Remotely Piloted Vehicle Operations - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - RPV)
The Remotely Piloted Vehicle Operations Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students for a career in unmanned systems. It teaches them to operate these systems in air, ground, and marine environments. Emphasis is on decision-making skills and on safe operating techniques.
Degree Map
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics 3-4 credits
| MAT 132 | Applied Mathematics* | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
Liberal Arts 6 credits
Technology Literacy 3 credits
| CIS 116 | Computer Essentials* | 3 |
| OR | |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Information Systems** | 3 |
CORE CURRICULUM 43 CREDITS
| CIS 150 | Essentials of Networking* | 3 |
| CIS 179 | Applied Technical Writing* | 3 |
| UAS 101 | Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| UAS 103 | Simulations for Unmanned Systems* | 4 |
| UAS 121 | Remote Sensing and Imagery | 3 |
| UAS 132 | Multi-Rotor Flight* | 4 |
| UAS 200 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Ground School | 3 |
| UAS 210 | Crew Resource Management - UAS | 3 |
| UAS 212 | Maintenance and Repair for Operators* | 3 |
| UAS 220 | Unmanned Systems Safety | 3 |
| UAS 221 | Mapping Software* | 4 |
| UAS 230 | Fundamentals of UAS Instruction | 3 |
| UAS 232 | Fixed-Wing Flight* | 4 |
ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS