INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

1. ATEN 201INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING Engr. Dr. M. U. Kaisan mukaisan@abu.edu.ng Room 11, Shell Chair Office Complex, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 2018/19 Session

2. COURSE OUTLINE • Introduction • License • Examination • Qualification

3. INTRODUCTION • Science, Technology, Engineering • Science is the search for truth on natural phenomena, it is a knowledge gained through a systematic studies following a well defined procedures: • Definition • Observation • Experimentation • Gathering of Data • Statistical Analyses of Data • Postulation of Hypotheses • Formation of Theories

4. Science Technology and Engineering…. • Technology is the practical application of scientific discoveries to solve the global needs • Engineering is the combination of Science and technology to design, analyze, model, simulate, construct, fabricate, control, forecast, manage, build, relocate, maintain and sustain engines, machines, systems, processes, flows, materials, components, parts, structures, links, bridges, dams, computers, satellites, air crafts, armaments, farm implements, automobiles, etc.

5. Automotive Engineering • Automotive engineers apply Engineering Knowledge in developing and manufacturing cars, trucks and cargo vehicles. The field includes separate specialties, each of which requires its own specialized education and career path. • Far from being another step on the track of building or repairing autos, automotive engineering can be a lucrative career choice that requires advanced education and training. • Automotive engineering is a branch of engineering that focuses on cars. As an automotive engineer, you'll work on designing, building, and testing a variety of features involved in an automobile. It can be exciting work as you're always thinking of innovative ways to make cars run more efficiently. • Growth-wise, the demand for automotive engineers is growing by about 7% each year. If you have solid training and experience, you're interested in cars and designs, and have a creative side and an interest in the technical aspects of automobiles, this could potentially be a good career path for you.

6. Automotive Engineering.. …Cont.. • An automotive engineer’s career training begins with a five-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. This is generally the basic requirement for entry-level jobs in the career. • While pursing their bachelor’s degree, students take classes in a range of fields, including physics, mathematics, design and computer science. General requirement also require core courses in the humanities, in areas such as English, Entrepreneurship, Nationalism, Philosophy etc. • The first two years typically consist of foundational classes in math, science, and general engineering foundation, while the last three years consist of more engineering-specific courses.

7. Difference Between an Automotive Engineer & an Auto Mechanic • Automotive engineers and automotive mechanics each play critical roles in keeping safe and efficient vehicles on the roads in Nigeria. • Engineers work on vehicles in a broader sense, designing and developing new vehicles and improving the performance of existing machines. • Mechanics diagnose and repair vehicles on a case-by-case basis, typically in a repair shop or at an auto dealer.

8. Auto Engineer Responsibilities • In addition to working for auto manufacturing companies, automotive engineers also work for engineering firms, government regulatory agencies and other departments and firms that need vehicle engineering expertise. • Some engineers work on the creation of automobiles, helping to design systems and components, while others examine existing vehicles to analyze their effectiveness and to diagnose systemic problems and explore possible improvements. • Engineers are a critical part of the manufacturing of vehicles and the ongoing oversight that ensures their fitness for public use.

9. Auto Mechanic Responsibilities • Auto mechanics largely work in auto repair shops, typically at either a shop that repairs a wide range of vehicles or a dealer that works on a particular brand. • Mechanics work directly with drivers in a way engineers do not, discussing the specific operations of a particular vehicle. • Mechanics labor to identify the source of problems with vehicles, then repair them so the car or truck can operate closer to its optimum level. • Mechanics also carry out routine inspections of vehicles to make sure that they are safe to operate on the road.

10. LICENSING OF ENGINEERS • After graduating from a bachelor’s in engineering program, engineers in all 36 States + FCT must obtain a Bachelor’s of Engineering Degree by passing a rigorous exams. • Engineers who complete this step become engineers in training, or engineer interns, also become eligible to take the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam after they've fulfilled the requirement for work experience, which is four years after graduation under the supervision of a registered engineer. • Individuals who pass this exam receive a Registered Engineer, or RE, license from the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). • The only agency that issue practice license to all engineers in Nigeria is the COREN. However, there is need for professional membership with Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Automotive Engineers Institute (Auto EI) • Other foreign bodies like the Society for Automotive Engineers (SAE), Ameriacn Society of Mecanical Engineers (ASME), Royal Academy of Engineering (UK) etc.

11. COREN REGISTRATION • In Section 1 (i) subsections (a) and (b) and subsection (3) of Section (4) of COREN enabling decree, Council is empowered to determine who are engineering personnel and to register them in their respective registers. • Council has been able to regulate, as contained in its publication CP3, that a person desiring to become a registered Engineering Personnel must, after obtaining the approved/accredited required academic qualification, must have four (4) years post-graduate experience which must be under the supervision of a senior registered Engineer. • Council believes that the continuing effectiveness of an engineering personnel depends on his contact with a recognized professional society and therefore advises engineering personnel to belong to a recognized professional society.

12. Abbreviation For Registered Engineering Personnel • The decree specifies the abbreviation to be used by each cadre as follows: • A Registered Engineer shall use the abbreviation "Engr" before his name • A Registered Engineering Technologists shall use the abbreviation "Engn. Tech" after his name. • A Registered Engineering Technician shall use the abbreviation "Tech" after his name. • A Registered Engineering Craftsman shall use his full title "Craftsman" with his trade in bracket under his name.

13. Registration of Engineering Personnel by COREN Individual who is due for registration can apply directly for registration via the COREN portal www.coren.gov.ng and is required to submit the following documents: • Duly Signed Report of Experience, attested by a registered engineer • Certificate Of Experience Form • COREN PROPOSER FORM • B.Eng. Degree Certificate • Any other Credentials

14. Registration of Engineering Firms TO BE DISCUSSED NEXT LECTURE

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