The basics of cybersecurity threat models, high risk attack areas of vehicles, classes of attacks, and protecting vehicles from attacks are introduced. Standards and protocols related to automotive cybersecurity will be covered. Cybersecurity methods and penetration testing for vehicles will also be presented. Attacking connected vehicles will be discussed by reviewing vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communications and wireless access protocols, such as IEEE 1609. Potential attacks on automated vehicles will be described.

Developed by Kettering University through CAAT seed funding, Design with Aluminum is an introductory course focusing on students' learning of basics of engineering design, properties, manufacturing processes, design aspects and design guidelines along with several real life examples and applications of aluminum alloy materials commonly used in automotive and other applications. The topics will be covered using 'Blended learning' and 'Flipped classroom' approaches. Being an introductory course, only basics of engineering design, mechanical and physical properties, mechanics (stress-strain relationships), and manufacturing processes as applied to body design are introduced. Where applicable, a comparison between steel and aluminum is presented and discussed. The lecture handouts, together with homework assignments, course projects, and exams are designed to train the targeted students in community colleges with basic math, CAD and mechanics experience, for associate degrees and/or certificate programs. A list of a few important references is provided at the end of each course module.

Design with Composite Materials is an introductory course focusing on students learning properties, manufacturing processes, and design guidelines of fiber-reinforced composite materials. The basics of composite properties, mechanics, and manufacturing processes are introduced. Design guidelines and drafting notations will be emphasized for composite components with various fiber-reinforcements such as unidirectional fibers, random short fibers, and laminate stacking sequences. The lecture handouts, together with homework assignments, course projects, and exams are designed to train the targeted students in community colleges with CAD experience, for associate degrees and/or certificate programs

A module derived from the course “Intro to Mechatronics” at Lawrence Technological University discussing vehicle dynamics and controls. Included materials are a Power Point presentation and LabVIEW simulation file. This resource was developed through seed funding from the CAAT.

Students will do practical laboratory-based studies on various sensors and data acquisition systems (DAQ), setting up test procedures, wiring up sensors for measurements, conducting experiments, recording experimental data, and analyzing test results. Gaining experience on estimating experimental vehicle characteristics and writing a test report is an important part of the course.

This module consists of a presentation and lab both concerning HEV safety and were developed to enhance automotive courses with HEV technologies through a seed grant from the CAAT. Some safety considerations discussed are wire sheathing color, safety gloves, insulated tools, multimeters, high voltage disabling procedures, and HEV smart keys. The lab will familiarize technicians with the safety precautions associated with working on HEVs such as dealing with high voltage and isolating these potentially dangerous circuits.

The following labs were developed by Lewis and Clark Community College to modify National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certified courses with HEV technologies. This project was funded by a seed grant from the CAAT.

This book is a compilation of created and remixed resources for use in various courses supporting the care and development of infants and toddlers. This textbook is intended to be pulled apart, remixed, reshared, and redistributed in the form that best meets your individual needs. For this reason, this resource has unique characteristics not typical of other textbooks.
• Each chapter or section is stand-alone. No chapter references another or makes statements such as “as you previously read.” This intentional design choice allows you to remix every section without concern about referencing a section you did not copy over.
• The chapters were created around topics we felt should be stand-alone and therefore had different length requirements. For this reason, you will notice a chapter might be 20 pages or 2.
• Chapters contain multiple sections to remix easily and create new and unique chapters for your individual needs.
• You might find repeat information within sections. Since each section is intended as a stand-alone section, information might be repeated within sections to give context to the subject matter. The beauty of OER is you have permission to delete and add as needed.
• We’ve made every effort to keep the original source with the content, as you remix be aware of the license types on each resource.
To best use a small window of time to complete this resource, we decided to forgo many of the extra “bells and whistles” one might find in traditional textbooks, including call-out boxes with additional resources, robust vignettes, and reflection questions. While we feel this resource contains much of the content needed for multiple infant and toddler courses, we eagerly await each improvement upon this resource the infant and toddler educator community bring forth.

This is an advanced automotive technology course that was developed as a three credit, senior level course for a mechanical engineering curriculum at Lawrence Technical University.

Included in this course are PowerPoint presentations, labs, assignments (answers are not provided), and syllabus. If you're an instructor and need access to answers and solutions, please contact the CAAT. The labs and workshops provide students with hands-on experience using 4x4 dynamometers, hydraulically-controlled systems, and simulation software. For a more comprehensive summary of the course, please refer to the syllabus.

The purpose of this course, "Joining Aluminum and Dissimilar Materials", is to provide the fundamental knowledge and hands on experience on joining techniques related to aluminum products needed for community college students, practicing technicians, or for the students in a 2-year Associate Degree Program. The course topics cover the main technologies of joining aluminum and other materials, as well as applications in automotive and other industries.

A PowerPoint presentation derived from the course “Intro to Mechatronics” at Lawrence Technological University that provides a general overview of the concepts and technologies incorporated into hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). This resource was developed through seed funding from the CAAT.

A mechatronics lab derived from the course “Intro to Mechatronics” at Lawrence Technological University introducing students to hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) planetary gearsets through Matlab software. This resource was developed through seed funding from the CAAT.

This is shell is a single place to find openly licensed resources developed for Early Childhood Education courses in health, safety, and nutrition. This includes a course outline that resources were developed for, the textbook in English, an assessment library, a video library, and sample modules for an online class. This resource will be updated with additional a complete online class once it is available.

Early childhood is a critical time in development. Many outcomes, both positive and negative, have their beginnings in these years. It is vital that children’s health and safety be protected. High-quality early care and education programs can play a valuable role in improving outcomes
for children.

This module is part of the course "Intro to Mechatronics" at Lawrence Technological University and was developed through seed funding from the CAAT. This module consists of a PowerPoint presentation and accelerometer LabVIEW lab. Discussed in the Power Point are automotive sensors, actuators, and their use in powertrain (energy use, drivability and performance), body (occupant needs), and chassis (vehicle handling and safety). Some of the types of these sensors are rotational (crank or cam position), pressure (EVAP system or MAP), exhaust gas (oxygen sensor), and actuators (air bag inflators, relays, and injectors). Also included is a section on DC and AC motors operation and their automotive applications (HEV drive motor, window motor, and seat motor). The lab will introduce students to developing data acquisition for sensors using National Instruments LabVIEW software. For instructors who would like solutions to the lab, please contact the CAAT.

Basic skill development in hand-forging steel, forge welding, scroll-forming, shaping, and joinery utilizing hammers, anvils, and coal and gas forges. Emphasis on techniques and processes to demonstrate versatility and skill.