Space Studies Certificate
(16 semester hours)

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Objectives

  • Discuss, describe and distinguish between the characteristics of each planet in our solar system.
  • Describe rocket fundamentals including propellants, combustion principles and general components.
  • Analyze the principles of manned and unmanned flight, both within and outside of the Earth’s atmosphere.

SC104 / SCI 104 - Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCI 104 L - Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC478 / SPS 317 - Introduction to Orbital Mechanics
Choose 9 Credit Hours (3 courses)  from:
IR377 / SPS 312 - Introduction to Space Flight,
IR475 / SPS 315 - National Space Organization,
IR476 / SPS 314 - History of Space,
SC396 / SPS 313 - Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors









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