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AHF 1101 Introduction to Aviation Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the field of aviation psychology. Presents and analyzes aviation psychology issues in general applications. Emphasizes the aviation industry and aircraft systems. Includes personnel selection, training, stress, performance, culture and leadership, among other topics.
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AHF 3000 Sensation and Perception in Aviation Credit Hours: 3
Serves as an advanced introduction to the field of sensation and perception in aviation. Discusses the theories and principles to explain what we sense and perceive in the real world, with a particular focus on aviation.
Prerequisite: AHF 1101 or PSY 1411
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AHF 3001 Human-Machine Systems Credit Hours: 3
Serves as an advanced introduction to the field of human–machine systems (HMS). Discusses the theories and principles that help to explain human–machine interaction. Also discusses how HMS experts build theories (or models) of mental processes.
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AHF 3101 Introduction to Human Factors Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the field of engineering psychology (ergonomics) that examines the interaction of humans and machines. Analyzes aircraft accidents and industrial safety concepts, and the design of aircraft, computers and other products.
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AHF 3102 Advanced Human Factors Credit Hours: 3
Introduces advanced human factors and human performance. Presents and analyzes human factors and human performance issues in general applications. Emphasizes the aviation industry and aircraft systems.
Prerequisite: AHF 3101
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AHF 4001 Research Methods in Human Factors Credit Hours: 3
Introduces research methods in human factors. Covers topics such as the scientific method, philosophy of science, ethical guidelines in research, theories, hypotheses, and quantitative and qualitative research. Focuses on methods commonly used in human factors.
Prerequisite: AHF 3101
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AHF 4301 Human Performance 1 Credit Hours: 3
Serves as an advanced introduction to the field of human performance. Presents the scientific study of the interaction between humans and machines. Discusses human–machine interaction and how it affects daily life.
Minimum student level - junior
Prerequisite: AHF 1101 or PSY 1411 , AHF 3101
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AHF 4302 Human-Automation Interaction Credit Hours: 3
Introduces theories and research principles developed from the study of human-automation interaction. Covers topics in human-computer interaction, interfaces and displays, decision aiding, trust, modeling and cognitive engineering.
Minimum student level - junior
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AHF 4303 Aviation Usability and Design Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the field of aviation usability and design. Presents and analyzes usability and design issues in general applications. Emphasizes the aviation industry and aircraft systems. Includes such topics as usability testing, heuristics and assessment methods.
Minimum student level - junior
Prerequisite: AHF 1101 , AHF 3101
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AHF 4304 Applied Ergonomics Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the field of applied ergonomics. Presents and analyzes ergonomics issues in general applications. Emphasizes the aviation industry and aircraft systems. Includes such topics as human-centered design, senses and systems of the human body and anthropometry.
Minimum student level - junior
Prerequisite: AHF 1101 , AHF 3101
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AHF 5101 Human Factors in Man-Machine Systems Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the range of human factors topics and the principles and knowledge that underpin the aviation human factors specialist’s approach. Discusses employment opportunities and gives insight into the systems approach methodology of the aviation human factors specialist.
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AHF 5201 Human Performance 1 Credit Hours: 3
Covers classical and naturalistic decision-making. Studies human performance in complex systems, and examines stress, anxiety, fatigue and organizational stress and error. Explores automation and human performance in aviation.
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AHF 5202 Human Performance 2 Credit Hours: 3
Examines information processing models; learning and memory; mental models and schema theory; signal-detection theory; human error; language and warnings; and knowledge elicitation for expert system development.
Prerequisite: AHF 5201
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AHF 5302 Human-Computer Interaction Credit Hours: 3
Examines human performance issues in the design of human-computer interfaces. Emphasizing human performance research relevant to aviation computer and aviation information systems. Structured around comparative readings in human-computer interaction using multiple sources.
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AHF 5402 Situational Awareness and Decision-Making Credit Hours: 3
Studies the theory of situational awareness and advanced decision-making and applies them to the complex flight environment. Addresses individual, collaborative and distributed awareness, and decision-making and available flight deck information.
Requirement(s): Graduate program chair approval
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AHF 5403 Cognitive Engineering and Human-Centered Design of Life-Critical Systems Credit Hours: 3
Explores major cognitive engineering and human-centered design principles applicable to life-critical systems. Addresses human-centered automation, human workload, cognitive modeling, situational awareness, risk taking and flight management system design and evaluation.
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AHF 5899 Final Semester Thesis Credit Hours: 0 - 2
Variable registration for thesis completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
Requirement(s): Accepted petition to graduate and approval by Office of Graduate Programs
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AHF 5990 Directed Research Credit Hours: 3
Students conduct independent research or participate in ongoing research or other projects under faculty supervision. Requires submission and approval by the division director of a written proposal containing performance expectations and evaluation criteria.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
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AHF 5991 Sensation and Perception Credit Hours: 3
The philosophical underpinnings of scientific views of sensation and perception. Hypothesized psycho-physiological mechanisms of sensation. Covers the nature of human perceptual processes, distortion and illusion with respect to real-world aviation human factors considerations.
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AHF 5999 Thesis Research Credit Hours: 3 - 6
Preparation and submission of a research thesis on a selected topic in aviation human factors under the direction of the graduate faculty.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
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ASC 1006 Mastering eLearning Credit Hours: 1
Helps students new to Florida Tech and online learning to adjust to the university and acquire essential academic survival skills (online classroom behavior, academic honesty, study skills, etc.) that enhance academic integration into college. Requirement for all Florida Tech Online students.
Requirement(s): Must be enrolled in Florida Tech Online
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ASC 1051 Chemistry Review Credit Hours: 1
Increases proficiency in understanding chemistry through one-on-one instruction.
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ASC 2000 Peer Leadership Credit Hours: 1
Provides juniors and seniors the opportunity to mentor first-year freshmen in FYE 1000 in academic success. Requires one hour of lecture and one to two hours teaching/mentoring in FYE 1000 per week. Covers the development of strong leadership skills.
Minimum student level - junior
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
Prerequisite: FYE 1000
May be repeated for credit
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ASC 2001 Peer Tutoring Practicum Credit Hours: 1
Provides students the opportunity to earn credit for peer tutor training and peer tutoring under the direction of the Academic Support Center. Incorporates research-based techniques for tutoring based on criteria from a national tutoring organization. Awards ASC tutor certification on successful completion.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
Prerequisite: COM 1101
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AVF 1000 Private Pilot Certificate Credit Hours: 2
Provides all required flight instruction to prepare the student for the FAA private pilot practical test. FAA private pilot certificate awarded on successful completion of the private pilot written examination, all prerequisites and corequisites, and this course. Noncredit for College of Aeronautics flight majors.
Requirement(s): Student pilot certificate, class III or higher medical certificate
Corequisite: AVT 1001
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AVF 1001 Flight 1 Credit Hours: 2
Provides initial flight instruction for private pilot candidates through the first solo cross-country flight.
Requirement(s): FAA student pilot certificate, class III or higher medical certificate
Corequisite: AVS 1201 , AVT 1001
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AVF 1002 Flight 2 Credit Hours: 2
Provides continuing flight instruction to prepare students for the FAA private pilot practical test. FAA private pilot certificate awarded on successful completion of the FAA private pilot written examination, all prerequisites and corequisites, and stage one of this course. Includes cross-country flight training for added experience.
Requirement(s): FAA Private Pilot Certificate, Class II or higher medical certificate
Prerequisite: AVF 1001 Corequisite: AVT 1002 or AVT 1112
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AVF 1003 Commercial Pilot Stage One Credit Hours: 2
Provides extended cross-country flight training to students holding a private pilot certificate. Increases total flight experience in preparation for advanced certificates and ratings.
Requirement(s): FAA private pilot certificate, class II or higher medical certificate and program chair approval
Corequisite: AVT 1002
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AVF 2001 Flight 3 Credit Hours: 2
Provides instrument flight instruction in aircraft and flight training devices to prepare the student for the FAA instrument rating practical test. FAA instrument rating awarded on successful completion of the FAA instrument rating written examination, all prerequisites and corequisites, and this course.
Requirement(s): FAA Private Pilot Certificate, Class II or higher medical certificate
Prerequisite: AVF 1002 or AVF 1003 Corequisite: AVT 2001 or AVT 2111
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AVF 2002 Flight 4 Credit Hours: 2
Provides advanced flight instruction in primary and complex aircraft to prepare students for the FAA commercial pilot practical test. FAA commercial pilot certificate awarded on successful completion of the FAA commercial pilot written examination, all prerequisites and corequisites, and this course.
Requirement(s): FAA Private Pilot Certificate with instrument rating, Class II or higher medical certificate
Prerequisite: AVF 2001 Corequisite: AVT 2002 or AVT 2111
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AVF 2006 Instrument Pilot Credit Hours: 2
Aircraft and simulator (flight training device) instrument flight procedures in preparation for the FAA instrument rating. Taken in lieu of portions of AVF 1002 and AVF 2001 for those students with previous flight experience.
Requirement(s): FAA Private Pilot Certificate, 50 flight hours of PIC cross-country experience
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AVF 2102 Flight 4 Commercial Pilot-Airplane Multiengine Land Credit Hours: 2
Provides advanced flight instruction in single-engine and multiengine land aircraft to prepare students for the FAA commercial pilot practical test. FAA commercial pilot-airplane multiengine land certificate awarded on successful completion of the FAA commercial pilot written examination, all prerequisites and corequisites, and this course.
Requirement(s): FAA private pilot ASEL certificate with instrument rating, FAA class II or higher medical certificate
Prerequisite: AVF 2001 Corequisite: AVT 2002
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AVF 2103 Commercial Pilot-Airplane Single-Engine Land Add-On to CP-AMEL Credit Hours: 1
Qualifies a commercial pilot-airplane multiengine land to add a commercial pilot-airplane single-engine land rating. Provides a combination of flight and ground training. Awards the additional rating on successful completion of prerequisites and this course.
Requirement(s): FAA commercial pilot-AMEL certificate, FAA class II or higher medical certificate
Prerequisite: AVF 2102
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AVF 3001 Flight Instructor-Airplane Credit Hours: 2
Training for commercial and instrument-rated pilots to qualify for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate. Upon successful completion of this course and the required FAA knowledge tests, the student is awarded the Certificate.
Requirement(s): FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating, prerequisite course and instructor approval
Prerequisite: AVF 2002 or AVF 2102
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AVF 3002 Flight Instructor-Instrument Credit Hours: 2
Prepares certified flight instructors to become instrument flight instructors. Ground instruction and flight in the instructor’s seat develops skills in analyzing student procedures and maneuvers in all instrument flight procedures. Students must pass the FAA knowledge test and flight test.
Requirement(s): FAA Flight Instructor-Airplane Certificate
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AVF 3003 Student Teaching for Flight Instructors Credit Hours: 2
Practical application of flight training skills. Students plan and conduct flight training under the supervision of a senior instructor. Includes the use of audiovisual aids, flight training devices and aircraft.
Requirement(s): Associate degree, FAA Flight Instructor Certificate and program chair approval
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AVF 3006 High Performance Airplane Transition Training Credit Hours: 1
Provides ground and flight training to qualify pilots for a high-performance aircraft logbook endorsement.
Requirement(s): FAA private pilot certificate
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AVF 3008 Aerobatic Flight Credit Hours: 1
Provides ground and flight training in basic acrobatic flight maneuvers, recovery from unusual flight attitudes and familiarity with conventional landing-gear aircraft.
Requirement(s): FAA Private Pilot Certificate and 100 flight hours or program chair approval
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AVF 3009 Intermediate Aerobatic Flight Credit Hours: 1
Continues the basic aerobatic training course. Develops basic aerobatic skills to enable students to perform complex aerobatic routines.
Requirement(s): Prerequisite course or program chair approval
Prerequisite: AVF 3008
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AVF 3010 International Flight Operations Training Credit Hours: 1
Provides ground and flight training for flight operations outside the U.S. Covers FAA, FCC, U.S. Customs and the Bahamas government regulations. Includes over-water operations, international weather and international flight planning. Student is responsible for landing and custom fees.
Requirement(s): FAA instrument rating
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AVF 3012 Conventional Gear Transition Training Credit Hours: 1
Provides ground and flight training to qualify pilots for a conventional/tail wheel-type aircraft logbook endorsement.
Requirement(s): FAA Private Pilot Certificate
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AVF 3101 Flight Instructor-Single-Engine Add-On to Flight Instructor-Multiengine Land Credit Hours: 2
Qualifies a flight instructor-airplane multiengine land to earn an additional flight instructor-airplane single-engine land rating. Emphasizes instruction in commercial maneuvers, error analysis and corrective instructional techniques. Additional rating is awarded on successful course completion.
Requirement(s): FAA certified flight instructor-AMEL certificate, FAA class II or higher medical certificate and instructor approval
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AVF 4001 Multiengine Pilot Credit Hours: 2
Qualifies single-engine-rated pilots to fly multiengine airplanes. Provides a combination of multiengine flight, multiengine flight training device and ground training. Upon successful completion, the student is awarded the FAA Multiengine Airplane Rating.
Prerequisite: AVF 2001 , AVF 2002
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AVF 4002 Flight Instructor-Multiengine Credit Hours: 2
Prepares multiengine-rated pilots to become multiengine flight instructors. Emphasizes ground instruction and flight in the instructor’s seat to develop skill in analyzing student procedures and maneuvers.
Requirement(s): FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multiengine Rating and FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or prerequisite course
Prerequisite: AVF 4001
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AVF 4003 Air Taxi Flight Training Credit Hours: 2
Teaches the duties of pilot-in-command and second-in-command in air taxi flight operations and provides multiengine instrument flight training for air taxi competency. Encompasses ground instruction and training in multiengine flight simulators and light twin-engine airplanes.
Requirement(s): FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Instrument and Multiengine Ratings or prerequisite course
Prerequisite: AVF 2102 or AVF 4001
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AVF 4006 Advanced Multiengine Crew Operations Credit Hours: 2
Provides 25 hours pilot-in-command and 25 hours second-in-command multiengine flight time in extended cross-country operations into busy air terminals within the U.S. Uses two-student-pilot crew structure under flight instructor supervision. Also provides experience in a variety of airspace, terrain, weather and challenging situations.
Requirement(s): Program chair approval
Prerequisite: AVF 4003
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AVF 4090 Special Topics in Flight Training Credit Hours: 0 - 3
Topics vary by semester and may include advanced instrument flight, advanced aerobatics and advanced crew resource management. Flight fees vary depending on topic and flight hours required.
Requirement(s): Program chair approval
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits
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AVF 4102 Initial Flight Instructor Certificate in a Multiengine Land Airplane Credit Hours: 2
Qualifies commercial, airplane multiengine land, instrument-rated pilots for an initial FAA certified flight instructor, multiengine land airplane certificate. Certificate awarded on successful completion of the required FAA knowledge tests, all prerequisites and this course.
Requirement(s): FAA commercial pilot airplane multiengine land certificate, class II or higher medical certificate and instructor approval
Prerequisite: AVF 2102 , AVT 3101
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AVF 5301 Airplane Performance Flight Test Evaluation Credit Hours: 3
Consists of lectures and flight laboratories involving airplane performance flight test evaluation theory and practice. Includes flight test profile planning, data collection in an instrumented airplane, and data reduction for analysis publication.
Requirement(s): Requires prior completion of foundation requirements.
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AVF 5302 Airplane Stability and Control Flight Test Evaluation Credit Hours: 3
Consists of lectures and flight laboratories involving airplane stability and control flight test evaluation theory and practice. Includes flight test profile planning, data collection in an instrumented airplane, and data reduction for analysis and publication.
Requirement(s): Requires prior completion of foundation requirements.
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AVF 5303 Airplane Avionics Flight Test Evaluation Credit Hours: 3
Consists of lectures and flight laboratories involving airplane avionics flight test evaluation theory and practice. Includes flight test profile planning, data collection in an instrumented airplane, and data reduction for analysis and publication.
Requirement(s): Requires prior completion of foundation requirements.
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AVM 1000 Introduction to Aviation Credit Hours: 3
Provides students with foundational knowledge of aviation. Includes aircraft components, basic aerodynamics, airports, air traffic control, airspace, regulations, performance, weight and balance, aeronautical factors, aviation weather and air navigation.
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AVM 2401 Aviation Fiscal Management Credit Hours: 3
Introduces basic financial management principles in an aviation industry context. Topics include financial document analysis, forecasting, financing, asset management and mergers. Uses spreadsheet, presentation, word processing and Internet search software tools to prepare and analyze financial reports and solve financial problems.
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AVM 3201 Aviation Planning Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the student to the requirements, issues and processes involved in aviation planning. Includes in-depth study of the sources of aviation data, forecasting methods, the airport master planning process and environmental issues and requirements.
Minimum student level - third year or junior
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AVM 3202 Airport Design Credit Hours: 3
Includes analysis and application of FAA and ICAO standards for airport design. Emphasizes the airside components. Includes runways; protection areas, zones and surfaces; taxiways; terminals; aprons; pavements; and on-airport facilities. (Requirement: Junior standing.)
Minimum student level - third year or junior
Prerequisite: AVM 3201
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AVM 3302 Multimodal Transportation Credit Hours: 3
Surveys the development and operation of land, water and air transportation systems. Discusses principles of logistics, transportation economics and intermodal traffic management, emphasizing air traffic. Includes transportation management in both the private and public sectors.
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AVM 3303 Transportation Logistics Credit Hours: 3
Studies transportation and logistics management as a discipline concerned with efficient materials flow through the global industrial and economic system. Emphasizes managerial aspects of air transportation and logistics systems and serves as specialized education for those who plan careers in transportation or logistics.
Minimum student level - sophomore
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AVM 3501 Special Topics in Aviation Management Credit Hours: 3
Topics of special interest offered when student interest and staffing permit. Topics announced before registration.
Requirement(s): Division director approval
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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AVM 4201 Aviation Advanced Computer Applications Credit Hours: 3
Teaches the application of specialized software packages used in the aviation industry. Includes land-use management, airport and airway simulations and geographical information systems.
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Prerequisite: AVM 3202
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AVM 4202 Airport Terminal Development Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the student to the process of airport terminal development. Emphasizes the terminal building and landside components. Includes methodologies and tools for the application of FAA standards. Addresses functional relationships, concepts, space programming, apron areas, ground access and circulation, sustainability and business planning.
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Prerequisite: AVM 3202
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AVM 4204 CAD for Airport Environments Credit Hours: 3
Teaches AutoCAD® applications, its interfaces, concepts, terminology and specialized conflict analysis and airfield planning simulation software packages used in the aviation industry. Includes the three-dimensional airspace analysis and Simtra Pathplanner software programs.
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Prerequisite: AVM 3202
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AVM 4301 Aviation Labor Law and Employment Standards Credit Hours: 3
Studies government regulation of aviation employment standards and labor-management practices in negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements. Examines private and public sector labor relations with specific application of labor law to the varied aspects of the aviation industry.
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AVM 4302 Aviation Law Credit Hours: 3
Overviews the fundamentals of aviation law. Emphasizes factors guiding operational decision making by aviation managers and professional pilots to minimize exposure to legal liability.
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AVM 4303 General Aviation Operations and Management Credit Hours: 3
Presents operational and managerial aspects of general aviation. Emphasizes corporate aviation. Includes fixed base operations (FBO), flight training, corporate aviation, general aviation aircraft, business aircraft ownership and management methods, and regulations associated with general aviation operations such as 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135.
Prerequisite: AVM 2401 or BUS 2212 or BUS 3401 or EMG 3225
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AVM 4501 Air Transportation Management Credit Hours: 3
Surveys the development of the air transportation system leading to the modern organization and functions of airlines and general aviation business. Studies the route structure, scheduling, pricing and fleet selection strategies in the solution of typical operational problems.
Minimum student level - fourth year or senior
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AVM 4502 Aviation Business Simulation Credit Hours: 3
Applies business management concepts and techniques to the decision-making and problem-solving processes and situations in an aviation business. Uses operations research techniques, process analysis, forecasting, and computer and mathematical modeling as tools.
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Prerequisite: AVM 4501
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AVM 4600 Aviation Management Internship Credit Hours: 5
Covers management training within the aviation industry. Requires a minimum of a full academic term during the senior year. For credit, this internship must be followed by AVM 4603 .
Requirement(s): Completion of junior year major requirements, cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher and faculty committee approval
May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits.
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AVM 4602 Independent Study in Aviation Management Credit Hours: 3
Provides outstanding students an opportunity to pursue independent study on selected subjects to a depth not otherwise available in the curriculum. Requires preparation of a formal written paper and an oral examination.
Minimum student level - senior
Requirement(s): 2.8 cumulative GPA and division director approval
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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AVM 4603 Aviation Management Seminar Credit Hours: 1
Students present formal oral and written reports on their management internship to students and faculty for comment and critique. Mandatory in the first semester after completion of AVM 4600 .
May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
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AVM 4701 Airport Management Credit Hours: 3
Studies modern airports, including their roles, functions and status in the national air transportation system; sponsorship and management alternatives; management of airport development, operations and business matters; and discussion of current and emerging public airport issues.
Minimum student level - fourth year or senior
Prerequisite: AVM 3202
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AVM 5000 Fundamentals of Aviation Planning and Design Credit Hours: 3
Introduces issues, requirements and processes involved in aviation planning, design and software applications. Studies the sources of aviation data, forecasting methods, the airport master planning process and environmental issues and requirements.
Requirement(s): Does not meet graduate degree requirements. Division director approval.
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AVM 5101 Legal and Ethical Issues in Aviation Credit Hours: 3
Uses current issues as vehicles for study of the legal and moral concepts that influence developments in both national and international air law. Addresses legal and ethical considerations directly confronting the aviation professional through case studies.
Background knowledge equivalent to AVM 4302 Aviation Law .
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AVM 5102 Airport Development Credit Hours: 3
Addresses capital project development issues at airports, emphasizing project definition, funding, project administration and coordination, marketing and property management of airside and landside facilities.
Background knowledge equivalent to AVM 4701 Airport Management .
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AVM 5103 Airport Operations Credit Hours: 3
Addresses requirements, responsibilities and methods of major U.S. and international airports. Studies both FAA and ICAO standards regarding air- and land-side operations, operational safety, maintenance and construction, security and emergency preparedness. Requires a case study or research paper.
Background knowledge equivalent to AVM 4701 Airport Management .
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AVM 5104 Aviation Economics and Fiscal Management Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the fiscal management of airports (financial management, operating and capital budgeting, business relationships, capital funding sources and mechanisms) and selected financial issues of airlines and others in the aviation industry.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
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AVM 5105 Aviation Planning and Analysis Techniques Credit Hours: 3
Teaches use of special software to evaluate compliance of airports with FAA safety, efficiency and land-use compatibility guidelines. Includes noise compatibility, imaginary surface design, airport and airway simulations and geographical information systems.
Background knowledge equivalent to AVM 5000 Fundamentals of Aviation Planning and Design .
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AVM 5106 Corporate Aviation Operations and Management Credit Hours: 3
Presents managerial, operational, maintenance and safety aspects of corporate air transportation systems. Includes management structures, ownership options, aircraft selection criteria, financing and pricing models, operations management, maintenance management, and associated regulations such as 14 CFR Parts 91, 119 and 135.
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AVM 5107 Airline Management Credit Hours: 3
Studies historical and modern passenger and cargo airline management structures. Analyzes organizational and route structures, scheduling, pricing, financing, fleet selection, and labor relations strategies used to solve typical operational and strategic management problems.
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AVM 5199 Advanced Aviation Management Internship Credit Hours: 3
Provides advanced management of, or research in, aviation-related operations or enterprises with approved industrial or governmental organizations. Requires a detailed written professional analysis of the experience.
Requirement(s): Program chair approval
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AVM 5501 Case Studies and Special Topics in Aviation Management Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Studies in depth a specific case or topic in aviation management.
Requirement(s): Program chair approval
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AVM 5899 Final Semester Thesis Credit Hours: 0 - 2
Variable registration for thesis completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
Requirement(s): Accepted petition to graduate and approval by Office of Graduate Programs
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AVM 5998 Advanced Aviation Research Project Credit Hours: 3
A capstone course requiring individual research into an aviation-related topic, issue or problem appropriate to the student’s area of concentration. Conducted under the supervision of a graduate faculty member and culminates in a formal written and oral report.
Requirement(s): Program chair approval
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AVM 5999 Thesis Credit Hours: 3 - 6
Studies in depth a specific aviation issue. Requires an oral presentation to faculty before formal defense of thesis.
Requirement(s): Program chair approval
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AVS 1101 Aviation Chemical Science Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the basic principles of general chemistry to include elements, compounds, states of matter, chemical bonds, the periodic table and applications to aviation.
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AVS 1102 Introduction to Aviation Chemical Science Credit Hours: 1
Introduces chemistry fundamentals as applied to aviation activities and aeronautical studies. Includes discussion of corrosion, batteries, fuels, lubricants, deicing chemicals, oxygen generation, aircraft coatings and the environmental footprint of aviation activities.
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AVS 1201 Aviation Meteorology Credit Hours: 3
Initial course in meteorology for flight students and aviation professionals. Includes meteorological codes, charts and aviation bulletins, and identification of potentially hazardous in-flight weather conditions. Also addresses atmospheric circulation, stability, convection, moisture, air masses and fronts.
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AVS 1202 Introduction to Aviation Physiology Credit Hours: 1
Introduces the effects of flight on human functional capability. Explores hypoxia, hyperventilation, self-imposed stress, disorientation and other physical consequences of flight.
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AVS 2101 Aviation Physical Science Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the basic principles of physics directly applicable to aviation including properties of matter, mechanics, vibration, wave motion, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism and optics.
Prerequisite: MTH 1000 or MTH 1001 or MTH 1010 or MTH 1011 and MTH 1012
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AVS 2102 Aerodynamics Credit Hours: 3
Presents basic aeronautical factors affecting aircraft design and performance. Major topics include atmospheric properties, lift, drag, thrust, aircraft performance, stability and control, high-speed aerodynamics, operating strength limitations, and aerodynamics of specific flying problems.
Prerequisite: AVS 2101 or EDS 1021 or PHY 1001
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AVS 2222 Aviation Physiology Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the effects of flight on human functional capability. Explores hypoxia, hyperventilation, self-imposed stress, disorientation and other physical consequences of flight.
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AVS 2402 Introduction to Aviation Environmental Science Credit Hours: 3
Introduces basic principles of environmental science directly applicable to the aviation industry. Includes air and water quality, contaminants of concern, properties of contaminants and air quality measurements at airports.
Minimum student level - sophomore
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AVS 3201 Aviation Meteorology 2 Credit Hours: 3
Advanced course in meteorology for flight students and aviation professionals. Addresses hazardous weather conditions associated with synoptic weather systems and basic prediction techniques for flight planning. Also addresses seasonal weather patterns and associated hazardous flying conditions.
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Prerequisite: AVS 1201 or OCN 2407
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AVS 4000 Aviation Physiology Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Allows the student to experience the biophysical and biochemical reactions of the body to loss of pressurization in flight. Students experience the personal effects of hypoxic hypoxia and trapped gas expansions in a certified hypobaric chamber following FAA approved flight profiles.
Requirement(s): Current FAA Airman Medical Certificate
Prerequisite: AVS 1202 Corequisite: AVS 1202 or AVS 2222 or AVS 5203
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AVS 4201 Flight Observation Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Provides nonflight students experience in the flight operations environment. Includes observation of pre- and postflight briefings, participation as an observer on training flights and related activities, emphasizing human factors and safety.
Requirement(s): Program chair approval
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AVS 4202 Unmanned Aerial Systems Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the applications and technologies of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Includes the challenges of UAS integration into controlled airspace, crew qualifications and training, and safety.
Prerequisite: AVT 2001 or AVT 2201
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AVS 4203 Unmanned Aerial Systems 2 Credit Hours: 3
Provides a study of major subsystems common to most unmanned aerial systems. Includes introductory UAS flight training using commercially available quad-copters and payload-capable hexa-copters. Covers major subsystems common to most UAS, and concludes with a student-planned, -executed and -analyzed UAS mission.
Prerequisite: AVS 4202
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AVS 4302 Fundamentals of Aviation Safety Management Systems Credit Hours: 3
Provides instruction on safety management systems (SMS). Presents topics on safety reporting systems, quality management principles and safety culture.
Prerequisite: AVT 4301
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AVS 4304 Aviation Security Credit Hours: 3
Presents civil aviation security measures required of all airports and airlines engaged in international civil aviation operations. Includes international and U.S. regulatory requirements, current security issues, threat analysis and technological developments. Introduces maritime, trucking, rail and mass transit security.
Minimum student level - junior
Requirement(s): Good standing in College of Aeronautics major
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AVS 4402 Aviation Sustainability Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on developing a sustainable aviation infrastructure. Discusses the principles of sustainability in aviation, monitoring and analyzing the airfield transport system, alternative fuels and biotechnology in aviation.
Minimum student level - senior
Prerequisite: AVM 1000 or AVT 1001
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AVS 5000 Quantitative Reasoning and Modeling Credit Hours: 3
Introduces reasoning and critical thinking concepts that promote sound judgments and decisions grounded in data. Includes inductive/deductive reasoning; formal symbolic logic; problem-solving strategies; probability, odds and risk assessment; and developing and interpreting mathematical models derived from quantitative data.
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