ME 165: Computer-Aided Design
San Jose State University
Product development; geometric modeling using curves, surfaces, and solids; top-down and bottom-up assembly; mechanisms and motion analysis; introductory topics on finite element analysis, design optimization, and computer-aided manufacturing. Prerequisite(s) for ME 165: ME 20, CE 112, and either ME 130 or MATH 39, (each with a grade of "C-" or better). Allowed Declared Majors: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. Prerequisite(s) for ME 265: BSME or Instructor Consent.
Average GPA: 3.11
Grade distribution records: 730 students across 15 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 25 | 3.4% |
| A | 247 | 33.8% |
| A- | 85 | 11.6% |
| B+ | 61 | 8.4% |
| B | 92 | 12.6% |
| B- | 57 | 7.8% |
| C+ | 43 | 5.9% |
| C | 36 | 4.9% |
| C- | 23 | 3.2% |
| D+ | 10 | 1.4% |
| D | 10 | 1.4% |
| D- | 7 | 1.0% |
| F | 34 | 4.7% |
Based on 730 student grade records across 15 terms and 7 professors.
Instructors
- Susan Marie Bowley 420 students, Average GPA 3.11
- Eduardo Chan 101 students, Average GPA 2.55
- Chen Yao 74 students, Average GPA 3.37
- Amir Armani 48 students, Average GPA 3.10
- Bryan Camangeg Asuncion 39 students, Average GPA 3.79
- Amir Ghazanfari 24 students, Average GPA 3.05
- Edward A Cydzik 24 students, Average GPA 3.66