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M E 452 - Principles of Heat Transfer

M E 452: Principles of Heat Transfer (3 units) at San Diego State University. 3 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: M E 350 and M E 360. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (2026-27), Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Major
Offered: Offered every term
Analytical and numerical solutions of steady and transient one- and two-dimensional conduction problems, forced and natural convection in external and internal flows, and thermal radiation. Applications.
Prerequisites
M E 350 and M E 360. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
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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.

3 sections in Spring 2027

Class #5681· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
75 of 75 seats open
Mon, Wed 3:30 PM-4:45 PM · HH 221
Class #10403· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
60 of 60 seats open
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00 AM-10:50 AM · M 265
Class #10334· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
70 of 70 seats open
Tue, Thu 8:00 AM-9:15 AM · ARTN 412

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