Aviation Unmanned Aerial Systems Minor
The aviation unmanned aerial systems minor will teach and train students to effectively operate drones, which has become an in-demand skill in many industries — from film to medical to military.
The aviation unmanned aerial systems minor requires the completion of the following 25 units.
Lower Division Requirements
AVN110 Introduction to Aviation
A survey of the U.S. aviation industry, including the history of aviation, attributes of an aviation professional, career planning, certification, airports, airspace, air traffic control, and navigational aids. (3 units; Fall)
AVN110-B Murillo, Elisabeth S. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Health Science Campus L243 |
AVN110-A Murillo, Elisabeth S. |
09/05/2023 | F | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Health Science Campus M260 |
AVN110-B Murillo, Elisabeth S. |
01/08/2024 | - | Online |
AVN210 Aviation Meteorology
An in-depth study of aviation weather, including temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind and moisture, stability, turbulence, clouds, air masses, fronts, thunderstorms, and icing. A study of weather charts, weather reports, and forecasts. (3 units; Spring)
AVN210-C Miller, John O. |
03/04/2024 | - | Online | |
AVN210-B Murillo, Elisabeth S. |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Health Science Campus R291 |
AVN210-A Murillo, Elisabeth S. |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Health Science Campus R291 |
FLT116 Private Pilot Ground
An in-depth study of airframes and aircraft systems, aircraft instruments, safety, aerodynamics, stability, physiology, weather, airports, airspace, emergency operations, ground reference maneuvers, charts and publications, and the principles of pilotage, dead-reckoning, as well as radio and electronic methods of navigation as applied to cross-country flight planning to prepare the student for the FAA private pilot knowledge test. Additional lab fee. (5 units; Fall/Spring)
FLT116-A Goodman, Creighton A |
12/11/2023 | MW | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Health Science Campus M260 |
FLT116-B Goodman, Creighton A |
12/12/2023 | TTh | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Health Science Campus L243 |
FLT116-A Goodman, Creighton A |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Aviation Ctr Riv Airport C102 |
UAS115 Intro to Unmanned Aerial Systms
This course will provide students with insight into the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry through the introduction of UAS history, systems elements, regulatory system, COA (Certificate of Approval) process, operations, geospatial data, automation and autonomy, safety assessments, detect, sense and avoid, sensors and payloads, human factors, and the future of UAS. (3 units; Fall, odd years)
UAS115-A Marselus, John Edward |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Aviation Ctr Riv Airport 116 |
UAS215 Sm Unmanned Aerial Systms Flt Lb
Several stages of flight simulation and actual flight will include EP (external pilot) training, FPV (first person view), and programming the autopilot for autonomous flight. Additional lab fee. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: UAS 115. (1 unit; Spring, even years)
UAS215-B Marselus, John Edward |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Aviation Ctr Riv Airport 116 |
Upper Division Requirements
FLT326 Human Factors
A review of the psychological human factors that affect aviation, including individual and organizational factors, and technology-induced errors. Includes common human errors and detection and recovery skills. The chain of events leading up to an aircraft accident are examined in light of specific aircraft accidents. (3 units; Spring)
FLT326-A McKee, Michael J. |
01/08/2024 | MW | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Health Science Campus R291 |
UAS325 Med Unmanned Aerl Sys Oprtns I
The course will be a blend of academics and simulator sorties on a specific unmanned aerial system command and control system for medium size UAS and beyond line of site (BLOS) operations. The academics and simulator sorties will include preflight operations, normal command and control, recovery, and emergencies including lost link, lost communications, loss of power, and loss of battery power to mention a few of the aspects. The class will include simulators that allow the student to practice what they have learned in the academics throughout the course culminating in scenario-based training of several operational missions. Additional course fee. Prerequisite: UAS 215. (3 units; Fall, even years)
UAS425 Large Unmanned Aerl Sys Oprtns
The course is a blend of academics and simulator sorties on a specific unmanned aerial system command and control system for large size UAS and beyond line of site (BLOS) operations. (3 units; Spring, odd years)
Upper Division Elective Requirements
Complete six (6) units from the following:
COM308 Interpersonal Communications
This class examines the dynamics of the two-person communication process. Students will study the development of self-concept, self-disclosure, perception, listening, and feedback as they affect the communication process. Non-verbal communication, attitudes, beliefs, and values will also be explored. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)
COM308-A Boes, Cynthia D. |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | James Complex 245 |
COM308-A Boes, Cynthia D. |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | James Complex 189 |
COM308-A Boes, Cynthia D. |
09/03/2024 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | TBA |
GDM341 Video Fundamentals
This course explores the tools and implementations of Adobe Premiere Pro through assigned projects and exercises. Techniques will be explored and explained. Best practice work-flows will be taught. The goal of this course is for the student to have a working knowledge of the Adobe Premiere Pro editing software. (3 units; As offered)
UAS326 Med Unmanned Aerl Sys Oprtns II
The course will be a blend of academics, simulator sorties, and flight training/sorties on a specific unmanned aerial system command and control system for medium size UAS and beyond line of site (BLOS) operations. The academics, and simulator/flight sorties will include preflight operations, normal command and control, recovery, and emergencies including lost link, lost communications, loss of power, and loss of battery power to mention a few of the aspects. The class will include simulator and flight training that allow the student to practice what they have learned in the academics throughout the course culminating in scenario-based training of several operational missions. Additional course fee. Prerequisite: UAS 325. (3 units; Summer)
UAS400 Special Topics in UAS
Current topics in unmaned systems. May be repeated for a maximum of four (4) units with change in topic. (1 unit; As offered)
UAS415 Unmanned Aerial Sys Mission Pln
Students will learn how to operate any Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) platform that uses a Piccolo autopilot system. This course will prepare the student by going over crew positions, user interface of piccolo command center and viewpoint, normal and emergency operations, and mission planning. Additional course fee. Prerequisite: UAS 215. (3 units; Fall)