- Introduction to Space Physics (SPACE 574, offered in Fall semester)
- Space Weather Modeling (SPACE 477, offered in Winter semester)
- Advanced Fluid Dynamics (CLIMATE/SPACE 551, offered in Fall semester)
- Solar System Exploration (CLIMATE/SPACE 405, offered in Winter semester)
- Space Policy and Management (SPACE/AEROSP 581, offered in Fall semester)
- Climate and Space Sciences Seminar (CLIMATE/SPACE 749, 2017-2018)
Introduction to Space Physics
This is a graduate-level course geared for students interested in physical and aeronomical processes in various space environments. General topics covered in this class include fundamentals of space plasma physics, basic structure and plasma processes related to the Sun, the solar wind, the heliosphere, magnetosphere, ionosphere and the upper atmosphere, and planetary environments.
Space Weather Modeling
This class is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate level students who are interested in learning about various numerical models used in space weather research and forecast. Through this course, students will develop a deep understanding of numerical modeling for space physics applications, learning the different mathematical and numerical approaches, the implicit and explicit assumptions, and the different types and purposes of models. Students will develop familiarity in building and running models including large-scale community models and become familiar with the models available online, especially those at NASA’s Community Coordinated Modeling Center (http://ccmc.gsfc.nasa.gov/). The opportunity to synthesize their understanding in written and oral reports and the ability to give and receive feedback will be part of this class.
Space Policy and Management
This class is aimed to provide students intending to pursue careers in aerospace, or science policy, with knowledge of how the space program, particularly the civil space program, is developed and what is its future, and to inform students with how the government procures and manages major space projects.