2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

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 1102 INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION CHEMICAL SCIENCE (1 credit).
Introduces chemistry fundamentals as applied to aviation activities and aeronautical
studies. Includes discussion of corrosion, batteries, fuels, lubricants, deicing
chemicals, oxygen generation, aircraft coatings and the environmental footprint
of aviation activities.
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 1202 INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION PHYSIOLOGY (1 credit). Introduces
the effects of flight on human functional capability. Explores hypoxia, hyperventilation,
self-imposed stress, disorientation and other physical consequences of flight.
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 2402 INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(3 credits). Introduces basic principles of environmental science directly applicable
to the aviation industry. Includes air and water quality, contaminants of concern,
properties of contaminants and air quality measurements at airports. (Requirement:
Sophomore standing or above.)
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.)
Prerequisites: AVS 1202. Corequisites: AVS 1202 or 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 4202 UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (3 credits). Introduces the applications
and technologies of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Includes the challenges
of UAS integration into controlled airspace, crew qualifications and training, and
safety. (Requirement: Senior standing.) Prerequisites: AVT 2001 or AVT 2201.
AVS 4304 AVIATION SECURITY (3 credits). Presents civil aviation security
measures required of all airports and airlines engaged in international civil aviation
operations. Includes international and U.S. regulatory requirements, current
security issues, threat analysis and technological developments. Introduces maritime,
trucking, rail and mass transit security. (Requirement: Junior standing in
the College of Aeronautics.)
AVS 4402 AVIATION SUSTAINABILITY (3 credits). Focuses on developing a sustainable
aviation infrastructure. Discusses the principles of sustainability in aviation,
monitoring and analyzing the airfield transport system, alternative fuels and
biotechnology in aviation. (Requirement: Senior standing.) Prerequisites: AVT 1001.
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.
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 5207 AVIATION SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (3 credits). Provides
in-depth study of aviation safety management systems (SMS). Includes quality
management principles, process-based safety risk management and safety assurance
and proactive safety culture. Also covers predictive safety management tools
and methods including SMS implementation strategies. (Requirements: Senior
standing and prerequisite course or instructor approval.) Prerequisites: AVT 4301.
AVS 5208 ADVANCED AVIATION SAFETY RESEARCH (3 credits). Requires
advanced aviation safety research under the supervision of a graduate faculty
member, based on knowledge and skills acquired in earlier coursework. Culminates
in formal written and oral reports appropriate to the student’s area of concentration.
Represents the capstone course for the program. Prerequisites: AVS 5207.
AVS 5500 CASE STUDIES AND SPECIAL TOPICS IN AVIATION
SCIENCE (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.)
AVS 6000 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGNS IN AVIATION
RESEARCH (3 credits). Introduces experimental, correlational, causal-comparative
and survey research methodologies and designs. Includes corresponding statistical
procedures. Emphasizes preparation of an APA-compliant quantitative research
proposal related to the aviation field.
AVS 6010 QUALITATIVE AND MIXED METHODS DESIGNS IN AVIATION
RESEARCH (3 credits). Introduces qualitative research methods and mixed
methods research designs. Covers sampling and data gathering strategies, interviewing
techniques, data analysis methods, and rigor and ethical issues associated
with qualitative research. Emphasizes preparation of an APA-compliant qualitative
research proposal related to the aviation field. Prerequisites: AVS 6000.
AVS 6100 APPLIED MULTIPLE REGRESSION AND CORRELATION
ANALYSIS FOR AVIATION RESEARCH (3 credits). Introduces multiple regression
and correlation procedures for analyzing quantitative data involving two or more
predictor variables and a single, continuous outcome variable. Covers coding strategies
for categorical variables, interactions, ANCOVA and missing data strategies.
Emphasizes aviation-related topics and data. Prerequisites: AVS 5205, AVS 6000.
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