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ECE-3104: Introduction to Space Systems and Technologies

Description: Introduction to technologies and computational tools used in space-based applications, including techniques for exploring the planets and the near-Earth geospace environment. Overview of orbits, spacecraft, control of spacecraft, electromechanical system requirements for space-based applications, and space environment interactions with spacecraft systems. Understanding the space environment and the engineering approaches required to operate it. A C- or better is required in prerequisites.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: ECE-3105

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 5

Average GPA: 3.64 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 67.10%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Gregory D Earle202035.0%40.0%25.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.102
Scott M Bailey2023100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.003

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2019Spring 2020Spring 2021Spring 2022Spring 2023Term050% W