Aeronautical Science, B.S.

Location(s): Main Campus - Melbourne, Florida

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Major Code: 7103	Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science
Delivery Mode(s): Classroom	Admission Status: Undergraduate
Location(s): Main campus - Melbourne

The curriculum for the aeronautical science major prepares the graduate for a career in the global aeronautical science and technology industry and government regulatory agencies. The graduate is provided a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, aeronautical sciences, aeronautical technology and the regulated international aviation industry.

Curriculum

Candidates for the degree must successfully complete the following curriculum.

Freshman Year

Fall (14 credit hours)

Spring (13 credit hours)

AVS 4201 Flight Observation Laboratory
AVT 1002 Aeronautics 2
COM 1102 Writing About Literature
MTH 1603 Applied Calculus and Statistics
or
MTH 1702 Applied Calculus
Science elective credit hours: 3

Sophomore Year

Fall (16 credit hours)

Select first HUM core course:

Spring (16 credit hours)

AHF 3101 Introduction to Human Factors
AVM 2401 Aviation Fiscal Management
AVS 2102 Aerodynamics
COM 2012 Navigating the Information Landscape
Free elective credit hours: 3

Select second HUM core course:

Junior Year

Fall (15 credit hours)

BUS 2601 Legal and Social Environments of Business
COM 2223 Scientific and Technical Communication
COM 3070 Professional Communication for Executives
Humanities elective (HU 3000-level or higher recommended) credit hours: 3
Restricted elective - aviation (advisor approval) credit hours: 3

Spring (15 credit hours)

AVS 2402 Introduction to Aviation Environmental Science
AVS 3201 Aviation Meteorology 2
AVT 3203 Air Traffic Control 1
Restricted elective (advisor approval) credit hours: 6

Senior Year

Fall (15 credit hours)

AVM 4501 Air Transportation Management
AVT 4301 Aviation Safety
AVS 4202 Unmanned Aerial Systems
Science elective credit hours: 3
Free elective credit hours: 3

Spring (16 credit hours)

AVM 4302 Aviation Law
AVS 4304 Aviation Security
AVS 4999 Aviation Systems Safety
AVT 4002 Aviation Research (Q)
Restricted elective (4xxx aviation) credit hours: 3

Aeronautical Science, B.S.

Location(s): Main Campus - Melbourne, Florida

Curriculum

Freshman Year

Fall (14 credit hours)

Spring (13 credit hours)

Sophomore Year

Fall (16 credit hours)

Select first HUM core course:

Spring (16 credit hours)

Select second HUM core course:

Junior Year

Fall (15 credit hours)

Spring (15 credit hours)

Senior Year

Fall (15 credit hours)

Spring (16 credit hours)

Total Credits Required: 120