Emerging Transportation Technologies 1

Course code APSM 2101

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to the emerging technologies within the automotive and autobody sectors. Students will learn about current vehicle structure manufacturing processes used in light weighting modern vehicles to meet the government mandated corporate average fuel economy. Students will learn the fundamentals of vehicle safety systems and advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) that automotive manufactures are incorporating into their vehicles to enhance passenger safety.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • ADAS history
    ADAS overview
    ADAS operation
    Additional features
    Ethical implications

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42477 January 6, 2026
to April 16, 2026
Lecture
Lab
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.