Application of CRUISE Software on Course Design for Car Design

Abstract

Considering increasing applications of virtual simulation technology in education and the background of thorough revolution on vehicle engineering practical teaching, this paper tried to introduce CRUISE software—a kind of virtual simulation technology into curriculum design for car design in undergraduate education. In this paper, teaching organization model and specific implement steps have been proposed. Teaching reform practice showed that CRUISE software provided a simulation platform to students with analysis and design. A knowledgeable course has been turned into a researching course based on this platform, which is an effective method for increasing students’ engineering ability.