Prof. Arquilla'a research focus is experimental investigations of human health and performance during interactions with a wide range of complex systems; she is an expert in experimental design and statistical analysis for experiments with human participants and small sample sizes. Her expertise includes collection of physiological signals in operational environments using wearable sensors; analysis of novel features from physiological signals; qualitative research methods including survey-based, observational, and interview-based studies; and studies of human-autonomy interactions.
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Bioastronautics, human-computer interaction, human-robot interaction, human-autonomy teaming, team performance, wearable sensor systems, human participant experiments
ASEN 2501 - Introduction to Astronautics
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Fall 2025
Introduces spacecraft mission topics such as orbital mechanics, spacecraft design, rocket propulsion, communications, remote sensing, and the space environment. Utilizes active and problem-based learning techniques to expose students to the space industry.
ASEN 2704 - Introduction to Aerospace Vehicle Design and Performance
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Spring 2024 / Spring 2025
Introduction to the theory and methods for design and performance analysis of aircraft and spacecraft. Aircraft topics include wing design, propulsion, aircraft performance, and stability and control. Spacecraft topics include mission design, rocket performance, orbital mechanics and spacecraft subsystems. Emphasis is placed on introducing systems engineering aspects of design and analysis for aerospace vehicles.
ASEN 5137 - Experimental Design and Statistical Methods
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Fall 2025
Examines the applied issues of designing experiments and performing statistical analysis to reach justified scientific conclusions. Approaches are integrated to enable application to real-world research questions, with a focus on the unique challenges of human subject experiments. Recommended restriction: to Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering students.
ASEN 5226 - Medicine in Space and Surface Environments
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Spring 2025
Introduces concepts of space medicine and provides a focused analysis on exploration medical capabilities. This course provides a unique learning opportunity to understand the medical challenges of human spaceflight. This is done both in the classroom and in an immersive field simulation that allows students to engage in medical care in simulated planetary surface environments. As such, it also introduces students to important concepts in human spaceflight operations which are difficult to teach in the classroom.
ASEN 5519 - Special Topics
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Fall 2023
Reflects upon specialized aspects of aerospace engineering sciences. Course content is indicated in the online Class Search. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Recommended prerequisite: varies.
ASEN 6949 - Master's Candidate for Degree
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Spring 2025 / Summer 2025
Registration intended for students preparing for a thesis defense, final examination, culminating activity, or completion of degree.
