FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Aerospace Engineering
AE 302 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Space Environment
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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AE 302
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Fall/Spring
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3
|
0
|
3
|
5
|
Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | Space Environment course is an important part for introduction to space environment, physical and dynamic aspects of space phenomena in space, and their variability, Space Weather concept, its parameters, and modelling studies in space weather; and also understanding the effects of the space environment on the spacecraft, spacecraft operation systems. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | The course contents cover the topics of space, space environment and its fundamentals, neutral environment, plasma environment, Sun and its atmosphere, solar radiation, solar wind, and solar activity, geomagnetic and ionized environment, ionosphere, radio wave propagation and communication. |
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Core Courses |
X
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Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | What is Space Weather? | Ch. 1. |
2 | Earth's upper atmosphere. | Ch. 5. |
3 | Earth's upper atmosphere. | Ch. 5. |
4 | The technological impact of space storms. | Ch. 6. |
5 | The technological impact of space storms. Perturbation theory. Numerical methods. | Ch. 6. |
6 | The variable Sun. | Ch. 2. |
7 | The variable Sun. | Ch. 2. |
8 | The heliosphere. | Ch. 3. |
9 | The heliosphere. | Ch. 3. |
10 | Project 1 | |
11 | Earth's space environment. | Ch. 4. |
12 | Project 2 | |
13 | The perils of living in space. Interstellar travel. | Ch. 7. |
14 | Project 3 | |
15 | Review | |
16 | Final |
Course Notes/Textbooks | M. Moldwin, An Introduction to Space Weather, Cambridge University Press, Inc., 2008. ISBN 9780521861496. |
Suggested Readings/Materials | R. P. Feynman, R. B. Leighton, and M. Sands, The Feynman's Lectures on Physics, Basic Books, 2010. ISBN 9780465024148. R. R. Bate, D. D. Mueller, and J. E. White, Fundamentals of Astrodynamics, Dover Publications, Inc., 1971. ISBN 0486600610. F. S. Jr., Crawford, Berkeley Physics Course Vol. 3. Waves. McGraw-Hill, 1968. ISBN 64-66016. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury | ||
Project |
3
|
60
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Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm | ||
Final Exam |
1
|
40
|
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
4
|
60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
|
40
|
Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
3
|
48
|
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
0
|
|
Study Hours Out of Class |
16
|
5
|
80
|
Field Work |
0
|
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
|
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Portfolio |
0
|
||
Homework / Assignments |
0
|
||
Presentation / Jury |
0
|
||
Project |
3
|
6
|
18
|
Seminar / Workshop |
0
|
||
Oral Exam |
0
|
||
Midterms |
0
|
||
Final Exam |
1
|
4
|
4
|
Total |
150
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
#
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To have theoretical and practical knowledge that have been acquired in the area of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Aerospace Engineering. |
X | ||||
2 | To be able to assess, analyze and solve problems by using the scientific methods in the area of Aerospace Engineering. |
X | ||||
3 | To be able to design a complex system, process or product under realistic limitations and requirements by using modern design techniques. |
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4 | To be able to develop, select and use novel tools and techniques required in the area of Aerospace Engineering. |
X | ||||
5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results. |
X | ||||
6 | To be able to develop communication skills, ad working ability in multidisciplinary teams. |
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7 | To be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. |
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8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Aerospace Engineering solutions. |
X | ||||
9 | To be aware of professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. |
X | ||||
10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
X | ||||
11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Aerospace Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language (‘‘European Language Portfolio Global Scale’’, Level B1). |
X | ||||
12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Aerospace Engineering. |
X |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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