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2018-2019 University Catalog 
    
2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


The University Catalog lists all courses that pertain to the West Lafayette campus. In order to view courses that are available at a given time, and the details of such courses, please visit the myPurdue Schedule of Classes.

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Aviation Technology

  
  • AT 33800 - Airline Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is a detailed study of airline management principles and processes. Topics include airline, economics, organization, forecasting, marketing, alliances, pricing, scheduling, finance, fleet planning, labor relations and air freight. Business ethics pertaining to airlines are introduced. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 34001 - Aerospace Business Statistics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an introduction to business statistics with a specific focus on managerial decision making in the aerospace industry. The course will focus on aircraft leasing and value determination. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability models, estimation, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. Students use software to perform their own analyses. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 34100 - Aircraft Electrical And Electronic Systems


    Credit Hours: 4.00. Orientation and system description of primary DC power supply and distribution, starter, ignition, alternator, accessory, utility, and lighting circuits. Introduction to flight instruments, electrical load analysis, and weight and balance procedures. Operative procedures and specifications for avionics equipment are discussed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 34200 - Aircraft Communication And Navigation Systems


    Credit Hours: 4.00. A study of characteristics and operation of typical aircraft communication and navigation equipment. Emphasis is on installation and maintenance of avionics systems. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 34300 - Aircraft Pulse And Microwave Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of characteristics and operation of weather radar, distance measuring equipment, transponders, and encoding altimeters. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 34400 - Integrated Flight Control Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of flight control equipment and integrated systems. This course includes slaved gyro compass systems, horizontal situation indicators (HSI), flight director systems, autopilots, and radio altimeter equipment. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 34500 - Aviation Marketing


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is an introduction to the principles of marketing with emphasis on aviation-related industries. It demonstrates the practical and managerial applications of balancing an organization’s objectives and resources against needs and opportunities in the marketplace. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 34600 - Transport Category Aircraft Systems


    Credit Hours: 2.00. A study of the components and operation of systems found on current transport-category aircraft. Systems covered include fuel, environmental (air-conditioning, pressurization, and oxygen), fluid-power, flight control, fire protection, ice-control, warning, and auxiliary power. Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 34700 - Avionics Troubleshooting


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course presents the materials, techniques, and procedures to correctly troubleshoot the various communication and navigation systems found on modern aircraft. The main focus of the course is flightline troubleshooting techniques used to determine which avionics component or system within the aircraft is defective. Flight line repairs of these systems are addressed. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 34800 - Aircraft Power and Flight Management Systems


    Credit Hours: 4.00. Power system components are discussed with respect to generation, distribution, protection, and control of electrical power. Electrical load profiles are mapped for various phases of flight. Flight management systems are introduced along with their supporting subsystems. Autopilot/Flight Director, Inertial Reference, Air Data, Navigation sensors, and Display elements are included. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 35100 - Flight Instructor Flight


    Credit Hours: 2.00. Flight training in preparation for flight instructor certification. Instructional techniques are demonstrated and practiced by the student. Heavy emphasis is placed on student practice teaching of all maneuvers. FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Airplane Rating required. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 35200 - Flight Instructor Lectures


    Credit Hours: 4.00. The course teaches techniques of flight and ground instruction, analysis of maneuvers, aircraft performance, and federal aviation regulations applicable to flight instructors. Some practice teaching will be required. Preparation for the FAA written exam is included. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 35300 - Multi-Engine Flight


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course prepares the student for the FAA multi-engine rating. Dual flight instruction is conducted in a multi-engine aircraft. Individual ground instruction will be arranged. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 35400 - Turbine Flight Operations Lecture


    Credit Hours: 2.00. A study of corporate aircraft systems and operations and an orientation to operational procedures. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 35500 - Transport Aircraft Systems And Operations I


    Credit Hours: 4.00.  This is an introduction to transport aircraft limitations, systems, and systems operation. Topics include turbojet aircraft powerplants, flight instruments, electrical power, air-conditioning, pressurization, hydraulic, and flight control systems. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 35600 - Turbine Flight Operations Laboratory


    Credit Hours: 2.00. Provides students with flight experience/instruction in passenger-carrying operations using turbine-powered aircraft. Emphasis is on safe and efficient practices and techniques. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 35700 - High-Altitude Operation


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course is designed to acquaint and orient the student to the operation of, and effects on, light aircraft at high elevation airports during an intensive, two-week instructional session. In addition, the course is intended to familiarize the student with mountain flying techniques during cross-country flights. FAA Private Pilot Certificate required. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 35800 - History Of Flight


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed to trace the effort to achieve and sustain flight from early mythology to the present. Special emphasis is given to the evolution of the airplane. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 35900 - Airport Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is a study of the history and development of contemporary airport facilities. Areas of study will include FAA airport design requirements, master plans, and airport operations. Field trips may be required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 36201 - Aviation Operations


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces students to the principles of managing a complex aviation operation. Students will be assigned active roles in monitoring and reporting on aircraft flight and maintenance practices. Every student will be assigned a role as part of a small group whose responsibility is to gather appropriate information, develop reports, and conduct practical research tasks as assigned. Weekly and monthly group meetings will be conducted similar to those found in the airline industry with students playing an active role in these meetings. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 36300 - Fundamentals Of Powerplant Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Theory, design, operation, and overhaul of ignition and fuel metering systems are emphasized. The use of technical data, applications of operating principles, parts modifications, and airworthiness decisions are stressed. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 36302 - Fundamentals Of Powerplant Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers powerplant systems, including fuel metering devices, ignition systems, and propeller and propeller-related systems. Students learn to use the special tools required for these systems, and the processes for inspection, repair, and overhaul. Airworthiness evaluation and determination is stressed, as are testing and fault diagnosis procedures. The properties and operating characteristics of aircraft fuels are also covered. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 36500 - Instrument Flight Instructor Flight


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Flight and ground training in preparation for the Instrument Flight Instructor Flight Test is given. Instructional techniques are demonstrated and practiced by the student. Analysis of maneuvers and common student errors also included. FAA Flight Instructor Airplane Pilot Certificate and Flight Instructor Instrument written exam passed. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 36600 - Multi-Engine Flight Instructor Flight


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Flight and ground training in preparation for the Flight Instructor Multi-engine Flight Test is given. Instructional techniques are demonstrated and practiced by the student. Analysis of maneuvers and common student errors also included. FAA Flight Instructor Airplane, Instrument Airplane, Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multi-engine Land Rating, 15 hours pilot in-command in multi-engine airplanes. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 36700 - Light Sport Aircraft Glider Instructor


    Credit Hours: 2.00. This course provides flight and ground instruction in preparation for the Light Sport Aircraft Glider Instructor endorsement. Emphasis is placed on glider education, glider transition course development, and safe operation of the Light Sport Aircraft Glider category aircraft. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 36800 - Aerobatic Flight


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Course provides instruction in basic aerobatic maneuvers and recovery from unusual attitudes. Students must develop proficiency in the aircraft before beginning aerobatic training. Course also includes classroom discussion of relevant supporting material. FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Airplane Rating required. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 36900 - Air Traffic Control


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the principles of air traffic control, including tower and enroute separation. Navigation theory as it relates to the ATC system will be explained, as will the theory of operation of ATC radar and computer systems. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 37000 - Advanced Aircraft Powerplants


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course consists of the disassembly, visual inspection, cleaning, structural inspection, dimensional inspection, serviceability, reassembly, installation, testing, and preservation of reciprocating aircraft powerplants. Use of technical data, airworthiness evaluations, and laboratory records is stressed. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 37002 - Advanced Aircraft Powerplants


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the design, construction, operation, and overhaul practices of aircraft reciprocating and small gas-turbine engines. Airworthiness evaluation, fault-isolation techniques, and standard service and maintenance practices are emphasized. Dimensional and visual inspection and testing of engines following overhaul are stressed, as well. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 37100 - Powerplant Propulsion Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Theory, design, and operation of propellers and propeller systems are emphasized. Use of technical data, application of operating principles, parts modifications, and airworthiness evaluations are stressed. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 37200 - Aircraft Maintenance Practices


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An in-depth study of practices and procedures used to ensure that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy state. Aircraft publications and maintenance methodology are emphasized. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 37600 - Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology I


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Basic aircraft gas turbine engine theory, nomenclature, component design, turbine engine systems, operation, and fault isolation techniques are emphasized. Turbine engine maintenance, overhaul, operation, and inspection procedures are studied in detail. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 38000 - Helicopter Design, Inspection, And Maintenance


    Credit Hours: 4.00. The design, construction, and maintenance of type-certificated helicopters. Areas of study include rotary wing aerodynamics, structural components and materials, main and tail rotor systems, rotor blades, primary and secondary controls, and general inspection and maintenance practices. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 38100 - Aviation Security


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces the challenges and complexity of aviation security faced by aviation professionals across the industry. It traces the evolution of current security approaches and explores technologies and processes targeting threat mitigation and improved operational efficiency. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 38201 - Advanced Flight Instructor Lecture


    Credit Hours: 3.00.  A discussion of instructional techniques for flight and ground instruction with a focus on instrument and multi-engine flight. This course includes analysis of maneuvers, aircraft performance, and federal aviation regulations applicable to flight instructors. Some practice teaching will be required. Preparation for the FAA practical tests for instrument instructor and multi-engine instructor are included. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 38300 - Instrument And Multiengine Instructor Flight


    Credit Hours: 1.00.  This course prepares the student for the FAA Flight Instructor Instrument and Multiengine Instructor ratings. All flight instruction is conducted in a multi-engine aircraft. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 38400 - Transport Aircraft Systems And Operations II


    Credit Hours: 2.00. Turbojet transport aircraft anti-ice, autoflight, auxiliary power unit, fire protection, oxygen, and fuel systems are studied. Aircraft operations and systems discussed in AT 35500 are also reviewed. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 38500 - Design Support Analysis


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed to teach students interested in engineering design, design support, customer support, or aerospace manufacturing, the elements of product support and the analysis of design as related to the manufacturability, maintainability, and supportability of aerospace products. The students will be expected to complete a life cycle cost analysis and logistics plan for a design. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 38502 - Design Support Analysis


    Credit Hours: 2.00. This course covers the elements of product support and the analysis of design as related to the manufacturability, maintainability, and supportability of aerospace products. The students will be expected to complete a life-cycle cost analysis and logistics plan for a design. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 38800 - Large Aircraft Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces transport aircraft limitations, systems, and systems operation. Topics include turbojet aircraft powerplants, flight instruments, electrical power, air-conditioning, pressurization, hydraulic, and flight control systems. Emphasis is aircraft and systems manufacturer’s design and operational philosophies. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 39300 - Industrial Practice III


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Industrial practice and experience in participating industry. Requires written report of the experience. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 39400 - Industrial Practice IV


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Industrial practice and experience in participating industry. Requires written report of the experience. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 39500 - Turbine Aircraft Simulation Laboratory


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course is a laboratory flight experience in a turbine aircraft flight simulator, emphasizing normal and abnormal aircraft operations. Emphasis is on FAA-required flight procedures for pilot certification and safe operation of turbine-powered aircraft. Students seeking an FAA type rating must receive a grade of at least a B- in AT 35300. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 39600 - Turbine Aircraft Flight Laboratory


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course is a laboratory flight experience in a turbine-powered aircraft, emphasizing normal and abnormal aircraft operations. Emphasis is on FAA-required flight procedures for certification and safe operation of turbine-powered aircraft. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 40000 - Aviation Professional Issues


    Credit Hours: 1.00. A study of professional issues related to employment in the aviation industry. Topics discussed include attributes of an aviation professional, certification, and career planning. A review of the information and tools necessary for the student’s job search is included. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 40200 - Aircraft Airworthiness Assurance


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Practicum in performing aircraft maintenance and inspection to airworthiness standards for large aircraft, incorporating Quality and Safety Management Systems into maintenance operations, planning and executing maintenance on large aircraft and managing technical teams. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 40300 - Airman Certification Procedures


    Credit Hours: 1.00. A survey of the procedures for obtaining federal certification as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 40400 - Turbojet Copilot Operations


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Provides students who are selected to participate in the turbojet copilot program with classroom, simulator, and flight instruction in turbojet systems and operation. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 40500 - Turbojet Copilot Practicum I


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course provides students with copilot flight experience in a corporate-type turbojet aircraft. Student copilots gain experience in turbojet systems and operation, high-speed/high altitude ATC procedures, advanced navigation, and high-altitude meteorology. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 40800 - Advanced Aircraft Manufacturing Processes


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces students to NC and CAD/CAM applications. Laboratory projects include manual NC program, a CAD/CAM program, and a design/build/test/analysis of an aviation-oriented project working in teams with aeronautical engineering students. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 40900 - Unmanned Aerial Systems Capstone I


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A demonstration of the cumulative knowledge and skills learned in previous UAS courses. A specific application will be selected with a custom designed or modified autonomous aircraft that will be designed and constructed to be operated on a mission specific task. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 41001 - Aerospace Innovation


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to innovation in the context of the aerospace industry. Topics include disruptive technology, innovation and the business model, sources of innovative ideas, and creating innovation capabilities. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 41101 - Aerospace Internship II


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students will be placed in an external industry-sponsored position that exists either within the department or at a location specified by the sponsor. Students will function as interns as they develop and manage business and/or operational processes within these units. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 41200 - Aviation Finance


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course will focus on the financial knowledge needed to operate and evaluate aviation businesses. Content will cover the impact of financial decisions on operational outcomes that add/decrease value to an aviation company’s bottom line. Case studies will be utilized to demonstrate practical aspects of financial decisions as they relate to organizational performance and profitability. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 41600 - Airline Indoctrination


    Credit Hours: 2.00. This course provides the background knowledge required to serve as a crewmember operating a transport-category airplane. Topics include aircraft systems, airline operations, and FAR Part 121 regulations. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 41901 - Unmanned Aerial Systems Capstone II


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The conclusion and demonstration of the cumulative knowledge and skills learned in AT 40900. An application specific autonomous aircraft designed will be constructed and flown within mission specific specifications. Data gathered will be analyzed and documented. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 42001 - General Aviation Operations


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An overview of corporate and business operations that occur at general aviation fixed-base operations. Emphasis will be placed on financial and operational considerations as well as on regulatory requirements and constraints. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 42101 - Managerial Economics In Aviation


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course explores the process of making managerial decisions based on modern economic principles and concepts, and provides the student with a set of tools that can be used to make those decisions. Marginal analysis, forecasting, and cost analysis concepts are introduced, as are game-theoretic and probabilistic decision-making models. Bargaining strategies and linear programming tools are covered, as well. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 42201 - Aerospace Risk Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course focuses on students’ understanding of the financial expertise needed to analyze trading and hedging programs for application in reducing aerospace risk exposure. The studies include research into the development and use of operational indices and their possible relation to hedging with commodity and security instruments. Emphasis will be placed on trading methods, use of futures, options, derivatives, and swaps as hedging financial instruments in providing improved risk management. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 42700 - Transport Aircraft Maintenance Practices


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course provides the student with experience performing inspection and maintenance practices on transport category aircraft. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 43300 - Supervised Aviation Experience


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Supervised aviation experience directed toward providing orientation, background, and insight into flight or ground operations. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 43400 - Supervised Flight Instructional Experience


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Supervised internship experience as a flight instructor. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 43500 - Supervised Instructional Experience


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. This course provides students with experience as instructors in an aviation classroom or laboratory environment under the supervision of faculty. In addition to the supervisory skills gained, students will become knowledgeable in task planning and communication techniques. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 43700 - Airline Maintenance Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An orientation to basic business disciplines for the airline maintenance industry. Documentation development and control, work scheduling, and reliability analysis are stressed. Basic statistical reliability control techniques will be applied and the results analyzed. A 10-hour practicum involving aircraft maintenance activities is a required part of this course. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 43800 - Airline Operations


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students in this course study airline operations in depth. Topics include marketing, route analysis, aircraft selection, financial analysis, federal regulations, and scheduling. Currently industry problems are discussed as well. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 44000 - Turbojet Flight Engineer Procedures Laboratory I


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This is an introduction into normal, irregular, and emergency procedures in a transport aircraft, with emphasis on flight engineer duties. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 44100 - Turbojet Flight Engineer Procedures Laboratory II


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course reviews normal, irregular, and emergency procedures in preparation for the FAA turbojet flight engineer oral and practical examinations. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 44200 - Turbojet Flight Engine Procedures Laboratory III


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Turbojet Flight Engine Procedures Laboratory III. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 44500 - Aircraft Electronics


    Credit Hours: 4.00. A study of the computer-based electronic systems used to control both flight and engine parameters on modern aircraft. The course examines the various systems with an emphasis on how each component integrates into the electronic structure of the aircraft. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 44502 - Aircraft Electronics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the computer-based electronic systems used to control both flight and engine parameters on modern aircraft. The course examines the various systems with an emphasis on how each component integrates into the electronic structure of the aircraft. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 44700 - Advanced Aircraft Electronics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Line maintenance techniques for the various computer-based airframe and powerplant electronic systems are studied. The course emphasizes return-to-service repair of the system with troubleshooting techniques taught to a component level. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 44900 - Airline Transport Lectures


    Credit Hours: 2.00. Review of appropriate regulations and radio, navigational, meteorological, and operations principles and procedures applicable to airline transport piloting. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 45000 - Airline Transport Flight


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Course provides flight and academic preparation for the airline transport pilot certificate flight check. Applicant must have successfully completed the Airline Transport Pilot written examination meet federal aviation regulation requirements for the flight check. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 45100 - Airport Operations


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is an in-depth examination of airport operations for air carrier and general aviation airports, with a strong emphasis on practical problem solving of current operational issues facing local and area airports. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 45200 - Aviation Global Experience Seminar


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course prepares students for faculty-led study trips and similar international experiences for which direct course credit is not available. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 45300 - Aviation Global Experience


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 3.00. Supervised international study experience for AT students for which direct course credit not available. Specific objectives, requirements, and credit determined by the Aviation Technology department. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 45400 - Human Factors In Aviation


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students investigate the disciplines known as human factors and ergonomics and how they apply to various aviation career areas from a management perspective. Common industry models and error management strategies will be studied and evaluated. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 45500 - Introduction To Data Acquisition


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course explores fundamental concepts of data acquisition and provides the student with an understanding of the implementation of those concepts through theoretical development and practical application. Analog-to-digital conversion, electrical measurements, signal conditioning, and physical parameter measurements are introduced. The course culminates with a project that encapsulates the core concepts of data acquisition. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 45900 - Airport Manager Certification


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course prepares students for the certified manager exam offered by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). This certificate is the first step toward industry accreditation as an airport manager and director. Typically offered Spring.
  
  • AT 46200 - Occupational Certification And Licensure


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 15.00. Industrial, technical, and professional experience will be evaluated, and a maximum of 18 hours of credit may be granted. After evaluation and possible examination by the faculty, credit may be granted based upon the type and number of ratings and certifications held by the applicant. Credit may only be utilized to fulfill aviation technology selective and elective course requirements. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 46500 - Transport Aircraft Operations Lecture III


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Instrument flight techniques, trouble-shooting, emergency procedures, advanced maneuvers, and systems operations in transport aircraft in preparation for AT 46700. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 46600 - Transport Aircraft Operations Lecture IV


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This is a continuation of AT 46500, which emphasizes line-oriented flight training (LOFT) in aircraft equipped with electronic flight instrumentation systems, satellite navigation, and flight management systems. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 46700 - Transport Aircraft Operations Lab III


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This lab provides a practical application of instrument flight techniques in a flight training device or transport category flight simulator having electronic flight instrumentation systems, satellite navigation, and flight management systems. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 46800 - Transport Aircraft Operations Lab IV


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Unique flight scenarios emphasizing line-oriented flight training (LOFT) and crew operations in aircraft equipped with electronic flight instrumentation systems, satellite navigation, and flight management systems will be encountered. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 46900 - Airline Copilot Operations


    Credit Hours: 2.00. This is an intensive training experience emphasizing systems management and line-oriented flight training (LOFT) in a transport category flight simulator. Students may be required to pass an FAA checkride. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 47000 - Aircraft Powerplant Research And Technology


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 18.00. Aircraft powerplant research and test data analysis, including advanced engine operations, instrumentation, propulsion system design, and the design and analysis of computer data acquisition systems for aircraft powerplants are studied. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 47200 - Advanced Composite Technology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students will perform a variety of fabrication, testing, and repair tasks using specialized composite fibers, matrices, and core materials. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 47500 - Aviation Law


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the fundamental legal and aviation law principles as they apply to the various participants in the aviation industry. Special emphasis is placed on contemporary aviation law issues such as pilot, flight instructor, and mechanic liability; product liability; and aviation insurance. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 47600 - Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology II


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This is a study of turbofan engines and systems. Engine installation, testing, and operational procedures are stressed. Emphasis is placed on performance evaluation, data calculations, and predictions of operational properties. Turbofan design theory, operational efficiencies, and fault isolation are discussed. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 47700 - Aircraft Maintenance Practicum


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course provides the knowledge, information and experience required for aviation professionals to interact safely in a general aviation environment. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 47800 - Advanced Nondestructive Testing


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of advanced magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and eddy current testing, and evaluation theory and indication interpretation. Instruction in ultrasonic testing emphasizes the performance of ultrasonic testing techniques. Instruction in radiographic inspection requires students to make radiographic exposures, process film, and interpret radiographs. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 47900 - Control Tower Operator


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course includes a review of air traffic control procedures, federal aviation regulations, and aviation weather observation and reporting. It is designed to prepare students to pass the FAA Control Tower Operators Examination. Typically offered Spring.
  
  • AT 48100 - Aviation Safety Problems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides the opportunity for students to study problems associated with aviation safety. Particular attention will be given to the formulation of specific recommendations for improvements in aviation safety. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 48200 - Advanced Composite Tooling Technology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students will study the theory, design, fabrication, and testing of tooling for open and closed molding operations. Students will construct a tool by fabricating a master model, a master mold, and a laminated mold. The tooling process will include fabrication, mold testing, and mold repair. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 48500 - Corporate Operations Lecture I


    Credit Hours: 2.00. An examination of the evolution of, and justification for, corporate aviation. Discussion of issues related to personnel management, financial management, and equipment acquisition and operation within a corporate flight operation. High performance flight planning and navigation, hazardous materials handling, and security will also be discussed. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 48600 - Corporate Operations Lecture II


    Credit Hours: 2.00. A discussion of drug testing regulations and company procedures, operating manuals (company operations manual, MEL’s, performance charts, airport analysis); further discussion of the management of the corporate flight department. Typically offered Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 48700 - Transport Aircraft Simulation Laboratory


    Credit Hours: 2.00.  This is a laboratory course conducted in a turbine-type aircraft simulator. This course emphasizes normal instrument and aircraft procedures as well as aircraft systems and cockpit resource management. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
  
  • AT 48800 - Flight Testing


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course presents experimental methods for determining aircraft performance and flight qualities. Case studies utilizing either a flight training device or aircraft are assigned for data collection and analysis. Permission of department required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
  
  • AT 49000 - Aviation Project


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Independent study for junior and senior students who wish to pursue study and developmental work in special areas. Subject matter must be arranged with the instructor before enrolling in the course. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Spring Summer Fall.
  
  • AT 49300 - Industrial Practice V


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Industrial practice and experience in participating industry. Requires written report of the experience. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
 

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