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The paper provides an overview of introducing CAN instruction within an engineering education environment for computer, electrical and mechanical engineering majors. The paper outlines suggested CAN content, presents specific learning activities, and identifies possible CAN software and hardware resources. The Vector CANoe, MATLAB Vehicle Network Toolbox, and Lab VIEW CAN software environments are introduced as possible CAN software environments, and specific example course information is presented including information on learning activities and assessment outcomes. The intent of the paper is to encourage faculty to consider integrating CAN instruction within engineering education.

The paper presents initial development of a structure to offer lecture and laboratory experiences in vehicle engineering instruction as an option within existing engineering degree programs. Both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering majors may now complete a concentration option in Vehicle Systems that includes three new, specialized courses that required the development of new laboratory learning experiences. In addition, engineering students in various majors can select one or more of the courses without actually completing the concentration option. The paper focuses on using vehicle engineering as a platform to introduce and reinforce fundamental engineering principles and techniques in an atmosphere that embraces experiential learning in a laboratory environment. The paper will provide an overview of the vehicle engineering concentration with particular emphasis on the integration of laboratory content and initial outcomes assessment.