• AVSC 1010: Survey of Aviation Science

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Designed for all students interested in aviation careers. Includes a general knowledge of aviation, historical events, and aerospace studies/ development opportunities. Covers aviation and aerospace terminology, how aircraft and spacecraft fly, research and development of future systems, government and industry roles in the growth of aviation. Provides entering students with a first year experience covering critical thinking, time and financial management and collaboration as well as aviation career prospects.
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• AVSC 1050: Introduction to Aviation Management

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Discusses aviation industry structure, practices, and administrative career opportunities; emphasizes strategic decision making in aviation transportation, manufacturing, airport, and government administration, and provides an overview of various administrative methods, tools, and responsibilities. Provides a general knowledge of aviation administration career options and the role of administrators within the aviation industry. May be delivered online.
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• AVSC 1100: Ground I - Private

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Departmental Approval. Introduces the entry-level student to the airplane as they prepare for flight training. Stresses airport systems, air traffic control procedures, aviation weather, air navigation, radio communication procedures, and Federal Aviation Regulations. Prepares students for the required FAA Private Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test.
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• AVSC 1110: Flight I - Private

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Department Approval. Pre- or Corequisite(s): AVSC 1100. Covers airplane ground and flight operations, take-off and landing, basic flight maneuvers, cross country methods and emergency procedures. Prepares students for the required FAA Private Pilot Airplane Practical Test. May be delivered online.. Course fee of $18,727 for flight applies.
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• AVSC 1120: Introduction to Aircraft and Spacecraft Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Introduces the design, installation and operation of basic airframe and propulsion systems, and associated technology, found in light piston-powered, electric, hybrid-electric and turbine-powered fixed wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Explores emerging technologies associated with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), autonomous large unmanned cargo aircraft (LUCA), advanced air mobility (AAM), and space vehicles that will be deployed and operated within the National Airspace System and within space.
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• AVSC 1130: Glider Rating

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): AVSC 1100. Prepares student to transition from powered to unpowered glider flight in preparation for the FAA Private Pilot Glider Rating. Includes ground and flight lessons covering glider towing, launching, powered gliders, thermals, weather, landing, mountain waves, regulations, and emergency procedures. Teaches aerodynamic theory associated with more efficient flight and aircraft control.
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• AVSC 1150: Mountain and Desert Flying

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): AVSC 1100 and AVSC 1110. Introduces common flying conditions in mountain and desert areas. Emphasizes flight accident statistics and causes, effects of altitude on aircraft and pilot, mountain associated wake turbulence, techniques for low-altitude search and rescue or photography over mountainous areas, maneuvers, and abnormal or emergency procedures. Includes survival techniques for emergency landings in mountainous or desert terrain.
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• AVSC 1160: Seaplane Rating

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): AVSC 1100, AVSC 1110. Provides training to aid in the transition from single-engine land to single-engine sea. Stresses the differences between operating on land and over bodies of water. Introduces regulations for seaplane pilots. Provides training in seaplane aircraft with the capability to land and takeoff from water. Prepares the student for the FAA seaplane rating flight test.
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• AVSC 1230: Flight II - Instrument I

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): AVSC 1100, AVSC 1110 and Department Approval. Prepares students to meet FAA Instrument Airplane and Commercial Airplane Pilot cross-country requirements. Introduces extended cross-country flights in both day and night environments with consideration for passenger safety. Includes operational flight performance using all available navigational weather and airplane performance data. Requires proof of completion of cross country airplane pilot in command time.. May be delivered online.
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• AVSC 1240: Ground II - Instrument

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): AVSC 1100, AVSC 1110 and Department Approval. Examines FAA regulations, meteorology, navigation, radio procedures, instrument departures, en route and approach procedures, the instrument airway, and airspace systems as well as aircraft systems operation. Introduces glass cockpit instrumentation. Covers basic flight instrument construction and operation. Prepares pilots for the required FAA Instrument Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test.
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