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This course provides an introduction to financial management problems encountered in aviation management. Topics covered include basic accounting, financial management principles, cash flow analysis, budgeting and financial statement analysis.

This course is designed to cover the principles of instruction, including the learning process, human behavior, effective communication, teaching methods, critique and evaluation. This course also assists students in preparing for the FAA Fundamentals of Instructing written exam. Meets requirements of 14 CFR 141

The course is designed to cover the principles of teaching, as well as the principles of flight instruction, including maneuvers. This course also assists students in preparing for the FAA Certificated Flight Instructor written exam. Meets requirements of 14 CFR 141

Students obtain the aeronautical skill and experience necessary to meet the requirements for a Certified Flight Instructor certificate with an airplane category rating and single-engine class rating. Students also obtain the instructional knowledge required to teach, including the ability to recognize, analyze, and correct of common student errors. The credit hours will post to the student's transcript upon completion of the FAA Certified Flight Instructor Airplane practical exam.

This course is designed to prepare the student to teach instrument flying. It also assists the student in preparing to take the FAA Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument written exam. Meets requirements of 14 CFR 141

Student obtain the aeronautical skill and experience necessary to teach the principles of attitude instrument flying, ATC procedures and IFR navigation. Students also obtain the instructional knowledge required to teach, including the ability to recognize, analyze, and correct common student errors. The credit hour will post to the student's transcript upon completion of the FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Exam.

This course provides study of unions, labor legislation, collective bargaining, contracts administration and conflict resolution in the aviation workplace.

Students learn about the duties of a flight dispatch officer. Topics include flight planning, aircraft loading and performance evaluation, airline flight dispatch operation, air traffic systems, flow control, scheduling, time management, aircraft weight and balance evaluations, and the Flight Dispatch Test for licensure. 195 contact hours. Meets requirements of 14 CFR 65

This course presents an analysis of selected contemporary issues, problems and trends facing various segments of the aviation industry (manufacturers, airlines, general aviation and government). Students apply previously learned principles to practical problems in the aviation industry.

A comprehensive study of airport operations and management, this course covers analysis of the role of the airport manager in the daily operation of an airport, finance and administration, public relations, social, political and environmental considerations; operations, safety; and facility maintenance.

This course explores the inner workings of the airline industry by unveiling the business practices of the captains of the industry - people of great nerve and daring, but also of questionable maturity, motive and judgment. The course serves as a primer on modern business practices and ethics and a history of one of the world's largest industries.

Multimodal transportation involves the use of two or more modes of transportation in moving a shipment from origin to destination, primarily through the use of a container. This multimodal service combines the advantages of each mode used. The growth of multimodal transportation has been aided by deregulation in the US and by growth in global business. Intermodal operations are the junctions where containers are transferred from one mode to another. Students will study the administrative and managerial aspects of these intermodal facilities.

This course provides the necessary instruction to thoroughly familiarize students with the theory of safe and practical multi-engine operation. Meets requirements of 14 CFR 141

Students obtain the aeronautical skill and experience necessary to meet the requirements for the addition of an airplane multi-engine land class rating to an existing pilot certificate. Students are introduced to multi-engine aerodynamics, operating procedures, systems, performance considerations and emergency procedures. The credit hour will post to the student's transcript upon completion of the FAA Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land Practical Exam.

This course provides a study of the general principles and procedures involved in an aircraft accident investigation. Students explore both FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) aircraft accident investigative techniques and how the NTSB determines probable cause.

This course provides the necessary instruction to prepare students to give multi-engine flight training. It also assists students in preparing for the FAA Flight Instructor-Multi-engine Flight Check. Meets requirements of 14 CFR 141

Students obtain the aeronautical skill and experience necessary to teach multi-engine aerodynamics, normal and emergency operating procedures, aircraft systems and performance considerations. The credit hour will post to the student's transcript upon completion of the FAA Flight Instructor Multi-Engine Practical Exam.

Students learn about Federal Aviation Regulations aircraft systems, the theory of flight, aerodynamics, meteorology with respect to engine operations, and weight and balance computations. This course also assists students in preparing for the FAA Airline Transport Pilot examination.

A basic introduction to the Saberliner 40/60, this course covers normal procedures, emergency procedures, caution/warning lights, aircraft systems and limitations, performance, and 15 hours of flight in the Saberliner Simulator. (lab fees apply)

This course is designed to familiarize the aviation student with the systems on a particular aircraft. The aircraft type may vary from semester to semester. Substituting this course for 47-409 and 47-421 requires permission from the chief of pilot training.

This is a capstone course for dispatcher certification. It includes a detailed review and practical applications of the skills required for Aircraft Dispatcher certification. Meets requirements of 14 CFR 65

State of the art cockpits employ high technology "glass" avionics to enhance the flight crew's situational awareness, reduce workload and greatly increase and maximize efficiency in terms of fuel savings and equipment longevity.  This course addresses the challenges and benefits of various new-age cockpits in the air carrier inventory with particular emphasis upon the CRJ-200 flight management system.  Coursework in this class will strengthen students' knowledge and competency in an aviation environment dominated by these highly advanced flight guidance concepts.

This course will survey current topics in Aviation security. Study will focus on selected policies, events and changes in regulations and legislation pertaining to security concerns and contingency measures.

This internship is designed to provide students with on-the-job experience in an appropriate aviation agency. Students are supervised by the agency, and their progress is monitored by the department. Three credit hours are earned at the satisfactory completion of all the requirements of the internship. The student must submit a report on the internship experience.

This internship is designed to provide students with on-the-job experience in an aviation/aerospace industry or a government agency. Students are supervised by the organization with which they are doing the internship and their progress is also monitored by the department. Students may earn a maximum of three hours of credit upon completion of the internship and submission of an intern paper or report.

This course is designed to meet the needs of aviation flight majors who want to study an advanced topic not found in regular courses.