| Bachelor of Science in Space Studies | |
The Space Studies program is a unique blend of the study of space science, management, operations, economy, and national security. Students in this program will take a general program. After completing the core courses, Students will take four courses that cover space station, satellite, space craft or transportation systems, as well as courses in planetary and space explorations, space weapons, space weather and astronomy. |
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Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Bachelor of Science in Space Studies also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of space studies, graduates in this degree program will be able to: Research and Analysis - Conduct fundamental quantitative and qualitative research related to space systems and theory.
- Analyze the principles of manned and unmanned flight outside of the Earth’s atmosphere.
Scientific Investigation - Calculate and apply basic laws of planetary motion and gravitation, including two-body mechanics.
- Describe rocket fundamentals including propellants, combustion principles and general components.
National and International Security - Assess the institutions of space law and determine how these institutions affect applications such as commercial and private satellite sales and arms control.
- Describe the role(s) of key space organizations in the United States.
- Evaluate the political and commercial significance of major national and international space endeavors, including past, current and planned.
- Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of space systems in modern warfare, including manned and unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as space-based platforms.
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Degree Program Requirements | Required Course - 3 semester hours | | | | | | | | | |
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General Education Requirements (38 semester hours) |
| English Composition - 6 semester hours | | | | | EN101 / ENGL101 - Proficiency in Writing [Required] EN102 / ENGL102 - Effectiveness in Writing EN202 / ENGL200 - Composition and Literature
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| Social Sciences - 6 semester hours | | | | | SS101 / ECON101 - Microeconomics SS102 / ECON102 - Macroeconomics SS111 / GEOG101 - Introduction to Geography SS133 / SOCI111 - Introduction to Sociology SS134 / PSYC101 - Introduction to Psychology SS190 / ANTH100 - Introduction to Anthropology SS210 / CHFD220 - Human Sexuality SO220 / SOCI220 - American Popular Culture
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| Science - 8 semester hours including the required 1 hour lab | | | | | SC100 / SCIN100 - Introduction to Biology SC198 / SCIN101 - Introduction to Biology Lab SC101 / SCIN102 - Introduction to Chemistry SC199 / SCIN103 - Introduction to Chemistry Lab SC102 / SCIN104 - Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology SC122 / SCIN105 - Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab SC103 / SCIN106 - Introduction to Physics SC123 / SCIN107 - Introduction to Physics Lab SC104 / SCIN108 - Introduction to Astronomy SC124 / SCIN109 - Introduction to Astronomy Lab SC106 / SCIN110 - Introduction to Oceanography SC126 / SCIN111 - Introduction to Oceanography Lab SC107 / SCIN112 - Introduction to Meteorology SC127 / SCIN113 - Introduction to Meteorology Lab SC108 / SCIN114 - Introduction to Physical Geology SC128 / SCIN115 - Introduction to Physical Geology Lab SC105 / SCIN116 - Introduction to Forestry SC125 / SCIN117 - Introduction to Forestry Lab SC110 / SCIN118 - Introduction to Human Ecology SC120 / SCIN119 - Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
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| Mathematics - 3 semester hours | | | | | MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus
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| History - 6 semester hours | | | | | HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877 HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877 HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650 HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650 HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization since The Thirty Years War HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877 HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877
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| Humanities - 3 semester hours | | | | | HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101] HM103 / FREN100 - French I HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103] HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105] HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107] HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin) HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109] HM111 / GERM100 - German I HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111] HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation HM230 / RELS201 - Introduction to World Religions HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation HM277 / PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking
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| Literature - 3 semester hours | | | | | All literature courses require successful completion of EN101 - Proficiency in Writing or EN102 - Effectiveness in Writing HM201 / LITR220 - American Literature before the Civil War HM202 / LITR221 - American Literature from The Civil War to Present HM221 / LITR210 - English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century HM222 / LITR211 - English Literature: 18th Century to Present HM211 / LITR201 - World Literature through the Renaissance HM212 / LITR202 - World Literature since the Renaissance
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| Political Science - 3 semester hours | | | | | | | | | |
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| Core Courses (38 semester hours) | | | | | - MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
- MA113 / MATH111 - Trigonometry
- SC103 / SCIN103 - Introduction to Physics
- SC123 / SCIN103L - Physics Lab
- SC104 / SCIN104 - Introduction to Astronomy
- SC124 / SCIN104L - Astronomy Lab
- IR377 / SPST301 - Introduction to Space Flight
- IR393 / SPST306 - Human Space Flight
- IR394 / SPST307 - Space Policy
- IR475 / SPST304 - National Space Organization
- IR476 / SPST303 - History of Space
- IR477 / SPST300 - Introduction to Space Studies
- SC396 / SPST302 - Comets, Asteroids, and Meteorites
- SC478 / SPST305 - Introduction to Orbital Mechanics
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| Major Courses (12 semester hours) | | | | | Select four (4) courses from the list below. - IR483 / SPST415 - Space Station Systems and Operations
- IR484 / SPST425 - Satellite and Spacecraft Systems
- IR485 / SPST435 - Planetary and Space Exploration
- IR486 / SPST445 - Space Transportation Systems
- IR495 / SPST455 - Space Weapons and Missile Defense
- IR496 / SPST465 - Space Weather
- IR497 / SPST475 - History of Astronomy
- IR400 / SPST490 - Independent Study: Aerospace Studies
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| Electives (33 semester hours) | | | | | Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill core or major requirements. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major. | | | | |
Total = 124 semester credits |
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