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A E 302 - High Speed Aerodynamics

A E 302: High Speed Aerodynamics (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent registration in A E 301 and A E 340. Counts toward Aerospace Engineering, B.S. (2026-27), Aerospace Engineering, B.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Major
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)
Normal shocks, one-dimensional governing flow equations, shock-expansion theory, small perturbation theory for subsonic and supersonic flow, supersonic flows in nozzles and diffusers, thermodynamics of high-speed flow.
Prerequisites
Credit or concurrent registration in A E 301 and A E 340.
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From the catalog

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 #6043· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
135 of 135 seats open
Mon, Wed 4:00 PM-5:15 PM · BT 161

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