Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science

AES 1400-3 Aviation Weather (3 + 0)
Corequisite: AES 1100 or permission of instructor

This course develops basic meteorological concepts which apply to aviation. Emphasis is on the use of national weather service reports and forecasts to evaluate flight conditions. The course also prepares students for the weather section of the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge examination.  (usually offered fall and spring semesters)

AES 1500-1 Private Flight (0 + 2)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

The course is designed to enable a student to obtain credit for earning an FAA private pilot certificate under either Federal Aviation Regulations Part 61 or Part 141.  A minimum of 35 hours of flight time is required.  Course credit is contingent on the student obtaining the FAA Private Pilot certificate. (offered all semesters)

Basic flight instruments, radio navigation, aviation weather, aircraft performance (including weight and balance), crew coordination, and decision making are studied. The fundamentals of instrument attitude flight (scanning, interpreting, and controlling) are learned in the flight simulator. Radio navigation is introduced, including VOR, DME, ADF, and transponder operation.  (usually offered fall and spring semesters)

AES 1760-3 Single-Engine Flight Simulation II (2 + 2)
Prerequisite: AES 1710, or private pilot certificate, or permission of the instructor

Reviews attitude instrument flight and radio navigation with wind correction. VFR cross-country flights are planned and flown using VOR, DME, ADF, and localizer navaids. Flight planning includes the use of weather data and performance and loading data for complex, single-engine airplanes. Introduces holding patterns and VOR/NDB approaches. Emphasizes crew coordination and decision making.

AES 2200-3 Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control (2 + 2)
Prerequisite: AES 1800 or permission of instructor

Introduces air-traffic services, procedures, communications, record keeping, regulations, emergencies, and airspace constructions.
 

AES 2500-1 Instrument Flight I (0 + 2)
Prerequisite: AES 1100 and permission of instructor

The course is designed to enable a student to obtain credit for earning an FAA Instrument rating under either Federal Aviation Regulations Part 61 or Part 141.  A minimum of 40 hours of instrument flight time is required.  Course credit is contingent on the student obtaining the FAA Instrument rating.  (offered all semesters)

AES 2710-3 Instrument Flight Simulation I (2 + 2)
Prerequisite: private pilot certificate or permission of instructor

IFR cross-country flights are planned and flown in the simulator, using radio navigation fundamentals. Flights include ATC clearances, radio aids for determining position, holding patterns, and approaches.  (usually offered fall and spring semesters)

AES 2750-3 Instrument Flight Simulation II (2 + 2)
Prerequisites: AES 1800, 2710, or permission of instructor

A continuation of AES 2710, introducing more complex flight planning, clearances, en route flight, and approaches. Includes inflight route changes and missed approaches.

AES 3220-3 Aviation Law and Risk Management (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: AES 1100 and junior or senior standing

This course provides an overview of fundamental aviation law. Concepts and terminology of administrative law, contract law, and tort law as they relate to governmental actions, aircraft accidents, aircraft transactions and insurance, airports and airspace, and labor and employment are introduced. An introduction to space law is included.   (usually offered fall and spring semesters)

AES 3230-3 Airline Management (3 +0) 
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor 

Covers the integration of local air transportation with the National Air Transportation System; forecasts for growth of the commuter industry; interfaces with domestic, trunk, supplemental, and regional service air carriers; airport ground facilities and equipment needs; terminal area airspace problems; equipment; and finance considerations.  (usually offered fall semester only)

AES 3520-1 Commercial Flight (0 + 2)
Prerequisite(s):  instructor permission and FAA Private Pilot Certificate

The course is designed to enable a student to obtain credit for earning the FAA Commercial Pilot certificate under either Federal Aviation Regulations Part 61 or Part 141.   Course credit is contingent on the student obtaining the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate.  (offered all semesters)

AES 3710-3 Multi-Engine Flight Simulation I (1 + 4)
Prerequisite: FAA commercial/instrument certificate, or permission of instructor

Introduces multiengine aircraft operations, such as IFR cross-country flight. Introduces complex weight and balance computations and use of performance charts. Normal and emergency procedures are studied in the twin-engine simulator. Aeronautical decision making and cockpit resource management are developed.  (usually offered fall, spring and summer semesters)

AES 3850-3 Human Factors and Physiology of Flight (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing

Human factors, physiological effects and problems associated with flight are studied in this course.  This includes both high and low altitude flight environments.  (usually offered fall and spring semesters)

AES 3870-3 Aircraft Accident Investigation (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: junior or senior status

This course examines techniques and procedures for investigating aircraft accidents/incidents and report writing.  Areas of emphasis are operations, air traffic control, meteorology, witnesses, human factors, cockpit voice recorder, structures, powerplants, systems, performance, maintenance records, and flight data recorder.     (usually offered fall and spring semesters)

AES 3880-3 Aviation Security (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: junior or senior status

The history, development and strategies of prevention and response to aviation security issues are studied in this course. This includes airport, air carrier, cargo, general aviation and in-flight security challenges, security assessments and anti-terrorism strategies. The history of air terrorism is addressed, focusing on terrorist tactics and governmental response before and after 9/11/2001. (usually offered fall and spring semesters)

AES 4040-3 Aircraft Performance (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: AES 1100, PHY 1250, AES 3530, junior or senior standing

Performance of jet- and propeller-powered aircraft is examined. Flight profiles are studies, with emphasis on aircraft capabilities, limitations, and determination of speeds, power, or thrust settings for various conditions of flight. Weight and balance performance charts are reviewed.  (usually offered fall and spring semesters)

AES 4100-3 Advanced Air Traffic Control (1 + 2)
Prerequisite: AES 2200 or permission of instructor 

Introduces advanced ATC radar topics, with emphasis on hands-on application in the simulator lab. Covers aircraft separation; identification and speed control; flight progress strip usage; emergency procedures; and the elements necessary for the safe operation of the ATC system.

AES 4120-4 Air Carrier Systems  (4+0)
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, AES 3000, AES 3530, AES 4040 and the FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with Instrument rating
Corequisite(s):  AES 4130

This course gives the air carrier first officer candidate an operational knowledge of air carrier aircraft systems.  This includes powerplant, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, air conditioning, pressurization, avionics, flight controls, fire protection, and ice and rain protection systems.  (usually offered spring semester only)

AES 4130-4 Flight Officer Duties and Responsibilities (4 + 0)
Prerequisites: junior or senior status, AES 3000, 3530, 4040, and the FAA commercial certificate with instrument rating.
Corequisite: AES 4120

The course gives flight officer candidates an operational knowledge of an air carrier aircraft operating procedures including external and internal preflight, engine start and in-flight procedures.  It also provides instruction in irregular and emergency procedures, and in-flight flight officer duties and responsibilities as set forth in FAR part 121.  (usually offered spring semester only)

AES 4150-2 Transport Category Aircraft Systems (1 + 2)
Prerequisites: senior Status, AES 4130, AES 4120 or AES 4140, and the FAA Commercial Certificate and Instrument Rating.
 

AES 4200-3 Airport Planning (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: junior or senior status or permission of instructor

Exposes students to the dynamics of a planning process. This process includes data gathering, data analysis, site selection, airport layout, and airport financing. The problems of noise and air pollution are addressed in depth.  (usually offered fall semester only)

AES 4210-3 Airport Management (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: AES 4200 and junior or senior status, or permission of instructor

Studies the modern airport and the factors involved in its management. Various management functions of administration, finance, capital finance, operation, maintenance, and public relations are analyzed.  (usually offered spring semester only)

AES 4230-3 General & Business Aviation Operations (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: senior status or permission of instructor

A study of fixed-base operations. Local facilities are used as models for learning financing, construction, equipment, staffing, and operating costs, as well as marketing techniques in sales and closing in light and medium class aircraft. Includes field trips and guest lectures from industry.  (usually offered fall semester only)

AES 4240-3 Air Cargo (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: junior or senior status

An overview of the air cargo industry, including the history of development; air shipments economy; review of legislation and regulatory agency trends; cargo aircraft now in use; air freight forwarding; and current airfreight terminal operations problems.  (usually offered spring semester only)
 

AES 4370-3 Advanced Navigation Systems (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: AES 1100, junior or senior standing

This course is a follow-up to the navigation portion of AES 1100.  It reviews geographic coordinate systems and aircraft position determination and further develops navigation systems available to modern aviation.  A survey study is conducted of all long-range navigation systems to include FMS, EFIS, INS and GPS.  Finally, electronic instrumentation, navigation and flight management systems are discussed.   (usually offered fall and spring semesters)

AES 4500-1 Flight Multi-Engine (0 + 2)
Prerequisite(s): FAA Commercial Pilot certificate and instructor permission

This course covers multiengine aircraft operations.  A minimum of 10 hours of flight training time is required.  The FAA multiengine rating must be obtained to obtain credit for this course.  (offered all semesters)

AES 4510-1 Flight Instructor (0 + 2)
Prerequisites: FAA Commercial/Instrument Pilot Certificate and instructor permission

This course provides the basic aeronautical knowledge and flight experience necessary for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate.  Fifteen hours of flight training is required and the FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate must be obtained to receive credit for this course.  (offered all semesters)
 

AES 4520-1 Flight Instructor-Instrument (0 + 1)
Prerequisites: FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate and instructor permission

This course provides the basic aeronautical knowledge and experience that the instrument flight instructor must have. Ten hours of flight training is required and the FAA Instrument Instructor rating must be obtained to receive credit for this course.  (offered all semesters)

AES 4530-1 Flight Instructor-Multi-Engine (0 + 2)
Prerequisites: CFI, multi-engine rating and instructor permission

This course provides the basic aeronautical knowledge and experience relative to multi-engine flight instruction that the prospective multi-engine flight instructor must have.  Fifteen hours of flight training time is required.  The FAA Multi-engine flight instructor rating must be obtained to receive credit for this course.  (offered all semesters)

AES 4550-1 Flight Helicopter (0 + 2)
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission

Helicopter systems, aerodynamics, flight characteristics, helicopter operations, and pertinent regulations and procedures are studied in this course.  The FAA Commercial pilot certificate with the Rotorcraft- helicopter rating must be obtained to receive credit for this course.   (offered all semesters)

AES 4570-1 Airline Transport Pilot (0 + 2)
Prerequisite(s): FAA Commercial/Instrument Certificate and instructor permission

Fifteen hundred hours of flight time, including 500 cross-country, 100 hours night flying and 75 hours of instrument flight, are required to complete this course.  Students should be close to having completed the required flight hours before enrolling in this course.  The course involves knowledge of navigation, weather, FARs, radio communications, weight distribution on aircraft and loading. Course credit is contingent on the student obtaining the FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.  (offered all semesters)

AES 4580-4 Turbojet Flight Engineer or Type Rating (2 + 4)
Prerequisites: FAA Flight Engineer written examination and/or permission of instructor

For students with access to type rating or flight engineer training, such as at an airline, and consists of ground school for B-727, DC-8, or other airplanes. Approximately 15 hours of second officer or "type" training and a flight check in the airplane or an FAA-approved simulator is completed at an external facility. (offered all semesters)

AES 4590-2 Flight Instructor Practicum (0 + 4)
Prerequisites: AES 3570, FAA commercial/instrument certificate, CFI, advanced or instrument ground instructor certificate, or permission of instructor

Provides student practice as a flight instructor in advanced single- and twin-engine flight simulators. Using the capabilities of the flight simulator's computers, covers all aspects of flight planning and preparation, setup of simulators, cockpit management, IFR flight procedures and navigation, and emergency procedures.

AES 4600-3 Space Flight (3 + 0)
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor

This course is an introduction to astronautics. Topics include the fundamental laws of astrophysics, basic launch and re-entry operations, the space environment, propulsion systems, and launch vehicles. Opportunity is provided for individual student-led investigations related to topics such as space exploration, space commercialization, space defense, space stations, space planes, remote sensing, mission analysis and design, and space policy/law.   (usually offered  spring semesters)
 

AES 4710-4 Turboprop Flight Simulation (1 + 4)
Prerequisite(s):   FAA Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument rating or AES 2710, Multi engine rating or AES 3710 recommended.

Introduces twin-engine turboprop aircraft operations. Skill is developed in weight and balance computations and use of performance charts. Normal and emergency procedures are studied specific to turboprop airplane operations. Aeronautical decision-making and cockpit resource management skills are developed. Procedures used in regional air carrier operations are learned.    (usually offered fall and spring semesters)

AES 4760-3 Aerospace Education (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor

Provides background in aircraft propulsion and principles of flight required to teach aerospace courses in elementary and secondary schools. Acquaints the student with aeronautical terms, the forces acting upon aircraft in flight, and elementary navigation.  (usually offered all semesters)

AES 4770-2 Methods of Teaching Aerospace Education (2 + 0)
Prerequisite: AES 4760 or permission of instructor

Surveys techniques and methods used in applying basic aerospace fundamentals to elementary, secondary, and industrial classrooms. Uses special aerospace media, such as instrument flight simulators, models, radio navigational aids boards, and mockups.  (usually offered all semesters)
 

AES 4780-2 Curriculum Development in Aerospace Education (2 + 0)
Prerequisites: AES 4760, 4770, permission of instructor

Discusses specific objectives and educational implications of aerospace education. Students select a special field of emphasis such as mini-courses for elementary schools, aerospace courses for secondary schools, or adult education courses for industry.  (usually offered all semesters)

AES 4860-3 Aviation Safety (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: senior status

This course is an overview of aviation safety from the standpoint of the Professional Pilot. This includes the study of governmental regulatory framework and agencies responsible for safety and accident investigation, methods of analyzing and interpreting safety data, accident causation models, human factors in aviation safety, and a review of safety issues in air traffic control, aircraft design and certification, airline organization and operations, and airport design and operation.  An overview of aviation security issues is included.  (usually offered fall and spring semesters)

AES 4910-3 Aviation Management Problems and Job Targeting (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: aerospace science major and senior status, or permission of instructor

Develops the student's management solving skills and personal marketing plan to effectively pursue employment. Current aviation management problems are researched and solutions are developed through group problem-solving techniques. Personal marketing plan preparation helps define goals, identify skills, prepare credentials, and practice interviewing. Guest lecturers from aviation industry highlight the features of their businesses. (usually offered fall and spring semesters)

AES 4930 Professional Flight Standards Seminar (3+0) senior experience
Prerequisites: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, all other Aerospace Science core courses. Senior standing

This course is a senior level capstone course for Aviation Technology majors. It is an academic survey of Crew Resource Management, Organizational Communication, Aviation Psychology, Strategies-Principles and Contemporary Issues in Aviation with a practical emphasis on Advanced Cockpit “Glass” Automation, LOS/LOFT Development, Evaluation and Facilitation.    (usually offered fall and spring semesters)

AES 4950  Aviation and Aerospace Science Management Strategies  (3+0) senior experience
Prerequisite(s): Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, all other Aviation and Aerospace Science core courses. Senior standing.

This capstone course presents a progression of aviation and aerospace management case-based studies designed to emphasize the application of team building, communication, and critical thinking skills in the work environment.  Students are required to synthesize and apply their knowledge and skills to each case.  The skills and knowledge acquired by students throughout their education in the Aviation and Aerospace Science Department are evaluated in this course.    (usually offered spring semester only)