The following courses are part of study year one.
The course application codes and study periods are valid for the academic year 2025/2026. For other academic years, different application codes and study periods may apply
General Courses
Theory and Methodology of Natural and Technological Science: the course SD2900 Fundamentals of Spaceflight, 7,5 credits, contents 3 credits of applied methodological theory – and with the course AK2030 Theory and Methodology of Science (Natural and Technological Science) 4,5 credits - the courses together content 7,5 credits of theory and methodology of natural and technological science.
The course AK2030 Theory and Methodology of Science (Natural and Technological Science) 4,5 credits, is given in several study periods during the academic year. If you want to read the course another study period - please ask the Course Responsible if it is possible.
Mandatory courses
| Course code and name | Appl.code | Scope | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD2900 Fundamentals of Spaceflight | 50585 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 | |||
| SD2411 Lightweight Structures and FEM | 51526 | 8.0 credits | 2.0 | 6.0 | ||
| SD2601 Fundamentals of Flight | 50588 | 7.5 credits | 5.5 | 2.0 | ||
| SF2863 Systems Engineering | 50594 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 | |||
| AK2030 Theory and Methodology of Science (Natural and Technological Science) | 60455 | 4.5 credits | 4.5 |
Optional courses
Specialisations
Aeronautics (FLT)
Courses (FLT)
The list below of elective courses is only a suggestion.
Mandatory courses
| Course code and name | Appl.code | Scope | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD2805 Flight Mechanics | 60428 | 9.0 credits | 9.0 | |||
| AK2030 Theory and Methodology of Science (Natural and Technological Science) | 60455 | 4.5 credits | 4.5 |
Optional courses
| Course code and name | Appl.code | Scope | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD2905 Human Spaceflight | 60419 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 | |||
| SG2212 Computational Fluid Dynamics | 61421 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 | |||
| EL2520 Control Theory and Practice, Advanced Course | 60932 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 | |||
| SD2910 Spacecraft Dynamics | 60435 | 9.0 credits | 9.0 | |||
| SG2215 Compressible Flow | 60438 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 |
Lightweight Structures (LKR)
Courses (LKR)
The list below of elective courses is only a suggestion.
Mandatory courses
| Course code and name | Appl.code | Scope | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD2414 Fibre Composites - Materials and Manufacturing | 61130 | 6.0 credits | 6.0 | |||
| AK2030 Theory and Methodology of Science (Natural and Technological Science) | 60455 | 4.5 credits | 4.5 | |||
| SD2413 Fibre Composites - Analysis and Design | 61127 | 6.0 credits | 6.0 |
Optional courses
| Course code and name | Appl.code | Scope | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE2139 Fracture Mechanics | 60452 | 6.0 credits | 6.0 | |||
| SD2432 Lightweight DesignThe course starts in spring semester (10cr) and continues in autumn semester (10cr). | 60454 | 20.0 credits | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Space (RMD)
Courses (RMD)
Optional project courses for the student satellite MIST. In addition to the recommended optional courses below, the courses EF2227, EF2228, SD2820 and SD2930 are offered. They all last a full semester and are given both autumn and spring. The only difference is the number of credits, varying from 7.5 to 15.
The list below of elective courses is only a suggestion.
Mandatory courses
| Course code and name | Appl.code | Scope | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD2920 System Integration for Space Technology, Part 1 | 61110 | 3.0 credits | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||
| AK2030 Theory and Methodology of Science (Natural and Technological Science) | 60455 | 4.5 credits | 4.5 | |||
| SD2910 Spacecraft Dynamics | 60435 | 9.0 credits | 9.0 |
Optional courses
| Course code and name | Appl.code | Scope | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF2262 Data Handling Systems for Satellites | 60199 | 6.0 credits | 6.0 | |||
| MJ2246 Rocket Propulsion | 60481 | 6.0 credits | 6.0 | |||
| SD2805 Flight Mechanics | 60428 | 9.0 credits | 9.0 | |||
| SD2905 Human Spaceflight | 60419 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 | |||
| SH1003 Introductory Astronomy for Engineers | 61082 | 7.5 credits | 4.0 | 3.5 | ||
| AH2923 Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) | 60162 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 | |||
| EF2264 Operation of Space Systems | 60214 | 6.0 credits | 6.0 | |||
| EL2520 Control Theory and Practice, Advanced Course | 60932 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 | |||
| SG2215 Compressible Flow | 60438 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 |
Systems Engineering (SYS)
Courses (SYS)
Students have the opportunity to choose between courses SF2812 and SF2822 as a compulsory course.
The list below of elective courses is only a suggestion.
Mandatory courses
| Course code and name | Appl.code | Scope | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL2520 Control Theory and Practice, Advanced Course | 60932 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 | |||
| SF2822 Applied Nonlinear Optimization | 60873 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 |
Conditionally elective courses
| Course code and name | Appl.code | Scope | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF2812 Applied Linear OptimizationEntry requirements: a Course in Optimization. | 60860 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 |
Optional courses
| Course code and name | Appl.code | Scope | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL2450 Hybrid and Embedded Control Systems | 60950 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 | |||
| EL2810 Machine Learning Theory | 60304 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 | |||
| SD2905 Human Spaceflight | 60419 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 | |||
| SF2842 Geometric Control Theory | 60934 | 7.5 credits | 7.5 |