AEROENG 3522: Fundamental Astronautics
Ohio State University
This course will present a conceptual understanding of different types of orbits in space that arise under the laws of gravitational motion, basics of preliminary orbit determination, design of maneuvers among orbits of different types, a preliminary understanding of perturbations in space, preliminary space propulsion and the patched conics approach for interplanetary mission design. Prereq: 3520; and enrollment as AeroEng-BS student. Concur: 2405.
Average GPA: 3.45
Grade distribution records: 305 students across 3 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 129 | 42.3% |
| A- | 45 | 14.8% |
| B+ | 32 | 10.5% |
| B | 50 | 16.4% |
| B- | 21 | 6.9% |
| C+ | 11 | 3.6% |
| C | 14 | 4.6% |
| C- | 2 | 0.7% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.3% |
Based on 305 student grade records across 3 terms.