Rocket Science 101 focuses on the history of rocketry across the globe, how orbits work, rocket engine functions, and the benefits of space missions. Take a deeper look at how Hollywood’s depictions of space travel, and the things it gets right and wrong about rocket science.
Rocket Science 101 专项课程
Rocket Science 101 专项课程
Explore modern & historic innovations in rocketry. Gain expertise in global rocketry history, orbits, rocket engines, and the benefits of space exploration.
位教师：Aaron Ridley
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您将学到什么
Analyze spacecraft orbits and fuel requirements, evaluating the costs and benefits of diverse rocket engines and designs.
Explore the historical development of US space programs and the impact of Germany's WWII rocket advancements.
Examine modern applications, including satellite systems supporting daily life, celestial object distinctions, and the experiences of space travel.
您将获得的技能
- Global Positioning Systems
- Climate Change Programs
- Physics
- Environment
- Engineering Analysis
- Scientific Methods
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing and Production
- Environmental Monitoring
- Emerging Technologies
- Electrical Power
- Geographic Information Systems
- Political Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Timelines
- Engineering Calculations
- International Relations
- World History
- Physical Science
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授课语言：英语（English）
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专业化 - 3门课程系列
The Basics of Rocket Science
第 1 门课程11小时
您将学到什么
Describe different orbits and how spacecraft can use orbit changes to get from one place to another
Determine how much rocket fuel is needed to lift different rockets off the ground and put them into orbit
Describe the costs and benefits of different types of rocket engines and designs
您将获得的技能
类别：Physics
类别：Chemical Engineering
类别：Engineering Calculations
类别：Electrical Power
类别：Engineering Analysis
类别：Applied Mathematics
类别：Mechanical Engineering
The History of Rocket Science
第 2 门课程10小时
您将学到什么
Describe the progression and the reasoning behind the US's Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs
Describe the costs and benefits of the space shuttle program, and why the US lost two shuttles
Describe how Germany developed rockets for warfare in WWII and how the US and USSR used this technology to develop their rocket programs
您将获得的技能
类别：World History
类别：Emerging Technologies
类别：Innovation
类别：Political Sciences
类别：Manufacturing and Production
类别：Engineering Design Process
类别：Timelines
类别：International Relations
Rocket Science in Everyday Life
第 3 门课程11小时
您将学到什么
Understand how different satellite systems help support our everyday life, such as weather and GPS satellites
Understand the difference between asteroids and comets, and describe the ramifications of different sizes of objects encountering the Earth
Describe how spaceships far away from the Earth can get places, what that should look like, and what forces the people on board would actually feel
您将获得的技能
类别：Physical Science
类别：Science and Research
类别：Physics
类别：Environmental Monitoring
类别：Environment
类别：Global Positioning Systems
类别：Geographic Information Systems
类别：Climate Change Programs
类别：Scientific Methods
类别：Environmental Science
类别：Emerging Technologies
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常见问题
There is no required background, as the material is introductory. Some algebra-level mathematical concepts are discussed, but not required to know.
We estimate it will take learners 4 weeks to complete each course and 12 weeks to complete the entire Specialization.
We recommend taking the courses in order: The Basics of Rocket Science, The History of Rocket Science, and Rocket Science in Everyday Life.
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