SPST615  - Aerodynamics

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This course introduces the student to core concepts of aerodynamics, including fundamentals of inviscid, incompressible flow; compressible flow; shock waves/properties; compressible flow through nozzles, diffusers, and wind tunnels; subsonic compressible flow over airfoils; linear theory; elements of hypersonic flow, and boundary layers. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED COLLEGE ALGEBRA AND CALCULUS I BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE.

 

Prerequisites

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Corequisites

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Schedule of Classes

Registration Dates Course Dates Session
09/26/11 - 02/26/12 03/05/12 - 04/29/12 Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session
11/28/11 - 04/29/12 05/07/12 - 07/01/12 Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session
01/30/12 - 06/24/12 07/02/12 - 08/26/12 Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session

Course Materials

Book Title: Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators - if you would like to purchase the e-book, it is available at http://www.actechbooks.com/products/act017/
ISBN: 156027140X
Publication Info: Wing Aero Products, Inc.
Author: Hurt, H. H. Jr.
Unit Cost: $29.95

Book Title: Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, 5th ed. - if you would to purchase the e-book, it is available at www.coursesmart.com. You must be located in North America w/billing address in North America to purchase from this site.
ISBN: 0073398101
Publication Info: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
Author: Anderson, John
Unit Cost: $225.00

 
 
 

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