2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology

AVM 5104 AVIATION ECONOMICS AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT
(3 credits). Focuses on the fiscal management of airports (financial management,
operating and capital budgeting, business relationships, capital funding sources
and mechanisms) and selected financial issues of airlines and others in the aviation
industry. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
AVM 5105 AVIATION PLANNING AND ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES
(3 credits). Teaches use of special software to evaluate compliance of airports with
FAA safety, efficiency and land-use compatibility guidelines. Includes noise compatibility,
imaginary surface design, airport and airway simulations and geographical
information systems. Prerequisites: AVM 4201 or AVM 5000.
AVM 5199 ADVANCED AVIATION MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP
(3 credits). Provides advanced management of, or research in, aviation-related operations
or enterprises with approved industrial or governmental organizations. Requires
a detailed written professional analysis of the experience. (Requirement: Program
chair approval.)
AVM 5501 CASE STUDIES AND SPECIAL TOPICS IN AVIATION
MANAGEMENT (1–3 credits). Studies in depth a specific case or topic in aviation
management. (Requirement: Program chair approval.)
AVM 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.)
AVM 5998 ADVANCED AVIATION RESEARCH PROJECT (3 credits). A
capstone course requiring individual research into an aviation-related topic, issue or
problem appropriate to the student’s area of concentration. Conducted under the
supervision of a graduate faculty member and culminates in a formal written and oral
report. (Requirement: Program chair approval.)
AVM 5999 THESIS (3–6 credits). Studies in depth a specific aviation issue.
Requires an oral presentation to faculty prior to formal defense of thesis. (Requirement:
Program chair approval.)
AVIATION SCIENCE
AVS 1101 AVIATION CHEMICAL SCIENCE (3 credits). Introduces the basic
principles of general chemistry to include elements, compounds, states of matter,
chemical bonds, the periodic table and applications to aviation.
AVS 1201 AVIATION METEOROLOGY (3 credits). Initial course in meteorology
for flight students and aviation professionals. Includes meteorological codes,
charts and aviation bulletins, and identification of potentially hazardous in-flight
weather conditions. Also addresses atmospheric circulation, stability, convection,
moisture, air masses and fronts.
AVS 2101 AVIATION PHYSICAL SCIENCE (3 credits). Introduces the basic
principles of physics directly applicable to aviation including properties of matter,
mechanics, vibration, wave motion, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism and optics.
Prerequisites: MTH 1000 or MTH 1001.
AVS 2102 AERODYNAMICS (3 credits). Presents basic aeronautical factors
affecting aircraft design and performance. Major topics include atmospheric properties,
lift, drag, thrust, aircraft performance, stability and control, high-speed aerodynamics,
operating strength limitations, and aerodynamics of specific flying problems.
Prerequisites: AVS 2101 or PHY 1001.
AVS 2222 AVIATION PHYSIOLOGY (3 credits). Introduces the effects of flight
on human functional capability. Explores hypoxia, hyperventilation, self-imposed
stress, disorientation and other physical consequences of flight.
AVS 3201 AVIATION METEOROLOGY 2 (3 credits). Advanced course in meteorology
for flight students and aviation professionals. Addresses hazardous weather
conditions associated with synoptic weather systems and basic prediction techniques
for flight planning. Also addresses seasonal weather patterns and associated hazardous
flying conditions. Prerequisites: AVS 1201 or OCN 2407.
AVS 4000 AVIATION PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY (1 credit). Allows the
student to experience the biophysical and biochemical reactions of the body to
loss of pressurization in flight. Students experience the personal effects of hypoxic
hypoxia and trapped gas expansions in a certified hypobaric chamber following FAA
approved flight profiles. (Requirement: Current FAA Airman Medical Certificate.)
Corequisites: AVS 2222 or AVS 5203.
AVS 4201 FLIGHT OBSERVATION LABORATORY (1 credit). Provides
nonflight students experience in the flight operations environment. Includes observation
of pre- and postflight briefings, participation as an observer on training flights
and related activities, emphasizing human factors and safety. (Requirement: Program
chair approval.)
AVS 5201 AVIATION METEOROLOGY THEORY AND PRACTICE (3 credits).
Covers selected aviation meteorology topics in depth including stability, causes
and manifestations of turbulence and mesoscale convective complexes. Also covers
wind shear and microbursts, and their impact on aviation. Prerequisites: AVS 1201 or
AVS 3201 or OCN 2407.
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AVS 5203 IMPACT OF AVIATION ON HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (3 credits).
Explores the biophysical and biochemical, blood gas chemistry, and neurological
and pulmonary reactions to flight. A special analysis of human reactions to many of
the extremes of flight. (Requirement: Instructor approval or prerequisite course.)
Prerequisites: AVS 2222.
AVS 5204 AVIATION SAFETY ANALYSIS (3 credits). Provides aviation and
selected non-aviation professionals with a strong background in aviation safety
analysis. The material and methods studied, including a variety of safety databases,
provide a foundation for safety management, safety program development, team
performance analysis and personnel resource management. Prerequisites: AVT 4301.
AVS 5205 AVIATION STATISTICS (3 credits). Explores a variety of quantitative
data analysis procedures applied to available aviation databases (NASDAC, ASRS,
BTS, NTSV) and other aviation-related problem sets. Emphasizes parametric and
nonparametric techniques. (Requirement: Graduate program chair approval.)
AVS 5206 AVIATION SECURITY (3 credits). Vigorously examines post-9/11
U.S. and global national security issues. Reviews selected aviation-related case studies
in terrorism and hijacking to help identify contemporary and emerging threats.
(Requirement: Instructor approval.)
AVS 5500 CASE STUDIES AND SPECIAL TOPICS IN AVIATION SCI-
ENCE (1–3 credits). Studies in depth a specific case or topic in aviation science.
(Requirement: Program chair approval.)
AVS 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.)
AVS 5999 THESIS (3–6 credits). Preparation and submission of a research thesis
on a selected topic in aviation science under the direction of the graduate faculty.
(Requirement: Program chair approval.)
AVIATION TECHNOLOGY
AVT 1001 AERONAUTICS 1 (3 credits). Provides basic aeronautics instruction
for all students. Prepares flight students for the FAA private pilot written examination.
Includes aircraft components, basic aerodynamics, airports, air traffic control,
airspace, regulations, performance, weight and balance, aeromedical factors, aviation
weather and air navigation. Corequisites: AVS 1201.
AVT 1002 AERONAUTICS 2 (3 credits). Provides advanced instruction for private
pilot candidates in visual flight rules, flight planning and navigation in a complex
airspace system. Also provides initial ground instruction in FAA commercial pilot
written examination topics such as advanced aerodynamics and advanced avionics,
including the global positioning system (GPS). Prerequisites: AVT 1001.
AVT 2001 AERONAUTICS 3 (3 credits). Prepares flight students for the FAA
instrument rating written examination. Includes flight instruments, attitude instrument
flying, navigation systems, regulations, air traffic control, airspace, aviation
weather, flight planning, and departure, en route, and approach charts and procedures.
Prerequisites: AVT 1002.
AVT 2002 AERONAUTICS 4 (3 credits). Provides continuing academic instruction
to prepare flight students for the FAA commercial pilot written examination.
Also includes technically advanced aircraft systems and multiengine ground instruction.
Prerequisites: AVT 1002, AVT 2001.
AVT 2201 NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM (3 credits). Studies intensively
the National Airspace System including its political, geographical and operational
structures. Covers ATC responsibilities, airfield operations and special-use airspace
management.
AVT 3101 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES (3 credits). Provides academic
training for a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate. Includes the principles of learning
and communication, instructional methods, techniques and media. Emphasizes
oral communication skills. Requires a score of 70 percent or higher on the FAA
course completion examination. Prerequisites: AVF 2002, AVT 2002.
AVT 3203 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL 1 (3 credits). Introduces Air Traffic
Control (ATC) and its use of NAVAIDS and airspace to effect positive separation and
control of IFR aircraft. Prerequisites: AVT 2001 or AVT 2201.
AVT 3501 SPECIAL TOPICS IN AVIATION TECHNOLOGY (3 credits).
Topics of special interest offered when student interest and staffing permit. Topics
announced prior to registration. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
(Requirement: Division director approval.)
AVT 4201 ADVANCED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (3 credits). Covers theory and
operating characteristics of modern transport aircraft systems, including engine, fuel,
electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, flight control, environmental and computer systems
and displays. (Requirement: Instructor approval or prerequisite course.) Prerequisites:
AVF 2002, AVT 2002.
AVT 4202 ADVANCED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS (3 credits). Provides an
understanding of advanced aircraft performance, systems integrations and crew
management. (Requirement: Instructor approval or prerequisite course.) Prerequisites:
AVF 4001.