, CATIA, CREO, GT-Power, ANSYS, Matlab, Labview
04.-06. Practical demonstration of internal combustion engines and the entire drive chain. Engine measurements on engine and cylinder dynamometer.
07.-09. Measurement of vehicle centre of gravity, geometry, shock absorber tests. Demonstration of driving tests.
10.-12. Motorsport, procedures used in the development of Formula Student.
13. Test