AEE551 INTRODUCTION TO SPACE SCIENCES
| Course Code: | 5720551 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Aerospace Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. DİLEK FUNDA KURTULUŞ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Since 1957 the Space Era has started. Human activities in the Near Earth Space (NES) ( about 150 million kilometers). Besides Astrophysics , there have been three new "Space" disciplines emerged , i.e. Space Physics; Earth Observations; Manufacturing in Space. AE551 will create awareness towards understanding and learning the NES space environment and basic process' involved.
It is necessary to know the space environment scientifically for an aerospace engineer. The design and manufacturing of the space vehicles, to improve the performance in any relevant activity are only possible knowing the space conditions. In this course, the advanced information about the space around the Earth and the interaction with space weather and technology are going to be given to the students.
Course Content
The sun and it's interaction with the near earth space; Earth's neutral atmosphere; fenosphere and magnetosphere, some selected topics on quiet and disturbed ionosphere.
Course Learning Outcomes
The NES dimension will equip our graduate students with the contemporary engineering assets who can be employed in science, research, and practice.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Possesses advanced knowledge in one or more subfields of aerospace engineering and applies this knowledge effectively in engineering practices and solution processes. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Follows current scientific and technological developments in the field, identifies research problems, generates solutions using appropriate methods, and interprets the results. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Employs analytical thinking and numerical methods in solving complex engineering problems and, when necessary, develops and applies appropriate experimental approaches. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Uses appropriate modeling, analysis, simulation, and experimental methods for complex engineering problems, evaluates the results, and makes engineering decisions. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Clearly and systematically communicates scientific and technical knowledge in written and oral form, works effectively in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, and assumes leadership when necessary. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Acts with professional ethics and awareness of social and environmental responsibility and evaluates the possible impacts of engineering solutions. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Understands the importance of lifelong learning and effectively uses methods to access new knowledge. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Is aware of fundamental engineering problems related to national aerospace, defense, and energy technologies and possesses the competence to contribute to these areas. | ✔ | |||