• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

The Master of Science in Astronautical Engineering program encompasses the dynamic and cutting-edge field of advanced space technology, with a unique focus on spacecraft engineering. It is exceptionally relevant today due to the growing importance of space to both national security and the economy. This program exposes students to the most current industry practices by offering specialized courses in the program taught by adjunct faculty who are leading specialists in the space industry.

This degree will enable you to enhance your career by acquiring knowledge in your chosen area of space technology, while improving your potential for advancement into systems engineering or other leadership positions. This program is especially suited for you if you intend to work in the space industry or in government research and development centers.

Our students have a wide variety of background: from the traditional astronautical, aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and other engineering disciplines; to physics, astronomy, and other areas of science; and even medical doctors. The program students also include active duty military personnel and those planning to apply for astronaut training.

DEN@VITERBI ONLINE COURSE OFFERINGS

The following courses and program requirements serve as program planning for DEN@Viterbi students. Course offerings and availability are subject to change.

Core Requirements

All courses are required – 12 units total.

Some core requirements may be waived if the student has taken similar coursework prior to joining the program – subject to department approval.

• ASTE 470 | Spacecraft Propulsion (3 units)
• ASTE 520 | Spacecraft System Design (3 units)
• ASTE 535 | Spacecraft Environments and Spacecraft Interaction (3 units)
• ASTE 580 | Orbital Mechanics I (3 units)

Core Elective Requirement

• Three courses are required – 9 units total.
• ASTE 523 | Design of Low Cost Space Missions (3 units)
• ASTE 524 | Human Spaceflights (3 units)
• ASTE 527 | Space Studio Architecting (3 units)
• ASTE 529 | Safety of Space Systems and Space Missions (3 units)
• ASTE 552 | Spacecraft Thermal Control (3 units)
• ASTE 553 | Systems for Remote Sensing from Space (3 units)
• ASTE 554 | Spacecraft Sensors (3 units)
• ASTE 556 | Spacecraft Structural Dynamics (3 units)
• ASTE 557 | Spacecraft Structural Strength and Materials (3 units)
• ASTE 570 | Liquid Rocket Propulsion (3 units)
• ASTE 572 | Advanced Spacecraft Propulsion (3 units)
• ASTE 574| Space Launch Vehicle Design (3 units)
• ASTE 577 | Entry and Landing Systems for Planetary Surface Exploration (3 units)
• ASTE 581 | Orbital Mechanics II (3 units)
• ASTE 583 | Space Navigation: Principles and Practice (3 units)
• ASTE 584 | Spacecraft Power Systems (3 units)
• ASTE 585 | Spacecraft Attitude Control (3 units)
• ASTE 586 | Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics (3 units)
• ASTE 589 | Solar System Navigation (3 units)

Technical Elective Requirement

• Two courses Required – 6 units total.

Possible Areas of Concentration

• Spacecraft Propulsion Concentration
• Spacecraft Dynamics Concentration
• Space System Design Concentration
• Spacecraft Systems and Operations Concentration
• Space Applications Concentration

所属院系

中国学生入学要求

课程信息

学制：全日制(A MINIMUM OF 27 UNITS)

学费：

开学时间：2022八月30日, 2022一月10日

申请截止日期：

留学地点：University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity Park Campus,LOS ANGELES,California,90089, United States