AE 160: Aerodynamics I
San Jose State University
Introduction to incompressible, inviscid and viscous aerodynamics through problem solving, computer simulations, water and wind-tunnel experiments, films, and service learning. Topics include aerodynamic forces and moments, flow classification and similarity, conservation laws with applications in the calculation of lift and drag, and boundary layer theory with emphasis on calculation of skin friction and pressure drag. Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): C" or better in MATH 31 and PHYS 50 or graduate standing. Corequisite(s): ENGR 100W.
Average GPA: 3.27
Grade distribution records: 730 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 64 | 8.8% |
| A | 198 | 27.1% |
| A- | 130 | 17.8% |
| B+ | 118 | 16.2% |
| B | 106 | 14.5% |
| B- | 22 | 3.0% |
| C+ | 10 | 1.4% |
| C | 18 | 2.5% |
| C- | 1 | 0.1% |
| D | 28 | 3.8% |
| F | 35 | 4.8% |
Based on 730 student grade records across 8 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Brian Henry Andrade 689 students, Average GPA 3.26
- Xuanhong An 41 students, Average GPA 3.46