Course Descriptions |
SPMG 610/619 Systems Engineering Management. Introduction to the systems engineering process, project management, and engineering management to include systems engineering methods, lifecycle models, risk management, and trade-off analysis. Course focuses on the role of the systems engineer throughout a project with emphasis on both technical and project management roles. Exercises and/or project used to increase understanding of concepts introduced in course. (610 is offered on-campus, 619 is a distance MBA course whose tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses) SPMG 620/629 Information and Communications Systems. This course provides students who will be involved in acquisition and operation of information and communication systems with an introduction to these systems. Topics may include: analog and digital systems, circuits, communication methods with emphasis on satellite communications, communication system components, computer system components, software engineering, embedded systems, networks, and cybersecurity. Emphasis will be on systems used in the space industry. Prerequisite, College-level Physics or instructor approval. (620is offered on-campus, 629 is a distance MBA course whose tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses) SPMG 630/639 Space and Space Systems. This course is a basic introduction to Astrodynamics and Astronautical Engineering. Topics will include orbital elements, Kepler's Laws, launch, orbit transfer/injection, spacecraft maneuvers, and spacecraft subsystems. Prerequisite, College-level Algebra, Trigonometry, and Physics or instructor approval. (630 is offered on-campus, 639 is a distance MBA course whose tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses) SPMG 640/649 System Lifecycle Management. This course provides a background in system acquisition, program management, and test and evaluation. Students will study acquisition processes and standards, cost estimating, analysis of alternatives, program planning, program management, risk management, schedule/cost management, quality assurance, pricing and procurement, test and evaluation approaches, measures of effectiveness, and measures of uncertainty and confidence. Prerequisite, College-level Statistics or instructor approval. (640 is offered on-campus, 649 is a distance MBA course whose tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses) SPMG 650/659 Space Policy. this course provides students an overview of space policies and strategies, both domestic and international. The course provides students with a perspective of how these policies and strategies have evolved over time. Emphasis will be on understanding the current national security strategy, the military space-related doctrines, domestic laws and policies, and international laws, treaties, and agreements. (650 is offered on-campus, 659 is a distance MBA course whose tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses) |