Department of Aviation Science

Aviation Science (ASCI) Courses

301. Air Carrier Operations. Designed to expand upon the Federal Aviation Regulations relating to various specialized facets of the aviation industry, including airline operations, aircraft certification, air-worthiness standards and airport operations. Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate or instructor approval.

302. Techniques of Instruction. (3-0). Acquaints the student with the fundamentals of teaching and learning in an aviation oriented environment. It also introduces techniques of instruction and analysis of flight maneuvers. The theory of flight and Federal Aviation Regulations relating to the flight instructor rating are taught in this course. Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate or instructor approval.

303. Air Traffic Control. (3-0). Instruction pursues Terminal Enroute Air Traffic Controllers Procedures, controllers standpoint of ARTC, Departure, Arrival, Rapcon, Airport Control Tower procedures, air traffic separation, enroute and approach clearance criteria. Practical application of Air Traffic Control procedures by field trips and Airport Control Tower Operation are specifically accentuated.

304. Airport Management. (3-0). The requirements for developing a public airport to include local and state governmental agencies are studied. Federal aid and regulations are examined. Also, the management required for the overall airport operations to include tenant operators, leases, property development for non-aviation use, user taxation for airport operations, planning and policies, organization and administration, maintenance, safety and airport fuels and regulations are covered in the areas studied.

307. Aviation History. (3-0) A study of people and events that have influenced modern aviation internationally. Historical evidence such as artifacts and recorded documents will be examined to document the role aviation has played in world events. Prerequisite: junior classification.

308. Aviation History II. (3-0) A study of people and events from 1939 to the present that have influenced modern aviation internationally. Historical evidence such as artifacts and recorded documents will be examined to document the role aviation has played in world events. Prerequisite: junior classification.

401. Aviation Law. (3-0). The field of aviation has developed its own distinctive body of statutes, treaties, regulation and case law. Each of these areas will be studied as well as specialized rules and laws that have been developed because of the distinctive nature of the airplane as a mode of transportation. Both the “text method” and “case method” will be used in the course of instruction.

402. Advanced Aircraft Systems. (3-0). This course is designed to prepare the commercial pilot for the application and operation of advanced aircraft systems that are used by aircraft utilized in air carrier operations. A thorough study of aerodynamics, federal aviation regulations, weight and balance and the turbine systems will be covered. Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate or instructor approval.

408. Aviation Safety. (3-0) A study of detailed analysis of effective procedures and techniques in the development and supervision of an Aviation Safety program. A comprehensive program in aircraft accident prevention is studied for implementation. The use of statistics and related materials are covered throughout the course. Safety measures and education media materials are extensively used.

411. Internship. (0-20). Provides a closely supervised experience in Aviation Management in a fixed base operations, commuter airline operations or airport management operations setting. Management problems are stressed and resolution techniques are implemented. Customer service is an important phase of the management process. This course is open only to Aviation Science majors. Prerequisites: 12 hours of upper-level aviation courses, ASCI 3043 and permission of instructor to enroll required.

485. Seminar in Aviation. (3-0) A survey of current issues in aviation. Readings are required from current aviation publications and other related periodicals. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

486. Aviation Problems. (variable 1-3) A directed study of selected problems in aviation. May be repeated with approval of the department head. Prerequisite: approval of department head.