Aeronautical Science

Commercial Multi-Flight

2004-10-13T11:10:00.000-04:00

The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary to meet the standards contained in the FAA Multi Engine Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards. Additionally, the student will receive training in safety awareness, crew resource management, and aeronautical deci- sion-making. At the successful completion of this course the student will have gained the aeronautical experience necessary to attain a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Multi Engine Land Rating. The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary to meet the standards contained in the FAA Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards. Additionally, the student will receive training in safety awareness, crew resource management, and aeronautical decision-making. At the successful completion of this course the student will have gained the aeronautical experience necessary to attain the addition of an Instrument Rating for the Private Pilot Certificate.

Introduction to Space Flight

2004-04-29T11:10:00.002-04:00

A survey of the major aspects of space flight. Topics covered include the history of space flight, space shuttle operations, and present and future commercial, industrial, and military applications in space.

Human Factors in Aviation Safety

2004-04-29T11:08:00.001-04:00

An examination of the major human causative agent in aircraft accidents: the human being. Emphasis is placed on the psychology and physiologic factors that enhance accident probability. Included is a detailed analysis of ergonomics (human engineering) and its influence.

Speech

2004-04-29T11:07:00.001-04:00

A continuation of the study of communication and communication theory with emphasis on overcoming communication apprehension, developing listening skills, mastering oral performance, and writing about communication.

Small Business Management

2004-04-29T11:04:00.001-04:00

This course is a study of system theory and its relationship to aviation/aerospace systems management. It covers a brief history of system theory and system life cycle and presents the major activities in each phase of a system’s life cycle. Also covered are specific topics related to system design and support, including reliability, maintainability, availability, testing, quality control, customer support, product improvement program analysis, and the role of data collection and analysis in the operational phase. Related topics covered are cost-effectiveness analysis and project management. The course examines applications and case studies specific to aviation/ aerospace, including military applications and computer simulation models.

Jet Transport Systems

2004-04-29T11:02:00.000-04:00

This course will provide the student with detailed knowledge of complete turbojet systems. The student will be exposed to complex air carrier aircraft systems and will conduct a detailed examination of the B-747-400. Air carrier procedures are examined from a crew member’s operational perspective.

Values and Ethics

2003-12-10T11:00:00.003-05:00

This course focuses on the process of practical ethics as a way of resolving moral conflict and of understanding professional responsibility in a multiculturally diverse society without devaluating specific viewpoints of ethical or metaphysical theory, ideology, or religion. Students will use proposals, value judgments, observation statements, assumptions, and alternate-world assumptions in arguing contemporary issues of moral importance. With this basic moral logic, students will resolve issues in terms of rights, responsibilities, and the community of rational beings in terms of consequences and contingencies and in terms of habituated virtues and character. Free and unrestricted discourse will be encouraged to let students find common ground in diversity.

Financial Accounting

2003-12-10T10:59:00.001-05:00

An introduction to accounting information systems and financial reports, including accounting concepts and analysis and interpretation of financial reports with an emphasis on the operating activities of avia- tion-related businesses.

Airline Management

2003-12-10T10:55:00.001-05:00

This course is an advanced study of the organizational, political, and financial administration of public and private civil-use airports. Areas of emphasis include public relations management, safety and security issues, employee organizational structures, financial and accounting strategies, revenue and expense sources, economic impacts of airport operations, airport performance measurement standards, and current trends and issues of direct concern to airport administrators.

Instructional Design in Aviation

2003-12-10T10:54:00.001-05:00

The application of the method of scientific inquiry to the process of instruction in aviation is presented. This means the systematic design of instruction, based on knowledge of the learning process, taking into account as many factors about the particu- lar situation as possible. Special emphasis will be placed on examining instructional problems and needs in aviation, setting a procedure for solving them, and then evaluating the results.

Flight Technique Analysis

2003-12-10T10:53:00.001-05:00

Application of aerodynamic principles to the devel- opment of optimal pilot techniques and procedures. Uniform procedures applicable to all airplanes and special procedures for large, high-performance, and transport aircraft are analyzed, including principles of flight deck resource management.

Aviation Legislation

2003-12-10T10:51:00.000-05:00

This course examines the evolution of federal civil aviation regulations in the United States. It provides an overview of the past and present problems prompting regulation of the industry, the resultant safety legislation, airport development funding leg- islation, and international aviation legislation.

Commercial Single Flight

2003-06-23T10:50:00.000-04:00

The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary to meet the standards contained in the FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards. Additionally, the student will receive training in safety awareness, crew resource management, and aeronautical decision-making. At the successful completion of this course the student will have gained the aeronautical experience neces- sary to attain a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Single Engine Land Rating.

Marketing

2003-04-26T10:48:00.003-04:00

Marketing theory; marketing management, sales management; market research. Public and customer relations, advertising, distribution.

Management of Air Cargo

2003-04-26T10:48:00.001-04:00

Intensive study of the practices and problems of management with respect to air cargo. Importance of air cargo service to the economy, rate and tariff problems, terminal facilities, competition, and future prospects.

Pilot Career Planning and Interviewing Techniques

2003-04-26T10:46:00.001-04:00

A course in which students will discuss and develop short-term and long-term job and career goals, con- duct career research using various University and industry resources, prepare a personal job search portfolio, prepare resumes and letters of application, and gain insights and proficiency in interviewing skills so they are better prepared to enter the job market upon graduation. Students will participate in simulated interview scenarios, will be expected to correspond with at least one company, and will be involved in the evaluation of letters, resumes, and interviews.

Flight Safety

2003-04-26T10:45:00.001-04:00

This capstone course is designed to assist the student in developing an attitude and philosophy for accident prevention. The course includes ideal and practical, personal and organizational safety procedures and goals; safety philosophies; aircraft accident reports; human factors; principles of accident investigation, accident prevention programs, and accident statistics; current events; and NTSB special studies.

Aircraft Performance

2003-04-26T10:44:00.001-04:00

Aerodynamic performance of aircraft powered by reciprocating, turboprop, or jet turbine engines. Stability and control, weight and balance and oper- ating data.

Aircraft Engines-Turbine

2003-04-26T10:43:00.000-04:00

A comprehensive study of aircraft gas turbine engine fundamentals and theory at the technical level. Areas of study include background, types, variations, and applications; engine theory; construction and design; systems and accessories; representative engines.

Meteorology II

2002-12-11T10:40:00.001-05:00

The course is a focus on aviation weather hazards such as thunderstorms, strong winds, fog, icing, turbulence, snow storms, and volcanic ash. Practical application of theoretical concepts such as thickness, thermal winds, jet streams, cyclone formation, and stability is achieved through lab exercises and projects using current or historic weather examples and is designed to complement lecture materials. Emphasis is on navigating today’s online environment for obtaining real-time aviation weather products and information to gain practical experience in making informed weather-sensitive decisions.

Financial Accounting

2002-12-11T10:39:00.001-05:00

Flight Physiology

2002-12-11T10:38:00.001-05:00

Aeromedical information. Causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of flight environment disorders. Altitude effects, spatial disorientation, body heat imbalance, visual anomalies, and psychological factors are included as they relate to pilot performance and survival effectiveness.

Airline Pilot Operations

2002-12-11T10:36:00.002-05:00

A study of the scope and function of a major air carrier’s organizational structure and the specific rela- tionships of the operations department with those of marketing, maintenance, and safety are discussed. A study of corporate issues including the industry in general, market structure, certification, FAR Part 121 regulations, economic issues, mergers, corporate culture, and international topics will be included. From an operational perspective, topics include flight operations employment policies, domiciles, operating specifications, types of services provided, training, passenger considerations, decision making, communications, and pertinent FARs.

Aerodynamics

2002-12-11T10:35:00.000-05:00

Incompressible flow airfoil theory, wing theory. Calculation of stall speed, drag, and basic perfor- mance criteria. Configuration changes, high and low speed conditions. Special flight conditions. Introduction to compressible flow.

An Economic Survey

2002-04-24T10:34:00.001-04:00

An introduction to macro and microeconomic prin- ciples, problems, and policies with a view to current economic problems.

Business Communication

2002-04-24T10:33:00.001-04:00

An introduction to effective business communication. Topics in oral, written, nonverbal, and inter-cultural communication are covered. Research methods, effective speaking, and the preparation of letters, memoranda, and reports are emphasized.

Transcontinental Flight Navigation

2002-04-24T10:32:00.000-04:00

This course will study FAR Part 121 domestic and flag regulations and evaluate their impact on long-range domestic and international flights. The student will be able to use ICAO, JAA, and FAA operational requirements and typical air carrier Ops SPECS to plan domestic and transoceanic flights. CBT simulation programs may be used as necessary to demonstrate actual flight scenarios. High-altitude airspace, navigation, and approach procedure chart interpretation will be examined in detail. Students will study and use the concepts of MNPS and RVSM airspace, dispatch procedures, ETOPS, ETP, driftdown, track messages, LRN accuracy checks, Oceanic Air Traffic Control clearances, international METARs and TAFs and emergencies and contin- gencies while on oceanic tracks. Communication systems requirements and methodology will be examined to include satellite, digital, and analog devices.

Aircraft Systems and Components

2002-04-24T10:30:00.000-04:00

A comprehensive study of aircraft systems and components at the technical level. Areas of study include aircraft electrical, hydraulic, fuel, propeller, and auxiliary systems including theory of operation, calculations, and related Federal Aviation Regulations.

Introduction to Psychology

2001-12-12T10:29:00.000-05:00

A survey of the biopsychosocial continuum and the intrapsychic, interpersonal, and organizational factors affecting human behavior. A primary feature of the course is its focus on the scientific method as the route to psychological knowledge. Students study the rationalist, empiricist, and experimental foundations of the scientific method and how these foundations can be critiqued. Topics include sensation, perception, learning, memory, personality, psychopathology, physiological psychology, and social processes. Emphasis is placed on the application of the basic principles of psychology to engineering, aviation, public policy, and business.

Technical Physics II Laboratory

2001-12-12T10:28:00.001-05:00

Techniques for data analysis and laboratory meth- ods in the context of experiments dealing with oscil- latory motion, sound, heat, fluids, and electricity.

Technical Physics II

2001-12-12T10:27:00.001-05:00

Application of basic physics principles. Other areas will include fluids, properties of matter, thermodynamics, wave motion, sound, simple harmonic motion, kinetic theory, basic electromagnetic theory, and elementary circuits.

Studies in Literature

2001-12-12T10:25:00.002-05:00

Reading materials include selected novels, poems, and plays. Emphasizes writing, reading, and appreciation skills.

Principles of Management

2001-12-12T10:24:00.001-05:00

Provides an overview of relevant management principles and practices as applied in contemporary formal and informal organizations. Focuses on management theories, philosophies, and functions.

Aeronautics III

2001-12-12T10:20:00.000-05:00

This course develops aeronautical knowledge required for certification as a Commercial Pilot with Single and Multi-Engine Land ratings. Topics include multi-engine flying in VFR and IFR environments, including high altitude, night, winter, and mountain. Topics also include regulations, safety, weather, aerodynamics, weight and balance, perfor- mance, aircraft systems, navigation facilities, chart use, and decision-making.

Aeronautics II Flight Lab

2001-04-26T10:17:00.002-04:00

The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary to meet the standards contained in the FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards. Additionally, the student will receive training in safety awareness, crew resource management, and aeronautical decision-making. At the successful completion of this course the student will have gained the aeronautical experience necessary to attain a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Single Engine Land Rating.

Technical Physics I Laboratory

2001-04-26T10:16:00.000-04:00

Techniques for data analysis and laboratory methods in the context of experiments dealing with Newton’s laws, energy, and rotational motion.

Technical Physics I

2001-04-26T10:15:00.001-04:00

A course in elementary physics. Stress will be placed on basic physics principles. Problem solving and problem-solving logic will be an important, integral part of this course. Topics will include Newton’s Laws, projectile motion, circular motion, work, energy, conservation laws, and momentum.

College Mathematics for Aviation II

2001-04-26T10:13:00.000-04:00

Basic calculus designed for the student of aviation. Differentiation and integration of algebraic functions; applications to velocity, acceleration, area, curve sketching, and computation of extreme values.

Fundamentals of Computer Programming

2001-04-26T10:11:00.001-04:00

Introduction to basic concepts of structured programming with applications in business, technology, and engineering.

Aeronautics II

2001-04-26T10:10:00.000-04:00

This course develops aeronautical knowledge required for addition of an Instrument Airplane rating to a Private Pilot certificate. Topics include instrument flying regulations, safety, operations, navigation systems, chart use, weather, flight plan- ning, decision-making, and crew resource manage- ment.

Meteorology I

2000-12-16T10:07:00.000-05:00

This course in atmospheric science includes applications to flight. Included is a systematic development of the following: thermal patterns, atmospheric moisture, horizontal and vertical pressure patterns, clouds, atmospheric circulation, local winds, stability, air masses, fronts, fog, icing, thunderstorms, jet streams, and turbulence. Students will study and make use of surface weather observations, surface maps, and constant pressure maps.

College Mathematics for Aviation I

2000-12-16T10:06:00.001-05:00

A pre-calculus course designed for the student of aviation. Review of the fundamentals of algebra; linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equa- tions; variation; polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; radian measure; right triangle solutions, vectors, and the laws of sines and cosines.

English Composition and Literature

2000-12-16T10:05:00.001-05:00

This course focuses on principles of writing in response to readings in the humanities, social sciences, and other interdisciplinary fields. Students develop their communicative, evaluative, critical thinking, and research writing abilities through the close examination of key texts across those disciplines.

Aeronautical Science Success Skills

2000-12-16T10:02:00.001-05:00

A course in which students assess and develop the personal, interpersonal, intellectual, and social skills necessary to succeed in college. Time management, study skills, goal clarification, career information, and college resources are included.

Aeronautics II Flight Lab

2000-12-16T10:02:00.000-05:00

The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary to meet the standards contained in the FAA Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards. Additionally, the student will receive training in safety awareness, crew resource management, and aeronautical decision-making. At the successful completion of this course the studentwill have gained the aeronautical experience necessary to attain the addition of an Instrument Rating for the Private Pilot Certificate.

Aeronautics I

2000-12-16T09:51:00.001-05:00

This course develops aeronautical knowledge required for certification as a Private Pilot with an Airplane Single Engine Land rating. Topics include regulations, safety, pre-solo operations, cross-country planning, airspace, chart use, communications, weather, performance, weight and balance, aerodynamics, and decision-making.