AEROSPACE SCIENCE I

Grades 9 - 12

(1 year - 1 credit)

This course designed into two parts. The first is to acquaint the student with the historical development of flight and the role of the military in history. Over half of the available classroom hours are spent reviewing the development of flight from ancient legends to the space shuttle. Additionally, the role of the military throughout the history of the US is identified. The second half of the course describes the makeup of the aerospace community and the United States Air Force. This course also has a leadership component.

AEROSPACE SCIENCE II

Grades 10 - 12

(1 year - 1 credit) Prerequisite: 1 year in Aerospace Science I

This is a science course designed to acquaint the student with the aerospace environment, the principles of flight and navigation, and human limitations of flight. The course begins with a discussion of the atmosphere and weather. The study is expanded to include the planets and space beyond our solar system. After developing an understanding of the environment, how the environment affects flight is introduced. Discussions include the forces of lift, drag, thrust, and weight. Students also learn basic navigation including map reading, course plotting, the effects of wind, human requirements of circulatory system, the effects of acceleration and deceleration, protective equipment, and the space environment. This course also has a leadership component.

AEROSPACE SCIENCE III

Grades 10 - 12

(1 year - 1 credit) Prerequisite: Prerequisite:1 year in Aerospace Science II

This is a science course which discusses principles of propulsion system, fundamentals of rocketry and its application to spacecraft, principles underlying space travel, and various aspects of space exploration. This year's materials are perhaps the most technical. Turbojet, turbofan, rocket, reciprocating engines, and a detailed examination of propulsion systems are explained. Rocketry and spacecraft portions cover rocket propulsion, guidance and control, and orbits. The space travel section further discusses the development, use and future of artificial earth satellites and interplanetary probes. This course also has a leadership component.

AEROSPACE SCIENCE IV

Grades 10-12

(1 year - 1 credit) Prerequisite: SASI Determination

This is a science course that stresses the challenge of command and staff, and career management. It also integrates and applies all previous academic and leadership instruction by requiring the cadet commander and senior staff to run all aspects of the cadets corps. These duties and responsibilities include command, operations, administration, personnel, awards and decorations, finance, public affairs, discipline, and resource management.