ASEN 2002-4 cred. Aerospace 2: Introduction to Thermodynamics and Aerodynamics.
Introduces the fundamental principals and concepts of thermodynamics
and fluid dynamic systems. Emphasizes the synthesis of basic science (physics),
mathematics, and experimental methods that form the basis for quantitative and qualitative analyses of general aerospace technology systems. Proficiency in MATLAB required. Prereqs., APPM 1360, GEEN 1300 or CSCI 1300, CHEN 1211, CHEM 1221 and PHYS 1110 (min. grade C). Coreqs., ASEN 2001 and APPM 2350. Restricted to ASEN majors. Offered fall only.

ASEN 2003-5 cred.  Aerospace 3: Introduction to Dynamics and Systems.
Introduces the principles of particle and rigid body dynamics, vibrations, systems, and controls. Topics include kinematics, kinetics, energy methods, orbits, system modeling, and simple feedback control. Class includes experimental and design laboratory exercises for aerospace applications of dynamic principles. Prereqs., ASEN 2001 and APPM 2350 (min grade C). Coreq., APPM 2360. Restricted to ASEN majors. Offered spring only. 

ASEN 2004-5 cred. Aerospace 4: Aerospace Vehicle Design and Performance. Introduction to design and analysis of aircraft and spacecraft. Aircraft topics include cruise performance, wing design, propulsion, stability, control, and structures. Spacecraft topics include rocket staging, orbit selection, launch systems, and spacecraft subsystems. Includes laboratory experiments and team design exercises. Prereqs., ASEN 2001,2002, and APPM 2350 (min. grade C). Restricted to ASEN majors. Offered spring only.

ASEN 2012-2 cred.  Experimental and Computational Methods in Aerospace Engineering Sciences.                                                                                                     Introduces statistical, experimental, and computational methods used in aerospace engineering sciences. Usage of MATLAB is extensive. Coreq., ASEN 2001 and 2002. Prereq., GEEN 1300 or CSCI 1300 or ECEN 1030. Restricted to Aerospace Engineering majors only.

ASEN 2500-3 cred. Gateway to Space.                                                                                   Introduces the basics of atmosphere and space sciences, space exploration, spacecraft design, rocketry, and orbits.  Students design, build, and launch a miniature satellite on a high altitude balloon.  Explores the current research in space through lectures from industry.  Restricted to freshmen in engineering or science. Same as ASTR 2500.

ASEN 2519 1-6 cred. Special Topics.                                                                                Studies specialized aspects of the aerospaceengineering sciences or innovative treatment of required subject matter at the lower-division level. Course content is indicated on MyCUinfo. Prereq., varies.  Restricted to Engineering students.

ASEN 2849 (1-3). Independent Study.                                                                                   Study of special projects agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.

ASEN 3036-3 cred.  Introduction to Human Spaceflight.
Introduces students to the challenges and rewards of human space flight.  Historical and current space programs and spacecraft will be discussed, along with the motivation, cost and rationale for human space exploration.  An overview of the space environment will be presented in the context of what is needed to sustain human life and health, including physiological and psychological concerns, in a space habitat. Current events including space research will also be highlighted. Students will learn about the astronaut selection and training processes. Finally, anomalies, mission operations and future program directions, with some insight into career planning, will be covered.  The emphasis on learning will be to understand the way humans approach the exploration of space and how such a bold endeavor affects us individually and as humans.

ASEN 3111-4 cred. Aerodynamics.                                                                                         Develops the fundamental concepts of aerodynamics and provides a working knowledge for their application to the design of aircraft and launch vehicles operating at various speeds and altitudes, as well as the atmospheric forces on satellites. Prereqs., APPM 2350, ASEN 2002 and 2004(min. grade C). Restricted to ASEN majors. Offered fall only.

ASEN 3112-4 cred. Structures.
Teaches Mechanics of Materials methods of stress and deformation analysis applicable to the design and verification of aircraft and space structures. It offers an introduction to matrix and finite element methods for truss structures, and to mechanical vibrations. Prereq., ASEN 2001, 2003, 2004, and APPM 2360 (min grade C). Restricted to ASEN majors. Offered fall only.

ASEN 3113-4 cred.  Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. 
Focuses on the applications of the first and second laws of thermodynamics to control volumes and teaches the fundamental concepts of different modes of energy and heat transfer. Learn to use these concepts in gas dynamics, high-speed vehicle design, environmental systems, and energy analysis. Prereqs., APPM 2350 or MATH 2400, and ASEN 2002 with a C or better grade. Restricted to ASEN majors. Offered fall only.

ASEN 3116-3 cred. Introduction to Biomedical Engineering. 
Addresses human responses to environment and physical stimuli. Makes use of engineering and physical principles in the study of human dynamics, arriving at reasonable solutions to 15 major areas of biomedical consent. Prereq., instructor consent.

ASEN 3128-4 cred . Aircraft Dynamics.                                                                         Develops the fundamental concepts of aircraft dynamics. Covers flight mechanics, performance, dynamics and control of aircraft, and how they impact aircraft design. Prereqs., ASEN 2002, 2003, 2004, and APPM 2360 (min. grade C). Restricted to ASEN majors. Offered spring only.

ASEN 3200-4 cred. Orbital Mechanics/Attitude Dynamics and Control.              Presents the fundamentals of orbital mechanics, 3D rigid body dynamics, and satellite attitude dynamics and controls. Prereqs., ASEN 2003, 2004, and APPM 2360 (min. grade C). Restricted to ASEN majors. Offered spring only.

ASEN 3300-4 cred. Aerospace Electronics and Communications.                       Provides the fundamentals of electronics and communications widely used in aerospace engineering.  Includes analog instrumentation electronics, data acquisition, digital electronics, and radio communication. Prereqs., ASEN 2003, PHYS 1120, and APPM 2360 (min. grade C). Restricted to ASEN majors. Offered spring only.

ASEN 3519 1-3 cred. Special Topics. 
Studies specialized aspects of the aerospace engineering sciences or innovative treatment of required subject matter at the upper-division level. Course content is indicated on MyCUinfo. Prereq., varies.

ASEN 3930-6. Aerospace Engineering Cooperative Education.                           Students will participate in a previously arranged, department-sponsored cooperative education program with a government agency or industry.  Recommended prereq., GPA above 3.0. Restricted to juniors/seniors majors.

ASEN 4010-3 cred. Introduction to Space Dynamics.
Includes central force fields, satellite orbits, rocket dynamics, orbital transfer, interplanetary mission analysis, and perturbation due to atmospheric drag and Earth oblateness. Prereq., ASEN 3200 or equivalent, or instructor consent required.

ASEN 4012-3 cred. Aerospace Materials.
Studies aerospace grade aluminum, magnesium, nickel, and titanium alloys. Covers heat treatment, defect structures, failure mechanisms, corrosion and its prevention, the effect of space radiation on materials, and high and low temperature effects. Introduces composite materials with a lab design and experiment. Emphasizes the selection of materials in design with procedures for choosing materials rationally. Case studies include aerogels, carbides, composites, powder metallurgy, nanomaterials, and advanced materials manufacturing technologies. Prereq., ASEN 2001 or instructor consent.

ASEN 4013-3 cred. Foundations of Propulsion.
Describes aerothermodynamics and design of air-breathing engines, including ram jets, turbo jets, turbo fans, and turbo prop engines. Prereqs., ASEN 3113 and APPM 2360 with a C or better grade. Offered spring only.

ASEN 4018-4 cred.  Senior Projects 1: Design Synthesis. 
Focuses on the synthesis of technical knowledge, project management, design process, leadership, and ommunications within a team environment. Students progress through the design process beginning with requirements development, then preliminary design and culminating with critical design. Prereqs., ASEN 3111, 3112, 3113, 3128, 3200 and 3300 (min. grade C). Restricted to ASEN majors. Offered fall only.

ASEN 4028- 4 cred.  Senior Projects 2: Design Practicum. 
Focuses on the fabrication, integration, verification and validation of designs produced in ASEN 4018.  Students work within the same teams from ASEN 4018. Prereq., ASEN 4018 (min. grade C) and instructor consent required. Restricted to ASEN majors. Offered spring only.

ASEN 4047-3 cred.  Probability and Statistics for Aerospace Engineering Sciences.
Considers probability concepts and theory for better design and control of
aerospace engineering systems. Includes descriptive and inferential statistical
methods for experimental analysis. Also covers discrete and continuous random
variable distributions, estimators, confidence intervals, regression, analysis of
variance, hypothesis testing, nonparametric statistics, random processes, and
quality control, including software models of same. Prereq., junior or graduate
standing or instructor consent. Same as ASEN 5047.

ASEN 4090-3 cred.  Global Positioning Systems Applications. 
Focuses on GPS technology, software development, and applications. Lectures will cover the principal concepts used in GPS, and weekly laboratories will apply that knowledge.  The course will culminate in student design projects using GPS. Prereqs., APPM 2360 and GEEN 1300 or equivalent. Recommended junior/senior standing in engineering.

ASEN 4114-3 cred. Automatic Control Systems.
Methods of analysis and design of feedback control for dynamic systems. Covers nyquist, bode, and linear quadratic methods based on frequency domain and state space models. Laboratory experiments provide exposure to computation for simulation and real time control, and typical control system sensors and actuators. Prereqs., ASEN 3128 and 3200. Same as ASEN 5114.

Highlights free and forced vibration of discrete and continuous systems. Examines Lagrange's equation, Fourier series, Laplace transforms, and matrix and computational methods. Applies knowledge to practical engineering problems. Prereq., MCEN 3030.  Same as MCEN 4123.

ASEN 4138-3 cred. Aircraft Design.
Two lectures and one lab per week. Examines principles of aircraft configuration and design to meet given performance specifications, taking into account aerodynamic, stability and control, and flying quality considerations, as well as airworthiness regulations. Includes preliminary design of the major elements of an aircraft. Prereq., ASEN 3128. Restricted to ASEN majors.

ASEN 4148-3 cred. Spacecraft Design.
Provides the fundamentals necessary to complete the conceptual design of an unmanned spacecraft. Topics include mission design, propulsion, power, structure, thermal, attitude control, communication, command and data handling and attitude control systems. Project management, systems engineering and related topics in space systems are reviewed. The class is designed to enhance teaming and communication skills. Restricted to senior ASEN majors or instructor consent. Same as ASEN 5148.

ASEN 4215 3 cred.  Oceanography. 
Introduces descriptive and dynamical physical oceanography, focusing on the nature and dynamics of ocean currents and their role in the distribution of heat and other aspects of ocean physics related to the Earth's climate. Dynamical material limited to mathematical descriptions of oceanic physical systems. Restricted to seniors and graduate students. Same as ASEN 5215 and ATOC 4215.

ASEN 4216 3 cred.  Neural Signals and Functional Brain Imaging. 
Explores bioelectric and metabolic signals generated by the nervous system from two stand points: 1) their biophysical genesis and role in neural integration and 2) neurotechnologies such as electroencephalography, magnetoencephalography, deep brain stimulation, and functional magnetic resonance imaging. Prereqs., ECEN 2260 or 3030, ASEN 3300, or instructor consent. Same as ASEN 5216, ECEN 4811/5811.

ASEN 4218 3 cred. Large Space Structures Design.
Develops the necessary structural analysis skills for conducting conceptual and preliminary designs of large space structures with a practical emphasis on structures considered by NASA over the past 20 years. Applies analysis skills to a broad range of space missions requiring large space structures, emphasizing low cost and practical design. Prereq., senior standing in ASEN or MCEN, or instructor consent. Same as ASEN 5218.

ASEN 4222 3 cred.  Materials Science for Composite Manufacturing. 
Studies common matrix materials and the modifications and improvements of properties which can be achieved by adding second phase reinforcements. Properties will be significantly affected by the design approach and by requirements, and by the procedure of adding reinforcements. Investigates polymer, ceramic and metallic materials. Explores manufacturing, fabrication and processing techniques. Evaluates future developments. Coreqs., ASEN 4012 or instructor consent. Same as ASEN 5222.

ASEN 4238 3 cred.  Computer-Aided Control Systems Design. 
Covers Matlab and Simulink software, and multivariable control system synthesis and analysis techniques for typical aerospace control problems. Students formulate control problems and synthesize control functions using lineage quadratic techniques. Includes numerical integration of differential equations and nonlinear simulation of orbit and attitude dynamics. Prereq., APPM 2360.

ASEN 4248 3 cred.  Computer-Aided Control System Design 2. 
Studies theory and engineering applications of Kalman filter techniques. Covers discrete and continuous filters, the extended Kalman filter, and their application to guidance, navigation, and control, including satellite orbit and attitude problems, inertial and control navigation, and the Global Positioning System. Prereq., ASEN 4238 or instructor consent.

ASEN 4255 3 cred. Environmental Aerodynamics.
A review of the properties and causes of hazards posed by the environment, ranging from atmospheric wind shear to tornadic flows. Involves a multidisciplinary approach combining analytical, numerical, scale modeling studies with extensive field measurements, wind energy, and biophysical aerodynamics. Prereq., senior standing in ASEN. Same as ASEN 5255.

ASEN 4337 3 cred. Remote Sensing Data Analysis.
Reviews satellite remote sensing instrumentation and methods. Student teamwork involves real satellite data for applications in oceanography, atmospheric science, and terrestrial physics. Students develop problem-solving skills and use the internet to gather satellite and in situ data to address chosen problems. Prereq., GEEN 1300, ASEN 3200.

ASEN 4338 3 cred.  Computer Analysis of Structures. 
Covers basic structural design concepts and finite element modeling techniques. Emphasizes use of finite element static and dynamic analysis to validate and refine an initial design. Introduces basic design optimization and tailoring. Proficiency in Matlab required. Prereq., ASEN 3112.

ASEN 4426 3 cred.  Neural Systems and Physiological Control. 
A biophysical exploration of human physiology from the standpoints of control systems and neural information processing. Topics include: neural control of movement and cardiovascular performance, tissue growth and repair, carcinogenesis, and physiological responses to microgravity. Prereqs., ECEN 2260 or 3030, ASEN 3300, or instructor consent. Same as ASEN 4426 and ECEN 4821/5821.

ASEN 4436 3 cred. Brains, Minds, Computers.
An introductory, integrative survey of brain science, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and their interrelations. Considers central concepts and principles from each of these areas and the similarities and difference of brain, minds, computers, robots, etc. Prereq., senior standing. Same as ASEN 5436 and ECEN 4831/5831.

ASEN 4519 1-3 cred. Special Topics. 
Studies specialized aspects of the aerospace engineering sciences or innovative treatment of required subject matter at the upper-division level. Course content is indicated in the online Schedule Planner. Prereq., varies.

Special Topics Include:

Alternative Energy Electric Vehicles
The goal of the course is to design an alternative energy electric vehicle as a student team. Solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems may be included. Hydrogen fuel cells are now discussed for automobile and aircraft applications. Battery technology is essential. The course is a systems engineering approach to design a vehicle based on appropriate energy technologies: electric and/or ICE motor (PHEV technology), solar energy, hydrogen, other, after careful trade studies.

Students are required to have a junior level background in the one or more of the following fields: Materials Science including Composites, Thermodynamics, Aerodynamics, Power electronics, Controls, Batteries, Physics, and Chemistry. Graduate students are welcome. Interest in rigorous systems engineering approach is mandatory.

Energy Systems for Earth and Aerospace Applications
The goal of the course is to provide engineering students with knowledge of the scientific foundations for alternative energy resources for space and Earth applications and apply some of that knowledge to a vehicle design project.

The course gyrates around a design of an alternative energy electric vehicle. Solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems may be included. Hydrogen fuel cells have for a long time been used in space systems and are now discussed for automobile and aircraft applications. Much of the course is a systems engineering approach to design a car based on appropriate alternative technologies, electric and/or ICE motor (PHEV technology), solar energy, hydrogen, other, after careful trade studies.

Students are required to have a junior level background in the one or more of the following fields: Materials Science including Composites, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Power electronics, Controls, Batteries, Physics, and Chemistry. Interest in rigorous systems engineering approach is mandatory.

ASEN 4849 1-6 cred. Independent Study.
Special projects agreed upon by student and instructor. Instructor consent required.

ASEN 5007 3 cred.  Introduction to Finite Elements. 
Introduces finite element methods used for solving linear problems in structural and continuum mechanics. Covers modeling, mathematical formulation, and computer implementation. Prereq., matrix algebra.

ASEN 5010 3 cred.  Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control. 
Includes rigid body kinematics and spacecraft attitude descriptions, torque-free attitude dynamics,  static attitude determination, motion and stability due to gravity gradient torque and spinning craft, passive and active methods of attitude control, nonlinear regulator and attitude tracking feedback control laws. Prereq., ASEN 3200 or equivalent.

ASEN 5012 3 cred.  Mechanics of Aerospace Structures. 
Applies fundamental concepts of continuum mechanics, theory of elasticity, and energy methods to the analysis of structures. Prereqs., APPM 2360 and ASEN 2001, 2003, and 3112, or equivalent. Similar to MCEN 5023.

ASEN 5013 3 cred. Advanced Propulsion.
Chemical combustion calculations for multicomponent gases and application to air-breathing and rocket propulsion systems; performance criteria and scaling laws; introduction to chemical reaction rates; combustion instability and nozzle heat transfer; ion propulsion and mhd generators. Prereq., ASEN 4013 or instructor consent.

ASEN 5014 3 cred. Linear Control Systems.
Introduces the theory of linear systems, including vector spaces, linear equations, structure of linear operators, state space descriptions of dynamic systems, and state feedback control methods. Prereq., ASEN 3200.

ASEN 5016 3 cred. Space Life Sciences.
Familiarizes students with factors affecting living organisms in the reduced-gravity environment of space flight. Covers basic life support requirements, human physiological adaptations, and cellular-level gravity dependent processes with emphasis on technical writing and research proposal preparation. Prereq., graduate standing in engineering OR senior with 3.25 GPA

ASEN 5022 3 cred. Dynamics of Aerospace Structures.
Applies concepts covered in undergraduate dynamics, structures, and mathematics to the dynamics of aerospace structural components, including methods of dynamic analysis, vibrational characteristics, vibration measurements, and dynamic stability. 

ASEN 5034 3 cred.  Stochastic Methods for Systems Engineering. 
Same as ASEN 4034.

ASEN 5047 3 cred.  Probability and Statistics for Aerospace Engineering Sciences.
Same as ASEN 4047.

ASEN 5050 3 cred.  Space Flight Dynamics. 
Includes celestial mechanics, space navigation, and orbit determination; trajectory design and mission analysis trajectory requirements; and orbital transfer and rendezvous. Prereq., ASEN 3200 or instructor consent.

ASEN 5051 3 cred. Fluid Mechanics.
Highlights physical properties of gases and liquids; kinematics of flow fields; and equations describing viscous, heat-conducting Newtonian fluids. Emphasizes exact solutions and rational approximations for low and high speed dissipative flows, surface and internal waves, acoustics, stability, and potential flows. Prereq., instructor consent.

ASEN 5053 3 cred.  Rocket Propulsion. 
An in depth presentation of the theory, analysis, and design of rocket propulsion systems. Liquid and solid propellant systems are emphasized with an introduction to advanced propulsion concepts. Nozzle and fluid flow relationships are reviewed for background. Prereq., senior standing in ASEN or MCEN, or instructor consent.

ASEN 5061 3 cred. Real Gas Dynamics. 
Explores physics of particles, physics of uniform fluids, kinetic description of fluids, transport phenomena. Restricted to graduate students or instructor consent.

ASEN 5063 3 cred. Gas Turbine Propulsion.
Designed to teach the theory, analysis and design of modern gas turbine engines used for aircraft propulsion. Will deal with cycle and performance analyses, and analysis and design of compressors, turbines, intakes, nozzles and combustors as well as component matching. Prereq., ASEN 4013 or equivalent.

ASEN 5070 3 cred.  Introduction to Statistical Orbit Determination 1. 
Develops the theory of batch and sequential (Kalman) filtering, including a review of necessary concepts of probability and statistics. Course work includes a term project that allows students to apply classroom theory to an actual satellite orbit determination problem.

ASEN 6080 3 cred.  Introduction to Statistical Orbit Determination 2. 
Continuation of ASEN 5070. Emphasizes orthogonal transformation techniques such as Givens and Householder, square root filtering and smoothing, and considers covariance analysis. Also includes coordinate systems, force models, and time and polar motion. Requires term project that involves the application of many of the techniques required for precise orbit determination. Prereq., ASEN 5070.

ASEN 5090 3 cred.  Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite Systems. 
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are important tools for navigation, science, and engineering. Introduces GNSS hardware, signal structure, algorithms, error sources, and modeling techniques. Programming experience is required. Restricted to graduate students.

ASEN 5111 3 cred.  Introduction to Aeroelasticity. 
Introduces static and dynamic aeroelasticity of airfoils and wings. Covers the classical aeroelasticity theory and gives a brief overview of computational methods applied to aeroelastic problems. Prereqs., ASEN 3111, MATH 3130, and MATH 4430, or equivalent, or instructor consent.

ASEN 5114 3 cred. Automatic Control Systems.
Same as ASEN 4114.

ASEN 5116 3 cred.  Spacecraft Life Support Systems. 
Provides a working knowledge of the systems needed to sustain human life in a spacecraft environment. Emphasis is on understanding functional requirements of a life support system; operational details of subsystem technologies; new concepts currently being considered in NASA's advanced programs; and conducting a technical trade study.

ASEN 5122 3 cred.  Control of Aerospace Structures 1. 
Introduces the basic problems in dynamic modeling and active control of large spacecraft and satellites. Includes system descriptions, model reduction, controller design, and closed-loop stability analysis. Prereq., ASEN 3200, graduate standing, or instructor consent.
ASEN 5148 3 cred. Spacecraft Design.
Same as ASEN 4148.

ASEN 5151 3 cred. High Speed Aerodynamics.
Provides aerodynamic theory applicable to the high speed flight of subsonic, transonic, and supersonic aircraft, and hypersonic vehicles. Topics include linear theory of subsonic and supersonic speeds, the nonlinear theories of transonic and hypersonic speeds, and compressible boundary layers. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.

ASEN 5158 3 cred. Space Habitat Design.
Utilizes systems engineering methods for designing a spacecraft intended for human occupancy and provides a working knowledge of the technologies used to sustain life. Emphasis is placed on deriving functional requirements from stated mission objectives, developing integrated vehicle schematics, and comparing design options by trade study. Prereq., graduate standing in engineering OR senior with 3.25 GPA

ASEN 5168 3 cred.  Remote Sensing Instrumentation Design. 
Reviews and makes a detailed analysis of satellite instrumentation techniques and systems to understand the components, limitations, and overall capabilities. Emphasis on optical systems with in-depth treatment of conventional radiometry. Introduces both passive and microwave methods.

ASEN 5212 3 cred.  Composite Structures and Materials. 
Develops the macromechanical and micromechanical theory of the elastic behavior and failure of composite laminates. Applies basic theory to a broad range of practical problems including the buckling and vibration of composite plates, columns, and shells. Prereq., senior standing in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or instructor consent.

ASEN 5215 3 cred.  Oceanography. 
Same as ASEN 4215 and ATOC 5215.

ASEN 5227 3 cred. Mathematics for Aerospace Engineering Sciences 1.
Provides an introduction to the methods and mathematics of advanced engineering analysis tailored to aerospace engineering applications. Topics include vector and tensor calculus, ordinary differential equations, and an introduction to the calculus of variations. Prereqs., APPM 2350 and 2360.

ASEN 5235 3 cred.  Introduction to Atmospheric Radiative Transfer and Remote Sensing.
Examines fundamentals of radiative transfer and remote sensing with primary emphasis on the Earth's atmosphere; emission, absorption and scattering by molecules and particles; multiple scattering; polarization; radiometry and photometry; principles of inversion theory; extinction- and emission-based passive remote sensing; principles of active remote sensing; lidar and radar; additional applications such as the greenhouse effect and Earth's radiative energy budget. Same as ATOC 5235.

ASEN 5245 3 cred.  Radar and Remote Sensing. 
Examines active techniques of remote sensing, with emphasis on radar fundamentals, radar wave propagation, scattering processes, and radar measurement techniques and design. Examines specific radar systems and applications, such as synthetic aperture radar phased arrays for atmosphere, space, land, and sea applications. Restricted to seniors or graduate students in engineering.

ASEN 5255 3 cred. Environmental Aerodynamics.
Reviews the properties and causes of hazards posed by the environment, ranging from atmospheric wind shear to tornadic flows. Involves a multidisciplinary approach, combining analytical, numerical, and scale modeling studies with extensive field measurements, wind energy, and biophysical aerodynamics. Prereq., senior standing in aerospace engineering.

ASEN 5307 3 cred.  Engineering Data Analysis Methods. 
Gives students broad exposure to a variety of traditional and modern statistical methods for filtering and analyzing data. Topics include estimation methods, principal component analyses and spectral analyses. Introduces these methods and provides practical experience with their use. Students carry out problem assignments. 

ASEN 5315 3 cred.  Ocean Modeling. 
Introduces students to basic principles behind, and the current practices in, ocean modeling. Discusses different prevailing approaches. Offers students hands-on experience with the use of supercomputers and workstations for model running and pre- and post-processing. Prereqs., graduate standing or instructor consent.

ASEN 5325 3 cred.  Small Scale Processes in Geophysical Fluids. 
Provides an overview of mixing and wave processes in the oceans and the atmosphere. Topics include turbulent boundary layers in the lower atmosphere and the upper ocean, air-sea interactions, and surface and internal waves. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.

ASEN 5335 3 cred. Aerospace Environment.
Examines the components of the solar-terrestrial system, and the interactions between them, to provide an understanding of the re-entry and orbital environments within which aerospace vehicles operate. Includes the Sun, solar wind, magnetosphere, ionosphere, thermosphere, radiation belts, energetic particles, comparative environments (Mars, Venus, Jupiter, etc.), orbital debris, spacecraft charging, particle effects on systems, shielding, and satellite drag. Prereq., senior or graduate standing in engineering or related physical sciences.

ASEN 5337 3 cred. Remote Sensing Data Analysis.
Same as ASEN 4337.

ASEN 5347 3 cred.  Math Methods in Dynamics. 
Two-part graduate-level course on dynamics. Covers both flexible and rigid multibody analytical dynamics and finite element method for dynamics. Emphasizes formulations that naturally lead to easy computer implementation and stability, linearization, and modern rotational kinematics. Prereqs., graduate standing and instructor consent.

ASEN 5417 3 cred.  Numerical Methods for Differential Equations. 
Provides computational skills and basic knowledge of numerical methods for advanced courses in engineering/scientific computation using FORTRAN, C, or MATLAB. Prereq., APPM 2360 and instructor consent.

ASEN 5426 3 cred.  Neural Systems and Physiological Control. 
Same as ASEN 4426 and ECEN 4821/5821.

ASEN 5427 3 cred. Computational Gas Dynamics.
Introduces computational techniques particularly applicable to high-speed gas flows that contain shocks. Complicated numerical methods are developed from relatively simple numerical modules. Prereq., ASEN 5417 or instructor consent.

ASEN 5506 1 cred.  Bioastronautics Seminar. 
Focuses on research areas in space flight medical and biological topics ranging from human responses to molecular-level concerns. Literature analysis and scientific presentations are expected. Emphasis is on biophysical mechanisms, comprehensive models, and related technology development.