Aviation (AVIA)

AVIA 1004 Primary Ground Instruction
A fundamental study of the technical subject matter necessary to operate safely as a Private Pilot. Subject matter includes but is not limited to basic aerodynamics and aircraft performance, aviation regulations, cross- country flight planning, basic meteorology, aeromedical factors, and aeronautical decision-making.

AVIA 1013 UAS Ground Instruction
This course introduces the student to the entire unmanned aircraft system, ground operations, and the support systems needed to remotely pilot the vehicle. Autonomous vehicles will also be discussed. The course will develop the student’s knowledge and skills needed to manage and operate small remotely piloted aircraft and successfully pass the FAA Part 107 written exam The course will cover applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.

AVIA 1041 Private Flying
A basic flight course that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to exercise the privileges and responsibilities of a Private Pilot. Course content includes but is not limited to airport operations, takeoff and landings, navigation, and slow flight and stalls. Additionally, students will become proficient in night operations, emergency operations, and safety procedures. (Permission required)

AVIA 2061 General Aviation
Individualized, introductory flight course with subject matter to include, but is not limited to; Knowledge of Federal Regulations, aerodynamics, performance calculations, aircraft system operations, navigational techniques and aids, physiological and weather considerations. The level of knowledge will correspond with the students’ FAA issued pilot certificate. Instructor consent required. (Permission required)

AVIA 2083 Commercial Performance & Regulations
An intermediate study of the technical subject matter necessary to safely operate as a Commercial Pilot. Subject matter includes, but is not limited to, working knowledge of Federal Regulations to include: Parts 1,43,61,71,91,97,103,119,135,141,83 0;aerodynamics; performance calculations, and aircraft system operations for single-engine high performance complex airplanes. Instructor consent required. (Permission required)

AVIA 2113 Aviation Management
An introduction to the techniques of developing a public airport and the study of the major functions of airport management including creation of master planning documents, economic, and social impact, and environmental concerns or restrictions.

AVIA 2334 Physics of Aircraft Powerplants
This course is an introduction to the theory of maintenance and operation of turbine and piston aircraft engines, for pilots. The lab portion will include hands on experience in the operation, disassembly, inspection, overhaul and testing of both piston and turbine engines. In addition theory of aircraft propeller systems will be introduced.

AVIA 3003 Aviation Meteorology
A study of the atmosphere and factors affecting weather systems. Also includes pilot weather services, including weather reports, weather forecasts, and weather maps.

AVIA 3012 Air Traffic Control for Dispatchers
An overview of the Air Traffic Control system including the terminology and phraseology of the system, and the role aviation dispatchers play in assisting flight crew operations in the ATC system.

AVIA 3013 UAS Operations: Meteorology & ATC
A study of the atmosphere and factors affecting weather systems which can affect UAS operations. Also includes understanding and interpreting pilot weather services, including weather reports, weather forecasts, and weather maps. This course also includes an extensive overview of the Air Traffic Control system within which both manned and unmanned aircraft operate. Coordination with ATC and safe operations within the National Airspace system are emphasized.

AVIA 3023 Air Traffic Control
An extensive overview of the Air Traffic Control system within which both pilots and aviation managers will operate including the terminology of the system.

AVIA 3073 Safety, Human Factors, SMS &CRM for
UAS This class will provide students with a working knowledge of airport, aviation flight, and ground safety emphasizing the development and use of a Safety Management System (SMS). The course will also explain how crew coordination, crew resource management, command- response checklist procedure, and functioning as a crew advance safe UAS operations.

AVIA 3103 Research of Corporate Flight Department
The student will develop insights into the workings of the corporate flight department and how it interfaces with the rest of the corporation. Extensive on-site research and correspondence.

AVIA 3113 Aviation Legal Problems
To acquaint students pursuing aviation careers with the complex legal and regulatory responsibilities to be confronted, analyzed and resolved in a rapidly changing environment.

AVIA 3123 Commercial Operations
A continuation of AVIA 2083. A study of the technical subject matter necessary to safely operate as a Commercial Pilot. Subject matter includes, but is not limited to; working knowledge of navigational planning, including dead reckoning, pilotage and navigational aid operations; physiological and weather considerations; Federal Regulations, aerodynamics; performance calculations; and aircraft system operations. Instructor consent required.

AVIA 3133 Aviation Administration
This course exposes the career oriented student to administrative and regulatory requirements and skills necessary to function in industry as mid-level managers. Case studies will be reviewed and analyzed.

AVIA 3143 History of Aviation and Its Impact
Upon Society A study of the development of aviation throughout the world from ancient mythology through the space-age, including current developments, and their impact upon the world.

AVIA 3173 Aviation Safety
A basic mid-curriculum class which will provide students with a working knowledge of airport, aviation flight, and ground safety. This course will enhance leadership potential of current aviation students and provide knowledge in the areas of law, medicine, business, and societal issues dealing with aviation and airport safety.

AVIA 3183 Introduction Airport Planning & Design
Provides students with a foundational understanding of airport systems, airport planning and design practices, airfield geometry and safety standards, air traffic management, passenger-terminal design, capacity and levels of service. The course will rely upon a textbook as well as current FAA regulations, FAA Orders and FAA Advisory Circulars which govern airport planning and operations.

AVIA 3213 Corporate Internship
Designed to expose the student with workings of the corporate flight department and permit hands-on experience with flight planning, ground transportation, scheduling, catering, dispatching and other duties and responsibilities confronting the corporate pilot or mechanic. Time will be spent on site with various flight departments throughout the country.

AVIA 3223 Advanced Turbine Aircraft
Puts the student into the cockpit, either simulated or actual, placing added workload and decision-making situations in the path of success. Cockpit Resource Management concepts will be emphasized.

AVIA 3230 Advanced Aircraft Systems Lab
This corequisite lab course is taught using the Boeing 737 Max Fixed Base Procedures Trainer aircraft simulator and will include a minimum of 3 hours of simulation in one sim session with a lab partner and includes pre and post- session briefing with the simulation instructor. It is designed to familiarize the student with advanced aircraft systems of modern turbojet aircraft in the air transport category. There is a course lab fee associated with this course.

AVIA 3233 Advanced Aircraft Systems
This course is designed to familiarize the student with advanced aircraft systems of modern turbojet aircraft in the air transport category. Basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and jet engine powerplant systems are covered. Instruction is presented in the same manner as an airline ground-training program, which stresses the operational knowledge required of a pilot. The focus is on a Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Students will satisfactorily complete a minimum of one (1) simulator lab session during the associated lab component of this course. Academic Areas covered: Ground Training, Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance, Aircraft Systems Note: This course has a corequisite lab course (AVIA 3230) required to be taken at the same time. The lab is taught using the Boeing 737 Max Fixed Base Procedures Trainer aircraft simulator and will include 3 hours of simulation time plus pre and post-season briefing with the simulation instructor.

AVIA 3241 Flight Instructor Flying
A comprehensive flight course concentrating on the knowledge and skills required to operate safely as a Certified Flight Instructor. Includes performance and analysis of training procedures and maneuvers such as stalls from various configurations; spin entry and recovery techniques; preparations of lesson plans; evaluations of student flight performance; effective preflight and post- flight instruction; analysis and correction of common student pilot flight errors and flight instructor responsibilities. Instructor consent required.

AVIA 3253 Introduction to Dispatch & Flight Planning
(Dispatch I) A review of key elements from aviation courses as applied to transport category aircraft dispatch operations. Basic application of dispatch principles are explored.

AVIA 3264 Flight Instruction Techniques
The first part of this course is a study of the fundamentals of flight instruction involving educational prin ciples of the learning and teaching process, communication, teaching methods, critiquing, evaluating, and planning instructional activity. In the second part of the course, students will build lesson plans and present practice lessons using effective teaching techniques learned in the earlier part of the course. Key topics include blocks of learning, training syllabus development, and development of lesson plans. Instructor consent required as defined by FAA guidelines and the Aerospace Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manual.

AVIA 3284 Instrument Ground Instruction
A comprehensive study of the technical subject matter necessary to operate safely as an instrument-rated pilot within a complex airspace system. In addition to an analysis of departure, en route, and arrival procedures, including both precision and non-precision instrument approach procedures, students will gain insight into technical subjects such as advanced navigation methods, IFR emergency procedures, and aircraft systems related to IFR flight. Instructor consent required.

AVIA 3293 Aviation Transportation
A study of the air transportation industry with in-depth coverage of the organizational matrix, management responsibilities, functional characteristics, and business sustainability issues of international, major, national, and regional air carriers.

AVIA 3303 Introduction to GIS for UAS
An introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their application. Students will learn the history, background, and justification of GIS, and will learn different methods of data collection and analysis using GIS technology. Classes will consist of lectures and lab exercises that demonstrate mastery of basic GIS skills.

AVIA 3330 Adv Aerodynamics Lab
This corequisite lab course is taught using the Boeing 737 Max Fixed Base Procedures Trainer aircraft simulator and will include a minimum of 3 hours of simulation in one sim session with a lab partner and includes pre and post- session briefing with the simulation instructor. It is designed to practice the concepts of aerodynamic performance of transport category aircraft flying at high altitudes and high airspeeds. There is a course lab fee associated with this course.

AVIA 3334 Advanced Aerodynamics
This course is designed to prepare the student to understand and apply aerodynamics principles as they relate to advanced high-performance aircraft. This course concentrates on the aerodynamic subjects found on the ATP Knowledge Test. All aerodynamic aspects of transport category aircraft, flying at high altitudes and high airspeeds, are the focused learning objectives. Students will satisfactorily complete a minimum of one (1) simulator lab session during the associated lab component of this course. Academic Areas covered: Ground Training, Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance Note: This course has a corequisite lab (AVIA 3330) required to be taken at the same time. The lab is taught using the Boeing 737 Max Fixed Base Procedures Trainer aircraft simulator and will include 3 hours of simulation time plus pre and post-session briefing with the simulation instructor.

AVIA 3343 Legal Issues for UAS
This course will acquaint students pursuing careers in UAS with the complex legal and regulatory responsibilities to be confronted when operating UAS. The basics of the US legal system will be introduced, followed by civil and administrative law, FAA regulations and enforcement, civil liability, and insurance. Issues more specific to UAS, such as privacy concerns and evidence collection and preservation will be covered.

AVIA 3362 Instrument Flight Instructor Ground Inst
A comprehensive classroom study of the technical subject matter and teaching methods associated with preparing pilots for the knowledge portion of the instrument rating practical exam. Instructor consent required.

AVIA 3401 Instrument Flight Instructor Flying
A flight course that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to operate safely as Certified Flight Instructor with instrument privileges. The course’s focal point is an in-depth study of effective teaching methods associated with instrument flight training and the analysis and correction of common student errors. Instructor consent required.

AVIA 3451 Intro to Advanced Technology Aircraft
This course is designed to provide the professional pilot majors the necessary knowledge to transfer from legacy technology to current commercial cockpit design. This course will be an overview of advanced technology cockpit design and will incorporate the Garman G1000 cockpit display.

AVIA 3500 Integ Flght Mngt Tec & Com Lab
This corequisite lab course is taught using the Boeing 737 Max Fixed Base Procedures Trainer aircraft simulator and will include a minimum of 4 hours of simulation in one sim session with a lab partner and includes pre and post- session briefing with the simulation instructor. It is designed to practice commercial flight operations incorporating the Boeing 737 Flight Management Systems (FMS). There is a course lab fee associated with this course

AVIA 3503 Integrat Flight Mngt Tech & Commerce Op
This course is designed to provide professional pilot majors with an introduction and working knowledge of commercial flight operations incorporating the Boeing 737 Flight Management Systems. The focus is on the Boeing 737 Max. Students will satisfactorily complete a minimum of one (1) simulator lab session during the associated lab component of this course. It also provides an in-depth study of FAA 14 CFR parts 121 and 135 commercial operations. Academic Areas covered: Ground Training and Aircraft Performance, Aircraft Systems. Note: This course has a corequisite lab (AVIA 3500) required to be taken at the same time. The lab is taught using the Boeing 737 Max Fixed Base Procedures Trainer aircraft simulator and will include 4 hours of simulation time plus pre and post-session briefing with the simulation instructor.

AVIA 3511 Advanced Commercial Maneuvers Flight
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR 141 advanced flight course focusing on the knowledge and skills that are required to exercise the privileges and responsibilities of a Commercial Pilot. The FAA Commercial Certification consists of four (4) phases and this is considered Commercial phase 1. Content includes the introduction of Chandelles, Lazy Eights, Steep Spirals, Steep Turns, Pylon Eights and the increased proficiency of the aerial maneuvers learned during Private Pilot certification. This course ends with a stage check performed by one of the school stage check instructors. This course is Pass/Fail. (Permission of the Chief Flight Instructor is required)

AVIA 3513 Commercial Flight Operations
A study of commercial flight operations governed by 14 CFR 121 and 135, including regulations, economic issues, corporate culture, and international issues. Operations topics include flight operations, employment policies, domiciles. operations specifications, type of services provided, training, passenger considerations, decision-making, and communications.

AVIA 3521 Instrument Rating Flight
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR 141 advanced flight course focusing on the knowledge and skills that are required to exercise the privileges and responsibilities of an FAA Instrument rated Pilot. Content includes aircraft instrument navigation without outside visual reference, flying and navigating in the National Airspace System (NAS), reading, interpreting and executing instrument procedures while using instrument reference, reading and interpreting weather forecasts, execution of air traffic control directed holding patterns, and instrument flight emergencies. This course ends with an end of course check performed by the FAA authorized school examiner and results in the certification of the student as an instrument pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration. This course is Pass/Fail. (Permission of the Chief Flight Instructor is required)

AVIA 3531 Comm Exper Building Operations Flight
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR 141 advanced flight course focusing on the knowledge and skills that are required to exercise the privileges and responsibilities of a Commercial Pilot. The FAA Commercial Certification consists of 4 phases and this is considered Com phase 2. Content includes night and cross-country flights both solo and dual with a flight instructor. This course ends with a stage check performed by one of the school stage check instructors. This course is Pass/ Fail. (Permission of the Chief Flight Instructor is required)

AVIA 3541 Commercial TAA Operations Flight
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR 141 advanced flight course focusing on the knowledge and skills that are required to exercise the privileges and responsibilities of a Commercial Pilot. The FAA Commercial Certification consists of four (4) phases and this is considered Com Phase 3. Content includes flying the technically advanced Cirrus SR20, advanced cockpit operations, use of a sophisticated autopilot, meeting the instrument requirements of the commercial pilot certificate, and operation of a high-performance aircraft. This entire Com 3 course is flown dual with a flight instructor and includes ground instruction, simulation as well as aircraft time in the Cirrus. This course ends with a stage check performed by one of the school stage check instructors. This course is Pass/Fail. (Permission of the Chief Flight Instructor is required)

AVIA 3551 Comm FAA Certification Flight
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR 141 advanced flight course focusing on the knowledge and skills that are required to exercise the privileges and responsibilities of a Commercial Pilot. The FAA Commercial Certification consists of four (4) phases and this is considered Com Phase 4. Content includes the final preparation flights and ground instruction required to successfully pass the FAA certification End of Course (EOC) flight. This course includes solo and dual flight with a flight instructor and all the ground instruction required to prepare for the final end of course (EOC) check. This course ends with an end of course (EOC) check performed by the FAA authorized school examiner and results in the certification of the student as a Commercial pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration. This course is Pass/Fail. (Permission of the Chief Flight Instructor is required)

AVIA 4003 Data Collection, Mapping & Data Security
w/UAS This class builds on AVIA 3303 Introduction to GIS for UAS by using UAS-collected data to populate a GIS developed by the student and which will produce a usable product for an end user. Issues of maintaining the security of data while being collected, processed, and retained are also discussed as are the possible legal issues of evidence collection and preservation.

AVIA 4103 Emerging Drone & Sensor Technology
UAS vehicle technology is changing rapidly as are the laws regulating UAS operations. In addition, the various sensors carried by UAS are also rapidly evolving. This class explains the current state of the art in UAS vehicles, command and control capabilities, sensors, datalinks, and the legal framework within which they operate.

AVIA 4413 National and International Operations
Prepares students to conduct complex national and international trip planning. Must be taken in residence.

AVIA 4444 2nd Officer-Flight Engr Writ Test Cert I
Sixty (60) hours classroom instruction. Preparation for FAA Flight Engineer Basic written examination.

AVIA 4485 2nd Officer-Flight Engr Wri Test Cert II
One hundred seventy-five (175) hours classroom instruction. Preparation for FAA Flight Engineer Turbojet written examination.

AVIA 4524 Second Officer-Flight Certificate
Ten (10) hours of Boeing 727 loggable F.E. simulator time plus other considerations.

AVIA 4562 Multiengine Ground Instruction
Theory of multiengine airplane operation including the ground instruction necessary for preparation for the FAA multiengine rating. covers transition to multiengine aircraft, multiengine aircraft systems, operational considerations, and emergency procedures. Instructor consent required.

AVIA 4601 Multiengine Flying
An advanced flight course that focuses on the safe operation of high performance multiengine aircraft. A significant portion of this course will center on flight in a failed engine condition by introducing students to Vmc demonstrations and single engine flight in various drag configurations. Additionally, students will be exposed to procedures associated with engine failures during and immediately following takeoff, cruise flight, and during landings. (Permission required)

AVIA 4613 Aviation Management Internship
A supervised professional level work experience to expose the student to management practices in the aviation industry.

AVIA 4621 Multiengine Flight Instructor Ground Ins
Principles and methodology of teaching multiengine flight. Including the ground instruction required to prepare for the FAA Flight Instructor-Airplane Multiengine rating. Covers teaching methods for the transition to multiengine aircraft, multiengine aircraft systems, operational considerations, and emergency procedures. Instructor consent required.

AVIA 4631 Multiengine Flight Instructor Flying
A flight course intended to prepare the certified flight instructor for the additionally responsibilities of teaching in a multiengine aircraft. In addition to the effective performance and analysis of multiengine procedures, this course prepares students to anticipate and avert common training mishaps associated with the idiosyncrasies of multiengine flight training. Instructor consent required.

AVIA 4643 Physiology
A study of the physical and mental effects of flight as related to aircrew personnel performance and passenger comfort/behavior.

AVIA 4651 Advanced Crew Coordination
Flight instruction emphasizing crew coordination, crew resource management, command-response checklist procedure, and functioning as a flight crew in the corporate flight environment.

AVIA 4663 Contemporary Topics in Aviation
A detailed analysis of current issues facing management in various segments of the aviation industry. The social and economic impact that the aviation industry has on the U.S. and world economy is investigated in detail. Application of previously learned concepts are applied to real-world and time-sensitive case studies to develop a deeper understanding of current and forecast problems in aviation.

AVIA 4670 Crew Resource Mngt Lab
This corequisite lab course is taught using the Boeing 737 Max Fixed Base Procedures Trainer aircraft simulator and will include a minimum of 10 hours of simulation in three sim sessions with a lab partner and includes pre and post- session briefing with the simulation instructor. It is designed to practice effective Crew Resource Management (CRM) skills in a commercial two-pilot cockpit environment. This is a critical part of the program capstone and closely represents the airline industry Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) sessions that will allow the student to demonstrate the CRM skills of both a Captain and a First Officer. There is a course lab fee associated with this course.

AVIA 4674 Crew Resource Management
This course is designed to be a senior capstone achievement, which will require that the pilot student utilize all previous training and education to demonstrate good Crew Resource Management (CRM) skills in a commercial two-pilot cockpit environment. Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) will allow the student to demonstrate the CRM skills of both a Captain and a First Officer. Students will satisfactorily complete a minimum of three (3) LOFT missions during the associated lab component of this course. Students will research and analyze human performance related to various major accidents. Instructor consent required. Academic Areas covered: Ground Training, Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance, Aircraft Systems, Multi-Crew Operations, Flight Management System Operations, Communication, Leadership/Followership, and Threat and Error Management. Note: This course has a corequisite lab (

AVIA 4683 Dispatch Crew Resource Management
This course is designed to be a Senior Capstone achievement which will require the dispatch student to utilize all previous training and education to demonstrate good Crew Resource Management skills in dispatching and providing services to a commercial two-pilot cockpit. Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) will allow the student to demonstrate the CRM skills of an aircraft dispatcher.

AVIA 4703 Airline Transport Pilot Ground Instructn
Seventy-five (75) hours of classroom instruction. Preparation for FAA Airline Transport Pilot written examination. Petition required.

AVIA 4801 Airline Transport Pilot Flying
A minimum of 25 hours dual instruction. Preparation for FAA Airline Transport Pilot flight test.

AVIA 4902 Capstone: Practicum in UAS Applications
This practicum will require the student to identify a faculty member or UAS user in their discipline to mentor them as they develop a practical, hands-on project whereby the student uses an UAS to collect data and process that data into a usable product for a user. Areas of application can include: Emergency Services (police/fire/EMS); agriculture; wildlife management; news gathering; art/film production; et al.

AVIA 4970 Special Studies
Individualized project selected in consultation with professor.

AVIA 4980 Seminar
Small group study of topic announced by department.

AVIA 5103 Aerospace Safety Program Development
This course is designed to provide the essential elements critical to the development, identification, and implementation of an aerospace safety program. Critical measures are discussed and emphasized as integral elements of a comprehensive safety program with focus on identification and prevention of unique safety problems in aerospace. Interaction between national and state government, corporate, and local regulations will be examined in detail supplemented with pertinent case studies.

AVIA 5153 Aircraft Accident Investigation
This course is designed to examine the critical analysis of selected aircraft accidents and an evaluation of causal factors. Particular emphasis is placed in the study of human factors connected with flight and crew activities in aerospace operations. Interactions and cooperative agreements between international, national and state government, corporate, and local jurisdictions will be examined in detail supplemented with pertinent case studies. Field investigation techniques, laboratory techniques for accident reconstruction, analysis of cockpit voice recorders, flight data recorders, and air traffic control radar and voice tapes will be examined.

AVIA 5203 Legal and Ethical Issues in Aerospace
This course addresses legal questions in the field of aviation and ethical factors involved therein. Current issues will be used as the medium for study of the legal and moral concepts that influence developments in both national and international air law. U.S. government and ICAO publications, aviation case reports, air law journals and international aviation treaties will be used as legal support materials. Legal and ethical considerations directly challenging the aviation professional will be addressed through case studies.

AVIA 5213 Aerospace Economics and Fiscal Control
The major areas of emphasis of this course are the role of government, union and management relations, airline integration, centralized scheduling, flight and crew operations center structures, and crew management. The course will also examine the integration of all the areas of fiscal impact to include advertising, customer relations, maintenance coordination, compute code share, calculate air seat mile and the impact of the profit/loss.

AVIA 5223 Aerospace Hazard Control and Analysis
This course examines the modern aerospace work environment from a safety and health point of view. Hazard control of the various substances used in, on and around the airport property, as well as the substances used and carried on aircraft will be reviewed with respect to the proper handling, disposal and emergency procedures. A comprehensive review and understanding of EPA and OSHA policies and procedures is a fundamental tenet of this course.

AVIA 5233 Logistical Strategies in Aerospace
Administration This course is designed to acquaint the student with the modern requirements for application of Logistics as a Strategy for success in Aviation and Aerospace Administration. The course covers the various applications of Logistics in the Department of Defense and the Commercial Aviation sectors The course focuses on the various strategies for the successful support of Aviation and Aerospace operations in all phases of the logistic process from acquisition through distribution, sustainment, and disposition. Contemporary topics, such as workforce diversity, and the application of lean manufacturing to distribution, logistics, and supply chain management programs are included in the curriculum.

AVIA 5303 Management and Admininstration of
Aerospace Contracts The focus of this course is the comprehensive analysis of the procurement process and the various contractual relationships in the aerospace industry. This course also provides a detailed review of the laws and right governing the contractual process from design through product delivery and material maturity.

AVIA 5313 Aerospace Finance
A lecture, discussion and hands-on introduction to economic concepts involved in aviation economic decision analysis. Student application will include performing a Benefits-Cost-Analysis, which will develop techniques for defining and measuring relevant economic units for comparison. This course will introduce students to real-world cost modeling business applications using Microsoft Excel. Each student team member will also gain practical hands-on experience in financial decision- making as a member of the board for a simulated regional airline. Student teams will compete during the semester modifying regional airlines’ financial obligations and evaluating the results through interpolation of quarterly reports.

AVIA 5323 Airport Operations
This course addresses operational requirements, responsibilities, and management approaches relevant to major U.S. and international commercial service airports. Both FAA & ICAO standards and methods will be studied in detail for topics such as airport licensing, air side operations, and land side operations, operational safety, coordination of maintenance and construction, aviation security, and disaster preparedness.

AVIA 5333 Aerospace Marketing
This course focuses on the fundamental skills of aerospace marketing used by executives in complex, formal organizations. Wherever possible, special emphasis will be placed on the aviation industry. The various functions, aspects and characteristics of aerospace marketing will be reviewed in the context of today’s organizational environment and students will be asked to identify the skills that must be applied to planning a marketing strategy that solves the day-to-day challenges in a company or organization.

AVIA 5343 Implementing Logist: Acquisition &
Program Management This course is designed to give the student experience in the practical applications of the implementation of systems acquisition process. The course will cover the various policies and philosophies used by the Department of Defense(DoD) and commercial industry to provide for program management within each phase of the systems acquisition process. This course will utilize a team building concept and require that students participate in case study evaluations of various acquisition strategies.

AVIA 5423 Applications in Crew Resource
Management This course will focus on problems and solutions in decision-making and communication unique to aerospace operations. This course will examine methods to improve effective crew management utilizing the common concepts of Crew Resource Management (CRM) as developed by major air carriers and explore the theoretical basis of such training. Topics such as supervision of crewmembers, counseling, accountability and role management will be studied. Each student will assist in the development of a CRM program.

AVIA 5513 Quantitative Analysis of Aerospace Data
for Administrators This course will introduce the student to concepts, methods and an assortment of quantitative management tools available to the Aerospace Manager. This course emphasizes an applied approach providing a practical understanding of: project management, product design, project control, learning curve theory, critical path analysis and break-even analysis. This course will introduce students to real world statistical business applications using Microsoft Excel.

AVIA 5523 Research Methods in Aerospace
Concepts and methods of the scientific research process within the context of business and management. The course emphasizes an applied approach providing a thorough understanding of the nature and scope of business research. Student application will include developing and presenting a five chapter Graduate Research Study. Study format will include: Chapter One: Introduction; Chapter Two: Review of the Literature; Chapter Three: Procedures; Chapter Four: Findings and Chapter Five: Summary and Conclusion. This course will introduce students to real world statistical business applications using Microsoft Excel.

AVIA 5533 Communication in Aerospace
Management This course focuses on the fundamental skills of business communications used in complex, formal organizations. Wherever possible, special emphasis will be placed on the aviation industry. The various functions, aspects and characteristics of business communications will be reviewed in the context of today’s organizational environment and students will be asked to identify the skills that must be applied to planning a communications strategy that solves the day-to-day challenges in a company or organization. A wide array of teaching methods will be used, including textbook and outside readings, student presentations, instructor presentations, outside speakers, group discussion, case studies, and audio-visuals.

AVIA 5543 Systems Engineering Applications for
Logistics This course will cover the process in Logistics referred to as Systems Engineering (SE). The Systems Engineering processes covered in this course consist of a rigorous and interdisciplinary set of interactive activities that are designed to support the full life cycle of any product. Students will learn the principles and techniques that are involved in the SE processes that fully integrate cost, scheduling, and performance into the rationale and methodologies that support all necessary management decisions, often referred to a process inputs and outputs.

AVIA 5613 Ethics of Decision Making-Managing
Consequence Courses in ethics and ethical-centered decision making exist within most engineering, law, business and medical schools, but very little is done specifically to prepare the aerospace professional for their role in decision-making. This course seeks to create a high awareness on the part of aviation and space professionals with regard to their potential impact on these issues and give them skills to effectively deal with such critical problems.

AVIA 5940 Directed Readings in Aerospace I –
International Aviation Issues This course provides an opportunity to augment or develop specialized areas in the aerospace curricu lum as determined by the instructor. Students may elect to perform a special, directed analysis and or independent study in an area of particular int erest. A detailed proposal of the project must be developed and presented to the instructor for appr oval.

AVIA 5950 Graduate Internship in Aerospace
The graduate internship is aerospace course is an academic and professional activity that is coordinated by the university between aerospace related organizations and the student. An internship in aerospace provides the student with an opportunity to extend their academic endeavors through the applications of theories and philosophies studied in the classroom to specific activities.

AVIA 5960 Directed Readings in Aerospace II –
Contemporary Issues in Mngt Theory in Aerospace This course provides an opportunity to augment or develop specialized areas in the aerospace curricu lum as determined by the instructor. Students may elect to perform a special, directed analysis and or independent study in an area of particular int erest. A detailed proposal of the project must be developed and presented to the instructor for appr oval.

AVIA 5970 Directed Readings in Aerospace III
Supply Chain Management This course provides an opportunity to augment or develop specialized areas in the aerospace curricu lum as determined by the instructor. Students may elect to perform a special, directed analysis and or independent study in an area of particular interest. A detailed proposal of the project must be developed and presented to the instructor for approval.

AVIA 5980 Seminar in Aerospace Trends
The seminar in aerospace trends is designed to provide individual and group research projects into contemporary issues confronting aerospace administrators. The dynamics of this course require the students present their findings to a group of their peers in a formal academic environment.