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APSM 2101: Emerging Transportation Technologies 1
Effective date
January 2025
Department
Auto Parts & Service Mgmt
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to the emerging technologies within the automotive and autobody sectors. Students will learn about current vehicle structure manufacturing processes used in light weighting modern vehicles to meet the government mandated corporate average fuel economy. Students will learn the fundamentals of vehicle safety systems and advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) that automotive manufactures are incorporating into their vehicles to enhance passenger safety.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the fundamentals of vehicle safety systems and advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) that automotive manufacturers are incorporating into their vehicles to enhance passenger safety.
- Identify and classify ADAS systems that are designed to avoid collisions and accidents by alerting the driver to a potential problem.
- Explain the operation of systems that are designed to avoid collisions by implementing safeguards and taking over control of the vehicle.
- Evaluate and compare adaptive features such as automated lighting, adaptive cruise control, automated braking, incorporated GPS/traffic warnings, smart home connect, driver alert and lane departure.
- Interpret and evaluate the impact of emerging technologies on the automotive and autobody industries.
- Analyze the ethical implications of ADAS and automated vehicles.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, group work, case studies, discussions, presentations, guest speakers, online activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
5 quizzes 5% each |
|
Assignments |
30 |
3 assignments 10% each |
|
Midterm Exam |
15 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
Course topics
- ADAS history ADAS overview ADAS operation Additional features Ethical implications
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.