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)