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ME-4234: Aerospace Propulsion Systems

Description: Design principles and performance analysis of atmospheric and space propulsion engines and systems. Application of thermodynamics, compressible fluid flow and combustion fundamentals to the design of gas turbine and rocket engines and components, including inlets, turbomachines, combustors, and nozzles. Matching of propulsion system to vehicle requirements. Must have a C- or better in pre-requisites ME 3404 and ME 3124 or AOE 3114 and AOE 3134.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: AOE-3114 and ((AOE-3264 or AOE-3164) or ME-3414) and ME-2134

Required By: AOE-4174, ME-4174

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: AOE-4234

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 5

Average GPA: 2.82 (rounds to B-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 34.76%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 26.23%

Gregory Young202411.9%20.3%15.6%5.4%7.8%39.0%2.383
Kevin T Lowe202069.0%8.3%7.2%4.2%4.2%7.1%3.492

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2021Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W