AT 300 is the entry-level course in the Air Traffic Management (ATM) degree sequence. It is also the first of the courses required in the FAA’s Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) program the FAA is using to meet ATC staffing requirements. This course provides students with a fundamental knowledge of the U.S. air traffic control system and develops content knowledge in the following areas: (a) the Federal Aviation Administration, its mission, organization, and operation; (b) the air traffic control career; (c) navigational aids, current and future; (d) airspace; (e) communications; (f) federal aviation regulations; (g) ATC procedures; (h) control tower operations; (i) non radar operations; (j) radar operations; and (k) future air traffic control systems. The course also provides essential information that is useful for pilots and other aviation professionals.

Air Traffic Management II provides the student with an introduction to the manuals, procedures, maps, charts, and regulations used by pilots and air traffic controllers in the National Airspace System (NAS). Included is an examination of FAA Orders, the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and Federal Air Regulations (FARs). Students will also acquire basic knowledge about SIDs, STARs, en route IFR charts, and instrument approaches. search and rescue, special operations, NOTAMS, and teamwork in the ATC environment are also studied in this course. AT courses are available online only.

This course is an introduction to general aeronautics. It includes the study of physical mathematics, weight and balance, FAA regulations, common and special tools and measuring devices, fluid lines, hardware, aircraft servicing, and documentation (Part 65).

Students are given an introduction to aircraft electrical systems. Discussions include a study of the principles and concepts of basic DC and AC electrical theory, magnetism, batteries, generators, motors, voltage regulators, circuit protection, and electrical component installations (Part 65).

Aircraft radio communication and radar systems used on modern aircraft will be studied in this course. Students will become familiarized with radio laws and regulations, radio wave propagation, electrical and electronic principles, radio practice, circuit components, practical circuits, signals and emissions, radar systems and antennas, and power feeder lines.

This course focuses on a study of aircraft wood, dope, fabric, sheet metal, welding theory, and methods of fabrication (Part 65).

A study of airframe systems such as aircraft electrical system, fuel systems, cabin atmosphere control systems, instrument systems, communication and navigation systems, ice and rain control systems, fire protection systems, and aircraft inspection. (Part 65).

This course is an introduction to aircraft avionics systems. It includes a study of the principles, theories, and concepts of basic solid-state devices, electronic bridges, synchros, bridges, servos, gyros, compass systems, navigation systems, instrument landing systems, autopilot controls and systems, flight management computers, weather, radar, and communications systems. Students taking this course should have significant aviation maintenance experience or permission of the instructor.

Enrolled students who have a minimum of 18 months on-the job experience subsequent to technical training in an approved aircraft maintenance specialty may receive credit for this course after completion of all required Part 65 AMT coursework. (This course applies only to the Part 65 AMT Program.)

The goal of this course is to provide an in-depth study of the reciprocating engine. Topics include theory, construction, fuel metering, lubrication, exhaust, engine installation and overhaul, and operational maintenance procedures (Part 65).

Theory, principles of operation, and controls and systems for propellers and turbine engines are analyzed in this course (Part 65).

Enrolled students who are qualified for the award of AMNT 275 credit and have a minimum of 30 months on-the-job experience subsequent to technical training in an approved aircraft maintenance specialty may receive credit for this course after completion of all required Part 65 AMT coursework. (This course applies only to the Part 65 AMT Program.)

Upon completion of this course, the student will have been adequately prepared to know and understand the fundamental concepts of theories of basic flight (aerodynamics and aircraft performance), air navigation, weather reports and forecasts, and relevant Federal Aviation Regulations.

A survey course of the Space Transportation System (STS) at the introductory physics level. Included are manned space flight operations, supporting systems and the space shuttle mission, both present and future. A review of space shuttle flight profiles, guidance and navigation control, proximity operations, and rendezvous and a brief review of hypersonic orbiter aerodynamics are included. Also covered are future STS applications to space station logistical operations, commercial applications, and Department of Defense operations.

This course is designed to provide a brief study of the space station flight operations, its supporting elements and planned systems. The survey study will include commercial applications, logistical support, maintenance, and servicing design concepts at the introductory level.

This course is a survey, at the elementary physics level, of the requirements and design considerations for life support systems in space and on other planets. Included are an introduction to basic human physiology, a description of the space environment and a survey of historical life support systems, and a presentation of spacecraft limitations and requirements.

Aviation Legislation is a study of the evolution of federal civil aviation regulations in the United States. Students will examine the past and present problems prompting regulation of the industry, the resultant safety legislation, airport development funding legislation, and international aviation legislation.

Orbital satellites and spacecraft are discussed according to their application, design, and environment. The power systems, shielding and communication systems are reviewed along with their missions, space environment, and limitations. The course will be taught at the introductory physics level.

Students are provided with an opportunity to explore incompressible flow airfoil theory and wing theory. Topics center on calculation of stall speed, drag and basic performance criteria, configuration changes, high and low speed conditions, special flight conditions, and an introduction to compressible flow. Prerequisites: MATH 112 and PHYS 102.

The nature of aerodynamic performance of aircraft powered by reciprocating, turboprop, or jet turbine engines is explored. Additional topics address stability and control, weight and balance, and operating data. Prerequisite: ASCI 309.

This course acquaints the student with the development, administrative policies, and operational factors peculiar to commuter aviation, especially since passage of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. The impact of mergers and acquisitions, profiles of passenger and cargo carrying commuters, and analysis of commuter successes and failures are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the establishment of a new commuter airline, which includes market and financial analysis, the company plan, aircraft selection and acquisition, route structure and timetable, marketing strategy and pertinent regulatory requirements. The course culminates in a formal proposal soliciting for venture capital to start a commuter airline.

This course concentrates on aeromedical information. Causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of flight environment disorders are discussed. Altitude effects, spatial disorientation, body heat imbalance, visual anomalies, and psychological factors are included as they relate to pilot performance and survival effectiveness.

This course will introduce the student to basic elements of space navigation at the introductory physics level. The consequences of Newton’s Law of Gravitation and Central Force Motion, including Kepler’s three laws of planetary motion, are explained. The physical characteristics of the solar system and the Earth/Moon system are reviewed. The basic methods and techniques of navigating in near- Earth orbit and the Moon and planets are described.

Managerial problems of small and medium size airports and fixed base operations are examined, with emphasis on federal, state, and local obligations; leases; internal guidelines; and community relations.

Aviation Law explores the chronological development, federal and state regulatory functions, and rights and liabilities of pilots and operators. Students will examine case histories, liens, and security interest in aircraft, as well as international conferences, bilateral and multilateral agreements, and criminal statutes.

The course provides an overview of the operation of a corporate flight department. Students will be introduced to topics that include value of management mobility, aircraft and equipment evaluation, maintenance, flight operations, administration, and fiscal considerations.

This course traces the historical development of rotorcraft and introduces the many unique aspects of rotorcraft operations. Rotorcraft operations are examined from the operations, management, and maintenance perspectives. Included are rotorcraft operations and airworthiness regulations, airspace and facilities requirements, and environmental considerations. Uses of rotorcraft to include Military and civilian applications are studied. Rotorcraft design, manufacturing, materials, systems, and the variations in rotor configuration are topics of study.

Students will perform a comprehensive examination of organizational maintenance policies, programs, and procedures. Emphasis is on maintenance planning, forecasting and cost control, reliability, safety, and flight schedule performance.

This course introduces students to problems in space operations, space flight, or other space-related topics that can be critically addressed from a knowledge base of elementary calculus, elementary physics, and the subject matter of any two Space Studies courses. The specific topics will be selected by the course monitor and instructor and published in the course schedule.

Individual independent or directed studies of selected topics in general aviation. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and approval of department and program chairs. May be repeated with a change of subject. Special topics courses involving flight training are offered in selected areas for the purpose of gaining proficiency in required pilot operations for various certificates and ratings.

The student will gain practical learning experience in full-time or part-time employment that is related to the student’s degree program and career goals. Course title and level are based on the work assignment.

These courses offer practical learning experience in full-time or part-time employment that is related to the student’s degree program and career goals. Course title and level are based on the work assignment. Continuation of ASCI 396, 397, 398.

This is a physical science course with emphasis on anatomy and physiology of man, including chemical and cellular basis of life, biology of organisms, and ecology.

Introduction to logic design and interfacing digital circuits. Boolean algebra, combinatorial logic circuits, digital multiplexers, circuit minimization techniques, flip-flop storage elements, shift registers, counting devices, and sequential logic circuits.

Students are given an introduction to computers and PC applications. Computer literacy is presented through lectures on the computer process, the impact of computers on society, emerging technologies, and hardware and software purchasing decisions. A hands-on overview of the most popular computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, electronic mail, and Internet is provided.

Introduction to problem-solving methods, algorithm development, program design, coding, debugging, testing, use of subprograms and documentation, and programming in a block-structured high-level language covering control structures and simple data structures such as arrays and files. This course emphasizes scientific/engineering programming techniques and applications. Prequisite: MATH 112 or MATH 250.

These are individual independent or directed studies of selected topics in computer science. Consent of the instructor and the department chair is required.

This course offers an introduction to the economic principles of free enterprise supply and demand, private and social implications of profit maximization, market structure, and resource markets. Current microeconomic issues in aviation (such as liability reform, evolution of airline competition, etc.) are discussed. Prerequisites: MATH 111 or equivalent and ENGL 123, 143 or equivalent.

The goal of this course is to provide an introductory analysis of employment, inflation, recession, GDP economic growth, and international trade with an emphasis on practical policy alternatives. Macroeconomic aviation applications such as the counter-cyclical growth of start-up airlines and consideration of ATC privatization are incorporated. Prerequisites: MATH 111 or equivalent and ENGL 123, 143 or equivalent.

This course presents an analytical approach to the manager’s role in understanding pricing, costing, production and forecasting. The course concentrates on simple quantitative models to explain the firm’s position in the market and how the manager can react to and control this information. Aviation topics commonly discussed include airport privatization and employee ownership of airlines. Prerequisites: Microeconomics, Business Statistics, and junior standing.

In this course, students will explore the economic aspects of airline service with consideration given to the impact of federal aid and regulation, types of aircraft, airport problems, consumer interests and competitive practices. Prerequisites: ECON 210, ECON 211.

These courses are individual independent or directed studies of combinations of selected topics in economics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and approval of the department chair.

This course focuses on learning to use writing as a tool for thinking as well as a tool for expression of thoughts and ideas. It addresses the composing process, research and documentation, and rhetorical strategies for various audiences and purposes.

This course focuses on a broad survey of speculation concerning the nature and techniques of persuasion. This writing-intensive course will focus on enduring issues in the study of rhetoric - its value, the nature of audiences, the most effective techniques - and on how those issues were continually reframed to meet changing circumstances.

In this course, students will focus on the preparation of formal and informal technical reports, proposals, instructions, business correspondence, and other forms of technical communication. The course places a major emphasis on the researched technical report, professional relevance, and the acquisition of advanced writing skills.

An introduction to effective business communication, this course covers topics in oral, written, nonverbal, and intercultural communication. Research methods, effective speaking, and the preparation of letters, memoranda, and reports are emphasized.

The course culminates the interpretive and expressive elements of communications classes. The study, practice, and use of a personal style of creative composition, examples of contemporary literature, and submittal of publications are included in this course.

Free-hand pencil sketching and CAD as tools for graphical communication of engineering designs. Standard forms for design graphics and view layout, orthographic projection, section and auxiliary views, dimensioning, tolerancing, introduction to shop processes. Prerequisite: Enrollment in an engineering program.

The concepts of stress and strain and their tensor properties. Elastic stress strain relations. Analysis of stress and deformation in members subject to axial, torsional, bending and combined loading. Column stability. Prerequisite: ESCI 201.

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A vector treatment of the kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Acceleration, work, energy, power, impulse, and momentum. Prerequisite: ESCI 201. Corequisite: MATH 345.

Physical characteristics of the fluid state. Fluid statics. Kinematics of fluid motion. Flow of an incompressible ideal fluid. The impulse-momentum principles. Similitude and dimensional analysis; fluid measurements. Prerequisite: ESCI 201.

This performance-oriented course is designed to increase success in college by empowering students to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and habits for learning. Topics include: college life; learning strategies and styles; self-assessment and awareness; setting college and career goals; values clarification; test preparation, test taking, problem solving; campus diversity and wellness. The course will also provide students with a comprehensive introduction to study skills; --critical thinking, reading, listening, speaking, and writing a research paper; computer literacy and library research.

This course covers basic issues of American democracy, constitutional principles, and the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.

An overview of the land, the people, the culture, and the history of one region of the world, this course emphasizes current events and policies on the global scene. Specific content varies from year to year.

Students will become familiarized with selected political-economic issues of national and international importance. Extensive use of journals, magazines, and newspapers will supplement lectures and discussions.

A survey of the evolution of present American foreign policy, this course stresses the factors that affect and shape this policy. Attention is given to present governmental offices, agencies, and departments, and the role each plays in policy formulation. Emphasis is on the period since World War II.

An exploration of the development of U.S. political and economic relations with Latin America from their beginnings in the 19th century to the present.

This course is a study of the basics of the United States Constitution and the rights of the individual. Included is the study of the First Amendment freedoms of speech, press, assembly, association, and religion; the right to privacy; and Fourteenth Amendment equal protection. Constitutional law pertaining to the rights of the criminally accused and the duties and responsibilities of the officer to protect and respect such rights is also studied.

This course will provide an introduction to international politics in the context of the ending of the Cold War and the intensification of economic exchange between market economies on a global scale (‘globalization’). The course will examine a number of theories that try to explain world politics and a number of issues that have taken a prominent place on the world stage. Finally, there will be a particular focus on the events of September 11, 2001 and the consequences of these events in the international community.

The course is designed primarily as a survey of the development and evolution of Western Civilization from l500 to the present. Emphasis is placed on the effects of Western influence on the world.

A survey of the history of America in the 20th century, the course emphasizes the explosive growth of aviation as a major influence upon the economic, military, and societal development of the United States.

This course traces the development of science from the earliest times through the modern period, with particular emphasis given to our changing concepts of nature and of science itself. (Also offered as PHYS 302. Students receive either social science elective credit or physical science elective credit, but not both.)

Students are provided an overview of military history in the United States. Emphasis will be on military policy, organization, and technology as they relate to political, economic, and social developments from 1775 to the present.

This course offers an interdisciplinary emphasis. Using examples from art, architecture, music, philosophy, and literature, the course traces the evolution of the Western humanistic tradition from antiquity to the Middle Ages. Emphasized are writing, reading, and appreciation skills.

This course traces the evolution of the Western humanistic tradition from the Renaissance to the Postmodern, using examples from art, architecture, music, philosophy, and literature. Writing, reading, and appreciation skills are emphasized.

This course presents a survey of literature. Reading materials include selected novels, poems, and plays. Concentration is on writing, reading, and appreciation skills.

The course provides a survey of intellectual backgrounds, major works, and literary trends in American literature. Course content varies by instructor and is listed in the Schedule of Courses.

This course presents a survey of the art of the film and explores the history of the cinema. Topics include: basic elements, photography, continuity and rhythm, movement, imaging, music and sound, script writing, directing, editing, acting, great film artists/directors, cinematographers, actors, etc.

This course focuses on the process of practical ethics as a way of resolving moral conflict and of understanding professional responsibility in a multiculturally diverse society without devaluing specific viewpoints of ethical or metaphysical theory, ideology, or religion. Students will use proposals, value judgments, observation statements, assumptions, and alternate-world assumptions in arguing contemporary issues of moral importance. With this basic moral logic, students will resolve issues in terms of rights, responsibilities, and the community of rational beings; in terms of consequences and contingencies; and in terms of habituated virtues and character. Free and unrestricted discourse will be encouraged to let students find common ground in diversity.

These courses are individual independent or directed studies of selected topics in the humanities. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and approval of the department chair.

Fundamentals and theory of algebra, including exponents, radicals, factoring, linear equations, rational expressions, quadratic equations, polynomial arithmetic, and solutions to applied problems. (Credit not applicable to any degree.) Required of all students who are placed in this course.

This intermediate-level algebra course includes fundamental concepts of algebra; linear equations and inequalities; polynomials; rational expressions; exponents and radicals; quadratic equations; functions and graphing; systems of linear equations and inequalities. Prerequisite: MATH 005 or placement. (Credit not applicable to any degree.)

The course includes study of the basic laws of numbers, fractions, exponents, complex numbers, and radicals, as well as an understanding of a variety of expressions and equations, including equalities, inequalities, polynomials, and quadratics. The elements of trigonometry will also be reviewed.

This is a pre-calculus course designed for the student of aviation. Topics reviewed will include fundamentals of algebra; linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; variation; polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; radian measure; right triangle solutions; vectors; and the laws of sines and cosines. Prerequisite: ERAU assessment test, or MATH 106.

Designed for the student of aviation, this course provides knowledge of basic calculus, including differentiation and integration of algebraic functions with applications to velocity, acceleration, area, curve sketching, and computation of extreme values. Prerequisite: MATH 111.

This is an algebra methods course with applications to business and economics. Students will learn about operations, relations, functions, modeling, problem solving, and systems of linear equations and inequalities. Prerequisite: ERAU assessment test, or MATH 106.

This course focuses on fundamentals of exponents, radicals, linear, quadratic and absolute value equations, inequalities, and complex numbers. An introduction to functions, curve sketching, elementary theory of equations, sequences and series, matrix algebra, and systems of equations will be provided. Prerequisite: ERAU assessment test, or MATH 106.

Students will be introduced to trigonometric functions and their graphs; identities; radian measure with applications; compound, half, and double angle identities; and solving elementary trigonometric equations. Other topics include right and oblique triangles; law of sines and cosines; exponential, logarithmic, and inverse trigonometric functions; vectors, and trigonometric form of a complex number. Prerequisite: MATH 140.

Topics emphasized in this course include descriptive statistics, populations and samples, measures of central tendency and dispersion, elementary probability, binomial and normal distributions and their interrelationship, and random variables. Students will also examine one and two sample hypothesis testing involving proportions and means for large and small samples, estimation and confidence intervals, Chi-square distribution, correlation coefficient, and least squares line. Prerequisite: MATH 111.

Students are introduced to the methods and concepts of calculus with applications to business and economics, marginal functions, graphing, extreme values, and area problems. A brief introduction to descriptive statistics is also provided. Prerequisite: MATH 111 or MATH 120.

Introduction to vectors and polar coordinates, graphs and functions; limits and continuity; differentiation of algebraic and elementary trigonometric functions; parametric equations; differentials and their applications; applications of first and second derivatives. Prerequisite: MATH 140. Corequisite: MATH 142

Integration of algebraic and elementary trigonometric functions; application of integrals to the calculation of area, volume and curve length and to selected physical problems; differentiation and Integration of transcendental functions and inverse functions. Prerequisite: MATH 250

Techniques of integration; polar coordinates; applications of the definite integral; indeterminate forms and improper integrals; numerical methods of integration; parametric equations; vectors and calculus of vector valued functions. Prerequisite: MATH 251.

Solid analytical geometry; vector functions in three dimensions; elements of infinite series; partial differentiation; directional derivative and gradient; multiple integrals; geometric and Taylor series. Prerequisite: MATH 252.

The mathematical concepts and applications in mathematical model building and problem solving will be explored. Included are mathematical areas that are basic to decision theory. Prerequisite: MATH 211 or MATH 222.

Treatment of ordinary differential equations to include principal types of first and second order equations; methods of substitution on simple higher order differential equations; linear equations and systems of linear equations with constant coefficients; methods of undetermined coefficients and variation of parameters; Laplace transforms; series solutions; linear algebra and matrix methods of solutions; applications to physics and engineering. Prerequisite: MATH 253.

This course offers an overview of computing in the business environment, and an introduction to the tools, techniques, and strategies of computer-based information system development. The emphasis is on developing computer literacy through the use of computers in the design and presentation of business communications such as plans, proposals, spreadsheets, graphs, and charts.

A comprehensive overview of relevant management principles and practices as applied in contemporary organizations, this course focuses on management theories, philosophies, and functions.

This course introduces the student to accounting information systems and financial reports. Included are accounting concepts and analysis and interpretation of financial reports, with an emphasis on the operating activities of aviation related businesses.

The goal of this course is to provide an in-depth study of accounting information systems and financial reports used in a management environment, including analysis and interpretation of financial reports. Emphasis will be on the operating, investing, and financing activities of all types of organizations, including airline and aviation related companies.

This course is a continuation of MGMT 120. It covers advanced concepts of spreadsheet use, database management systems, and presentation graphics. Students perform macro and command language programming in applications packages. In addition, the course provides experience in locating and retrieving graphical and text-based information from the Internet to support management activities.

The characteristics of organization and management in government will be discussed in this course. The course will center on the impact of political processes and public pressures on administration action, the role of regulatory agencies, governmental personnel, and budgetary procedures, and the unique qualifications of the public administrator.

This course centers on marketing theory, marketing management, sales management, and market research. In addition, public and customer relations, advertising, and distribution will be explored.

The course emphasizes management’s use of cost information in internal decision making. Decision-making processes include cost analysis, control, allocation, and planning. A variety of accounting techniques applicable to aviation/aerospace companies are presented.

The focus of this course is on the functions to be accomplished in effectively managing human resources. An in-depth study of the interrelationship of managers, organizational staff, and/or specialists, will assist the student in understanding and applying management theories to real-world human resource planning. Areas of concentration include human resource planning; recruitment and selection; training and development; compensation and benefits; safety and health; and employee and labor relations.

This course provides an overview and analysis of various behavioral concepts affecting human behavior in business organizations, with emphasis on research, theory, and practice.

A management approach to understanding business information systems is introduced in this course. The general characteristics, potential, and limitations of business systems are covered. Major emphasis is on understanding the inputs, processing, and outputs of a variety of business systems; the ways in which business systems are interrelated; and the inherent management problems involved in the implementation and control of such systems.

An overview of the system development life cycle is provided in this course. Emphasis is on current system documentation through the use of both classical and structured tools/techniques for describing process flows, data flows, data structures, file designs, input and output designs, and program specifications.

An introduction to the basic principles of insurance and risk with special application to the aviation industry will be presented. The course offers an in-depth review of the aviation insurance industry in the United States, including the market and types of aviation insurers.

This course focuses on an investigation of labor-management relations in the aviation industry. Examined are the history of unionism, structure of unions, legal environment, and the Railway Labor Act, collective bargaining, public sector relationships, grievance procedures, and conflict resolution.

The course provides a comprehensive inquiry into the major components of social responsibility and a study of moral and ethical issues that relate to problems in business. Focus will be on the economic, legal, political, ethical, and societal issues involving the interaction of business, government, and society.

The basic principles of the several modes of transportation (air, sea, rail, highway, and pipeline) are analyzed. Topics include problems of competition, the importance of each in the economy, and future developmental prospects.

Students will learn about the finance function as used by management, including financial analysis and control; financial planning; short, intermediate, and long-term financing; and the theory of cost of capital and leverage in planning financial strategies. Aviation-related businesses are emphasized.

The nature of the personal financial planning process is examined. Areas of concentration include taxes, investments, purchase of housing/auto, insurance needs and analysis, use of credit, and retirement and estate planning. Students will develop a personal financial plan and will invest in a $500,000 portfolio of securities.

This course presents an analysis of economic development and international trade in modern times, with an examination of current U.S. relations with other nations. Attention will be focused on the impact of foreign trade on the aviation industry and the industry’s contribution to economic development.

This course develops the elements of valuation as they pertain to the determination of the market values of businesses and physical assets used in commerce, including case studies. Introduced is the specialized area of aviation/aerospace valuation applications.

A survey of the legal aspects of business transactions is provided. Areas covered include contracts, agency, bailment, negotiable instruments, partnerships, corporations, consumer credit, and the government’s influence on business law.

Marketing and management concepts applicable to FBOs and other general aviation enterprises are studied. Travel analysis is performed to determine the need for a business aircraft.

An advanced study of strategic management theory, technical management, and management of technology within a global aviation industry is presented. Detailed coverage of the aviation technical management field is provided, as well as that of the working aviation environment and system integration, where the effective management of research, design, production, technical sales, and services functions are employed.

The focus of this course will be an examination of the management of airports. Emphasis is on the facilities that comprise an airport system, including airspace, airfield, terminal, and ground access operations.

This course offers intensive study of the practices and problems of management with respect to air cargo. The importance of air cargo service to the economy, development of the industry, regulation, complexity of the market, carriers, freight forwarders and third party logistics, along with rate and tariff problems, aircraft, terminal facilities, and future prospects are all discussed.

Students are provided with an opportunity to examine ways to optimize the physical flow of goods and materials within a firm from acquisition through production, and movement through channels of distribution. The course focuses on applying logistics theory to aviation management problems in materials handling, managing inventory, planning capacities, and locating distribution centers. Case studies with aviation/aerospace applications using computer models are included.

The principles of airport master planning and system planning are studied. Fundamental principles of airport layout and design are covered, including geometric design, airport drainage, pavement design, passenger and cargo terminal layout, and capacity and delay effects.

Theories of machinery and equipment valuation in industry and how they apply to machinery and equipment used in the aviation/aerospace industry will be addressed in this course.

An introduction to the administrative aspects of airline operation and management is provided in this course. Topics include the annual profit plan, uniform system of accounts and reports, demand analysis, scheduling, the theory of pricing, fleet planning, facilities planning, and airline financing.

The student will be presented with an opportunity for advanced study of the organizational, political, and financial administration of public and private civil use airports. Areas of emphasis include public relations management, safety and security issues, employee organizational structures, financial and accounting strategies, revenue and expense sources, economic impacts of airport operations, airport performance measurement standards, and current trends and issues of direct concern to airport administrators.

Students will perform a comprehensive examination of organizational maintenance policies, programs, and procedures. Emphasis is on maintenance planning, forecasting and cost control, reliability, safety, and flight schedule performance.

An intensive study of management of production and operations in all organizations, both service-oriented and product-oriented, will be conducted. Scheduling, inventory control procurement, quality control, and safety are investigated. Particular attention is given to applications of aviation-oriented activities.

The student will undertake an analysis of the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to be successful in conceiving, initiating, organizing, and operating a small business. Special focus will be placed on small businesses in the aviation field.

System theory and its relationship to aviation/aerospace systems management are emphasized. The course explores a brief history of system theory and system life cycle, and presents the major activities in each phase of a system’s life cycle. Also emphasized are specific topics related to system design and support, including reliability, maintainability, availability, testing, quality control, customer support, product-improvement program analysis, and the role of data collection and analysis in the operational phase. Related areas covered are cost-effectiveness analysis and project management. Applications and case studies specific to aviation/aerospace, including military applications and computer simulation models, will be analyzed.

This course develops the theoretical methodologies used in the assessment of the values of business and equipment and provides actual valuation experiences.

This course introduces the student to the concept of project management in aviation operations. It addresses the three-dimensional goals of every project: the accomplishment of work in accordance with budget, schedule, and performance requirements. The procedures for planning, managing, and developing projects in an aeronautical environment are covered, as well as the aspects of controlling project configuration from inception to completion. Automated tools used to determine cost, schedule, staffing, and resource allocation are covered, as well as the process of determining the effectiveness and technical validity of aviation-related projects.

An analysis of selected contemporary issues, problems, and trends facing management in various segments of the aviation industry, including general aviation and the airlines, will be covered. Students apply previously learned concepts to practical problems to develop increased understanding and demonstrate knowledge of the subject.

The student will perform an investigation of international aviation management and its three elements: the nature of international aviation business; working in a foreign environment; and managing in an international environment.

Students are provided with an opportunity to explore management of the multicultural workforce. The elements of cultural anthropology and international business, communicating across cultures, contrasting cultural values, and managing and maintaining organizational culture are addressed in the context of international aviation management.

This course develops applications of valuation theory in complex integration of machinery and equipment used in manufacturing, production, and operations applications involving various businesses. Development of appraisal reporting and analysis of valuation principles used to conform to requirements of National Uniform Standards of Professional Practice is also addressed. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MGMT 423.

Strategic management principles involving strategy, formulation, implementation, evaluation, and organization analysis are studied in this business capstone course. Case analysis and the use of strategic management principles are used to examine and solve organization problems. Total Quality Management concepts are studied for improvement of organizational effectiveness.

In the advanced professional logistics course, a heavy emphasis is placed on the analysis of the Systems Engineering, Integrated Logistics Support and other previously learned business logistics theories and concepts so as to determine their appropriate application. A secondary emphasis is placed on the horizontal integration of these theories and concepts in a practical framework, which will serve as professional guidance for the business logistics manager. Prerequisites: MGMT 321, 331, 410, 411, 419, 420, and 422 or the equivalent of each of these courses.

In this course, students analyze financial statements, ratio analysis, fair market value, and classification of property used in industrial operations, specifically in the aviation/aerospace industry. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MGMT 433.

Supply Chain Management is one of the hottest topics in business today. The focus of this course is on understanding the history, principles, and major elements of supply chain management. Specific topics include sourcing and purchasing management; managing supplier relationships; demand forecasting; inventory management; quality management; domestic and international transportation; customer relationship management; enterprise resource planning systems; facility location decision making; performance management; and future challenges facing supply chain managers.

This is a capstone marketing course that focuses on strategic analysis and planning by aviation marketing managers. Emphasis will be given to corporate and marketing strategy, market analysis, and targeting, strategic marketing programming, and market control.

Students will conduct an investigation of the role of marketing in the aviation/airport industries. Issues covered include consumer segmentation, database management, integrated marketing communications, public relations, vendor relations, and retailing.

These are individual independent or directed studies of selected topics in management. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and approval of the department chair.

The student will gain practical learning experience in full-time or part-time employment that is related to the student’s degree program and career goals. Course title and level are based on the work assignment.

The student receives practical learning experience in full-time or part-time employment that is related to the student’s degree program and career goals. Course title and level are based on the work assignment. Continuation of MGMT 396, 397, 398.

This introductory course stresses the interrelations of all aspects of the living and the nonliving world. It introduces the student to key concepts and principles that govern how nature works and the application of these concepts and principles to possible solutions to environmental and resource problems.

Vectors and scalar quantities, geometrical optics, kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, work-energy, conversion of energy, conversion of momentum, center of mass and its motion. Prerequisite: Calculus 1 or MATH 112.

Special theory of relativity, rotational motion, simple harmonic motion, waves, fluid, heat, kinetic energy, thermodynamics. Prerequisite: PHYS 150. Corequisite: MATH 252.

Gravitational fields, electric and magnetic fields, Gauss’s law, electric potential, linear accelerators, cyclotrons, capacitors, Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s laws, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, Maxwell’s equations, selected topics from modern physics. Prerequisites: PHYS 160, MATH 252

This descriptive course deals with the structure and evolution of the physical universe. Topics include the solar system (Earth, Moon, Sun, and planets), stars, black holes, galaxies, quasars, cosmology, and exobiology. Planetarium trips and night observing sessions are optional.

The development of science, from the earliest times through the modern period, is traced in this course. Particular emphasis is given to our changing concepts of nature and of science itself. (Also offered as HIST 302. Students receive either social science elective credit or physical science elective credit, but not both.)

Problems arising from human use and abuse of the environment will be the focus of this survey course. Ecological, economic, sociologic, and technologic principles will be applied to the management control of pollution of the atmosphere and water sources of the earth.

These are individual independent or directed studies of topics in the fields of the physical sciences impinging on aerospace development or practices, and which are of current or anticipated interest. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and approval of the department chair.

This course is required of all adult undergraduate students seeking an assessment of their prior experiential learning by portfolio. Students will assess their prior learning experiences in light of career and educational goals. The distance learning course is designed to assist students in life and career planning, goal clarification, career concerns, portfolio preparation, and the development of college success skills. The focus is on methods of self assessment of prior learning work/education/training experiences and procedures for assembling a portfolio to document learning experiences. This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory and is required for students who seek prior learning portfolio evaluation. Students must register for PREP 102 in their first two terms as a degree seeking student at ERAU.

This course offers a survey of the biopsychosocial continuum and the intrapsychic, interpersonal, and organizational factors affecting human behavior. A primary feature of the course is its focus on the scientific method as the route to psychological knowledge. Students examine the rationalist, empiricist, and experimental foundations of the scientific method and how these foundations can be critiqued. Topics include sensation, perception, learning, memory, personality, psychopathology, physiological psychology, and social processes. Emphasis is placed on the application of the basic principles of psychology to engineering, aviation, public policy, and business.

Students will explore the complexities of human factors research in aviation. Drawing extensively on such diverse areas as human physiology, basic learning theory, aviation safety, and pilot training, the course surveys the study of human behavior as it relates to the aviator’s adaptation to the flight environment.

The interactional forces between groups and the individual in society will be the focus of this course. Since the major emphasis of the course is on social interactions, such diverse topics as group dynamics, interpersonal relationships, prejudice, discrimination, and antisocial behavior will be considered. Special attention is given to the topic of stress in the aviation environment.

An introduction to the science of the mind from the perspective of cognitive psychology, this course is a study of linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy, and artificial intelligence. The focus is on the similarities and differences in the approaches taken by researchers in their study of cognitive mechanisms in these different fields. Issues to be addressed include: What does it mean to be able to think? What kind of computational architecture (s) is most appropriate to describe cognitive mechanisms? Is the mind an emergent property of the brain? What kind of hardware is required for thinking to occur? Can a computer have a mind?

In this course, students will be presented the current status and predicted trends in global crime and criminal justice systems. They will be given descriptions of the three types of terrorism: domestic (U.S.), international (group directed), and state sponsored. Concepts and theories will be applied in discussions on how to best combat the threat.

In this course, the student will be provided descriptions of the varied ways strategic intelligence is used by world leaders to shape policy and its effect on world events. Intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination and counterintelligence will be among the issues examined and discussed. Prerequisites: one psychology course and one government/ history course, or permission of the instructor.

This course will cover specific facets of aviation related security to include physical and procedural controls, regulations of the Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration and ICAO, as well as international treaties. The course will also discuss the current threat, counter terrorism measures, new technologies in the field and the importance to the aviation industry, both passenger and cargo to the global economy.

The course is a simulation of intelligence officers’ activities. The student will function as an intelligence desk officer for either a government, global corporation, terrorist group, global criminal organization, or multilateral political organization. Using the simulation, the student will study and practice many components of tactical and strategic intelligence. Some components included will be intelligence collection, evaluation, analysis, production, and dissemination; intelligence oversight; covert and clandestine operations; intelligence bureaucracies; espionage; ethical and moral issues in intelligence; and counterintelligence. The course emphasizes functional interactions.

The student will be exposed to issues in the field of private/ corporate security. Private security firms work with public law enforcement strengthening the overall security posture of firms, schools, etc. Beginning with a discussion of the differences between public and private police, students will analyze security needs of business and private establishments, in detail, and the threats that might emanate from tapped phones, bugged offices, stolen papers, covert recording, undercover employees, phony repair people, fax intercepts, etc. The substance of the course will include practical and theoretical elements affecting the field.

Although terrorism has been a known phenomenon for centuries, it has become the most frequent form of conflict in the late 20th century. Success in preventing nuclear warfare and in curbing the outbreak of most conventional war has resulted in more forms of low intensity violence, a significant feature of which is overt terrorism. Ideological hardening, ethnic militancy, and religious revivalism have fueled terrorist ambitions. Broadly speaking, there are three types of terrorism, classified on the basis of actors. The course will address all three types: domestic (U.S.), international or group directed, and state sponsored.

The student will be provided an introduction and overview of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act and how provisions of the Act are implemented in the workplace. The course is designed for the beginning safety student and is a prerequisite for most of the higher level safety courses. Material presented covers the rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act, the appeals process, recordkeeping, and voluntary protection programs. The course also includes an introduction to OSHA’s general industry standards and an overview of the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards.

The focus of this course is on matters associated with health and safety relating to the environment, including air, water quality, and sanitation. Areas of concentration include hazardous materials, their storage, handling, and transportation. Additional study includes waste management and cleanup as well as a detailed study of environmental laws, regulations, and protection of workers involved in activities associated with hazardous materials.

This course focuses on the major causative agent in aircraft accidents: the human being. Emphasis is placed on psychological and physiological factors that enhance the accident probability. Included is a detailed analysis of ergonomics (human engineering) and its influence in aviation design.

The concepts and physiological aspects of ergonomics will be examined in this course. Material presented covers anthropometric principles in workspace and equipment design, workspace design, human-machine systems, analysis and design of displays and controls, and environmental factors affecting work environment.

This course is a detailed evaluation of methods and procedures involved in aircraft accident investigation. The organization, duties, and procedures of the Aircraft Accident Board are analyzed. The student explores procedures for determining accident causes through analysis of such elements as the function and techniques employed by the trained accident investigator and the role of the specialized laboratory. Analysis is also made of reporting procedures and the all-important follow-up work designed to avoid similar or related aircraft accidents.

Students will conduct a thorough examination of design, manufacturing, metallurgy, and maintenance to determine the influence each has on aircraft accidents. A detailed analysis of the failure process will be conducted. Additional topics include stress and design loading, fatigue, corrosion, and the envelope of operation.

Students will learn about the principles of the development and management of materials, techniques, and procedures used in the implementation of occupational safety and health programs and their application in a variety of occupational settings. Examined will be the management techniques, governmental regulations, and safety and health programs developed for industry. The course will focus on the history of the safety and health movement; government regulations; safety and health program organization; hazard information and analysis process; and implementation of an occupational safety and health program.

The principles of the development and management of an effective aviation safety program will be studied in this course. The philosophy and historical development of major concepts are examined with particular emphasis on areas of special concern in organizational accident prevention. Students analyze the influence of morale, education, and training, the role of the supervisor, and other substantial program elements of value to the aviation safety manager.

Theory, practices, and techniques used in the response phase of aircraft crashes and emergencies are examined. This course is designed as a real-world introduction to the field of emergency response at the CFR agency level, the airport response and administration levels, and the related and associated entities involved in aircraft mishaps.

An evaluation of principles associated with industrial hygiene is the focus of this course. Topics include recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards related to noise, vibration, ionizing and nonionizing radiation, thermal conditions, pressure, chemicals, airborne contaminants, and biological substances. These subjects will be discussed in relation to all regulatory requirements using both engineering and non-engineering controls. Prerequisites: PHYS 102, SFTY 311.

The student is provided with an opportunity for an in-depth study of construction safety and the importance of safety and health in the construction industry. The Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR 1926) governing the construction industry will be examined. The focus is the management and application of the regulations in the workplace, typically through safety inspections, job safety planning, organizing and conducting health and safety training, investigating and maintaining records of construction accidents, incidents, and injuries and illnesses.

This course introduces the basics of fire and fire protection. Students will study the physics, chemistry, characteristics, and behavior of fire, fire hazards of material, fire suppression systems, extinguishing agents, and detection and alarm systems. Transportation and industrial related fire hazards and the prevailing regulatory requirements will be covered. Prerequisites: PHYS 102, SFTY 311.

This is a technical course in aircraft reciprocating and turbine engine fundamentals and relevant accident investigative procedures. Areas of study include basic construction and design, with emphasis on major sections, components, and their mechanical relationships. Power plant systems and system mishap investigation is also covered and includes fuel, lubrication, ignition, and start systems. A study of propeller basics and investigative techniques is also included.

This course is aviation safety for nonflying students. Major problem areas in aviation safety, safety program evaluation, and impact of accidents on industry are covered. The focus is on human factors, basic accident prevention programs, and the roles of various government and industry organizations in preventing accidents.

This course addresses the application of scientific and engineering principles and methods to achieve optimum safety and health through the analysis and design of processes, equipment, products, facilities, operations, and environments. Subjects will include product design, plant layout, construction maintenance, pressure vessels, and transportation vehicles and systems. These subjects will be discussed in relation to all regulatory requirements. Prerequisites: PHYS 102, SFTY 311.

This course centers on design principles involved in building construction standards and building codes to ensure maximum life and property safety from fires, explosions, and natural disaster. Egress design specifications, occupancy and construction classifications, and fire protection requirements for buildings will be covered. Prerequisites: PHYS 102, SFTY 311.

The student will conduct an in-depth analysis of the accident environment, with particular emphasis on the protection of the occupants, in this course. The injury mechanisms and causes will be analyzed, as will the physics and kinematics of the impact sequence. The intent of the course is to familiarize the student with what can be done to minimize the effects of an accident on the human occupants. Prerequisite: MATH 106.

The development and implementation of the system safety discipline in technical industries, including aviation, is reviewed in this course. System safety entails specialized integration of skills and resources in all phases of the life cycle of a given system in furtherance of accident prevention. Its heritage is systems engineering and management theory, but amplified to include modern safety practices derived from numerous disciplines. Students will acquire an understanding of how accident prevention is designed into equipment, processes, and facilities under development, evaluated and enhanced during testing, and assured or otherwise controlled during operational use. Prerequisite: MATH 106.

The principles of loss control, insurance, and financial risk management, as they apply to the SHE professional, are studied in this course. The basic concepts of financial risk management, legal principles, property and liability insurance, life and health insurance, employee benefits, social insurance, and functional and financial operations of insurers will be examined. Primary emphasis is placed on consumer considerations, coverage of personal risk management, and financial planning. Prerequisite: SFTY 341.

This course introduces the student to the legal issues and concerns confronting the health and safety industry. Included is an overview of the historical legal precedence established for the aviation industry as well as a comprehensive examination of the laws, regulations, and legislation that governs the actions and authority of the health and safety professional. This course also provides an introduction to the governing bodies and associations tasked with setting the legal standards by which the industry must operate.

In the advanced occupational safety and health technology course, a heavy emphasis is placed on the analysis of previously learned occupational safety and health theories and concepts so as to determine their appropriate application. A secondary emphasis is placed on the horizontal integration of these theories and concepts in a practical framework, which will serve as professional guidance for the practicing occupational health and safety technologist. Prerequisites: SFTY 311, SFTY 341, and SFTY 355.

These courses consist of individual independent or directed studies of selected topics in safety. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor, approval of department and program chairs, and 12 hours of SFTY courses.

Students are provided an integrated survey of the fundamental concepts of culture, forms of collective behavior, community and social organization, social interaction and social change. The social effects of aviation and the impact of science on the social order living in an airage will also be investigated.

This course analyzes the sociological, physical, psychological, legal and economic aspects of the American family. Demographic trends and interpersonal behavior in family and marriage are discussed, including childbearing and divorce, theories of mate selection, preparation for marriage, marital interaction, sexuality, parenthood and marital adjustment. Contemporary controversial issues, such as the relationship of unmarried couples, alternative marriage forms, abortion, and violence are also addressed as they relate to the family.

Students will become acquainted with the environmental factors that affect personality development, emotional stability, and interpersonal relationships in our society. Through an understanding of these factors, individuals will discover new modes of adjustment, both in their own lives and in their family/occupational settings.

These are individual independent or directed studies of selected topics in the areas of history, sociology, psychology, and human culture in general. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and approval of the department chair.

This course is a continuation of the study of communication and communication theory. Emphasis is on overcoming communication apprehension, developing listening skills, mastering oral performance, and writing about communication. Individual sections may focus on public speaking, group discussion, oral interpretation, or interpersonal communication. Section emphasis varies by instructor: Please refer to the Schedule of Courses.

This is a survey course in atmospheric science that includes applications to flight. Included is a systematic development of the following: thermal patterns, atmospheric moisture, horizontal and vertical pressure patterns, clouds, atmospheric circulation, local winds, stability, air masses, fronts, fog, icing, thunderstorms, jet streams and turbulence. Students will study and make use of surface weather observations, surface maps, and constant pressure maps.

An expansion of Meteorology I, this course includes the following theoretical concepts: hydrostatic instability, baroclinic instability, thermal wind, and kinematic fields. These will be integrated into real time weather analysis of synoptic patterns involving mid-latitude cyclones, frontal systems, and jet streams. The anatomy of severe thunderstorms, particularly as applied to aviation hazards, will be treated in detail through analysis of recent synoptic data. Practical application will be achieved in current weather discussions, which will be given by teams of students. In addition, study of weather radar, solar aspects, and satellite meteorology will be accomplished. Prerequisite: WEAX 201.