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M E 554 - Automotive Power

M E 554: Automotive Power (3 units) at San Diego State University. Not offered in Spring 2027. Prerequisites: M E 452. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (2026-27), Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Thermal Systems
  • Core Requirements
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (unknown), Fall 2026 (offered)
Conventional and emerging energy conversion devices for automotive applications to include fuel-cell, hybrid, and internal combustion engines. Alternative fuels to include biofuels, cleaner fossil fuels, hydrogen, and natural gas. Well-to-wheel energy and cost analysis of prime mover designs/fuels.
Prerequisites
M E 452. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
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Grading
LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

0 sections in Spring 2027

M E 554 is not offered in Spring 2027. Check all M E classes for other terms.