Aerospace Engineering · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU A E 303 — Experimental Aerodynamics

2.00 units 3 enrollment options

Operating characteristics of subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels. Aerodynamic characteristics of wings and bodies. Flow visualization techniques. Force, moment and pressure distribution measurement. Use of hot-wire anemometer and schlieren equipment.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: A E 341 and credit or concurrent registration in A E 301.

A E 341 and credit or concurrent registration in A E 301.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
10241 Discussion	In person	Open	29 / 30	Mon 12:30 PM–1:20 PM	SSW 2650	Xiaofeng Liu	3.2/5 · 45 reviews Difficulty 4.4 · 60% take again
10242 Laboratory	In person	Open	29 / 30	Mon 1:30 PM–4:10 PM	E 123	Xiaofeng Liu	3.2/5 · 45 reviews Difficulty 4.4 · 60% take again

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
1002 Discussion	In person	Open	0 / 70	Thu 12:30 PM–1:20 PM	PSFA 310	Xiaofeng Liu	3.2/5 · 45 reviews Difficulty 4.4 · 60% take again
1003 Laboratory	In person	Open	0 / 70	Thu 1:30 PM–4:10 PM	E 123	Xiaofeng Liu	3.2/5 · 45 reviews Difficulty 4.4 · 60% take again
1004 Discussion	In person	Open	0 / 75	Tue 12:30 PM–1:20 PM	PSFA 310	Xiaofeng Liu	3.2/5 · 45 reviews Difficulty 4.4 · 60% take again
1005 Laboratory	In person	Open	0 / 75	Tue 1:30 PM–4:10 PM	E 123	Xiaofeng Liu	3.2/5 · 45 reviews Difficulty 4.4 · 60% take again

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