Avionics / Bachelor of Science
Total Credit Hours: 156
Major Credit Hours: 84+
The Department of Aviation and Transportation Studies Avionics specialization program is offered in cooperation with several Chicago metropolitan area community colleges. This program is accessible through any community college that has an associate’s degree program in electronics. Students interested in this program can begin their coursework at a community college and complete their studies at Lewis. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will have an associate’s degree in electronics from a cooperating community college, a minimum of 128 semester hours, a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Management with Specialization in Avionics from Lewis University, and the following certificates:
Please note: Credit hours will vary depending on community college requirements.
For information that pertains to all Aviation students, see Aviation Majors.
Degree Requirements
I. Core Courses (75)
| 46-102 | Introduction to Aviation | 1 |
| 46-106 | Aviation Fundamentals | 4 |
| 46-110 | Aircraft Structures I | 4 |
| 46-120 | Aircraft Electricity I | 4 |
| 46-130 | Introduction to A/C Structures and Engine NDT NDE | 3 |
| 46-135 | Drafting and Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| 46-200 | Aircraft Instruments | 4 |
| 46-201 | Aviation Physics I | 4 |
| 46-202 | Aviation Physics II | 3 |
| 46-210 | Aircraft Structures II | 4 |
| 46-220 | Aircraft Electricity II | 4 |
| 46-251 | Avionics I | 2 |
| 46-310 | Aircraft Reciprocating Engines | 4 |
| 46-320 | Aircraft Systems | 4 |
| 46-330 | Aircraft Engine Accessories | 4 |
| 46-351 | Avionics II | 2 |
| 46-410 | Gas Turbine Powerplants | 4 |
| 46-420 | Aircraft Propellers | 4 |
| 46-430 | Aircraft Inspection and Engine Testing | 4 |
| 06-111 | College Writing 1 | 3 |
| 06-300 | Introduction to Professional Writing | 3 |
| 13-119 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
(46-135, 46-120, 06-111 may either transfer to the community college or be transferred from the community college. Proficiency exams may be required.)
II. Electronics Courses (approximately 39 credits from a community college)
III. General Education Courses (33)
The following General Education requirements are listed and satisfied under the core curriculum:
• The writing 1 requirement is met by 06-111 College Writing 1.
• The mathematics requirement is met by 13-119 Intermediate Algebra.
• The two science requirements are met by 46-201/46-202 Aviation Physics I and II.
• The college experience requirement is met by 46-102 or 47-102 Introduction to Aviation.
• The advanced writing requirement is met by 06-300 Writing for the Professions.
For additional required General Education coursework, see the General Information section for transfer students in this catalog.
IV. Management Courses (9)
| 61-200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| 61-360 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| 61-380 | Supervisory Management | 3 |