AE 168: Aerospace Vehicle Dynamics and Control
San Jose State University
Aircraft/spacecraft dynamics, stability and control. Linearization and Euler transformations. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. State space and transfer function analysis of dynamics of aerospace vehicles. Feedback control design and synthesis using advanced control techniques. Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): C or better in AE 140, AE 157, and AE 165, or graduate standing.
Average GPA: 3.70
Grade distribution records: 633 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 253 | 40.0% |
| A | 188 | 29.7% |
| A- | 61 | 9.6% |
| B+ | 29 | 4.6% |
| B | 45 | 7.1% |
| B- | 18 | 2.8% |
| C+ | 13 | 2.1% |
| C | 14 | 2.2% |
| C- | 6 | 0.9% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.2% |
| D | 1 | 0.2% |
| D- | 1 | 0.2% |
| F | 3 | 0.5% |
Based on 633 student grade records across 8 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Long K Lu 542 students, Average GPA 3.84
- Jeanine M Hunter 91 students, Average GPA 2.85