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Research & Design (Automotive) CPU

Introduction

Students design a vehicle powered by CO2.The Research & Design (Automotive) CPU introduces the processes of product development. Students learn about careers and the skills necessary to compete in the R&D job market as they design, construct, and test an automobile model.

Featured Careers

  • Aerospace engineer

  • Industrial designer

  • Reliability engineer

  • Electrical engineer

  • Mechanical engineer

Skill Development

Technology Skills

  • Career and occupational outlook

  • Academic requirements

  • Industrial design

  • Research and brainstorming

  • Newton’s Second Law of Motion

  • Eight-step design process

  • Aerodynamic functions of car designs

  • Computer assisted design

  • Thumbnails and rough-draft sketches

  • Tool identification, use, and safety

Using interactive software, students explore how various components affect a vehicle's efficiency.Academic Skills

  • Reading

  • Writing

  • Math

  • Physical science

  • Building/modeling/engineering

  • Teamwork

  • Problem solving

  • Resource allocation

  • Technological literacy

  • TSA event alignment

What's Included

  • Applied Technologies Research & Design (Automotive) courseware CD

  • Applied Technologies Research & Design (Automotive) video CD

  • Applied Technologies Research & Design (Automotive) Student Guide

  • Car design software

  • Car information software

  • CO2 car kits

  • Miscellaneous materials and consumables

  • Instructor's Overview

  • Media Cruiser

Ordering Information

Research & Design (Automotive) - CCA1024
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