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Description:
This Master's program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of electric vehicle batteries, encompassing technology, manufacturing, industry applications, and sustainability. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills through laboratory sessions, internships, and a capstone project. The program aims to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle industry.
Duration: 3 semesters
Mode: Online and in person
Degree: Diploma
Cost: $5550 (financial assistance available)
Curriculum:
Semester 1: Foundation Courses
Introduction to Electric Vehicles (EVs)
History, current state, and future trends of electric vehicles.
Overview of global EV market and industry players.
Energy Storage Fundamentals
Principles of electrochemistry and energy storage technologies.
Basics of battery technologies beyond electric vehicles.
Materials Science for Battery Applications
Properties and selection of materials used in electric vehicle batteries.
Impact of material choices on battery performance and sustainability.
Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Introduction to BMS architecture and functions.
Role of BMS in optimizing battery performance and safety.
Electric Vehicle Design and Integration
Integration of batteries into electric vehicle design.
Considerations for optimizing efficiency, range, and safety.
Semester 2: Advanced Battery Technologies
Lithium-ion Battery Technology
In-depth study of lithium-ion batteries, their variants, and advancements.
Understanding cathode, anode, electrolyte materials, and design.
Next-Generation Battery Technologies
Emerging battery technologies beyond lithium-ion (e.g., solid-state, lithium-sulfur).
Assessment of their potential in electric vehicles.
Battery Manufacturing Processes
Overview of battery production processes and technologies.
Quality control and scalability considerations.
Advanced Battery Characterization Techniques
Techniques for analyzing battery performance, degradation, and failure.
Laboratory sessions on battery testing and characterization.
Environmental Impact and Sustainability
Life cycle analysis of electric vehicle batteries.
Strategies for recycling and disposal of end-of-life batteries.
Semester 3: Industry Applications and Research
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Overview of charging technologies and infrastructure development.
Integration of battery technologies with charging systems.
Electric Vehicle Policy and Regulation
Examination of global policies and regulations impacting electric vehicles.
Case studies on policy-driven market developments.
Industry Internship/Research Project
Placement within the electric vehicle industry or research institution.
Application of knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Business and Economics of Electric Vehicles
Economic models, market dynamics, and business strategies in the electric vehicle industry.
Financial considerations and investment trends.
Electives (Choose at least 2):
Advanced Topics in Battery Safety
Electric Vehicle Integration with Renewable Energy
Electric Vehicle Fleet Management
Electric Vehicle Cybersecurity
Capstone Project:
Collaborative research project or industry-driven case study related to electric vehicle batteries, technology, and industry.
Seminar Series and Industry Symposiums:
Attendance and participation in seminars and symposiums led by industry experts, researchers, and thought leaders in electric vehicle battery technologies.