Spacecraft Design and Operation Proficiency

This special certificate program is offered by arrangement only. The core course series, Spacecraft Design, provides a formal overview of developing a space mission using a small satellite, followed by hands-on laboratories where student teams design, build, test, and launch a real satellite that can perform a space mission. The program is intended for engineers and technical managers, with at least a bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics or engineering, who seek an intensive experience in spacecraft design. This certificate program requires the completion of the four required courses with a letter grade indicator of 3.0 or better.

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		Required Courses
				AA236A Spacecraft Design Techniques
				AA236B Spacecraft Design Laboratory- Continuation of AA236A
				AA236C Spacecraft Design Laboratory - Continuation of AA236B
				AA236D Spacecraft Design Laboratory - Continuation of AA236C

Guidance and Control
This certificate program requires the completion of two core courses and two electives with a letter grade indicator of 3.0 or better.

		Core
				E105 Feedback Control Design
		- and -
				AA271A Dynamics and Control of Spacecraft and Aircraft
		- or -
				AA279 Space Mechanics
		Electives
				AA272C Global Positioning System (GPS)
				E205 Introduction to Control Design Techniques
				E207A Modern Control Design I
				E207B Modern Control Design II
				E209A Analysis and Control of Nonlinear Systems

How to Enroll
Certificate seekers may begin the program in the autumn, winter or spring quarter under the Non Degree Option by completing an online enrollment application. First time students must also provide transcripts from all previous colleges and universities. Those who wish to update their skills and stay current in their field without seeking graduate credit may enroll under the Audit Option. Tuition information.