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AAE 490E Course Details

Prerequisites:
  • ECE 201 and Junior-level standing

Text/Notes:

  • Fortesque and Stark, Spacecraft Systems Engineering, Wiley Publishing Co., 1995.
  • The course will stress course notes, so good class attendance practices are strongly encouraged.

Homework:

  • Assignments handed out each week (approximately) and due one week later at the beginning of class.
  • NO late assignments will be accepted for any reason.
  • Collaboration on assignments is encouraged assuming the final product is distinct.

Satellite of the Week:

  • Groups of 3-4 students will provide 20 minute presentation on selected satellites (more detailed description to follow)

Exams:

  • Two exams will be scheduled during the semester.
  • A comprehensive final will be given during the scheduled time.

Course Grade:

  Homework
Satellite of the Week Lecture
Mid-semester Exams
Final Exam
20%
10%
40%
30%