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ME 406 - Orbital Mechanics

Credits: 3

Basic theory of orbits of space objects, including spacecraft, small satellites, planets and small planets, and other fundamentals of astrodynamics and applications to aerospace engineering.

Prerequisites: grade of C or better in all of the following: ME 271 ; ME 375 ; MATH 244 or MATH 253A ; MATH 302 or MATH 307 ; ECE 160 or ICS 111 .
Grade Option: A-F only.
Class Standing Restrictions: Junior standing or higher.