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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the cosmos and its fundamental properties. Topics include planets and other objects of the solar system, the Sun, normal stars and interstellar medium, birth and death of stars, neutron stars, pulsars, black holes, theMilkyWay Galaxy, clusters of galaxies, and cosmology. Daytime and nighttime observing with telescopes and indoor exercises on selected topics will be included. Several night sessions for observing is required. Prerequisites: Beginning Algebra (MATH 0053), or higher math, or minimum placement score for Intermediate Algebra (MATH 0 03).
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3.00 Credits
This course provides general knowledge of aviation and aerospace studies for all students interested in career opportunities in Aviation Science. It includes historical events in aviation and aerospace development. Examines aviation and aerospace terminology, how aircraft and space vehicles fly, research and development of future systems, government and industry roles in the growth of aviation, and potential aerospace careers. It includes a review of aviation related homeland defense and security issues, field trip(s) and student project. (Concurrent enrollment possible for High School Juniors and Seniors.)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to assist the aviation student in developing an attitude and philosophy for accident prevention. Presentation and analysis of factors and procedures relating to aviation safety, techniques for mishap prevention, human factors, organizational safety procedures and goals, aircraft accident reports, principles of mishap investigation and corrective actions, and current events. It includes a review of aviation security and aviation issues regarding homeland defense. A student project is required. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of significant aviation legal cases. It includes airport and pilot liability, tariffs,Worker's Compensation, manufacturer and repair center liability, and national/international aviation legislation and FAA regulations.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to management and operations in the aviation service industry. It provides information on various aspects of airport management, fixed-base operators, and general aviation with a focus on current practices and procedures. A section on airport security and homeland defense is included as part of the aviation management focus.
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3.00 Credits
Provides a cooperative work experience for students in the AviationManagement degree option. Cooperative work experience [paid or unpaid] with area aviation employers. Course content is individualized with students setting objectives in consultation with their faculty advisor and their "on-the-job" supervisor. Endof course report required. Credit is determined by the number of hours worked by the student. Instructor permission required.
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3.00 Credits
A student who wishes to work independently with an instructor on an individual topic may earn - 3 hours credit including credit for honors work. Permission of the instructor and a written proposal are required in advance of registration.
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4.00 Credits
The student will learn the concepts of welding with gas, arc, and TIG and will have the opportunity to try to develop some basic skills in shop welding. The student will begin studying basic aerodynamics, theory of flight, function and operation of flight controls. The student will have the opportunity to take the wings, stabilizers and flight controls off the aircraft and reinstall and properly rig the same. There will be approximately 54 contact lecture hours/54 shop/lab hours. Prerequisites: AVTG 00 or AVTG 0 9.
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7.00 Credits
The student will study sheet metal and nonmetallic structures and learn the basic structural repair techniques for sheet metal, fiberglass laminates, plastics, honeycomb as well as interior refinishing. There will be approximately 68 contact lecture hours and 30 shop/lab hours. Prerequisites: AVTG 00 or AVTG 0 9.
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8.00 Credits
The student will begin this class with wood structures and aircraft covering/finishes. The student will learn the concept of inspection and repair of wooden structures, fabric covered aircraft, various fiberglass assemblies and subassemblies as well as different finishing systems. The student will continue into Airframe electrical, where we will review the theory and applications of motors, generators, alternators, wiring, and the principles of electrical trouble-shooting. Our transition into Ice, Rain, and Fire control is the perfect continuation of the concepts learned in the Airframe electrical as we will learn about aircraft warning systems, ice and rain control systems, detection systems, and extinguishing systems.We will end this class with aircraft landing gear where we will learn the theory, operation, service and repair of landing gear systems, including tires, brakes, struts, anti-skid, fixed gear and retractable. This class contains approximately 88 lecture contact hours and 6 shop/lab hours. Prerequisites: AVTG 00 or AVTG 0 9.
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