2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Courses are listed alphanumerically. The 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000
series are undergraduate courses. The 5000 series are graduate courses
that can also be taken by undergraduates with cumulative grade point
averages of 2.75 or higher, who have satisfied all listed prerequisites
and whose registration is approved by the department head or program
chair responsible for the course. The 6000 series courses are restricted
to graduate students only. Courses below 1000 are developmental in
nature, are not counted in GPA calculations and do not count toward
any Florida Tech degree.
Courses that may be taken in fulfillment of Undergraduate Core
Requirements are designated as follows: CL: computer literacy
requirement, COM: communication elective, HU: humanities elective,
Q: quality enhancement plan, SS: social science elective. These
designations follow the course descriptions. Other courses that satisfy
Undergraduate Core Requirements are identified by the course prefix:
any MTH course can be used toward meeting the mathematics requirement;
and any AVS, BIO, CHM or PHY course, or EDS 1031 or 1032,
toward meeting the physical/life sciences requirement.
AVIATION HUMAN FACTORS
AHF 3101 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN FACTORS (3 credits). Introduces
the field of engineering psychology (ergonomics) that examines the interaction of
humans and machines. Analyzes aircraft accidents and industrial safety concepts,
and the design of aircraft, computers and other products.
AHF 5101 HUMAN FACTORS IN MAN-MACHINE SYSTEMS (3 credits).
Introduces the range of human factors topics and the principles and knowledge that
underpin the aviation human factors specialist’s approach. Discusses employment
opportunities and gives insight into the systems approach methodology of the aviation
human factors specialist.
AHF 5201 HUMAN PERFORMANCE 1 (3 credits). Covers classical and
naturalistic decision-making. Studies human performance in complex systems, and
examines stress, anxiety, fatigue and organizational stress and error. Explores automation
and human performance in aviation. Prerequisites: AHF 5101.
AHF 5202 HUMAN PERFORMANCE 2 (3 credits). Examines information
processing models; learning and memory; mental models and schema theory; signaldetection
theory; human error; language and warnings; and knowledge elicitation for
expert system development. Prerequisites: AHF 5201.
AHF 5302 HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION (3 credits). Examines
human performance issues in the design of human-computer interfaces. Emphasizing
human performance research relevant to aviation computer and aviation
information systems. Structured around comparative readings in human-computer
interaction using multiple sources.
AHF 5899 FINAL SEMESTER THESIS (0–2 credits). Variable registration for
thesis completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements. (Requirements:
Accepted petition to graduate and approval by Office of Graduate Programs.)
AHF 5990 DIRECTED RESEARCH (3 credits). Students conduct independent
research or participate in ongoing research or other projects under faculty
supervision. Requires submission and approval by the division director of a written
proposal containing performance expectations and evaluation criteria. (Requirement:
Instructor approval.)
AHF 5991 SENSATION AND PERCEPTION (3 credits). The philosophical
underpinnings of scientific views of sensation and perception. Hypothesized psychophysiological
mechanisms of sensation. Covers the nature of human perceptual
processes, distortion and illusion with respect to real-world aviation human factors
considerations.
AHF 5999 THESIS RESEARCH (3–6 credits). Preparation and submission of a
research thesis on a selected topic in aviation human factors under the direction of
the graduate faculty. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER
ASC 1000 UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE (1 credit). Helps first-year students
adjust to the university and acquire essential academic survival skills (classroom
behavior, academic honesty, study skills, etc.) that enhance academic and social
integration into college.
ASC 1005 STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS AT FLORIDA TECH (1 credit).
Helps first-time freshmen recover and improve academically during their second
semester, particularly those who are on academic probation because of poor first
semester performance.
ASC 1051 CHEMISTRY REVIEW (1 credit). Increases proficiency in understanding
chemistry through one-on-one instruction.
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AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
See Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (MAE)
AVIATION FLIGHT
AVF 1000 PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE (2 credits). Provides all required
flight instruction to prepare the student for the FAA private pilot practical test. FAA
private pilot certificate awarded on successful completion of the private pilot written
examination, all prerequisites and corequisites, and this course. Noncredit for College
of Aeronautics flight majors. (Requirement: Student pilot certificate, class III or
higher medical certificate.) Corequisites: AVT 1001.
AVF 1001 FLIGHT 1 (2 credits). Provides initial flight instruction for private pilot
candidates through the first solo cross-country flight. (Requirements: FAA student
pilot certificate, class III or higher medical certificate.) Corequisites: AVS 1201,
AVT 1001.
AVF 1002 FLIGHT 2 (2 credits). Provides continuing flight instruction to prepare
students for the FAA private pilot practical test. FAA private pilot certificate awarded
on successful completion of the FAA private pilot written examination, all prerequisites
and corequisites, and stage one of this course. Includes cross-country flight
training for added experience. (Requirement: FAA Private Pilot Certificate, Class II
or higher medical certificate.) Prerequisites: AVF 1001. Corequisites: AVT 1002.
AVF 1003 COMMERCIAL PILOT STAGE ONE (2 credits). Provides extended
cross-country flight training to students holding a private pilot certificate. Increases
total flight experience in preparation for advanced certificates and ratings. (Requirement:
FAA private pilot certificate, class II or higher medical certificate and program
chair approval.) Corequisites: AVT 1002.
AVF 2001 FLIGHT 3 (2 credits). Provides instrument flight instruction in aircraft
and flight training devices to prepare the student for the FAA instrument rating
practical test. FAA instrument rating awarded on successful completion of the FAA
instrument rating written examination, all prerequisites and corequisites, and this
course. (Requirement: FAA Private Pilot Certificate, Class II or higher medical
certificate.) Prerequisites: AVF 1002. Corequisites: AVT 2001.
AVF 2002 FLIGHT 4 (2 credits). Provides advanced flight instruction in primary
and complex aircraft to prepare students for the FAA commercial pilot practical
test. FAA commercial pilot certificate awarded on successful completion of the FAA
commercial pilot written examination, all prerequisites and corequisites, and this
course. (Requirement: FAA Private Pilot Certificate with instrument rating, Class II
or higher medical certificate.) Prerequisites: AVF 2001. Corequisites: AVT 2002.
AVF 2006 INSTRUMENT PILOT (2 credits). Aircraft and simulator (flight
training device) instrument flight procedures in preparation for the FAA instrument
rating. Taken in lieu of portions of AVF 1002 and AVF 2001 for those students with
previous flight experience. (Requirement: FAA Private Pilot Certificate, 50 flight
hours of PIC cross-country experience.)
AVF 3001 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR-AIRPLANE (2 credits). Training for commercial
and instrument-rated pilots to qualify for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor
Certificate. Upon successful completion of this course and the required FAA
knowledge tests, the student is awarded the Certificate. (Requirement: FAA Commercial
Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating, prerequisite course and instructor
approval.) Prerequisites: AVT 3101.
AVF 3002 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR-INSTRUMENT (2 credits). Prepares certified
flight instructors to become instrument flight instructors. Ground instruction
and flight in the instructor’s seat develops skills in analyzing student procedures and
maneuvers in all instrument flight procedures. Students must pass the FAA knowledge
test and flight test. (Requirement: FAA Flight Instructor-Airplane Certificate.)
AVF 3003 STUDENT TEACHING FOR FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS (2 credits).
Practical application of flight training skills. Students plan and conduct flight
training under the supervision of a senior instructor. Includes the use of audiovisual
aids, flight training devices and aircraft. (Requirement: Associate degree, FAA Flight
Instructor Certificate and program chair approval.)
AVF 3004 COMPLEX INSTRUMENT FLIGHT TRAINING (2 credits).
Training in complex instrument aircraft using a combination of dual flight and pilotin-command
instrument cross-country flights. Experience in instrument flight and
operations into busy air terminals. Reviews basic instrument flying, air-traffic control
procedures and instrument approaches. (Requirement: FAA Instrument Rating.)
AVF 3005 TECHNICALLY ADVANCED INSTRUMENT FLIGHT
TRAINING (2 credits). Provides ground and flight training for IFR operations in
a technically advanced aircraft. The technically advanced aircraft includes primary
flight display, multifunction display and GPS navigation system. (Requirement: FAA
Instrument Rating.)
AVF 3006 HIGH PERFORMANCE AIRPLANE TRANSITION TRAINING
(1 credit). Provides ground and flight training to qualify pilots for a high-performance
aircraft logbook endorsement. (Requirement: FAA private pilot certificate.)
AVF 3008 AEROBATIC FLIGHT (1 credit). Provides ground and flight training
in basic acrobatic flight maneuvers, recovery from unusual flight attitudes and
familiarity with conventional landing-gear aircraft. (Requirement: FAA Private Pilot
Certificate and 100 flight hours or program chair approval.)