Commercial Aviation (CAV) Course Descriptions
1142 Air Traffic Operations Laboratory (0-3). Laboratory experience designed to accompany Commercial Aviation 1342. Includes laboratory and simulator scenarios to reinforce air traffic operations.
1301 Introduction to Aviation (3-0). The development of aviation from early attempts to space travel, as well as an introduction to private flying fundamentals, including career opportunities in the aviation industry.
1342 Introduction to Air Traffic Operations (3-0). An introductory
course surveying many aspects of the knowledge needed to be
an air traffic professional, including the basic knowledge a pilot must have. Topics include the U.S. airspace system, FAA regulations, aviation weather, flight publications, radio navigation, flight safety, aircraft performance, weight and balance, cross-country planning and navigation, and basic flight physiology.
1351 Private Pilot Flying I (3-0). Dual and solo flight instruction designed to prepare the student for FAA Private Pilot certification. Special fee. Restricted to only one flight class per semester.
Corequisites: Commercial Aviation 1301, 1356, 1550.
Additional requirements: Valid Driver’s License, current medical certificate, aircraft renters insurance.
1352 Private Pilot Flying II (3-0). Dual and solo flight instruction designed as a continuation of Commercial Aviation 1351 to prepare the student for FM Private Pilot certification. Special fee. Restricted to only one flight class per semester.
Prerequisite: Commercial Aviation 1351.
Additional requirements: Valid Driver’s License, current medical certificate, aircraft renter’s insurance.
1356 Applied Meteorology (3-0). Basic weather theory and information services available, including how to interpret various reports and forecasts provided by the National Weather Service and the Federal Aviation Administration.
1370 Helicopter Private Pilot Ground (3-0). Principles of flight; the flight environment; aircraft systems and performance, basic and radio navigation; flight planning; physiology; federal aviation regulations. Designed to prepare the student for the FAA Private Pilot written examination.
Corequisites: Commercial Aviation 1351, 1356.
1371 Helicopter Private Pilot Flying (3-0). Dual and solo flight instruction designed to prepare the student for FM Private Pilot certification. Special fee. Restricted to only one flight class per semester.
Corequisites: Commercial Aviation 1301, 1356, 1370.
Additional Requirements: Valid Driver’s License, current FM medical certificate, aircraft renter’s insurance.
1550 Private Pilot Ground (5-0). Principles of flight; the flight environment; aircraft systems and performance, basic and radio navigation; flight planning; physiology; federal aviation regulations. Designed to prepare the student for the FAA Private Pilot written examination.
Corequisites: Commercial Aviation 1351, 1356.
2143 Control Tower Laboratory I (0-3). Laboratory experience designed to accompany Commercial Aviation 2343. Includes laboratory and simulator scenarios to reinforce tower operational knowledge and skills.
2144 Control Tower Laboratory II (0-3). Laboratory experience designed to accompany Commercial Aviation 2344. Includes laboratory and simulator scenarios to reinforce tower operational knowledge and skills.
2245 Computer Equipment and Message Entry (2-0). This course details the requirements of the automated process to coordinate
and separate air traffic. Topics include airspace utilization, flight plans, general control procedures, IFR clearances, and enroute separation standards.
Prerequisite: Commercial Aviation 1342.
2340 Aircraft Engine Operation (3-0). The study of aircraft engine types; their design, construction, and operation. Review of auxiliary engine systems as part of the aircraft power plant system.
Prerequisite: Commercial Aviation 1550.
2343 Basic Control Tower Operations (3-0). Covers topics necessary to become skilled in control tower operations. Coverage includes separation requirements, tower operational procedures, tower interaction with air traffic and non-air traffic agencies.
Prerequisite: Commercial Aviation 1342.
2344 Advanced Control Tower Operations (3-0). Covers advanced
and fundamental tower operations, including structure, procedures, theories of airspace and traffic management. A 3D tower simulator is used extensively to teach students needed skills in this course.
Prerequisite: Commercial Aviation 2343.
2350 Instrument Pilot Ground (3-0). Aircraft instruments. FAA regulations, ATC procedures, radio navigation, SIDS, STARS, communications phraseology, aircraft operations, and aircraft performance as applied to instrument flying and flight planning. Designed to help the student prepare for the FAA written examination.
Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate 3.
2353 Commercial/Instrument I (3-0). Aircraft instruments. FAA regulations, ATC procedures, radio navigation, SIDS, STARS, communications phraseology, aircraft operations, and aircraft performance as applied to instrument flying and flight planning. Designed to help the student prepare for the FAA written examination. Restricted to only one flight class per semester.
Corequisite: Commercial Aviation 2350.
Prerequisites: Commercial Aviation 1351.
Additional requirements: FAA issued Private Pilot Certificate, valid Driver’s License, current medical certificate, aircraft renters insurance.
2354 Commercial/Instrument II (3-0). Dual and solo flying to prepare the student for navigation and high performance aircraft phase checks. Solo practice and solo cross country. Special fee. Restricted to only one flight class per semester.
Prerequisite: Commercial Aviation 2350, 2353.
Additional requirements: Valid Driver’s License, current medical certificate, aircraft renters insurance.
2355 Commercial/Instrument III (3-0). Dual and solo flying to prepare the student for the instrument approach phase check and final phase check for the Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Certificate. Solo practice and solo cross country. Dual cross country. Special fee. Restricted to only one flight class per semester.
Prerequisites: Commercial Aviation 2354, 2362 or permission of department chair.
Additional requirements: Valid Driver’s License, current medical certificate, aircraft renters insurance.
2362 Commercial Pilot Ground (3-0). Procedures, operations, and regulations necessary to prepare the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane written examination.
Prerequisites: Commercial Aviation 2340 and a minimum of a Private Pilot Certificate.
2373 Helicopter Instrument I (3-0). Aircraft instruments. FAA regulations, ATC procedures, radio navigation, communications phraseology, aircraft operations, and aircraft performance as applied to instrument flying. Designed to help the student prepare for the FAA written examination. Restricted to only one flight class per semester. Special fee.
Corequisite: Commercial Aviation 2350.
Prerequisite: Commercial Aviation 1371.
Additional requirements: FAA issued Private Pilot Certificate, valid Driver’s License, current medical certificate, aircraft renter’s insurance.
2374 Helicopter Instrument II (3-0). Dual flying to prepare the student for the instrument approach phase check and final phase check for the Instrument Rating. Special fee. Restricted to only one flight class per semester.
Prerequisites: Commercial Aviation 2373, 2375 or permission of
department chair.
Additional requirements: Valid Driver’s License, current medical
certificate, aircraft renter’s insurance.
2375 Helicopter Commercial Pilot Ground (3-0). Procedures, operations, and regulations necessary to prepare the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot Helicopter written examination.
2376 Helicopter Commercial I (3-0). Dual and solo flying to prepare
the student for the Commercial Helicopter Certificate. Solo practice and solo cross country. Special fee. Restricted to only one flight class per semester.
Prerequisites: Commercial Aviation 2350, 2373.
Additional requirements: Valid Driver’s License, current medical
certificate, aircraft renter’s insurance.
3145 Radar Laboratory I (0-3). Laboratory experience designed to
accompany Commercial Aviation 3345. Designed to enhance the student’s radar knowledge and analytical skills needed to safely exercise the privileges and responsibilities of an air traffic control radar operator.
3146 Radar Laboratory II (0-3). Laboratory experience designed
to accompany Commercial Aviation 3346. Designed to enhance the student’s radar knowledge and analytical skills needed to safely exercise the privileges and responsibilities of an air traffic control radar operator.
3163 Multi-engine Flight (1-0). Dual flight instruction designed to prepare the student for the FAA Multi-engine Airplane Rating. Special fee.
Prerequisite: Instrument Rating Certificate.
3345 Basic Radar Operations (3-0). Provides students with the
knowledge of basic radar operations, separation requirements, and the procedures of air traffic terminal radar operations. Radar interactions with other air traffic and non-air traffic agencies is also covered in this course.
Prerequisite: Commercial Aviation 2344.
3346 Advanced Radar Operations (3-0). This course provides
students with advanced radar instruction and knowledge of separation requirements and procedures of air traffic terminal radar operations. Application of acquired controller skills utilizing radar simulation, which progress in difficulty are a major component of this course.
Prerequisite: Commercial Aviation 3345.
3348 Aircraft Accident Investigations (3-0). A detailed evaluation
of the methods and procedures involved in aircraft accident investigation including the organization, duties, and procedures of the Aircraft Accident Board.
3352 Multi-engine Ground (3-0). Procedures, operations, maneuvers, and dual flight designed to prepare the student for FAA Multi-engine Airplane Rating.
Prerequisite: Private Pilot license.
3357 Aerodynamics (3-0). A study of aircraft design and performance.
3371 Aviation Law (3-0). Overview of federal, state, and local government impact on the aviation sector, including trends in transportation policy.
3372 Human Factors in Aviation (3-0). Examination of the importance of interpersonal skills and human interaction in relation to safety and effectiveness in the aviation environment. Includes the concepts of processes, role issues, and practice in implementing these concepts.
3373 Principles of Transportation (3-0). Development and practice of rail, motor, air, water, and pipeline carriers and shippers, including the influence of economic principles, government regulations, and public policy.
3374 Federal Aviation Regulation (3-0). A survey of the administrative laws, administrative law procedures, and civil penalty assessments of the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. Includes the FARs, Advisory Circulars, the rule making process, violations, enforcement actions, seizures, expunction policy, appellate forum, and appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals.
3375 Aviation Safety (3-0). Trends in aviation safety practices with an emphasis on future safety enhancements.
3376 Advanced Helicopter Operations Ground (3-0). A discussion-
based course designed to prepare helicopter students for the unique challenges of specific industry segments in commercial operations. Study of each will include risk management, qualifications and skills, equipment used, and special regulatory and management procedures.
Prerequisites: Commercial Aviation 2350, Private Pilot’s Certificate.
3377 Helicopter Commercial II (3-0). Dual flight instruction and solo flying designed to prepare the student for the FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate. Restricted to only one flight class per semester. Special fee.
Prerequisite: Helicopter Instrument Rating Certificate.
3380 Air Transportation (3-0). Economic aspects of passenger and cargo air transportation, including practices, problems, and regulations. A writing enhanced course.
3381 Air Traffic Administration (3-0). The background and operation of the Federal Aviation Administration with emphasis on the air traffic control system.
4147 Non-Radar Laboratory (0-3). Laboratory experience designed
to accompany Commercial Aviation 4347. Scenarios emphasizes the non-radar enroute structure.
4148 Terminal Operations Laboratory (0-3). Laboratory experience
designed to accompany Commercial Aviation 4348. Emphasizes advanced tower and radar operations.
4149 Enroute Operations Laboratory (0-3). Laboratory experience
designed to accompany Commercial Aviation 4349. Emphasizes
scenarios on simulators related to advanced enroute controller operations in both the radar controller position (R side) and the radar associate position (RA side).
4175 Helicopter Instrument Flight Instructor Ground and Flight (1-0). Ground and flight instruction of aeronautical knowledge necessary to instruct instrument flight maneuvers and procedures. Designed to prepare the student for the FAA CFII written and practical examinations. Special fee.
Prerequisites: Commercial Aviation 4331, 4372.
Additional requirements: FAA issued Certified Flight Instructor Certificate, valid Driver’s License, current medical certificate, aircraft renter’s insurance.
4192 Instrument Flight Instructor Ground and Flight (1-0). Ground and flight instruction of aeronautical knowledge necessary to instruct instrument flight maneuvers and procedures. Designed to prepare the student for the FAA CFII written and practical examinations. Special fee.
Prerequisites: Commercial Aviation 4331, 4332.
Additional requirements: FAA issued Certified Flight Instructor Certificate, valid Driver’s License, current medical certificate, aircraft renters insurance.
4331 Flight Instructor Ground (3-0). Ground instruction on fundamentals of instruction and aeronautical knowledge necessary to act as an instructor. Designed to prepare students for the FAA CFI written and practical exam. This course is a component of the culminating experiences for the Flight Operations-Fixed Wing track. Instrument Rating Certificate and Commercial pilot license. Fulfills the capstone experience requirement.
4332 Certified Flight Instructor Flying (3-0). Dual and solo flight designed to prepare the student for the FAA flight instructor airplane check ride. Special fee. Restricted to only one flight class per semester.
Corequisite: Commercial Aviation 4331.
Prerequisites: Commercial Aviation 3163, 3352.
Additional requirements: Valid Driver’s License, current medical certificate, aircraft renters insurance.
4345 Crew Resource Management (3-0). Provides an in-depth
study of crew resource management including thorough coverage of crew communications, teamwork, leadership, “followership,” decision making, and situational awareness. Covers the knowledge needed to conduct a safe and efficient flight.
4347 Non-Radar Procedures (3-0). Emphasizes the comprehensive
knowledge of non-radar air traffic procedures, including airspace
utilization, flight plans, general control procedures, data display management, initial departure separation, IFR clearance to departing aircraft, communication requirements, and separation standards.
Prerequisite: Commercial Aviation 3346.
4348 Terminal Operations (3-0). This course is the capstone
course for terminal air traffic control operations. Covers advanced tower and radar operations and procedures combined, using advance air traffic techniques.
Prerequisite: Commercial Aviation 4347.
4349 Enroute Operations (3-0). This course is the capstone course
for enroute air traffic operations. Covers the enroute ATM system, publications, FAA regulations, separation standards, airspace utility, aircraft types and characteristics, fundamentals of navigation, pilot’s environment, flight assistance and emergencies, special operations, weather, communications, and teamwork.
Prerequisite: Commercial Aviation 4347.
4350 Aviation Management (3-0). Application of management and other business and economic techniques to the problems of aviation managers. A component of the culminating experience for the aviation administration track. Fulfills the capstone experience requirement.
4360 Airport Management (3-0). Airline, commuter, and general aviation operations, terminal utilization, support facilities, disaster plans, noise abatement plans, community relations, airport financing, legislation and legal environment. This course is a component of the culminating experience for the aviation administration track. Fulfills the capstone experience requirement.
4372 Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor Flying (3-0). Dual flight designed to prepare the student for the FM flight instructor helicopter check ride. Special fee. Restricted to only one flight class per semester.
Corequisite: Commercial Aviation 4331.
Additional requirements: Valid Driver’s License, current medical
certificate, aircraft renter’s insurance.
4387 Advanced Aircraft Systems (3-0). Introduction to aircraft systems commonly found in more complex airplanes. Includes turbojet
power plants, hydraulic, flight control, electrical pneumatic, environmental, and warning/emergency systems. Boeing 727 aircraft is used as a model for the course. This course is a component of the culminating experience for the Flight Operations-Fixed Wing track.