A survey of aviation with special attention to the history and impact of aviation on society as well as its technological progress.

Instruction in Visual Flight rules navigation in the National Airspace System. Topics include sectional charts, flight computers, plotters, and navigation logs and publications. Qualifies as part of a program leading to Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot certification.

Basic ground school for the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Certificate, providing the student with the necessary aeronautical knowledge that can be used for private pilot certification. Topics include principles of flight, radio procedures, weather, navigation, aerodynamics, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

Ground school providing the necessary aeronautical knowledge required to successfully complete the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Instrument Rating written exam. Topics include basic radio instrument and navigation fundamentals, navigation systems, navigation instruments, charts used for instrument flight and Federal Aviation Administration regulations pertaining to instrument flight.

Basic atmospheric structure and processes, clouds and precipitation, atmospheric pressure and winds, weather chart analysis, thunderstorms and hurricanes, weather observations and forecasting.

Dual flight instruction and solo flight time necessary to qualify for the FAA Private Pilot Certificate.

Dual flight instruction and solo flight time necessary to qualify for the FAA Instrument Rating.

Flight training in preparation for the FAA Private Pilot Helicopter license.

Prepares the student for the FAA multi-engine rating.

Flight training in preparation for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane (CFI-A) license.

Necessary aeronautical knowledge required to successfully complete the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot written exam.

The first of two courses that combine to prepare a student for FAA Commercial Pilot certification. Focuses on cross-country procedures and commercial maneuvers and includes both solo and dual flight training.

Continues to prepare a student for FAA Commercial Pilot certification. Focuses on cross-country procedures and commercial maneuver and includes both solo and dual flight training.

Ground school providing the necessary aeronautical knowledge to successfully complete the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor and the Fundamentals of Instruction written exams.

The first of two (2) flight training courses in preparation for the FAA Commercial Pilot Helicopter License with Instrument Rating.

The second of two (2) flight training courses in preparation for the FAA Commercial Pilot Helicopter License with Instrument Rating.

Required flight training, fundamental knowledge, and a consistent flight schedule for earning the Multi-Engine rating. Includes preparation for FAA Multi-Engine Rating practical test.

Required flight training, fundamental knowledge, and comprehensive preparation for the FAA CFI-A practical test.

Equips soon-to-be Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) with knowledge of pedagogy for teaching aeronautical knowledge and skills. The course culminates with the student successfully completing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Fundamentals of Instructing Knowledge Exam.

Advanced ground school, providing students with preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration Certified Flight Instructor Certificate.

A history of the development of aviation law as well as a study of its present status. Topics include state and federal regulations, tort law, contract law, FAA regulations, aircraft ownership, airport businesses, and the effect of other laws on aviation.

A comprehensive overview of the procedures and methods used and the skills required to investigate an aircraft accident with emphasis placed on accident prevention.

Methods for assessing risk and predicting error generation potentials, illustrated through accident and incident case studies.

Discussion of physical processes in the atmosphere which affect aviation including thunderstorms, wind, icing, turbulence, ceiling, and visibility. Includes development and application of aviation weather products.

Examination of pilot qualifications required by airline, corporate, and military hiring entities.

Analysis of the capabilities and limitations of UAS technology including both hardware and software inclusions along with an examination of the concerns facing UAS integration into the National Airspace.

Applications of UAS technology for commercial, scientific, and governmental purposes with respect to physical and regulatory limitations. Discussion of professionalism and ethics as they apply to remote pilots.

The discovery, basic processes, and the health, technology, and societal impacts of space weather.

Flight training in preparation for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor Helicopter license.

A study of leadership topics such as leadership theory, teamwork, conflict management, supervision, and motivation with an emphasis on application within the aviation industry.

Undergraduate research undertaken with the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for a maximum of 6 hours.

Flight training, fundamental knowledge, and a consistent flight schedule required for earning the CFI-I certification rating. Includes preparation for the FAA CFI-I practical test.

Flight training, fundamental knowledge, and a consistent flight schedule required for earning the Multi-Engine Instructor Certification. Includes preparation for the FAA Multi-Engine Instructor license practical test.

Flight training in preparation for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Helicopter license.

Flight training in preparation for the FAA Helicopter Night Vision Goggle (NVG) logbook endorsement.

Study of advanced topics in aviation. This course may be repeated once under a different topic.

Ground school providing the necessary aeronautical knowledge to successfully complete the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument written exam.

Study of large transport aircraft: turbine engines, pressurization, electrical, hydraulic, and fire protection systems. Emphasis on high altitude aerodynamics and performance.

Aircraft types, theory of flight, aerodynamics of the airplane, aircraft performance, effects of atmospheric conditions on performance, theory of aircraft stability and control, effects of flight loads on aircraft structure.

Current aerospace power plants, engines, and associated aircraft systems with an emphasis on power plants encountered during flight and ground training.

See ELC 4318 for course information.

See ECO 4321 for course information.

See ENV 4323 for course information.

Assessment of the limits and skills employed by professional remote pilots in trapping and mitigating errors, as well as analyzing human error and management skills used to detect and stop errors during the day-to-day execution of remote pilot tasks. Exploration into the concepts of decision-making bias, stress, and methods for safely identifying and mitigating risk while making time critical decisions.

Focus on the four pillars of a safety management system to include safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion.

Cognitive processing theory, organizational behavior, interpersonal relationship skills, and other critical behavioral dynamics of professional flight crews.

Application of management concepts to the problems involved in airport operations, national air traffic control and air transportation systems.

An in-depth overview of the Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 airport design standard as well as a study of both landside and airside airport business management, utilizing the American Association of Airport Executives’ Body of Knowledge modules. Includes a study of the role of the airport in community development.

See GEO 4386 for course information.

Supervised work within the aviation industry corresponding with the student's major and career goals.

Aviation capstone course that synthesizes and integrates previous learning to facilitate the students' transition to the professional world.

Aviation capstone course that continues integrating previous dual flight instruction while further honing flight skills and professionalism for transition to the professional world.

See GEO 4485 for course information.

See ENV 4487 for course information.

Undergraduate research undertaken with the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for a maximum of 6 hours.