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Automotive Engineering Technology: Start Here

This guide provides research resources for students and faculty in the Division of Engineering & Technology

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Liaison To The Division Of Engineering & Technology

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Mark Usry
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Julia Tutwiler Library
University of West Alabama
UWA Station 12
Livingston, AL 35470
205-652-3453
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Finding Library Resources

Multimedia Resources

  • Engineering Explained (YouTube) - This YouTube channel offers detailed videos on automotive engineering concepts, including engine mechanics, aerodynamics, and vehicle dynamics.
  • How A Car Works - This website provides a comprehensive video course series that dismantles and rebuilds a car, explaining each component with high quality visuals and animations.
  • Automotive STEM Resources (Dee Howard Education Foundation) - This site offers educational materials and curriculum for K-16+ students focusing on automotive technology and STEM integration.

Interactive Tools

  • SUSTech VR Engine Training System (GitHub) - This is an open-source VR platform for engine assembly and disassembly training, providing immersive, hands-on experience.
  • LJ Create Automotive Training Resources - This site offers interactive modules like Auto Electronics Trainer and Modern Lighting Circuits Trainer for practical automotive skills development.
  • SimulationX Software - This is a tool for simulating dynamic behavior of mechatronic systems, aiding in virtual testing and analysis of automotive components.
  • MapleSim Modeling and Simulation Tool - This provides a platform for modeling and simulating complex systems, supporting various engineering domains including automotive.