AUTO 400 - Analyzing Vehicle Stability, Dynamics, and NVH

    Recent Professors
    tlinares@riohondo.edu, eolson@riohondo.edu, stomory@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2021
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of AUTO 400
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides automotive technology students with a detailed, practical application of stability, dynamics, and noise-vibration-harshness (NVH) of the modern automobile. The course is a practical study of the systems that provide vehicle operation safety, including diagnostic strategies as they pertain to the function, operation, and everyday use of automotive tires, brakes, steering, and suspension systems. Topics include emerging technologies such as modern antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability assist, electronic power steering, active suspension, and tire construction and pressure monitoring systems used by late-model automotive manufacturers. Emphasis is placed on the design of system parts, components, subsystems, and their operational characteristics, including techniques in reducing NVH. Current industry-approved diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques and relevant case studies are discussed and demonstrated throughout the course. The overall goal of this course is to have students apply and demonstrate knowledge and skills that will enable them to advance their employment in the vehicle after-sales field operations management spectrum.
    Usually Held
    Mon 6:30pm–9:40pm, Thu 6:00pm–9:10pm, Thu 6:30pm–9:40pm