College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Aerospace Engineering Department
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Aerospace Engineering Department
Advisor
Kira Abercromby, College of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
Funding Source
Cal Poly Aerospace Engineering Department
Acknowledgements
Dr. Vijayakumar
Date
10-2025
Abstract/Summary
Traditional orbital mechanics courses typically start with simpler problems that can be solved on paper, gradually progressing to more complex problems that require computational tools. In the AERO department, we have traditionally used MATLAB for these computational tasks. However, the industry is increasingly shifting toward platforms like Python for coding these types of problems. Additionally, with the rapid rise of AI, tools like ChatGPT are now at the forefront of code generation. To stay ahead, students need to learn how to generate code using AI and assess whether the generated code is functioning as expected. This SURP will have students solve problems in both MATLAB and Python, then compare their solutions with AI-generated code. As part of the project, a database of best practices will be developed, and a paper will be written for ASEE.
October 1, 2025.
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URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/ceng_surp/134