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Campus Course Schedule
Upcoming coursesFor a list of online courses click here.The following courses are tentatively scheduled to be offered as part of the online program. Note that courses 593, 996, 997, 998 are available every semester and require department approval prior to registration---contact Bev Fetter. 
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Intro Science Fiction |
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Visionaries |
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Pioneers |
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WW2 |
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Space Cadets |
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Nukes & ICBMs |
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IGY |
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Sputnik and Explorer |
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Early Military Spaceflight |
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Space Policy 1955-1961 |
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NASA, Mercury and Gemini |
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Apollo |
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Space Applications |
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Golden Age of Planetary Exploration |
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Beginnings of Space Astrophysics |
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Shuttle |
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ISS |
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Solar System Exploration |
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The Exploration of Mars |
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Great Observatories |
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Commercial Space |
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Militarization of Space |
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International Space |
Required Textbooks:
THIS NEW OCEAN by William E. Burrows, 1985 Modern Library ISBN: 978-0375754852
SPACE AND THE AMERICAN IMAGINATION by Howard E. McCurdy, 2011, John Hopkins University Press, ISBN-13: 978-0801898686 (paperback)
Recommended Textbook:
THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH by Walter A. McDougall, 2008, ACLS Humanities, ISBN: 978-1597404280 (paperback)
Whalen, David, whalen@space.edu
SpSt 561 Public Administration of Space Technology Social course ; Sub-discipline: Business
This course is an advanced graduate-level review of Public Administration theories as applied to the implementation of space technology programs. In this course, the political, organizational, and technical variables that affect the management processes of space organizations are examined.
Pre-requisite: SpSt 501, and SpSt 560 or SpSt 541.
This course was previously offered as SpSt 525 Public Administration and Technology Assessment of Space Technology - DO NOT REPEAT
SPST 561 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY
Topical Outline
Historical perspective
Intellectual heritage
Political heritage
Stateless origins
“Chinking in”
Rise of professional technocracy
20th Century development
Contemporary public administration
Rational model
New Public Administration model
New Public Management model
Principles & practices of US Federal space-related organizations
Review of Federal government organization
Regulatory environment
Operations environment
Planning, Programming, & Budgeting process
Specific principals & actors
Organizational culture
Formative NASA culture
Apollo & Post-Apollo
FBC & Post-Columbia
Organizational decision-making
Challenger launch decision
Faster, Better, Cheaper philosophy
Columbia
Management of space technology
Program management
Systems management
Case study: Apollo
Case study: Space Shuttle
Case study: Constellation
TEXTBOOKS:
Required: "Theories of Public Organization" by Robert B. Denhardt. Publisher: Thomson-Wadsworth. 5th Edition. ISBN: 0-495-09706-3
Required: "Preface to Public Administration: A Search for Themes and Direction" by Richard J. Stillman II. 2nd Edition. Publisher: Chatalaine Press. ISBN: 1-57420-065-8
OUT OF PRINT--USED AVAILABLE
Casler, James, casler@space.edu
SpSt 574 Remote Sensing in Developing Countries Social course; Sub-discipline: Policy
This course will introduce students to remote sensing programs in developing countries and typical remote sensing application areas pertinent to developing countries, such as potable water, forest fires, vector diseases, environmental degradation, food security, fisheries, floods, droughts, crop pests, etc. with case studies.
Pre-requisistes: SpSt 501 or SpSt 522 or GEOG 475 or permission of the instructor.
No Textbooks required or recommended for this course.
Seelan, Santhosh, Seelan@space.edu
SpSt 595 Space Studies Capstone The capstone course integrates, extends and applies knowledge learned in earlier Space Studies courses and reading. The major component of this course is a collaborative project inter-relating policy, technology and science. This course is required for online students who select the non-thesis option and can be taken after completing at least 21 credits in the program, or with the permission of the instructor. The course begins in the fall semester and concludes with an intensive 7 day capstone experience on the UND campus in the spring.
Even though this course extends through the spring semester, it does NOT count as a course enrollment for the spring semester. Students may be enrolled in a different course; submit a leave of absence, or register for SpSt 996 Continuing Enrollment to maintain enrollment for the semester.
Additional course fee of $110 assessed to cover Capstone Week expenses.
Pre-requisites: SpSt 501 and 502.
Textbooks: None
SpSt Faculty
Spring 2014
SpSt 200 Introduction to Space Studies An introduction to a range of topics in space studies including: an overview of planetary science, stellar evolution and the history of the universe; a brief view of the history of national and international activities, an examination of the fundamentals of space flight and human activity in space, a review of some of the current problems and issues in the space arena, and a projection of the future course of space activities in the coming decades.
This is a required course for an undergraduate minor in space studies.
This course is not eligible for graduate credit.
Textbook - Required: National Geographic Encyclopedia of Spaceby Linda K. Glover. 2004 Edition, published by National Geographic. ISBN-10: 0792273192; ISBN-13: 978-0792273196
Gaffey, Mike, gaffey@space.edu
SpSt 270 History of the Space Age This course introduces students to the history of human endeavors in space. These include the development of rocketry, the influence of amateur societies and science fiction, the military development of ballistic missiles, and human and robotic spaceflight.
Pre-requisite: SpSt 200 or HIST 102 or 104, or consent of the instructor.
This course is not eligible for graduate credit.
SpSt 270: History of the Space Age
Typical Course Outline
1. Introduction/Space Rationale/Space History Periods
2. Science Fiction/Exploration/Tempest
3. Frontiers/Forbidden Planet
4. Visionaries
5. Melies/Aelita/FIM
6. Pioneers
7. Flash Gordon
8. Rumors of War, Shape of Things to Come
9. WW2 and the V2 (A4)
10. Nukes
11. Day the Earth Stood Still, Duck & Cover
12. Space Cadets
13. Disney/DM/Conquest
14. ICBMs
15. Sputnik
16. Sputnik Declassified
17. Launch Vehicles
18. A Point in Time
19. Apollo
20. Shadow of the Moon
21. Space Science
22. Space Applications
23. 2001/Strangelove
24. Shuttle
25. Station
26. Orphans of Apollo
27. Globalization
28. Mars
29. Mars Underground
30. Wrap-up
Items in bold are videos: mostly science fiction in the first half of the course, mostly documentaries in the second half of the course.
Required Textbook: "Space and the American Imagination" by Howard McCurdy. 2011 Edition published by Johns Hopkins University Press, ISBN: 978-0801898686 Paperback
Recommended Textbook: "This New Ocean: The Story of the First Space Age" by William Burrows. 1999 edition published by Modern Library. ISBN: 978-0375754852 Paperback
Whalen, David, whalen@space.edu
SpSt 300 The Case for Space This is a multidisciplinary course that will examine the rationales for a wide variety of space exploration and development activities. Topics will include human space flight, space science missions, military and commercial space activities, space resource utilization, and the benefits and problems that society derives from these activities. The socio-economic, socio-political and multi-cultural impact of space activities--- nationally and globally---will be discussed and debated with the goal of providing students with a broad perspective of the varying effects of space activities on modern society.
Pre-requisite: SpSt 200 or consent of instructor.
Textbooks - ALL REQUIRED:
1 - The American Congress, Steven S. Smith, Jason M. Roberts, Ryan J. Vander Wielen, ISBN-10: 1107654351 ISBN-13: 978-1107654358 Paperback
2 - Spaceflight and the Myth of Presidential Leadership, Roger D. Launius, Howard E. McCurdy, ISBN-10: 0252066324 | ISBN-13: 978-0252066320 Paperback
3 - Emerging Space Powers: The New Space Programs of Asia, the Middle East and South America by Brian Harvey, Henk H. F. Smid, Theo Priard ISBN-10: 1441908730 ISBN-13: 978-1441908735 Paperback
Hardersen, Paul, hardersen@space.edu
SpSt 405 Space Mission Design Technical course; Sub-discipline: Space Engineering
A team design project to develop the requirements for a space mission. The specific mission will vary from time to time. Design teams will work on selected portions of the mission. Accompanying lectures will provide background material.
An educational background that includes trigonometry and vector algebra is strongly recommended.
Prerequisite for undergraduates is SpSt 200 or consent of the instructor.
Graduate students registering for this course will require a special permission number obtained from Bev Fetter to over-ride a missing undergraduate pre-req.
Required Textbook: "Space Mission Analysis and Design", by James R. Wertz & Wiley J. Larson, 3rd Edition, ISBN: 1-881883-10-8 Paperback
Suggested Textbook: "Understanding Space: An Introduction to Astronautics +website" by Jerry Sellers, 3rd Edition by Learning Solutions. ISBN-13: 978-0077230302 Hardcover
Fevig, Ron, rfevig@aero.und.edu
SpSt 410 Life Support Systems Technical course; Sub-discipline: Human Factors
A review of the physiological effects of living in space including a discussion of current and near-term life support systems for the provision of oxygen, water, food, and radiation protection. In addition, a review will be made of the issues associated with the development of fully closed ecological life support systems, which will be essential to the long-term development of space.
An educational background that includes algebra and probability & statistics is recommended.
Undergraduate prerequisite is SpSt 200 or consent of the instructor.
Graduate students registering for this course will require a special permission number obtained from Bev Fetter to over-ride a missing undergraduate pre-req.
COURSE TOPICS
Space environments & hazards
Space environments physics/chemistry & physiological effects
Life Support (LS) goals & requirements for human subjects in space
Primary LS elements and systems for space
Air supply and revitalization
Water purification technologies
Food supplies & preservation
Environmental Control (EC) in space
Temperature & humidity control
Microbiology of space flight
Space debris & physical hazards
Radiation
Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) and space suit design principles
Human physiology and its adaptations to space, Space Adaptation Syndrome (SAS)
Respiratory function and oxygen demands
Heart & blood vessels in space
Muscular – skeletal systems
Orientation & balance in space
Blood & immune systems
Psychological conditions of space flight
Artificial environments & Habitability Concept
Advanced scenarios of life support in space
Plants in space & Closed Ecological Systems (CES) for life support
TEXTBOOKS:
Required:
1-Spaceflight Life Support and Biospherics by Peter Eckhart. Publisher: Kluwer. 1996 Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1881883043 Paperback
2-Fundamentals of Space Life Sciences by Suzanne Churchill et al. Publisher: Krieger. 1997 Edition, ISBN-13: 0894640518 Hardcover
Rygalov, Vadim, vrygalov@space.edu
SpSt 506 Advanced Orbital Mechanics Technical Course; Sub-discipline: Space Engineering
This course provides a working knowledge of the field of orbital mechanics including the use of appropriate mathematical and computational techniques, the analysis of professional papers in orbital mechanics, and applying the appropriate techniques to solve orbital mechanics problems. Topics covered include orbital elements, perturbations, coordinate systems, orbit determination, and multi-body gravitational problems.
Prerequisites: SpSt 500 and Math 266 Elementary Differential Equations or the equivalent.
Required textbook: "Orbital Mechanics" by John E. Prussing and Bruce A. Conway. 1993 edition published by Oxford University Press ISBN-10: 0195078349 ISBN-13: 978-0195078343
Fevig, Ron, rfevig@aero.und.edu
SpSt 520 Asteroids, Meteorites & Comets Technical course; Sub-discipline: Planetary Science
The small bodies of the solar system are clues to its origin. All planets and larger moons have been chemically transferred, but many asteroids, meteorites and comets are apparently little modified from the time of their origin 4.5 billion years ago. Each of these classes of objects is investigated separately, and relationships between them are examined.
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: SpSt 501 or consent of instructor.
SPST 520 – Asteroids, Meteorites, Comets
Topical Outline
Introduction to Course / Overview of Topics
Basics of Mineralogy and Geochemistry
Introduction to Meteorites
Introduction to Asteroids
Introduction to Asteroids
Basics Principles of Orbits
Overview and History of Meteoritics
Chondrites
Achondrites
Iron and Stony-iron Meteorites
Asteroid Sizes, Rotations and Families
Asteroid Surface Compositions
Chondritic Parent Bodies
Achondrite Parent Bodies
Iron and Stony-Iron Parent Bodies
Diversity of Asteroids and Meteorite Parent Bodies
Delivering Meteorites from Asteroids
Gaspra, Ida, Mathilde, and Eros
Importance of Asteroids and Meteorites
Compositions of Comets
Origin and Evolution of Comets
Interplanetary Dust
Meteor Showers
Lunar and Martian Meteorites, Tektites & Impacts
Comets, Asteroids and the Origin the Solar System
Comets, Asteroids and the Origin of Life
Summary and Overview
Required Textbooks:
1) Meteorites and Their Parent Bodies (2nd Ed) by H. Y. McSween, Jr. published by Cambridge ISBN: 0-521-58751-4 paperback
2) The New Solar System (4th Ed) by Beatty, Petersen and Chaikin published by Cambridge ISBN: 0-521-64183-7 hardcover (The pages of this book can be downloaded---somewhat awkwardly-- following instructions provided on the class website. Currently, this book is out of print but relatively inexpensive copies can be obtained from a variety of internet book dealers.)
Gaffey, Mike, gaffey@space.edu
SpSt 560 Space Politics and Policy Social Course; Sub-discipline: Policy
This course serves as a graduate-level introduction to the field of Public Policy as applied to Space Policy. The course surveys the evolution of Space Policy at several levels of analysis including context, political actors and institutions, political processes, and policy outcomes, and assesses the symbiotic relationships between policy, technology, and science.
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: SpSt 501 or consent of instructor.
Required: REVISED 12-12-11 "John F. Kennedy & the Race to the Moon" by John M. Logsdon. 2010 Edition published by Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN: 978-0230110106 Hardcover
Also Required: "Spaceflight and the Myth of Presidential Leadership" by Roger D. Launius. 1997 Edition published by University of Illinois Press. ISBN: 0252066324 Paperback
Whalen, David, whalen@space.edu
SpSt 570 Adv. Topics in SpSt: Risk Management for Space Organizations Social Course; Sub-disclipline: Management
This course includes a systematic approach to the principles and practices of risk management in the space industry from project initiation through planning, implementation, control and closeout. It discusses various techniques and models for qualitative and quantitative risk assessment and risk mitigation in such areas as cost, schedule, and performance. Decision making under conditions of uncertainty and risk is also discussed.
Course Objectives:
The primary objectives are to provide the student with an understanding of:
- The general structure of risk management
- The concepts of risk planning, identification, analysis, and mitigation
- Various risk management tools and techniques
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Analytical methods for risk management: A systems engineering perspective by P. R. Garvey published by Chapman & Hall. ISBN-13: 978 1 58488 637 2 (Hardcover)
Casler, James, casler@space.edu
SpSt 590 Space Studies Colloquium Required course
A series of invited lectures presented by visiting lecturers and faculty.
May be repeated up to 2 credits.
Graded as pass/fail.
Textbooks: None
Gaffey, Mike, gaffey@space.edu
Fall 2014
SpSt 200 Introduction to Space Studies An introduction to a range of topics in space studies including: an overview of planetary science, stellar evolution and the history of the universe; a brief view of the history of national and international activities, an examination of the fundamentals of space flight and human activity in space, a review of some of the current problems and issues in the space arena, and a projection of the future course of space activities in the coming decades.
This is a required course for an undergraduate minor in space studies.
This course is not eligible for graduate credit.
Textbook - Required: National Geographic Encyclopedia of Spaceby Linda K. Glover. 2004 Edition, published by National Geographic. ISBN-10: 0792273192; ISBN-13: 978-0792273196
Gaffey, Mike, gaffey@space.edu
SpSt 360 NASA An examination of the National Aeronautics ad Space Administration (NASA). NASA was formed in 1958 out of the existing National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics (NACA) and elements from the Army and Navy--but not the Air Force--space programs. This course will examine the technologies, the history and the politics involved in each of the NASA elements--including the one "new" center not inherited from earlier organizations: the Johnson Space Center in Houston. This course will conclude with a picture of NASA today.
Pre-requisite: SpSt 200 or consent of instructor
No Required Textbook.
Recommended Textbooks:
NASA: A History of the Civil Space Program by Roger Launius (paperback) Published by Krieger. ISBN-13: 978-0894647277
Orders of Magnitude: History of the NACA and NASA, 1915-1990
by Roger Bilstein (paperback) Published by U.S. Gov't Printing July 1989. ISBN-13: 978-0160042591
Whalen, David, whalen@space.edu
SpSt 425 Observational Astronomy Technical Course; Sub-discipline: Applications
This course provides an introduction to observational astronomy and includes three segments: basic observing techniques and astronomical equipment (telescopes, CCDs); visual observing and the characteristics of the night sky; astrometric and photometric observing, data reduction, and interpretations; and image processing and color imaging techniques. Students will learn to operate a remotely controllable Internet telescope and CCD camera. A broadband Internet connection is recommended. Night observing is required.
Prerequisites: Physics 110; competent algebra and trigonometry skills; knowledge of fundamental calculus is helpful, but not required. SPST 420 and/or SPST 520 are recommended.
Additional course fee of $100 assessed to cover required software.
This course may also require additional software to be purchased after the class starts. Ordering instructions will be posted on the class syllabus.
Graduate students registering for this course may require a special permission number obtained from Bev Fetter to over-ride a missing undergraduate pre-req.
Textbooks Required:
1-Handbook of CCD Astronomy; by Howell, 2nd Ed 2006-Cambridge Univ. Press, ISBN: 0-521-61762-6
2-To Measure the Sky: An Introduction to Observational Astronomy by Frederick R. Chromey, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 978-0-521-74768-4
3-A Practical Guide to Lightcurve Photometry ad Analysis; by B. Warner, 2nd Ed-Springer, ISBN: 0-387-29365-5
Hardersen, Paul, hardersen@space.edu
SpSt 435 Global Change Technical Course; Sub-discipline: Planetary Science
The current human population represents something unprecedented in the history of the world. Never before has one species had such a great impact on the environment in such a short time and continued to increase at such a rapid rate. Human activities are therefore significantly influencing the Earth's environment in many ways in addition to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Anthropogenic changes to Earth's land surfaces, oceans, coasts, and atmosphere and to biological diversity, the water cycle and biogeochemical cycles are clearly identifiable beyond natural variability. This course investigates the many facets of global change issues, and attempts to provide an up-to-date introduction to the study of the Earth's environment.
Required Textbook: Environmental Science – Earth as a Living Planet. 2009. 7th Edition, by Daniel B. Botkin and Edward A. Keller. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13:978-0-470-118559
Seelan, Santhosh, Seelan@space.edu
SpSt 501 Survey of Space Studies I Required course
A broad, multidisciplinary survey of human and robotic exploration of space. The course will introduce the student to the key policy, history, military, economic, management, planetary science, life science, and engineering issues that characterize todays space ventures. Emphasis is on building up the fundamental knowledge base that will form the basis for interdisciplinary analysis later in the program. While focus is on the U.S. space program, international space activities are prominently featured in terms of cooperation and competition fr the United States.
SpSt 501 is a pre-requisite/co-requisite to all other 500-level courses and must be taken at the first available opportunity.
NO TEXTBOOK REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE
Seelan, Santhosh, Seelan@space.edu
SpSt 502 Survey of Space Studies II Required course
Readings, discussion and integrative analysis of past and current issues in Space Studies. Emphasis is on a case study approach to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of space programs and initiatives. An individual project will build integrative and critical analysis skills and an appreciation for the interdisciplinary approach, while a team project will engender the interdisciplinary team work typical of the real world.
Must be taken only after completing SpSt 501 and at least two other courses in the program. Course taught by Dr. James Casler
Pre-requisite: SpSt 501
Course will be co-taught by James Casler and Ron Fevig
Required textbook: NONE
SpSt Faculty
SpSt 505 Spacecraft Systems Engineering Technical Course; Sub-discipline: Space Engineering
This course will guide the students through the spacecraft design and proposal process for an actual mission. In this course the students will work in teams on individual spacecraft subsystems, participate in an engineering design review, and create a document which can be submitted for funding for a small satellite project. Lectures will provide an overview of the separate spacecraft subsystems involved in a typical mission, the systems engineering approach to spacecraft development, and the grant writing process. Distance students will interact with on-campus students via conferencing software.
Prerequisite: SpSt 405 or consent of instructor. Prior vector algebra and trigonometry are strongly recommended.
Textbook:
Required: Space Mission Analysis & Design by Wertz & Larson. Published by Microcosm ISBN-13: 978-1881883104, 3rd Edition 1999
Fevig, Ron, rfevig@aero.und.edu
SpSt 515 Human Factors in Space Technical course; Sub-discipline: Human Factors
A review of the major stresses experienced by humans on entering the new and alien environment of space. Examples will be taken from the psychological and physiological impacts experienced by U.S. and Soviet crews with emphasis on longer flights. How to avoid and/or overcome these stresses will be examined as an essential and growing need in the future development and settlement of the space frontier.
REQUIRED textbooks:
1) "Fundamentals of Space Life Sciences", by Susanne Churchill. 1997 Ediition published by Krieger Publishing. ISBN-10: 0-89464-051-8
2) "Living Aloft: Human Requirements for Extended Space Flight", by Connors, Harrison and Akins. Available for free download from NASA's History office at http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/SP-483/cover.htm
3) "Man-System Integration Standards" Available for free download from NASA at http://msis.jsc.nasa.gov/
RECOMMENDED Textbook:
1) BOLD ENDEAVORS: LESSONS FROM POLAR AND SPACE EXPLORATION by Jack Stuster. 1996 Edition by Naval Institute Press. ISBN-13: 978-1557507495 (hrdcvr)
Rygalov, Vadim, vrygalov@space.edu
SpSt 521 The Planet Mars Technical course; Sub-discipline: Planetary Science
This course provides an in-depth review of the present state of our knowledge of Mars. Topics to be covered include: the origin and evolution of the planet, the surface geology and geological processes, the geophysical properties of the Martian interior, the origin and evolution of the Martian atmosphere, the present and past climates of Mars, the Martian moons, and the possibility of past or present life on Mars. The American and Soviet/Russian Mars exploration programs are reviewed and the course incorporates the most recent results from spacecraft missions such as Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Odessey, Mars Express (ESA), and Mars Exploration Rovers (NASA). Potential future manned missions are also discussed.
Pre-requisite SpSt 220 and GEOL 101 & 102 or permission of instructor
SPST 521 - THE PLANET MARS
Syllabus (PDF, subject to change)
Topical Outline
Introduction to Course / Overview of Topic
Mars in the Solar System / Planetary Formation and Evolution
Basics of Mineralogy and Geochemistry
Mars Exploration Program - Past, Present & Projected
Overview of Martian Surface
Planetary Volatiles & Planetary Atmospheres
Martian volatiles / Origin and Evolution of the Atmosphere
The Martian Atmosphere, Weather and Climate
Geologic Principles: Erosion and Sedimentary Deposits
Geologic Principles: Time, Stratigraphy and Morphology
Geologic Principles: Impact Process and Structures
The Southern Highlands
The Northern Plains
Geologic Principles: Volcanic Processes and Structures
Volcanism on Mars
Plate Tectonics in the Solar System: Mars and Tharsis?
Martian Canyons: Valles Marineris
Geologic Principles: Rivers and the Water Cycle
Martian Channels and Valley Networks
The Martian Polar Regions
The Hemispheric Dichotomy
Surface composition of Mars: SNC Meteorites & Landers
Surface composition of Mars: Spectroscopy & Orbiters
The Martian Moons: Phobos and Deimos
Life on Mars? Past and Present Prospects
Future Exploration of Mars
Possible Manned Missions and Human Settlements
Summary and Overview
No textbooks required to be purchased for this course. A free online textbook will be available. Refer to the onlline classroom for details.
Gaffey, Mike, gaffey@space.edu
SpSt 541 Management of Space Enterprises Social Course; Sub-discipline: Business
This course investigates the management of space organizations. These include organizations that are public and private, R&D and operations, profit and non-profit. You will learn the basics of management theory, the history of systems management, and the technical issues that must be considered in the management of space R& D operations.
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: SpSt 501
SPST 541 MANAGEMENT OF SPACE ENTERPRISES
Topical Outline
Role of management
Management approaches
Leadership
Motivation
Communication
Ethics
Decision theory
Organizational structure
Organizational change
Organizational culture
Organizational behavior
Strategic decision making
Controlling and Management
Human resource management
Risk management
Technical management
Project management
Management of civil space organizations
Management of large space business
Management of small space business
Entrepreneurship
Required Textbook:
APPLIED PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR SPACE SYSTEMS by Chesley, Larson, McQuade and Menrad. Published by Learning Solutions. Paperback ISBN-13: 978-0073408859
Recommended Textbook:
THE SECRET OF APOLLO: SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT IN AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN SPACE PROGRAMS by former UND Space Studies Professor Stephen B. Johnson. Published by John Hopkins University Press. Hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-0801868986
Casler, James, casler@space.edu
SpSt 555 Military Space Programs Social course; Sub-discipline: Policy
An introduction to the military uses of space by the United States, Russia, and other nations. The course introduces ballistic missiles, anti-ballistic missile and anti-satellite systems, space-based reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering, communications, navigation, acquisition, and military space treaties.
Pre- or co-requisite: SpSt 501
Previously offered as SpSt 555 Stragegic Implications of Space -- do not repeat.
SpST 555: Military Space
Typical Course Outline
- Introduction
- Post War
- Cold War 1
- Cold War 2
- Sputnik to the Cuban Missile Crisis
- Vietnam
- Arms Race 1
- Arms Race 2
- Arms Limitations 1
- Reagan
- Arms Limitations 2
- Gulf Wars
- War in Space
- Nuclear Disarmament
- The End of the OST regime
- The Future
Required Text:
“Toward a Theory of Space Power” by Charles D. Lutes and Peter L. Hays with Vincent A Manzo, Lisa M. Yambrick, and M. Elaine Bunn (editors). Published by Washington, DC: National Defense University, 2011. Available free on the web http://www.ndu.edu/press/spacepower.html
Recommended Texts:
“Beyond Horizons: A Half Century of Air Force Space Leadership” by David N. Spires, (Washington: GPO, 1998). Reprinted by University Press of the Pacific 2002. ASIN: B003HKQH66 (paperback)
“Harnessing The Heavens: National Defense Through Space” by Paul G. Gillespie and Grant T. Weller (eds.) (Chicago: Imprint, 2008) ISBN-13: 978-1879176454 (paperback)
Whalen, David, whalen@space.edu
SpSt 595 Space Studies Capstone The capstone course integrates, extends and applies knowledge learned in earlier Space Studies courses and reading. The major component of this course is a collaborative project inter-relating policy, technology and science. This course is required for online students who select the non-thesis option and can be taken after completing at least 21 credits in the program, or with the permission of the instructor. The course begins in the fall semester and concludes with an intensive 7 day capstone experience on the UND campus in the spring.
Even though this course extends through the spring semester, it does NOT count as a course enrollment for the spring semester. Students may be enrolled in a different course; submit a leave of absence, or register for SpSt 996 Continuing Enrollment to maintain enrollment for the semester.
Additional course fee of $110 assessed to cover Capstone Week expenses.
Pre-requisites: SpSt 501 and 502.
Textbooks: None
Hardersen, Paul, hardersen@space.edu
Spring 2015
SpSt 200 Introduction to Space Studies An introduction to a range of topics in space studies including: an overview of planetary science, stellar evolution and the history of the universe; a brief view of the history of national and international activities, an examination of the fundamentals of space flight and human activity in space, a review of some of the current problems and issues in the space arena, and a projection of the future course of space activities in the coming decades.
This is a required course for an undergraduate minor in space studies.
This course is not eligible for graduate credit.
Textbook - Required: National Geographic Encyclopedia of Spaceby Linda K. Glover. 2004 Edition, published by National Geographic. ISBN-10: 0792273192; ISBN-13: 978-0792273196
Gaffey, Mike, gaffey@space.edu
SpSt 270 History of the Space Age This course introduces students to the history of human endeavors in space. These include the development of rocketry, the influence of amateur societies and science fiction, the military development of ballistic missiles, and human and robotic spaceflight.
Pre-requisite: SpSt 200 or HIST 102 or 104, or consent of the instructor.
This course is not eligible for graduate credit.
SpSt 270: History of the Space Age
Typical Course Outline
1. Introduction/Space Rationale/Space History Periods
2. Science Fiction/Exploration/Tempest
3. Frontiers/Forbidden Planet
4. Visionaries
5. Melies/Aelita/FIM
6. Pioneers
7. Flash Gordon
8. Rumors of War, Shape of Things to Come
9. WW2 and the V2 (A4)
10. Nukes
11. Day the Earth Stood Still, Duck & Cover
12. Space Cadets
13. Disney/DM/Conquest
14. ICBMs
15. Sputnik
16. Sputnik Declassified
17. Launch Vehicles
18. A Point in Time
19. Apollo
20. Shadow of the Moon
21. Space Science
22. Space Applications
23. 2001/Strangelove
24. Shuttle
25. Station
26. Orphans of Apollo
27. Globalization
28. Mars
29. Mars Underground
30. Wrap-up
Items in bold are videos: mostly science fiction in the first half of the course, mostly documentaries in the second half of the course.
Required Textbook: "Space and the American Imagination" by Howard McCurdy. 2011 Edition published by Johns Hopkins University Press, ISBN: 978-0801898686 Paperback
Recommended Textbook: "This New Ocean: The Story of the First Space Age" by William Burrows. 1999 edition published by Modern Library. ISBN: 978-0375754852 Paperback
Whalen, David, whalen@space.edu
SpSt 310 Introduction to Dinosaurs This course provides a broad introduction to dinosaurs and an examination of the extra-terrestrial influence that appears to have led to their extinction, and which thus redirected the evolution of life on Earth. Each of the major dinosaur groups, (theropods such at T. rex, sauropods such as Brontosaurus (Apatosaurus), duckbills, armored dinosaurs such as Stegosaurus, horned dinosaurs such as Triceratops, etc.) is examined as well as their cousins in the air(pterosaurs) and sea (ichthyosaurs & plesiosaurs). The course reviews our current models of their origin, evolution, lifestyles, diet, reproductive behavior, and physiology. We examine the data and reasoning that leads to and updates these models. The course also places the dinosaurs in the context of Earth as a geologically evolving planet. The various theories for the dinosaur extinction will be outlined and evaluated. Learning tools include videos (both scientific and popular), dinosaur fossils, and scale models.
This course is not eligible for graduate credit.
Required Textbook: Dinosaurs: A Concise Natural History by David Fastovsky and David Weishampel
Cambridge University Press (2009)
ISBN 978-0-521-71902-5 (Paperback)
Gaffey, Mike, gaffey@space.edu
SpSt 410 Life Support Systems Technical course; Sub-discipline: Human Factors
A review of the physiological effects of living in space including a discussion of current and near-term life support systems for the provision of oxygen, water, food, and radiation protection. In addition, a review will be made of the issues associated with the development of fully closed ecological life support systems, which will be essential to the long-term development of space.
An educational background that includes algebra and probability & statistics is recommended.
Undergraduate prerequisite is SpSt 200 or consent of the instructor.
Graduate students registering for this course will require a special permission number obtained from Bev Fetter to over-ride a missing undergraduate pre-req.
COURSE TOPICS
Space environments & hazards
Space environments physics/chemistry & physiological effects
Life Support (LS) goals & requirements for human subjects in space
Primary LS elements and systems for space
Air supply and revitalization
Water purification technologies
Food supplies & preservation
Environmental Control (EC) in space
Temperature & humidity control
Microbiology of space flight
Space debris & physical hazards
Radiation
Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) and space suit design principles
Human physiology and its adaptations to space, Space Adaptation Syndrome (SAS)
Respiratory function and oxygen demands
Heart & blood vessels in space
Muscular – skeletal systems
Orientation & balance in space
Blood & immune systems
Psychological conditions of space flight
Artificial environments & Habitability Concept
Advanced scenarios of life support in space
Plants in space & Closed Ecological Systems (CES) for life support
TEXTBOOKS:
Required:
1-Spaceflight Life Support and Biospherics by Peter Eckhart. Publisher: Kluwer. 1996 Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1881883043 Paperback
2-Fundamentals of Space Life Sciences by Suzanne Churchill et al. Publisher: Krieger. 1997 Edition, ISBN-13: 0894640518 Hardcover
Rygalov, Vadim, vrygalov@space.edu
SpSt 441 Quality Engineering for the Space Industry Technical Course; Sub-disclipline: Space Engineering or Management
NOTE: This course was previously offered as SpSt 570 Advanced Topics in Space Studies: Quality Engineering for the Space Industry - DO NOT REPEAT
This course addresses the principles and techniques for establishing quality goals, identification of customer needs and requirements, measurement of quality, and product/process engineering to improve system performance with a focus on the space industry. The course covers the principles and practice of quality and reliability engineering in general and the quality assurance concepts, strategies, and tools practiced in the space industry.
Pre-requisite: MATH 321
Instructor: Dr. James Casler
Required Textbook:
"Introduction to Statistical Quality Control" by Douglas C. Montgomery, 7th Edition. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 978-1-118-14681-1 (hdcvr)
Casler, James, casler@space.edu
SpSt 450 International Space Programs Social Course; Sub-discipline: Policy
This course will introduce students to the major governmental Space Programs around the world. The history, activities and future directions of the Russian/Soviet, European/ESA, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and other space programs will be explored. International collaborations between the various programs will also be studied.
Undergraduate prerequisite is SpSt 200 or consent of the instructor.
Graduate students registering for this course may require a special permission number obtained from Bev Fetter to over-ride a missing undergraduate pre-req.
Instructors: Pablo de Leon; Vadim Rygalov, David Whalen
Space Studies 450: International Space
Typical Course Content
Week 1: Intro (DJW)
Week 2-4: Europe (PdL)
Week 5-7: Russia (VR)
Week 8-10: China (DJW)
Week 11-12: India (DJW)
Week 13-14: Japan (DJW)
Week 15: Other
Week 16: Wrap-up (All)
Recommended textbook: "Emerging Space Powers: The New Space Programs of Asia, the Middle East and South America" by Brian Harvey et al. Published by Springer. Paperback: ISBN-13: 978-1441908735 1st Edition
Whalen, David, whalen@space.edu
SpSt 522 Remote Sensing Principles Technical Course; Sub-discipline: Applications
This course covers the basic concepts and foundations of remote sensing, a review of major Earth observing satellite and aircraft platforms, and an investigation of the flow of data from satellite to Earth, what is represents, and how to interpret it using both visual and digital image processing techniques. A field visit to the EROS Data Center in Sioux Falls may also be arranged.
This course was previously offered as SpSt 522 Satellite Information Processing - DO NOT REPEAT
No Required Textbook. Details provided in syllabus, or contact instructor.
Seelan, Santhosh, Seelan@space.edu
SpSt 540 Space Economics and Commerce Social Course; Sub-discipline: Business
A study of the economic aspects of space activities, with analysis of the possibilities and the barriers. Key areas include launch services, satellite communications, remote sensing, microgravity materials processing, and interaction with the government. Global competition against subsidies or government-sponsored entities is examined.
Pre- or Co-requisite: SpSt 501
SPST 540 SPACE ECONOMICS AND COMMERCE
Topical Outline
Why economics?
Review of relevant economic theory
Relationships of space industry with economic environment
Economic impact of commercial space on U.S. economy
Government space budgets
Structure of selected space industries
Regulatory issues
International effects
Insurance in support of space industry
Economic analyses
Engineering economic considerations
Financial effects of quality and reliability
Cost estimation of space systems (CER)
Life cycle costing
Economics of Apollo, Faster-Better-Cheaper (FBC), Constellation
Launch costing
Investment and entrepreneurship
Economics of New Space and space tourism
Required Textbook
Updated 10/24/12
"Managerial Economics" by Christopher Thomas and S. Charles Maurice. 11th Edition published by McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 978-0078021718 Hardcover
Casler, James, casler@space.edu
SpSt 590 Space Studies Colloquium Required course
A series of invited lectures presented by visiting lecturers and faculty.
May be repeated up to 2 credits.
Graded as pass/fail.
Textbooks: None
Hardersen, Paul, hardersen@space.edu
Fall 2015
SpSt 200 Introduction to Space Studies An introduction to a range of topics in space studies including: an overview of planetary science, stellar evolution and the history of the universe; a brief view of the history of national and international activities, an examination of the fundamentals of space flight and human activity in space, a review of some of the current problems and issues in the space arena, and a projection of the future course of space activities in the coming decades.
This is a required course for an undergraduate minor in space studies.
This course is not eligible for graduate credit.
Textbook - Required: National Geographic Encyclopedia of Spaceby Linda K. Glover. 2004 Edition, published by National Geographic. ISBN-10: 0792273192; ISBN-13: 978-0792273196
Gaffey, Mike, gaffey@space.edu
SpSt 406 Fundamentals of Orbital Mechanics Technical Course; Sub-discipline: Space Engineering
NOTE: This course was previously offered as SpSt 500 intro to Orbital Mechanics - DO NOT REPEAT
This course introduces students who have a modest background in mathematics and physics to the relevant topics and problems pertaining to the orbital motion of spacecraft. The course gives students an ability to understand and converse, as managers and co-workers, with those individuals who are performing the oftentimes mathematically intensive computations necessary for precise orbit determination. In addition, orbit design and its impact on the other areas of astronautical engineering are considered in this course.
Pre-requisite: MATH 105 or 107 or the equivalent.
Instructor: Dr. Ron Fevig
Fevig, Ron, rfevig@aero.und.edu
SpSt 425 Observational Astronomy Technical Course; Sub-discipline: Applications
This course provides an introduction to observational astronomy and includes three segments: basic observing techniques and astronomical equipment (telescopes, CCDs); visual observing and the characteristics of the night sky; astrometric and photometric observing, data reduction, and interpretations; and image processing and color imaging techniques. Students will learn to operate a remotely controllable Internet telescope and CCD camera. A broadband Internet connection is recommended. Night observing is required.
Prerequisites: Physics 110; competent algebra and trigonometry skills; knowledge of fundamental calculus is helpful, but not required. SPST 420 and/or SPST 520 are recommended.
Additional course fee of $100 assessed to cover required software.
This course may also require additional software to be purchased after the class starts. Ordering instructions will be posted on the class syllabus.
Graduate students registering for this course may require a special permission number obtained from Bev Fetter to over-ride a missing undergraduate pre-req.
Textbooks Required:
1-Handbook of CCD Astronomy; by Howell, 2nd Ed 2006-Cambridge Univ. Press, ISBN: 0-521-61762-6
2-To Measure the Sky: An Introduction to Observational Astronomy by Frederick R. Chromey, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 978-0-521-74768-4
3-A Practical Guide to Lightcurve Photometry ad Analysis; by B. Warner, 2nd Ed-Springer, ISBN: 0-387-29365-5
Hardersen, Paul, hardersen@space.edu
SpSt 430 Earth System Science Technical Course; Sub-discipline: Planetary Science
This course begins with a review of key concepts in the physical sciences of geology, meteorology, and oceanography to examine the coupled interactions between the land, atmosphere and oceans. Particular emphasis is placed on remote sensing techniques for global monitoring of biogeochemical processes. The role of human activities on Earth processes and the consequences of global environmental changes are discussed. The growing use of space-based date sets and the implications of Earth Observing System technologies, including research goals and hardware requirements, are examined.
This course should be considered as part of a sequence with SpSt 435 Global Change and is best taken before 435.
Undergraduate prerequisite is SpSt 200 or consent of the instructor.
Graduate students registering for this course may require a special permission number obtained from Bev Fetter to over-ride a missing undergraduate pre-req.
Fieber-Beyer, Sherry, sfieber@space.edu
SpSt 501 Survey of Space Studies I Required course
A broad, multidisciplinary survey of human and robotic exploration of space. The course will introduce the student to the key policy, history, military, economic, management, planetary science, life science, and engineering issues that characterize todays space ventures. Emphasis is on building up the fundamental knowledge base that will form the basis for interdisciplinary analysis later in the program. While focus is on the U.S. space program, international space activities are prominently featured in terms of cooperation and competition fr the United States.
SpSt 501 is a pre-requisite/co-requisite to all other 500-level courses and must be taken at the first available opportunity.
NO TEXTBOOK REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE
Seelan, Santhosh, Seelan@space.edu
SpSt 502 Survey of Space Studies II Required course
Readings, discussion and integrative analysis of past and current issues in Space Studies. Emphasis is on a case study approach to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of space programs and initiatives. An individual project will build integrative and critical analysis skills and an appreciation for the interdisciplinary approach, while a team project will engender the interdisciplinary team work typical of the real world.
Must be taken only after completing SpSt 501 and at least two other courses in the program. Course taught by Dr. James Casler
Pre-requisite: SpSt 501
Course will be co-taught by James Casler and Ron Fevig
Required textbook: NONE
SpSt Faculty
SpSt 528 Space Environment and the Sun Technical Course; Sub-discipline: Planetary Science
This course will provide an in-depth study of the science and observations of the Sun, space weather, and the effects of the Sun on astronauts, Earth, and the space environment. Topics that will be covered include the solar photosphere and active surface phenomena such as sunspots, flares, and coronal mass ejections; the nature of the quiet Sun; the solar interior and helioseismology; space weather and the impact of solar particles on the space environment and Earth; the hazards posed to astronauts by solar eruptions; common techniques of solar observations; and a review of the primary types of solar instrumentation and the observatories that currently study the Sun. Students will be able to observe the Sun using the UND Observatory's small solar telescopes; all students will have the opportunity to analyze solar datasets to aid their understanding of the Sun.
Prerequisite: Math 165.
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: SpSt 501
Required Textbooks:
FUNDAMENTALS OF SOLAR ASTRONOMY by Arvind Bhatnagar and William Livingston. 2005 by World Scientific Publishing Co. ISBN: 981-256-357-1 (ppbk); 981-238-244-5 (hdcvr)
PHYSICS OF THE SUN: A FIRST COURSE by D.J. Mullan; 1st edition published by Chapman and Hall ISBN-13: 978-1-4200-8307-1
Research articles in PDF format will be provided by the instructor.
Hardersen, Paul, hardersen@space.edu
SpSt 551 History of the Space Age Social Course; Sub-discipline: History
This course introduces students to the history of human endeavors in space. These include the development of rocketry, the influence of amateur societies and science fiction, the military development of ballistic missiles, and human and robotic spaceflight.
SpSt 551: History of the Space Age
Typical Course Outline
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Intro Science Fiction |
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Visionaries |
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Pioneers |
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WW2 |
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Space Cadets |
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Nukes & ICBMs |
|
IGY |
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Sputnik and Explorer |
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Early Military Spaceflight |
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Space Policy 1955-1961 |
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NASA, Mercury and Gemini |
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Apollo |
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Space Applications |
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Golden Age of Planetary Exploration |
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Beginnings of Space Astrophysics |
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Shuttle |
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ISS |
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Solar System Exploration |
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The Exploration of Mars |
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Great Observatories |
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Commercial Space |
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Militarization of Space |
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International Space |
Required Textbooks:
THIS NEW OCEAN by William E. Burrows, 1985 Modern Library ISBN: 978-0375754852
SPACE AND THE AMERICAN IMAGINATION by Howard E. McCurdy, 2011, John Hopkins University Press, ISBN-13: 978-0801898686 (paperback)
Recommended Textbook:
THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH by Walter A. McDougall, 2008, ACLS Humanities, ISBN: 978-1597404280 (paperback)
Whalen, David, whalen@space.edu
SpSt 552 History of Astronomy and Cosmology Social Course; Sub-discipline: History
This course investigates the history of human endeavors to understand the stars, planets, and cosmos as a whole from a scientific perpective. It covers the early observations and theories of the Babylonians and Greeks through the European Scientific Revolution, and finally to the development of astrophysics and modern cosmology using space vehicles.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: SpSt 501 or consent of instructor.
Space Studies 552: History of Astronomy and Cosmology
Typical Course Outline
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Week |
North Chapter |
Topic |
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1 |
1, 6 |
Prehistoric and Pre-Columbian |
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2 |
2, 3 |
Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia |
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3 |
4 |
Greek & Roman |
|
4 |
5, 7 |
China, india, Japan, Persia |
|
5 |
8, 9 |
Islam |
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6 |
10 |
Medieval and Early Renaissance Europe |
|
7 |
11, 12 |
Copernicus, Tycho and Kepler |
|
8 |
13, 14 |
The New Astronomy |
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9 |
15 |
Precision and Astrophysics |
|
10 |
16 |
Galaxies, Stars, Atoms |
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11 |
17 |
Cosmology I |
|
12 |
18 |
Other Frequencies |
|
13 |
19 |
Space Astronomy-Planetary |
|
14 |
19 |
Space Astronomy-Stars & Galaxies |
|
15 |
20 |
Cosmology II |
Required Textbook:
COSMOS: An Illustrated History of Astronomy and Cosmology by John North, University of Chicago Press, 2008. ISBN: 978-0226594415
Whalen, David, whalen@space.edu
SpSt 570 Adv Topics In SpSt: Psychology of Performance in Extreme Environments SpSt 595 Space Studies Capstone The capstone course integrates, extends and applies knowledge learned in earlier Space Studies courses and reading. The major component of this course is a collaborative project inter-relating policy, technology and science. This course is required for online students who select the non-thesis option and can be taken after completing at least 21 credits in the program, or with the permission of the instructor. The course begins in the fall semester and concludes with an intensive 7 day capstone experience on the UND campus in the spring.
Even though this course extends through the spring semester, it does NOT count as a course enrollment for the spring semester. Students may be enrolled in a different course; submit a leave of absence, or register for SpSt 996 Continuing Enrollment to maintain enrollment for the semester.
Additional course fee of $110 assessed to cover Capstone Week expenses.
Pre-requisites: SpSt 501 and 502.
Textbooks: None
Rygalov, Vadim, vrygalov@space.edu