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)

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; Fall)

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, and radio/electronic methods of navigation as applied to cross-country flight planning to prepare the student for the FAA private pilot knowledge test. (3 units; Summer)

Flight instruction leading to the aircraft solo. Current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate and Student Pilot Certificate required prior to registering. Thirty-five flight hours. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: FLT 116, Aviation Flight Major, and permission of the Department Chair of Aviation Science. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

The second of two courses providing flight training leading to the Private Pilot Certificate. Forty-five flight hours. Additional lab fee. Prerequisites: FLT117 and permission of the Department Chair. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

An in-depth study of aircraft instruments, preflight and aircraft systems, navigation, holding, approaches, emergencies, and weather reports and forecasts. Prepares student for the FAA instrument rating knowledge test. Prerequisites: FLT 116. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

Flight instruction leading to completion of instrument rating. Includes basic flight maneuvers, instrument failures, unusual attitude recovery, enroute, and holds. Additional lab fee. Prerequisites: FLT 116, 117, and permission of the Department Chair of Aviation Science. Pre- or Co- requisite: FLT 119. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

An in-depth study of aerodynamics, instruments, engines and systems of multi-engine aircraft. Combined with FLT 219, Multi-Engine Flight Lab, prepares students for the multi-engine rating. Prerequisites: FLT 119. (3 units; Fall)

An in-depth study of the modern avionics and navigation aids available to pilots, including NEXTGEN, ADS-B, and Garmin 500, 600, and G1000 units, and Aspen Evolution PFD1000. (3 units; Spring)

A calculus-based course including an introduction to derivatives and integrals, dimensional analysis, analytical geometry, trigonometry, vectors, experimental error and other topics to provide a mathematical foundation for natural science majors. Prerequisite: MAT 115, 135 or sufficient SAT, ACT or math placement exam scores and appropriate high school mathematics background. (4 units; Spring)

This is an introductory course in physics covering the areas of mechanics, waves, fluids, and thermodynamics. It is predominately an algebra-based course with a minor amount of calculus introduced from a historical basis. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. Prerequisites: MAT 145 with a minimum grade of B- or passing score on a math assessment exam. (4 units; Fall)

A review of techniques necessary to complete a research project on an aviation topic, including data collection techniques, literature review procedures, data analysis, proper structure of reports, American Psychological Association (APA) formatting, and the manuscript submission process. (3 units; Fall)

An in-depth study of various U.S. federal aviation regulations and legislation affecting the aviation industry, including 14 CFR Parts 1, 25, 61, 67, 91, 121, 139, 175, and NTSB Part 830. An examination of the international aviation environment, such as standards and recommended practices promulgated by the International Civil Aviation Organization. (3 units; Spring)

An in-depth study of aerodynamics, instruments, engines and systems, airports, air traffic control, and airspace, FARs, performance and weight and balance, aeromedical factors, aviation weather, navigation and flight operations. Prepares students for the FAA Commercial Pilot knowledge test. Prerequisite: FLT 119. (3 units; Fall)

Dual and solo flight and multiple cross-country flights to meet requirements for the Commercial Pilot Certificate. Also includes simulator multi-engine training for the initial commercial/instrument pilot rating. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair of Aviation Science. Pre- or Co-requisite: FLT 311. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

Students will learn to maneuver a complex single-engine aircraft to commercial standards. Students will be training in a local practice area to become proficient in handling the aircraft and complete remaining required cross country flights with their instructor. This lab will prepare the student for the Commercial single-engine practical test. Fifty flight hours. Additional lab fee. Prerequisites: FLT 216 and permission of the Department Chair. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

An in-depth study of aerodynamics, instruments, engines and systems of multi-engine aircraft. Multi-engine commercial add-on. Twenty flight hours. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: FLT 313 and permission of the Department Chair. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

An in-depth study of the practical application of flight training skills, including the principles of learning and communication, instructional methods, techniques, and media. Students will prepare a training syllabus and conduct ground lessons. Prepares students for the FAA Flight/Ground Instructor knowledge test. Prerequisites: FLT 218 and 219. (3 units; Spring)

Flight instruction leading to the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and the Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII). Forty-five flight hours. Additional lab fee. Prerequisites: FLT 314 and permission of the Department Chair. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

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)

An in-depth study of aircraft systems, including engine, fuel, electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, flight control, and computer systems and displays. (3 units; Fall)

An in-depth study of turbine systems and turbine aircraft performance. Prerequisites: FLT 328. (3 units; Spring)

An in-depth study of the complex multi-crew environment, including methods to enhance efficiency via a focus on interpersonal communication, leadership, and decision making. Designed to minimize accidents associated with human error. (3 units; Fall)

Introduces the students to the policies, procedures, work practices, operating practices, and expectations for pilots in the airline industry. (3 units; Fall)

Provides a senior culminating experience for aviation flight majors. Prerequisite: Senior Status.(3 units; Spring)

An introduction to the safety regulations, requirements, and environment in the U.S., including an in-depth examination of Safety Management Systems (SMS). (3 units; Spring)

An in-depth examination of security regulations, requirements, and environment in the U.S., including the role of the Department of Homeland Security in ensuring aviation security. (3 units; Fall)

An in-depth study of aerodynamics, instruments, airspace, regulations, performance, weight and balance, physiology, aviation weather, navigation and flight operations. Prepares students for the FAA Dispatch knowledge test. Prerequisites: AVN 210, 310 and FLT 119. (3 units; Spring)

In-depth study of cross country flight operations, including Lancer Airways Operational Specifications, advanced weather application and practical dispatch applications. Prerequisite: DSP 330. (3 units; Fall)

Senior-level application of practical dispatch knowledge and techniques. Prepares students for FAA Dispatch Practical Exam. Students must be age 21 to receive permission to enroll. Prerequisite: DSP 430 and permission of the Department Chair. (3 units; Spring)