ELECTRIFIED POWERTRAIN SYSTEMS

EPD 620

Course Description

Micro, mild, full, and plug-in electrical powertrain systems, their components and the interactions between them, with special attention paid to generators, motors, and inverters. Learn about key metrics for sizing and matching components based on performance.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing or declared in Capstone Certificate in Powertrain Electrification

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average

3.76

-2.99% from Historical

Completion Rate

95.24%

-2.38% from Historical

A Rate

85.71%

-7.52% from Historical

Class Size

53.66% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Heather SMITH

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Steve CIATTI

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