Aviation Technology

This course is a study of the principles of flight, specifically covering all data to obtain a Private Pilot Certificate as regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Part 141). Students must successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam in order to advance to future FAA certificates and ratings.

Prerequisites: Complete AVT-103 or as approved by the Aviation Coordinator. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This course introduces common aviation terminology and expands upon basic Private Pilot aeronautical knowledge. Students study the development, growth and usage of the air traffic control system with emphasis on its use in the United States. In addition, proper cross-country planning procedures are illustrated.

Prerequisites: Complete AVT-101 or as approved by the Aviation coordinator. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This course provides the student with flight instruction and experience at a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Part 141 approved flight school. Students complete the dual and solo flight time requirements including preflight and postflight briefings and required stage exams. Students must pass the FAA Private Pilot Practical Exam to obtain a Private Pilot Certificate in order to successfully complete the course. The FAA requires a minimum of 35 hours of flight time in this course; however, the actual flight hours may vary based on student proficiency. A valid Second Class Medical Certificate is required to begin this course.

Prerequisites: Complete AVT-101. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This course is a study of weather, meteorological charts and reports for safe aircraft flight. Students utilize all available current and forecasted weather data including reporting data to promote safe flight. The impact of various weather phenomena including but not limited to the effects of air pressure, temperature, moisture, fronts, thunderstorms, hazardous weather conditions and related meteorological phenomena on flight are studied.

This course covers the aeronautical knowledge required to sit for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Part 141 Instrument Pilot Knowledge Exam. Students learn FAA regulations, meteorology and flight procedures required for instrument flight. Students must successfully pass the FAA Instrument Pilot Knowledge Exam in order to advance to future FAA certificates and ratings.

Prerequisites: Complete AVT-101, AVT-103. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course provides students with the required flight training to obtain the instrument rating. Included are the necessary flight training and requisite stage exams in order to prepare students to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Instrument Pilot Practical Exam that is required to obtain an instrument rating and successfully complete the course. All training follows FAA Part 141 regulations. The FAA requires a minimum of 35 flight hours for this course; however, the actual flight hours may vary based on student proficiency. A Second Class Medical Certificate is required to take this course.

Prerequisites: Complete AVT-101, AVT-103 and AVT-105. - Must be completed prior to taking this course. Complete AVT-111. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

In this course students study air navigation by beginning with a review of pilotage and dead reckoning and continuing through the use of available radio guidance systems, flight directors, on-board radar, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Area Navigation (RNAV), Lateral Navigation (LNAV), Vertical Navigation (VNAV) and Flight Management System (FMS). Both New Generation and analog systems are studied. Plotters, navigation computers, sectional and en route charts and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publications and manuals are explored.

In this course students explore the components and operation of aircraft systems including hydraulic, electrical, fuel, oil, pressurization, flight control, anti-icing and fire, as well as the interrelationship of directional guidance. Performance charts, weight and balance calculations and sections of aircraft operating manuals are addressed. Multiple engine systems ranging from basic piston engines to sophisticated jet propulsion and auxiliary power units are studied. In addition, students learn New Generation and analog avionics and navigation systems.

Prerequisites: Complete AVT-101. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

In this course students develop the commercial pilot skills and complete necessary flight training and requisite stage exams in preparation to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Practical Exam. Passing the FAA Commercial Pilot Practice Exam is required to obtain a Commercial Certificate and successfully complete the course. The course also provides instruction and flight experience including preflight/postflight briefings and the dual and solo flights necessary to complete the approved hours for the commercial pilot exam. The FAA requires a minimum of 60 flight hours in this course; however, the actual flight hours may vary based on student proficiency. A Second Class Medical Certificate is required to take this course.

Prerequisites: Complete AVT-111 and AVT-115. - Must be completed prior to taking this course. Complete AVT-211. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This lab component of the AVT-211 course is meticulously designed to complement the theoretical aspects of commercial piloting with practical, hands-on experience in a simulated environment. Utilizing advanced flight simulators, AVT-211L offers students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of FAA regulations, complex aircraft operations and Crew and Single-Pilot Resource Management (CRM/SRM) in realistic flying scenarios. This course focuses on developing a deeper understanding of the human factors affecting flight, enhancing decision-making skills and preparing students for the practical challenges of commercial flying. The lab aims to solidify the students' readiness for the FAA Commercial Pilot Knowledge Exam and subsequent real-world flight situations.

Prerequisites: Complete AVT-111 and AVT115. - Must be completed prior to taking this course. Complete AVT-205. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

In this course students are instructed in safe flight from preflight planning through postflight debriefing. Accident and incident reports are addressed with an emphasis on Crew and Single-Pilot Resource Management (CRM/SRM), Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) and risk management. Physical, emotional and psychological effects on flight are discussed.

Prerequisites: Complete ENG-101. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course studies the laws affecting the aviation industry, including administrative agencies, liability, negligence, aircraft accident reporting and airline and other commercial operations. Non-commercial operations are also reviewed.

Prerequisites: Complete AVT-101 and ENG-101. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

In this course, students acquire the aeronautical knowledge needed to meet the requirements specified in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations Part 141 for the Multi-Engine Oral Examination. Students must successfully pass the FAA Multi-Engine Oral Exam in order to complete the course.

Prerequisites: Complete AVT-101 and AVT-103. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

In this course Multi Engine flight training is provided to students in a modern twin-engine aircraft. This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 141 course is designed to give a pilot a minimum of 10 hours of flight instruction as required by the FAA. The actual flight hours however, may vary based on student proficiency. Students must successfully complete the FAA Multi Engine Pilot Rating Flight Exam to complete the course.

Prerequisites: Complete AVT-220. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This is a general computer literacy course. Students learn computer fundamentals (hardware, software and using a Microsoft Windows operating system), essential applications (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software), working online (networks, using the Internet and email) and the impact of computing and the Internet on society. Students develop skills with common applications to use a computer as a tool, make informed decisions concerning computer generated information and obtain basic information systems concepts and terminology.

This course develops skills in college-level academic reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis, argumentation and revision. Through the reading and writing processes, students develop and support ideas, refine arguments, evaluate and integrate appropriate sources, reflect on and implement feedback to revise and edit writing, and develop an awareness of the variety of contexts, audiences and purposes of academic writing. Students develop an awareness of appropriate practices relating to intellectual honesty.

Prerequisites: ENG - Must meet one of the following: Writing placement Earned "A" grade in ENG 090 Fundamentals of College Writing Earned "B" or "C" grade in ENG 090 Fundamentals of College Writing places student in ENG 101L. EAL (If applicable): Successful completion of EAL 100 EAL Composition and EAL 101 EAL Reading 2 - Must be completed prior to taking this course. CRE-103 (If required) must be taken concurrently, if not successfully completed prior to enrolling in ENG-101. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course. CRE - Must meet one of the following: Reading placement Successful completion of CRE 070 Successful completion of CRE 103 Advanced College Reading & Study Skills Concurrently enrolled in CRE 103 Advanced College Reading & Study Skills (co-requisite) - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course, the second in a two-course research and writing sequence, continues to expand and refine analytical writing and critical reading skills. Students deepen their understanding of rhetorical contexts and concepts while learning to adapt their research output for different audiences, genres and technologies. In addition, students consider the cultural, historical and intellectual lenses through which texts can be viewed and crafted. The course emphasizes strategies for comprehending advanced college-level texts and developing research skills, including evaluation of source credibility and relevance. Students strengthen their understanding of how meaning is created through grammatical, structural and writerly decisions. The course culminates in students creating a final portfolio or project showcasing their progress on the course learning outcomes.

Prerequisites: Complete ENG-101 or ENG-101L, CRE-103 (minimum grade "C"). - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course teaches students how to prepare clear and concise technical reports and documentation utilizing diagrams, charts, infographics and data for different audiences. This course also introduces students to the role of usability testing, design and technology in the rapidly changing field of technical communication.

Prerequisites: Complete ENG-101 or ENG-111. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This is a course in intermediate algebra that covers topics in algebraic functions and operations. Students deepen their skills with linear, quadratic, rational, absolute value and higher degree polynomial equations and functions. Other key concepts explored include exponents, radicals and complex numbers. Students also learn to apply an analytic geometric approach using the Cartesian coordinate system to graph and analyze lines and systems of equations. Through practical exercises and examples, students build fluency working with higher-level algebraic expressions and problems. The course prepares students for subsequent coursework requiring intermediate algebra skills.

Prerequisites: MAT-090 (minimum grade "C") or successful placement. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This is a course for students with little or no high school preparation in physics. Students in programs that require college-level physics should take this course first if they have no previous background in physics. Students examine methods of measurement and problem-solving techniques using hands-on activities in the lab. Students learn the physical concepts of motion, forces, work and energy. In addition, students explore topics such as electricity, waves, optics, atomic and nuclear physics.

Prerequisites: Complete MAT-090 or higher level math course. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.