Minor in Space Studies
- OVERVIEW
- ADVANTAGES
- REQUIREMENTS
- CAREERS
Overview
The Space Studies minor provides the student with a broad background in space flight operations, space technology and space history, covering past, present and future programs.
Advantages
Minor Courses of Study are academic programs designed to satisfy student’s personal interests and to meet professional needs. Students explore, in some depth, the offerings in a field of study. A minor course of study provides the student with significant experience in a discipline organized around skills, methodology and subject matter.
Requirements
Students may earn a minor in Space Studies by completing 15 credits from the following list.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 12 credits selected from: | ||
| SP 110 | Introduction to Space Flight | 3 |
| SP 200 | Planetary and Space Exploration | 3 |
| SP 210 | Space Transportation Systems | 3 |
| SP 215 | Space Station Systems and Operations | 3 |
| SP 220 | Life Support Systems | 3 |
| SP 300 | Satellite and Spacecraft Systems | 3 |
| SP 340 | Russian Space Operations and Technology | 3 |
| SP 400 | Introduction to Space Navigation | 3 |
| SP 299/399/499 | Special Topics in Space Studies | 3 |
| In addition all students must complete: | ||
| SP 425 | Selected Topics in Space and Aerospace | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Careers
Minor Courses of Study are academic programs designed to satisfy student’s personal interests and to meet professional needs. Students explore, in some depth, the offerings in a field of study. A minor course of study provides the student with significant experience in a discipline organized around skills, methodology and subject matter
