The College of Engineering and Applied Science offers a Graduate Certificate in Electric Drivetrain Technology to qualified students. The program has been designed to provide professionals involved in power electronics, battery controls, and/or automotive industries the capability and motivation to continue with post-graduate education. These potential students may not wish to pursue an in-depth rigorous Master of Science program but nonetheless desire to increase their professional capability and enhance career advancement opportunities.
Required Pre-requisite Knowledge
1. Technical undergraduate degree: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university, or Bachelor’s degree in a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited university plus completion of all necessary course pre-requisites to the certificate courses with a grade of “B” or better.
2. Evidence of mathematical maturity equivalent to completion with a grade of “B” or better for the all of the following college-level coursework:
- Calculus III, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations
- Physics III (calculus based) and General Chemistry I
- Circuits II, Electronics I, and Linear Systems
3. An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75/4.0 or better.
Certificate Completion
A grade of “B” or better in each course must be achieved. Certificate courses must be completed within two (2) years from the start of coursework.
Course Requirements
Students must complete the follow four courses in the graduate certificate either at the campus listed or through online study:
- ECE 5710 - Modeling, Simulation, and Identification of Battery Dynamics (UCCS)
- ECE 5720 - Battery Management and Control (UCCS)
- ECEN 5007 - Power electronics for Electric Drive Vehicles (CU-Boulder)
- ECEN 5737 - Adjustable Speed AC Drives (CU-Boulder)
Contact Information
For more information on the Certificate or application procedures, please contact the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Program Assistant, Brianne Powell, at bpowell@uccs.edu or call 719-255-3548.
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