Bachelor of Science in Professional Pilot

Composition

This is a process-based writing class that focuses on academic writing, reading, and critical thinking as expressed in expository and analytical writing assignments through 5 to 7 substantial essays over the course of the semester. Develops fluency, coherence, style, effectiveness, and literary analysis. Students must pass this course with a C- or better or demonstrate a comparable level of writing competence to fulfill general competency requirements and to proceed to ENG 123 - Intermediate Composition. Students may only earn credit for ENG 113 or ENG 113E - Composition Enriched with Lab. (3 units)

Intermediate Composition

Continued practice in writing and research strategies, with emphasis on critical thinking, information literacy, argument, analysis, and interpretation of multicultural and interdisciplinary readings. Includes the writing of a major research paper in addition to several shorter essays. Students may earn credit for either ENG 123 or ENG 123E - Intermediate Composition Enriched with Lab. Prerequisite: ENG 113 with a grade of C- or better or evidence of comparable level of writing competency. Note: Students must successfully complete this course with a grade of C- or better to fulfill general education requirements and to begin any literature course. (3 units)

Introduction to Aviation

A survey of the U.S. aviation industry, including the history of aviation, attributes of an aviation professional, career planning, certification, airports, airspace, air traffic control, and navigational aids. (3 units)

Aviation Meteorology

An in-depth study of aviation weather, including temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind and moisture, stability, turbulence, clouds, air masses, fronts, thunderstorms, and icing. A study of weather charts, weather reports, and forecasts. (3 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Fixed Base Operations

A study of the practical issues associated with managing, operating, and marketing a fixed base operation (FBO). (3 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Aviation Security

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. (3 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Business Aviation Management

An in-depth study of business aviation, including transportation needs analysis, aircraft acquisition methods, aviation department management, operations, maintenance, and safety. Additional course fee (TRAD only). (3 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Airline Management

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. Additional course fee (TRAD only). (3 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Aviation Finance and Consulting

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. Additional course fee. (3 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Aviation Research, Writing and Communication

A review of techniques necessary to complete a research project on an aviation topic, including data collection techniques, literature review procedures, data analysis, proper structure of reports, American Psychological Association (APA) formatting, and the manuscript submission process. (3 units)

Aviation Safety

An introduction to the safety regulations, requirements, and environment in the U.S., including an in-depth examination of Safety Management Systems (SMS). (3 units)

Leadership in Aviation

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. Prerequisite: AVN 110. (3 units)

Airline Prep

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Airplane Aerodynamics

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. (3 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Instrument Flight I

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Private Pilot Ground

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. Additional lab fee. (5 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Private Flight I

First of two flight training courses that lead to Airplane Single Engine Land Private Pilot certificate. This course culminates in the airplane solo. Pass/Fail. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair. (2 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Private Flight II

Second of two flight training courses that lead to Airplane Single Engine Land Private Pilot certificate. Pass/Fail. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: FLT 117. (2 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Instrument Pilot Ground

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. Additional exam fee. Prerequisites: FLT 116 and 117. (3 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Instrument Flight II

First of two flight training courses that lead to Airplane Single Engine Land Instrument Pilot rating. Pass/Fail. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: FLT 214. (2 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Commercial Pilot Ground

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. Additional exam fee. Prerequisites: FLT 119 and 214. (3 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Commercial Flight I

First of two flight training courses that lead to Airplane Single Engine Land Instrument Pilot rating. Pass/Fail. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: FLT 216. (4 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Commercial Flight II

Second of two flight training courses that lead to Airplane Single Engine Land Commercial Pilot certificate. Pass/Fail. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: FLT 312. (3 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Advanced and Commercial Airplane Pilot Ground

An in-depth study of aerodynamics, instruments, engines and systems of multi-engine aircraft. Prerequisites: FLT 311, 312, and permission of Department Chair. (3 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Commercial Multi Engine Flight

Flight training course that leads to Airplane Multi Engine Land Commercial Pilot certificate. Additional lab fee. Prerequisites: FLT 313 and permission of the Department Chair. (1 unit)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Flight Instructor Pilot Ground

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. Additional exam fee. Prerequisites: FLT 311 and permission of Department Chair. (3 units)

Courses will be available in a future semester.

Certified Flight Instructor Lab

Flight instruction leading to the Certified Flight Instroctor (CFI). Pass/Fail. Additional lab fee. Prerequisites: FLT 216 and 315. (3 unit)

Courses will be available in a future semester.