Mechanical Engineering
Aerodynamics of Aircraft
3 credits
Analysis of airfoils and wings. Potential flow, thin airfoil theory, lifting line analysis of wings. Predicting viscous drag. Numerical methods for analysis and design of airfoils and wings. Subsonic, transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flow. Credit will be granted for only one of MECH_V 481 or MECH_V 581. [3-1*-0]
Average
79.5%
Students
244
Sections
12
Grade distribution. <50: 3, 50-54: 4, 55-59: 2, 60-63: 10, 64-67: 10, 68-71: 16, 72-75: 23, 76-79: 22, 80-84: 45, 85-89: 35, 90-100: 40.
Historical Averages
2014–2025
Lowest section avg
73.7%
Highest section avg
84.3%
Terms offered
12
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Grade data from ubc-pair-grade-data.
| Section | Activity | Status | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Lecture | Open | Tue 11:00-12:30, Thu 11:00-12:30 | Sheldon Green |
| L1A | Laboratory | Open | Mon 11:00-12:00 | Sheldon Green |
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