Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Operations - Associate of Applied Science (Major CODE - UAS)

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Operations Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students to safely and effectively operate unmanned aircraft systems for commercial uses in the national airspace system.

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3

ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 132Applied Mathematics*

3

or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116Computer Essentials*

3

CORE CURRICULUM 44 CREDITS

CIS 179Applied Technical Writing*

3

PFT 101Private Pilot Ground School*

5

PFT 111Solo Flight Preparation

3.5

PFT 112Cross-Country Navigation

1.5

PFT 113Private Pilot Certification

1

PFT 122Aviation Weather*

3

PFT 204Instrument Rating Ground School*

5

PFT 206Aircraft Systems*

3

PFT 214Instrument Rating Flight I

3.5

PFT 215Instrument Rating Flight II

1.5

UAS 101Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems

3

UAS 121Remote Sensing and Imagery

3

UAS 201Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot and Payload Operator*

8

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS