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AVN 322 - Aviation Safety
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to the safety regulations, requirements, and environment in the U.S., including an in-depth examination of Safety Management Systems (SMS).
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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AVN 390 - Leadership in Aviation
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course studies the many aspect of leadership in aviation. Various theories of leadership will be studied through study at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels. Multiple examples will be studied along with studying timeless principles of leadership. Past as well as current leaders will be studied to assess their success and failures. The student will be challenged to develop their personal aspects of leadership to prepare them to be leaders in aviation.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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AVN 400 - Special Topics in Commercial Aviation
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Designed to allow a student to engage in directed in-depth study on issues associated with commercial aviation.
Repeatable: May be repeated one (1) time for credit
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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AVN 490 - Aviation Internship I
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
This course provides students the opportunity to perform an internship in the profession of aviation.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
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AVN 491 - Aviation Internship II
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
This course provides students the opportunity to perform an internship in the profession of aviation.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): AVN 490 and permission of the Department Chair
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UAS 115 - Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course will provide students with insight into the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry through the introduction of UAS history, systems elements, regulatory system, COA (Certificate of Approval) process, operations, geospatial data, automation and autonomy, safety assessments, detect, sense and avoid, sensors and payloads, human factors, and the future of UAS.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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UAS 215 - Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Flight Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring (even years)
Several stages of flight simulation and actual flight will include EP (external pilot) training, FPV (first person view), and programming the autopilot for autonomous flight.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): UAS 115
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UAS 325 - Medium Unmanned Aerial Systems Operations I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
The course will be a blend of academics and simulator sorties on a specific unmanned aerial system command and control system for medium size UAS and beyond line of site (BLOS) operations. The academics and simulator sorties will include preflight operations, normal command and control, recovery, and emergencies including lost link, lost communications, loss of power, and loss of battery power to mention a few of the aspects. The class will include simulators that allow the student to practice what they have learned in the academics throughout the course culminating in scenario-based training of several operational missions.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): UAS 215
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DSP 330 - Dispatch I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
An in-depth study of aerodynamics, instruments, airspace, regulations, performance, weight and balance, physiology, aviation weather, navigation, and flight operations. Prepares students for the FAA Dispatch knowledge test. Students must be age 21 to receive permission to enroll.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): AVN 210 , 310 , and FLT 119 and permission of the Department Chair
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DSP 430 - Dispatch II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
In-depth study of cross country flight operations, including Lancer Airways Operational Specifications, advanced weather application, and practical dispatch applications. Students must be age 21 to enroll.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): DSP 330
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DSP 497 - Dispatch III
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Senior-level application of practical dispatch knowledge and techniques. Prepares students for FAA Dispatch Practical Exam. Students must be age 21 to receive permission to enroll.
Repeatable: Yes
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 410
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): DSP 430
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Aviation Flight Required flight lab fees are for planning purposes. Actual flight training costs may vary.
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FLT 116 - Private Pilot Ground
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Summer
An in-depth study of airframes and aircraft systems, aircraft instruments, safety, aerodynamics, stability, physiology, weather, airports, airspace, emergency operations, ground reference maneuvers, charts and publications, and the principles of pilotage, dead-reckoning, as well as radio and electronic methods of navigation as applied to cross-country flight planning to prepare the student for the FAA private pilot knowledge test.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
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FLT 117 - Private Airplane Pilot Lab I
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Flight instruction leading to the aircraft solo. Current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate and Student Pilot Certificate required prior to registering.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department Chair
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FLT 118 - Private Airplane Pilot Lab II
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
The second of two flight labs culminating in a Private Pilot Certificate.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 117
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FLT 119 - Instrument Pilot Ground
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An in-depth study of aircraft instruments, preflight and aircraft systems, navigation, holding, approaches, emergencies, and weather reports and forecasts. Prepares student for the FAA instrument rating knowledge test.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional exam fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 116 and 117
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FLT 140 - Time Building Flight Lab I
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Time Building Flight Lab.
Repeatable: May be repeated one (1) time for credit
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 117 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 214 - Instrument I Airplane Pilot Lab
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This lab is designed as the first of two flight labs for simulator/flight training culminating in an instrument airplane rating.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 118
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FLT 215 - Commercial I and Instrument I Airplane Pilot Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This lab is designed with two purposes. It will be an introduction to Instrument flight and a time building course for the commercial rating. Students will split their time on solo cross countries to build flight time as well as dual flights with their instructor to learn basic instrument flight maneuvers. Fifty flight hours.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 118 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 216 - Instrument II Airplane Pilot Lab
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This lab is designed as the second of two flight labs for simulator/flight training culminating in an instrument airplane rating.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): FLT 214
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FLT 224 - Modern Avionics and Navigational Aids
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An in-depth study of the modern avionics and navigation aids available to pilots, including NEXTGEN, ADS-B, and Garmin 500, 600, and G1000 units, and Aspen Evolution PFD1000.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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FLT 240 - Time Building Flight Lab II
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Time Building Flight Lab.
Repeatable: May be repeated one (1) time for credit
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 117 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 301 - Advanced and Commercial Airplane Pilot Ground
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An in-depth study of aerodynamics, instruments, engines, and systems of multi-engine aircraft.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): FLT 311, 312 , and permission of Department Chair
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FLT 311 - Commercial Pilot Ground
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An in-depth study of aerodynamics, instruments, engines and systems, airports, air traffic control, and airspace, FARs, performance and weight and balance, aeromedical factors, aviation weather, navigation and flight operations. Prepares students for the FAA Commercial Pilot knowledge test.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): FLT 119 and 214
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FLT 312 - Commercial I Airplane Pilot Lab
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This lab is designed as the first of two flight labs for simulator/flight training culminating in a single engine commercial airplane certificate.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 216
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FLT 313 - Commercial II Airplane Pilot Lab
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This lab is designed as the second of two flight labs for simulator/flight training culminating in a single engine commercial airplane certificate.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 312
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FLT 314 - Advanced Commercial Airplane Pilot Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An in-depth study of aerodynamics, instruments, engines and systems of multi-engine aircraft. Multi-engine commercial add-on. Twenty flight hours.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 313 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 315 - Flight Instructor Pilot Ground
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An in-depth study of the practical application of flight training skills, including the principles of learning and communication, instructional methods, techniques, and media. Students will prepare a training syllabus and conduct ground lessons. Prepares students for the FAA Flight/Ground Instructor knowledge test.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional exam fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 311 and permission of Department Chair
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FLT 317 - CFI and CFII Airplane Pilot Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Flight instruction leading to the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and the Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII). Forty-five flight hours.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 314 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 318 - Certified Flight Instructor Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Flight instruction leading to the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 216 and 315
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FLT 319 - Certified Flight Instrument Instructor Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Flight instruction leading to the Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII).
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Prerequisite(s): FLT 318
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FLT 326 - Human Factors
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
A review of the psychological human factors that affect aviation, including individual and organizational factors, and technology-induced errors. Includes common human errors and detection and recovery skills. The chain of events leading up to an aircraft accident are examined in light of specific aircraft accidents.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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FLT 328 - Aircraft Systems
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
An in-depth study of aircraft systems, including engine, fuel, electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, flight control, and computer systems and displays.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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FLT 340 - Time Building Flight Lab III
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Time Building Flight Lab.
Repeatable: May be repeated one (1) time for credit
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 117 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 350 - Airplane Aerodynamics
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course studies the physical principles of airplane aerodynamics. Course involves examining the factors affecting aircraft performance, stability and control, and special flight conditions often experienced by commercial pilots of fixed-wing aircraft. Emphasized is stall/spin awareness and recovery, and commercial aircraft design and construction issues. This course will deal primarily with low speed aerodynamics or incompressible flow; includes a section on high-speed aerodynamics toward the end of the course.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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FLT 410 - Turbine Systems
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An in-depth study of turbine systems and turbine aircraft performance.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): FLT 328
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FLT 419 - Multi-Engine Instructor Pilot Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Flight instruction leading to the Multi-Engine Instructor certificate.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 315
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FLT 420 - Crew Resource Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
An in-depth study of the complex multi-crew environment, including methods to enhance efficiency via a focus on interpersonal communication, leadership, and decision making. Designed to minimize accidents associated with human error.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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FLT 421 - Mission Aviation
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An in-depth study of missionary aviation including piloting in third world countries, cross cultural communication, missionary support, raising support, etc.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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FLT 422 - Turbine Transition Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Flight instruction in turbine-powered aircraft and simulator.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 314 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 430 - Airline Prep
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Introduces the students to the policies, procedures, work practices, operating practices, and expectations for pilots in the airline industry.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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FLT 440 - Time Building Flight Lab IV
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Time Building Flight Lab
Repeatable: May be repeated one (1) time for credit
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 117 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 495 - Advanced Aerodynamics
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will survey the theory of airplane performance and flight characteristics. The course will provide in class instruction and practical laboratory work in both a simulator and aircraft to quantitatively document aircraft performance, and stability and control. Flight test data reduction and reporting techniques will conclude the learning objectives as students will report on the results of their tests and evaluations of the aircraft.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): EGR 446 or FLT 350 , and Senior status
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Aviation Inflight Services |
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AIS 305 - Flight Attendant I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to the role of the flight attendant as a required crew member. Safety responsibilities, customer service, public speaking, crew resource management, and basic emergency medical care are covered in this course.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): AVN 110
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AIS 405 - Flight Attendant II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will present the federal regulations that pertain specifically to flight attendants, as well as the role of inflight services in the management of an airline, flight attendant training requirements, work environment expectations, schedule bids, seniority, small group interaction, and domestic versus international flight attendant roles and expectations.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): AIS 305
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AIS 495 - Flight Attendant Capstone
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
A capstone course for the Aviation Inflight Services major, this capstone will include training for the flight attendant.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): AVN 110
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Aviation Management |
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AMG 320 - Fixed Base Operations
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
A study of the practical issues associated with managing, operating, and marketing a fixed base operation (FBO).
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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AMG 324 - Aviation Security
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
An in-depth examination of security regulations, requirements, and environment in the U.S., including the role of the Department of Homeland Security in ensuring aviation security.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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AMG 330 - Airport Management I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
An in-depth study of 14 CFR P139, Airport certification. Prepares students for the Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Operations exam offered by the American Association of Airport Executives.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
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AMG 332 - Airport Management II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
An in-depth study of airport finance and administration, planning, construction, environmental, operations, security, maintenance, communications and community relations. Prepares students for the Certified Member (C.M.) exam offered by the American Association of Airport Executives.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): AMG 330
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AMG 423 - Airport Planning and Design
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
An in-depth study of planning, including data collection, forecasting, master planning, and environmental issues. Also includes an in-depth study of airside design, including airport capacity, pavement design, runway and taxiway design criteria, FAR Part 77 criteria, and landslide design, including ground access, curbside requirements, and traffic flow.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): AMG 330
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AMG 424 - Business Aviation Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
An in-depth study of business aviation, including transportation needs analysis, aircraft acquisition methods, aviation department management, operations, maintenance, and safety.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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AMG 426 - Airline Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
Introduces the airline industry, including the history and unique aspects of the industry. Provides an in-depth study of the structure of airlines, including route planning, fleet selection, maintenance requirements, passenger services, marketing, and pricing.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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AMG 452 - Aviation Finance and Consulting
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
Introduces aviation-specific financial management principles, including financial document analysis, financial ratios, forecasting, financing, asset management, as well as an overview of the consulting industry, including an in-depth study of the many aspects of consulting, such as RFPs, RFQs, and the bid process. Uses spreadsheet, presentation, word processing and internet search tools to analyze financial reports, calculate ratios, solve financial problems, and respond to RFPs and RFQs.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional course fee
Prerequisite(s): ACC 250 and CIS 265
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AMG 499 - Aviation Management Capstone
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Provides a senior culminating experience for aviation management majors.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Senior status
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Aviation Unmanned Systems |
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UAS 326 - Medium Unmanned Aerial Systems Operations II
Units: 3
When Offered: Summer
The course will be a blend of academics, simulator sorties, and flight training/sorties on a specific unmanned aerial system command and control system for medium size UAS and beyond line of site (BLOS) operations. The academics, and simulator/flight sorties will include preflight operations, normal command and control, recovery, and emergencies including lost link, lost communications, loss of power, and loss of battery power to mention a few of the aspects. The class will include simulator and flight training that allow the student to practice what they have learned in the academics throughout the course culminating in scenario-based training of several operational missions.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): UAS 325
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UAS 400 - Special Topics in UAS
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Current topics in unmanned systems.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of four (4) units with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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UAS 415 - Unmanned Aerial Systems Mission Planning
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Students will learn how to operate any Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) platform that uses a Piccolo autopilot system. This course will prepare the student by going over crew positions, user interface of piccolo command center and viewpoint, normal and emergency operations, and mission planning.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): UAS 215
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UAS 425 - Large Unmanned Aerial Systems Operations
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
The course is a blend of academics and simulator sorties on a specific unmanned aerial system command and control system for large size UAS and beyond line of site (BLOS) operations.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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Behavioral Science |
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BEH 097 - Research Assistant
Units: 0
When Offered: As offered
This course is designed to provide students a deeper understanding of the behavioral and social sciences by participating in the scientific research process under the individualized mentorship of faculty. Students enrolled in this course will gain valuable insight into the entire research process (conceptualization, measurement development, participant recruitment, data collection, entry, analysis, as well as write-up and dissemination, as applicable), preparing them to engage with the professional fields of behavioral and social sciences and to conduct their own independent research.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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BEH 100 - Survey of the Behavioral Sciences
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course introduces the student to the primary Behavioral Sciences of Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology and Christian Behavioral Sciences. The course addresses human beings and behavior from the distinctive theoretical perspectives of each of these behavioral sciences. General subject areas include theory and methodology of Behavioral Science research, human biology and behavior, personality and human development in a socio-cultural context, behavior in the context of ethics and values, and social and cultural change.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BEH 200 - Special Topics in Behavioral Sciences
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
An in-depth seminar on a selected topic within the Behavioral Sciences.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BEH 250 - Reading and Writing in the Behavioral Sciences
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, & OPS
In this course, students learn to write formal manuscripts using APA style. They also learn to read, understand, and critically evaluate behavioral science research as presented in academic journals and conferences. Learners in this course build foundational skills needed to succeed in their future courses.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BEH 290 - Introduction to Research Methods
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
This course provides a comprehensive overview of both quantitative and qualitative research methods used in behavioral science research, along with an understanding of the ethical considerations and other challenges involved in good research design. Additional topics include measurement, sampling, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BEH 250
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BEH 333 - Epistemology and Worldview
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
This course examines the basic models of integrating the Christian faith and modern behavioral sciences, including the development of Biblical examples of worldview and epistemology. Emphasis is placed upon the student’s development of a personal theory of integration.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BEH 334 - Cultural Social Service Engagement Practicum
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This practicum incorporates instruction to prepare students for a cultural engagement through class lectures and a research paper. Cultural awareness and sensitivity as well as an understanding of a biblical worldview of social problems are key components of instruction. Additionally, the practicum provides an opportunity to travel, working with social service providers in a non-profit organization within a culturally diverse area.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional trip fee(s)
Prerequisite(s): ANT 225 , BEH 100 , PSY 213 , or SOC 213
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BEH 334G - Global Social Service Engagement Practicum
Units: 3
When Offered: As Offered
This practicum incorporates instruction to prepare students for their summer global engagement through class lectures and a research paper. Cultural awareness and sensitivity as well as an understanding of a biblical worldview of global social problems are key components of instruction. Additionally, the practicum provides an opportunity to travel abroad, working with social service providers in a non-profit organization within the host country. Students registered in this section will participate in a global practicum experience during which the skills learned throughout the semester will be applied in a global setting. Additional fees will apply.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ANT 225 , BEH 100 , PSY 213 , or SOC 213 , and permission of the Dean
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BEH 350 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Units: 4
When Offered: OPS
Introduction to descriptive statistics and probability, probability distributions, estimation, tests of hypotheses, chi-square tests, regression analysis, and correlation with applications in the behavioral sciences. Course emphasizes selection, application, and interpretation of appropriate statistical tests. Includes laboratory applications of statistical software to behavioral science data.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BEH 290 , and MAT 115 or higher
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BEH 383 - Statistics and Research Methodology I
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course introduces the various quantitative and qualitative methodologies utilized in behavioral science research. Also included are the collection, treatment, and interpretation of data in research and testing using a statistical analysis application.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 hours Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): BEH 290 , and either MAT 115 or STA 144
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BEH 385 - Statistics and Research Methodology II
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course presents some of the more complex quantitative and qualitative methodologies utilized in behavioral science research. It builds on the various concepts of quantitative research, qualitative research, data collection, analysis, and interpretation introduced in previous courses. This course continues the development of student proficiency with basic and intermediate functions of a statistical analysis application.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 hours Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): BEH 383
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BEH 391 - Intermediate Statistics with Computer Applications
Units: 4
When Offered: OPS
Using a statistics software application, this course will examine applied statistics emphasizing correlational methods such as multiple regression and factor analysis, as well as analysis of variance and covariance for analyzing experimental data. Laboratory activities involve selecting the appropriate statistical tests, interpreting the results, and scientific report writing.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BEH 350
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BEH 399 - Independent Study
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
An opportunity for students who have demonstrated the ability to do independent work to pursue in depth a topic of particular interest.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BEH 400 - Special Topics in Behavioral Science
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
An in-depth seminar on a selected topic within the Behavioral Sciences.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BEH 480 - Capstone
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course provides students the opportunity to integrate and demonstrate learning from their major, evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses, and demonstrate an understanding of the integration of a Christian worldview and their major field of study. Students will evaluate their personal goals, calling and purpose as well as develop skills to move toward successful and fruitful participation in multiple levels of community, including graduate school and careers.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional testing fee
Prerequisite(s): Senior status
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Biology |
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BIO 101 - Orientation to the Discipline
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic skills necessary for academic success in the discipline of Biology and to provide students with an overview of professions in which the major may be applied.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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BIO 114 - General Botany with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
A study of the physiology, morphology, reproduction, and a survey of the plant kingdom, including fungi, algae, liverworts, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Emphasis will be placed on the development, reproduction, and the relevance of plants to humans.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
Fee: Additional lab fee
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BIO 143 - Principles of Biology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, & OPS
An introductory course in biological principles intended for non-majors. Emphasis on scientific method, chemistry of life, interpretation of data, morphology and physiology of animals and plants, genetics, and current biological problems. Meets the general education requirement for natural sciences.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BIO 143L - Principles of Biology Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, & OPS
Laboratory exercises in biology emphasizing basic scientific principles used in biology.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): BIO 143
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BIO 146 - General Biology I with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Topics covered include cell structure and function, genetics, reproduction, and development of animal systems.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
Fee: Additional lab fee
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BIO 148 - General Biology II with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Includes organismal biology of animals and plants, their behavior, ecology, evolution, and adaptations.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
Fee: Additional lab fee
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BIO 153 - Anatomy and Physiology I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, & OPS
This course is designed for professional nursing and general college students. Included are a general survey of human histology and the study of structure and function of organ systems of the human body, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine, and nervous systems. Structure and function of sensory organs are also included in the course. Should be taken with Anatomy and Physiology I Lab .
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BIO 153L - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, & OPS
A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in BIO 153 Anatomy and Physiology I. Included is the detailed study of cells, tissues, the structure and function of the skeleton, the muscles, and the nervous and endocrine systems of the human body using laboratory experience and demonstration.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): BIO 153
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BIO 163 - Anatomy and Physiology II
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A continuation of BIO 153 - Anatomy and Physiology I . Included is the study of structure and function of the circulatory (blood, heart, blood vessels, and circulation), lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Should be taken with BIO 163L - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab .
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): (Recommend: BIO 153 )
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BIO 163L - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in Anatomy and Physiology II . Included is the study of circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems using laboratory experience and demonstration.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): BIO 163
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BIO 173 - Medical Terminology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The analysis of the Greek and Latin components of medical and biological terms with the objective of developing skills in word recognition and word building.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BIO 200 - Topics in Biology
Units: 1-4
When Offered: As offered
This class deals with research projects and topics of current or historical interest which are not normally covered in other established courses. Content variable from year to year.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BIO 204 - Microbiology for Engineers
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall
This course covers the basic science of environmental microbiology using an integrated lecture and laboratory approach. Topics covered include basic microbiological concepts, classification of organisms, chemical composition of life (carbohydrates, nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids), the cell (Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, cell membrane, organelles), cell biology, types of pathogenic organisms, causes of microbial disease, energy and metabolism, Eubacteria, Fungi, algae, viruses, bacterial growth, microbial environments (earth, air, water, extreme), detection, enumeration, and identification.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): CHE 115 and 115L ,or 130
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BIO 205 - Human Microbiology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A study of microorganisms with special emphasis on bacteria and viruses in the human environment. Should be taken with Human Microbiology Lab .
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BIO 205L - Human Microbiology Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This laboratory experience is meant to demonstrate and reinforce topics covered in Human Microbiology . Students will gain hands-on experience in various microscopy, staining, and culture techniques that will be applied to the identification and classification of various microorganisms.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): BIO 205
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BIO 302 - Ecology with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
The study of the interrelations of plants and animals in relation to the environment. Field study and local ecology are emphasized.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): BIO 114 , 143 , or 146
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BIO 305 - Microbiology with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A general survey of microorganisms with an emphasis on bacteria. The study includes morphologic characteristics, growth, reproduction, metabolism, genetics and taxonomy of bacteria; a general survey of viruses, fungi, protozoans and algae; and microbiology of food, water, soil and industry. Mechanisms of pathogenesis and control of microorganisms of human relevance will also be introduced.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): BIO 146 or 153 . (Recommend: High school Chemistry or CHE 102 )
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BIO 313 - Genetics
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The principles of genetics including Mendelian, nature of genetic materials, chromosome mechanics, genetic recombination, and gene action. Emphasis will be placed on the transmission of genetic factors.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BIO 146
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BIO 316 - Comparative Anatomy with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: As offered
A comparative study of the functional anatomy of the vertebrates; laboratory dissection of representative vertebrates (spiny dogfish, mud puppy, cat).
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): BIO 148
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BIO 324 - Developmental Biology with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Descriptive and experimental study of the vertebrate embryonic development.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): BIO 146
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BIO 330 - Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An examination of the structure, ultrastructure, organization, and functions of cells, with emphasis on bioenergetics, membranes, organelles, genes and gene regulation, genetic control of cell division and differentiation, structure and function of biological macromolecules, particularly nucleic acids and proteins. Mechanisms of DNA replication and repair, transcription and translation will be studied, in addition to bacteriophage and eukaryotic virus biology, mobile genetic elements and genetic engineering.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): BIO 146 and 148 . (Recommend: CHE 125 and 125L )
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BIO 344 - Vertebrate Physiology with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
Principles of physiology and the function of vertebrate organ systems with emphasis on human.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): BIO 148, CHE 115, and CHE 115L
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BIO 353 - Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall
This courses is designed for students with a primary interest in careers in medicine, dentistry, and other allied healthcare professions, and graduate education in biological sciences and biochemistry. Included is the detailed study of histology and structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems, correlated by laboratory experience and demonstration. Lab will incorporate current selected relevant peer-reviewed scientific literature and problem-based learning to facilitate students’ introductory knowledge of common pathologies, diagnoses, and treatment, along with integration of virtual human cadaver (anatomage) and advanced physiology equipment.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): BIO 146 , 148, CHE 125 and 125L
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BIO 363 - Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
This course is a continuation of BIO 353 and includes the detailed study of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, immune and lymphatic systems, gastrointestinal system, urinary system, and reproductive systems, correlated with laboratory experience and demonstration. Lab will incorporate current selected relevant peer-reviewed scientific literature and problem-based learning to facilitate students’ introductory knowledge of common pathologies, diagnoses, and treatment, along with integration of virtual human cadaver (anatomage) and advanced physiology equipment.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): BIO 353
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BIO 380 - Biology Seminar
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course will introduce and reinforce the skills necessary to perform biological research including discussions of the scientific method, literature research, reading scientific journal articles, analyzing scientific data, reporting research findings in both written and visual formats, critiquing original research, and science ethics. It will also explore field work opportunities available for students. Each student will be required to present a research proposal and/or locate and prepare all necessary documents for entering an internship, field work, or research opportunity.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Biology major
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BIO 399 - Independent Study
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An opportunity for students who have demonstrated the ability to do independent work to pursue in depth a topic of particular interest.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BIO 400 - Invertebrate Zoology with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: As offered
Particular attention is given to taxonomy, morphologic adaptations, ecology, reproduction, and evolutionary relationships of invertebrates.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): BIO 146 or 148
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