Department of Aviation Science and Technology
Aviation Science and Technology Courses
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
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
College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech
Department: Dept of TransportStud
College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech
Department: Dept of TransportStud
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
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
College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech
Department: Dept of TransportStud
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
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
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
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
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
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: (R)Dept of Engineering Tech
College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech
Department: (R)Dept of Engineering Tech
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