<div class="xblock xblock-public_view xblock-public_view-vertical" data-has-score="False" data-runtime-class="LmsRuntime" data-graded="False" data-request-token="e67731b0ed1d11efbe9e12d4917dea95" data-runtime-version="1" data-block-type="vertical" data-course-id="course-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019" data-init="VerticalStudentView" data-usage-id="block-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019+type@vertical+block@708d92a4b2824d51a6aac696a45840d4"> <h2 class="hd hd-2 unit-title">Course Organization</h2> <div class="vert-mod"> <div class="vert vert-0" data-id="block-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019+type@html+block@0070e17494c849dd9601db7d234d4d7b"> <div class="xblock xblock-public_view xblock-public_view-html xmodule_display xmodule_HtmlBlock" data-has-score="False" data-runtime-class="LmsRuntime" data-graded="False" data-request-token="e67731b0ed1d11efbe9e12d4917dea95" data-runtime-version="1" data-block-type="html" data-course-id="course-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019" data-init="XBlockToXModuleShim" data-usage-id="block-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019+type@html+block@0070e17494c849dd9601db7d234d4d7b"> <script type="json/xblock-args" class="xblock-json-init-args"> {"xmodule-type": "HTMLModule"} </script> <h2>1.3.1 Course Organization</h2> <p>The content of 16.00x is organized into units, sections, and subsections. Currently, you are in Unit 1, Section 1.3, Subsection 1.3.1.</p> <p>We have designed the course so that each unit covers one week's worth of material, with the exception of Unit 2: Rocket Science and Unit 4: Orbital Mechanics, which are each 1.5 weeks in length. The sections correspond to the main topics within a unit. Both units and sections can be navigated using the table of contents&nbsp;<span style="line-height: 25.6000003814697px;">("courseware accordion" in edX jargon)&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.6em;">on the left side of the page. Subsections ("verticals" in edX jargon) present individual subtopics within a section, and contain course components such videos, embedded problems, readings, and discussion forums.</span></p> <h3>Course Components</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Videos: </strong>Videos are the primary mode of content delivery in 16.00x. For each unit, there will be a set of approximately 10 videos which serve as the lectures for that unit. The videos will provide background and context, explain key concepts, introduce homework problems, or share personal experiences. They are typically around ten minutes in length, although some may be longer or shorter. Each video has a corresponding transcript which you can use to follow along with the content. You can stream the videos online, or download the video file and/or transcript to watch offline at your convenience.</li> <li><strong>Embedded Questions (EQ): </strong>Interspersed between the videos are embedded questions designed to let you apply what you've been learning and try out the concepts yourself. To keep you on track, there are due dates associated with the embedded questions in each unit. Pay close attention to the questions and the deadlines, as they are an important graded part of the course.</li> <li><strong>Interactive Simulations: </strong>Where appropriate, interactive simulations are embedded in the course to illustrate a specific topic or idea. While they are not graded, we highly recommend that you try out the simulations to reinforce the concepts introduced in the videos.</li> <li><strong>Additional Resources: </strong>For some topics, we will provide readings and links to optional resources that may be used to further explore the material. We encourage you to use these resources to deepen your understanding and broaden your perspective beyond what is covered in 16.00x.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<div class="xblock xblock-public_view xblock-public_view-vertical" data-has-score="False" data-runtime-class="LmsRuntime" data-graded="False" data-request-token="e67731b0ed1d11efbe9e12d4917dea95" data-runtime-version="1" data-block-type="vertical" data-course-id="course-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019" data-init="VerticalStudentView" data-usage-id="block-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019+type@vertical+block@3a7aa068744a4ada97eadc9a7cd779d6"> <h2 class="hd hd-2 unit-title">Course Expectations</h2> <div class="vert-mod"> <div class="vert vert-0" data-id="block-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019+type@html+block@ff60ce9f62c14d249ed0d00587355ad4"> <div class="xblock xblock-public_view xblock-public_view-html xmodule_display xmodule_HtmlBlock" data-has-score="False" data-runtime-class="LmsRuntime" data-graded="False" data-request-token="e67731b0ed1d11efbe9e12d4917dea95" data-runtime-version="1" data-block-type="html" data-course-id="course-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019" data-init="XBlockToXModuleShim" data-usage-id="block-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019+type@html+block@ff60ce9f62c14d249ed0d00587355ad4"> <script type="json/xblock-args" class="xblock-json-init-args"> {"xmodule-type": "HTMLModule"} </script> <h2>1.3.2 Course Expectations</h2> <p>Our primary goal for 16.00x is that students will have fun while learning about aerospace engineering. &nbsp;Because this is an introductory course,&nbsp;the <b>estimated effort</b>&nbsp;is 3-6 hours per week. &nbsp;This means that on average, we expect a student to spend 3-6 hours each week in order to go through all the content: watch the lecture videos, learn the material&nbsp;and complete the embedded problems.&nbsp; However, please note that the estimated time can vary from person to person, and from week to week.&nbsp; Depending on your background, work style, and what you are hoping to get out of 16.00x, do not be alarmed if you find yourself spending less or more time on this course. &nbsp;(For reference, a typical undergraduate course at MIT takes approximately 12 hours per week between lectures, lab/recitation, and homework time.)&nbsp;</p> <p>No matter how much time you end up spending on 16.00x, what counts is that you are&nbsp;<b>learning</b>&nbsp;and <b>enjoying</b>&nbsp;it. &nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<div class="xblock xblock-public_view xblock-public_view-vertical" data-has-score="False" data-runtime-class="LmsRuntime" data-graded="False" data-request-token="e67731b0ed1d11efbe9e12d4917dea95" data-runtime-version="1" data-block-type="vertical" data-course-id="course-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019" data-init="VerticalStudentView" data-usage-id="block-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019+type@vertical+block@e75d7497941043b68f2c8fb5c89db5c4"> <h2 class="hd hd-2 unit-title">Assignments and Grading</h2> <div class="vert-mod"> <div class="vert vert-0" data-id="block-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019+type@html+block@a9143d95b0a04deb96610d9e0f11891a"> <div class="xblock xblock-public_view xblock-public_view-html xmodule_display xmodule_HtmlBlock" data-has-score="False" data-runtime-class="LmsRuntime" data-graded="False" data-request-token="e67731b0ed1d11efbe9e12d4917dea95" data-runtime-version="1" data-block-type="html" data-course-id="course-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019" data-init="XBlockToXModuleShim" data-usage-id="block-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019+type@html+block@a9143d95b0a04deb96610d9e0f11891a"> <script type="json/xblock-args" class="xblock-json-init-args"> {"xmodule-type": "HTMLModule"} </script> <h2>1.3.3 Assignments and Grading</h2> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Open Sans', Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 1.41575em; float: right;"><iframe src="https://freesecure.timeanddate.com/clock/i4ah4yv6/fn2/fc009/bas2/pa5/tt0/tw1/tm1/ts1/ta1/tb4" frameborder="0" width="156" height="52" style="line-height: 1.4em;"></iframe></p> <p>In order to coordinate with your peers from around the world, this course uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The current UTC time is shown on the right&nbsp;and you can&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="[object Object]" style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.4em; text-decoration: none; -webkit-transition: all 0.1s linear 0s; transition: all 0.1s linear 0s;">use this site&nbsp;to convert to your own time zone</a>. &nbsp;</p> <p>Release dates and deadlines will occur at <b>14:00 UTC </b>(2:00 PM UTC) on either a Tuesday or a Friday. That means the content of a new unit will be released at that time, and the embedded questions from the previous unit will also be due. In the table of contents on the left side of the page (the "courseware accordion"), a blue clock next to a section indicates that there are embedded questions in that section. The course calendar and grading policy for 16.00x is given below. You can also check the <a href="https://courses.edx.org/courses/course-v1:MITx+16.00x+3T2016/ed4c42675faf4e71a2f99d67ed21faa3/" target="[object Object]">Syllabus &amp; Calendar</a>&nbsp;tab at any time to easily access this schedule, or download a <a href="/assets/courseware/v1/48cfa5a462cb5ea9356f33317c8d2bb8/asset-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019+type@asset+block/16.00x_Fall_2016_Syllabus___Calendar.pdf" target="[object Object]">PDF version</a>.</p> <p>Your grade in 16.00x will be determined by your responses to the embedded questions in the online content. The weight given to each unit and assignment is listed below. &nbsp;To successfully pass 16.00x, you must achieve a grade of at least <strong>75%</strong>.</p> <table style="width: 700px; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;" width="800" border="1" cellpadding="4"> <tbody> <tr><th width="25"><center><b>Unit</b></center></th><th width="240"><b>Name</b></th><th width="120"><center><b>Release Date</b><br /><i>14:00 UTC</i></center></th><th width="120"><center><b>Assignment</b></center></th><th width="120"><center><b>Due Date</b><br /><i>14:00 UTC</i></center></th><th width="75"><center><b>Grading Weight</b></center></th></tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>1</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;">Introduction to 16.00x</td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Tues,&nbsp;June 4th</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Entrance Survey</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>-</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>-</center></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>2</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;">Rocket Science</td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Tues,&nbsp;June 11th</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Embedded Questions</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Fri,&nbsp;June 21st</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>25%</center></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>3</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;">Environmental Control and Life Support Systems</td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Fri,&nbsp;June 21st</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Embedded Questions</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Fri,&nbsp;June 28th</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>15%</center></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>4</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;">Orbital Mechanics</td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Fri,&nbsp;June 28th</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Embedded Questions</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Tues,&nbsp;July 9th</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>25%</center></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>5</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;">Microgravity and Space Physiology</td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Tues,&nbsp;July 9th</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Embedded Questions</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Tues,&nbsp;July 16th</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>15%</center></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>6</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;">Extravehicular Activity</td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Tues,&nbsp;July 16th</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Embedded Questions</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Tues,&nbsp;July 23rd</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>10%</center></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>7</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;">System Safety</td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Tues,&nbsp;July 23rd</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Embedded Questions</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Tues,&nbsp;July 30th</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>10%</center></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>-</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;">Course Wrap-Up</td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Tues,&nbsp;July 30th</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Exit Survey</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>Tues,&nbsp;August 2nd</center></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"><center>-</center></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<div class="xblock xblock-public_view xblock-public_view-vertical" data-has-score="False" data-runtime-class="LmsRuntime" data-graded="False" data-request-token="e67731b0ed1d11efbe9e12d4917dea95" data-runtime-version="1" data-block-type="vertical" data-course-id="course-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019" data-init="VerticalStudentView" data-usage-id="block-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019+type@vertical+block@38c86ed61d704d5b847b04da235607c0"> <h2 class="hd hd-2 unit-title">Measurable Outcomes</h2> <div class="vert-mod"> <div class="vert vert-0" data-id="block-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019+type@html+block@c77ade423a7542caa017470cc6839882"> <div class="xblock xblock-public_view xblock-public_view-html xmodule_display xmodule_HtmlBlock" data-has-score="False" data-runtime-class="LmsRuntime" data-graded="False" data-request-token="e67731b0ed1d11efbe9e12d4917dea95" data-runtime-version="1" data-block-type="html" data-course-id="course-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019" data-init="XBlockToXModuleShim" data-usage-id="block-v1:MITx+16.00x+2T2019+type@html+block@c77ade423a7542caa017470cc6839882"> <script type="json/xblock-args" class="xblock-json-init-args"> {"xmodule-type": "HTMLModule"} </script> <h2>1.3.4 Measurable Outcomes</h2> <p><button border-radius="2px" class="mo_button" onclick="window.location.href='/courses/course-v1:MITx+16.00x+3T2016/5e0e82a56b234a2aaf12ac0b3359c3c5#MO10';" style="cursor: pointer;" title="MO 1.0: A student completing 16.00x will have learned about numerous topics in aerospace engineering" type="button" id="LD">MO 1.0</button></p> <p>Each unit of 16.00x contains a set of outcomes that a student should be able to demonstrate upon successful completion of that unit. The outcomes are stated in a manner such that they can (hopefully) be measured, and the entire course is designed to help you achieve the measurable outcomes (MO's). An example measurable outcome might be:</p> <ul> <li>MO 1.0: A student completing 16.00x will have learned about numerous topics in aerospace engineering</li> </ul> <p>Most subsections will be tagged with one or more measurable outcomes via buttons at the top of the page. Holding your cursor over an MO button will reveal the text of the measurable outcome, and clicking on the button will take you to the <a href="https://courses.edx.org//courses/course-v1:MITx+16.00x+3T2016/5e0e82a56b234a2aaf12ac0b3359c3c5" target="[object Object]">MO Index</a> for the course. The MO Index allows you to browse through all the outcomes covered in the course thus far, and easily access the subsections in which a particular outcome is addressed or assessed. As you consider your progress throughout 16.00x, you should always review these measurable outcomes and ask yourself: <strong>Can I demonstrate each measurable outcome?</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div>