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ECE-5164: Introduction to Space Science I: The Solar Wind and Magnetosphere

Description: Describes the space environment from the sun to the earths upper atmosphere. Fundamental concepts in space plasma physics will be presented, as needed, throughout the course. Numerous examples of observations and data will be utilized to illustrate the environment and its dynamic variability. An emphasis will be placed on the practical impacts of this environment and its dynamic variability. An emphasis will be placed on the practical impacts of this environment (space weather) on modern technologies such as solid state devices, satellite technology, communication and global navigation systems. Pre: Graduate standing.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: AOE-5654

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 3

Average GPA: 3.48 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 27.00%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Joseph B Baker202442.9%28.6%14.3%14.3%0.0%0.0%2.911
Scott L England202090.0%10.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.762

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2024Term050% W