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Aerospace Science 1
Title:
 Aerospace Science 1
Course Code:
 873199
Credit:
 1.0
Prerequisite:
 Algebra 1
Tuition:
 Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $600 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $700 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material:
 The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins:
 September 2008
Class Orientation
Session:
 September 2008
Class Ends:
 June 1, 2009
Registration Begins:
 May 2008
Registration Ends:
 September 26, 2008
Description: This course introduces students to aerodynamic principles, aviation history, flight design, electrical and mechanical systems, instrumentation, flight operations, safety and security, air traffic control, airport design, rocketry, satellite and space operations. Lab activities include computer simulations and model aircraft design and testing. Leading businesses and government agencies bring valuable exposure, expertise, and career experiences to the program. Students will be expected to attend fifteen face to face sessions during the school year.

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