Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Aviation Science Managment (AVSM)

AVSM 1113  Introduction to Flight Lab  (1 Credits)  
Lab: 1  

Practical application of aeronautical skills in a laboratory setting. One hour of lab per week. Co-requisite AVSM 1313.

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 1301  Introduction To Aviation/History  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

The course covers a brief historical review of early aviation, the freedom and the power of flight from the 15th. Century drawings and manuscripts of Leonardo de Vinci to modern times, discussing the fundamentals of flight and aeronautical technology, and an introduction to aircraft systems and operations. The dynamics of safety of flight, human factors, interpreting aeronautical graphic representation, introductory navigation, air traffic control and airspace, and aviation weather aspects are topics of discussion. Three hours of lecture per week

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 1303  Private Pilot Ground  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Private Pilot Ground (3) Private pilot ground covers the cock pit instruments and system, fundamentals off light, aircraft performance charts, and cross country planning. Three hours of lecture per week.

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 1305  Private Pilot Lab  (3 Credits)  
Lab: 3  

Private Pilot Flight Lab (3) Practical application of aeronautical skills in a laboratory setting. Three hours of laboratory per week. ( Co-requisite: AVSM 1303).

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 1307  Intro to Unmanned Aerial Systems  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Overview of Unmanned Aerial Systems(UAS) and their role in the Aviation Industry. Three hours of lecture per week.

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 1313  Introduction to Flight  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 1320  Transportation Survey  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 2118  Instrument Ground Lab  (1 Credits)  
Lab: 1  

Instrument Flight (1) Students will attain the knowledge and skill necessary for Instrument ground and flight rating and exercise the privileges of therating. Completion of the FAA knowledge exam is necessary for this rating. (Pre-requisite: AVSM 1303, Co-requisite: AVSM 2318)

Prerequisite(s): AVSM 1303

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 2301  Aviation Weather  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

This course provides detailed knowledge of the environmental factors critical to safe flight operations. The course covers weather systems, upper-air characteristics, flight hazards, weather-related to pics in flight safety, meteorological flight planning, use of weather information systems, and there ports and charts used for aviation weather reporting and forecasting. Survey of atmospheric and weather-related phenomena and their impact on flight operations including the inter face of airmen and flight service stations. Three hours of lecture per week. (Prerequisite: AVSM 1305.)

Prerequisite(s): AVSM 1305

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 2314  Introduction to Homeland Security  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Introduction to Homeland Security (3) This course provides a survey of historical events, practices, and polices of the Emergency management system in the aviation industry. Three hours of lecture per week. (Prerequisite: AVSM 1301 and AVSM 3371).

Prerequisite(s): (AVSM 1301 and AVSM 3371)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 2318  Instrument Ground  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Instrument Airplane examination. Numerous topics in instrument flight techniques will be presented. Three lecture hours per week. (Prerequisite: AVSM 1303 and AVSM 1305, Corequisite: AVSM 2118).

Prerequisite(s): (AVSM 1303 and AVSM 1305) and (AVSM 2118 (may be taken concurrently))

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3112  Commercial Pilot Certification Lab  (1 Credits)  
Lab: 1  

Commercial Pilot Certification Lab (1) Laboratory course providing students opportunities to learn the advanced aerodynamics, aircraft performance, precision maneuvers, extended cross-country, night flight, and FAA regulations.

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3115  Multi-Engine Rating Lab  (1 Credits)  
Lab: 1  

Provides the student with flight time and instruction to complete all manuevers and operations required in preparation to earn the Federal Aviation (FAA) Multiengine Airplane Class Rating. 1 credit hour.

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3121  Air Traffic Control Lab  (1 Credits)  
Lab: 2  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3218  Crew Resource Management  (2 Credits)  
Lecture: 2  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3305  Fundamentals of Avionics  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Understanding the principles of theory, and technology of modern avionics systems. Mathematical and conceptual approach for various subsystems including, but not limited to sensory, display, navigation, air date, autopilots, and flight management are examined individually and as an integrated whole. 3 credits.

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3310  Emergency Planning Mitigation  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Prerequisite(s): (AVSM 3371)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3311  Intermediate Aviation Lab l  (3 Credits)  
Lab: 3  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3312  Commercial Pilot Certification  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Commercial Pilot Certification (3) Successful completion of the course will certify the pilot to perform as a hired or compensated pilot in command of single engine aircraft. Course includes advanced aerodynamics, aircraft performance, precision maneuvers, extended cross-country and night flight, FAA regulations, and an introduction to advanced systems of highly developed futuristic aircraft. FAA approved. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: AVSM 2318 and AVSM 2118. Co-requisite: AVSM 3112).

Prerequisite(s): (AVSM 2318 and AVSM 2118)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3315  Multi-Engine Rating  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Multi-Engine Rating (3) This course is designed to prepare the student for the FAA Multiengine Rating Practical Examination. Successful completion of this course will permit the student to operate as a pilot in command of a multiengine airplane. FAA Approved. Three hours of lecture per week. (Prerequisite: AVSM 3312).

Prerequisite(s): AVSM 3312

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3316  Intermediate Aviation Lab II  (3 Credits)  
Lab: 3  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3317  Intermediate Aviation Lab lll  (3 Credits)  
Lab: 3  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3321  Air Traffic Control  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3327  Geographic Information Systems  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Provide students a basic understanding of GIS structures. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite: MIS 204)

Prerequisite(s): MIS 204

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3347L  Remote Pilot Licensing  (3 Credits)  
Lab: 3  

Overview of UAS and their role in the aviation industry. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite: AVSM 1313, AVSM 2301)

Prerequisite(s): AVSM 1313 and AVSM 2301

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3351  Aviation Law  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Aviation Law (3) Chronological development of aviation law, federal and state regulatory functions, rights and liabilities ofaviators, commercial aircarrier operations, and the traveling public. Includes FAA regulation sand directives governing airport operations, air carrier safety, and aviation security. Three hours of lecture per week. (Prerequisite: AVSM 1301 and AVSM 1320).

Prerequisite(s): (AVSM 1301 and AVSM 1320)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3352  Aviation Business Org Mgmt  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Prerequisite(s): (AVSM 3371)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3357  UAS Sensors and Payloads  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Examine how sensors and payloads on UAS are used. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite: AVSM 1307)

Prerequisite(s): AVSM 1307

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3371  Airport Management  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 3381  Air Carrier Management  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4100  Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Lab  (1 Credits)  
Lab: 1  

Flight time and instruction to demonstrate, teach, and evaluate performance of students in all manuevers and operations required to earn the FAA instrument rating. The student will be prepared to for the administration of the oral and practical examinations administered by the FAA. 1credit hour.

Prerequisite(s): AVSM 3315

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4112  Aviation Capstone Proj Lab  (1 Credits)  
Lab: 1  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4144  Aviation Proj System Mgmt Lab  (1 Credits)  
Lab: 1  

Prerequisite(s): (AVSM 3371)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4212  Aviation Capstone Project  (2 Credits)  
Lecture: 2  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4300  Flight Instructor Instrument  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Flight Instructor Instrument (3) Instruction, flight training and practice teaching to obtain the aero nautical skills and know ledge necessary for FAA Certified Flight Instructor, Instruments. Three hours of lecture per week. (Prerequisite: AVSM 3315).

Prerequisite(s): AVSM 3315

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4301  Advanced Aerodynamics  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Prerequisite(s): (AVSM 3312)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4303  TurboProp Familiarization  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Prerequisite(s): (AVSM 3315)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4304  Aviation Safety  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Prerequisite(s): (AVSM 3312)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4306  The National Airspace System  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

The National Airspace System (3) Overview of the proposed NAS Plan including problems such as airspace allocation, airspace usage, Facilities and safety. Three hours of lecture per week. (Prerequisite: AVSM 3321).

Prerequisite(s): AVSM 3321

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4307  Aviation Services Opers  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Aviation Service Operations (3) Study of different aviation services at airports such as fueling services, ramp operators, and environ mental management. The course will also cover operational management issues including Fixed Based Operations, general aviation, and relationship between private and governmental partners in the industry. Three hours of lecture per week. (Prerequisite: AVSM 3371).

Prerequisite(s): AVSM 3371

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4309  General Aviation Management  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

General Aviation Management (Fixed Based Ops) (3) A study of fixed based operations and its function sand responsibilities of managing the facility. The course will also examine sources of profit, management, maintenance and operations. Three hours of lecture per week. (Prerequisite: AVSM 3371).

Prerequisite(s): (AVST 3371)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4310   FAR CFR PART 139  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4315  Aeronautical Charts & Publicat  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Prerequisite(s): (AVSM 3312)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4317  UAS and NAS: Laws and Regulations  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Expanded use of UAS in the NAS along with the potential issues. Three hours of lecture per week. (Prerequisite: AVSM 3347)

Prerequisite(s): AVSM 3347

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4327  UAS Operations in Refinery and Offshore Installations  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Future potential of UAS in refinery and off shore Installation. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite: MIS 204, AVSM 3327, AVSM 3347, AVSM 4337)

Prerequisite(s): (MIS 204 and AVSM 3327 and AVSM 3347 and AVSM 4337)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4337L  UAV Aerial Cinematography  (3 Credits)  
Lab: 3  

Examine drone flight with high-quality photography and videography. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite: AVSM 1307, AVSM, 3347)

Prerequisite(s): (AVSM 1307 and AVSM 3347)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4344  Aviation Pro System Mgmt  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Prerequisite(s): (AVSM 3371)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4357L  UAS Operations in Agriculture/Surveying  (3 Credits)  
Lab: 3  

Examine how sensors and payloads on UAS are used. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite: MIS 204, AVSM 3327, AVSM 3347, AVSM 4337)

Prerequisite(s): (MIS 204 and AVSM 3327 and AVSM 3347 and AVSM 4337)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4367L  UAS Applications Lab 1  (3 Credits)  
Lab: 3  

Provide the students with the knowledge to build and test UAVs. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite: MIS 204, AVSM 3327, AVSM 3347, AVSM 4337).

Prerequisite(s): (MIS 204 and AVSM 3327 and AVSM 3347 and AVSM 4337)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4377L  Power and Pipeline UAV Surveys  (3 Credits)  
Lab: 3  

This course reviews the current state and future potential of UAS in power and pipeline surveys. The course will provide the knowledge to efficiently complete high voltage power line inspections, and the knowledge to pass API 1169 Pipeline Certificate on pipeline survey exams. (Prerequisite: MIS 204, AVSM 3327, AVSM 3347 and AVSM 4337).

Prerequisite(s): (MIS 204 and AVSM 3327 and AVSM 3347 and AVSM 4337)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVSM 4395  Fld Work Pract in AVS  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

Aviation Science and Technology

AVST 105  Private Pilot Flight  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Private Pilot Flight (3) This course prepares the student for the FAA Private Pilot Practical Examination. Successful completion of this course will permit the student to performas apilotin command of single engine aircraft transport of passengers or property without recompense, whether fees or employment.Three hours of lecture per week. FAA approved. Prerequisite: AVST103. Co-requisite: AVST105L

Prerequisite(s): (AWS 103)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVST 200  Basics of Communications  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Basics of Communications (3) In accordance with FAA orders 7110. 65 and 7110.10, the student will identify basic radio and interphone communications, ICAO phonetics, numbers usage, basic phraseology, coordination procedures, purpose and steps of the position relief briefing. Three hours of lecture per week.

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVST 203  Introduction to Air Traffic Control  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVST 222  Laws & Ethics in HSEM  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVST 311  Intermediate Flight Practicum  (3 Credits)  
Lab: 3  

Course is required for students to accumulate flight hours and experience. Consists of 36 hours of total flying time, to include 25 hours of solo instruction and 11 hours of dual flying time. Instruction shall be accomplilshed in an approved single engine fixed gear aircraft. 5 hours of pre-flight and post-flight instruction and briefing.

Prerequisite(s): (AVST 105 and AVST 105L)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVST 313  Int Flight Theory  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

International Flight Theory (3) This course provides descriptions and familiarization of large transport category air craft and their on- board systems from electrical power systems to oxygen systems, to communication systems, and beyond. This course also contains general information and guidance for operators planning oceanic flights, including authorizations needed for operations out side the continental United States. This includes Special Areas of Operation (SAO) such as North Atlantic Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications (NAT/MNPS), Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM), Area Navigation (RNAV), and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) air space. Pre-requisite:AVST 312.

Prerequisite(s): (AVST 312)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVST 319  Crew Resource Management  (0 Credits)  
Lab: 0  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVST 325  Airport Design & Operation  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Airport Designand Operation (3) The study of planning, design construction of airports. Three hours of lecture per week.

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVST 345  Principles Aviation Property  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Principles of Aviation Property (3) Study of the processes of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling aviation property at fixed based operations. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: AVST 371.

Prerequisite(s): (AVST 371)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVST 380  Flight Instruction Airplane  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Flight Instruction Airplane (3) This courseis a study of the fundamental so fair plane fl ight in struction involving educational principles of the learning and teaching process, communication, teaching methods, critiquing, evaluating, and planning instruction alactivity. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: AVST 315.

Prerequisite(s): AVST 380L (may be taken concurrently)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVST 380L  Certified Flight Intstructor-Airplane Lab  (1 Credits)  
Lab: 1  

Provides student the filght time and instruction needed to demonstrate, teach, and evaluate their performance in all maneuvers and operations required to earn the Private Pilot Commercial PIlot Certificates. 1.00 credit hour.

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVST 402  Effective HSEM CM & Leadership  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Effective HSEM Communications & Leadership (3) Prepares future aviation professionals with communication and leadership skills to fulfillteam-building roles with government and non-government agenciesduring times of aviation disasters.Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisiteor Co-requisite: AVST 310.

Prerequisite(s): (AVST 310)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVST 408  Multi Engine-CFI  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Provides the student with the flight time and instructions to demonstrates, teach and evaluate performance of students in all manuevers and operations required to earn the FAA Multiengine Rating. 1.00 Credit hour.

Prerequisite(s): AVST 408L (may be taken concurrently)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVST 408L  Multi Engine CFI lab  (1 Credits)  
Lab: 1  

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud

AVST 425  Flight Physiology  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Flight Physiology (3) A study of the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of medical is sues associated with flight. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: AVST 105, AVST 105L, and AVST 315.

Prerequisite(s): (AVST 105 and AVST 105L and AVST 315)

College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech

Department: Dept of TransportStud