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systems, the two-body problem, particle dynamics
and motion under inverse square forces, particularly
as applied to spacecraft orbit determinations,
trajectories, time of flight and maneuvers. Prerequisites:
PHY 3011.
SPS 3040 FUNDAMENTALS OF REMOTE
SENSING (3 credits). History, measurement philosophy,
orbits, vehicles, the nature of electromagnetic
radiation (EMR), blackbodies, Maxwell’s equations,
interaction of EMR with matter, polarization, radiance,
irradiance, radiative transfer and an overview of
ultraviolet, visible, infrared and microwave radiometry
and instrumentation. Prerequisites: PHY 2002.
SPS 4010 ASTROPHYSICS 1: INTRODUC-
TION TO STELLAR STRUCTURE AND EVO-
LUTION (3 credits). Introduces the physics of the
sun and stars. Includes properties of E&M radiation,
stellar distances and magnitudes, radiative
transfer, the sun, the ISM and star formation, stellar
evolution, stellar endpoints and variable stars.
Prerequisites: MTH 2201, PHY 3060.
SPS 4020 ASTROPHYSICS 2: GALACTIC
STRUCTURE AND COSMOLOGY (3 credits).
Includes galactic coordinates, galactic rotation
curve, N-body concepts and the virial theorem,
Galactic formation and evolution, external galaxies,
galaxy cluster evolution, Hubble’s law and the
distance scale, large-scale structure, cosmology
and the particle physics connection. Prerequisites:
SPS 4010.
SPS 4025 INTRODUCTION TO SPACE
PLASMA PHYSICS (3 credits). Introduces the
physics of ionized gases beginning with the subjects
of singe-particle motion, collection of particles,
fluid description of plasmas and magnetohydrodynamics.
Emphasizes the role of plasmas in solarterrestrial
space physics. Includes heliospheric,
magnetospheric and ionospheric topics. Prerequisites:
PHY 3440.
SPS 4030 PHYSICS OF THE ATMOSPHERE
(3 credits). Studies the behavior of Earth’s lower
atmosphere, including an introduction to comparative
planetology, atmospheric evolution, thermodynamics,
dynamics, waves and turbulence, clouds,
hurricanes, global circulation and global change.
Prerequisites: MTH 2201, PHY 3060.
SPS 4035 COMPARATIVE PLANETOLOGY (3
credits). Comprehensively surveys observations
from both space-based and Earth-based experimentation,
incorporated with the major planetary
bodies, asteroids, comets and other small orbitals.
Discusses both planetary interiors surface features
and atmospheres. Prerequisites: PHY 3060,
SPS 1020.
SPS 4110 SENIOR LABORATORY (2 credits).
Students conduct experiments in optics, atomic
structure, nuclear and solid state physics that are
basic to observations in space sciences. (Requirement:
Senior standing in space sciences.).
SPS 4200 SENIOR SEMINAR 1 (1 credits).
Includes reports and discussions on selected topics
in contemporary, experimental and theoretical
physics and space sciences. (Requirement: Student
must be within three semesters of graduation.)
SPS 4201 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPACE SCI-
ENCES (3 credits). Studies specific problems of
space sciences. (Requirement: Department head
approval.)
SPS 4210 SENIOR SEMINAR 2 (1 credits).
Includes reports and discussions on selected topics
in contemporary, experimental and theoretical
physics and space sciences. (Requirement: Student
must be within three semesters of graduation.) Prerequisites:
SPS 4200.
SPS 4301 INDEPENDENT STUDIES (3 credits).
Individual study of specific problems in
space sciences. (Requirement: Department head
approval.)
SPS 4400 SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEMS (3 credits).
The assembly, preparation and checkout for launch
of several space-launch systems built by different
manufacturers. Students review the actual procedures,
hardware and facilities used. (Requirement:
Instructor approval or senior standing.)
SPS 4401 MATERIAL PERFORMANCE (3
credits). Special requirements for materials used
in space flight hardware, including characterizing
and evaluation of performance and failure analysis
of the components. Uses the materials analytical
facilities at NASA/KSC. (Requirement: Instructor
approval or senior standing.)
SPS 4402 TELEMETRY AND SPACE COM-
PUTER SYSTEMS (3 credits). Concerns the
transmitted data stream from and to a typical
space vehicle during its mission. Also includes the
computer software and systems used to control
the vehicle. (Requirement: Instructor approval or
senior standing.)
SPS 4403 SMALL SATELLITE/PAYLOAD
INTEGRATION AND MISSION ANALYSIS (3
credits). Covers payload integration in conjunction
with actual shuttle payload activities at NASA/KSC.
Classes center on vehicle and payload systems
as they are being prepared for launch, including
spacecraft power, attitude control, communications,
etc. (Requirement: Instructor approval or
senior standing.)
SPS 4901 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
(3 credits). Individual research directed by a faculty
member. (Requirement: Department head
approval.)
SPS 4902 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
(3 credits). Individual research directed by a faculty
member. (Requirement: Department head
approval.)
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