Mission to Mars Learning Community
Mission to Mars Learning Community
AT A GLANCE
The Mission to Mars Learning Community at UCCS is geared toward students interested in exploring the field of engineering. It intends to foster a supportive environment for students to navigate the college experience together, build a support network, and make lasting friendships.
During class sessions:
- students will build gliders, explore aerodynamics, wind tunnels, and rockets, and apply experimental principles to analyze problems and develop solutions for the mission.
- students will also discover the human factors inherent in long space missions and learning key aspects necessary for long-term habitation of Mars.
Outside of class:
- students will have plenty of opportunities to engage in social activities and professional development events tailored to enhance their career readiness.
Learning Community Coach:
Each of our learning communities has a Learning Community Coach (LCC) - a student who shares a similar interest (in this case, an interest in engineering), who has successfully navigated their first year at UCCS. LCC's attend the Gateway Program Seminar (GPS) class every week and meet with students individually and in groups outside of class. LCC's help connect students with instructors, resources, and opportunities to get the most out of their college experience.
To join the Mission to Mars Learning Community, email learncom@uccs.edu for a permission code to enroll in GPS 1010.011. The Mission to Mars Learning Community is open to any student interested in engineering.
GPS 1010.011 - Mission to Mars
Wednesdays 10:50 AM - 1:30 PM (Aug. 22, 2024 - Nov. 10, 2024)
*Mandatory Gateway Days on August 22nd and 23rd from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days.
Course Description: Plan a mission to Mars! Explore engineering, biology, biomechanics, psychology, and atmospheric and space flight through a mission to Mars.
