Mar 28, 2024  
Catalog/Handbook 2018-2019 
    
Catalog/Handbook 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • ACG 2001 - Principles of Financial Accounting I


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides a basic study of accounting principles relating to the accounting cycle. The course focuses on the use of journals, ledgers, and basic financial statements. Topics include principles relating to cash, receivables, and inventories.



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  • ACG 2011 - Principles of Financial Accounting II


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2001
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides a study of concepts related to generally accepted accounting principles applied in partnerships, corporations, consolidated financial statements, cash flows, and financial statement interpretation.



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  • ACG 2021 - Principles of Financial Accounting


    4 hours Lecture, 4 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides a basic overview of accounting principles relating to the accounting cycle and covers the underlying theories applicable to the nature of accounting. The course focuses on the use of journals, ledgers, and basic financial statements. Topics include principles relating to assets, liabilities, cash flow, receivables, inventories, long-term debt, and stockholders’ equity.



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  • ACG 2030 - Accounting Program Capstone


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2021; ACG 2071; ACG 2100; APA 2135; APA 2136; ACG 2450; TAX 2000; and GEB 2214 or ENC 2210
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides the student with an opportunity to integrate information and skills from prior accounting, software, business, and communication courses through a variety of projects and workplace scenarios. A comprehensive accounting simulation may be used to demonstrate fluency with the principles of accounting and record keeping. Completion of the course requires successful achievement of the program’s learning outcomes. This course must be taken in the student’s final semester of study.



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  • ACG 2071 - Managerial Accounting


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2021 or ACG 2011
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course examines the relationship of managerial accounting to the control and decision-making functions of management. The course includes a study of the ways that costs are classified and analyzed in terms of materials and labor, as well as overhead for job order, process, and activity-based cost systems.



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  • ACG 2072 - Accounting for Professionals


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of MAT 1033 or MTB 1103, or an appropriate placement examination score.
    AA Elective: No
    This is a survey course of financial accounting that emphasizes the study of cost accounting for manufacturing and non-manufacturing entities. Students study debits, credits, and journal entries, as well as preparation of financial statements. The course provides a study of cost accounting that concentrates on cost terminology and concepts, as well as cost analyses for management decision making.



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  • ACG 2100 - Intermediate Accounting


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2021 or ACG 2011
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides an in-depth study of financial statements and underlying records. Special emphasis is placed on elements of working capital such as cash, receivables, inventories, and current liabilities, as well as investments in stocks, bonds, and funds.



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  • ACG 2450 - Introduction to Accounting Software


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2021 or ACG 2001
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides the skills necessary to process the general ledger; accounts payable and receivable reports; depreciation, inventory, and payroll; and financial statements and reports using accounting software and applications. The student is expected to have fluent computer keyboarding skills prior to enrolling in this course.



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  • ACG 3024 - Accounting for Non-Financial Majors


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BAS Program or permission of the Program Director
    AA Elective: No
    This course addresses the use of accounting information by non-financial managers. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of accounting information and the terms used in financial accounting to effectively participate in activities such as planning, investment, internal control, and managerial decision making.

     



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  • AMH 1010 - History of the United States: 1607-1877


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides a survey of United States history from its European backgrounds through the Civil War period, and stresses the revolutionary origins of the nation, the process of land expansion, and the early economic growth of the country.

    This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.



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  • AMH 1020 - History of the United States: 1877 to the Present


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides a survey of United States history and stresses both the development of an industrial economy in the last hundred years, and the rise to world power status in the twentieth century.

    This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.



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  • AMH 1070 - Florida History


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides a study of the economic, political, social, and cultural development of Florida, from the arrival of the Spanish until the beginning of the twentieth century.



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  • AMH 2930 - Special Topics in History


    1-3 hours Lecture, 1-3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): This course requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course introduces an area of interest in American history that is not given in-depth coverage in other courses. Specialized topics and the specific course content vary by semester, instructor, and section. The class schedule specifies the content each semester. This course, in different content areas, may be repeated for credit. This course does not meet the General Education requirement for Social Sciences.



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  • AML 2010 - Survey of American Literature: Colonial Period to the Civil War


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ENC 1102
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides a study of major American writers, their philosophies, and works. This course studies the Colonial period, the Neo-Classical period, and the Romantic period and concludes with the Civil War. This course may be taken in sequence with Survey of American Literature: Post Civil War to the 1960s (AML 2020) or individually.



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  • AML 2020 - Survey of American Literature: Post Civil War to the 1960s


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ENC1102
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides a continuation of the study of major American writers, their philosophies, and works. This course studies the realists of the post-Civil War period and continues to the present-day writers and their works. This course may be taken in sequence with Survey of American Literature: Colonial Period to the Civil War (AML 2010) or individually.



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  • ANT 1000 - General Anthropology


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This broad survey course acquaints students with factual information in the field of anthropology. Students research and compare the conditions of human life in the context of the past, present, and future. This course may include topics such as human biology, archaeology, religion, economics, politics, and language.



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  • APA 2135 - Bookkeeping I


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2021 or ACG 2001
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides instruction in bookkeeping skills and adjusting entries (accruals and deferrals). The course discusses adjusting the trial balance, correction of accounting errors and performing the bank reconciliation, and recording and costing-out inventory under the perpetual or periodic methods using approved practices from the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).



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  • APA 2136 - Bookkeeping II


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): APA 2135, and ACG 2021 or ACG 2011
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides instruction in bookkeeping skills and basic payroll functions. The course discusses federal law compliance, and the computing and recording of basic book and tax depreciation using all existing methods approved by the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and current tax law. The curriculum also includes methods for defining and identifying internal controls and fraud prevention for a company.



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  • ARH 1050 - Introduction to Art History I


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides an introduction to art history, with an examination of representative works in painting, sculpture, and architecture, in terms of the cultural environment from which they evolved. Through this course, students identify the artistic conventions that characterize each cultural period from antiquity to the Renaissance.



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  • ARH 1051 - Introduction to Art History II


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ARH 1050
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course is a continuation of Introduction to Art History I (ARH 1050) and provides a study of major representative works of art from the end of the Renaissance to the present. The course emphasizes the themes that recur in each successive epoch.



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  • ARH 2000 - Art Appreciation


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes
    This introduction to the analytical and scholarly study of visual art addresses the role of art in society, familiarizes the student with the elements and principles of design, introduces the use of various media, and surveys a brief chronological history of visual art.



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  • ART 1001C - Studio Art for Beginners


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course is designed for beginners or non-art majors with little or no experience in this field. Drawing, printing, painting, watercolor, ceramics, and other popular crafts and art forms are studied through discussions and demonstrations, and techniques are applied within the work studio. Those desiring more in-depth study should enroll in specific studio courses.



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  • ART 1201C - Design I


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course is the basis for all other art courses. In this course, students explore various methods, materials, and art media. Emphasis is placed on the elements and principles of two-dimensional design.



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  • ART 1203C - Design II


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 1201C
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course is a continuation of Design I (ART 1201C), and emphasizes form in space using the principles of three-dimensional design.



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  • ART 1300C - Drawing and Composition I


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This studio course introduces basic drawing skills and techniques through the observation and application of traditional approaches to line, form, composition, perspective, and chiaroscuro. Students judge proportion, create volume, and depict the illusion of space through their study of technique.



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  • ART 1301C - Drawing and Composition II


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 1300C or Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course is a continuation of Drawing and Composition I (ART 1300C). Through traditional subject matter, students explore a range of drawing materials and techniques. Composition and rendering skills are emphasized; students manipulate various dry media to apply skills in drawing representational subjects including still life, figure, and landscape drawing.



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  • ART 1302C - Drawing and Composition III


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 1301C or Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: No
    This course is a continuation of Drawing and Composition II (ART 1301C). Students apply skills in visual awareness. Drawing is used to explore advanced research media development, representational structure, and individual interpretation based on observation.



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  • ART 1511C - Landscape Painting


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 1300C or Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: Yes
    In this course, students use the Alla Prima and Indirect Studio painting techniques to study the traditional methods of landscape painting. This painting course focuses on the color ramifications inherent in the careful observation of light and form. Emphasis is placed on color, rapid decision making, and the constant adjustments required while painting outdoors. This course focuses on color, light, composition, and texture. Students also practice and apply these techniques while painting from photographs.



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  • ART 2137C - Basketry I


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes
    This is an introductory course in which students examine many facets of the basketry process including historical aspects, dimensional aspects, and creative aspects. Students develop a personal creative style of basketry through individual projects.



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  • ART 2138C - Basketry II


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 2137C
    AA Elective: Yes
    In this course, students continue the exploration of 3-dimensional space through the woven media. This course emphasizes the development of a personal style of artistic expression. This course cannot be used in degree programs.



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  • ART 2330C - Figure Drawing I


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 1300C or Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: Yes
    This studio course develops students’ ability to render figures and to refine drawing skills and techniques. Working primarily from dry media, students use line and tone to develop an understanding of proportions, structure, movement, rhythm, and anatomy of the figure.



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  • ART 2377C - Portrait Drawing


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 1300C or Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: Yes
    In this course, students study drawing techniques used in representation of the human head, as well as discover the art of portraiture. Students further develop and apply drawing skills, techniques, and traditional approaches to portrait drawing.



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  • ART 2500C - Painting I


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 1201C and ART 1300C, or Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: Yes
    In this course, students are introduced to painting in oils. The course emphasizes the development of basic skills based on observation.



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  • ART 2501C - Painting II


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 2500C or Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course is a continuation of Painting I (ART 2500) and is a comprehensive, in-depth study of the principles of composition, value, and color theory.



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  • ART 2502C - Figure Painting


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 2500C or Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course focuses on using color to create form through the traditional method of figure painting. Students utilize color to structure the composition and find context for the figure. A continuous pose is set up for students to develop and apply skills related to form in figure.



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  • ART 2540C - Watercolor I


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 1201C and ART 1300C, or Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course covers the principles and techniques of watercolor painting through exercises in still life, portraiture, and landscape. Students develop and demonstrate skills in transparent techniques. The course is recommended for all students considering careers in art, art education, general design, interior design, fashion illustration, theater design, advertising, drafting, architecture, and mass communications.



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  • ART 2541C - Watercolor II


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 2540C or Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course is a continuation of Watercolor I (ART 2540), with emphasis on the development of a representational mode of painting. Building form in each watercolor is a continuous process in which addition and subtraction build to a bold expression of shape and value. Students practice skills relating to the balance of the defined and undefined, as well as soft and hard expression.



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  • ART 2555C - Portrait Painting


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 2500C or Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course focuses on the traditional method of portrait painting in oil, building form through the value of color. Composition, anatomy and proportions, color mixing, lighting, and a variety of mark making techniques are covered. Accuracy in drawing and the development of the character of the model are emphasized. The class uses long-term poses of several weeks.



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  • ART 2570C - Mural Painting I


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course covers the procurement, design, and execution of interior and exterior murals. Mural projects are usually a joint effort among Polk State College students, community members, and governmental institutions. Projects provide an opportunity for students to take part in the diverse process of planning, creating, and exhibiting projects that portray special events.



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  • ART 2571C - Mural Painting II


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 2570C
    AA Elective: Yes
    This continuation of Mural Painting I (ART 2570C) is designed for the advanced mural artist, with more emphasis placed on the planning and supervision of the project, along with interaction between the College and the client.



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  • ART 2750C - Ceramics: Hand Building


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides an introduction to basic hand-building techniques in the production of ceramics. Using low-fire clay, the student practices a wide range of construction techniques such as pinch, coil, slab, and basic mold forming to produce both functional and sculptural forms. This class also covers firing with kilns, a number of glazing techniques, and the use of other surface decoration methods for low-fire surfaces. Emphasis is placed on design, aesthetics, and concept development. The student implements the basic principles of design to two- and three-dimensional forms, uses these concepts to communicate ideas, and develops fundamental fluency in historic and contemporary ceramics.



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  • ART 2751C - Ceramics: Wheel Throwing


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course primarily focuses on producing utilitarian objects using a potter’s wheel, and covers a number of glazing techniques and other surface decoration methods. Emphasis is placed on design, aesthetics, and the ability to convey ideas through a visual form. The student studies and implements the basic principles of design as these apply to two- and three-dimensional forms, uses these concepts to communicate ideas, and develops fundamental fluency in historic and contemporary ceramics.



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  • ART 2756C - Ceramics: Advanced Study


    2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 2750C or ART 2751C
    AA Elective: No
    This self-guided course emphasizes personal creative development. The student is free to employ any technique to pursue his or her artistic goals. With guidance from the instructor, the student sets goals and develops individualized projects. These projects are well defined with specific deadlines, and the instructor tracks and monitors the student’s progress. Each project must address design, aesthetics, and concept development.



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  • ART 2933 - Art for Teachers


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course emphasizes the use of creativity in the design of art projects that can be used in the elementary classroom to validate student effort, and foster self worth and expression in young children.



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  • ART 2955 - Portfolio and Resume Development


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ART 1201C, ART 1300C, and ARH 1050
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ART 1203C, ART 1301C, and ARH 1051; or Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: Yes
    This capstone course assists the student in assembling a portfolio, writing an artist’s statement, and composing a resume. This course covers professional development skills necessary for college admissions, prospective employment, and/or juried competitions.



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  • ASC 1010 - Foundations of Air Transportation


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This is an introductory course in aeronautical sciences that provides students with an orientation to the history, evolution, and future of the aviation industry. An overview of the variety and diversity of aviation systems is given. The multidimensional realm of aeronautics is presented through class projects and presentations. The US National Airspace and Air Traffic Control are studied in depth.

     



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  • ASC 1210 - Aviation Meteorology and Automation Management


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a study of meteorology and the resources used to obtain valid and reliable weather and flight-critical information. Students analyze case studies involving weather information and practice aeronautical decision-making skills. Students practice receiving and analyzing weather and Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) briefings from a number of sources. Students are introduced to and practice the use of example online and onboard automated information systems via computer and part-task trainers.



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  • ASC 1310 - US and International Aviation Operations


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a study of the US Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14: Aeronautics and Space (14 CFR) through examination of the history, current status, and volatility of the regulations surrounding aviation activities. Students study international regulations and the global nature of air transportation processes from an operational perspective.



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  • ASC 1550 - Flight Planning and Performance


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ASC 1210 and MAT 0028, or an appropriate placement score in mathematics.
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a study of the physical principles of airplane aerodynamics, thereby fostering an appreciation of the factors affecting aircraft performance, stability and control, and special flight conditions. Students practice planning cross-country flights, both manually and by using online flight planning programs. Performance and weight and balance calculations are demonstrated and practiced.

     



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  • ASC 1600C - Maintenance for Pilots


    1 hour Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This lab course provides hands-on training regarding preflight duties and preparation of an aircraft for flight. Maintenance regulations, documents, and record keeping are discussed. Students practice the skills needed to determine whether an aircraft is fit for flight. Students study and apply maintenance procedures that are accomplished by pilots.

     



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  • ASC 1610 - Aircraft Systems and Components


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a study of small aircraft systems and components from a technical and operational point of view. Malfunctions and troubleshooting of the systems are explained. The basic structure and operation of flight controls, power plants, ignition systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, landing gear, ice detection and protection mechanisms, avionics, and other components are discussed. Part-task training devices and Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) are used to teach the operation of avionics and other components. 
     



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  • ASC 2473 - Human Factors and Resource Management


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 2012
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides an introduction to the field of human factors, which focuses on the interaction between humans and machines in the complex aviation environment. Human physiology and human performance within the flight environment are examined in depth. Students apply human factors concepts to Single Pilot Resource Management (SRM) and Crew Resource Management (CRM) within the framework of Threat and Error Management (TEM). Professionalism in aviation is a major focus of the course.



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  • ASC 2560 - Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ASC 1010 and Permission of the Program Director
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a survey of unmanned aircraft platforms and common systems with an emphasis on civil applications. Students explore the history and development of UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) platforms, components and functions, regulatory requirements, mission planning for flight operations, and operational considerations. As select UAS technology is controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), students must provide proof of United States citizenship to the Registrar’s Office before registration via any one of the following documents: Passport, Birth Certificate, Naturalization Paper, or Certificate of Citizenship.



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  • ASC 2870 - Safety Management Systems and Operational Risk Management


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course examines risk management, accident prevention, and threats to aviation security. Topics include an introduction to Safety Management Systems (SMS), aircraft accidents and survivability, accident investigations, and issues of airport safety, outside threats, and emergency services. Operational Risk Management techniques are practiced via simulations.



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  • ASC 2949 - Aerospace Internship


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides an opportunity for students to practice and apply the skills gained in the Aerospace Program within an aerospace workplace. The internship enables students to develop and enhance practical skills, network with professionals, and prepare for a career in the field. Participation in this internship allows for further exploration of varied aspects of flight management operations.



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  • ASC 3321 - Aerospace Law and Ethics


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ASC 1010 or AVM 1010; and ASC 1210
    AA Elective: No
    The course covers aerospace ethical issues and the decision-making process as influenced by operational demands and legal boundaries. A complete overview of current aerospace government, industry, and operational regulations is provided, and students apply this information to relevant past and present legal issues within the aerospace industry. Students are exposed to practices and pitfalls within an industry that is heavily regulated and exponentially affected by economic and safety issues.



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  • ASC 3474 - Applied Human Factors


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ASC 1010 or AVM 1010; and ASC 1210
    AA Elective: No
    This course examines current research on human factors and the safety programs employed in the international aerospace environment. Human abilities, limitations, and other characteristics are investigated with respect to the design of tools, machines, systems, tasks, jobs, and environments. This information is used to demonstrate the processes used to create safe, comfortable, and effective aerospace systems.



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  • ASC 3690 - Airspace Systems and NextGen


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ASC 1010 or AVM 1010; and ASC 1210
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides an overview of the technology and systems used in aviation today and those on the forefront of the future. Topics include flight management systems, geospatial referencing systems, airspace information and control systems (including ADS-B and NextGen), as well as an overview of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).



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  • ASC 4460 - Crew Resource Management


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a study of the history and evolution of pilot judgment training and crew resource management. Students receive instruction, view demonstrations, and practice in various models of risk assessment and mitigation. Leadership, followership, communications, situational awareness, cultural differences, workload management, risk management, automation management, distractions, interruptions, fatigue, stress, and professionalism are addressed through instruction, case studies, and in-class scenarios.



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  • ASC 4551 - Advanced and High Altitude Aerodynamics


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course offers students the opportunity to explore advanced theoretical concepts in aerodynamics. Broad topics such as incompressible flow airfoil theory and wing theory are covered. Further, students examine the calculation of stall speed, drag, and maximum endurance and range. Configuration changes, high- and low-speed conditions, special flight conditions, and an introduction to compressible flow are also addressed. Special consideration of the application of high-altitude aerodynamics in flight operations is included.



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  • ASC 4630 - Propulsion Fundamentals


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course explores the theory behind aerospace propulsion systems. Students complete a survey of the history of power plant development, including lessons learned and best practices in the industry. Additionally, students explore the operational theory behind traditional light aircraft engines, transport category engines, propeller-powered and jet-powered flight, as well as current and future power plant research and development. Space propulsion systems are also discussed.




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  • ASC 4671 - Transport Category Aircraft Systems


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course focuses on large aircraft (transport category) systems from a conceptual and operational perspective. Students study a typical system and its operation in normal, abnormal, and emergency modes. Students analyze and evaluate other aircraft that have similar systems. This course focuses on adaptability of the student in the face of changing technology, and ensures that he or she has the skills and information of aircraft system designs necessary to easily progress from one type of aircraft to another. The topics of study include types of transport aircraft, basic and high-speed aerodynamics, and aircraft systems using the Air Transport Association nomenclature. Minimum Equipment Lists and other documentation required for large aircraft are discussed.



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  • ASC 4940 - Aerospace Internship


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    The purpose of this course is to assist the student with locating and establishing an aerospace internship opportunity. Mentorship and career development are key priorities in this course.



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  • ASC 4950 - Capstone Experience: Professional Pilot


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides an opportunity for the student to complete a professional project and apply information and skills studied in core and concentration program courses under the direction of the professor. Successful completion of the course requires demonstration of achievement of the program’s learning outcomes. This course should be completed in the last term before graduation.



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  • ASL 1140 - American Sign Language I


    4 hours Lecture, 4 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course emphasizes basic sign vocabulary used by the Deaf community and discusses the history and culture of deafness in America. Students study the linguistic structure and visual, conceptual nature of American Sign Language. The development of basic-expressive and receptive conversational Sign Language skills is an important class objective.



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  • ASL 1150 - American Sign Language II


    4 hours Lecture, 4 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ASL 1140
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course is a continuation of Basic American Sign Language (ASL 1140). Students acquire and demonstrate sign vocabulary used by the Deaf community. The course emphasizes the history and culture of deafness in America, as well as the linguistic structure and visual-conceptual vocabulary of American Sign Language. The development of intermediate expressive and receptive conversational Sign Language skills is an important class objective.



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  • AST 1002 - Descriptive Astronomy


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides a conceptual survey of the universe beyond the atmosphere. The curriculum uses a non-mathematical approach to study the nature, origin, and fate of the solar system, as well as the stars, galaxies, galactic features, and the cosmos. The course emphasizes complex processes through visualization, research, and direct observation. Students must have college-level reading and writing skills sufficient to write short papers, and basic mathematical skills including the proper use of scientific notation.

    This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.



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  • ATF 1100L - Private Pilot Flight


    1 hours Lab, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ATT 1100 and Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a study of the skills needed to safely exercise the privileges and responsibilities of a private pilot. Students apply information regarding aerodynamics, aircraft systems, aviation regulations, the US Airspace System, weight and balance, aircraft performance, aviation and weather, flight publications, basic flight physiology, and flight safety. The student must complete the appropriate flight lessons and pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s Private Pilot Practical Exam to satisfactorily complete the course. Flight training fees (in addition to the cost of tuition) are required and must be paid in advance of the course start date. Flight training costs for this course are based on 35 hours of flight training, which is the minimum number of flight hours allowed by the FAA for Private Pilot Certification. Any additional training required beyond the FAA minimum is the financial responsibility of the student. This course is not eligible for GI Bill funding. Veteran students are financially responsible for tuition and fees.

    For more information on applicable flight training fees, students should consult the Aerospace website at: www.polk.edu/aerospace. 



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  • ATF 2210L - Commercial Pilot Flight


    1 hours Lab, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ATT 2110 and Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a study of the skills needed to safely exercise the privileges and responsibilities of a commercial pilot. Students apply information regarding commercial flying regulations, flight safety, commercial operations, navigation systems, chart use, weather conditions, flight planning, aeronautical decision making, and resource management. Students must complete the appropriate flight lessons and pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s Commercial Pilot Practical Exam to satisfactorily complete the course. Flight training fees (in addition to the cost of tuition) are required and must be paid in advance of the course start date. Flight training costs for this course are based on 120 hours of flight training, which is the minimum number of flight hours allowed by the FAA for Commercial Pilot Certification. Any additional training required beyond the FAA minimum is the financial responsibility of the student.

    For more information on applicable flight training fees, students should consult the Aerospace website at: www.polk.edu/aerospace.



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  • ATF 2305L - Instrument Pilot Flight


    1 hours Lab, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ATT 2120, Permission of Instructor, and Private Pilot Certificate
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a study of the aeronautical skills and abilities required for the addition of an Instrument Airplane rating to a Private Pilot Certificate. Students apply information regarding instrument flying regulations, safety, operations, navigation systems, chart use, weather conditions, flight planning, aeronautical decision making, and resource management. The student must complete the appropriate flight lessons and pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s Instrument Rating Practical Exam to satisfactorily complete the course. Flight training fees (in addition to the cost of tuition) are required and must be paid in advance of the course start date. Flight training fees for this course are based on 37.7 hours of flight training, which is the minimum number of flight hours allowed by the FAA for completion of Instrument Rating Certification. Any additional training required beyond the FAA minimum is the financial responsibility of the student.

    For more information on applicable flight training fees, students should consult the Aerospace website at: www.polk.edu/aerospace.



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  • ATF 2403L - Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Flight


    1 hour Lab, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ATF 2210L and Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: No

    This course provides a study of the aeronautical skills and abilities required for the additional Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine rating. The curriculum includes commercial flying regulations, safety, operations, navigation systems, chart use, weather conditions, flight planning, aeronautical decision making, and resource management. The student must complete the appropriate flight lessons and pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Additional Rating Practical Exam to satisfactorily complete the course. Flight training fees (in addition to the cost of tuition) are required and must be paid in advance of the course start date. Flight training fees for this course are based on 15 hours of flight training, which is the minimum number of flight hours allowed by the FAA for completion of the Multi-Engine Add-On Rating Certification. Any additional training required beyond the FAA minimum is the financial responsibility of the student.

    For more information on applicable flight training fees, students should consult the Aerospace website at: www.polk.edu/aerospace.



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  • ATF 2500L - Certified Flight Instructor Airplane


    1 hour Lab, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ATT 2130 and Permission of Instructor
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ATT 2130
    AA Elective: No

    This course provides a study of the aeronautical skills and abilities required for the Certified Flight Instructor Airplane Certificate. Students apply skills from prior classes to explain, demonstrate, and analyze flight maneuvers and resource management skills involved with Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, and Flight Instructor Certificates. The course also provides practical flight instruction experiences. Students must complete the appropriate flight lessons and pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s Flight Instructor Airplane Single Engine Practical Exam to satisfactorily complete the course. Flight training fees (in addition to the cost of tuition) are required and must be paid in advance of the course start date. Flight training fees for this course are based on 25 hours of flight training, which is the minimum number of flight hours allowed by the FAA for completion of the Flight Instructor - Airplane Certification. Any additional training required beyond the FAA minimum is the financial responsibility of the student.

    For more information on applicable flight training fees, students should consult the Aerospace website at: www.polk.edu/aerospace.



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  • ATF 2510L - Certified Flight Instructor Multi-Engine


    1 hour Lab, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ATT 2130 and Permission of the Program Director
    AA Elective: No

    This course provides a study of the aeronautical skills and abilities required for the Certified Instrument Flight Instructor Multi-Engine Certificate. Students explain, demonstrate, and analyze flight maneuvers and resource management skills required for Private Pilot Multi-Engine, Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine, and Flight Instructor Multi-Engine certifications. The course also provides practical flight instruction experience. The student must complete the appropriate flight lessons and pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s Flight Instructor Multi-Engine Practical Exam to satisfactorily complete the course. Flight training fees (in addition to the cost of tuition) are required and must be paid in advance of the course start date. Flight training fees for this course are based on 25 hours of flight training, which is the minimum number of flight hours allowed by the FAA for completion of the Flight Instructor-Multi-Engine Certification. Any additional training required beyond the FAA minimum is the financial responsibility of the student.

    For more information on applicable flight training fees, students should consult the Aerospace website at: www.polk.edu/aerospace.



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  • ATF 2530L - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument


    1 hour Lab, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ATT 2130 and Permission of the Program Director
    AA Elective: No

    This course provides a study of the aeronautical skills and abilities required for the Instrument Flight Instructor Certificate. Students explain, demonstrate, and analyze flight maneuvers and apply the resource management skills required for Instrument Rating, Airline Transport Pilot, and Flight Instructor–Instrument certifications. The course also provides practical flight instruction experiences. Students must complete the appropriate flight lessons and pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s Flight Instructor–Instrument Practical Exam to satisfactorily complete the course. Flight training fees (in addition to the cost of tuition) are required and must be paid in advance of the course start date. Flight training fees for this course are based on 15 hours of flight training, which is the minimum number of flight hours allowed by the FAA for completion of the Flight Instructor-Instrument Certification. Any additional training required beyond the FAA minimum is the financial responsibility of the student.

    For more information on applicable flight training fees, students should consult the Aerospace website at: www.polk.edu/aerospace.



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  • ATF 3404L - Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Flight


    1 hour Lab, 1 credit
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor
    AA Elective: No
     

    This course provides an advanced study of the aeronautical skills and abilities required for an additional Commercial Pilot–Multi-Engine rating. The curriculum includes commercial flying regulations, safety, operations, navigation systems, chart use, weather conditions, flight planning, aeronautical decision making, and resource management. The student must complete the appropriate flight lessons and pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s Commercial Pilot–Multi-Engine Additional Rating Practical Exam to satisfactorily complete the course. Flight training fees (in addition to the cost of tuition) are required and must be paid in advance of the course start date. Flight training fees for this course are based on 15 hours of flight training, which is the minimum number of flight hours allowed by the FAA for completion of the Multi-Engine added rating. Any additional training required beyond the FAA minimum is the financial responsibility of the student.

    For more information on applicable flight training fees, students should consult the Aerospace website at: www.polk.edu/aerospace.



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  • ATF 3502L - Advanced Flight Instructor: Airplane


    1 hour Lab, 1 credit
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ATT 2130 or ATT3130; and FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
    AA Elective: No

    This advanced course provides a study of the aeronautical skills and abilities required for the Flight Instructor–Airplane Certificate. As a higher-level course, it offers training beyond the scope of the lower-level alternative course. Students must choose whether to take the lower-level or upper-level version of this course. Advanced simulation training techniques, curriculum development and monitoring, as well as job shadowing and mentorship are integral parts of this course of study. The student must complete the appropriate flight lessons and pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s Flight Instructor–Airplane Single Engine Practical Exam to satisfactorily complete the course. Flight training fees (in addition to the cost of tuition) are required and must be paid in advance of the course start date. Flight training fees for this course are based on 25 hours of flight training, which is the minimum number of flight hours allowed by the FAA for completion of the Flight Instructor-Airplane Certification. Any additional training required beyond the FAA minimum is the financial responsibility of the student.

    For more information on applicable flight training fees, students should consult the Aerospace website at: www.polk.edu/aerospace.



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  • ATF 3511L - Advanced Flight Instructor: Multi-Engine


    1 hour Lab, 1 credit
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ATT 2130 or ATT 3134L; and FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating and Multi-Engine Rating
    AA Elective: No

    This course provides a study of the aeronautical skills and abilities required for the Instrument Flight Instructor–Multi-Engine Certificate. As a higher-level course, it offers training beyond the scope of the lower-level alternative course. Students must choose whether to take the lower-level or upper-level version of this course. Advanced simulation training techniques, curriculum development and monitoring, as well as job shadowing and mentorship are integral parts of this course of study. The student must complete the appropriate flight lessons and pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s Flight Instructor–Multi-Engine Practical Exam to satisfactorily complete the course. Flight training fees (in addition to the cost of tuition) are required and must be paid in advance of the course start date. Flight training fees for this course are based on 25 hours of flight training, which is the minimum number of flight hours allowed by the FAA for completion of the Flight Instructor-Multi-Engine Certification. Any additional training required beyond the FAA minimum is the financial responsibility of the student.

    For more information on applicable flight training fees, students should consult the Aerospace website at: www.polk.edu/aerospace.



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  • ATF 3531L - Advanced Flight Instructor: Instrument


    1 hour Lab, 1 credit
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ATT 2130 or ATT 3134; and FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
    AA Elective: No

    This course provides a study of the aeronautical skills and abilities required for the Instrument Flight Instructor Certificate. As a higher-level course, it offers training beyond the scope of the lower-level alternative course. Students must choose whether to take the lower-level or upper-level version of this course. Advanced simulation training techniques, curriculum development and monitoring, as well as job shadowing and mentorship are integral parts of this course of study. The student must complete the appropriate flight lessons and pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Exam to satisfactorily complete the course. Flight training fees (in addition to the cost of tuition) are required and must be paid in advance of the course start date. Flight training fees for this course are based on 15 hours of flight training, which is the minimum number of flight hours allowed by the FAA for completion of the Flight Instructor-Instrument Certification. Any additional training required beyond the FAA minimum is the financial responsibility of the student.

    For more information on applicable flight training fees, students should consult the Aerospace website at: www.polk.edu/aerospace. 



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  • ATF 4705C - Advanced Flight Operations


    2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course exposes students to real-world operations through both simulated and actual flight activities. Students work as a crew under the supervision of an instructor to practice, apply, and perform effective Crew Resource Management (CRM) systems within a scenario-based environment. Complex airspace, airport, and aircraft situations are used to the maximum extent possible to encourage the student to broaden his or her understanding of the flight environment.



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  • ATT 1100 - Private Pilot Ground


    3 hours Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This introductory course provides classroom instruction in preparation for initial flight training and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Private Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test. Topics include the science of flight, airplane systems and instruments, weight and balance, aircraft performance, meteorology, flight physiology, basic navigation techniques, radio navigation, the Air Traffic Control system, radio communications, and Federal Aviation Regulations. Students who complete the course satisfactorily may earn the required endorsement to take the FAA Private Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test. Students are required to be enrolled in (or have completed) this course prior to beginning ATF 1100L Private Pilot Flight.



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  • ATT 2110 - Commercial Pilot Ground


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course prepares students for commercial pilot training and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Commercial Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test. This course provides insight into advanced aircraft systems such as turbocharging engines, high-performance engines, retractable landing gear, and environmental systems. Weight and balance of larger aircraft, advanced performance charts, and procedures to maximize aircraft performance are also discussed. The curriculum covers regulations of interest to the commercial pilot. Students who complete the course satisfactorily may earn the required endorsement to take the FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test. Students are required to be enrolled in (or have completed) this course prior to beginning ATF 2211L Commercial Pilot Flight.



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  • ATT 2120 - Instrument Pilot Ground


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course prepares students for instrument flight training and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Instrument Rating Airplane Knowledge Test. Topics include aircraft flight instruments, flight by instrument reference, flight physiology, Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft operations and procedures, aircraft performance, and the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. The curriculum covers radio navigation and charts including standard departure procedures (DPs), en route (L-charts) procedures, standard terminal arrival routes (STARs), and instrument approach procedures (IAPs), IFR flight planning, IFR regulations, aviation weather, aviation weather charts, and obtaining aviation weather information. Students who complete the course satisfactorily may earn the required endorsement to take the FAA Instrument Rating Airplane Knowledge Test. Students are required to be enrolled in (or have completed) this course prior to beginning Instrument Pilot Flight (ATF2305L).



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  • ATT 2130 - Fundamentals of Aviation Instruction


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course covers the fundamentals of different student learning styles and prepares individuals to recognize these differences. The course includes a study of human behavior, the learning process, effective communication, the teaching process, assessment, instructional activity planning, instructor responsibilities and professionalism, techniques of flight instruction, and risk management.



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  • ATT 3134 - Applications in Aviation Instruction


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course covers the fundamentals of different student learning styles and prepares individuals to recognize these differences. The course includes a study of human behavior, the learning process, effective communication, the teaching process, assessment, instructional activity planning, instructor responsibilities and professionalism, techniques of flight instruction, and risk management. This course allows students to practice their skills as potential flight instructors through mentorship and coached practice. Students obtain Federal Aviation Administration Advanced Ground Instructor Certification as part of this course.



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  • AVM 1010 - Aviation Management


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course exposes students to the broad nature of the aerospace industry and how it is managed. Aerospace business management principles are addressed along with business operational theory specific to the aerospace industry.



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  • AVM 1022 - Flight Operations


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course investigates the occupational duties, responsibilities, and physical faculties required by the positions of pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, dispatcher, and flight attendant presented in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 14 (14 CFR), Part 121: Airline Carrier Certification and 14 CFR Part 135 regarding air charter operations. Further, operational considerations of the work environment and industry best practices are discussed using case studies.



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  • AVM 2111 - Fixed-Base Operations Management


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a detailed study of the factors involved in running a Fixed-Base Operation (FBO) and an approved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 141 flight school. Students study aircraft evaluation and selection, training programs, in-house versus outsourced maintenance programs, scheduling procedures, budgeting and instructor qualifications, hiring, and management.



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  • AVM 2120 - Air Cargo Operations


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a comprehensive study of the characteristics and evolution of the air cargo industry, its impact on the United States and world economies, the inherent risks and problems associated with this field, and progress and future developments expected.



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  • AVM 2410 - Airport Management


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a comprehensive examination of the major functions of airport management and the concepts underlying airport planning and construction. Controlling factors in the development of an airport such as size and forecasting volumes, as well as design considerations including runways, configurations, site choice, location requirements, master planning, and zoning laws are examined. The course also explores the socioeconomic effect of airports on the communities they serve.



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  • AVM 2475 - Aviation Maintenance Management


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course examines aviation maintenance topics as they apply to positions of leadership within a maintenance organization. The curriculum covers leadership philosophies, communication and interpersonal skills, the responsibilities of leaders and supervisors, development and oversight of maintenance programs, and employee training programs. The various types of maintenance organizations are also addressed, such as Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul services (MROs); Fixed-Base Operations (FBOs); and airline operations.



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  • AVM 2510 - Airline Management


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a study of business policies and functions of management in airline operations. The curriculum includes various internal managerial facets, and the effects of external regulatory and economic implications on operations. The course contains a comprehensive review of the commercial, corporate, and private aviation environment.



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  • AVM 3011 - Air Transportation Systems Management


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ASC 1010 or AVM 1010; and ASC 1210
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a broad survey of the air transportation environment including general and corporate aviation, commercial air carriers, and ground and air traffic operations. Topics include business models and economic factors, aircraft acquisition, supply chain logistics, the regulatory environment, scheduling, airspace issues, and traffic flow.



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  • AVM 3030 - Principles of Aerospace Leadership


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ASC 1010 or AVM 1010; and ASC 1210
    AA Elective: No
    This course covers leadership and management issues, as well as problem-solving and communications skills needed in the aerospace industry. Topics include management and leadership theory, project management, supervisory roles and responsibilities, labor and workforce relations, and professionalism in a high-visibility career field.



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  • AVM 3671 - Safety Management Systems and Security


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ASC 1010 or AVM 1010; and ASC 1210
    AA Elective: No
    This course examines risk management, accident prevention, and threats to aviation security. Topics include operation and analysis of Safety Management Systems (SMS), aviation human factors, aircraft accidents and survivability factors, accident investigations, airport safety, outside threats, and emergency services.



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  • AVM 4015 - Aviation Business Strategies


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course investigates management issues including human resources, budgets and grants, marketing, risk management, property management, and concessions as these concepts relate to airports, airlines, air cargo operations, fixed-base operations, fuel facilities, and other aviation businesses. Students apply business management concepts and techniques to decision-making and problem-solving processes, as well as to situations in an airport management or aviation business. Grant applications and their administration are also discussed.



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  • AVM 4110 - Fixed-Base Operations


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a study of the basic functions of a fixed-base operation (FBO) including leasing requirements, fueling operations, environmental mitigation and permitting, aircraft and equipment management and maintenance, flight operations, and fiscal considerations. Marketing, relations with airport management and tenants, and community relations are also discussed.



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  • AVM 4131 - Flight Dispatch and Scheduling


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course examines the duties that aircraft dispatchers are responsible for in the conduct of safe flight operations. Subjects covered include meteorology, federal aviation regulations, air traffic control, aircraft and engine performance, navigation, and NextGen usage. Extensive discussion regarding international flight operations and International Civilian Aviation Organization (ICAO) procedures and regulations is included. Emphasis is placed on the joint responsibility that students share with the pilot for safe flight management. Flight dispatching requires considerable information and skills pertaining to many facets of aviation and their appropriate application in a dynamic decision-making environment.



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  • AVM 4150 - Aviation Business Strategies


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course investigates management issues including human resources, budgets and grants, marketing, risk management, property management, and concessions as these concepts relate to airports, airlines, air cargo operations, fixed-base operations, fuel facilities, and other aviation businesses. Students apply business management concepts and techniques to decision-making and problem-solving processes, as well as to situations in an airport management or aviation business. Grant applications and their administration are also discussed.



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  • AVM 4411 - Airport Operations


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a survey of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, and the rules and regulations governing airport operations. Additionally, air traffic control, airfield, terminal, and ground access facility infrastructure in commercial and general aviation airports are studied in conjunction with airport security policies. Students explore and discuss maintenance and construction issues, safety management systems, and emergency preparedness.This course exposes students to real-world operations through both simulated and actual flight activities. Students work as a crew under the supervision of an instructor to practice, apply, and perform effective Crew Resource Management (CRM) systems within a scenario-based environment. Complex airspace, airport, and aircraft situations are used to the maximum extent possible to encourage the student to broaden his or her understanding of the flight environment.



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  • AVM 4451 - Airport Planning and Design


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a study of the principles of airport master planning and system including activity forecasting, capacity and delay analyses, site selection, airfield and terminal design, environmental issues, and financial planning. The importance of airport planning and design to local, regional, and state planning requirements are discussed from the perspective of land use compatibility. This course includes an overview of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards for airport design including the airside components and movement area geometry, as well as pavement, runway, and taxiway design (FAA Code of Regulations 14, Part 77). Federal standards for approach and departure gradients, terminal building concepts, and heliports are also studied.



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