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Undergraduate Astronautics Initiatives at San Jose State University
Author(s) -
Hunter Jeanine M.,
Desautel Dick D.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.896
H-Index - 108
eISSN - 2168-9830
pISSN - 1069-4730
DOI - 10.1002/j.2168-9830.1993.tb00074.x
Subject(s) - astronautics , aerospace , curriculum , aeronautics , engineering , state (computer science) , engineering management , management , medical education , engineering ethics , aerospace engineering , sociology , pedagogy , computer science , medicine , algorithm , economics
A balance betwen topics in aeronautics and astronautics was sought as an Aerospace Engineering Department was established at San Jose State University in 1987. This goal has resulted in a uniquely‐composed curriculum and laboratory development initiatives. Discussed in this article are the essential elements of the astronautics curriculum: the senior‐level Spacecraft Design course, an unusual aerospace sensor laboratory, as well as astronautics hardware experiment stations under development. Also discussed is the departments working relationship with local industry in terms of student employment; guest lecturers and consultants; and grants and equipment donations.