Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 12 courses 30 total credits
The Master of Science program in exploration systems design with a concentration in systems engineering promotes your development and growth as an engineering-literate scientist or a science-literate engineer interested in the design, construction and implementation of next-generation space missions and large projects. Its distinct curriculum combines science applications with engineering knowledge and skills through engineering and science courses focused on Earth science, space science and astrophysics. The concentration trains you to design the next generation of large projects and space missions for exploration of the Earth, space and the universe.
| Required Core | 5 credits |
| Concentration | 9 credits |
| Electives or Research | 13 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 3 credits |
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SES 501 | SESE Colloquium | 1 |
| SES 502 | Exploring SESE Research | 1 |
| SES 510 | Graduate Exploration Project I | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 5 credits | |
Concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EGR 530 | Principles of Systems Engineering | 3 |
| EGR 608 | Advanced Simulation | 3 |
| EGR 611 | Complex Engineering Systems | 3 |
| IEE 573 | Reliability Engineering | 3 |
| MAE 547 | Modeling and Control of Robots | 3 |
| MAE 557 | Mechanics of Composite Materials | 3 |
| MAE 565 | Rocket Propulsion | 3 |
| MAE 587 | Radiation Heat Transfer | 3 |
| Total Concentration | 9 credits | |
Electives or Research
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SES 511 | Graduate Exploration Project II | 3 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 3 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Students select three courses from the available concentration coursework. For elective coursework, students select from the AST, GLG, SES or engineering courses in consultation with their faculty advisor. Six credit hours must be science coursework approved by the faculty advisor. Other courses can be used with academic unit approval.
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