Orbital Mechanics

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
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Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
6353
Section:
Q
CRN
81828
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
John
Instructor last name:
Christian
Catalog Description

First graduate-level astrodynamics class that includes two-body orbital mechanics, orbit determination, orbit prediction, orbital maneuvers, lunar and interplanetary trajectories, orbital rendzvous and space navigation.

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Research Assistantship

Last Updated: Mon, 03/30/2026
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General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
4698
Section:
FEI
CRN
82332
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Karen
Instructor last name:
Feigh
Catalog Description
Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.
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Active

Research Assistantship

Last Updated: Wed, 04/15/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
4698
Section:
AHU
CRN
84428
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Krishan
Instructor last name:
Ahuja
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Active

Exper Fluids&Solid Mech

Last Updated: Wed, 04/22/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
3610
Section:
A08
CRN
86581
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Graeme
Instructor last name:
Kennedy
Catalog Description

Experimental laboratory in solid and fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, propulsion. Emphasis on measurement techniques, analysis and interpretation of data, comparison to analytical predictions, and reporting.

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Active

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Wed, 04/01/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
2699
Section:
STE
CRN
85576
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Adam
Instructor last name:
Steinberg
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Active

Research Assistantship

Last Updated: Wed, 04/22/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
2698
Section:
GRI
CRN
91830
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Kelly
Instructor last name:
Griendling
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Active

Intro Exper Methods AE

Last Updated: Sat, 05/16/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
2610
Section:
A07
CRN
87854
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Graeme
Instructor last name:
Kennedy
Catalog Description
Introduction to laboratory instrumentation and measurement techniques used in aerospace. Basic application of sensor principles, uncertainty analysis, interpretation and analysis of experimental data, and documentation.
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AE 2220 Recitation

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
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SyllabusF26_2.pdf (152.89 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
2220R
Section:
A
CRN
87697
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Mayuresh
Instructor last name:
Patil
Catalog Description

This recitation is an optional session in support of AE 2220. This course is designed to allow students the chance to apply their knowledge of concepts through problem solving and group discussions.

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Active

AE 2010 Recitation

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
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General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
2010R
Section:
B
CRN
87696
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Rachel
Instructor last name:
Wilder
Catalog Description
This recitation is an optional session in support of AE 2010. This course is designed to allow students the chance to apply their knowledge of concepts through problem solving and group discussions.
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Active