Course Weekly Lecture Plan

Week	Topic
1	(Reading Assignment: Classification: Duct Jet Propulsion, Rocket Propulsion, Application of Rocket Propulsion) Definitions and Fundamentals: Definitions, Thrust, Exhaust Velocity, Energy and Efficiencies, Typical Performance Values
2	Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations: Ideal Rocket, Summary of Thermodynamic Relations, Isentropic Flow through Nozzles
3	(Quiz #1), Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations: Nozzle Configurations, Real Nozzles, Four Performance Parameters, Nozzle Alignment, Variable Thrust
4	(Quiz #2), Flight Performance: Gravity-Free Drag-Free Space Flight, Forces Acting on a Vehicle in the Atmosphere, Basic Relations of Motion, Effect of Propulsion System on Vehicle Performance, Space Flight
5	Flight Performance: Flight Maneuvers, Flight Vehicles, Military Missiles, Aerodynamic Effect of Exhaust Plumes, Flight Stability
6	(Quiz #3), Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis: Background and Fundamentals, Analysis of Chamber or Motor Case Conditions
7	Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis: Analysis of Nozzle Expansion Processes
8	(Quiz #4), Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis: Analysis of Nozzle Expansion Processes (cont’d)
9	Review and Evaluation (Midterm Exam)
10	Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals: Propellants, Propellant Feed Systems, Gas Pressure Feed Systems, Propellant Tanks
11	Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals: Tank Pressurization, Turbopump Feed Systems and Engine Cycles, Flow and Pressure Balance, Rocket Engines for Maneuvering, Orbit Adjustments, or Attitude Control, Valves and Pipe Lines, Engine Support Structure
12	(Quiz #5), Solid Propellant Rocket Fundamentals: Propellant Burning Rate, Basic Performance Relations
13	Solid Propellant Rocket Fundamentals: Propellant Grain and Grain Configuration, Propellant Grain Stress and Strain, Attitude Control and Maneuvers with Solid Propellant Rocket Motors
14	(Quiz #6), Electric Propulsion: Ideal Flight Performance, Electro-thermal Thrusters, Non-Thermal Electric Thrusters.

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