Program name

Automotive Mechanical Engineering

Code Major training

7520116

Degree Univesity/ School

Nam Can Tho University

Name of diploma

Automotive Mechanical Engineer

Training level

University

The number of credits required

150

Forms of training

Regular

Training Time

4 years

Subjects of enrollment

Student graduated from the high school

Rating scale

4

Total number of credits

50 credits (excluding Physical Education and National Defense Education credits)

The academic program includes 150 credits (including 140 compulsory credits and 10 elective credits), of which general knowledge occupies 34 credits, technology fundamental knowledge accounts for 37, specialized knowledge includes 69, and 10 of them are for graduation thesis, exclusive of Physical Education and National Defense Education.

The program shows a good balance between generic and specialized skills and knowledge. The program structure is coherent and the subjects and courses have been integrated.

Program content

Details are described in the curriculum

Graduation requirements

- Accumulate a sufficient number of modules and the volume of the training program reaches 150 credits;

- An overall cumulative grade point average of 5.0 or higher;

- Meet the outcome standards of English and computer proficiency according to the general regulations of the school;

- Meet the outcome standards of Soft skills and Professional skills;

- Have a certificate of Military Education and complete the prerequisite modules.

Job Position

- Undertake technical work, technical - technological of quality management at enterprises in the field of research, design, assembly, production of cars, engines, tractors,...

- Work in vehicle registries; transport companies, companies exploiting mechanized construction equipment; Machine repair factories for ships, trains, erection companies ... In addition, automotive mechanical engineers can organize enterprises operating in specialized areas on their own.

- Consulting, designing, and conducting scientific research and technology transfer in the fields of automotive technology; internal combustion engines; tractors; construction, and motorcycles, high-tech agricultural machines at research institutes, centers, and research agencies of ministries, branches, universities, and colleges related to automobile mechanics, movers, traffic construction mechanization, high-tech agricultural machines.

- Be able to participate in the teaching of specialized automotive subjects; engines; motorcycles specialized in universities, colleges, and professional secondary schools with related industries.

Advanced learning

It is possible to continue master's studies at home and abroad.

Consult program

The training program of Automotive mechanical engineering at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vinh Long University of Technology and Education.

Update time

07/2022

Content

Required

Elective

Total

Generic knowledge

32

2

34

Specialized knowledge

98

8

106

- Intermediate courses

35

2

37

- Specialised courses

63

6

69

Graduation internship and Graduation thesis

10

10

- Graduation internship

4

4

- Graduation thesis

6

6

Total

140

10

150

4.1 Generic knowledge

34

32

2

Required Course

32

30

2

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Philosophy

2

2

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Political economics

2

2

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Socialism Science

1

1

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Ho Chi Minh Ideology

2

2

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History of the Vietnamese Party

3

3

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General Law

2

2

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Basic English 1

3

3

0101000862

Basic English 2

3

3

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Basic information

3

2

1

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Advanced Mathematics A1

3

3

0101000899

Advanced Mathematics A2

2

2

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Probability and Statistics

3

3

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General Physics – General Experimental Physics

3

2

1

0101000872

Physical Education

3

0

3

(*)

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Military Education

8

(*)

Elective course (Choose 1 of 3  courses)

2

2

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Man and Environment

2

2

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Economics and Enterprise Management

2

2

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Product development project Administration

2

2

4.2 Specialized knowledge

106

72

34

4.2.1 Intermediate courses

37

34

3

Required Course

35

32

3

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Scientific research methodology

2

2

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Theory Mechanics

3

3

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Strength of materials

3

2

1

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Descriptive Geometry -Engineering Drawing

3

2

1

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Tolerances and measuring technique

2

2

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Mechanism Principle

2

2

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Mechanism Detail Projects

2

1

1

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Fluid Mechanics

2

2

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Electrical and Electronics Engineering

3

3

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Thermal Engineering

2

2

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Welding Technology

2

2

0101001554

Application Microprocessors

3

3

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Introduction to Naval Architecture

3

3

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Brand Management

3

3

Elective course (choose 1 out of 4 courses)

2

2

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Mechatronics

2

2

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Computing Applications for Technology Design

2

2

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Hydraulic and Pneumatic Transmission

2

2

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Automation Control Engineering

2

2

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Technological base for machine manufacturing

2

2

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Metal Technology

2

2

4.2.2 Specialised courses

69

38

31

4.2.2.1 Theory courses

38

38

0

Required Course

34

34

0

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Internal Combustion Engine Principles

3

3

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Structure of Vehicle – Tractors

3

3

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Automotive - Tractors Mechatronics

3

3

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Theory of Vehicles - Tractors

3

3

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Vehicles - Tractors Design and Calculation

3

3

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Engine Electrical and Engine Control System

3

3

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Automotive Body Electrical and Automatic Control Systems

3

3

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Automobile Verification Testing Technology

1

1

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Automotive Diagnostic and Repair Technology

2

2

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Specialized Automotive Engineering

2

2

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Introduction to Automotive Mechanical Engineering

2

2

0101001568

Project Management for Engineers

3

3

0101001569

Industrial Safety and Risk Management

3

3

Elective course (choose 2 of  13 courses)

4

4

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English for AutomotiveMechanical Engineering

2

2

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Automotive Interior and Exterior Engineering

2

2

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Automotive Assembly and  Manufacturing Technology

2

2

0101001586

Engineering Management

2

2

0101001588

Hydraulic Machinery and Equipment

2

2

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Lifting Technique

2

2

0101001590

Boat Equipment

2

2

0101001591

New energy and alternative fuels for vehicle

2

2

0101001592

Vehicle Vibration and Noise

2

2

0101001593

Science of Fuel and Lubrication Materials

2

2

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Automotive Air Conditioner and Convenience equipment Systems

2

2

0101001594

Testing for Automobiles and Engines

2

2

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Automobiles and environmental pollution

2

2

4.2.2.2 Internship Courses

31

0

31

Required Course

29

0

29

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Mechanical handywork practice

3

3

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Practice of Internal Combustion Engines

4

4

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Practice of Automotive Chassis Systems

4

4

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Practice of Engine Electrical and Engine Control System

4

4

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Practice of Automotive Body Electrical and Automatic Control Systems

3

3

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Practice of Driving techniques

1

1

0101001572

Practice of Automobile Verification Testing Technology

2

2

0101001573

Practice of Automotive Diagnostic and Repair Technology

2

2

0101001562

Practice of Automation Control Engineering

1

1

0101001564

Practice of Microcontroller

1

1

0101001574

Special Project in Automotive Electronics

1

1

0101001575

Practice of Vehicle Body & Paint Repair Technology

3

3

Elective course (choose 1 of 5 courses)

2

2

0101001596

Practice of  Automatic Tranmission

2

2

0101001582

Practice of  Testing Diesel engine fuel system

2

2

0101001597

Practice of  Testing for Automobiles and Engines

2

2

0101001598

Practice of  Automotive Air Conditioner and Convenience equipment Systems

2

2

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Practice of Controller Programming

2

2

4.3 Graduate internship

4

4

Graduate internship

4

4

4.4 Graduation Thesis or Replacement courses for Thesis

6

6

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Graduation Thesis (Automotive Engineering Technology)

6

6

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Seminar 1: Electric and Smart Vehicle

3

3

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Seminar 2: New Generation Internal Combustion Engine

3

3

Total

150

104

46

No.

Course Name

Number of credits

Note

Total

Theory

Practice

1

Philosophy

2

2

0

2

Basic English 1

3

3

3

Advanced Mathematics A1

3

3

0

4

General Physics

2

2

5

General Experimental Physics

1

1

6

Introduction to Automotive Mechanical Engineering

2

2

7

Elective Subject of general education knowledge (choose 1 of 5 Subjects)

2

2

0

8

Physical Education 1*

1

0

1

9

Military Education*

8

Total

15

14

1

1

Political economics

2

2

2

Basic information

3

2

1

3

Advanced Mathematics A2

2

2

4

Basic English 2

3

3

5

Thermal Engineering

2

2

6

Theory of Mechanics

3

3

7

Tolerances and measuring technique

2

2

8

Physical Education 2*

1

0

1

Tổng

17

16

1

No.

Course Name

Number of credits

Note

Total

Theory

Practice

1

Ho Chi Minh Ideology

2

2

0

2

General Law

2

2

3

Descriptive Geometry -Engineering Drawing

3

2

1

4

Welding Technology

2

2

5

Strength of materials

3

2

1

6

Mechanical handy work practice

3

3

7

Practice of Vehicle Body & Paint Repair Technology

3

3

8

Internal Combustion Engine Principles

3

3

9

Physical Education 3*

1

0

1

Total

21

13

8

No.

Course Name

Number of credits

Note

Total

Theory

Practice

1

History of Vietnamese Party

3

3

2

Probability and Statistics

3

3

3

Mechanism Principle

2

2

4

Structure of Vehicle – Tractors

3

3

5

Automotive - Tractors Mechatronics

3

3

6

Practice of Internal Combustion Engines

4

4

Total

18

14

4

1

Socialism Science

1

1

2

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

3

3

3

Mechanism Detail Projects

2

1

1

4

Practice of Automotive Chassis Systems

4

4

5

Engine Electrical and Engine Control System

3

3

6

Practice of Engine Electrical and Engine Control System

4

4

7

Scientific research methods

2

2

Total

19

10

9

No.

Course Name

Number of credits

Note

Total

Theory

Practice

1

Application Fluid Mechanics

2

2

2

Application Microprocessors

3

3

3

Practice of Microcontroller

1

1

4

Theory of Vehicles - Tractors

3

3

5

Vehicles - Tractors Design and Calculation

3

3

6

Automotive Body Electrical and Automatic Control Systems

3

3

7

Practice of Automotive Body Electrical and Automatic Control Systems

3

3

Total

18

14

4

No.

Course Name

Number of credits

Note

Total

Theory

Practice

1

Brand Management

3

3

2

Automotive Diagnostic and Repair Technology

2

2

3

Practice of Automotive Diagnostic and Repair Technology

2

2

4

Specialized Automotive Engineering

2

2

5

Introduction to Naval Architecture

3

3

6

Practice of Automation Control Engineering

1

1

7

Intermediate courses (choose 1 out of 3 courses)

2

2

8

Practice of Driving techniques

1

1

9

Theory courses (choose 1 of 13 courses)

4

4

Total

20

16

4

No.

Course Name

Number of credits

Note

Total

Theory

Practice

1

Internship Courses (choose 1 of 4 courses)

2

2

Project Management for Engineers

3

3

Industrial Safety and Risk Management

3

3

2

Automobile Verification Testing Technology

1

1

3

Practice of Automobile Verification Testing Technology

2

2

4

Special Project in Automotive Electronics

1

1

5

Graduate internships

4

4

6

Graduation Thesis

6

6

Total

22

7

15

Replacement courses for Thesis

6

6

1

Seminar 1: Electric and Smart Vehicle

3

3

2

Seminar 2: New Generation Internal Combustion Engine

3

3

Graduate Performance Standards

General knowledge

PO1:      Understand the Philosophy of Marxism - Leninism, Ho Chi Minh Ideology, the revolutionary line of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and Vietnamese law, taking that as a basis for cultivating political ethics; Have basic knowledge in the fields of nature, social sciences, and humanities suitable to the major trained;

PO2:      Apply knowledge of National Defense Education and have health, thereby training awareness and responsibility to defend the country.

PO3:      Achieve foreign language proficiency in English and Informatics as prescribed by the school (on Informatics, meeting modules 1 to 6 of the skills standard for using information technology according to Circular 03/2014/TT-BTTT); have knowledge and ability to use foreign languages and information technology to serve the process of learning and professional research;

Technology Fundamental Knowledge

PO4:      Have specialized knowledge of equipment systems in the field of Automotive Mechanical Engineering and other related fields;

PO5:      Have knowledge of start-up, management, and business in the fields of transportation; service activities related to propulsion equipment, automotive, automotive mechatronics – tractors, electric and intelligent cars, and other supporting industries;

PO6:      Have strong knowledge of automotive mechanical engineering. Ability to access new technologies in the field of automotive mechanical (automotive, automotive mechatronics - tractors, electric and smart cars, agricultural machinery,...); Knowledge of inspection, testing, and technical services (use, maintenance, repair...) of automobiles, tractors, and agricultural machinery.

Professional Skills

PO7:      Calculate and design in parts, assemblies of powertrains, motion systems, control systems in cars and propulsion devices,....

PO8:      Management and business of services related to Automotive Engineering: Maintenance, repair, assembly, purchase, and sale of automobiles, construction equipment, movers and spare parts of dynamic mechanics, driving skills and construction machines; agricultural machinery,...

PO9:      Testing, diagnostics, operation, maintenance,  and repair of automobiles and propulsion devices. Research and improve the systems of automobiles and movers to improve the efficiency of use.

PO10:    Access and develop new technologies and knowledge to improve and improve professional qualifications and work efficiency; Evaluation and construction of technological processes in the maintenance and repair of automobiles and movers.

Soft skills

PO11:    Communicate effectively through presentations, reports, discussions, listening, and mastering situations.

PO12:    Collaboration, teamwork, organization and effective work arrangement.

PO13:    Work, research, and solve problems independently.

PO14:    Instructive, communicate, and evaluate the competencies of others in professional and related fields.

Autonomy and responsibility

PO15: Have a sense of civic responsibility; have the right attitude, political qualities, patriotism, love of the profession, and professional ethics; have a sense of discipline and industrial manners;

PO16: Have scientific working methods, creative thinking, and know how to analyze and solve problems arising in practice for Automotive mechanics. Ability to work independently or in a team, take personal responsibility and responsibility for the team in changing working conditions; have the ability to guide and supervise others to perform professional tasks; have the ability to plan, coordinate, manage resources, evaluate and improve the efficiency of business activities and services related to the field of Automotive Mechanical Engineering.

PO17: Have the spirit of continuous learning to improve professional and professional qualifications. To comply with the provisions of the State and the law, to live and work responsibly to the community and society, to respect the moral values of the nation; self-directed, draw conclusions and defend personal views in the field of Automotive Mechanics.