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academics: Undergraduate
Aeronautical Engineering Technology (B.S) Plan of Study
Credit Hours Required for Bachelor's Degree: 124
Aeronautical technologists are responsible for the development of manufacturing and repair strategies for modern aerospace vehicles. They help design, test, and build structures for new aircraft. They also are responsible for the manufacturer's support of production aircraft. This includes field modification, product support, and accident investigation. The Aeronautical Engineering Technology program is an academically oriented plan of study that includes laboratory classes in aircraft design, maintenance, and manufacturing. Course concentrations include fundamentals of aircraft science, electrical systems, aircraft materials and production processes, aircraft propulsion systems, and aircraft construction. In addition, students take courses such as algebra and trigonometry, calculus, computer programming, and English composition.
Semester 1 |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| AT 100 | Intro. to Aviation Tech. | 1 |
| AT 105 | Basic Aircraft Electrical Theory | 3 |
| AT 106 |
Basic Aircraft Science | 3 |
| CGT 163 | Intro Graphics for Mfg. | 2 |
| MA 159 | Pre Calculus | 5 |
| TOTAL |
14 |
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Semester 2 |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| AT108 | Aircraft Materials I | 4 |
| AT 207 |
Introduction to Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AT 262 |
Basic Aircraft Powerplant Technology | 4 |
| PSY 120 | Elem. Psychology | 3 |
| ENGL Comp | English Compositon | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 |
|
| Semester 3 | ||
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AT 208 | Aircraft Materials II | 3 |
| AT 267 |
Fixed & Rotary Wing Assemblies | 3 |
| AT 272 | Intro to Composite Technology | 3 |
| PHYS 218 | General Physics | 4 |
| ECON 210 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| TOTAL |
16 |
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| Semester 4 | ||
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AT 265 | Aircraft Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AT 271 | Powerplant Propulsion Systems | 3 |
| AT 278 | Non-destructive Testing of Aircraft | 3 |
| COM 114 |
Fundamentals of Speech Communications | 3 |
| MA 221 | Calculus | 3 |
| TOTAL |
16 |
|
The associate of science degree can be awarded after successful completion of the first two years of the curriculum.
| Semester 5 | ||
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AT 300 | Aviation Infrastructure | 3 |
| AT 307 | Advanced Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AT 363 | Fund of Powerplant Systems | 3 |
| AT 400 | Aviation Prof Issues | 1 |
| STAT 301T | Elem. Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Elective | Free Elective | 2 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
|
| Semester 6 | ||
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AT 308 | Aircraft Mat. Processes | 3 |
| AT 335 | Avionics Systems for Aircraft | 4 |
| AT 370 | Aircraft Power. Tech. | 3 |
| AT 376 | Aircraft Gas Turbine Technology I | 3 |
| AT 385 | Design Support Analysis | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
|
| Semester 7 | ||
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AT 372 | Aircraft Maintenance Practices | 3 |
| AT 445 | Aircraft Electronics | 4 |
| AT 408 | Advanced Aircraft Manuf. Processes | 3 |
| AT 476 | Aircraft Gas Turbine Technology II | 3 |
| AT 496 | Applied Research Proposal | 1 |
| Free Elective | Free Elective | 1 |
| TOTAL |
15 |
|
| Semester 8 | ||
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AT 402 | Aircraft Airworthiness Assurance | 3 |
| AT 497 | Applied Research Project | 3 |
| TECH COM | Technical Communication Selective | 3 |
| MGMT/OLS | MGMT/OLS Elective | 3 |
| HUM | HUM Elective | 3 |
| Globalization | 0 | |
| TOTAL |
15 |
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ENGL Composition Selectives
Technical Communication Selectives
- ENGL 420 Business Writing
- ENGL 421 Technical Writing
- COM 315 Speech Communication of Technical Information
- COM 320 Small Group Communication
- COM 324 Introduction to Organizational Communication
- COM 412 Essentials of Human Interaction
- COM 415 Discussion of Technical Problems
MGMT/OLS Electives
Globalization Requirement
Due to the international nature of the aviation industry, all B.S. degree students must complete a globalization requirement using any ONE of the following seven methods:
1. Complete a study abroad term.
2. Complete an internship outside the U.S.
3. Complete an AT-sponsored study trip (AT 452 & 453).
4. Provide documentation of having lived/traveled outside the U.S. for at least 90 days after a student's 12th birthday (does not have to be consecutive).
5. Complete ONE of the following courses: AGRY350; COM 224, 303, 424; CSR332; OLS456; POL130; SOC338, 341; ECON368, 370; HTM372.
6. Complete or place out of the Level IV course in any foreign language.
7. Participate in an approved international research project that involves at least 5 days of international travel.