Aerospace Engineering · Fall 2026

SDSU A E 340 — Fluid Mechanics

3.00 units 3 enrollment options

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.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent registration in A E 280 AND; for aerospace or mechanical engineering majors - A E 220 [or M E 220]; for construction management, and civil, construction, or environmental engineering majors - CIV E 225.

  • A E 280 or Civ E 225
  • Credit or concurrent registration in A E 280 AND; for aerospace or mechanical engineering majors - A E 220 [or M E 220]; for construction management, and civil, construction, or environmental engineering majors - CIV E 225.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change
Class # Format Status Seats Time Location Professor RateMyProfessors
3667 Discussion In person Open 133 / 150 Tue/Thu 4:00 PM–5:15 PM NE 060 Mike Van Deelen Ii No RateMyProfessor match available
11945 Discussion Online asynchronous Open 22 / 30 TBA ONLINE Ignacio Sepulveda Oyarzun No RateMyProfessor match available
3668 Discussion In person Open 46 / 60 Tue/Thu 5:30 PM–6:45 PM GMCS 313 Farooq Rehman 1.1/5 · 9 reviews Difficulty 4.4 · 0% take again