2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Courses are listed alpha-numerically. 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
EDS 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 5402 SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND DECISION-MAKING (3 credits).
Studies the theory of situational awareness and advanced decision-making and applies
them to the complex flight environment. Addresses individual, collaborative and
distributed awareness, and decision-making and available flight deck information.
(Requirement: Graduate program chair approval.)
AHF 5403 COGNITIVE ENGINEERING AND HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN
OF LIFE-CRITICAL SYSTEMS (3 credits). Explores major cognitive engineering
and human-centered design principles applicable to life-critical systems. Addresses
human-centered automation, human workload, cognitive modeling, situational
awareness, risk taking and flight management system design and evaluation.
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.)
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AHF 5991 SENSATION AND PERCEPTION (3 credits). The philosophical underpinnings
of scientific views of sensation and perception. Hypothesized psycho-
physiological 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 1006 MASTERING ELEARNING (1 credit). Helps students new to Florida
Tech and online learning to adjust to the university and acquire essential academic
survival skills (online classroom behavior, academic honesty, study skills,
etc.) that enhance academic integration into college. Requirement for all Florida
Tech University Online students. (Requirement: Must enrolled in Florida Tech
University Online.)
ASC 1051 CHEMISTRY REVIEW (1 credit). Increases proficiency in understanding
chemistry through one-on-one instruction.
ASC 2000 PEER LEADERSHIP (1 credit). Provides juniors and seniors the opportunity
to mentor first-year freshmen in ASC 1000 in academic success. Requires one
hour of lecture and one to two hours teaching/mentoring in ASC 1000 per week.
Covers the development of strong leadership skills. May be repeated for credit.
(Requirement: Junior standing and instructor approval.) Prerequisites: ASC 1000.
ASC 2001 PEER TUTORING PRACTICUM (1 credit). Provides students the
opportunity to earn credit for peer tutor training and peer tutoring under the direction
of the Academic Support Center. Incorporates research-based techniques
for tutoring based on criteria from a national tutoring organization. Awards ASC
tutor certification on successful completion. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
Prerequisites: COM 1101.
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 or AVT 1112.
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.