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A E 260 - Programming and Numerical Methods in Aerospace

A E 260: Programming and Numerical Methods in Aerospace (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: MATH 151 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Counts toward Aerospace Engineering, B.S. (2026-27), Aerospace Engineering, B.S. (2025-26).

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3 units
  • Preparation for the Major
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)

Counts toward

Basic programming concepts and numerical methods for aerospace applications. Hands-on MATLAB programming. Branching, data structure, debugging, functions, iteration, plotting, recursion. Common numerical methods in aerospace engineering to include interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, regression. Simulink is introduced with aerospace applications.
Prerequisites
MATH 151 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Typically offered
Fall/Spring

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #5813· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
100 of 100 seats open
Mon, Wed 7:00 PM-8:15 PM · PS 130
Behrooz Amini4.5(18)

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