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Click on the name of an online science general graduate course to view the detailed information; you can also find out about the college or university offering the category by clicking on "School's Profile". |
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Remote Sensing Satellites (SP545) |
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American Public University |
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Earth orbiting remote sensing satellites play a key role in the lives of human beings. This course is a study of the major components of contemporary remote sensing satellites, the various methods of remote sensing capability, and the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Course topics also include study of remote sensing orbits, launch vehicles, and technology. |
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Rocket Propulsion (SP544) |
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American Public University |
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Even though the Chinese introduced rockets about 800 years ago, most of the important rocket development has taken place in the 20th Century. This course introduces rocket theory including specific impulse, thrust chamber design, nozzle design, heat transfer, and propellant composition and places particular emphasis on the development and use of liquid and solid rockets. The course concludes with a discussion of the future of rocketry including hybrid rockets, thrust vector control, and electric rockets. The material in this course is applicable and essential for any military or civilian Space Operator, Manager, or Designer who wants to achieve a better understanding of how rockets are designed and how they operate. |
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Satellite Communications (SP546) |
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American Public University |
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This course is a study of the principles, architectures, technologies, management, economies, advantages, and disadvantages of satellite communications. Spacecraft launch vehicles, orbits, communications modulations, radio wave propagation, payload designs/types, and spacecraft bus and antenna types are all addressed. Students will learn to devise/formulate actual satellite communications link budgets and evaluate the impact of each variable used within the equation. |
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Separate Comprehensive Examination (NS700) |
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American Public University |
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Comprehensive final examination for students in the Master of Arts in National Security Studies program. Consult the Dean's Office if there are any questions. Registered students will receive a study outline (in lieu of a course guide) prior to the semester start in order to help prepare them for the examination. All examinations are of six hours duration, closed book, and proctored. Examinations will consist of questions relevant to core and major courses, as well as electives. The examination fee is equal to one credit hour. The examination may be taken in the final semester of coursework, or the semester immediately following. Requests to take the examination at any other time must be forwarded in writing to the Office of the Academic Dean. Students registering for separate comprehensive examinations do not receive Student Course Guides. A Study Guide and a letter of instruction are provided prior to the start of the semester. |
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Separate Comprehensive Examination (SP700) |
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American Public University |
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Comprehensive final examination for students in the Master of Science in Space Studies program. Consult the Dean's Office if there are any questions. Registered students will receive a study outline (in lieu of a course guide) prior to the semester start in order to help prepare them for the examination. All examinations are of eight hours duration, closed book, and proctored. Examinations will consist of questions relevant to core and major courses, as well as electives. The examination fee is equal to one credit hour. The examination may be taken in the final semester of coursework, or the semester immediately following. Requests to take the examination at any other time must be forwarded in writing to the Office of the Academic Dean. Students registering for separate comprehensive examinations do not receive Student Course Guides. A Study Guide and a letter of instruction are provided prior to the start of the semester. |
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South Africa Country Analysis (NS585) |
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American Public University |
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This course is a study of the culture, economy, population, governance, intelligence, military, and geography issues of South Africa today. The focus of the course is on the current political and operational environment of South Africa, to include exploration of issues related to its leadership role in southern Africa. |
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Space Law (SP571) |
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American Public University |
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A survey of the governing international and domestic laws that influence activities in space, to include international treaties, policies, and implicit understandings. Major legal cases are presented as case studies. |
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Statistics for Managers (QMBP 5010) |
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Florida Metropolitan University |
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A comprehensive introduction to statistical business methods in decision making. |
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The Economy of Space (SP589) |
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American Public University |
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This course focuses on the economic aspects of space exploration, the space race, and other issues that tie space activity to the international economy. Topics covered include commercial space activities, launch services, satellite communications, remote sensing, microgravity materials processing, and interaction with the government. Global competition against subsidized or government-sponsored entities is examined. The future economic implications of a large-scale human presence in space is also examined. |
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Twentieth Century Europe (NS578) |
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American Public University |
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This course emphasizes the political, military, social and economic evolution of Europe since the calamitous consequences of the catastrophe of the ?Great War? of 1914-1918, which ended the nineteenth century and ushered in the twentieth century. That century, many historians contend, ended with the collapse of the Soviet Empire, the reunification of Germany, and the implosion of the Soviet Union in 1991. In addition to acquainting us with the factual and interpretative base of this ?short? century in Europe, the course also provides us with significant information regarding developments in many other parts of the world, where the European impact was profound, US-European relations, and the interplay of various ?forces? on Europe and the world community. The study of Europe will enable us to not only understand past events, but, we hope, will allow us to make reasonably intelligent estimates regarding present and future developments in Europe and their consequences elsewhere. |
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