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A E 340 - Fluid Mechanics

A E 340: Fluid Mechanics (3 units) at San Diego State University. 2 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent registration in A E 280 and for aerospace or mechanical engineering majors, A E 220 [or M E 220] or for construction management, and civil, construction, or environmental engineering majors, CIV E 225. Counts toward Aerospace Engineering, B.S. (2026-27), Aerospace Engineering, B.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Major
  • Major Restriction for Registration
Offered: Offered every term
Dimensional analysis and modeling, drag forces on moving or immersed objects, fluid dynamic equations and the first law of thermodynamics, fluid statics. Laminar and turbulent flow of liquids and gases in channels, nozzles, and pipes. Reversible and irreversible processes. Not open to students with credit in Mechanical Engineering 360.
Prerequisites
Credit or concurrent registration in A E 280 and for aerospace or mechanical engineering majors, A E 220 [or M E 220] or for construction management, and civil, construction, or environmental engineering majors, CIV E 225.

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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

2 sections in Spring 2027

Class #5815· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
140 of 140 seats open
Mon, Wed 5:30 PM-6:45 PM · HH 130
Class #9003· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
40 of 40 seats open
Tue, Thu 5:30 PM-6:45 PM · GMCS 305

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