Motorsports Engineering
Lecturer A. Borme (Program Director), C. Finch
IUPUI is the first University in the United States to offer a bachelor's degree in motorsports engineering
The motorsports industry is growing and expected to continue to grow at a rapid pace. By most accounts, Indiana, North Carolina, and England are recognized as the three leading local motorsports economies. Indianapolis, while generally known as the home of open-wheel racing has a broad appeal. It is also known for sprint cars, midgets, karting, NHRA, and many other forms of racing. It is estimated that there are over 400 motorsports-related firms in the Indianapolis region including companies that produce engines, brakes, shocks, springs, and other racing products.
Bachelor of Science in Motorsports Engineering
This 4-year Bachelor of Science of Degree in Motorsports Engineering was approved in May, 2008. This program, which aims to prepare graduates for careers in the motorsports industry, as well as automotive-related companies, focuses on teaching fundamentals of engineering and will include hands-on projects that involve designing, analyzing, and building of actual systems for motorsports.
Program Educational Objectives
The program educational objectives of the Motorsports Engineering undergraduate program are to integrate engineering and life science principles into a comprehensive curriculum that produces graduates who can achieve the following career and professional accomplishments, if desired:
- Meet expectations of employers in Motorsports Engineering and related fields
- Achieve recognition and/or advancement consistent with their education
- Continue growth in professional knowledge through additional education, certification or licensing
Freshman Year
First Semester (17 credit hours)
- ENG-W 131 - Reading, Writing and Inquiry: 3 credit hours
- MATH 16500 - Calculus I: 4 credit hours
- ENGR 19500 - Learning Community: 1 credit hour
- CHEM C 105 - Chemistry I: 3 credit hours
- MSTE 27200 - Intro to Motorsports: 3 credit hours
- COMM-R 110 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication: 3 credit hours
Second Semester (18 credit hours)
- MSTE 31200 - Business of Motorsports: 4 credit hours
- MATH 16600 - Calculus II: 4 credit hours
- PHYS 15200 - General Physics I: 4 credit hours
- MSTE 29800 - Computer Modeling & Programming: 2 credit hours
- MATH 17100 - Multidimensional Math: 3 credit hours
- MSTE 29700 - Modeling for Motorsports: 1 credit hour
Sophomore Year
Third Semester (17 credit hours)
- MSTE 26100 - Multivariate Calculus: 4 credit hours
- PHYS 25100 - General Physics II: 5 credit hours
- MSTE 35000 - Computer Aided Design and Mfg.: 3 credit hours
- MSTE 21000 - Statics and Dynamics: 4 credit hours
- MSTE 21700 - Motorsports Practicum I: 1 credit hour
Fourth Semester (17 credit hours)
- MET 33800 - Manufacturing Processes: 3 credit hours
- ECE 20400 - Electrical & Electronics Circuits: 4 credit hours
- ME 27200 - Strength of Materials: 4 credit hours
- MSTE 32000 - Motorsports Design I: 3 credit hours
- ME 20000 - Thermodynamics: 3 credit hours
Junior Year
Fifth Semester (17 credit hours)
- MSTE 47200 - Vehicle Dynamics: 3 credit hours
- MSTE 33000 - Data Acquisition in Motorsports I: 3 credit hours
- MATH 26600 - Ordinary Diff. Equations: 3 credit hours
- ME 31000 - Fluid Mechanics: 4 credit hours
- MSTE 31700 - Motorsports Practicum II: 1 credit hours
- Gen Ed Elective - See approved Course List: 3 credit hours
Sixth Semester (15 credit hours)
- MSTE I 41000 - Internship: 1 credit hour
- MSTE 33100 - Data acquisition in Motorsports II: 3 credit hours
- MSTE 34000 - Dynamic Systems and Signals: 3 credit hours
- IET 15000 - Statics: 3 credit hours
- ME 34400 - Materials: 3 credit hours
- TCM 36000 - Communications/Writing: 2 credit hours
Senior Year
Seventh Semester (13 credit hours)
- MSTE 48200 - Motorsports Aero: 3 credit hours
- ME 48200 - Control Systems Analysis and Des.: 3 credit hours
- Gen Ed Elective - See approved course list: 3 credit hours
- Technical Selective - See approved course list: 3 credit hours
- MSTE 41700 - Motorsports Practicum III: 1 credit hour
Eighth Semester (14 credit hours)
- MSTE 41400 - Motorsports Design II: 3 credit hours
- MSTE 42600 - Internal Combustion Engines: 3 credit hours
- Tech Elective - See approved course list: 2 credit hours
- Gen Ed Elective - See approved course list: 3 credit hours
- PHIL P120 - Ethics: 3 credit hours
Motorsports Engineering Certificate
This certificate provides an educational opportunity in the basics of the motorsports industry. Motorsports is a rapidly expanding segment of the Indiana employment market. This certificate will assist in developing technical skills in this area. A certificate and transcript notation will be awarded upon completion of the course work.
A total of 27 credit hours and a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale is required to receive the certificate. Two versions of the motorsports certificate exists, one with a Mechanical (MET) emphasis and one with an Electrical (EET) emphasis.
All students must complete the following courses or their equivalents.
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Emphasis:
- MATH 15900 - Algebra & Trigonometry or Math 15300/15400 Algebra & Trigonometry I & II: 5 credit hours
- MET 11100 - Statics: 3 credit hours
- MET 21300 - Dynamics: 3 credit hours
- MET 38800 - Thermodynamics & Heat and Power: 4 credit hours
- MSTE 27200 - Intro to Motorsports: 3 credit hours
- MSTE 42600 - IC Engines: 3 credit hours
- MSTE 47200 - Vehicle Dynamics: 3 credit hours
- A project course with a Motorsports related project: 3 credit hours
Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) Emphasis:
- MATH 159 - Algebra & Trigonometry or MATH 15300/15400 Algebra & Trigonometry I & II: 5 credit hours
- ECET 10700 - Circuits: 4 credit hours
- MSTE 27200 - Intro to Motorsports: 3 credit hours
- ECET 15700 - Electronic Circuit Analysis: 4 credit hours
- PHYS 21800 - Physics: 4 credit hours
- MSTE 33000 - Data Acquisition for Motorsports: 3 credit hours
- MSTE 47200 - Vehicle Dynamics: 3 credit hours
A project course with a Motorsports related project: 3 credit hours
