ME 157: Mechanical Systems Design
San Jose State University
Focus on machine systems components including fatigue failure, shafts and shaft components, bearings, gears, threaded fasteners, weldments, and springs. Introduction to brakes, clutches, couplings, belts, and chains. Introduction to fracture mechanics. Introduction to polymers and composite materials. Prerequisite(s): ME 154, ME 130 with a grade of 'C-' or better. Pre/Co-requisite(s): ME 110
Average GPA: 3.32
Grade distribution records: 713 students across 9 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 10 | 1.4% |
| A | 192 | 26.9% |
| A- | 129 | 18.1% |
| B+ | 96 | 13.5% |
| B | 152 | 21.3% |
| B- | 56 | 7.9% |
| C+ | 28 | 3.9% |
| C | 36 | 5.0% |
| C- | 11 | 1.5% |
| D | 1 | 0.1% |
| D- | 1 | 0.1% |
| F | 1 | 0.1% |
Based on 713 student grade records across 9 terms and 6 professors.
Instructors
- Amir Ghazanfari 203 students, Average GPA 3.37
- Yunjian Qiu 161 students, Average GPA 3.40
- Keith S. Yi 154 students, Average GPA 3.54
- Raymond K Yee 140 students, Average GPA 3.04
- Amir Armani 30 students, Average GPA 3.10
- Kourosh Youssefi 25 students, Average GPA 2.83