AEROENG 120

Introduction to Space Engineering

4 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces engineering students to the space environment, the engineering challenges faced when designing spacecraft and instrumentation for the space environment, and the design and analysis tools used to address those challenges.

Topics

The objectives of the course are: · Familiarize students with the space environment and the challenges faced when designing instruments and spacecraft that are delivered to and operate in the terrestrial, heliospheric, and planetary space environments. · Present and demonstrate the use of a core set of concepts and tools required for space engineering.
Upon completing this course, the students will have familiarity with the challenges posed by the space environment. They will also have gained expertise in the design and analysis tools required to successfully design and demonstrate the operation of instruments and spacecraft for the space environment.

Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes

Prerequisites & course information

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Sources

Course catalogue ↗2026-2027