ACE V431 - Advanced Convenience and Comfort Systems

    Recent Professors
    Eric Irwin
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    17 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    ACE V321 and ACE V322
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This upper-division course covers advanced transportation convenience and comfort systems with an emphasis on automotive electrified support systems as new technology emerges and additional systems continue to make their way into the transportation industry. Students will research and study current and emerging convenience and comfort systems technology including heating and cooling based comfort systems, infotainment systems, supporting audio and visual systems, telematics-based systems, pre-collision and accident mitigation supporting systems, and driver and passenger comfort systems. This course provides partial preparation for the ASE L3 Light-Duty hybrid/electric and L4 Automated Driver Assist Systems (ADAS).