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
Mathematics 3-4 credits
| MAT 132 | Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
Liberal Arts 6 credits
Technology Literacy 3 credits
CORE CURRICULUM 44 CREDITS
| CIS 179 | Applied Technical Writing | 3 |
| PFT 101 | Private Pilot Ground School | 5 |
| PFT 111 | Solo Flight Preparation | 3.5 |
| PFT 112 | Cross-Country Navigation | 1.5 |
| PFT 113 | Private Pilot Certification | 1 |
| PFT 122 | Aviation Weather | 3 |
| PFT 204 | Instrument Rating Ground School | 5 |
| PFT 206 | Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| PFT 214 | Instrument Rating Flight I | 3.5 |
| PFT 215 | Instrument Rating Flight II | 1.5 |
| UAS 101 | Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| UAS 121 | Remote Sensing and Imagery | 3 |
| UAS 201 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot and Payload Operator | 8 |
ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS