The Science of Spaceflight

SCI160

Investigation of the history and science of spaceflight, including the social, political, historical, and scientific implications of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) space program. Topics include an overview of our solar system, history of manned spaceflight, science of propulsion systems and orbits, operational facts about space vehicles, physical laws that govern spaceflight and planetary motion, living and working in space, spacesuit design, satellites and space telescopes, space stations, future ventures into space, and the effect space technology has on society. Emphasis on conceptual models, although some mathematical analysis and problem solving is involved. (Science, Technology and Society) As needed.

3 Credits: 3 Lecture

Prerequisites:
ENL111 and MTH006; or
ENL111 and MTH008; or
ENL111 and Placement by Examination