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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.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to safely employ unmanned aircraft systems, incorporating the aerial vehicle, mission payload, and flight operations.
  • Plan and employ unmanned aircraft systems to collect information requested by clients.
  • Operate unmanned aircraft systems within the national airspace system and comply with all current rules and regulations.
  • Analyze full motion video and interpret, at an advanced level, the images provided.
  • Prepare and present written and oral reports that include mission objective, methodology, outcomes, and recommendations to clients in an understandable and concise manner.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of en route air traffic control (ATC) facilities as they support the ATC system.
  • Apply knowledge of air traffic control (ATC) technology and terminology, career requirements, components, and the function of the National Airspace System and Terminal.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT 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