2006–2007 - Florida Institute of Technology

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, selfimposed
stress, disorientation and other physical consequences of flight.
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.) Corequisites: 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 post-flight briefings, participation as an observer on training
flights and related activities, emphasizing human factors and safety. (Requirement:
Program chair approval.)
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 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 5999 THESIS (0–3 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.)
Aviation Technology
AVT 1111 AERONAUTICS 1 (3 credits). Provides academic training for a
Private Pilot Certificate. Includes principles of flight, FAA regulations, visual flight
rules, aircraft systems and performance, meteorology, navigation, aviation physiology
and flight planning. Requires a score of 70 percent or higher on the FAA course
completion examination.
AVT 1112 AERONAUTICS 2 (3 credits). Provides academic instruction for an
instrument rating. Includes principles of instrument flight, air traffic control, IFR
procedures, analyses of weather information, IFR planning, emergency procedures
and pilot decisions. Requires a score of 70 percent or higher on the FAA course
completion examination. Prerequisites: AVF 1001, AVT 1111.
AVT 2111 AERONAUTICS 3 (3 credits). Provides academic training for a
Commercial Pilot Certificate. Includes airplane performance, VFR cross-country
planning, FARs applicable to commercial pilot operations, advanced aircraft
systems and aircrew physiology. Requires a score of 70 percent or higher on the
FAA course completion examination. Prerequisites: AVT 1112.
AVT 2201 NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM (3 credits). Studies intensively
the National Airspace System including its political, geographical and operational
structures. Covers ATC responsibilities, airfield operations and special-use
airspace management.
AVT 3101 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES (3 credits). Provides academic
training for a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate. Includes the principles
of learning and communication, instructional methods, techniques and media.
Emphasizes oral communication skills. Requires a score of 70 percent or higher on
the FAA course completion examination. Prerequisites: AVF 2002, AVT 2111.
AVT 3203 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL 1 (3 credits). Introduces Air Traffic
Control (ATC) and its use of NAVAIDS and airspace to effect positive separation
and control of IFR aircraft.
AVT 3501 SPECIAL TOPICS IN AVIATION TECHNOLOGY (3 credits).
Topics of special interest offered when student interest and staffing permit. Topics
announced prior to registration. (Requirement: Division director approval.)
AVT 4201 ADVANCED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (3 credits). Covers theory
and operating characteristics of modern transport aircraft systems, including
engine, fuel, electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, flight control, environmental and
computer systems and displays. (Requirement: Instructor approval or prerequisite
course.) Prerequisites: AVF 2002, AVT 2111.
AVT 4202 ADVANCED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS (3 credits). Provides
an understanding of advanced aircraft performance, systems integrations and
crew management. (Requirement: Instructor approval or prerequisite course.)
Prerequisites: AVF 4001.
AVT 4203 AIRLINE OPERATIONS (3 credits). Covers federal U.S. air
carrier regulation. Includes functions and relationships between the various major
divisions of a typical air carrier. Prepares the student to take the FAA written exam
for aircraft dispatcher and the FAA practical exam to receive an FAA Aircraft
Dispatcher Certificate. (Requirement: Instructor approval or prerequisite course.)
Prerequisites: AVF 2002, AVT 2111.
AVT 4205 TURBINE TRANSITION AND LINE OPERATIONS (3 credits).
Provides classroom and simulator instruction in turboprop aircraft systems
and airline-type operations in line-oriented flight training (LOFT) scenarios.
Prepares students with multiengine instrument ratings for more complex aircraft
systems and advanced cockpit procedures. (Requirement: Multiengine Certificate
with Instrument Rating.)
AVT 4301 AVIATION SAFETY (3 credits). Explores the historical roots of
modern safety organizations and the safety responsibilities and operations of the
FAA and the NTSB. Closely examines aviation safety planning, icing and humancentered
accidents. (Requirement: Junior standing.)
AVT 5301 COMPLEX AVIATION SYSTEMS (3 credits). Covers conceptual
and operational avionics systems in air-transport aircraft. Includes communications,
navigation, flight control, flight management and engine instrumentation
systems, and various electronic displays. Focuses on the pilot’s perspective for
effective use of the entire suite of avionics in improved decision making and safety.
AVT 5302 AVIATION ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION (3 credits). Studies
aviation accident investigation as performed by NTSB, FAA and ICAO. Includes
field investigation techniques and laboratory methods for accident reconstruction,
and analysis of flight mishaps using time and events correlation of cockpit voice
recorders, flight data recorders and ATC radar tapes. Prerequisites: AVT 4301.
Biochemistry
BCM 4991 SENIOR THESIS IN BIOCHEMISTRY 1 (3 credits).
Offers biochemical research under the supervision of a faculty committee that
leads to the preparation of an undergraduate thesis. Requires prior acceptance
as a thesis student and approval of a thesis proposal for registration. Corequisites:
COM 2012.
BCM 4992 SENIOR THESIS IN BIOCHEMISTRY 2 (3 credits). Offers
biochemical research under the supervision of a faculty committee that leads to
the preparation of an undergraduate thesis. Requires prior acceptance as a thesis
student and approval of a thesis proposal for registration. Prerequisites: BCM 4991.
Biological Sciences
Note: Graduate standing is a prerequisite for all 5000-level and higher courses.
BIO 1010 BIOLOGICAL DISCOVERY 1 (4 credits). The first of a twosemester
sequence on the scientific approach to biology. Emphasizes the scientific
method, analytical techniques, use of original source materials, ethical questions
in biology, historical perspectives of the development of biological theory and
profiles of prominent figures in biology. (Requirement: High school biology and
chemistry.)
BIO 1020 BIOLOGICAL DISCOVERY 2 (4 credits). The second of a twosemester
sequence on the scientific approach to biology. Continues an integrated
approach to the study of the hierarchal structure and function of living systems,
including the origin and history of life on Earth. (Requirement: High school biology
and chemistry.)
BIO 1200 INTRODUCTION TO THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS (1
credit). Introduces careers in the health profession, including diverse medical
fields and allied health professions. Discusses strategies for preparing for professional
schools, getting volunteer experience, taking professional admission exams
and applying to a professional school.
BIO 1500 INTRODUCTION TO AQUACULTURE (1 credit). Introduces
the basic concepts of aquaculture including examination of algal, invertebrate and
fish systems. Includes several field trips to local aquaculture operations.
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