AE 171A: Aircraft Design I
San Jose State University
First course in a two-semester sequence, in which students work in teams to complete the conceptual and preliminary design of an aircraft. Students are challenged to consider the relationship of aerospace engineering to the broader community. Lab 9 hours. Satisfies GE UD Area: 4.Self, Society, and Equality in the U.S. (Formerly Area S). Prerequisite(s): Must be senior in good standing with C or better in AE 20, AE 162, AE 165, and ENGR 100W, or graduate standing. Completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all UD GE courses. Pre/Corequisite(s): AE 164, AE 168, and ENGR 195A. Note(s): Meets GE Areas UD 4 and UD 3 when course is taken in combination with: AE 171B, ENGR 195A and ENGR 195B.
Average GPA: 3.27
Grade distribution records: 285 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 7 | 2.5% |
| A | 72 | 25.3% |
| A- | 36 | 12.6% |
| B+ | 49 | 17.2% |
| B | 64 | 22.5% |
| B- | 24 | 8.4% |
| C+ | 15 | 5.3% |
| C | 10 | 3.5% |
| C- | 5 | 1.8% |
| F | 3 | 1.1% |
Based on 285 student grade records across 8 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Gonzalo Eduardo Mendoza 285 students, Average GPA 3.27