Catalog DB 1011

Table of Contents Academic Calendar Admission Financial Aid Index
2010-2011
Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog
Daytona Beach, FL
www.embryriddle.edu/db
Leading the World in Aviation and Aerospace Education
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA, CAMPUS

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
(386) 226-6000
Admissions: (386) 226-6100 or (800) 862-2416
Financial Aid: (800) 943-6279
E-mail (Admissions): dbadmit@erau.edu
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA, CAMPUS

3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86301-3720
(928) 777-3728
Admissions: (928) 777-6600 or (800) 888-3728
E-mail (Admissions): pradmit@erau.edu
WORLDWIDE CAMPUSES AND ONLINE

(386) 226-6910
Admissions: (866) 509-0743 or (800) 522-6787
E-mail (Admissions): wwem@erau.edu
www.embryriddle.edu/worldwide
http://www.erau.edu
Table of Contents
Embry-Riddle Calendar 2010-2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Aviation Maintenance Science (B.S.) . . . . . . . . 135
Graduate Program Calendar 2010-2011 . . . . . . . . v Homeland Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Safety Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Message from the President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mission of the University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 College of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Embry-Riddle at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Master of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . 154
Regional Accreditations and Affiliations . . . . . 13 Accelerated Master of Business
Student Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
University Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Master of Business Administration
Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus. . . . . . 17 Five Year Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Executive Master of Business
Undergraduate Academic Regulations Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
and Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
College of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Graduate Academic Regulations Freshman Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
and Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Aerospace Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Financial Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Accelerated Program in Aerospace
Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering/
Student Life and Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Master of Aerospace Engineering . . . . . . . . . . 177
Civil Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Academic Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Computer Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Computer Engineering/
Graduate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Master of Software Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Doctoral Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Computer and Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . 189
Academic Programs
Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
College of Arts and Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Mechanical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Master of Science in Mechanical
Computational Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Engineering Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Software Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Accelerated Program in Engineering Physics . 92 Software Engineering/
Master of Science in Engineering Physics . . . . 94 Master of Software Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Human Factors Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Master of Software Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Human Factors Psychology/Master of Minor Courses of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Human Factors and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Special Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Human Factors and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Undergraduate Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Interdiciplinary Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Space Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Graduate Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
College of Aviation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Faculty and Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Aeronautical Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Officials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Aeronautics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Academic Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Master of Science in Aeronautics . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Aerospace Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Daytona Beach Campus Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Air Traffic Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Applied Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Board of Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Aviation Maintenance Science (A.S.) . . . . . . . . 133 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
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2010-2012 Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2010 Fall Semester 2011
(August 30 – December 20*) (August 29 – December 19*)
August 25-29 Orientation and Registration August 24-28 Orientation and Registration
August 30 Classes Begin August 29 Classes Begin
September 6 HOLIDAY – Labor Day September 5 HOLIDAY – Labor Day
October 22-25 Student Fall Break October 21-24 Student Fall Break
November 11 HOLIDAY - Veterans Day November 11 HOLIDAY - Veterans Day
November 24-26 HOLIDAY - Thanksgiving November 23-25 HOLIDAY - Thanksgiving
December 9 Last Day of Classes December 8 Last Day of Classes
December 10 Study Day December 9 Study Day
December 11, 13-15 Final Examinations December 10, 12-14 Final Examinations
December 20* Commencement December 19* Commencement
Spring Semester 2011 Spring Semester 2012

(January 12 – May 9*) (January 11 – May 7*)
January 10-11 Orientation and Registration January 9-10 Orientation and Registration
January 12 Classes Begin January 11 Classes Begin
January 17 HOLIDAY - Martin Luther January 16 HOLIDAY - Martin Luther
King Jr. Day King Jr. Day
February 21 HOLIDAY - Presidents Day February 20 HOLIDAY - Presidents Day
March 21-25 HOLIDAY - Spring Break March 19-23 Spring Break
April 28 Last Day of Classes April 26 Last Day of Classes
April 29 Study Day April 27 Study Day
April 30, May 2-4 Final Examinations April 28, 30; May 1-2 Final Examinations
May 15* Commencement May 7* Commencement
Summer Semester (Term A) 2011 Summer Semester (Term A) 2012

(May 12 – June 27) (May 10 – June 25)
May 10-11 Orientation and Registration May 8-9 Orientation and Registration
May 12 Classes Begin May 10 Classes Begin
May 30 HOLIDAY - Memorial Day May 28 HOLIDAY - Memorial Day
June 23 Last Day of Classes June 21 Last Day of Classes
June 24 Study Day June 22 Study Day
June 25, 27 Final Examinations June 23, 25 Final Examinations
Summer Semester (Term B) 2011 Summer Semester (Term B) 2012

(June 30 – August 15) (June 28 – August 13)
June 28-29 Orientation and Registration June 26-27 Orientation and Registration
June 30 Classes Begin June 28 Classes Begin
July 4 HOLIDAY – Independence July 4 HOLIDAY – Independence
Day Day
August 11 Last Day of Classes August 9 Last Day of Classes
August 12 Study Day August 10 Study Day
August 13, 15 Final Examinations August 11,13 Final Examinations
*Commencement dates are subject to change. See www.eraugraduation.com for the latest information.
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This catalog becomes effective stated on the cover, this catalog gives
July 1, 2010. a general description of Embry-Riddle
The 2010-2012 academic calendar applies Aeronautical University and provides
to the Daytona Beach campus. Worldwide detailed information regarding the depart-
Campus students should contact the local ments in the institution and curricula offered
Embry-Riddle center director for the aca- by the University. The online edition of this
demic calendar applicable to their specific catalog will be considered to be the official
location. This calendar is currently under version reflecting any addendums or cor-
review and is subject to change. rections to the publication. The provisions
Orientation programs for all new of the catalog do not constitute a contract
Daytona Beach students are planned, sched- between the student and the University.
uled, and conducted before registration each The faculty and trustees of Embry-Riddle
semester. A special orientation program for Aeronautical University reserve the right to
new international students is held prior to change, without prior notice, any provision,
the general orientation required for all new offering, or requirement in the catalog. This
students. New students will receive spe- includes the right to adjust tuition and fees,
cial information regarding the date, time, as necessary. The University further reserves
and place of orientation activities from the right at all times to require a student to
Admissions approximately 30 calendar days withdraw for cause.
in advance of the activities. Official University Photography
In compliance with federal laws and
regulations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
reserves the right to photograph members
University does not discriminate on the
of the University community, including, but
basis of race, color, gender, creed, national
not limited to, its students and faculty, in sit-
and ethnic origin, age, or disability in any
uations appropriate to the image of the aca-
of its policies, procedures, or practices.
demic institution, and to publish likenesses
An Equal Opportunity institution, the
in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
University does not discriminate in the
publications, videos, or other recruitment
recruitment and admission of students, in
or promotional materials. However, the
the recruitment and employment of faculty
University will, to the extent feasible, honor
and staff, or in the operations of any pro-
requests of constituents who do not wish
grams and activities.
their images to be photographed or pub-
Designed for use during the period
lished.
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2009-2011 Graduate Program Calendar
Deadlines for Daytona Beach Campus
Spring Summer Spring

Admission Fall 2009 Fall 2010
2010 2010 2011
For U.S. Students 07/01/10 11/01/10 03/01/11 07/01/11 11/01/11
International Students 07/01/10 11/01/10 03/01/11 07/01/11 11/01/11
Graduation Application 10/27/10 03/11/11 07/01/11 10/27/11 03/11/12
Thesis Defense 10/27/10 03/11/11 07/01/11 10/27/11 03/11/12
To be considered a Fall or Spring graduate, thesis defense must take place by specified dates.
To be considered a Summer A or Summer B graduate, students should check with their graduate program coordinator.
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Message from the President

To Our Students:
Thank you for choosing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

for one of the most important investments you will make in
your future. With thousands of students enrolled in our pro-
grams today, and over 94,000 alumni, you are now a member
of a worldwide family of leaders in the aviation and aerospace
industry.
Our commitment is to provide you with quality programs
and faculty, as well as responsive and caring student services. In
reviewing this catalog, you will see a broad range of academic
opportunities that prepare our graduates for fulfilling careers within our dynamic industry.
Many courses include projects where you will work with others as a team to solve real-world
challenges.
As you read the history of Embry-Riddle, it will be clear that our University is evolving.
In 84 years we have grown from the world’s finest aviation institute to an internationally
respected comprehensive university, committed to teaching, research, and professional ser-
vice to the aviation and space community. With 170 campuses and centers all over the world,
we can truly say that the sun never sets on Embry-Riddle.
I welcome you to an exciting and global University, and to the Embry-Riddle experience.
John P. Johnson, Ph.D.

President
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Mission of the University
Our Mission University is an independent, non-profit,

culturally diverse institution providing qual-
At Embry-Riddle, our mission is to teach ity education and research in aviation, aero-
the science, practice and business of avia- space, engineering and related fields leading
tion and aerospace, preparing students for to associate’s, baccalaureate’s, master’s and
productive careers and leadership roles in doctoral degrees.
service around the world.
Our technologically enriched, student-
centered environment emphasizes learning
Our Vision
through collaboration and teamwork, con- Embry-Riddle will be the world’s source for
cern for ethical and responsible behavior, innovation and excellence in aerospace edu-
cultivation of analytical and management cation and applied research.
abilities, and a focus on the development of
the professional skills needed for participa- Our Values
tion in a global community. We believe a
The strength of our university is firmly
vibrant future for aviation and aerospace
rooted in our values. We expect that our
rests in the success of our students. Toward
students, faculty and staff share and dem-
this end, Embry-Riddle is committed to
onstrate the values of student success, a
providing a climate that facilitates the high-
positive learning environment and mind-set,
est standards of academic achievement and
safety first in all situations, personal growth,
knowledge discovery, in an interpersonal
integrity, honesty, trust, diversity, open com-
environment that supports the unique
munication, teamwork, character, change for
needs of each individual. Embry-Riddle
progress, fiscal soundness, healthy invest-
Aeronautical University is the world’s leader
ments, and a can-do attitude.
in aviation and aerospace education. The
“The strength of our university is firmly rooted in our values”
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Embry-riddle At A Glance
Aviation and Embry-Riddle: The and medical examina-
Lifelong Partnership tion of pilots.
Within three years
In 1903 Orville and Wilbur Wright made his- the school had become
tory with their sustained, controlled flight of a subsidiary of AVCO,
a powered aircraft. Only a few short years the parent of American
later, the advent of regular passenger service Airlines. Embry-Riddle
and the start of World War I combined to remained dormant dur-
produce a dynamic new industry to meet John Paul Riddle ing most of the 1930s,
the demands of commercial and military mirroring the casualties
aviation. of the Great Depression, and the Lunken
Unlike many other developments at the Airport operation was phased out. By the
end of the Industrial Revolution, aviation end of the decade, however, World War
required a special education — learning how II erupted in Europe and the demand for
to fly, learning about skilled aviators and mechanics grew signifi-
safety and weather, cantly. Embry-Riddle’s second life was about
and learning about to begin.
engines — from In South Florida, Embry-Riddle opened
skilled maintenance several flight training centers and quickly
to the outer limits of became the world’s largest aviation school.
performance. Allied nations sent thousands of fledgling
The need for airmen to the Embry-Riddle centers at
trained pilots and Carlstrom, Dorr, and Chapman airfields to
T. Higbee Embry mechanics quickly led become pilots, mechanics, and aviation tech-
to the establishment nicians. Some 25,000 men were trained by
of a new type of school, one focused totally Embry-Riddle during the war years.
on aviation. In the beginning, these organi- After the war, under the leadership
zations were often a combination of airplane of John and Isabel McKay, Embry-Riddle
dealership, airmail service, flight training expanded its international outreach while
center, and mechanic school. The original strengthening its academic programs.
Embry-Riddle operations fit that mold pre- With Jack R. Hunt as president, in 1965
cisely. Embry-Riddle consolidated its flight, ground
On Dec. 17, 1925, exactly 22 years after school, and technical training programs
the historic flight of the Wright Flyer, barn- in one location by moving northward to
stormer John Paul Riddle and entrepreneur Daytona Beach, Florida. This move, which
T. Higbee Embry founded the Embry- proved to be a moment of singular impor-
Riddle Company at Lunken Airport in tance, was made possible by Daytona Beach
Cincinnati, Ohio. The following spring the civic leaders who donated time, money, and
company opened the Embry-Riddle School the use of personal vehicles. The relocation
of Aviation, coinciding with the implementa- signaled the rebirth of Embry-Riddle and the
tion of the Air Commerce Act of 1926, which start of its odyssey to world-class status in
required, for the first time, the certification aviation higher education.
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Embry-Riddle at a Glance
In 1968, Embry-Riddle was accredited program. He also developed stronger ties

by the Commission on Colleges of the between Embry-Riddle and the aviation/
Southern Association aerospace industry.
of Colleges and Schools Dr. Steven M. Sliwa led the University
to award degrees at from 1991 through 1998. Sliwa, the
the associate, bachelor, University’s third president, is best known
and master levels, and for creating an
in 1970 changed its entrepreneur-
name from “Institute” ial environment
to “University.” Also and for devel-
in 1970, centers were oping strategic
established at U.S. mili- partnerships
Jack R. Hunt tary aviation bases to with industry.
serve the educational These partner-
needs of active-duty military personnel. ships included
In 1978, under President Hunt’s lead- a joint venture
ership, Embry-Riddle opened a western with FlightSafety
campus in Prescott, Arizona, on the 511-acre International; a
Steven M. Sliwa
site of a former college. With superb flying partnership with
weather and expansive grounds, the Prescott Cessna Aircraft
campus has been an outstanding compan- Company; a technology alliance with IBM;
ion to the University’s eastern campus in and an exclusive educational partner-
Daytona Beach. ship with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Continuing Hunt’s legacy was Lt. Gen. Association. He also spearheaded a $100+
Kenneth L. Tallman, president of Embry- million capital expansion program, which
Riddle for five included an $11.5 million congressional
years. He came line-item appropriation. In addition, new
to the University academic and research programs were cre-
after a distin- ated at his direction to respond to structural
guished 35-year changes in the industry while increasing
military career that market share in the University’s core pro-
included service as grams.
superintendent of Embry-Riddle’s fourth president, Dr.
the U.S. Air Force George H. Ebbs, led the University from
Academy. Under 1998 through 2005. During his tenure the
Tallman’s leader- annual college guide produced by U.S.
Lt. Gen. Kenneth L. Tallman
ship, a school of News & World Report consistently ranked
graduate studies and the electrical engineer- Embry-Riddle’s aerospace engineering pro-
ing degree program were introduced. He gram No. 1 in the nation among schools
led the University into research with the without doctoral programs, a ranking the
addition of the engineering physics degree University has achieved every year since
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Embry-Riddle at a Glance
2001. Embry-Riddle’s Dr. John P.

program in aerospace Johnson is the
engineering is the University’s fifth
largest in the nation, president. He pre-
as are its programs viously served as
in aeronautical sci- Embry-Riddle’s
ence and engineering interim presi-
physics. dent and as pro-
Under the lead- vost and chief
ership of Dr. Ebbs, academic officer.
a new graduate Under his leader-
Dr. George H. Ebbs degree program in ship the University
safety science was has expanded its
Dr. John P. Johnson
introduced, as well as new undergraduate research activity;
degree programs in computer science, global has launched its
security and intelligence studies, mechani- first doctoral degree programs, in aviation
cal engineering, software engineering, and and in engineering physics; and is develop-
space physics. In addition, major construc- ing a global strategy to take its aviation and
tion was initiated at the Daytona Beach and aerospace expertise overseas. Before joining
Prescott residential campuses. Embry-Riddle, Dr. Johnson was the pro-
Dr. Ebbs presided over three military vost and vice president for academic affairs
contracts worth a total of more than $57 mil- at Texas A&M University, Texarkana, and
lion. Under those contracts Embry-Riddle served as dean at the Medical University of
provides aviation-related degree programs South Carolina and at Northern Kentucky
to the U.S. military in Europe; trained Air University.
Force, Air National Guard, and international
flight safety officers at Kirtland Air Force
Base in Albuquerque, N.M.; and trained Air
Force pilots at the U.S. Air Force Academy in
Colorado Springs.
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Accreditations and Affiliations
Regional Accreditation programs in Maintenance Technology (air-

frame and power plant) are approved by the
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
including the Daytona Beach Campus,
the Prescott Campus, and the Worldwide At the Prescott Campus:
Campus, is accredited by the Commission The bachelor degree programs in Aerospace
on Colleges of the Southern Association of Engineering, Computer Engineering, and
Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Electrical Engineering are accredited by
Decatur, GA 30033-4097; Telephone: 404- ABET. The bachelor degree programs in
679-4501) to award degrees at the associate, Aeronautical Science, Applied Meteorology,
bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. and Aviation Business Administration are
accredited by AABI.
Program Accreditations
At Both Residential Campuses:
At the Daytona Beach Campus: Certificate programs in Flight (private, com-
The bachelor degree programs in Aerospace mercial, instrument, multi-engine, flight
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer instructor, and instrument flight instructor
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, ratings) and Flight Dispatch are approved by
Engineering Physics, Mechanical the FAA.
Engineering, and Software Engineering are
accredited by the Engineering Accreditation *The Commission’s address and contact number are to enable
Commission of the Accreditation Board for interested constituents 1) to learn about the accreditation
status of the institution, 2) to file a third-party comment at
Engineering and Technology (ABET) (111 the time of the institution’s decennial review, or 3) to file a
Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance
21102-4012; Telephone: 410-347-7700). The with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries about
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, such as admissions
bachelor degree programs in Aeronautical requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should
Science, Aerospace Electronics, Air Traffic be addressed directly to Embry-Riddle - Daytona Beach at
Management, Applied Meteorology, (8oo) 862-2416 or www.info.erau.edu.
and Safety Science are accredited by the
Aviation Accreditation Board, International
(AABI). The bachelor degree programs in
Business Administration and the Master
of Business Administration program are
accredited by the Association of Collegiate
Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
The Aviation Maintenance Science degree
is accredited by AABI for two Areas of
Concentration: Aerospace Electronics and
Maintenance Management. The certificate
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Our Student Philosophy
Adopted by Jack R. Hunt in 1975

Updated and reaffirmed by President George H. Ebbs, Ph.D., in 2003
A STUDENT…
Is the most important person in this university.
A STUDENT…
Is not an interruption of your work, but the purpose of it.
A STUDENT…
Is not a cold statistic, but a flesh-and-blood human being with
feelings and emotions like your own.
A STUDENT…
Is not someone to argue or match wits with.
A STUDENT…
Is a person who brings us needs–it is our job to fill those needs.
A STUDENT…
Is deserving of the most courteous and attentive
treatment we can provide.
A STUDENT…
Is the person who makes it possible to pay your salary
whether you are faculty or staff.
A STUDENT…
Is the lifeblood of this and every university.
A STUDENT…
Is something you once were, REMEMBER?
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University Information
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ing professionals who want to enhance
is the world’s oldest and largest fully their contributions to the aviation and
accredited university specializing in avia- aerospace organizations that employ them.
tion and aerospace. A truly international The engineering physics doctorate builds
institution, the University educates under- on the University’s solid program of space
graduate and graduate students at its resi- research, which is funded by NASA, the
dential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, National Science Foundation, the U.S. Air
and Prescott, Arizona; at its Worldwide Force, and other agencies.
Campus classroom locations around the These new doctoral programs expand
globe; and through online learning. the applied research opportunities in which
Embry-Riddle offers its students a Embry-Riddle faculty and students assist
wide array of undergraduate and gradu- the aviation/aerospace industry and gov-
ate degree programs in aviation, aerospace, ernmental agencies, among others, in meet-
transportation, business, engineering, and ing real-world challenges.
related high-tech fields. The University’s 185-acre eastern
In 2010, the University launched its campus in Daytona Beach is adjacent to
first doctoral degree programs, the Ph.D. Daytona Beach International Airport, with
in aviation and the Ph.D. in engineering Orlando and Kennedy Space Center each
physics. The aviation doctorate, the first of only an hour’s drive away. Currently under
its kind in the nation, is designed for work- construction at this high-tech campus is
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University Information
the James Hagedorn Aviation Complex, an human factors, aircraft accident investiga-
expansive three-building facility that will tion, and aviation safety; and the Robertson
provide a new location for the campus’s Flight Simulation Center, which contains
flight training operations, aircraft main- Frasca and Airbus A320 flight-training
tenance training, and fleet maintenance. devices. A supersonic wind tunnel and
Another new building, the College of shock tube are among the advanced equip-
Business academic hall, features wireless, ment available for student research projects.
energy-efficient classrooms, computer labs The Worldwide Campus provides edu-
with numerous workstations, and facilities cational opportunities for working civilian
for multidisciplinary research. and military professionals. Its academic
In other highlights, the College of programs are offered through a network
Aviation building at the Daytona Beach of classroom centers located in the United
campus contains air traffic control simu- States, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East
lation and research labs and a weather and through Web-based online learning.
center, while the Lehman Engineering and Based on their unique requirements, class-
Technology Center houses technology for room students can select online courses, and
online learning, decision-support systems, deployed military students can shift from
and three-dimensional modeling. The classroom to 100% online course delivery.
Advanced Flight Simulation Center contains With Worldwide’s new EagleVision tech-
an FAA-certified Level-6 CRJ200 simula- nology, students at different geographical
tor and Level-6 Frasca FTDs that provide locations can receive instruction at the same
a level of on-campus training unique to time.
Embry-Riddle. As aviation and aerospace continue
With active faculty advisement, student to evolve, so does Embry-Riddle. The
teams from the Daytona Beach campus University is committed to the expansion
regularly take top honors in competitions of opportunities for students to work more
such as SAE engineering events and NASA closely with the aviation industry in the
Means Business and in flight competitions United States and in other nations. Guiding
such as NIFA SAFECON and the Women’s the process of evolution are dedicated
Air Race Classic. teachers, administrators, alumni, trustees,
The University’s 539-acre western cam- and advisory board members who share our
pus is located in Prescott, Arizona, 100 students’ love of aviation and who strive to
miles north of Phoenix. The Prescott cam- ensure Embry-Riddle’s continued position
pus features several new high-tech build- as the world’s premier aviation and aero-
ings and facilities, including the Aerospace space university.
Experimental and Fabrication Building, the
Udvar-Hazy Library and Learning Center,
and the Academic Complex. Also of note
are the King Engineering and Technology
Center; the Robertson Aviation Safety
Center, which is dedicated to the study of
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Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

General Procedures
New students are eligible for admission at the beginning of the fall, spring, and summer
terms. High school students may apply at the beginning of their senior year. Applications
received after the priority filing dates will be processed on a space-available basis.
Term Filing Priority Notification Deposit
Fall March 1 Rolling May 1
Spring November 1 Rolling November 1
Summer Term A April 1 Rolling As requested
Summer Term B June 1 Rolling As requested
For more information and to request an mum, 4 years preferred college preparatory
application, contact the Admissions Office at: mathematics; 3 years of social science; and 2
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University years of science including a laboratory sci-
Director of Admissions ence, 3 years preferred. Additional courses
600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. may be required depending on the major
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900 selected. Admitted students usually pres-
(386) 226-6100 or (800) 862-2416 ent more than the minimum requirements.
email address: dbadmit@erau.edu The University reserves the right to change
http://www.embryriddle.edu entrance requirements without prior notice.
First-Year Applicant Standardized Testing

The University defines a first-year candidate SAT I reasoning test or ACT is strongly rec-
as one who is applying for degree status ommended for admission for U.S. citizens
directly from high school. The University and permanent residents. International stu-
offers admission to all applicants who pres- dents, please see page 23 for further admis-
ent an academic record that demonstrates sion requirements.
their ability to graduate. To reach an admis-
sions decision, the following information is English Language Proficiency
considered: overall academic performance
Admissions encourages all of our applicants
and grades, rank in class (if available), and
for whom English is not the primary lan-
standardized test scores. The University’s
guage spoken at home to take the TOEFL
Admissions Office implements established
exam to supplement their verbal SAT I score.
academic policies and requirements that
This information will aid the University in
define the necessary qualifications for admis-
accurately assessing verbal skills. For more
sion.
information about testing dates and loca-
Entrance requirements to the University
tions, contact:
include 4 years of English; 3 years mini-
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TOEFL Services scripts of all college-level work attempted

Educational Testing Service and completed. Transfer candidates who
P.O. Box 6151 have earned fewer than 30 college-level
Princeton, NJ 08541-6151 credit hours are also required to submit
1-609-771-7100 (worldwide) an official final high school transcript. The
1-877-863-3546 minimum grade point average required for
http://www.toefl.org admission to Embry-Riddle is a 2.00 from
-OR- the last institution attended and a combined
The College Board GPA of 2.00. Most successful transfer appli-
5 Columbus Ave. cants present at least a 2.50 (C+) average on a
New York, NY 10023 four-point scale. Applicants with grade point
(212) 713-8000 averages between a 2.00 and a 2.40 will be
-OR- reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
The College Board The University reserves the right to
Box 1025 refuse admission to students who are on pro-
Berkeley, CA 94701 bationary status or who were academically
http://www.collegeboard.com dismissed from other colleges or universities.
For more information, contact the Embry- If the University admits such students, they
Riddle Language Institute at: will be admitted with conditional status.
Daytona Beach Campus
(386) 226-6192 Transfer Credit
fax: (386) 226-6165
email: erli@erau.edu 1. Transfer credit may be granted under the
following conditions:
a. Appropriate coursework completed at
Transcripts another accredited institution with a
The Admissions Office accepts either an grade of A, B, C, P, or equivalent will
official secondary school transcript or the be accepted.
General Education Development Certificate b. Grades are not transferable.
(GED). An official transcript or GED score
c. Previous flight experience may be
report must be sent directly from the issuing accepted in accordance with the
institution to Embry-Riddle. Embry-Riddle policy as stated in the
Advanced Standing section of this
Transfer Applicants chapter. Credit hours are transferable
The University welcomes applicants who if earned at institutions accredited
have demonstrated success at other institu- by the appropriate agency. Academic
tions of higher education. For purposes of credit is accepted without regard to
admission, a transfer student is defined as the date the course was completed. It
is left to the discretion of the student,
any student who has earned college credit
in consultation with the student’s
or military credit after graduating from high
academic advisor, to determine
school. whether to retake the courses
In making transfer admission decisions, when placement testing indicates a
the Admissions Office reviews official tran-
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deficiency. Embry-Riddle has sole career has been interrupted for a minimum
discretion in determining which and of three years due to personal or financial
how many transfer credit hours will be reasons, the care of dependents, or serving
accepted toward degree requirements. time in the U.S. military, Embry-Riddle con-
d. Embry-Riddle evaluates previous siders the student a nontraditional applicant
academic credit on a course-by-course and recognizes that his/her high school
basis. Acceptable transfer work will academic record may not accurately reflect
be indicated on the Embry-Riddle the student’s ability. When reviewing the
transcript. If classes are not applicable student’s application, unique circumstances
to the student’s degree program at are taken into account prior to determin-
Embry-Riddle, they will be considered ing whether the applicant should be a first-
as electives in excess of minimum year or transfer student. If a GED (General
degree requirements. The level of Education Development Certificate) has been
credit (upper or lower division) is earned, an official copy of the results must be
determined by evaluation of the course sent from the issuing agency. The following
at Embry-Riddle. items must be provided by those wishing to
2. Embry-Riddle may, at its discretion, be considered for admission:
require an evaluation examination for 1. Completed application form and $50
any course submitted for transfer credit if application fee (nonrefundable).
there is doubt concerning the equivalency 2. Official copy of high school transcript
of the transfer course with a similar or completion of the General Education
course offered at Embry-Riddle. Embry- Development Test (GED scores must be
Riddle cannot guarantee that courses are sent directly by the testing agency).
transferable. Courses are accepted at the 3. Documentation of activities or full-
discretion of the University. time employment experience (civilian,
3. The transfer student’s records military, or any combination equaling
(transcripts, etc.) will be evaluated three years).
according to the rules and regulations
as described in this catalog, and in Returning Student Applicants
accordance with University policies
in effect at the time of the student’s An Embry-Riddle student whose attendance
admission to a degree program. After at the University is interrupted may be
evaluation, the student will be sent a required to apply for readmission. In such
course-by-course outline of all transfer cases, a new application for admission must
credit accepted by the University. be filed with the Director of Admissions. For
more information, refer to the Continued
Nontraditional Student Enrollment section of the catalog.
Applicants
Nondegree Seeking Applicants
Embry-Riddle acknowledges that full-time
employment experiences often provide the Embry-Riddle recognizes the needs of work-
motivation and discipline to be a successful ing adults who are interested in furthering
student in college. If a student’s academic their education for retraining or for enhanc-
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ing professional skills. Students who meet The College Board

University admission requirements are per- Box 1025
mitted to enroll in courses as special students Berkeley, CA 94701
in a nondegree seeking status. These stu- http://www.collegeboard.com
dents are permitted to continue their enroll- -OR-
ment as long as they maintain satisfactory ACT
academic status or until they file a formal 500 ACT Drive
application for admission as a degree-seek- P.O. Box 168
ing student. Persons interested in applying Iowa City, IA 52243-0168
as nondegree-seeking students can get more (319) 337-1270
information from the Director of Admissions. http://www.act.org
4. TOEFL Scores
International Applicants To be admitted into a degree program,
international students who will not be
Refers to nonresident, nonimmigrant stu-
graduating from an English educational
dents planning to study in the United States
system or for whom English is not the
(typically on an F-1 or a J-1 visa.) The follow-
primary language must submit official
ing items must be provided:
TOEFL scores. The preferred score for
1. Completed application form and $50 admissions is 213 (computer based), 550
application fee (nonrefundable). (paper based), or 79 (IBT-Internet based).
2. Official copy of upper secondary school Students scoring below the preferred
academic records (must be sent directly score may be deferred for enrollment to
from the school to Embry-Riddle). These our Embry-Riddle Language Institute
records must arrive in the Admissions (ERLI). Admission to ERLI does not
Office in the original envelope with an guarantee admission to an Embry-
unbroken seal to be considered official. Riddle degree program. Admissions
Both original language documents and also encourages all applicants for whom
English translations are required. English is not the primary language
3. Standardized Test Scores spoken at home to consider taking the
The SAT I: Reasoning Test or the ACT is SAT I to supplement their TOEFL score.
strongly recommended for admission. This additional information will aid the
Standardized test results are always University in accurately assessing verbal
reviewed in conjunction with your skills. For more information about testing
academic record and are never the sole dates and locations contact:
factor used to determine eligibility. For TOEFL Services
information about the SAT/ACT test Educational Testing Service
dates and locations please contact: P.O. Box 6151
The College Board Princeton, NJ 08541-6151
5 Columbus Ave. 1-609-771-7100 (worldwide)
New York, NY 10023 1-877-0863-3546
(212) 713-8000 http://www.toefl.org
-OR-
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Additional information about the Embry- Inc.

Riddle Language Institute is available by P.O. Box 6908
contacting the program at: Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 275-3530
Daytona Beach Campus
(Request an evaluation relative to courses
(386) 226-6192
in the Embry-Riddle catalog.) (This is the
fax: (386) 226-6165
preferred evaluator service for the Prescott
email: erli@erau.edu
campus.)
5. Transcripts from international
postsecondary institutions. An official Educational Credential Evaluators Inc.
P.O. Box 92970
copy of record of study, grade obtained,
Milwaukee, WI 53202-0970
examinations passed, and any diplomas,
(414) 289-3400
certificates, or degrees received at all (Request course-by-course evaluation.)
secondary, postsecondary, university,
and professional schools attended must Foreign Credential Evaluations Inc.
be sent directly to Embry-Riddle by the 1425 Market Blvd.
Suite 330
school. These records must arrive in
PMB #305
the Admissions Office in the original
Roswell, GA 30338
envelope with an unbroken seal to
(770) 642-1108
be considered official. Both native fax: (770) 641-8381
documents and English translations are
required. In addition, applicants may International Education Research
be required to have these transcripts Foundation Inc.
evaluated by an outside evaluation P.O. Box 66940
Los Angeles, CA 90066
service. If so required, the applicant
(310) 258-9451
will receive specific instructions about
(Request a course-by-course evaluation.)
obtaining the evaluation during the
admission process. The fee charged for Josef Silny & Associates
this service is the responsibility of the P.O. Box 248233
applicant. The service provider must Coral Gables, FL 33124
send the evaluation directly to Embry- (305) 273-1616
email: info@jsilny.com
Riddle. Following is a list of international
(Request course-by-course evaluation.)
translation and evaluation providers
approved by Embry-Riddle: World Education Services (WES)
American Association of Collegiate P.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea Station
Registrars & Admissions Officers New York, NY 10113-0745
(AACRAO) (800) 937-3898 -or- (212) 966-6311
One Dupont Circle, NW fax: (212) 966-6395
Suite 520 email: info@wes.org
Washington, DC 20036-1135 (Request course-by-course evaluation.)
(202) 296-3359 I-20 Requirements for International
fax: (202) 872-8857 Students. Upon application, international
students must submit the following:
Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute
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a. Affidavit of Financial Support for entry visa before departure to the
International Students (see application United States.
booklet) e. The I-20 will be issued to the student
b. Supporting bank letter verifying upon acceptance to the University, if
appropriate funds on deposit.* This all required documentation has been
amount will reflect the amount received.
needed to cover tuition, fees, books,
6. Provide documentation of immunity to
health insurance, and living expenses
for one year, plus $3,000 for each vaccine-preventable diseases as described
accompanying dependent. In the case in material sent from the University.
of sponsored students, an official At enrollment, all students from areas
notification of public or private determined to be endemic or at high risk
sponsorship will take the place of a for tuberculosis will be required to have a
bank letter. A University assistantship tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux test) and
contract does not relieve a student additional medical follow-up as needed
from the requirement to provide and directed by the campus Health
both a financial affidavit and a Services Office.
supporting bank letter, unless waived 7. All flight students must provide an
by the appropriate University official. FAA Medical Certificate, Class I or II,
International students must be fully at least 60 calendar days before the
prepared upon arrival on campus to desired enrollment date. Students who
meet all normal living expenses and do not have access to an FAA-approved
manage their finances for the period of physician may take this exam after
time required to complete the degree.* arriving in the United States.
c. At least 30 days prior to matriculation, International students desiring flight pro-
students accepted for admission must grams will be required to complete federal
submit a $200 advance tuition deposit, screening procedures where applicable.**
along with an admitted student All materials submitted become the
enrollment form to confirm enrollment property of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
to the University. This form will be University and cannot be reproduced,
provided to accepted students by the
returned, or forwarded.
Admissions Office.The deposit will
be held in the student’s account for
one year and will be credited toward SEVIS
tuition during the first semester of SEVIS is the Student and Exchange Visitor
attendance. After one year, if the Information System consisting of a govern-
student has not matriculated, the mental computerized system to maintain
deposit is forfeited. and manage data related to foreign students
d. The I-20 Form must be in the student’s and exchange visitors during their stay in
possession before departure and the United States. This system allows for
presented to the nearest U.S. embassy real-time access to this information and
or consulate to obtain the necessary assists colleges and universities in ensuring
* See application for specific dollar amount requirement. ** Specifics will be provided during application process.
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that students comply with the terms of the (386) 226-6192

visas. For more information about SEVIS fax: (386) 226-6165
and visa requirements, please refer to the email: erli@erau.edu
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(ICE) Web site at http://www.ice.gov/ Admitted Student Information
sevis/.
Domestic students accepted for admission
must submit a $200 advance tuition deposit
English as a Second Language– by the stated date. This deposit confirms
Embry-Riddle Language Institute attendance to the University and is credited
(ERLI) toward the first semester’s tuition.
The Embry-Riddle Language Institute (ERLI) If you decide to accept our offer of
is an intensive English program provid- admission for the fall term, you must sub-
ing English language instruction and cul- mit the tuition deposit by the Candidates
tural orientation to non-native speakers of Common Reply date of May 1. Spring term
English. Most of our students plan to attend deposit date is Nov. 1. Summer term deposit
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, but dates are April 1 for summer A and May 1
we also welcome others who want only to for summer B.
improve their English language ability. If you The deposit will be held in the student’s
desire to become more proficient in listening, account for one year in case the student
speaking, reading, and writing the English enrolls during that year. After one year the
language, this intensive English program is deposit is forfeited.
for you. Students benefit from a computer A student who cancels the application
laboratory with up-to-date language-learning at any point in the admissions process may
software and TOEFL preparation software. reactivate the application without a fee for
Students who wish to attend Embry-Riddle one year at any time up to the admissions
Aeronautical University can be granted deadline for the same semester of the fol-
conditional acceptance pending completion lowing academic year. After one year, a new
of our program or a passing TOEFL score, application, fee, and supporting documents
assuming they meet all other University must be submitted.
admission requirements. Eligible students
are also able to earn a part-time recom- Advanced Standing
mendation after successful completion of Advanced standing may be awarded for
a semester at ERLI, which allows them to prior learning achieved through postsecond-
begin their University studies while continu- ary education, testing, work and/or training
ing their English language studies. Other experience, or programs completed before
benefits of our program include field trips, enrollment at Embry-Riddle. Students who
social events, and full access to all Embry- feel their background warrants consideration
Riddle Aeronautical University facilities. for advanced standing not already granted
For more information please contact: for specific courses may request course
Embry-Riddle Language Institute equivalency examinations. Flight experience
600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. will be evaluated in accordance with proce-
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dures outlined later in this section. scores must be submitted before the
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure student’s initial enrollment as a degree
that all documentation is submitted to the candidate. The number of credit hours
University. This information can either be recognized by Embry-Riddle for these
sent with the application for admission or examinations in various disciplines are as
mailed under separate cover. Formal applica- follows:
tion for advanced standing for flight training Communications 6 credit hours
must be made before the end of the student’s Humanities 6 credit hours
first semester of attendance at the appropri- Social Sciences 6 credit hours
ate campus. Natural Sciences 6 credit hours
All academic evaluations for advanced Mathematics 6 credit hours
standing will be completed before the end of 3. The University has approved certain
the student’s first semester of attendance at, CLEP subject examinations, Defense
or readmission to, the University. The stu- Activity for Non-Traditional Educational
dent will be given a copy of the completed Support (DANTES) examinations, and
official evaluation and have 30 calendar days Excelsior College Examination (ECE)
to question the credit awarded. Advanced for award of credit as applicable to the
standing and transfer credit granted in student’s program. Scores from these
accordance with these procedures will be examinations must be submitted before
authenticated by the Admissions Office and initial enrollment as a degree candidate
maintained by the campus Records Office. to be officially evaluated for credit.
Documentation that may be submitted for Credit for these examinations may not be
consideration toward advanced standing applied toward the last 30 credit hours
includes military training, FAA certificates, required for a bachelor degree or the last
credit for examination scores, and profes- 15 credit hours required for an associate
sional experience. Credit may be awarded as degree.
follows:
4. Training in military service schools will be
1. The University offers advanced considered for credit by each curriculum
placement credit toward a college degree division, based on the recommendation of
to those students who present official the American Council on Education.
College Entrance Examination Board
5. Students who hold a pilot certificate
(CEEB) Advanced Placement Test scores
may be eligible for advanced standing.
of 3 or better on any examination. Up to
Advanced standing based on a pilot
30 hours of International Baccalaureate
certificate may be awarded for the
(IB) credit may be earned for official test
appropriate flight course. A student who
scores of 4 or higher.
received college credit for their flight
2. Embry-Riddle follows the standards training may be eligible for advanced
recommended by the American Council standing for certain academic courses.
on Education for awarding credit for Contact the Aeronautical Science
the College Level Examination Program Department for a determination of the
(CLEP) general examinations. To be exact amount of credit to be awarded.
officially evaluated for credit, the test
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In any case, advanced standing credit Degree Completion Program/

must be applied for during the first Active Duty Military Personnel
semester. To obtain credit, the applicable
FAA certificate must be presented at the All branches of the armed services offer vari-
time that the advance standing request ous “Bootstrap” and degree completion pro-
is made. All advanced standing credit grams. Embry-Riddle welcomes applications
for flight courses will be recorded on from qualified military personnel seeking to
academic transcripts at Embry-Riddle. participate in such programs.
6. Students holding a Commercial Pilot Applications must be submitted by
Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot established deadlines. Upon receipt of the
Certificate, with significant recent student’s application and supporting docu-
experience beyond the basic certification ments, the University will evaluate previous
level, may petition for additional credit. college coursework, military education, and
Students may be required to complete a work experience to determine eligibility for
flight evaluation or successfully complete advanced standing. Each applicant receives a
a flight course on campus before copy of the University evaluation form stat-
becoming eligible to enroll in any off- ing specifically the courses for which credit
campus Embry-Riddle affiliated airline has been given.
training program. All certificate levels
refer to U.S. FAA certificates. Foreign Immunizations
certificate holders must convert their To register for classes, entering students
licenses to FAA-issued certificates prior born after Dec. 31, 1956, must submit certi-
to any credit being awarded. fied proof of immunization with two doses
7. Students who hold the FAA Airframe of MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) vac-
and Powerplant Certificate may receive cine. These immunizations must have been
advanced standing. administered after the student’s first birth-
8. The Aeronautics degree awards college day with live virus vaccines. Students living
credit based on an individual’s past on campus must also show proof of menin-
training and job experience in an gitis and hepatitis B vaccinations or sign and
aviation-related field. A description of submit a waiver to decline them. For more
advanced standing applicable to the information, refer to the University’s Medical
Aeronautics degree may be found in Report Form.
the Academic Programs section of the
catalog. FAA Medical Certificate
9. A student who possesses qualifications Each student who is accepted as a flight stu-
not listed above and who believes dent must submit a copy of the FAA Medical
that his/her background warrants Certificate, Class I or II, at least 60 calendar
consideration for advanced standing days prior to the desired enrollment date.
may submit appropriate evidence of
credentials for evaluation.
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Graduate Admissions General Criteria

Embry-Riddle seeks graduate students of Applicants must possess an earned baccalau-
good character who have demonstrated reate degree or equivalent.
scholastic achievement and capacity for If earned in the United States, this degree
future growth. Our admission process is must be from an appropriately accredited
aimed at identifying the best students who college, university, or program.
show the potential to succeed in one of our If earned outside the United States, the
graduate programs. We use the guidelines in degree must be from an institution that
the next section to determine which appli- offers a degree program that is equivalent to
cants are to be granted full admission to a one in an appropriately accredited college,
graduate program. Students who fail to meet university, or program in the United States.
these guidelines but who are judged to have Applicants educated at foreign schools may
potential for success in a graduate program be required to submit an evaluation by sub-
may be granted conditional admission (submitting official certified documentation of
ject, of course, to openings in the graduate their educational achievements to an inter-
program). Students admitted under condi- national education evaluation organization
tional status will have to prove their ability specified by Embry-Riddle.
to pursue a graduate program by meeting A well-defined process will be used to
specific performance criteria after matricula- determine whether a student is fully quali-
tion at the University. fied for admission to a specific graduate pro-
Admission actions are often taken in the gram. Criteria for making this judgment will
anticipation of the applicant successfully include academic record, work experience,
completing the baccalaureate or some other professional activities, publications, recom-
admission requirement. Admission granted mendations, written statements, and inter-
by such actions is provisional and is auto- views, as appropriate.
matically rescinded if the applicant fails to Articulation of applicable courses to
meet the requirement before the specified meet program requirements or course pre-
date for the start of graduate study. requisites may be required as a condition of
Specific programs may require that admission.
potential degree candidates display a mas- In most cases, students required to
tery of a number of topical areas critical to complete undergraduate prerequisites as
the initiation of graduate-level study in their conditions of their admission will receive
fields. Candidates are informed of these conditional status admission. Upon success-
requirements along with their notification of ful completion of the appropriate under-
acceptance. graduate prerequisite courses, these students
Any questions relating to the criteria will transition to full graduate student status.
or any other aspect of the admissions pro- While in conditional status, these students
cess should be addressed to the Graduate are not eligible for assistantship opportuni-
Admissions Office on the Daytona Beach or ties.
Prescott campus.
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Program-Specific Criteria Students with a Bachelor of Science or

equivalent degree in other engineering dis-
In addition to the general criteria for admis- ciplines, mathematics, or physical science,
sion, some of our graduate programs have who otherwise meet the requirements for
additional program-specific admission crite- full admission, may also be admitted to the
ria. MSAE or MAE program.
Master of Science in Aeronautics (MSA) Master of Business Administration
Applicants for admission to the MSA pro- (MBA)
gram must have prerequisite knowledge in Applicants for admission to the MBA pro-
the areas of gram are required to take the Graduate
• Psychology Management Admission Test (GMAT) prior
• Economics to matriculation. Students who have not
taken the GMAT and/or achieved the mini-
• Computer Applications mum score will not be permitted to register
• Mathematics for MBA classes regardless of their status.
If they do not possess such knowl- Coordinators may waive the requirement
edge, they may be required to register for if another master degree has been com-
undergraduate prerequisite courses in these pleted. The student should possess a strong
areas. The student should possess a strong academic record, generally evidenced by a
academic record, generally evidenced by a CGPA of 3.00 or higher.
CGPA of 3.00 or higher. If the CGPA is lower Upon completion of the admission pro-
than 3.00, the GRE exam will be required. cess, but before classes begin, students are
required to complete an MBA preparatory
Master of Science in Aerospace system of learning units. The system used is
Engineering (MSAE) and Master of not for Embry-Riddle credit, but is an assess-
Aerospace Engineering (MAE) ment-based system that must be completed
An applicant’s degree should be a Bachelor to demonstrate the student possesses the
of Science degree in Aeronautical or required prerequisite knowledge necessary to
Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent. If begin the MBA program. The system must be
earned in the United States, the degree must completed before class enrollment is allowed.
be from an ABET-accredited program. The For information on GMAT
student should possess a strong academic Administration, see http://www.mba.com.
record, generally evidenced by a CGPA of
Master of Science in Human Factors and
3.00 or higher. During the course of study
Systems (MSHFS)
the student will not be permitted more than
three C's in order to continue in the program. Applicants for admission to the MSHFS pro-
Furthermore, if the student fails a course gram must have prerequisite knowledge in
during the course of study he/she will be the areas of
dismissed from the program. The GRE exam, • Psychology
although not required, will be considered for • Statistics
scholarship/assistantship purposes if scores
If they do not possess such knowledge,
are submitted.
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they may be required to register for under- in engineering, physics, chemistry, or

graduate prerequisite courses in these mathematics. The GRE exam, although not
areas. The student should possess a strong required, is strongly encouraged for this
academic record, generally evidenced by a degree program. The student must possess a
CGPA of 3.0 or higher. strong academic record, generally evidenced
Applicants to the MSHFS program must by a CGPA of 3.00 or higher.
submit GRE scores.
Note: The MSHFS program starts new Conditional Admission
students only in the Fall semester of each
academic year. All applications submitted 1. Students who fail to satisfy the
will be processed for a Fall admission date. guidelines for full admission but are
judged to have potential for success in
Master of Software Engineering (MSE) a graduate program may be granted
Applicants for admission to the MSE pro- conditional admission. Students admitted
gram must have prerequisite knowledge in under conditional status must prove their
the areas of ability to pursue a graduate program
• Discrete Mathematics by meeting specific performance criteria
after matriculation at the University.
• Data Structures and Algorithms
2. Students admitted on conditional status
• Computing Systems (operating systems, will be monitored closely as to scholarly
computer architecture) performance. Students who are admitted
• Programming involving high-level conditionally will be on conditional
language (for example, C/C++, JAVA, status until they have completed nine
Ada, Visual Basic) hours of graduate work. During this
period, students may receive no grade
If they do not possess such knowl-
lower than a B. Students will not be
edge, they may be required to register for
permitted to repeat courses during this
undergraduate prerequisite courses in these
period.
areas. The student should possess a strong
academic record, generally evidenced by a 3. The conditions of admission will be
CGPA of 3.00 or higher, along with a credit- communicated to applicants in the letter
able background in computing. of admission. Students are fully admitted
The GRE exam, although not required, to the program when the conditions have
is strongly encouraged for this degree pro- been properly satisfied.
gram. For consideration of fellowship and
assistantship award programs offered by the Procedures for Admission
Department of Computing, GRE scores are Applications will not be processed until all
required. required documents are received. Appli
Master of Science in Engineering cations received after the submission dead
Physics (MSEP) lines stated in the following sections will be
processed as quickly as possible, but accep
Applicants for admission to the MSEP pro-
tance for admission may not be early enough
gram must possess a baccalaureate degree
for the applicant to begin the program as
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soon as desired. From the day of the receipt of a bachelor degree is required.
of all application documentation, admission b. Course descriptions for all graduate
notifications are usually sent within three coursework to be considered for
weeks. transfer.
Daytona Beach applicants should submit
their applications for admission to 3. Statement of objectives. The statement
of objectives is an important part of
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University your application. You should give your
Graduate Admissions Office reasons for wishing to do graduate
600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. work in the field you have chosen,
Daytona Beach, FL 32114 incorporating your interests and your
(800) 388-3728 - or - (386) 226-6176 background as well as your long-term
fax: (386) 226-7070 professional goals, defining how Embry-
Financial Aid: (800) 943-6279 Riddle’s programs support those interests
email: graduate.admissions@erau.edu and goals. This should be at least three or
http://www.erau.edu/graduate
four paragraphs.
Prescott applicants should submit their
application to 4. Three graduate applicant reference
forms, two academic and one
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University professional.
Graduate Admissions Office
3700 Willow Creek Road
5. Resume. A current resume outlining
Prescott, AZ 86301-3720 your education, work experience, special
(800) 888-3728 - or - (928) 777-6993 activities, and awards.
fax: (928) 777-6958 6. Assistantships. If interested in
email: prmsss@erau.edu assistantship opportunities, submit
http://www.erau.edu/graduate an assistantship application declaring
your interest in research, teaching,
United States Citizens and or administrative fields. Indicate any
Permanent Residents of the special skills that you feel may qualify
United States you for an assistantship. To be eligible
for an assistantship, a student must
All applicants must submit the following have a minimum 3.00 GPA in their
items to the Graduate Admissions Office undergraduate degree and have full
prior to the application deadline: graduate status (conditional admission
1. Completed application form and $50 eliminates a student from eligibility until
application fee. Please note: Permanent all conditions are removed). Additional
residents must provide a photocopy of departmental restrictions and test scores
their ARC (Alien Registration Card). are required for some positions.
2. Transcripts. 7. Test Scores.
a. Official sealed transcripts for all college a. MBA applicants should have GMAT
coursework earned (both graduate scores sent directly to Embry-Riddle
and undergraduate). Transcripts must by the testing agency. For more
be sent directly from the institutions information on the GMAT exam, refer
attended to Embry-Riddle. A minimum to http://www.mba.com. Indicate
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school code number 5190. I-20 Requirements for

b. GRE scores, although not required by International Students
all programs, are desired for review
by some program coordinators. See Upon application, international students
specific requirements under the who require an initial or renewed student
program of your choice in this section visa must submit the following:
of the catalog. For more information on 1. An affidavit of financial support and
the GRE exam, refer to www.gre.org. a supporting bank letter verifying
Indicate school code 5190. appropriate funds on deposit. Please
All materials submitted become the property refer to the student’s acceptance
of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University packet for the specific dollar amount
and cannot be reproduced, returned, or for- requirement. This amount will reflect
warded. the amount needed to cover tuition,
fees, books, health insurance, and living
Special Requirements for expenses for one year, plus $3,000
for each accompanying dependent.
International Applicants In the case of sponsored students, an
Embry-Riddle is authorized under federal official notification of public or private
laws to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. sponsorship will take the place of a
An international applicant is defined as a bank letter. A University assistantship
nonresident, nonimmigrant applicant enter- contract does not relieve a student
ing the United States on a nontourist visa. from the requirement to provide both a
In addition to the above required docu- financial affidavit and a supporting bank
ments, international applicants must also letter, unless waived by the appropriate
submit the following: University official. International students
1. All applicants whose native language must be fully prepared upon arrival
is not English, or who were educated on campus to meet all normal living
at schools where English was not the expenses and manage their finances for
language of instruction in all disciplines, the period of time required to complete
must submit their official TOEFL scores the degree.
sent directly from the testing authority. 2. The I-20 Form must be in the student’s
The minimum acceptable score is 550 possession before departure and must
written/213 computer-based/79 iTOEFL. be presented to the nearest U.S. embassy
2. In addition to official sealed transcripts, or consulate to obtain the necessary
for any transcript not in English, a entry visa before departure to the United
notarized English translation must also States.
be submitted. The I-20 will be issued to the student
upon admission to the University, if all
required documentation has been received.
These rules and procedures apply equally
to international students already studying in
the United States who wish to pursue gradu-
ate study at Embry-Riddle. The only excep-
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tion is that they must follow the procedures account for one year and will be credited
required by the U.S. Bureau of Immigration toward tuition during the first semester of
and Customs Enforcement to obtain attendance. After one year, if a student has
approval for the transfer. Students should not matriculated, the deposit is forfeited.
seek the assistance of the international stu
dent advisor at their current university to Credit for Prior Academic Work
assist them with the transfer procedures. and for Courses Taken at Other
Transfer students should contact their cur- Institutions
rent school’s International Student Service
Office and request that their SEVIS record be Students applying prior academic work
released to Embry-Riddle at the end of their toward their Embry-Riddle graduate pro-
last semester at their current school. This will gram requirements must submit appropriate
allow our admissions office to issue a new documentation for such credit as part of the
I-20. admission process. The request must be in
writing and must be accompanied by official
Admission Time Limit transcripts or equivalent evidence of such
work. Requests must be approved by the
Applicants who have been accepted for academic department chair or their designee.
admission into Embry-Riddle graduate pro- Prior academic work and courses taken
grams must enroll in Embry-Riddle gradu- at other institutions by veteran students
ate courses in one year from the date of the and/or other eligible students receiving
semester for which they were accepted. Veterans Education Benefits will be evalu-
Those who do not enroll in the specified time ated and credit granted as appropriate and
period must reapply for admission according will be reported to the DVA as required by
to the regulations and procedures in effect at law.
the time of reapplication. Credit (called transfer credit) may be
A student who cancels the application received for graduate work done at another
at any point in the application process may appropriately accredited college or univer-
reactivate the application at any time up to sity.
one year from the date of application. After Credit (called escrow credit) may be
one year, a new application, fee, and sup- received for certain graduate courses taken
porting documents must be submitted. by Embry-Riddle undergraduates.
Credit may be received for certain gradu-
Admission Deposit ate courses taken as nondegree graduate
At least 30 calendar days prior to matricula- work or as part of another (completed or
tion, admitted students must submit a $200 noncompleted) Embry-Riddle graduate
tuition deposit, along with an admitted degree program. When transferring from one
student enrollment form to confirm enroll- Embry-Riddle graduate program to another
ment at the University. This form is pro- this credit may include prior work on a GRP
vided to admitted students by the Office of or thesis.
International and Graduate Admissions. The combined total credit applied to
The deposit will be held in the student’s an Embry-Riddle graduate degree may not
exceed 12 credit hours.
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In order to satisfy a graduate degree A student may not be enrolled in more

program requirement, the academic work than one degree program. Upon comple-
for which such credit is sought must be tion of an Embry-Riddle graduate degree
determined to be specifically relevant to program, a student may elect to apply to
the applicant’s graduate degree program at another graduate degree program at this
Embry-Riddle. The content of the applicable university. After meeting admissions require-
course or other program should be used ments and receiving notification of accep-
to determine the nature of the credit to be tance, a student may request that up to 12
applied to the student’s degree requirement. hours of credit be transferred to the new
The appropriate Daytona Beach or Prescott degree program if the hours are applicable to
academic department chair or designee shall the newly elected degree program. The trans-
make these determinations. fer of these hours is at the discretion of the
Credit will be granted only if the stu- appropriate college dean or their designee.
dent demonstrated performance expected
of a graduate student at Embry-Riddle (in Intra-University Transfer
the case of graduate courses, this normally
means that the course was completed with a Graduate students who have matriculated
B or better [3.00 on a 4.00 system]). on either the Daytona Beach, Prescott, or
Credit for academic work used to satisfy Worldwide Campuses who are continuously
the requirements of an undergraduate degree enrolled students, and who have met their
will not be accepted toward the requirements financial obligations on the campus where
for a graduate degree. they matriculated, may transfer from one
Credit will generally be accepted only for campus to the other. Transfers are not auto-
courses that were completed in the seven- matic and certain conditions must be met.
year period immediately preceding the date Additionally, a vacancy must exist in the pro-
that the student begins classes. gram to which the student wishes to transfer,
Permission to obtain graduate credit for either permanently or as a visiting student.
courses to be taken outside the University Students are urged to begin this process
after matriculation must be granted by the at least 45 days before the first day of classes
academic department chair or designee. in order to avoid any interruption in the
The last nine hours of graduate credit on progress toward their degree.
a degree program must be earned at Embry-
Riddle.
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Academic Regulations and Procedures
Undergraduate Regulations and Schedule of Classes and

Procedures Registration
All Embry-Riddle students are responsible Students are required to register for each
for knowing all academic regulations and term of enrollment. Most students will be
procedures required for continued atten- allowed to register via Web registration.
dance at the University. Academic regu- However, first-year students and students
lations and procedures are presented in in academic difficulty will be denied access
University publications such as this catalog, to Web registration. They must see their aca-
the Student Handbook, the Flight Operations demic advisor for approval of course selec-
Manual, the Residence Hall Regulations tion prior to registration. Once the schedule
pamphlet, the Curriculum Manual, and the is approved the advisor will release their
Academic Policies and Procedures Manual. hold allowing them to register on the Web.
These documents are available for reference Registration for flight blocks is conducted
at campus records offices, student govern- one week ahead of regular registration and
ment offices, and academic departments must be accomplished in person at the flight
throughout the University. A student who line. Registration must be completed and
requires clarification of any policy or regula- payment of all tuition deposits and fees
tion should seek help from his/her academic must be made according to instructions
advisor, program coordinator, or the Office published by the campus Records Office.
of Records and Registration. University Students are not officially enrolled until they
regulations will not be waived because a stu- complete all phases of registration, including
dent pleads ignorance of established policies financial requirements.
and procedures. Penalties will be charged for late pay-
The University reserves the right to ment of fees. Late registration will be
change curricula and academic regulations allowed during the first five days if unusual
and procedures without notice or obligation. circumstances prevent the student from reg-
Such changes are published in the next cata- istering during the scheduled period. Except
log. for flight courses, registration will not be
Students should consult the graduate allowed after the last day of late registra-
section of this catalog for academic policies tion. Special circumstances can be appealed
and regulations for graduate programs. through the dean of the college. Due to the
scheduling requirements associated with
Academic Advising flight training, flight course registration con-
tinues throughout the term.
Each new student is assigned an academic A schedule of classes is prepared for
advisor. Academic advisors help students each term at all locations served by the
choose and schedule academic programs University. The University reserves the right
that meet their educational goals. to make necessary and appropriate adjust-
Academic advisors post their scheduled ments to the published schedule to include
office hours and students should call on them cancellation or rescheduling of any class.
frequently and whenever assistance is needed.
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Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Procedures
Class Attendance 1. Plagiarism: Presenting as one’s own the

ideas, words, or products of another.
Because regular attendance and punctual- Plagiarism includes use of any source to
ity are expected in all courses, attendance complete academic assignments without
may be included in the grading criteria of an proper acknowledgment of the source.
individual class. Absences are counted from
2. Cheating is a broad term that includes
the first scheduled meeting of the class.
the following:
Because minimum contact hour require-
a. Giving or receiving help from
ments have been imposed by the FAA for
unauthorized persons or materials
certain classes leading to FAA certificates, during examinations.
attendance requirements in those courses
are rigorously enforced. Explanations for all b. The unauthorized communication
absences should be given to the instructor in of examination questions prior to,
advance whenever possible. during, or following administration of
the examination.
A final examination is normally given
in each course at the end of the term. A stu- c. Collaboration on examinations or
dent who misses a final examination without assignments expected to be individual
advance permission from the instructor may work.
be assigned a failing grade (F) for the course. d. Fraud and deceit, which include
A grade of incomplete (I) may be given if the knowingly furnishing false or
student has obtained advance permission misleading information or failing to
from the instructor or can provide satisfac- furnish appropriate information when
tory evidence that the absence could not be requested, such as when applying for
prevented. admission to the University.
Flight block attendance is mandatory, Students exhibiting the following undesir-
and missed flight activities (orals, simula- able acts of conduct may be suspended or
tors, and flights) will result in loss of letter dismissed from the University. Criminal acts
grades for the flight course. The Embry- must be reported to the appropriate law
Riddle Flight Operations manual explains enforcement and University authorities.
detailed policies for flight cancellations. 1. Unauthorized alteration or misuse of
one’s own or another’s academic records
Academic Integrity/Conduct or transcripts.
Embry-Riddle is committed to maintaining 2. Forging, altering, falsifying, destroying,
and upholding intellectual integrity. All stu- or unauthorized use of a University
dents, faculty, and staff have obligations to document, record, or identification.
prevent violations of academic integrity and This includes using the logo, stationery,
take corrective action when they occur. The or business cards of the University or
adjudication process will include the sanc- otherwise identifying oneself as an agent
tion imposed on students who commit the of the University for personal, non-
following academic violations, which may University business.
include a failing grade on the assignment, a
failing grade for the course, suspension, or
dismissal from the University:
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3. Misuse of computing facilities and/or GPA at the end of the summer semester will
security violations, including attempted be used for spring eligibility.
violations of computing facilities.
4. Conduct that disrupts the educational Grading System
process of the University. The following indicators, used on grade
reports and transcripts, signify the quality of
Unit of Credit a student’s academic performance.
Semester credits are used throughout the
Grade
University system. Transferred quarter hours Letter Student Points
will be converted to semester credit hours on Grade Performance Per Credit
Hour
the following basis: A quarter hour equals
two-thirds of a semester hour. A Superior 4
B Above average 3
Course Load Status C Average 2
Twelve credit hours constitute the minimum D Below average 1
load for full-time student status during the
F Failure 0
fall and spring terms. The minimum load for
full-time student status during each summer Withdrawal from the
WF 0
University-Failing
term is six credit hours. Students enrolled
in fewer credits than the minimum full-time W Withdrawal from a course 0
load are classified as part-time. All audited AU Audit 0
courses and courses taken for credit are I Passing but incomplete 0
counted in determining the student’s load
P Passing grade (credit) 0
for a term.
The normal maximum load is 16 hours S Satisfactory (noncredit) 0
during spring and fall semesters or nine T Transfer credit 0
hours during summer terms. A student o grade submitted by
N
whose cumulative grade point average N instructor 0
(GPA) is 3.00 or higher may register for Credit by means other
an overload with advance approval of the X than course equivalency 0
appropriate program coordinator/chair. examinations
A student with more than 27 completed XP Credit by course 0
credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 3.00 equivalency exam
or higher may enroll for up to 18 credit IP In progress 0
hours, in a fall or spring semester, with no NC No credit awarded 0
increase in tuition for hours over the block.
Completed credit hours and a cumula-
tive GPA at the end of the spring semester
Classification of Students
will be used for fall semester eligibility. Students are classified at the end of each
Completed credit hours and a cumulative semester based on the total number of credit
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hours earned in accordance with the follow- of spring and fall terms and the second week
ing schedule: of summer terms.
First-Year: fewer than 28 hours
Sophomore: 28-57 hours Auditing a Course (AU)
Junior: 58-87 hours Because students audit a course solely to
Senior: 88 hours or more enhance their knowledge, academic credit
is not granted toward degree requirements
Grade Reports for audited courses. Students may change
Final grades are issued at the end of each their registration from audit to credit dur-
term. Students can access their grades imme- ing the add period only. They may change
diately after they are posted, via Student from credit to audit until the last day of the
Online Services. withdrawal period. When a student audit-
The University is prohibited from releas- ing a course fails to maintain satisfactory
ing grade information without the express attendance, as determined by the instructor, a
written authorization of the student. Such grade of W will be assigned.
authorization must be granted each term
because blanket authorizations are prohib- Withdrawing from a Course (W)
ited by law. Students receive the grade W if they with-
draw from a course by the end of the 10th
Grade Point Averages: week of spring and fall terms and the fourth
GPA, CGPA week of summer terms. If they withdraw
from a course after this period, they receive
A term grade point average (GPA) and
an F. If students stop attending their classes
cumulative grade point average (CGPA)
and fail to withdraw from the University, an
are computed for each student after every
F is assigned for each course in which they
term. The GPA is calculated by dividing the
were enrolled.
number of grade points earned during the
Students may not drop or withdraw
term by the number of hours attempted in
from a basic skills course without written
that period. The CGPA is determined by
permission from the chair of the department
dividing the total number of grade points
offering the course.
by the total number of hours attempted at
Students are not permitted to drop or
the University. Grade points and hours at-
withdraw from a course while a charge of
tempted are accrued in courses graded A, B,
academic dishonesty is pending. Students
C, D, F, and WF only.
who withdraw from a flight course before
their initial attempt at the final phase check
Dropping a Course receive a W.
Students may drop a course, with no nota-
tion of course enrollment on their tran- Withdrawal from the University
scripts, during the drop period only. The
drop period extends through the third week Students who leave the University for any
reason must conduct an exit interview with
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the Academic Support Center and officially may be repeated only once, a student may
process a withdrawal clearance through the repeat any University course. The grade for
Office of Records and Registration. When a each attempt will appear on the student’s
student withdraws from the University after permanent academic record. In determining
the end of the scheduled withdrawal period, the student’s CGPA, the grade for subsequent
a WF grade will be assigned for all courses attempts at a course replaces the previous
in which the student is enrolled unless an grade a maximum of two times.
exception is granted for medical reasons or
other extenuating circumstances. Course Equivalency Exams
Students who believe they possess sufficient
Incomplete Grades (I) knowledge and who have not previously
In exceptional cases, faculty may assign the failed that particular course may apply to
temporary grade of incomplete (I) if a stu- take the course equivalency examination for
dent is unable to complete the required work a limited number of courses. Course equiva-
in a course because of medical emergency, lency examinations must be completed prior
death in the family, military duty, or other to the time the student reaches the last 30
extenuating circumstances. If a student does credits for a bachelor’s degree.
not complete the course within the speci- A nonrefundable fee is charged for
fied period of the following term, the grade I administering each equivalency exam.
automatically converts to an F. Because students may take a course equiva-
The period to convert an incomplete I lency exam only once for each course, those
grade extends through the fourth week of failing a course equivalency examination
the subsequent term or the third week of the must enroll in and complete the course to
subsequent summer terms. receive credit. Students submit their applica-
tions to the chair of the academic department
Incomplete Flight Courses (IP) offering the course.
Because the length of time required to
complete flight courses varies and may not
Dean’s List and Honor Roll
coincide with the end of the academic term, To be eligible for term honors, students
the temporary grade IP is assigned for flight must have maintained at least a 2.00 CGPA
courses in which students are still active. If and must not have received a D or F during
the course is not subsequently completed the term. In addition, students must have
the following term or extended further by achieved a term GPA of 3.50-4.00 for inclu-
the department chair, the grade IP automati- sion on the Dean’s List or 3.20-3.49 for inclu-
cally converts to an F. The grade of IP will sion on the Honor Roll. A term is defined as
be maintained until such time as the student one term (full-time status). Additionally, the
completes the course and receives a letter appropriate notation is made to the student’s
grade. academic transcript.
Repeating a Course Academic Warning, Probation,

With the exception of flight courses, which Suspension, and Dismissal
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Warning readmitted is on probationary status until

A student whose cumulative grade point the CGPA has been raised to 2.00. If the term
average (CGPA) is less than 2.00 for one term GPA falls below 2.00 during the probation-
is placed on academic warning. ary period, the student is dismissed. Any
previously suspended student who has
Probation been restored to good standing but whose
A student whose CGPA is less than 2.00 academic performance subsequently deterio-
for two consecutive terms is placed on aca- rates to a level that would qualify for initial
demic probation. Students on probation are suspension is dismissed. Academic dismissal
classified as students not in good standing is final and the student will not be readmit-
and may not serve as elected members of ted to the University.
the Student Government Association, may When a change of grade or the conver-
not participate in intercollegiate athletics sion of the grade I changes a student’s aca-
as members of a University team, may not demic status, the previous academic status
serve on the editorial staff of a campus pub- of warning, probation, or suspension is
lication, and will lose eligibility for financial removed and does not become part of the
aid programs. The academic programs of student’s permanent record.
students on warning or probation may be
restricted. Students who are placed on aca- Suspension and Dismissal
demic probation will be allowed to complete for Cause
any flight course in which they are currently
enrolled. However, they will not be allowed The University reserves the right to suspend
to enroll in subsequent flight courses until or dismiss a student at any time and without
they return to good academic standing. A further reason, if the student exhibits the fol-
student who has a term GPA of less than lowing undesirable conduct:
1.00 may also be placed on academic pro- 1. Actions that pose a risk to the health,
bation or suspension in accordance with safety, or property of members of the
University academic policies. University community, including, but
not limited to, other students, faculty,
Suspension staff, administrative officers, or the
A student whose CGPA is less than 2.00 for student himself/herself.
three consecutive terms, or a student on aca- 2. Conduct that disrupts the educational
demic probation whose CGPA at the end of process of the University.
the subsequent period is below 2.00, is sus- 3. Any other just cause.
pended from the University unless the stu-
dent maintains a term GPA greater than 2.00.
A student who has a term GPA of less
Readmission
than 1.00 may be suspended or placed on A student who has been suspended from
academic probation. the University for any reason must apply for
readmission with the same campus to the
Dismissal Office of Records and Registration.
A student who has been suspended and A student who has been academically
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suspended may apply for readmission after Change of Degree Program

12 calendar months following the suspen-
sion or after completing a minimum of 15 Students may apply to change their degree
hours of academic credit with a CGPA of programs if they meet academic qualifica-
2.50 or higher from an accredited institution. tions and if the degree program is not at
If the University readmits such students, capacity. The student should contact the
they will be admitted with probationary sta- program coordinator of the new program to
tus. initiate the application. Once the student is
accepted into the new degree program they
should contact the program coordinator of
Areas of Concentration their current program to complete the pro-
and Minor Courses of Study cess.
Areas of concentration give students special- When a student elects to change degree
ized preparation in a degree program. Minor programs, the requirements of the catalog in
courses of study are coherent academic effect at the time the request was approved
programs designed to satisfy students’ apply, with certain exceptions. Students con-
personal interests and to meet their profes- sidering such changes should contact their
sional needs. Students may consult with academic advisor or department chair to
their program coordinators if assistance is determine how they will be affected.
needed in choosing areas of concentration or
minors. Once a decision is reached, students Two Degrees of the Same Rank
who wish to declare an area of concentra-
To earn a second baccalaureate degree, stu-
tion or minor should contact Records and
dents must complete a minimum of 25% of
Registration. Some minor courses of study
coursework over and above that required
are not open to students pursuing particular
for the declared primary degree. At least 60
degree programs. A minor must be in a dis-
credit hours must be completed in residence
cipline outside the student’s major field of
at the University and at least two-thirds
study.
additional credit hours must be 300-400 level
The student becomes subject to the
courses.
requirements of the minor as stated in the
catalog in effect at the time of matriculation
or the current catalog in effect at the time the Continuous Enrollment
minor is declared. The department/program Students are considered to be continuously
chair responsible for a particular minor enrolled, regardless of the number of hours
determines how students fulfill deficits in for which they register, unless they:
credits for a minor and certifies that students 1. Enroll at another institution without
are qualified to receive the minor. advance written approval.
Areas of concentration and minor courses 2. Fail to enroll in at least one course at
of study are posted on the student’s academic Embry-Riddle in any two calendar year
transcript at the time the student graduates period.
with a baccalaureate degree.
3. Have been suspended or dismissed
from the University.
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Students failing to maintain continuous specific department chair that the petitioned
enrollment for any reason are required to courses are equivalent to Embry-Riddle
reapply for admission under the catalog in courses or are acceptable as elective credit in
effect at that time. their degree program. After the courses are
deemed equivalent, the student’s program
Catalog Applicability coordinator evaluates the petition, consider-
ing such factors as the reasons for petition-
The catalog in effect at the time of a stu- ing and the availability of the courses in the
dent’s initial matriculation remains appli- University curriculum.
cable as long as the student remains in the Students may not co-enroll at a local
original degree program. institution. When not enrolled at Embry-
If a student does not maintain continu- Riddle, students who are local residents
ous enrollment at the University, the student must follow normal petition procedures to
must apply for readmission. The provisions enroll in courses at another local institution.
of the catalog in effect at the time of read- A local resident constitutes a student who
mission then become applicable to the stu- attended a high school in Volusia County
dent. or a student who resided in Volusia County
Curricular requirements stated in the prior to initial matriculation. Under certain
applicable catalog will not be affected by circumstances, students may be permitted
later catalogs unless the student elects to to take courses in ethnic studies or foreign
graduate under the provisions of a later languages as electives at an approved local
catalog. Students electing to graduate under institution.
the provisions of a later catalog must meet After initial matriculation, students may
all requirements (admission, transfer, gradu- not earn more than a total of 18 semester
ation, and so on) contained in that catalog. hours or the equivalent at another institu-
tion.
Attendance at other Institutions
Once admitted to the University as degree Graduation Requirements
candidates, students are expected to com-
Students must complete the general gradu-
plete all work to be applied toward their
ation requirements as prescribed by the
degrees with the University unless advance
University, as well as all degree require-
written authorization is granted.
ments specified in the degree being pur-
Students in good academic standing
sued. The following summary of graduation
must petition to receive credit for courses or
requirements is provided for all students:
training, including flight instruction, outside
the University while maintaining enrollment 1. Students must initiate an application
at Embry-Riddle. To initiate this procedure, for graduation. The application must be
students must process a Petition to Take received by the Records Office within the
Courses at Another Institution. If Records time limit established by that office.
and Registration has no formal documenta- 2. Students must successfully complete all
tion of course equivalency, students must required courses for a particular degree
provide adequate evidence to the course- listed in the applicable catalog.
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3. Students must successfully complete Details are specified under the degree
the minimum number of credit hours requirement headings of the Academic
required for the degree as listed in the Programs section in this catalog.
applicable catalog. 8. Students will not be issued a diploma or
4. Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree transcript of their records until all debts
must complete the last 30 credit hours or obligations owed to the University
at the University, or the last 15 hours if have been satisfied.
pursuing an associate’s degree. 9. Students will not be issued a diploma
5. Students pursuing a baccalaureate unless their behavior is in good standing,
degree must complete a minimum of 40 according to University policies and
credit hours in upper-division (300 and regulations. This includes, but is not
400 level) courses. Credit transferred limited to, not being on disciplinary
from other institutions will be accepted probation.
at the discretion of Embry-Riddle. 10. Students will not be permitted to
Exceptions to the 40-hour upper-division participate in formal graduation
requirement are authorized only when ceremonies conducted at the residential
the specified required courses preclude campuses until all the degree requirements
achievement in the minimum credit hour listed above have been satisfied. Students
requirements in the catalog listing for the anticipating degree completion during
degree. In such cases, all electives taken the summer terms may be eligible to
must be upper-level. participate in the spring commencement
6. For degree completion, at least 25 ceremony if they meet established
percent of semester credit hours must guidelines.
be earned through Embry-Riddle 11. Following the graduation exercise, the
instruction. diploma will be mailed to the address
7. Students pursuing any undergraduate provided by the student.
degree must earn a minimum cumulative
grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 for Graduation Honors
all work completed at the University.
Candidates for the B.S. in Aerospace Graduation honors recognize students who
Engineering, B.S. in Civil Engineering, have demonstrated excellent performance
B.S. in Computer Engineering (B.S. in throughout their Embry-Riddle academic
Computer Engineering and Software career. They are only awarded to students
Engineering candidates must also earn a who complete baccalaureate degree pro-
minimum CGPA of 2.00 in all AE, EE, ES, grams. To be eligible, the student must
ET, SE, and CEC courses that fulfill any of have completed at least 45 credit hours in
the degree requirements), B.S. in Electrical residence. The level of graduation honors
Engineering, and the B.S. in Engineering will be based on the cumulative grade point
Physics must also earn a minimum average for all courses taken at Embry-
CGPA of 2.00 in all required core courses. Riddle. The honors level will appear on
the student’s academic transcript with the
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degree information. The University will obtain written con-

Graduation honors (baccalaureate only) sent from students before disclosing any per-
will be awarded in accordance with the fol- sonally identifiable information from their
lowing criteria: education records with the exception of the
Honors Level CGPA directory information. The receipt of a writ-
Summa Cum Laude At least 3.90 ten request to release an education record
via fax satisfies this requirement. Such writ-
Magna Cum Laude At least 3.70 and less
ten consent must specify:
than 3.90
Cum Laude At least 3.50 1. The records to be released.
and less than 3.70 2. The purpose of the disclosure.
To be recognized for honors at the formal 3. Identify the party or class of parties to
commencement ceremonies, all degree whom disclosure may be made and their
requirements must have been met. address.
4. When transcripts are to be sent by
Transcript Requests fax, the written request must contain
A signed request for an official academic the telephone fax number where the
transcript, accompanied by a fee, may be transcript is to be sent. Generally,
submitted by the student to the Office of transcripts should be faxed only if an
Records and Registration. Transcripts will urgency exists. A faxed transcript may
not be released to students who have failed be considered official by the recipient,
to meet their financial obligations to the subject to their policies, security
University. measures, and validation procedures.
In addition to the faxed transcript, an
Privacy of Student Records official validated transcript will be
mailed directly to the recipient.
The University respects the rights and pri- 5. Must be signed and dated by the student
vacy of students in accordance with the or former student.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act The law gives students and former students
(FERPA). At its discretion, the University the right to inspect and review informa-
may disclose certain items of directory infor- tion contained in their education records.
mation without the consent of the student, The student must submit a written request
unless the student submits a written nondis- to the Records and Registration Office. The
closure request. Students are required to file Records and Registration Office must make
a request for nondisclosure at the Office of the records available for inspection and
Records and Registration. Directory infor- review within 45 days of the request.
mation consists of student name, address, FERPA allows disclosure of educational
telephone number, date and place of birth, records or their components under certain
major fields of study, dates of attendance, conditions. Students desiring additional
degrees and awards received, most recent information on FERPA may contact the
previous school attended, photograph, and Records and Registration or the Dean of
e-mail address. Students Office.
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Flight Course Related pared for training in that course to continue

Information into the next semester.
Flight courses require a minimum block
All flight training at Embry-Riddle is done of time and may include flying on week-
in late-model, fully equipped aircraft. In ends. Study, preparation, and some flight
addition, procedures trainers and flight- lessons may require time outside this block.
training devices give the student a safe, Students, particularly beginning students,
flexible, and cost-effective training environ- are cautioned not to overload their course
ment. The flight-training program operates schedules when taking a flight course.
under all applicable FAA rules, regulations, See the University Academic Regulations
and requirements. The student is responsible and Procedures section of this catalog for
for adhering to those rules, regulations, and additional information about University
requirements, which are contained in the policies on flight courses. The Embry-Riddle
Embry-Riddle Flight Operations Manual and Flight Operations Manual also contains
local campus bulletins. information on flightline policies and proce-
While flight training is an integral part of dures.
the Aeronautical Science program, it is also Students in degree programs that require
contained in other degree programs, either flight training to be conducted on campus
as an area of concentration, minor course may be given priority in their initial flight
of study, or as elective credit on a space- block registration.
available basis. Students should investigate
the applicability of certain courses to their Credit for Flight Training After
program along with the necessary prerequi-
site/corequisite course requirements prior to
Matriculation
making any commitment and investment. All students desiring to complete off-campus
flight training for credit after matriculation
Flight Course Scheduling must be approved in writing in advance
by the Flight Department. The credit that
Students usually begin their initial flight will be awarded (advanced standing) and
course sometime during their first year in the procedures for requesting credit when
attendance. The exact start date depends training is completed will be specified in the
on the academic preparation of the student, written approval (Off Campus Authorization
student desire, weather conditions, and air- Form). The following general rules apply as
craft and instructor availability. The length specified under each heading. Please address
of time required to complete a course will any questions to the Flight Department.
also vary based on these same factors. All Credit for AS courses will not be awarded
flight-training courses may begin and end at for flight certificates and ratings attained
any time during the academic year and may after matriculation (only FA credit).
not coincide with the beginning and end-
ing dates of the published semester sched-
ule. Therefore, students who begin a flight
course late in the semester should be pre-
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Aviation Accreditation Board ization that have a required FA course

International (AABI) Accredited must satisfactorily complete at least one
Programs: FA course on campus after completion of
the approved off-campus flight training. If
The Aeronautical Science (AS), Business students declare a change of program to an
Administration (BSBA), and Aviation AABI accredited program (see above), the
Maintenance Science (AMS; All AMS advanced standing credit for flight training
Concentrations except Flight) degrees after matriculation may not transfer.
are accredited by the AABI (formerly the
Council on Aviation Accreditation) and Open Elective Credit
are governed by the following criteria.
Students in AABI accredited programs will Students who are not in AABI accredited
be awarded credit for FAA certificates held programs, and are not pursuing Flight
prior to matriculation to Embry-Riddle, and Minors, Majors, Areas of Concentration,
may be approved to complete one certificate or Specialization (see above), who desire
or rating if flight training from an appropri- to complete off-campus flight training for
ately rated instructor was logged prior to credit after matriculation must receive
matriculation. If FAA certificates are held, approval by the Flight Department in writ-
this training must have occurred after the ing and in advance of the anticipated train-
attainment of the most recent certificate for ing. If students declare a change of program
which credit is granted. Except as provided to an AABI accredited program (see above),
above, after a student matriculates all flight the advanced standing credit for flight
training for credit must be completed at training after matriculation may not trans-
Embry-Riddle or approved at another AABI fer. Declaring Flight Minors, Majors, Areas
accredited program. In all cases students of Concentration, or Specialization would
must satisfactorily complete at least one FA necessitate satisfactorily completing at least
course on campus after advanced standing is one FA course on campus after the awarding
awarded or AABI program courses are trans- transfer credit and advanced standing (see
ferred. These requirements pertain to credit above).
for flight certificates and ratings applied to
Flight Minors and open elective credit in Awarding Advanced Standing
AABI programs as well. Students should Upon completion of the approved flight
refer to their catalog to verify if their degree training, all students must show their copy
program is AABI accredited. of the approved Off Campus Training
Authorization Request form, in addition to
Flight Minors, Majors, Areas of the appropriate documents of their train-
Concentration or Specialization: ing, to the Flight Department. Approved
Students who are not in AABI accredited advanced standing credit will be applied to
programs who are pursuing flight minors, the student’s transcript.
majors, areas of concentration, or special-
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Aviation and Transportation (TSA) a set of fingerprints, a photo, a pro-

Security Act cessing fee, and must register online. Once
the student is registered and has received
The Aviation and Transportation Security authorization from the TSA, the student may
Act (ATSA) requires students registered for begin training. Some advanced flight courses
Flight (FA) courses to show acceptable docu- may require a waiting period of up to 30
mentation of U.S. citizenship OR to complete days. If Embry-Riddle receives any directive
background check requirements. from the DHS or TSA, the student may be
Students enrolled in an FA course must administratively withdrawn as appropriate
present ONE of the following to the Embry- to the DHS or TSA directive. This informa-
Riddle Records Office prior to being allowed tion and fee, but not the fingerprints, must
to start flight training: be sent periodically during flight training
1. A valid, unexpired U.S. passport and will be coordinated through Embry-
2. An original birth certificate with raised Riddle’s International Students Office. Please
seal documenting birth in the United contact the Aeronautical Science Department
States or one of its territories for more information.
3. An original U.S. naturalization certificate
with raised seal, Form N-550 or Form Mandatory Student
N-570 Drug Testing
4. An original certification of birth abroad, Success in the aviation industry requires a
Form FS-545 or Form DS-1350 commitment to excel and the discipline to
-OR- avoid unsafe practices. The use of illegal
An original certificate of U.S. citizenship, drugs constitutes an unsafe practice and
Form N-560 or Form N-561 is incompatible with an aviation environ-
If using other than a valid passport, a valid ment. Therefore, the University reserves the
driver license with a photo or a govern- right to immediately suspend or dismiss
ment-issued photo ID will also be required. any student who uses or possesses illegal
Photocopies of the above are not acceptable, drugs. In the effort to maintain a work and
even certified copies. This process needs to educational environment that is safe for its
be completed only one time for the entire employees and students, the University has
curriculum at Embry-Riddle. established a mandatory student drug test-
Those unable to complete the above ing program. Embry-Riddle may test for
requirements, including international drugs, alcohol, and any substance that may
and permanent resident alien students, compromise safety.
will be able to register for FA courses but
must comply with U.S. Department of Scope
Homeland Security (DHS) notification The drug testing program applies to all stu-
requirements. Before receiving any flight dents who engage in flight training at the
training, they must provide DHS through University.
the Transportation Security Administration The University tests for marijuana,
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cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and phen- b. Students who refuse to be tested
cyclidine (PCP) as follows: after being requested to do so by the
1. Random testing of students engaged in University will be dismissed from
flight training. the flight program and possibly the
University.
2. Required post-accident testing for
students involved in an aircraft c. Students whose test results show
accident. Students are tested for drugs positive for the use of an illegal or
within 24 hours after an accident. An non-prescribed drug, as verified by a
accident is defined as any occurrence medical review officer, will result in
associated with the operation of an dismissal from the Flight program and
up to and including dismissal from the
aircraft that results in any person
University.
suffering death or serious injury, or
where the aircraft receives substantial Testing
damage as determined by the National
Transportation Safety Board. The The cost of drug testing is the responsibility
accident can occur at any point between of the University. Embry-Riddle has con-
the time a person boards the aircraft with tracted with a professional testing service as
the intention of flight and the time all the certified laboratory for the collection and
have disembarked. analysis of test specimens. This testing ser-
vice will adhere to all requirements for chain
3. Pre-employment testing will be required of custody, test reporting, and specimen
for any student who applies to work in a retention in accordance with proposed DOT
safety-sensitive student assistant position and FAA regulations.
at the University.
4. The University, in conjunction with Notification
judicial proceedings, may also require Students applying to attend the residential
drug testing. Students will follow the campuses are notified of the drug testing
guidelines outlined in the Student requirement through various University
Handbook. publications. The drug testing policy is also
5. In the event that drug testing is required, explained on appropriate flight course regis-
students who fail to comply with testing tration forms.
procedures, refuse to be tested, or test
Student Education and Assistance
positive for illegal drugs are subject to
the following actions: Embry-Riddle promotes substance abuse
a. Students who fail to comply with all awareness by sponsoring educational
University directives concerning the programs and distributing literature. The
place of testing, the manner in which University is additionally committed to
they are to arrive at the test site, and assisting students in the resolution of prob-
any other related matters are subject to lems associated with substance abuse and
disciplinary action up to and including encourages students to seek additional help
dismissal from the University. through referrals from the University Health
Services and Counseling Offices.
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Graduate Academic
Regulations and Procedures
All University graduate academic and non- Registration
academic procedures and regulations are
subject to change. Therefore, all procedures Students are required to register for
and regulations in effect at a given time may each term of enrollment. Tuition depos-
not be reflected in the current catalog. When its, registration, and fee payments must
such changes do occur, notice of the change be completed according to instructions
may be in the form of an addendum or in published by the office of Records and
the next catalog. Catalog addenda are effec- Registration. Students are not officially
tive on the date published unless otherwise enrolled until they complete all phases of
stated. registration, including financial require-
ments.
Late registration will be allowed dur-
Student Responsibilities ing the first five days of classes if unusual
Students are responsible for being fully circumstances prevent the student from
informed about all procedures and regula- registering during the normal registration
tions governing their participation in Embry- period. Registration will not be allowed
Riddle’s graduate programs. The necessary after the last day for late registration, as
information may be found in the current designated in the academic calendar of this
graduate catalog, Student Handbook, ori- catalog.
entation and information packets published
and distributed by the campuses, and Schedule of Classes
periodic announcements published by the
University. A student who requires clarifi- A schedule of classes is prepared for each
cation of any policy or regulation should term. The University reserves the right to
seek help from his/her academic advisor make necessary and appropriate adjust-
or the office of Records and Registration. ments to the published schedule to include
University regulations will not be waived cancellation or rescheduling of any class.
because a student is unaware of established
standards and procedures. Academic Integrity
Embry-Riddle is committed to maintaining
Academic Advising and upholding intellectual integrity. The
The graduate program coordinator is the faculty, colleges, divisions, or campuses of
student’s academic advisor. Academic advi- the University may impose sanctions on stu-
sors help students choose and schedule dents who commit the following academic
courses that meet their educational goals. integrity violations.
The advisor’s signature is required on all 1. Cheating: The use of inappropriate
registration and add/drop forms. sources of information on a test or
Academic advisors post a schedule of being a party to obtaining or possessing
office hours, and students should feel free to an examination before the time the
call on their advisors when assistance or dis examination is scheduled.
cussion is needed.
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Graduate Academic Regulations and Procedures
2. P
lagiarism: Presenting as one’s own the hours. Additional courses above this load
ideas, words, or products of another. require permission from the appropriate
3. Forgery and unauthorized alteration department chair. If a student demonstrates
or misuse of one’s own or another’s exceptional academic performance, the
academic records or transcripts. department chair or designee may approve a
4. Knowingly furnishing fake or misleading maximum one-course overload. A student’s
information to the University when enrollment may be restricted when deemed
seeking admission to the University or in the best interest of the student.
campus.
5. Forging, altering, falsifying, destroying, The Grading System
or unauthorized use of a University The following indicators are used on grade
document, record, or identification. reports and transcripts.
This includes using the logo, stationery,
or business cards of the University or Grade
Letter Student Points
otherwise identifying oneself as an agent Grade Performance Per Credit
of the University for personal, non- Hour
University business. A Excellent 4

6. Misuse of computing facilities and/or B Satisfactory 3
security violations, including attempted
C Passing 2
violations of computing facilities.
Sanctions may include a failing grade on the F Failure 0
assignment, a failing grade for the course, or WF Withdrawal from the 0
dismissal from the University. University-Failing
W Withdrawal from a course N/A
Exclusion from Courses AU Audit N/A
A student making no real progress in a I Passing but incomplete N/A
course or whose behavior is detracting from IP In progress N/A
the course may be excluded from the course
No grade submitted by
by the appropriate dean with a grade of W N
instructor
N/A
or WF. Students have five calendar days fol-
P Passing grade (credit) N/A
lowing written notification of this exclusion
in which to appeal. Until the final disposi- S Satisfactory (noncredit) N/A
tion of the appeal, the student is considered T Transfer credit N/A
enrolled in the course.
Course Loads
Full-time graduate students normally take
nine semester credit hours. The minimum
course load for full-time status is six credit
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Grade Reports a grade of IP is awarded at the end of each

term. The P grade will replace the IP grade
Final grades are issued at the end of each for all terms. If the student has not made
term. Students can access their grades imme- progress, a grade of F will be issued and will
diately after they are posted, via Student result in a change from IP to F for all thesis
Online Services. or graduate research project credits. A stu-
The University is prohibited from releas- dent enrolled for a thesis will receive a grade
ing grade information without the express each term, as determined by the student’s
written authorization of the student. Such thesis committee. Students must continually
authorization must be granted each term register for one credit hour of thesis until
because blanket authorizations are prohib- complete.
ited by law.
Internship Grading
Unit of Credit
A final grade of P or F is awarded upon
Semester credits are used throughout the completion of a graduate internship.
University system. Transferred quarter hours
will be converted to semester credit hours on
the following basis: A quarter hour equals
Dropping a Course
two-thirds of a semester hour. Students may drop a course, with no nota-
tion of course enrollment on their tran-
Grade Point Averages: GPA, scripts, during the drop period only. The
CGPA drop period extends through the third week
of Spring and Fall terms and the second
A term grade point average (GPA) and week of Summer terms.
cumulative grade point average (CGPA)
are computed for each student after every Auditing a Course (AU)
term. The GPA is calculated by dividing the
number of grade points earned during the Because students audit a course solely to
term by the number of hours attempted in enhance their knowledge, academic credit
that period. The CGPA is determined by is not granted toward degree requirements
dividing the total number of grade points for audited courses. Students may change
by the total number of hours attempted their registration from audit to credit dur-
at the University. Grade points and hours ing the add period only. They may change
attempted are accrued in courses graded A, from credit to audit until the last day of the
B, C, F, and WF only. withdrawal period. When a student audit-
ing a course fails to maintain satisfactory
Thesis and Graduate Research attendance, as determined by the instructor,
Project Grading a grade of W will be assigned.
A final grade of P or F is awarded upon Withdrawing from a Course (W)

completion of the thesis or graduate research
project. If the student is making progress, Students receive a grade of W if they with-
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draw from a course before the 10th week Undergraduate Enrollment in

of Spring and Fall semesters and the fourth Graduate Courses
week of Summer terms. If they withdraw
from a course after this period, they receive During their senior year, Embry-Riddle
a grade of F. If students stop attending undergraduate students may take selected
their classes and fail to withdraw from the Embry-Riddle graduate courses, normally
University, a grade of F is assigned for each 500-level, for credit toward their under-
course in which they were enrolled. graduate or graduate degree. Students must
Students are not permitted to drop or be within 10 hours of completion of the
withdraw from a course while a charge of undergraduate degree, have the approval of
academic dishonesty is pending. Students the program coordinator of the appropriate
who withdraw from a flight course before graduate program, and have at least a 2.50
the initial attempt at the final phase check CGPA to qualify for enrollment in graduate
receive a grade of W. courses while an undergraduate.
Incomplete Grade (I) Academic Warning and Dismissal

In exceptional cases, faculty may assign Warning
the temporary grade of incomplete (I) if a Full-time students whose cumulative grade
student is unable to complete the required point average (CGPA) falls below 3.00 are
work in a course because of medical emer- placed on Academic Warning. Students on
gency, death in the family, military duty, or Academic Warning must raise their cumula-
other extenuating circumstances. If a student tive grade point average to 3.00 in the next
does not complete the course in the specified 12 hours of graduate work.
period, the grade of I automatically converts 1. Students on conditional status who
to an F. fail to satisfy the conditions of their
The period to convert an I in a graduate admission.
course extends three calendar months fol- 2. Earn less than a B in three graduate
lowing the end of the term in which the I courses.
grade was assigned. 3. Earn an F in any two graduate courses.
4. Are on Academic Warning and fail to
Repeating a Course earn a 3.00 CGPA in the next 12 hours of
Students may petition to repeat one course graduate work.
in which a grade of less than a B was earned 5. Earn less than a 2.50 cumulative grade
for the purpose of improving their grade point average.
point average. The student must submit a Students may appeal their first academic
written request and receive approval of the dismissal from the University by submitting
department chair or designee. Both grades a petition in writing detailing the existence
earned appear on the transcript, but only the of any exceptional mitigating circum-
replacement grade is included in the calcula- stances to the Associate Vice President for
tion of the grade point average. Academics or designee within 30 days of the
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receipt of the dismissal notice. The Associate Transfer Between Graduate

Vice President of Academics or designee Degree Programs
will refer the student petition to the appro-
priate appeals committee for recommenda- A graduate student who wishes to transfer
tion. Upon recommendation of the appeals from one program to another must prepare
committee, the Associate Vice President or a written petition before the transfer will be
designee reviews the case and makes the considered. Requests for transfer of credits
final determination of the action to be taken. from Embry-Riddle or other institutions
Such action will be taken in a timely manner and/or advanced standing credits should be
not to exceed 30 days of the receipt of the included in this petition.
petition. If confirmed, academic dismissal is The department responsible for the new
final. program, however, has the prerogative to
Students whose academic dismissal is accept or reject the student’s request and to
final will not be readmitted to the University determine the courses applicable to the new
for two years. Unless readmitted to the program. Students should contact the appro-
University, such students will not be per- priate graduate program coordinator.
mitted to take any further graduate courses When a student elects to transfer from
with the University. After this two-year one degree program to another, the catalog
period has lapsed, a student must reapply in effect when the transfer is approved is
and meet all admission requirements in applicable.
effect at the time of application to be eligible
for reconsideration. Additional Graduate Degrees
A graduate student is allowed to apply up to
Dismissal for Cause 12 applicable credit hours from one graduate
The University reserves the right to dismiss degree program to meet the requirements of
a student at any time and without further another graduate degree program. In order
reason, if the student exhibits the following to be awarded a second graduate degree, the
undesirable conduct: student must satisfy all the requirements of
1. Actions that pose a risk to the health, the degree sought.
safety, or property of members of the
University community, including, but Catalog Applicability
not limited to, other students, faculty, 1. A petition to come under the provisions
staff, administrative officers, or the of a later catalog requires approval from
student himself/herself. the department chair or designee.
2. Conduct that disrupts the educational 2. Former graduate students who reapply
process of the University. for admission to the University will, if
3. Any other just cause. readmission is granted, come under the
provisions of the catalog in effect at the
time of readmission.
3. Students who change from one graduate
degree program to another come under
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the provisions of the catalog in effect on 4. A student does not complete the degree
the date the change of program petition requirements of a graduate program
was approved. within seven years of starting the
graduate program.
Time Limitation for Degree Students who fail to maintain continuous
Completion enrollment for any reason are required to
apply for readmission under the catalog in
The student has seven years from the date effect at that time.
of admission to the master degree program
to complete the degree. No Embry-Riddle Withdrawal from the University
course older than seven years at the time
of graduation may be used in the program Students who leave the University for any
of study for a master degree. (Prerequisite reason must officially process a withdrawal
courses are exempt from this require- clearancethrough the office of Records and
ment.) Transfer courses older than seven Registration. When a student withdraws
years, earned at other universities, may be from the University after the end of the
accepted at the discretion of the appropriate scheduled withdrawal period, a WF grade
program coordinator. Students who do not will be assigned for all courses in which the
maintain continuous enrollment (missing student is enrolled unless an exception is
enrollment at the University for a period granted for medical reasons or other extenu-
of two years) must file for readmission ating circumstances by the Associate Vice
to the University, although seven years is President or designee.
measured from when the student was first
admitted to the program. Graduation Requirements
The following summary of graduation
Loss of Graduate Status and requirements is provided for all students.
Readmission An Embry-Riddle master’s degree will be
Under certain circumstances (other than conferred upon the successful completion of
graduation), a graduate student may lose the general requirements of the University
graduate status and will no longer be con- and the specific requirements of the degree
sidered a student at Embry-Riddle. This can sought.
occur when: 1. All course, thesis, GRP, and other
1. A student voluntarily withdraws from academic requirements, as appropriate,
the University. must be met.
2. A student is dismissed from the 2. The student is not on Academic Warning.
University and the dismissal 3. All debts and obligations to the
becomes final. University are satisfied.
3. A student fails to meet the requirement 4. The student is not under University
for continuous enrollment. This occurs investigation for misconduct or other
when a student does not enroll in at least disciplinary matters.
one term in a two-year period. 5. A student must be enrolled in the term in
which he/she graduates.
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6. An application for graduation must be of Records and Registration. Directory

initiated by the student and received information consists of the student’s name,
in the time limit specified by the address, telephone number, date and place
appropriate campus records office. of birth, major field of study, participation
7. Participation in graduation exercises in officially recognized activities and sports,
will not be permitted, a diploma will not weight and height of members of athletic
be awarded, nor a transcript annotated teams, dates of attendance, degrees and
as complete, until all of the degree awards received, the most recent education
requirements have been satisfied. institution attended by the student, and
other similar information.
Graduation Honors FERPA allows disclosure of educational
records or components thereof under certain
Students who have completed a graduate conditions. Students desiring additional
degree program and who have excelled aca- information regarding FERPA should contact
demically throughout their graduate careers the office of Records and Registration.
are recognized through the publication of
graduation honors. To be eligible, graduate Student Grievances
students must have completed their degree
program with a cumulative grade point It is the policy of Embry-Riddle to admin-
average of 4.00 based on grades received ister its educational programs in a fair,
in all courses that apply to specific degree equitable, academically sound manner
requirements. and in accordance with the appropriate
regulations and criteria of its governing
Transcript Requests board, accrediting associations, and federal
and state laws and regulations. To this end,
A signed request for an academic transcript, graduate students are given an opportu-
accompanied by a fee, may be submitted by nity to express any complaint, grievance,
the student to the appropriate Records and or dispute that upon investigation may be
Registration office. Transcripts will not be redressed.
released to students who have failed to meet
their financial obligations to the University. Substance Abuse
Privacy of Student Records Embry-Riddle promotes substance abuse
awareness by sponsoring educational
The University respects the rights and the programs and distributing literature. The
privacy of students in accordance with the University is additionally committed to
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act assisting students in the resolution of prob-
(FERPA). lems associated with substance abuse and
The University may disclose certain encourages students to seek additional help
items of directory information without the through referrals from University Health
consent of the student, unless the student Services and Counseling offices.
submits a written nondisclosure at the Office
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Financial Information
Student Accounts day of class. If full payment cannot be made

by this date, tuition-payment agreements on
At the time of acceptance for admission, outstanding balances are available. There
a University account is opened for each will be fees incurred for deferring payment.
student. This account remains open until Fees may vary depending on the campus
graduation. The primary use of this account attended.
is for University charges and payments. If
an account shows credit balances, a student
may request a refund in the form of cash
Books and Supplies
or a check. A student may also complete Purchases are made directly from the
authorization and have these funds directly University Bookstore. Cash, checks, Eagle
deposited to a checking account. Each stu- Dollars, Visa, MasterCard, and American
dent is encouraged to open and maintain an Express are accepted. Students whose esti-
account at a local bank for personal matters. mated financial aid is higher than the total
amount for tuition and fees may request
Billing Address these funds from the Bursar Office for book
purchases.
Residential campus students are assigned
an Embry-Riddle email address, which is
their primary address for all University cor-
Payment Deadlines
respondence. Billing-address change forms Payment of tuition and fees must be
are available through the Web site http:// received 10 days prior to the first day of
www.erau.edu. classes in order to retain the student’s
All student account information may be schedule.
obtained on Embry-Riddle’s Web site.
2010-12 Payment deadlines are:
Payment Procedures • 2010 Fall – August 20, 2010
Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American • 2011 Spring – January 3, 2011
Express, and personal checks are acceptable • 2011 Summer A - May 2, 2011
forms of payment. Payments made by mail
should be addressed to the campus Cashier • 2011 Summer B - June 20, 2011
Office and timed to arrive prior to the first • 2011 Fall - August 19, 2011
day of class. Charges incurred subsequent
• 2012 Spring - January 3, 2012
to registration are due 30 days from the date
of invoice or the last day of class, whichever • 2012 Summer A - April 30, 2012
occurs first. All payments should include • 2012 Summer B - June 18, 2012
the student’s name and identification
Payments must be received by these
number.
dates, so please plan accordingly:
Bills for tuition and fees, issued at the
end of registration, are payable on the first • For mail delivery – allow 10 business
days
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• For online payment – allow 3 business credit-hour charge for those credit hours
days over 16.
• By ERNIE Student Services tab – A student with more than 27 completed
immediate! credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 3.00
or higher may enroll for up to 18 credit
hours, in a fall or spring semester, with no
Delinquent Accounts increase in tuition for hours over the block.
When a student’s account is delinquent, Completed credit hours and a cumula-
registration for that term is subject to can- tive GPA at the end of the spring semester
cellation and registration for any subse- will be used for fall semester eligibility.
quent semester will be denied. A delinquent Completed credit hours and a cumulative
student account will result in suspension of GPA at the end of the summer semester will
all academic processing and information on be used for spring eligibility.
class performance, grades, and transcripts Courses taken in the Aviation
will be withheld. Continued delinquency Maintenance Science Department (AMS
may result in administrative withdrawal courses) are billed separately from other
from the University. Administrative with- academic courses, and have a lower per-
drawal will not relieve a student of the credit-hour tuition rate. AMS courses do not
obligation to pay outstanding debts. Sums fall under the “block tuition” rate.
remaining unpaid will be charged interest at Summer tuition rates are determined
the maximum rate allowed by law. The stu- solely by the number of credit hours per
dent is also subject to the costs of collection, term. Each summer term is billed separately.
including collection-agency fees (33-50%) Detailed tuition rates are described in
and reasonable attorney’s fees for making the 2010/2011 financial insert at: http://
such collection. Delinquent accounts may www.erau.edu/er/costs.html.
be reported to one or all three major credit
Hourly Flight Rates
bureaus.
Rates vary by type of aircraft or simulator.
Residential Campus Please see the financial insert applicable to
Daytona Beach campus for specific rates.
Tuition and Fees
Payment for Flight Instruction
Fall 2010/Spring 2011 Tuition The University uses a cash-basis payment
Students registering for coursework dur- method for all flight instruction. Payment is
ing the spring or fall term totaling 12-16 expected at the completion of each training
credit hours are billed according to a “block session.
tuition” rate. Registration for coursework If your method of payment cannot be
equaling 1-11 credit hours is charged on processed for whatever reason, the train-
a per-credit-hour basis. Students whose ing session will be charged to your student
undergraduate course loads during fall or account. A hold will be placed on your
spring semesters are greater than 16 hours flight account until this transaction is paid.
are charged the semester rate plus a per- Any further instruction, not already sched-
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uled, will be suspended until payment is considered mandatory. Please see the finan-
received. cial insert at http://www.erau.edu/er/
If you do not wish to use a credit card costs.html.
or do not have one, Eagle Dollars give you A Graduate Internship Fee based on the
another option. Any combination of these cost of one credit hour in a student's degree
payment methods may be used at any time. program is charged for the semester of
internship.
Room and Board
Room and Board fees may be incurred each Refund Policy
semester by students attending the Daytona
Students who officially withdraw from
Beach Campus and should be used when
all classes are eligible for partial refund of
estimating the cost of attendance. Freshman
tuition. Spring and fall tuition refunds at
and sophomore students may be required the Daytona Beach Campus for reduction
to live in University-managed housing and of hours are not available after the last day
participate in the Embry-Riddle Dining of add/drop. Summer term refunds are
Services meal program. A variety of meal calculated on a per-course basis. During all
plans are offered that may be supplemented terms the effective date of the withdrawal,
with the Eagle Card to suit individual as determined by the Records Office, gov-
needs. Please refer to the campus finan- erns refund computations. Students who are
cial brochure and/or Housing and Dining suspended for disciplinary reasons will not
Services brochures for the appropriate cam- be eligible for a full or percentage refund.
pus for current options, requirements, and Please reference the Withdrawal/Refund
costs. Schedule applicable to the Daytona Beach
Campus.
Mandatory Fees The following are refundable according
to the Withdrawal/Refund Schedules:
The following fees are mandatory where
applicable. Please see the financial insert at • Tuition
http://www.erau.edu/er/costs.html. • Student Government Association fees
• Student Government Association fee • Housing fees (less housing processing
• Health service fee fee)
• International student insurance fee • International student service fee
• International student service fee • Health service fee
• Insurance • Technology fee
• Technology fee • Insurance fee
• Student facility fee • Student facility fee
• Meal plans – unused balance at time of
User Fees withdrawal
Other fees apply for services that are not
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University Withdrawal/Refund determined by calculating and comparing

Schedule the amounts due under the federal refund
schedule and the University refund sched-
ule.
Fall/Spring Semesters
Period I Class days 1-5 100% Required Advance Tuition
Period II Class days 6-10 80% Deposit (new students only)
Period III Class days 11-15 60% The deposit is refundable in full, provided
Period IV Class days 16-20 40% written notice is furnished at least 60 days
Period V Class days 21-25 20%
before the first day of registration for the
Period VI Class days 26 and after 0%
semester.
Summer A/B terms
Period I Class days 1-3 100%
Housing Contracts
Period II Class days 4-6 80% Students who have housing contracts must
Period III Class days 7-9 60% contact the Housing Office to release their
Period IV Class days 10-12 40% obligation. Any refunds will be deter-
Period V Class days 13-15 20% mined at that time. All housing deposits
Period VI Class days 16 and after 0% will remain on account until the housing
contract expires. The Housing Office will
Requests for refunds due to circumstances authorize release of the deposit to the stu-
clearly beyond the student’s control, such dent account.
as illness or required military service, must
be in writing and must be accompanied by Financial Assistance
appropriate documentation, such as a phy-
sician’s statement or military orders. Embry-Riddle participates in a number of
A request for refund must be submitted federal, state, and University-administered
within 60 days of the date that the student programs that help students and their fami-
completed a change of registration. Refund lies meet educational costs.
petition requests will normally be processed Embry-Riddle believes the primary
within 10 business days. Personal appeals responsibility for financing education lies
for denied requests must contain additional with the student and the student’s fam-
documentation not previously presented. ily. Therefore, the student should apply for
financial aid early, save money, look for
Department of Education ways to reduce costs, and become aware of
Withdrawal/Refund Policy specific program requirements by reading
Students receiving financial aid who all financial aid publications. Financial aid
withdraw will be subject to the refund awards are meant to supplement what the
policies specified by the U.S. Department student and family can contribute toward
of Education. Refunds of federal aid for costs and rarely cover all educational
students who officially withdraw will be expenses. All financial assistance will be
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limited to the student’s individual remain- Programs Available

ing need or Embry-Riddle’s established cost
The major categories of financial assistance
of attendance.
programs include grants, scholarships,
A complete description of financial assis-
loans, and student employment. Loans from
tance programs and optional financing pro- state and federal government sources or
grams available to students and their parents from private lenders must be repaid; the
is available on the Web under the Financial interest rate, however, is usually low, and
Aid section (http://www.embryriddle.edu). the repayment period is extended. Grants
Students who expect to need help in meeting and scholarships do not have to be repaid,
their financial obligations are encouraged to nor does the income earned through student
seek such assistance through one or more of employment. Most of these programs are
the programs available for this purpose. based on the student’s financial need.
Eligibility Requirements Grants

To be considered eligible to apply for most Federal (Undergraduate Only)
financial programs, students must: • Federal Pell Grant
1. Be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens • Federal Supplemental Educational
2. Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment Opportunity Grant
as at least a half-time student in a degree
program • Academic Competitiveness (ACT) Grant
3. Be making satisfactory progress toward • National Science and Mathematics Access
a degree to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant
4. Be registered with Selective Service if
State and Institutional
required to do so
(Undergraduate Only)
5. Establish financial need
• Financial Assistance Program (PFAP)
6. Not be in default on a loan or owe a
repayment on a previous financial aid • Family Grant
award received at any institution • Florida Student Assistance Grant
• Florida Resident Access Grant
The Application Process
• Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
After applying for admission to the Program
University, students may complete the
federal application (FAFSA) at http:// • Grants from other states
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Each year, students are
required to reapply for financial aid. Loans
All students are encouraged to complete
Federal
the FAFSA by Embry-Riddle’s priority dead-
line of March 1. • Federal Stafford Loan (Undergraduate
and Graduate)
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• Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan provide tuition scholarships to students

(Graduate) who meet specific academic, medical, and
• Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate physical requirements. In addition, Embry-
Students (Undergraduate Only) Riddle may offer special financial assur-
ances to ROTC Scholarship winners.
• Federal PLUS Loan for Graduate For more information on all require-
Students (Graduate) ments and benefits, refer to the Special
• Federal Perkins Loan (Undergraduate Academic Programs and Opportunities sec-
Only) tion of the catalog.
• Other private-sector educational loans • Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
(ROTC)
Employment • Army Reserve Officer Training Corps
(ROTC)
Federal
• Federal Work-Study Program • Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps
(ROTC)
Embry-Riddle • U.S. Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class
• Embry-Riddle Student Employment Program
• Off-Campus Referral Program
Veterans Education Benefits
• Resident Advisor Program
Embry-Riddle degree programs are
Scholarships approved by the appropriate State
Department of Veterans Affairs (State
Embry-Riddle Approving Agency) for enrollment of per-
A limited number of academic scholarships sons eligible to receive education benefits
are awarded to entering freshmen and col- from the Department of Veterans Affairs
lege transfers who possess outstanding aca- (DVA).
demic credentials. An incoming student’s Students must be pursuing a degree in
completed application for admission to the a specific program to be eligible to receive
University is the only application required benefits. Admission procedures for vet-
for scholarship awarding consideration. erans and other eligible persons are the
For more information about scholarships, same as those for other students. Students
students should contact the Financial Aid who do not satisfy all requirements for full
Office of the Daytona Beach Campus. admission may be certified for two terms;
however, they may be required to repay the
Other Financial DVA for some or all benefits received if they
Assistance Programs do not achieve full admission status during
that time.
Reserve Officer Training Corps Title 38, United States Code, sections
The following campus-based organizations 3474 and 3524, requires that education assis-
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tance to veterans and other eligible persons process, eligible persons should contact the
be discontinued when the student ceases to Veterans Certifying Official at the campus
make satisfactory progress toward comple- they plan to attend.
tion of the training objective. Accordingly,
benefits will be interrupted for undergradu- Extended Payments
ate students whose CGPA is less than 2.00
for three consecutive terms or who are Students who use financial assistance to
otherwise subject to suspension. The DVA pay their University charges may have the
will be appropriately notified of the unsat- payment date extended for the amount of
isfactory progress. The student must submit their award if their funds are not ready to
a written request to reinstate education be disbursed by the date payment is due.
benefits. The request must include proof This is called a payment extension. Any dif-
of academic counseling and the conditions ference between the total charges and the
for continued enrollment or re-entrance. amount of the extension granted must be
The DVA will determine eligibility for rein- paid according to the University’s payment
statement of benefits, based in part on the procedure. To qualify for a payment exten-
school’s recommendation. sion, students must have applied for finan-
A veteran’s progress will be measured cial assistance and must have received final
according to University standards as pub- approval of their award.
lished in this catalog, and the rules and reg-
ulations of the DVA apply. The criteria used Student Government Association
to evaluate progress are subject to change. Leadership Program
Application and interpretation of the criteria The Student Government Association (SGA)
are solely at the discretion of Embry-Riddle. at each residential campus offers partial
Students are responsible for notifying the tuition waivers for elected officials of the
certifying official of any change in their organization. The amount of the waiver var-
enrollment or change in personal informa- ies depending on the position held. The goal
tion affecting their eligibility. Students also is to stimulate interest in holding elected
must remain in compliance with University office and to recognize the commitment stu-
and Department of Veterans Affairs require- dent leaders make in such positions.
ments. Students may receive education ben- For information about the criteria stu-
efits only for courses that are required for dents must meet to run in an SGA elec-
their designated degree program. Students tion, or for other information about the
who receive DVA benefits are subject to program, contact the Student Government
strict academic regulations and should be Association office.
aware of how auditing courses, repeating a
course, changing degree programs or enroll- Flight Leadership/Fellowship
ment status, and other actions may affect
their eligibility to receive benefits.
Program
For further information concerning The Flight Leadership/Fellowship Program
approved programs and the application is available to students enrolled in the
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Aeronautical Science degree program. It is Ronald E. McNair Scholars

designed to identify, develop, and reward Program
students for demonstrated outstanding aca-
demic and leadership abilities. This program is named in honor of the
Students are selected for the Flight African-American mission specialist, Dr.
Leadership portion of the program based on Ronald E. McNair, who died in the 1986
academic excellence and leadership poten- Challenger Space Shuttle disaster, and is
tial. Selection for the Flight Fellowship por- funded by a U.S. Department of Education
tion is made from those Flight Leadership TRiO grant. This prestigious program offers
students who complete all required flight academic enrichment opportunities and
courses, demonstrate outstanding academic other support services to eligible underrep-
and leadership qualities, and satisfactorily resented and low income/first generation
complete the Embry-Riddle Flight Instructor undergraduate students who are interested
Evaluation and Standardization Program. in exploring graduate degree opportunities,
While not every Flight Leadership student which may lead to a Ph.D. Among its many
is offered a Flight Fellowship, those who are attributes, the program provides mentoring,
selected will serve as a department flight academic and career counseling, Graduate
instructor and tutor while finishing their Record Examination (GRE) preparation, a
degree requirements. research methodology and statistics work-
The Flight Leadership Program is highly shop, funded research opportunities, and
competitive. Interested students should con- cultural/social activities. Acceptance into
tact the chief flight instructor for additional the program is selective and is based on a
information. special application process. Eligible trans-
fer students are also welcome to apply. For
Athletic Grants more information, contact:
The University offers a limited number McNair Scholars Program

of Athletic Grants for qualified students. (386) 226-6149
Awards are available for baseball, men's dbmcnair@erau.edu
basketball, men's and women's cross coun-
try, men's and woman's golf, men’s and Military Tuition Assistance
women’s soccer, men’s and women’s ten-
nis, men's and women's track & field, and Military tuition assistance may be available
women's volleyball. The maximum value to graduate students on active military duty.
permitted by the NAIA is the actual cost For further information, students should
of tuition, room, board, books, and fees. contact the educational services officer at
However, most grants are awarded as par- their assigned installation.
tial tuition waivers. To qualify, students
must meet both University and NAIA eli- Graduate Assistantships
gibility requirements. The grants are highly Graduate assistantships are academic
competitive, and interested students should appointments that are normally reserved for
contact the Athletic Department for specific qualified graduate students at the Daytona
details. Beach Campus. A graduate teaching assis-
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tant helps in teaching undergraduate stu- ability of assistantships.

dents in specified courses or laboratories Full graduate assistantships carry
under the general supervision of a faculty a stipend set by the University and a
member. A graduate research assistant is tuition waiver for up to nine graduate
involved in research activities under the credits per semester. Graduate assistants
direction of a faculty member or a research with such appointments are expected to
associate. A graduate administrative assis- devote 20 hours each week to effectively
tant assists departments or faculty with cur- carry out their assignments. Under some
riculum development, special projects, and circumstances, partial assistantships pro-
other duties as assigned. To be eligible for a viding either tuition or a stipend may be
graduate assistantship, a student must have granted. In such cases, expected time to be
full graduate status in a degree program, devoted is set by the assigning department.
must have maintained a CGPA of 3.00 out Graduate assistants are permitted to accept
of a possible 4.00 or above through the end other University employment; however,
of the semester (graduate or undergradu- University policies limit students to a total
ate) preceding the appointment, and must of 25 hours and international students to 20
demonstrate adequate communication and hours of work per week, including the grad-
technical skills. uate assistantship. All graduate teaching,
Each department has the responsibil- research, and administrative assistantships,
ity to post the availability of its graduate both full and partial, require that the recipi-
assistantships. Students interested in apply- ent be registered for at least six graduate
ing should submit a resume directly to the credits at Embry-Riddle for any semester of
department. Incoming students should con- their appointment. Summer registration is
tact departments directly about the avail- not required, but encouraged.
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Student Life and Services
Student Activities Students Under Age 18

The mission of the Department of Student A student under the age of 18 is required
Activities on the Daytona Beach Campus is to have a signature from a parent or guard-
to create an environment in which students ian to participate in certain campus events
are encouraged and aided in the exploration such as field trips, recreational activities,
of co-curriculum involvement, leadership and sporting events. Attempting to obtain a
development, student programming, self signature for each would be burdensome for
governance, and civic engagement. both the student and the parent or guardian,
Through these services, the Student possibly causing the student to miss activi-
Activities staff supports and enhances holis- ties normally associated with college life.
tic development by providing advocacy for A waiver form may be signed one time
and to students, building community, com- by the parent or guardian and the student
plementing the academic experience, and giving consent for the student to sign in
advancing life skills. place of the parent or guardian for all activi-
There are over 160 student organizations ties and events that require written consent.
on the Daytona Beach Campus. The campus Waiver forms are available in the Dean of
encourages participation in sports clubs, Students Office and will be mailed to each
special interest groups, Greek life (sororities underage student prior to their scheduled
and fraternities), honor societies, aviation arrival. The waiver expires the day the stu-
clubs, military organizations, and religious dent reaches the age of 18.
organizations. The Department of Student
Activities provides support for all these Student Government Association
organizations in addition to assisting stu-
dents in starting a new student organization. The Student Government Association (SGA)
Involvement on campus develops skills in is responsible for providing a link between
social responsibility, strong group dynamics, the students and the faculty, staff, and
leadership, communication, management, administration. While being the voice of the
budgeting, and decision making. Students students, the SGA provides many services,
have the opportunity to learn about all the represents the student body, and is actively
organizations at the fall and spring Activities involved with student activities. SGA ser-
Fair. vices to the students include a free beverage
The Department of Student Activities service, safe ride, which provides a free taxi
is also the point of contact for the Student ride to students when they are in unsafe
Government Association and its divisions situations; lawyer service; lockers; banners;
– the Programming Board (Touch-N-Go color printer; and free faxing. SGA members
Productions), Eagles FM Radio, and the also participate on almost every committee,
Avion newspaper – as well as leadership and the president of the SGA is a member
development and Homecoming activities.. of Embry-Riddle’s Board of Trustees. Direct
For specific information, contact the questions, comments, or concerns to sga-
Department of Student Activities at (386) pres@erau.edu or call (386) 226-6045.
226-6039.
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Dean of Students Office petitive league to demonstrate their athletic

skills or select a competition that encour-
The Dean of Students Office at the Daytona ages group participation for fun and to stay
Beach Campus offers a variety of services to in shape and reduce the stress in their lives,
assist students with problems such as per- they are sure to find what they are looking
sonal and family emergencies, and provides for in intramural recreational sports. The
advocacy and referrals to campus and local department of Recreational Sports is also a
assistance. The department oversees all stu- source for on-campus employment. Students
dent judicial issues and disciplinary records. are able to work as lifeguards, fitness super-
The Dean of Students Office annually pro- visors, and officials at special events.
duces the Student Handbook.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Intramural and Recreational
Sports Embry-Riddle Intercollegiate Athletics pro-
vides highly competitive varsity sports on
Intramural and Recreational Sports at the the Daytona Beach Campus. All Embry-
Daytona Beach Campus strives to create an Riddle students are admitted to regular-
atmosphere of competition and fun by offer- season home events free of charge, and
ing a wide variety of activities ranging from everyone is encouraged to get involved
team sports such as flag football, volleyball, and support the Eagles. The University is
basketball, dodgeball, and softball to indi- a member of the National Association of
vidual competition in such sports as table Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and suc-
tennis, racquetball, and tennis. Other sports cessfully competes against opponents from
are also available on request. Visit www.erau- all levels of college athletics. Most of the
imsports.com for additional information. University’s sports programs are ranked
The director assists chartered clubs and among the top 25 teams in the nation and
organizations with the use of sports facilities are perennial contenders for conference,
and equipment. An equipment-loan pro- regional, and national championships. The
gram offers many items for free checkout on 1999-2000 year saw the Eagles basketball
an overnight basis with a valid University program win the NAIA Division II national
I.D. card. Students are encouraged to use all championship. The Eagles baseball team
on-campus sports-related facilities (outdoor has made eight appearances in the NAIA
swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, World Series since 1999, including a national
playing fields, indoor racquetball, gymna- runner-up finish in 2005. Women’s soccer has
sium, and fitness center). Hours vary for participated in the national tournament six
each facility and are posted. Visit www.erau- times in the past nine years, while the men’s
fitness.com for additional information. soccer team has made seven appearances
In addition to on-campus recreational during that same time period. Women’s
activities, a virtually unlimited variety of golf was the national runner-up in 2008 and
outdoor recreational opportunities are pos- has finished in the top six in the country
sible. Hiking, camping, fishing, and sailing for seven consecutive years. The men’s and
are a few of the activities available. women’s tennis teams have had tremendous
Whether students seek a highly com- success as well, with the men making 10 con-
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secutive national championship appearances, (FYP) team consists of highly qualified aca-
including five consecutive Final Four appear- demic advisors, student assistants, peer
ances and the women earning national cham- mentors, and tutors who work together with
pionship bids nine of the last 10 years. The faculty and staff campus-wide to assist stu-
cross country and track & field teams have dents in their transition to university life.
also had tremendous success, with multiple First Year Programs, conveniently located
top-10 finishes in recent years. on campus in the Doolittle Annex, focuses on
Collectively, the Daytona Beach Campus the academic success of first-year students
has won the Sun Conference Commissioner’s through developmental and intentional
Cup for best all-around athletic program academic advisement. First Year Programs
for 10 consecutive years. In addition to coordinates and provides academic counsel-
their prowess on the fields and courts, the ing, grade monitoring, academic interven-
student-athletes have posted a cumulative tion strategies, tutoring, and supplemental
grade point average higher than the campus instruction, and acts as a liaison for students
average for 10 consecutive years. seeking appropriate sources of information
The University sponsors 16 intercolle- and specialized services on campus. First
giate sport programs at the Daytona Beach Year Programs oversees the college success
Campus, including men’s baseball, bas- course (UNIV 101) for the campus and coor-
ketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, dinates with the Living-Learning Program in
indoor/outdoor track and field; women’s the residence halls.
cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor/ FYP also offers the First Generation
outdoor track and field, and volleyball; and Student Program and the First Class
co-ed cheerleading. Any student who meets Program. The First Generation Student
both University and NAIA eligibility require- Program is designed to help students who
ments is able to compete for a position on are among the first generation in their fami-
a varsity team. Athletic grants-in-aid, in lies to attend a university to succeed, while
varying amounts, are generally awarded to the First Class Program is designed to give
recruited varsity student-athletes, with walk- select first year students a head start in their
on players earning the right to compete for university experience during the Summer B
scholarship assistance, when available. semester.
For more information on the Eagles, For more information, contact:
including game schedules, rosters, results, First Year Programs
and statistics, or to sign up for the Daytona Student Academic Support Center
Beach Campus student athletic support Doolittle Annex
group, The Flock, log on to http://www. 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
embryriddlesports.com. Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
For tryout information, contact the (386) 226-7073
Intercollegiate Athletics department. Fax: (386) 226-6165
erli@erau.edu
www.erli.us
First Year Programs
Dedicated to helping students achieve their
academic goals, the First Year Programs
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Hunt Library Riddle Web portal, known as ERNIE (Embry-

Riddle Network for Information Exchange),
The mission of the Hunt Library is to pro- can be found at http://ernie.erau.edu.
vide materials, services, and facilities to ERNIE accounts are provided to all students.
students, faculty, and staff in support of the ERNIE gives students one-stop-shopping for
University’s commitment to excellence in class and University information as well as
teaching, learning, and research for both the details on campus events. ERNIE also pro-
Daytona Beach and Worldwide Campuses. vides a number of services that students can
Visitors to the Hunt Library will find access, such as email, unofficial transcripts,
resources in a variety of formats: books, gov- class grades, class schedules, account bal-
ernment documents, periodicals, microforms, ances, and flight schedules. ERNIE can be
conference proceedings, reports, videos, and accessed from any computer with an Internet
DVDs. An extensive collection of electronic connection. Information Technology also pro-
resources is available to Embry-Riddle stu- vides the following services:
dents, faculty, and staff through the library’s
website: http://library.erau.edu. Many can • Computerized labs and classrooms
be accessed from off-campus and provide • Email accounts
full-text access to periodicals, documents, • Network storage space for class
and other research materials. assignments
The library also houses a special col-
lection of historical aviation materials that • Storage space for personal Web pages
originated from the Manufacturers’ Aircraft • Assistance in connecting to the Residential
Association. Materials that are not avail- Network (ResNet) for on-campus housing
able in the Hunt Library’s collection can be
obtained through the library’s Interlibrary • Free software downloads, including
popular Microsoft titles and McAfee anti-
Loan service.
virus
Library users can access the Internet on
public-use computers or sign on to comput- • Telecommunications support (including
ers equipped with productivity software voicemail) for University housing
to aid in the completion of course-related • Wireless Internet access in many buildings
research. Reference librarians are available to and residence halls
assist students with research strategies.
As the technology used in the avia-
With a variety of seating options, the
tion and aerospace industries grows and
Hunt Library is a comfortable, popular
advances, so are the tools of teaching future
venue to browse magazines, study, and
aviation and aerospace pioneers.
gather for group projects.
Information Technology Services Student Employment

The Student Employment Office provides
Information Technology strives to provide
assistance to students seeking part-time
students with stable, secure, highly available,
employment on or off campus. On-campus
always-on systems via the Web that offer
employment is available to students regard-
a leading-edge in technology. The Embry-
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less of financial need. Working on or off specialized security service to the campus
campus not only gives students more finan- flight line. The Parking & Traffic Services
cial support, but also helps them develop section manages campus parking, traffic,
self-confidence, gain valuable employment and associated enforcement functions. It
and credit references, establish a work also provides support for special events. The
record, and acquire useful skills in time Crime Prevention section engages in safety
management, financial planning, and com- education and crime prevention programs
munication. Once students are registered at for students, faculty, and staff. The depart-
the Daytona Beach Campus they may seek ment maintains a close liaison with local law
employment by visiting our office or by enforcement agencies to provide the safest
viewing all available positions via our online possible learning environment.
system. Students must provide original doc-
umentation to prove identity and employ- Campus Ministry
ment eligibility prior to employment.
Because students work and serve each The Campus Ministry staff nurture the
other at Embry-Riddle, a sense of commu- spiritual life of students, staff, faculty, and
nity is created. Students are participants in alumni. We recognize that your spiritual life
the life and work of the University as well is not limited to religious inclinations, but
as consumers of the educational program. also is inclusive of any search for meaning,
Embry-Riddle depends on student workers purpose, direction, and belonging in your
for much of the work essential to sustain life. Our chaplains are available to assist you
day-to-day operations. as you explore the dimensions of your spiri-
Embry-Riddle adheres to the principle of tual life and wrestle with the questions that
equal employment opportunities for all stu- may arise in your search.
dents. We also serve as a resource for the stu-
dent religious clubs on campus, and work
to foster a healthy interfaith community,
Safety and Security respecting people of various religious tra-
Safety and security is provided by the ditions. In addition, the chaplains provide
Campus Safety & Security Department, an support during emergencies and hospitaliza-
in-house unit consisting of full-time officers tions, and are available to assist with both
and part-time student assistants. The Safety funerals and weddings.
& Security Department provides patrol and The Interfaith Chapel is open daily from
escort services, parking and traffic services, 6 a.m. until midnight, with spiritual activi-
life safety systems, crime prevention, and ties scheduled regularly during the fall and
communications/dispatch services. spring semesters. Prayer rooms for different
The Patrol and Communications sec- faiths are located in the chapel and available
tions provide coverage to the campus and for individual prayer, meditation, and reflec-
its satellite locations. Safety officers respond tion. In addition, we have resources to help
to routine requests for service as well as to you connect with a nearby religious commu-
emergency situations. They also conduct nity of your tradition.
field investigations as required and provide
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Disability Support Services direct care, education, and assistance with

lifestyle modification.
The University is committed to ensuring Services include diagnostic assessment,
access and providing reasonable accommo- prescriptive and nursing care, referrals, well-
dation for students with documented dis- ness education and counseling, women’s
abilities who request assistance. The Director health care, medical grounding of flight stu-
serves as the advocate of Disability Support dents, and assistance with aerospace medical
Services (DSS) at the Daytona Beach resi- concerns.
dential campus, Worldwide Campuses, and Students must satisfy the mandatory
online. immunization requirement prior to enroll-
Students’ needs are addressed on an ment or participate in campus-based immu-
individual basis with regard to their spe- nization clinics. The Medical Report form
cific disabilities, academic and career goals, supplied by University Admissions indicates
learning styles, and objectives for personal the immunizations that students must docu-
development. Campus-specific services ment in order to register for courses and
include academic advisement or assistance reside in University-managed housing.
with planning academic schedules, registra- Prospective flight students should note
tion assistance and advance registration, that certain sensory impairments, medical,
academic intervention programs, time man- neurobiological, and psychological condi-
agement training, study skills assistance, tions, and the use of mitigating prescriptive
arrangements for peer tutoring, testing medications may delay or preclude medical
modifications, advocacy, and facilitation of certification by the FAA. These issues should
physical access. In addition, DSS supports be discussed with an aviation medical exam-
returning veterans in need of service. iner (AME) to ensure participation in flight
Because certain academic programs are instruction. Students may also contact the
FAA-certified, those programs are subject to Health Services clinical staff for information
regulation by that agency. Therefore, regula- on eligibility for medical certification by call-
tory limitations may delay or preclude paring (386) 226-7917.
ticipation or licensure in those programs by
persons with certain disabilities.
Prospective students considering a pro-
Health Insurance Requirement for
gram of study are encouraged to contact the Students
Disability Support Services staff for informa- All students must have health insur-
tion on policies and procedures, eligibility ance and provide proof of coverage on an
concerns, or campus-specific services. All annual basis; coverage must be continuous
information is confidential and not for inclu- throughout enrollment at Embry-Riddle.
sion in the students’ University records. The University recommends that students
who are currently insured contact their
Health Services plan administrator to ascertain benefits
and limitations while enrolled. Some plans
Maintaining optimum health promotes a cover only emergency room care or require
productive university experience. Health extended waits to become established with
Services promotes student wellness through a local provider; many plans reimburse ser-
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vices received out-of-network at a lower rate ing. Issues addressed in counseling vary
or not at all. from adjustment to college life, relationship
All students are automatically enrolled problems, and stress, to more serious prob-
in the University’s student health insurance lems. Counseling is available without cost to
plan. Students with comparable private students, and the content and records of ses-
insurance may waive out of this plan to have sions are confidential.
the premium removed from their account.
Prior to completing the waiver request, we The Residence Life Program
encourage students and/or their parents to
review the University’s basic student plan Embry-Riddle believes that the on-campus
and major medical options at www.uhcsr. living experience is an integral and positive
com. The waiver request must be received part of a well-rounded university educa-
and approved by the semester deadline. tion. Interaction with other students in the
Failure to waive the insurance by the semes- campus community living environment
ter deadline will result in the nonrefundable is a major contributor to student success.
insurance fee remaining on the student’s National research shows that students who
account. Embry-Riddle is not responsible for live on campus earn better grades, tend to be
insurance waivers that are submitted after more involved in campus activities, and are
the deadline. The waiver can be found in more likely to graduate than students who
WebAdvisor by logging onto ERNIE. live off campus. The campus housing system
International students with an F-1 or J-1 offers programs and services that support
visa must demonstrate proof of coverage that the academic mission of the University and
meets the State Department’s requirements promote student success. All residence halls
and the coverage must be from a U.S-based are staffed by specially trained personnel
company. All international student athletes who are committed to helping students and
are required to have UHCSR insurance. promoting a positive community environ-
International students should call (386) 226- ment.
6579 to arrange a review of their individual
insurance plan. Residential Facilities
Residence halls are furnished and air-
Counseling Services conditioned. All residence halls have vend-
ing facilities, laundry facilities, and easy
The college experience is highly complicated,
access to campus dining areas. Housing fees
offering students tremendous intellectual
include all utilities, Internet, and cable TV
and personal opportunities, as well as diffi-
access. Although computer labs are con-
cult challenges and demands. Many students
veniently located in academic buildings,
find themselves seeking counseling as a way
students should provide their own personal
of learning, growing, and dealing with these
computers for use in residential housing.
experiences.
First year students are typically assigned
Individual counseling provides an ave-
to buildings that are specially designated
nue for students to meet one-to-one with a
for new students. Upper-class students may
counselor to discuss and explore the issues,
choose to live in a variety of campus resi-
concerns, and feelings they are experienc-
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dences, including suites and apartments, on consideration. New students, 21 years of age
a space-available basis. Accommodations for and older, may apply for ERAU-managed
disabled students are available. Requests for housing; however, assignments are made on
these spaces should be made to the Director a space-available basis.
of Housing & Residence Life.
EAGLEcard
Residency and Board The EAGLEcard, which you will receive
Requirements at orientation, is the official Embry-Riddle
Residency Policy: All first-year students University identification card for all stu-
under 21 years of age with less than 28 dents. It should be readily available at all
earned credit hours are required to live in times to present to University officials who
ERAU-managed housing for their first full may request verification. The EAGLEcard
academic year (fall and spring semesters). All is the property of Embry-Riddle University,
first-year students are required to purchase a which reserves the right to revoke use of
14-meal-per-week plan for each of their first the EAGLEcard on any of its accounts at
consecutive fall and spring semesters. First- any time. Only the individual to whom it is
year students may upgrade to larger meal issued may use the EAGLEcard. Other uses
plans if desired. include:
Exceptions to the residency and board • Activity Card: Your EAGLEcard allows
requirements are as follows: you access to student activities, events,
• Students who are 21 years of age or older games, voting, and other services
on or before September 1 of their year of provided by Embry-Riddle.
entry to the University • Access Card: If you reside in on-campus
• Students who are legally married University housing, your EAGLEcard
will give you access to residence halls
• Students who are full-time, year-round and Tallman Common. Also, certain
residents of Volusia County, Florida, for labs and buildings require the use of an
a minimum of one year prior to entering EAGLEcard for entry.
Embry-Riddle
• Library: You must present your
All requests for an exception must be sub-
EAGLEcard each time you check out
mitted in writing to the Director of Housing
library materials.
& Residence Life with supporting documen-
tation of circumstances. • Debit Card: Your EAGLEcard offers two
debit accounts that are managed by the
Housing Application Process University. The Eagle Dollar account
can be used at any University point of
New students accepted to Embry-Riddle sale, including vending, copy, laundry
will receive instructions on how to submit machines, dining locations, and the
the housing contract online. Completed con- University bookstore. The Eagle Dollar
tracts along with the housing deposit must account is also accepted as payment
be submitted online to Housing & Residence by some of the local merchants in the
Life by June 1 in order to receive priority Daytona Beach area; see our website for
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a complete listing: www.erau.edu/db/ not transferable and there are no cash with-
eaglecard. The Flight Account can only be drawals permitted from the account(s). The
used to pay for on-campus flight training funds will stay there semester-to-semester,
activities. year-to-year, and will not be refunded unless
• Meal Plans: These are accessed via your the cardholder withdraws, graduates, or is
EAGLEcard. (See the Dining Services dismissed from the University, with proof
section for more information regarding required. Flight Account refunds can be
meal plans.) requested upon flight course completion
or withdrawal from the flight program. A
Deposits request for a refund must be submitted to
The Eagle Dollars and Flight Account mini- the EAGLEcard Office in writing. A $10.00
mum deposit is $1.00. Deposits to either processing fee will be applied to any remain-
account can be made at the Cashier’s Office, ing funds in your Eagle Dollars account. A
at one of the on-campus Value Transfer monthly service fee can be applied to any
Stations, or via the Web through your remaining balances on an inactive account,
Blackboard account at the “EAGLEcard tab”. (inactive after two years of non-use).
The University reserves the right to sus- Lost or Stolen Card
pend any account if a negative balance goes
unpaid for more than 30 days, or if a student The cardholder is required to immediately
account is delinquent. contact the EAGLEcard Office during nor-
mal business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), the
Transactions Safety Office after business hours, or via
The cardholder must present their the Web through the “EAGLEcard tab” on
EAGLEcard at the time of purchase. All their Blackboard account, if an EAGLEcard
sales transactions charged to an account is lost or stolen. This action will suspend the
through the use of the EAGLEcard are final card until it is reactivated at the EAGLEcard
at the point and time of sale. The cardholder Office. The cardholder is responsible for all
is responsible for observing the amount transactions charged to their accounts prior
charged during the transaction and monitor- to proper notification to the EAGLEcard
ing balances. A cardholder can check their Office, the Safety Office, or via the Web.
account balances online via the cardholder’s Once the card has been reported as lost or
University Blackboard account. Up to 90 stolen, all accounts and privileges accessed
days’ history is available. A cardholder is with use of the EAGLEcard will be deacti-
responsible for all transactions. vated.
Statements Replacement of Lost/Stolen or

The cardholder can obtain a detailed state- Replacement Cards
ment of their debit transactions through their A replacement fee of $10.00 will be charged
Blackboard account. Up to 90 days’ of his- for lost cards. The fee will be waived if a
tory is available. card was reported as stolen and a report
number was issued by a government agency.
Account Closing and Refund Temporary cards are available free of charge
Your funds in an EAGLEcard account are for up to seven days. A replacement fee of
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$5.00 will be charged for damaged cards if with meals available throughout the day.
the cardholder turns in the non-functioning Accommodations can be made for students
card to the EAGLEcard Office. with special dietary needs or medical condi-
tions. Dining service personnel are available
Error Resolution to consult with students on an individual
If you feel there has been an error on your basis. Requests for special services should be
account, please notify the EAGLEcard Office made to the director of Dining Services.
within 60 days from the date of the transac-
tion in question. In order to resolve the prob- Please note the following information
lem we will require the following: regarding meal plan requirements.
• Name, student ID number All first-year students are required to purchase
a minimum 14-meal-per-week plan for each of
• Description of the error or transaction in their first consecutive fall and spring semes-
question ters. All first-year students under 21 years of
• Dollar amount of the transaction in age with less than 28 earned credits hours are
question required to live in ERAU managed housing for
their first full academic year (fall and spring
• A clear explanation of why you believe
semesters). First-year students may upgrade
there is an error
to larger meal plans if desired. This minimum
Disclosure of Accounting Information required plan provides 14 full meals per week
to Third Parties and flexible Riddle Bucks that can be used to
purchase individual food items at any cam-
The University will disclose information pus dining location. First-year students may
to third parties about the account holder’s upgrade to a larger meal plan that offers 21
account(s) or the transfer made only: (1) in meals per week. Detailed dining service infor-
order to comply with court orders or other mation will be sent to all incoming first-year
applicable laws, or (2) if the account holder students to help with their meal plan choice.
gives written or verbal permission, or (3) if
the student’s account receivables is in the Mail
third party’s name. All policies and proce-
dures are subject to change. Prior to a student’s arrival at Embry-Riddle
and during their attendance, all personal
Dining Services mail being sent to them by the USPS, UPS,
and Federal Express should be addressed as
A variety of nutritious and satisfying dining follows:
services and meal plan options are offered.
Dining facilities are conveniently located to If box number is known:
residence halls and six other locations on Student Name (include middle initial)
campus. They offer a wide range of food Mail # 14____
selections, from full hot meals to fast food 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
and snacks. Students can also enjoy weekly Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3977
specials and events such as cookouts, buf-
fets, and celebrations. Dining service hours
If box number is unknown:
are designed to meet the needs of students, Student Name
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“New Student” iarize students with University policies and

600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. procedures as well as the American educa-
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3977 tion system in general. The office provides
All students are asked to have a mailbox and services that include advising students on
are required to check it on a daily basis. immigration regulations and financial mat-
ters, and health insurance requirements in
Career Services Office the United States. The office also assists
Career Services provides career resources international students with the processing of
and career development assistance to all forms and documentation of status required
Embry-Riddle students and alumni. The by foreign governments, sponsors, the U.S.
Career Services Web site offers students and government, and the University.
alumni a virtual library of job search aids, International Student Services con-
including interview tips, sample resumes, tinually strives to provide opportunities for
cover letters, direct links to employment Web international students to become involved
sites, cooperative education/internship infor- in campus and community programs that
mation, and a Web-based resume referral ser- promote a cross-cultural awareness with
vice that provides career opportunities. University faculty, staff, and students as well
The Industry/Career Expo is held in the as the local community.
fall. Over 75 companies visit the campus For more information, contact:
to recruit students for full-time, coopera- International Student Services
tive education, and internship opportunities Doolittle Annex
and to provide information on the industry. 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
On-campus interviews and informational Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
presentations are also scheduled year-round. (386)226-6579
Career Services employs a staff of pro- Fax: (386) 226-6165
gram managers to provide career advise-
ment, mock interviews, and resume critique Embry-Riddle Language Institute
services. Career Services encourages students (ERLI)
to contact them early in their education to The Embry-Riddle Language Institute (ERLI)
explore career options and to develop a suc- is an intensive English program providing
cessful job search strategy. English-language instruction and cultural
For more information, contact: orientation to nonnative speakers of English.
Career Services, C-Building, Suite 408 Most of our students plan to attend Embry-
(386) 226-6054 Riddle, but we also welcome others who
www.erau.edu/career just want to improve their English-language
ability. If you desire to become more pro-
International Student Services ficient in listening, speaking, reading, and
The International Student Services Office writing the English language, this intensive
serves as the central point of contact for English program is for you. Students benefit
issues concerning international students at from a computer laboratory with up-to-date
Embry-Riddle. An International Student language-learning software and TOEFL (Test
Orientation is held each semester to famil- of English as a Foreign Language) prepara-
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tion software. Additionally, students who For more information, contact:

wish to attend Embry-Riddle can be granted Embry-Riddle Language Institute
conditional acceptance pending completion Doolittle Annex
of our program or a passing TOEFL score, 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
assuming they meet all other University Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
admission requirements. Eligible students are (386) 226-6192
also able to earn a part-time recommenda- Fax: (386) 226-6165
tion after successful completion of a semester erli@erau.edu
at ERLI, which allows them to begin their www.erli.us
University studies while continuing their
English-language studies. Embry-Riddle
Language Institute students have full access
to all Embry-Riddle facilities.
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Academic Programs
Embry-Riddle offers students opportunities to information about specific degree programs
pursue academic programs in a wide variety begins on page 82 of this section of the catalog.
of aviation and aerospace fields. Each degree Minor courses of study are described in the fol-
program includes both General Education lowing section.
and academic specialization, the two com- The University currently offers the follow-
ponents complementing each other. Detailed ing programs at the Daytona Beach Campus.
General Education B.S. in Aerospace Electronics College of Engineering

Program B.S. in Air Traffic Management
B.S. in Aerospace Engineering
B.S. in Applied Meteorology
Accelerated Program in
College of Arts and A.S. in Aviation Maintenance Aerospace Engineering
Sciences Science
M. of Aerospace Engineering
B.S. in Aviation Maintenance
B.S. in Communication Science M.S. in Aerospace Engineering
B.S. in Computational B.S. in Homeland Security B.S. in Civil Engineering
Mathematics
B.S. in Safety Science B.S. in Computer Engineering
B.S. in Engineering Physics
Ph.D in Aviation B.S. in Computer Engineering/
Accelerated Program in M.S. in Software Engineering
Engineering Physics Still Exploring
B.S. in Computer Science
M.S. in Engineering Physics
College of Business M.S. in Electrical and Computer
Ph.D. in Engineering Physics Engineering
B.S. in Human Factors B.S. in Business Administration B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Psychology M. of Business Administration B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
B.S. in Human Factors Accelerated Program in Business
Psychology/ M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Administration
M.S. in Human Factors and B.S. in Software Engineering
Systems B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies/
Master of Business B.S. in Software Engineering/
M.S. in Human Factors and Administration (5-Year Program) M.S. in Software Engineering
Systems
B.S. in Communication/Master of M. of Software Engineering
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies Business Administration (5-Year
Still Exploring
B.S. in Space Physics Program)
Still Exploring B.S. in Human Factors/Master of
Business Administration (5-Year
College of Aviation Program)
Executive Master of Business
B.S. in Aeronautical Science Administration
B.S. in Aeronautics Still Exploring
M.S. in Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle reserves the right to terminate or modify program requirements and content, as well as the sequence of program
offerings from term to term, for educational, financial, or other reasons that it determines are sufficient to warrant such action.
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Academic Programs
Basic Skills Requirement General Education Program

Embry-Riddle recognizes the importance Recognizing its general and special mis-
of communication and quantitative skills sions in education, Embry-Riddle embraces
in all areas of aerospace. Successful pilots, a General Education Program. Comprising
engineers, airport managers, aviation mainte- nearly one-third of every degree program,
nance technicians, and other aviation profes- this course of study ensures that students
sionals must possess these skills to perform possess the attributes expected of all univer-
their jobs effectively. Embry-Riddle, therefore, sity graduates. Encouraging intellectual self-
requires all students, including transfer stu- reliance and ability, the General Education
dents, to demonstrate proficiency in writing, Program enables students, regardless of their
reading, and mathematics before they are degree program, to acquire a broad range of
permitted to complete registration during knowledge.
their first term at the University. Proficiency By completing the General Education
may be demonstrated by earning qualifying Program, students gain and enhance com-
scores on SAT/ACT tests, or by transferring petence in written and oral communication.
credit for college-level English and math- They practice reasoning and critical think-
ematics courses. ing skills and demonstrate computer profi-
If they cannot demonstrate proficiency ciency. As students engage in this course of
in these basic skills, students must enroll in study, they familiarize themselves with and
COM 020, Fundamentals of Communication, investigate ideas and methodologies from
a reading, writing, and critical thinking skills several disciplines. These include the arts and
course. Quantitative skills courses (MA 004, humanities, the social sciences, the natural
MA 006) help students prepare for introduc- sciences, and mathematics. The program also
tory mathematics courses required in the helps students recognize interrelationships
various degree programs. among the disciplines.
Students whose primary language is Promoting the appreciation of varied per-
not English are required to demonstrate spectives, the General Education Program
advanced English proficiency by achieving provides intellectual stimulation, ensuring
a satisfactory score on a placement test. that students are broadly educated. This
Students unable to demonstrate such profi- course of study empowers students to make
ciency must enroll in appropriate basic skills informed value judgments, to expand their
courses in their first term at the University. knowledge and understanding of themselves,
These courses are COM 008, Academic and to lead meaningful, responsible, and sat-
English, and COM 018, Advanced Academic isfying lives as individuals, professionals, and
English. concerned members of their society and the
Although basic skills courses are com- world.
puted into the student’s term grade point
average (GPA) and cumulative grade point General Education Program
average (CGPA), credits earned in basic skills Requirements
courses do not apply to minimum degree
requirements in any degree program. Embry-Riddle’s General Education Program
encourages effective learning and provides
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Academic Programs
a coherent base for students to pursue their Physical and Life Sciences
academic specializations. In specific support 6 hours
of the goals of general education, candidates In order to appreciate current understand-
for bachelor degrees must complete course- ings of the natural world, students study the
work or demonstrate competency in the concepts and methods of the physical and life
following areas. The faculty certify all course- sciences, applying the techniques of scientific
work accepted for general education credit as inquiry to problem-solving. All students par-
advancing general education objectives. They ticipate in a laboratory experience.
additionally establish methods for students
to demonstrate competency in these areas Humanities
of study. Because certain degree programs 3-6 hours lower-level
require particular courses in the General *3 hours 300-400 level
Education Program, refer to the degree In order to participate in the complexity of
requirements section of the catalog before human experiences that arise in a framework
selecting general education courses. of historical and social contexts, students
are exposed to the humanities. Such areas
Communication Theory and Skills of studies may include cultural, aesthetic,
9 hours philosophical, and spiritual dimensions of the
In order to lead meaningful and responsible human condition.
lives in complex societies, students produce,
evaluate, articulate, and interpret information Social Sciences
and meanings in oral and written communi- 3-6 hours lower-level selected from the HU
cations. 140s series courses
*3 hours 300-400 level
Mathematics In order to understand interrelationships
6 hours between the individual and society and con-
In order to develop quantitative reasoning nections between historical memory and the
skills and to use and understand the lan- future, students examine the social sciences,
guage of science and technology, students including history, economics, psychology, or
must demonstrate mathematical proficiency sociology.
for three of these hours by placement, exami- General Education Program Requirement
nation, or course completion. One course 36 Hours Total
must have college algebra as either a prequi-
* In order to experience advanced studies in either the
site or a corequisite. Humanities or Social Sciences, students must choose at least
one upper-level course in the Humanities or Social Sciences.
Computer Science/Information
Technology
3 hours
In order to use computers and to understand
and evaluate their significance in the solution
of problems, students study the concepts,
techniques, and tools of computing.
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Academic Programs
General Education Program students should follow the common fresh-

Approved Courses man engineering program (see the com-
mon freshman year outline in the College
Communication Theory and Skills . . . . . . . 9 of Engineering section of this catalog), then
COM 122, 219, 221, 222 select a degree program upon completion.
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 After a degree program is chosen, an advi-
MA 111, MA 112, MA 120, MA 140, MA 142, MA
143, MA 145, MA 220, MA 222, MA 241, MA 242, sor will be assigned to the student to discuss
MA 243 courses to take and future career goals. Pre-
Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 college preparation in math and physics is
BA 120, CS 118, CS 120, EGR 115, EGR 120 essential for success in engineering. If it is
Physical and Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 necessary to enroll in more basic math and
PS 101, PS 102, PS 103, PS 104, PS 105, PS 107, PS physics courses to ensure that preparation,
140, PS 142, PS 150, PS 160, PS 208, PS 215, PS 219, students should understand it may take them
PS 250, PS 301, PS 302, PS 303, PS 320
longer to complete the degree they choose.
Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
(3-6 Lower-Level; *300-400 Level) * Must choose at least
one upper-level HU or SS. The Common First-Year
HU 140, HU 141, HU 142, HU 143, HU 144, HU
145, HU 146, HU 300, HU 302, HU 310, HU 316,
Engineering Program
HU 325, HU 330, HU 338, HU 341, HU 345, HU The Common Freshman Engineering
375, HU 415, HU 420, HU 399/499, HON 150,
HON 250, HON 350 Program is a joint responsibility between the
Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 College of Engineering and all departments
(3-6 hours; 3 hours Upper-Level) in the College. The purpose of this coordina-
EC 200, EC 210, EC 211, SS 110, SS 120, SS 130, SS tion is to ensure success of all engineering
302, SS 310, SS 311, SS 320, SS 321, SS 325, SS 326, programs at the freshman level. In industry,
SS 331, SS 333, SS 334, SS 336, SS 337, SS 340, SS
350, SS 353, SS 363, SS 399/499, PSY 101, PSY 310, engineers in a certain discipline have to work
PSY 315, PSY 335, PSY 340, PSY 350, PSY 365 with engineers in other disciplines, so it is in
TOTAL CREDITS 36 the best interest of our engineering students
that they interact with students in other engi-
Still Exploring Engineering neering programs. This is accomplished via
Freshman team projects, common engineering courses,
and invited colloquium speakers.
Students exploring engineering who have The First-Year Program ensures that
not selected a specific degree program may, instructors involved in the program have the
during their freshman year, enroll in the appropriate quality and experience to teach
courses listed in the common engineering the freshman courses. The program main-
first-year catalog description. This enables an tains consistency in the continuous processes
engineering student interested in engineering of outcomes assessment throughout all of the
to explore the content of all the engineering College of Engineering curricula as required
programs over their freshman year prior to by the program’s accrediting agencies. The
declaring a major at the beginning of their program also deals with personal matters
sophomore year. The courses apply toward that may arise in freshman engineering
any engineering degree. Still Exploring courses.
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Academic Programs
The College of Engineering First-Year career objectives. Classes are scheduled to

Advising Program focuses on advising and accommodate both full-time and part-time
retaining all engineering freshmen starting study. Many of the graduate courses are
from the time they make their tuition deposit nonsequential, allowing study to begin in
until they finish their first year. any term. Electives needed to complete the
requirements of any graduate degree are
Graduate Programs selected from among the 500/600 numbered
courses (except BA 503 and the AED course
Introduction series) listed in this catalog.
Status quo is virtually an unknown concept
in the aviation industry. The technology with Graduate Internships
which aviation works and the national and Graduate internships are temporary profes-
international regulations by which it must sional or industrial work opportunities avail-
abide are subject to rapid, frequent, and able to graduate students in some programs.
sweeping change. Aviation touches every There are two types of internships: resident
sphere of modern personal and business and nonresident. Resident internships are
life and, therefore, must be sensitive to and professional work activities supported by
respond to stimuli from a variety of unre- a partnership between the University and
lated sources. A healthy aviation industry is industry and conducted on campus under
critical to the nation’s economic well-being the supervision of a faculty/staff sponsor.
and security. Nonresident internships are professional
Embry-Riddle graduate degree programs work activities conducted off campus at the
are designed to stress pragmatic solutions supporting organization’s facility. Full-time
to the managerial, technological, and orga- employees of the offering organization are
nizational challenges in the aviation and not eligible for an internship appointment
aerospace industry today. The problems cur- and cannot receive elective credit for their
rently confronting industry are brought into professional work service.
the classroom for analysis, making use of the Graduate students who have full gradu-
latest theories, tools, and techniques avail- ate status in a degree program, are in good
able to engineers, operations personnel, and standing with a minimum of six completed
managers. Case studies, simulations, com- graduate credit hours, and who earn a cumu-
puter-aided analysis, and computer-assisted lative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 basis are eligible
design, as well as experiential exercises are to apply for graduate internships. Students
interspersed throughout the curricula to must demonstrate adequate communication
achieve a balance between theory and the and technical skills.
realities of the aviation/aerospace industrial Students selected for an internship must
world of the 21st century. register for the approved number of credit
In most programs, opportunities are hours in the appropriate departmental
provided in each degree program to tailor internship course and pay all fees. Graduate
the curriculum to meet specific, individual
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Academic Programs
academic credit is awarded at a rate of one aviation field. The Ph.D. in Aviation program
credit hour for every 200 clock hours of work is designed to address that need by allowing
completed, up to a maximum of three credit students to pursue doctoral studies in avia-
hours in one semester. Three internship tion in a diverse, intellectually versatile and
credit hours may be applied as an elective multi-disciplinary environment. It is the first
toward degree requirements in most degree Ph.D. in aviation in the U.S.
programs. Students are advised to consult Courses are offered online for greater
with their graduate program coordinator for accessibility to the working professional.
approval to use internship credits toward Participation in three six-day on-campus resi-
their degree program. dency seminars is required during the pro-
gram. This program format provides doctoral
Thesis and Graduate Research degree students an innovative way to achieve
Project Options their personal, educational, and professional
goals.
Requirements The Ph.D. in Aviation program is
designed to enable students to achieve the
Students who elect a thesis or graduate
following learning objectives: develop mas-
research project must obtain approval of
tery of the central theories and concepts in
the research topic. The University encour-
the field of aviation, including foundations,
ages graduate students to select thesis and
safety management, economics, and regula-
graduate research project topics that per-
tory procedures; pose and solve theory-based
mit them to participate in faculty research.
and research-based problems designed to
Once approved, a research advisor and one
advance applications in the field of avia-
or more additional committee members are
tion; extend the aviation body of knowledge
selected and approved by the department
by conceiving, planning, producing, and
coordinator or designee. Normally, if a stu-
communicating original research; develop
dent is working with a faculty research team
and demonstrate expertise in instructional
as part of his/her thesis or graduate research
processes; and demonstrate leadership, col-
project, the faculty member who is directing
laboration, and communication necessary for
the student’s research should generally be
scholarly work in aviation.
the student’s research advisor. The graduate
Courses are offered during three 15-week
research project option may not be available
terms per year. The program requires
for all programs.
completion of four aviation core courses,
Doctoral Programs a four-course sequence in statistics and
research methodology, and four specializa-
Doctor of Philosophy in Aviation tion or cognate courses. A qualifying exam
tests student’s mastery of core and cognate
The demand for aviation professionals with subject matter and is conducted at the end
the skills to conduct research and solve prob- of the course work. Completion and defense
lems continues to grow in response to the of a dissertation is the final phase of the pro-
increasing complexity and evolution of the gram.The dissertation is a formal academic
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Academic Programs
paper that constitutes the culmination of the of scientific and engineering research tech-
doctoral program. The purpose of the dis- niques; and extend the knowledge base in
sertation is to prepare students to be profes- space science and spacecraft engineering by
sionals in a discipline, to develop the skills conceiving, planning, producing, and com-
necessary to engage in independent research, municating original research.
and to advance the body of knowledge in The minimum entry requirement to the
aviation. The program requires completion program is a master’s degree in engineer-
of 90 credit hours of coursework, residency ing or physics. A minimum CGPA of 3.2/4.0
seminars, and dissertation courses, including is required for both the bachelor’s and
30 credit hours from the student’s master’s Master’s degrees completed. The program
degree. also requires a minimum GRE (verbal plus
Specific information about the program, quantitative) score of 1200 obtained within
including admission and course require- the previous two years of the application.
ments, can be found in the Embry-Riddle Moreover, applicants are required to submit
Aeronautical University Doctoral Programs statements of goals (two to five pages), to
Catalog and at the program Web site: http:// include reasons for wishing to pursue doc-
aviationphd.erau.edu. toral studies, incorporating interests and
background, and three letters of recommen-
Doctor of Philosophy in dation.
Engineering Physics The Ph.D. in Engineering Physics curric-
ulum is modeled after traditional programs
The objective of this Ph.D. program is to in engineering and physics at other institu-
provide advanced education and research tions. The program requires 60 hours beyond
opportunities to exceptional students by pro- a master’s degree, to include 18 hours in
viding a research environment that fosters core, a minimum of 6 hours of electives
collaboration, creative thinking, and publish- and 36 hours of dissertation, the successful
ing of findings in peer-reviewed archival completion of a two-day written compre-
journals and proceedings. The general areas hensive examination prior to beginning the
of research are Spacecraft Engineering, Space dissertation, the successful presentation of a
Physics, and Upper Atmospheric Physics. dissertation research proposal, the success-
The program is a natural outgrowth of the ful completion of a written dissertation, and
M.S. program in Engineering Physics, and the successful oral defense of the disserta-
of the B.S. program in Engineering Physics, tion before the dissertation committee and
which is one of the largest ABET-accredited an audience of peers and other interested
EP programs in the nation. scholars.
Graduates of the Ph.D. in Engineering Specific information about the program,
Physics program are expected to identify, including admission and course require-
formulate, and solve space science and ments, can be found in the Embry-Riddle
spacecraft engineering problems; develop Aeronautical University Doctoral Programs
and apply expertise in advanced space Catalog and at the program Web site: http://
physics, upper atmospheric physics, and www.erau.edu/db/degrees/phd-engineer-
spacecraft engineering; develop a mastery ingphysics.html
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Academic Programs at the Daytona Beach Campus
College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. William F. Grams, Dean
The College of Arts and Sciences is develop in its students the ability to think
home to several outstanding degree pro- independently, to accept responsibility, to
grams and, in addition, is the primary interact with people different from them-
provider of the curricula that fulfill the selves, to assess ideas, to challenge ortho-
University’s general education goals. doxies, and to criticize opinions in order
Students may choose to pursue such to achieve the intellectual, ethical, and
majors as Communication, Engineering aesthetic maturity expected in educated
Physics, Space Physics, Human Factors citizens. The College affirms the right of
Psychology, and Interdisciplinary Studies. all students to achieve an educational
At the graduate level, the College offers a level limited only by their own commit-
Master of Science in Engineering Physics, ment and ability.
a Master of Science in Human Factors The College endorses the use of non-
and Systems, and a Ph.D. in Engineering traditional experiences to enhance learn-
Physics. Minor programs of study are ing, including cooperative education,
offered in Mathematics as well as many of industry internships, study abroad, and
the major fields. undergraduate research involvement.
The College of Arts and Sciences’ The College participates in the univer-
primary responsibility is to provide a sity Honors Program; thus students of
high-quality educational opportunity to exceptional academic promise can experi-
all adequately prepared students. It seeks ence unique and challenging programs
to inculcate in its students a lifelong love of study. Nationally and internationally
of learning; an appreciation of the cul- renowned research programs provide
tural, intellectual, and historical impact of excellent hands-on opportunities for grad-
the search for truth and knowledge; the uate and undergraduate students.
opportunity for professional specializa- The College of Arts and Sciences is
tion; and emotional and social develop- home to Air Force, Army, and Naval
ment through out-of-class experiences. All Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC).
students are expected to master the skills The ROTC programs give students an
that enable them to communicate clearly, opportunity to receive military training
to understand the logic of mathemat- while pursuing a baccalaureate degree.
ics and the methods of scientific inquiry, Several significant scholarships are avail-
and to understand their cultural heritage able for students interested in these excel-
and that of others. The College seeks to lent programs.
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Communication
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Communication positioned to enter three specific career paths,
requires students to integrate knowledge of including 1) communicating science informa-
science and technology with practice in com- tion to specific and general audiences through
munication. In this program, students learn a variety of mass media, 2) representing com-
how scientists think, how they frame research panies and organizations through media rela-
questions, and how they use various method- tions, using written, oral, and visual media,
ologies to pursue their goals. Communication and 3) communicating news to general audi-
students additionally practice gathering, ences through print and electronic media.
analyzing, and disseminating scientific and
technological information to a variety of audi- Degree Requirements
ences. A significant element of the program
is the capstone experience, an internship in The Bachelor of Science degree in
which students put theory into practice. Communication requires successful comple-
As modern society is increasingly influ- tion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, of
enced by developments in science and tech- which 40 credit hours must be upper-division
nology, the demand for skilled communicators courses (300-400 level)
in these fields continues to grow. Aviation, The Communication program requires
aerospace, and business industries, for exam- coursework in General Education, the
ple, require more internal communication spe- Communication Core, Communication
cialists, as well as professionals in media and Specified Electives, a Minor, and Open
public relations, to relay information clearly Electives:
and accurately. This program addresses that
nationwide necessity. General Education Requirements
News organizations rely on science com- For a full description of Embry-Riddle
municators in various fields, including meteo- General Education guidelines, please see the
rology, environmentalism, medicine, and Academic Programs section of this catalog.
technology. Communication students work These minimum requirements are applicable
in traditional written media, such as newspa- to all degree programs.
pers, newsletters, magazines, and journals, as Courses Credits
well as in cutting-edge information retrieval Communication Theory & Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
and delivery systems, including Web sites and Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
networked blogs. Lower-Level Humanities* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
This focused, yet flexible, course of study Physical and Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
requires students to hone specialized commu- Lower-Level Social Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
nication skills and to produce portfolios dis- HU/SS 300-400 level* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
playing those skills. These graduates, the next Total Credits 36
generation of communication specialists, are
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* Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories Aviation/Aerospace Foundation Courses

of Communication Theory and Skills, Humanities, and Social
Sciences may be chosen from those listed below, assuming This component of the Communication Core
prerequisite requirements are met. Courses from other requires students to complete two courses
institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories. from among the following:
Communication Theory and Skills Course Title Credits
COM 122, 219, 221 AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science . . . . . . 3
Humanities SP 110 Introduction to Space Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lower-Level: SS 130 History of Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU 140-146 Total Credits 6
Upper-Level:
300-400 level Science Foundation Courses
Social Sciences This component of the Communication Core
Lower-Level:
EC 200, 210, 211 (EC 200 is not acceptable together requires students to complete two courses
with EC 210 or EC 211 or their equivalent), PSY from among the following:
101, SS 110, 120, 130 Course Title Credits
Upper-Level:
HU 319, 375, 415, 420, SS 326, 333, 334, 336, 337, HU 302 Contemporary Issues in Science . . . . . . . . 3
340, 353, 363 HU 335 Technology & Modern Civilization . . . . . . 3
SS/PS 302Evolution of Scientific Thought . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 6
Core Requirements Total Credits for Communication Core 36
The Communication core has three compo-
nents: Required Communication Courses, Specified Electives
Aviation and Aerospace Foundation Courses,
To supplement coursework from the
and Science Foundation Courses.
Communication Core, students complete
Required Courses five classes selected from among the follow-
This component of the Communication Core ing specified electives in Communication,
requires students to complete eight courses, Humanities, and Social Sciences:
including the following: Course Title Credits
COM 230 Digital Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits
COM 268 Introduction to Sports Writing . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 225 Science & Technology Communication . . 3 COM 364 Visual Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 260 Introduction to Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 COM 411 Web Design Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 265 Introduction to News Writing . . . . . . . . . . 3 COM 412 Advanced Technical Writing . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 320 Mass Communication Law & Ethics . . . . 3 COM 415 Nonverbal Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 322 Aviation & Aerospace Communication . . 3 COM 460 Media Relations II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 350 Environmental Communication . . . . . . . . 3 HU 143 Introduction to Rhetoric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 410 Advanced Professional Writing -OR- HU 319 Advanced Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 360 Media Relations I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HU 375 Nature of Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 399/499 Directed Study HU 420 Applied Cross-Cultural
-OR- Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CE 396/7 Internship/Co-Op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 International Relations Course(s), including
Total Credits 24 SS 325, 326, 333, 334, 336, 337, 363 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 each
Total Credits 15
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Minor
In consultation with their advisor and/
or Communication program coordinator,
students select a minor that enhances their
knowledge base and increases their job pros-
pects. Total credits in the minor vary, depend-
ing on the minor chosen. Suggested minors
include:
Minors Required Credits
Aeronautical Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Aviation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Aviation Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Environmental Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
Human Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
International Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Space Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Total Credits 15-18
Open Electives
Students complete open electives, experiencing the
breadth of curriculum offerings of the University or
selecting an additional minor.
Open Electives: Total Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-18

Total Degree Credits 120
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Computational
Mathematics
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Computational Physical and Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Humanities/Social Sciences Lower Level . . . . . . . . . 6
Mathematics is designed to produce graduates Humanities Upper Level General Education
who can operate at the intersection of applied Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
mathematics, computer science and a science Social Sciences Upper Level General Educational
applications area. This degree program inte- Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
grates computing, mathematical modeling Total Credits General Education 36
and visualization to solve complex problems Semester One
that arise in the physical, natural, and behav- Course Title Credits
ioral sciences as well as engineering. Students Social Science Lower Level . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
have a strong core of computing, physics, COM 122 English Composition and Literature . . . . 3
CS 233 Scientific Programming in C . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and engineering science courses as well as MA 241 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I . . . . . . 4
an exposure in depth to numerical methods, MA 270 Computational Mathematics Seminar . . . 1
modeling and visualization. In the capstone Total Credits 14
course this background is synthesized and
Semester Two
applied to computational models that arise in
such areas as atmospheric physics, structural Humanities Lower Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
dynamics, or computational fluid dynamics. CS 225 Computer Science II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Because of the strong emphasis on applied MA 242 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II . . . . . 4
mathematics, computing tools, and science MA 270 Computational Mathematics Seminar . . . 1
PS 215 Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
applications, this program provides an excel- PS 216 Physics Laboratory I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
lent background for graduates to work in a Total Credits 16
variety of aviation or aerospace industries as
Semester Three
well as to enter graduate programs in applied
mathematics or one of the sciences or engi- COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
neering fields. ES 201 Statics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 243 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III . . . . . 4
PS 208 Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Education Requirements
Total Credits 13
For a full description of Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University’s General Education Semester Four
guidelines, please see the Academic Programs Course Title Credits
COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
section of this catalog. These minimum ES 204 Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
requirements are applicable to all degree pro- MA 345 Differential Equations and
grams. Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MA 412 Probability and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Courses Credits PS 219 Physics III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Communications Theory and Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 PS 220 Physics Laboratory III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Computer Science/Information Technology . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 17
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Semester Five
CS 335 Introduction to Computer Graphics . . . . . 3
ES 206 Fluid Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 350 Partial Differential Equations . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 441 Advanced Engineering Mathematics I . . . 3
PS 320 Classical Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 15
Semester Six
Humanities/Social Sciences Upper Level 3
CS 350 Computer Modeling and Simulation . . . . 3
MA 348 Numerical Analysis I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 432 Linear Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 442 Advanced Engineering Mathematics II . . 3
Total Credits Semester 6 15
Semester Seven
Humanities/Social Sciences Upper Level 3
MA 443 Complex Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 444 Scientific Visualization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 453 High Performance Scientific Computing . 3
Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 15
Semester Eight
MA 488 Numerical Methods in Fluids . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 490 Capstone Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Total Credits 15
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Engineering Physics
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering • Demonstrate oral and written

Physics is designed to produce graduates with communication skills, and the ability to
the knowledge and skills of both scientists work in teams across many disciplines.
and engineers. Combining the fields of space • Demonstrate the ability to identify,
systems engineering and space physics, this formulate, and solve real-world
program focuses on the scientific challenges technical problems, incorporating
and planning associated with mission design political, economic, and environmental
and research related to the exploration of the considerations.
space environment, thereby providing an
excellent stepping stone into the space pro-
gram. Additionally, the Engineering Physics
Admission Requirements
program’s strong emphasis on fundamental To enter this program, students must have
mathematics, engineering and applied sci- completed four years of high school science
ences also provides the flexibility to enter and mathematics, demonstrating a high level
a broad variety of engineering and physics of competency. Successful candidates for this
applications and graduate programs. program will be prepared to enter Calculus I
The Engineering Physics degree program and Chemistry for Engineers.
has a full engineering accreditation by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of Spacecraft Systems Area of
the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Concentration
Technology (111 Market Place, Suite 1050,
Baltimore, MD 21204-4012, telephone: 410- The Engineering Physics degree with an area
347-7700) and is administered by the Physical of concentration in Spacecraft Systems is spe-
Sciences Department. This program supports cifically designed for students with interests
the University’s purpose “to provide a com- in space physics, applied mathematics, and
prehensive education to prepare graduates for aerospace engineering sciences. Graduates
productive careers and responsible citizen- of this program automatically earn a minor
ship with special emphasis on the needs of in mathematics. Students of this AOC benefit
aviation, aerospace engineering, and related from a broad education in many disciplines of
fields.” The educational objectives of the engineering and physics and graduate as ver-
Engineering Physics program ensure that our satile systems engineers and space scientists.
graduates:
• Effectively use mathematical, scientific,
Spacecraft Instrumentation Area of
and modern engineering tools in the Concentration
professional practice of engineering. The Engineering Physics degree with an area
• Pursue successful careers built on of concentration in Spacecraft Instrumentation
understanding of ethical and professional is specifically designed for students with
responsibility, good citizenship, and the interests in space physics, applied mathemat-
ability to be a lifelong learner. ics, and electrical engineering. Graduates of
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this program automatically earn a minor in acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at
the level specified above in the Engineering Physics vertical
mathematics. Students of this AOC benefit outline.
from in-depth training in electrical engineer-
Communication Theory and Skills
ing and space physics, and graduate as engi- COM 122, 219, 221, 222, 351, 360
neers with instrumentation expertise and Humanities
space scientists. LOWER-LEVEL:
HU 140-146, 250
Degree Requirements UPPER-LEVEL:
HU 300-400
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Social Sciences
Physics degree program requires 130 credit LOWER-LEVEL:
EC 200, PSY 101, SS 110, 120, 130, 204, 210
hours. The program can be completed in eight UPPER-LEVEL:
semesters. The courses necessary to earn this HF 300, PSY 350, 365, SS 300 level
degree are listed below. Engineering Electives
Students should be aware that several AE/AEL/CEC/CIV/CS/EE/EGR/EL/EP/ES/
courses in each academic year may have pre- ME/SE 300-400 LEVEL
requisites and/or corequisites. Check the Spacecraft Systems Area of Concentration
course descriptions at the back of this catalog
before registering for classes to ensure requi- Freshman Year
site sequencing. Course Title Credits
A grade of C or better is required in MA 241, Communication Theory and Skills* . . . . . 6
Lower-Level Humanities* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 242, MA 243, PS 208, PS 215, and PS 219. Lower-Level Social Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EGR 111 Engineering Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Education Requirements EP 101 Current Topics in Space Sciences . . . . . . . 1
MA 241 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I . . . . . . 4
For a full description of Embry-Riddle’s MA 242 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II . . . . . 4
PS 140 Chemistry for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Education guidelines, please see the PS 141 Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory . . . . 1
Academic Programs section of this catalog. PS 215 Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
These minimum requirements are applicable PS 216 Physics Laboratory I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
to all degree programs. Total Credits 32
Courses Credits Sophomore Year
Communications Theory and Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Course Title Credits
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Communication Theory and Skills* . . . . . 3
Computer Science/Information Technology . . . . . . . 3 Humanities Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Physical and Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 EGR 115 Intro to Computing for Engineers . . . . . . . 3
Humanities/Social Sciences Lower Level . . . . . . . . . 6 ES 201 Statics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Humanities Upper Level General Education ES 202 Solid Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ES 204 Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Social Sciences Upper Level General Educational MA 243 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III . . . . . 4
Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 345 Differential Equations and
Total Credits General Education 36 Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PS 208 Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
* Any of the Embry-Riddle courses in the general education PS 219 Physics III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Humanities PS 220 Physics Laboratory III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
and Social Sciences, and the Engineering Electives may PS 290 Physics Laboratory Practicum . . . . . . . . . . 0
be chosen from those listed below, assuming prerequisite Total Credits 33
requirements are met. Courses from other institutions are
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Junior Year PS 140 Chemistry for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Course Title Credits PS 141 Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory . . . . 1
PS 215 Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 335 Electrical Engineering I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PS 216 Physics Laboratory I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
EE 336 Electrical Engineering Laboratory I . . . . . 1
EP 320 Electro Optical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 32
EP 340 Introduction to Space Systems Design . . . 2
EP 391 Microcomputers and Electronic Sophomore Year
Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
EP 393 Spaceflight Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Communication Theory and Skills* . . . . . 3
EP 394 Space Systems Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CSC 220 Digital Circuit Design** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 206 Fluid Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CSC 222 Digital Circuit Laboratory** . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
MA 441 Mathematical Methods for CSC 315 Signals and Systems** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Engineering & Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CSC 320 Microprocessor Systems** . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 442 Mathematical Methods for CSC 322 Microprocessor Systems Laboratory** . . . 1
Engineering & Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EGR 115 Introduction to Computing for Engineers 3
ME 200 Machine Shop Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 MA 243 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III . . . . . 4
PS 303 Modern Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 345 Differential Equations and
PS 305 Modern Physics Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PS 320 Classical Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ME 200 Machine Shop Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PS 208 Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 33
PS 219 Physics III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Senior Year PS 220 Physics Laboratory III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PS 290 Physics Laboratory Practicum . . . . . . . . . . 0
Engineering Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 33
Upper-Level HU/SS Elective* . . . . . . . . . . 3 Junior Year
EP 410 Space Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 440 Engineering Electricity and Course Title Credits
Magnetism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Humanities Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 455 Quantum Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CSC 410 Digital Signal Processing** . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 496 Space Systems Design I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CSC 411 Digital Signal Processing Laboratory** . . 1
EP 497 Space Systems Design II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EP 340 Introduction to Space Systems Design . . . 2
ES 305 Thermodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EP 391 Microcomputers and Electronic
ES 320 Engineering Materials Science . . . . . . . . . . 2 Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 321 Engineering Materials Science EP 393 Spaceflight Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 EP 394 Space Systems Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 EP 430 Spacecraft Instrumentation** . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 32 MA 441 Mathematical Methods for
Engineering & Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Degree Credits 130 MA 442 Mathematical Methods for
Engineering & Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Spacecraft Instrumentation Area of PS 303 Modern Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 305 Modern Physics Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Concentration PS 320 Classical Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Freshman Year Total Credits 33
Course Title Credits Senior Year
Communication Theory and Skills* . . . . . 6 Course Title Credits
Lower-Level Humanities* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lower-Level Social Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Engineering Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EGR 111 Engineering Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Upper-Level HU/SS Elective* . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 101 Current Topics in Space Sciences . . . . . . . 1 EE 401 Control Systems Analysis and Design** . 3
MA 241 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I . . . . . . 4 EP 320 Electro-Optical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 242 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II . . . . . 4 EP 410 Space Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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EP 440 Engineering Electricity and

Magnetism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 455 Quantum Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 496 Space Systems Design I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
EP 497 Space Systems Design II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Total Credits 32
*May be taken in the fourth or fifth semester. Any of the Embry-
Riddle courses listed in the General Education Requirements
list can be taken assuming prerequisite requirements are met.
Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into
these broad categories and are at the level specified above in the
Engineering Physics vertical outline.
**These are the courses that are different from those in the
Spacecraft Systems Area of Concentration.
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Accelerated Program in Engineering Physics

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
Master of Science in Engineering Physics
The accelerated program allows exceptional Second Year

students to complete both the Bachelor of Course Title Credits
Science in Engineering Physics (BSEP) and Communication Theory and Skills . . . . . . 3
EGR 115 Introduction to Computing
Master of Science in Engineering Physics for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
(MSEP) degrees. Students enrolled in the ES 201 Statics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BSEP program may apply for entry into the ES 202 Solid Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 204 Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
accelerated program when they attain junior HU/SS Upper-Level HU/SS Elective . . . . . . . . . . . 3
standing. Students must have a minimum MA 243 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III . . . . . 4
CGPA of 3.2 in EP/ES/MA/PS courses for MA 345 Differential Equations and
Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
selection. PS 208 Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 219 Physics III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Degree Requirements PS 220 Physics Laboratory III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PS 290 Physics Laboratory Practicum . . . . . . . . . . 0
Students in this program must meet the fol- Total Credits 33
lowing requirements: Third Year
• Maintain at least a 3.0 CGPA throughout Course Title Credits
the academic program. EP 320 Electro-Optical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 340 Introduction to Space Systems Design . . . 2
• Maintain at least a 3.0 CGPA for the EP 393 Spaceflight Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
graduate credits. EP 394 Space Systems Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 501 Numerical Methods for Engineers
• Complete a total of 151 credit hours as & Scientists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
listed below. ES 206 Fluid Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 305 Thermodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
First Year MA 441 Mathematical Methods for
Course Title Credits Engineering & Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Communication Theory and Skills . . . . . . 6 MA 502 Boundary Value Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PS 303 Modern Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lower-Level Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PS 305 Modern Physics Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
EGR 111 Engineering Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PS 320 Classical Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 101 Current Topics in Space Sciences . . . . . . . 1 Total Credits 32
MA 241 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I . . . . . . 4
MA 242 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II . . . . . 4 SUMMER SESSION
PS 140 Chemistry for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Course Title Credits
PS 141 Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory . . . . 1 HU/SS Upper-Level HU/SS Elective . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 215 Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ES 320 Engineering Materials Science . . . . . . . . . . 2
PS 216 Physics Laboratory I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ES 321 Engineering Materials Science Lab . . . . . . 1
Total Credits 32 EE 335 Electrical Engineering I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
EE 336 Electrical Engineering I Laboratory . . . . . 1
Total Credits 9
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FOURTH YEAR GRADUATE-LEVEL STUDIES

Course Title Credits Course Title Credits
Engineering Physics Graduate Elective . . 3 EP 509 Advanced Space Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 391 Microcomputers and Electronic EP 600 Experimental Methods in Space Science . 3
Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EP 605 Spacecraft Power & Thermal Design . . . . 3
EP 410 Space Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 440 Engineering Electricity and Magnetism . . 3 Option I - Thesis
EP 455 Quantum Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
EP 496 Space Systems Design I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
EP 497 Space Systems Design II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EP 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
EP 505 Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics -AND-
& Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Graduate Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ME 200 Machine Shop Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Option II - Non-Thesis
Total Credits 24
Total Degree Credits 130 Graduate Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Total Credits 21
Total BS/MS Degree Credits 151
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Master of Science in Engineering Physics (MSEP)

Master of Science
Introduction This program is heavily research ori-

ented, with a majority of the faculty in the
The Master of Science in Engineering Physics Department of Physical Sciences actively
degree program provides graduate-level edu- involved in scholarly activities in the space
cation and training in space science and space sciences and engineering. The research areas
systems engineering. The goal is to provide include experimental programs with satel-
graduates with the skills that will allow them lite systems, sounding rockets, ground-based
to make an immediate contribution to the remote-sensing experiments, and a parallel
space-related industries or to proceed to doc- program of theoretical studies in the areas
toral studies in a wide variety of disciplines. of space systems engineering, upper atmo-
This program’s objectives are: spheric physics, space physics, and plasma
• Fundamental understanding of scientific and magnetospheric physics.
and engineering approaches to conceiving
and designing complex spacecraft systems. Degree Requirements
• Development of the diverse set of research The curriculum consists of 15 credits of
skills required to evolve the state of the required coursework, with an additional 15
art in the areas of space science and
credits of electives and/or thesis research.
engineering.
The core courses emphasize the heavily
The program specifically emphasizes scientific technical nature of the space sciences and
instrumentation, applied optics, remote sens- require an undergraduate degree in Physics,
ing, spacecraft subsystems (power, attitude, Engineering, or a related field (such as
and thermal control), and a wide variety of Mathematics or Chemistry) for preparation.
topics in space science and engineering.
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Master of Science in Engineering Physics Electives

AE 508 Heat Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Core AE 514 Introduction to the Finite
Option Electives Thesis Total
Courses Element Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Thesis 15 6 9 30 AE 520 Perturbation Methods in Engineering . . . 3
AE 524 Rocket Engine Propulsion Systems . . . . . . 3
Non-Thesis 15 15 0 30 BA 511 Operations Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 696 Graduate Internship in Eng. Physics . . . 1-3
EP 699 Special Topics in Eng. Physics . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Core Courses EP 700 MSSPS Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Course Title Credits MA 502 Boundary Value Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 501 Numerical Methods for Engineers MA 504 Potential Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Scientists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 506 Probability for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 505 Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics MA 510 Fundamentals of Optimization . . . . . . . . . 3
and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSE 500 Software Engineering Concepts . . . . . . . . 3
EP 509 Advanced Space Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSE 545 Specification and Design of
EP 600 Experimental Methods in Real-Time Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Space Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSE 585 Metrics and Statistical Methods for
EP 605 Spacecraft Power and Thermal Software Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSE 610 Software Architecture and Design . . . . . . 3
MSE 655 Performance Analysis of
Real-Time Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Human Factors Psychology

Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science degree in Human assuming appropriate background and full-
Factors Psychology emphasizes human behav- time enrollment. Successful completion of a
ior, ergonomics, and human capabilities. The minimum of 123 credit hours is required.
program seeks to develop a student with the Students are encouraged to choose a
capacity to design, conduct, and apply human minor field of study. Minors that comple-
factors research to the design of simple and ment Human Factors are Air Traffic Control,
complex systems. The goal of the program is Aviation Safety, Computer Science, Flight, and
to educate and graduate professionals who Mathematics. Most minors can be accommo-
are equipped for employment as human fac- dated within the 15 hours of open electives
tors specialists or to continue their education required in the program.
in graduate school. Students will be encouraged to have an
Human Factors Psychology is an applied applied practicum experience. This require-
discipline that develops knowledge concern- ment may be fulfilled in several ways, includ-
ing the abilities and limitations of humans ing co-ops, internships, or working on an
to sense, store, and process information, as on-campus research team. Practicums provide
well as to act. This knowledge is applied to opportunities to gain practical experience in
the design, use, and maintenance of human/ real-world settings. A practicum experience is
machine systems. Depending on its goals, highly regarded by employers and increases
the system is then optimized with respect the student’s employment potential after
to human performance. The environmen- graduation. Typically, students will engage
tal factors affecting system performance are in practical experience activities toward the
recognized as important and are considered end of the degree program so they can take
systematically. When relevant data are not maximum advantage of their undergraduate
available, they must be uncovered through experience.
research efforts. This requires considerable
skill in experimental design and quantitative General Education Requirements
methodology. Students will receive training in
the content and techniques of human factors, For a full description of Embry-Riddle’s
including statistical and quantitative proce- General Education guidelines, please see the
dures, experimental design, survey methods, Academic Programs section of this catalog.
computer techniques, and other research These minimum requirements are applicable
methodologies. to all degree programs.
Courses* Credits
Communication Theory and Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Degree Requirements Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Physical and Life Sciences
Psychology can be earned in eight semesters (one course must include a laboratory) . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EGR 115, 120

Lower-Level Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 IT (All courses in the curriculum may be used)
HU/SS 300-400 level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SE 300
Total Credits 36 Total Credits 6
Embry-Riddle courses in general education may be Psychology and Human Factors
chosen from those listed below, assuming prerequisites
are met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if Course Title Credits
they fall into these broad categories. HF 300 Human Factors I: Principles
and Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Communication Theory and Skills HF 302 Human Factors II: Analytic Methods
COM 122, 219, 221, 222, 351, 360, 364, 410, 411, 412 and Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HU 143, 319, 351, 355, 370, 375, 420 HF 305 Human Factors III: Test and Evaluation . 4
Mathematics HF 310 Human Computer Interaction . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 111, 112, 140, 142, 145, 222, 241, 242, 243 HF 312 Ergonomics and Bioengineering . . . . . . . . 3
HF 400 Human Factors IV: System Design . . . . . 4
Computer Science HF 412 Simulating Humans in
CS 118, CS 120, BA 120 Complex Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Physical and Life Sciences PSY 310 Sensation and Perception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 101-109, 142, 302, 304, 308, 309 PSY 312 Research Analysis in Psychology . . . . . . . 4
PSY 315 Cognitive Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Humanities PSY 322 Research Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LOWER-LEVEL: PSY 335 Physiological Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU 140 series
UPPER-LEVEL: Total Credits 41
HU 300-400 level Aviation
Social Sciences Course Title Credits
LOWER-LEVEL: AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science -OR-
PSY 101 (required) and 3 credits from SP 110 Introduction to Space Flight -OR-
the following: EC 200-211, SS 110-130, 204, 210 WX 201 Meteorology I -OR-
UPPER LEVEL: Private Pilot Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SS 302-361
Total Credits 3
Practicum
Core Requirements**
College Success HF 490 Practicum in Human Factors
UNIV 101 Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 1 Total Core Credits 57
Advanced Communication
For the Advanced Communication requirement, Human Specified Electives
Factors majors are required to take one Advanced
Communication class for a total of three credits. This Take two courses from each of the following two groups
exists in addition to the nine credits (three classes) taken of courses and any one additional course from either
for the Communication General Education Requirement. group (15 credit hours total).
COM 360, 364, 410, 411, 415, 460
HU 335, 375, 415, 420 Group I: Applied Systems in Human
Total Credits 3 Factors
Computer Science Course Title Credits
Six credit hours from CS courses listed below. These HF 315 Automation and Systems Issues in
courses are in addition to those taken as General Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Education. HF 325 Human Factors and System Safety . . . . . . 3
CEC 220, 222 HF 326 Human Performance in Extreme
CS 118, 125, 223 Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HF 330 Human Factors in Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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HF 335 Human Factors in Air Traffic Control . . . . 3 Sophomore YeaR

HF 340 Human Factors and Product Liability . . . 3 Course Title Credits
HF 410 Human Factors in Crew Station Design . . 3
Advanced Communication** . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HF 415 Human Factors in Simulation Systems . . 3
Communication Theory and Skills* . . . . . 3
HF 422 Applied Ergonomic Design, Analysis,
Lower-Level Social Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Physical and Life Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HF 440 Aerospace Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Computer Science** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HF 302 Human Factors II: Analytic Methods
Group II: Psychological Foundations of and Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Human Factors PSY 312 Research Analysis in Psychology . . . . . . . 4
PSY 335 Physiological Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science
PSY 320 Aviation Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -OR-
PSY 340 Industrial-Organizational Psychology . . . 3 SP 110 Introduction to Space Flight
PSY 345 Training and Development . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -OR-
PSY 350 Social Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FAA Private Pilot Certificate
PSY 365 Abnormal Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -OR-
PSY 400 Introduction to Cognitive Science . . . . . . . 3 WX 201 Meteorology I** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
(Other courses with approval of advisor.) Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Specified Elective Credits 15 Total Credits 32
Open Elective Credits 15
Junior YeaR
Total Elective Credits 30
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS 123 Computer Science** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HF 305 Human Factors III: Test and Evaluation . 4
HF 312 Ergonomics and Biomechanics . . . . . . . . . 3
Suggested Program of Study HF 490 Practicum in Human Factors
Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Students should be aware that several courses HF/PSY Specified Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
in each academic year may have prerequisites PSY 310 Sensation and Perception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and/or corequisites. Check the course descrip- PSY 315 Cognitive Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSY 322 Research Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
tions at the back of this catalog before register-
Total Credits 29
ing for classes to ensure requisite sequencing.
Senior YeaR
Freshman YEAR
HF 310 Human Computer Interaction . . . . . . . . . . 3
Communication Theory and Skills* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 HF 400 Human Factors IV: System Design . . . . . . 4
Computer Science* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HF 412 Simulating Humans in Complex
Lower-Level Humanities* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 HF/PSY Specified Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Physical and Life Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
HF 300 Human Factors I: Principles and
Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 31
HU/PSY/SS 300-400 level* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS 123
PSY 101 Intro to Psychology* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
UNIV101 College Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 * General Education Requirement
Total Credits 31
** Degree Core Requirement
‡ All Psychology and Human Factors courses must be passed

with a “C” or better to count toward degree completion.
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Human Factors Psychology/

Master of Human Factors and Systems
Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Psychology /
Master of Human Factors and Systems
In conjunction with the Bachelor of Science These minimum requirements are applicable
in Human Factors Psychology and the tra- to all degree programs.
ditional master’s degree in Human Factors Course* Credits
and Systems, the Department of Human Communication Theory and Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Factors and Systems also offers a five-year Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
master’s degree program in Human Factors Physical and Life Sciences (one course must include
and Systems. The five-year master’s program a laboratory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
offers upper-level undergraduates in the Lower-Level Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
major the chance to begin their graduate work HU/SS 300-400 Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
while completing their bachelor’s degree Total Credits 36
program. The program is open to all under- Embry-Riddle courses in general education may be
graduate Human Factors students who meet chosen from those listed below, assuming prerequisites
are met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if
eligibility requirements that include a CGPA they fall into these broad categories.
of 3.20 and junior-year standing. Communication Theory and Skills
Student applications will be reviewed for COM 122, 219, 221, 222, 351, 360, 364, 410, 411, 412
the program, and students accepted into the HU 143, 319, 351, 355, 375, 420
five-year master’s program will be notified Mathematics
of such at the end of their junior year. During MA 111, 112, 140, 142, 145, 222, 241, 242, 243
their senior undergraduate year, they will take Computer Science
HFS 500 and one additional graduate course CS 118, CS 120, BA 120
(six credits) that will fulfill requirements for Physical and Life Sciences
the bachelor and the master degree programs, PS 101-109, 142, 302, 304, 308, 309
respectively. Five-year master’s students are Humanities
required to complete 30 credits of graduate LOWER-LEVEL:
work to complete the degree program. Both HU 140s series
UPPER-LEVEL:
the Bachelor of Science degree in Human HU 300-400 level
Factors Psychology and the Master of Human
Social Sciences
Factors and Systems degree will be awarded LOWER-LEVEL:
when the student completes the master’s PSY 101 (required) and 3 credits from the
degree program. following: EC 200-211, SS 110-130, 204, 210
UPPER-LEVEL:
SS 302-361
General Education Requirements
For a full description of Embry-Riddle’s
General Education guidelines, please see the
Academic Programs section of this catalog.
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Core Requirements** Practicum

College Success HF 490 Practicum in Human Factors
UNIV 101 Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 1 Total Core Credits 57
Advanced Communication
For the Advanced Communication requirement, Human Specified Electives
Factors majors are required to take one Advanced
Communication class for a total of three credits. This Take two courses from each of the following two groups
exists in addition to the nine credits (three classes) taken of courses and any one additional course from either
for the Communication General Education Requirement. group (15 credit hours total).
COM 360, 364, 410, 411, 415, 460
HU 375, 415, 420 Group I: Applied Systems in Human Factors
Total Credits 3 Course Title Credits
Computer Science HF 315 Automation and Systems Issues
in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Six credit hours from CS courses listed below. These HF 325 Human Factors and System Safety . . . . . . 3
courses are in addition to those taken as General HF 326 Human Performance in
Education. Extreme Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 220, 222 HF 330 Human Factors in Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CS 118, 125, 223 HF 335 Human Factors in Air Traffic Control . . . . 3
EGR 115, 120 HF 340 Human Factors and Product Liability . . . 3
IT All courses in the curriculum may be used HF 410 Human Factors in Crew Station Design . . 3
SE 300 HF 415 Human Factors in Simulation Systems . . 3
Total Credits 6 HF 422 Applied Ergonomic Design, Analysis,
and Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Psychology and Human Factors HF 440 Aerospace Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HF 300 Human Factors I: Principles Group II: Psychological Foundations of
and Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Human Factors
and Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Course Title Credits
HF 305 Human Factors III: Test and Evaluation . 4 PSY 320 Aviation Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HF 310 Human Computer Interaction . . . . . . . . . . 3 PSY 340 Industrial-Organizational Psychology . . . 3
HF 312 Ergonomics and Bioengineering . . . . . . . . 3 PSY 345 Training and Development . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HF 400 Human Factors IV: System Design . . . . . 4 PSY 350 Social Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HF 412 Simulating Humans in Complex Systems 3 PSY 365 Abnormal Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSY 312 Research Analysis in Psychology . . . . . . . 4 PSY 400 Introduction to Cognitive Science . . . . . . . 3
PSY 310 Sensation and Perception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 (Other courses with approval of advisor.)
PSY 315 Cognitive Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Specified Undergraduate Elective Credits 15
PSY 322 Research Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Open Elective Credits 12
Total Elective Credits 27
Total Credits 41
Aviation Undergraduate Senior Year
AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science -OR- HFS 500 Systems Concepts (Fall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SP 110 Introduction to Space Flight -OR- One Additional Graduate
FAA Private Pilot Certificate Course (Spring) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR- Total Credits at End of Senior Year 126
WX 201 Meteorology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Graduate-Level Studies
Total Credits 3 Two graduate-level HFS courses are taken in the senior
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year as described above. Twenty-seven credits remain. Total Credits 29

Course Title Credits Junior Year
HFS 510 Research Design and Analysis I . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 610 Research Design and Analysis II . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 615 Sensation and Perception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Computer Science** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 HF 305 Human Factors III: Test and Evaluation . 4
HFS Graduate Elective*** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 HF 312 Ergonomics and Biomechanics . . . . . . . . . 3
HF/PSY Specified Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Total Credits 27 PSY 305 Research Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PSY 310 Sensation and Perception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Suggested Program of Study Total Credits 32
Students should be aware that several courses SUMMER TERM
in each academic year may have prerequisites Course Title Credits
and/or corequisites. Check the course descrip- HF 490 Practicum in Human Factors
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
tions at the back of this catalog before register-
Students must spend the term performing a co-op
ing for classes to ensure requisite sequencing. engaged in a human factors engineering activity
Freshman YeaR (analysis, design, or test).
Course Title Credits Senior Year
Communication Theory and Skills* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Course Title Credits
Computer Science* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lower-Level Humanities* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HF 400 Human Factors IV: System Design . . . . . . 4
Mathematics* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
HF 412 Simulating Humans in Complex Systems 3
Physical and Life Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 500 Systems Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HF 300 Human Factors I: Principles
HFS 620 Memory and Cognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HF/PSY Specified Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
HU/PSY/SS 300-400 level* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PSY 101 Intro to Psychology* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
UNIV101 College Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Total Credits 31
Total Credits 31 GRADUATE-LEVEL STUDIES
Sophomore Year Course Title Credits
Course Title Credits HFS 510 Research Design and Analysis I . . . . . . . . 3
Advanced Communication** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 610 Research Design and Analysis II . . . . . . . . 3
Communication Theory and Skills* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 615 Sensation and Perception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Computer Science** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Lower-Level Social Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS Graduate Elective*** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Physical and Life Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 27
and Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Total Degree Credits 153
PSY 312 Research Analysis in Psychology . . . . . . . 4
* General Education Requirement
AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science ** Degree Core Requirement
-OR-
SP 110 Introduction to Space Flight *** Please refer to the graduate section of this catalog for a listing
-OR- of available graduate-level electives.
FAA Private Pilot Certificate
-OR- ‡ All Psychology and Human Factors courses must be passed
WX 201 Meteorology I** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 with a “C” or better to count toward degree completion.
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Human Factors and Systems (MSHFS)

Master of Science
Introduction and techniques of human factors, including

statistical and quantitative procedures, experi-
The Department of Human Factors and mental design, survey methods, computer
Systems offers graduate instruction leading techniques, and other research methodologies.
to the Master of Science degree in Human The Systems track provides a systemic
Factors and Systems with two distinct tracks focus to the transformation of an operational
in Human Factors and in Systems. These pro- need into a defined system configuration
grams are designed to meet the highest aca- through the iterative process of functional
demic standards, fully preparing students for analysis, synthesis, optimization, and design
doctoral-level studies while at the same time integration.
preparing students for immediate employ- History indicates that a properly coordi-
ment in the real world of cost-sensitive and nated and functioning system that has a mini-
operationally driven aviation/aerospace envi- mum of undesirable side effects cannot be
ronments. achieved unless the system designer is sensi-
The Human Factors track will develop a tive to operational feasibility during the early
graduate with the capacity to design, conduct, stages of system development and assumes
and apply human factors research in support the responsibility for a user-centered life
of the design of simple and complex systems. cycle. Therefore, a major focus of the Systems
It will develop a student’s ability to work as Track is an appreciation of the total life cycle
a human factors professional in aviation and of the system, including design, development,
aerospace environments based on their aca- testing, production, operations, sustaining
demic preparation and to actively participate support, and disposal.
in human factors projects at the graduate The track addresses considerations of
level. A variety of research, consulting, and human factors, reliability, maintainability,
internship arrangements are included in the logistic support, safety, producibility, eco-
program. nomic, and related factors as they apply to
This track is based on the scientist-practi- system design, integration, and evaluation.
tioner model of the American Psychological The goal of the track is to produce graduates
Association (APA) and adheres to guide- who understand the proper balance between
lines established by the committee for operational, behavioral, economic, and logis-
Education and Training of APA’s Division tic factors.
21 (Applied Experimental and Engineering Finally, the Systems track produces gradu-
Psychology). The program has been designed ates who can move easily across disciplines.
to meet the accreditation requirements of The graduates will understand the relative
the Education Committee of the Human capabilities and limitations of each and thus
Factors and Ergonomics Society, as well as the know where trade-offs can effectively be
International Ergonomics Association. made. This interdisciplinary prerequisite also
Students receive education in the content
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requires that the graduate be able to use the Option I

tools and techniques of the various disciplines HFS 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
-OR-
in both traditional and nontraditional applica-
tions. Option II
HFS 515 Ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
* A five-year Human Factors and Systems program is available.
Please see the undergraduate section of this catalog for details. -AND-
HFS 611 Work Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Degree Requirements -AND-
Comprehensive Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Human Factors Track Total Required 36
Core Courses Credits Systems Track
HFS 500 Systems Concepts, Theory, and Tools . . . . 3 Core Courses Credits
HFS 510 Research Design and Analysis I . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 500 Systems Concepts, Theory, and Tools . . . . 3
HFS 600 Human Factors in Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 505 System Engineering I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 610 Research Design and Analysis II . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 510 Research Design and Analysis I . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 615 Sensation and Perception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 600 Human Factors in Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 620 Memory and Cognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 605 System Engineering II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electives* Credits HFS 610 Research Design and Analysis II . . . . . . . . 3
BA 511 Operations Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Electives* Credits
HFS 515 Ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 511 Operations Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 520 Team Resource Management . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 520 Organizational Behavior, Theory,
HFS 521 Simulating Humans in Complex Systems 3 and Applications in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 526 Aerospace Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 521 Global Information and Technology
HFS 527 Drugs in Aviation and Society . . . . . . . . . . 3 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 528 Discrete Event Simulation I . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 515 Ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 530 Systems Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 520 Team Resource Management . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 535 Applied Ergonomic Design, Analysis, HFS 521 Simulating Humans in Complex Systems 3
& Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 526 Aerospace Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 590 Graduate Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 527 Drugs in Aviation and Society . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 625 Applied Testing and Selection . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 528 Discrete Event Simulation I . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 630 Cognitive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 530 Systems Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 635 Human Computer Interaction . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 535 Applied Ergonomic Design, Analysis,
HFS 640 Aviation/Aerospace Psychology . . . . . . . . 3 & Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 645 Underpinnings of Human Factors HFS 590 Graduate Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 625 Applied Testing and Selection . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 650 Human Factors of Aviation/Aerospace HFS 635 Human Computer Interaction . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 640 Aviation/Aerospace Psychology . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 696 Internship in Human Factors and HFS 645 Underpinnings of Human Factors
Systems (highly recommended) . . . . . . . . 3 and Ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 699 Special Topics in Human Factors HFS 650 Human Factors of Aviation/Aerospace
and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 611 Aviation/Aerospace System Safety . . . . . 3 HFS 696 Internship in Human Factors and
MSA 612 Aviation/Aerospace Industrial Systems (highly recommended) . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 699 Special Topics in Human Factors
MSE 500 Software Engineering Discipline . . . . . . . . 3 and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
* Electives are selected with the consent of the student’s MSA 611 Aviation/Aerospace System Safety . . . . . 3
graduate advisor. Other elective courses may be selected with MSA 612 Aviation/Aerospace Industrial
the approval of the graduate advisor. A total of four electives Safety Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
must be fulfilled for degree completion. MSA 641 Production & Procurement Management
in the Aviation/Aerospace Industry . . . . . 3
MSA 643 Management of Research &
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Development in the Aviation/

Aerospace Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSE 500 Software Engineering Discipline . . . . . . . . 3
MSE 520 Formal Methods for Software
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSE 540 Simulation and Software Engineering . . . 3
MSE 545 Specification and Design of
* Electives are selected with the consent of the student’s
graduate advisor. Other elective courses may be selected with
the approval of the graduate advisor. A total of four electives
must be fulfilled for degree completion.
Option I
HFS 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
-OR-
Option II
HFS 515 Ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-AND-
HFS 611 Work Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-AND-
Comprehensive Exam
Total Required 36
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Science
Program Plan of Study space and related fields, business, the mili-
and Requirements tary, graduate studies, or law school. The
Interdisciplinary Studies program seeks to
A unique interdisciplinary degree program graduate students with an entrepreneurial
offers students an opportunity to design a spirit who will cross boundaries, make cre-
program of study that serves their needs and ative connections, be flexible in a changing
aspirations. This flexible degree, designed in career environment, and become leaders in
response to appeals from corporate leaders, their chosen fields.
nurtures worldly thinkers who understand
the intersections between technologies and Degree Requirements
humans.
Interdisciplinary Studies requires course- The Bachelor of Science degree in
work in general education, a core curriculum, Interdisciplinary Studies requires successful
three minors, and open electives. General edu- completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours.
cation provides a broad foundation of study, Included in the 120 credit hours must be 40
upon which the core expands. Core courses credit hours of upper-division courses (300-
aim to enhance communication and analytical 400 level)
abilities and to help students gain an under-
standing of history, art, and literature, all of General Education Requirements
which shape an awareness of what it means For a full description of Embry-Riddle’s
to be human. Courses in the core also prepare General Education guidelines, please see the
students to discover meaningful connections Academic Programs section of this catalog.
among their three minors. The element of These minimum requirements are applicable
choice in Interdisciplinary Studies, primarily to all degree programs.
lodged in the selection of minor courses of Courses Credits
study, allows them to explore the University’s Communication Theory and Skills* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
offerings in search of a configuration that will Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
help them attain future goals. In the capstone Lower-Level Humanities* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
experience, each student engages in a coop- Physical and Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
erative education or internship experience, or Lower-Level Social Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
writes a senior thesis. HU/SS 300-400 level* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The flexibility of the Interdisciplinary Total Credits 36
Studies program allows students to design * Embry-Riddle courses in Communication Theory and Skills,
their own degree programs, by building Humanities, and Social Sciences may be chosen from those
on their individual strengths and interests. listed below, assuming prerequisite requirements are met.
Depending on their choices, graduates can these broad categories.
be prepared for careers in aviation and aero-
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Communication Theory and Skills Interdisciplinary Research and Skills

COM 122, 219, 221, 222
One course selected from the following:
Humanities Course Title Credits
LOWER-LEVEL:
HU 140-146 HU 335 Technology and Modern Civilization . . . . 3
UPPER-LEVEL: -OR-
300-400 level HU 338 Traversing the Borders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 3
Social Sciences
LOWER-LEVEL:
EC 200, 210, 211 (EC 200 is not acceptable together with International Perspectives
EC 210 or EC 211 or their equivalent.) Two courses selected from the following:
PSY 101
SS 110, 120, 130 Course Title Credits
UPPER-LEVEL: SS 321 U.S. Military History 1900-Present . . . . . . 3
SS 302, 310, 311, 320, 321 325, 326, 331, 333, 334, SS 325 International Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
336, 337, 340, 350, 353, 363 SS 326 Russian-U.S. Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SS 333 U.S.-Asian Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Core Requirements/Categories SS 334 Contemporary Africa and the World . . . . 3
SS 336 The Modern Middle East in
World Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Aviation Foundation SS 337 Globalization and World Politics
SS 340 U.S. Foreign Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
One course selected from the following: SS 363 Inter-American Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits Total Credits 6
AS 120 Introduction to Aeronautical Science . . . . 3
-OR- Philosophical Perspectives
SP 110 Introduction to Space Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR- One course selected from the following:
SS 130 History of Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
-OR- HU 330 Values and Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Private Pilot Certificate -OR-
Total Credits 3 HU 341 World Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR-
Humanities Survey HU 345 Comparative Religions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
One course selected from the following: Total Credits 3
Course Title Credits Upper-Level Literature
HU 140 Western Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR- One course selected from the following:
HU 141 Western Humanities II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
(Must be taken in addition to HU 140’s series course for HU 300 World Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Education) -OR-
Total Credits 3 HU 305 Modern Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR-
Management Foundation HU 310 American Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
One course selected from the following: Total Credits 3
BA 201 Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR-
BA 335 International Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 3
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Upper-Level Communication
One course selected from the following:
COM 225 Science and Technology
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 322 Aviation and Aerospace
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 350 Environmental Communication . . . . . . . . 3
COM 360 Media Relations I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 412 Advanced Technical Writing . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 415 Nonverbal Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU 420 Applied Cross-Cultural
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 3
Capstone Experience
CE 396/397 Cooperative Education
-OR-
HU 475 Senior Thesis
Total Credits 3
Total Credits Required 30
Minors
Students must select three minor fields of
study. Required credits in each minor vary,
depending on the minors chosen. See Minor
Courses of Study in this catalog.
Total Credits 45/54

Open Electives 0-9
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Space Physics
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Space Physics is Admission Requirements

designed to produce graduates who want to
pursue careers in space-related professions To enter this program, students must have
or who want to pursue advanced studies in completed four years of high school science
diverse areas of science and engineering. This and mathematics, demonstrating a high level
program supports the University’s purpose of competency. Successful candidates for this
“to provide a comprehensive education to program will be prepared to enter Calculus I
prepare graduates for productive careers and and Chemistry for Engineers.
responsible citizenship with special emphasis
on the needs of aviation, aerospace engineer- Degree Requirements
ing, and related fields.” The Bachelor of Science in Space Physics
As defined by NASA, “Space Physics is degree program requires 120 credit hours. The
the scientific study of magnetic and electric program can be completed in eight semesters.
phenomena that occur in outer space, in the The courses necessary to earn this degree are
upper atmosphere of planets, and on the Sun. listed below. Students should be aware that
Space physicists use ground-based instru- several courses in each academic year may
ments, balloons, rockets, satellites, and deep have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Check
space probes to study these phenomena where the course descriptions at the back of this
they occur.” Examples of such studies include catalog before registering for classes to ensure
space shuttle aurora observations, ground- requisite sequencing. A grade of C or better is
based solar studies, ground-based ionospheric required in MA 241, MA 242, MA 243, PS 208,
studies, balloon flights to the edge of the PS 215, and PS 219.
atmosphere, and sounding rocket flights into
near space. General Education Requirements
The Space Physics program focuses on
Space Science with emphasis on solar system For a full description of Embry-Riddle’s
physics, planetary science, and astrophysics. General Education guidelines, please see the
The program shares its facilities and course- Academic Programs section of this catalog.
work with the highly successful Engineering These minimum requirements are applicable
Physics program, the largest of its kind in the to all degree programs.
United States. * Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories
of Communication Theory and Skills, Humanities and Social
Sciences, and the Technical Electives may be chosen from those
listed below, assuming prerequisite requirements are met.
these broad categories and are at the level specified in the Space
Physics vertical outline.
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COMMUNICATION THEORY AND SKILLS SOPHOMORE YEAR

COM 122, 219, 221, 222, 351, 360 Course Title Credits
HUMANITIES Communication Theory and Skills* . . . . . 3
LOWER-LEVEL: Upper-Level Humanities* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU 140-146 EGR 115 Introduction to Computing
UPPER-LEVEL: for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU 300-400 level MA 243 Calculus & Analytic Geometry III
MA 345 Differential Equations and
SOCIAL SCIENCES Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LOWER-LEVEL: PS 208 Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EC 200 PS 219 Physics III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSY 101, SS 110, 120, 130, 204, 210 PS 220 Physics Laboratory III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
UPPER-LEVEL: Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
HF 300
PSY 350 Total Credits 30
SS 302, 305, 310, 320, 325, 331, 335, 340, 350, 352, JUNIOR YEAR
360
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Technical Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE/AEL/CEC/CIV/CS/CC/EGR/EL/EP/ES/ EP 393 Spaceflight Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ME/SE/MA/PS 300-400 level EP 400 Thermodynamics and Statistical
Students may take other HU/SS courses with the approval of
Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
the department chair/program coordinator. MA 441 Mathematical Methods for
FRESHMAN YEAR MA 442 Mathematical Methods for
Course Title Credits Engineering & Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 101 Current Topics in Space Sciences . . . . . . . 1 Upper-Level Social Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Communication Theory and Skills* . . . . . 6 PS 303 Modern Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lower-Level Humanities* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PS 305 Modern Physics Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Lower-Level Social Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PS 320 Classical Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 241 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I . . . . . . . . 4 PS 401 Astrophysics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 242 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II . . . . . . . 4 Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 140 Chemistry for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Total Credits 30
PS 141 Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory . . . . 1
PS 215 Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SENIOR YEAR
PS 216 Physics Laboratory I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Course Title Credits
Total Credits 30 Technical Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
EP 410 Space Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 420 Planetary Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 440 Engineering Electricity and Magnetism . . 3
EP 455 Quantum Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 400 Senior Physics Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 405 Atomic/Nuclear Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 408 Astrophysics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 30
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS 120
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College of Aviation
Dr. Tim Brady, Dean
The College of Aviation integrates into one Academic degree programs offered
unit the departments of Aeronautical Science, through the College of Aviation include the fol-
Aviation Maintenance Science, Applied lowing undergraduate degrees:
Aviation Sciences, and the Flight Training • Aeronautical Science (Professional Pilot)
Department, which is the flight laboratory
component for the Aeronautical Science • Aeronautics
degree. This cohesive unit takes advantage of • Aviation Maintenance Science
the various talents and expertise of faculty and
staff in these related programs. By having these • Aerospace Electronics
programs in one complex composed of the • Applied Meteorology
Aviation Building, the Simulation Center, the
Flight Laboratory, and the Maintenance com- • Air Traffic Management
plex, the College provides an atmosphere in • Homeland Security
which students are able to immerse themselves
in an environment designed to provide them • Safety Science
with the best resources available for the highest In addition, the College offers the Master
quality degree possible. of Science degree in Aeronautics with special-
The Aviation Building, a strikingly beau- izations in Air Traffic Management, Aviation/
tiful state-of-the-art facility that opened in Aerospace Education Technology, Aviation/
2002, houses the academic departments, class- Aerospace Management, Aviation/Aerospace
rooms, and laboratories, including the Air Operations, or Aviation/Aerospace Safety
Traffic Simulation laboratory, which provides a Systems.
unique experience for students in various cur- The College of Aviation has an enrollment
ricula. The Simulation Center contains the most of approximately 2,200 students, many of
advanced ab-initio aircraft simulation devices whom are in the Aeronautical Science degree,
on the planet: aircraft-specific Cessna 172, which has the largest enrollment of any similar
Diamond Twin Star, and Canadair Regional Jet undergraduate degree program in the nation.
(CRJ) FTDs. The College has a fleet of 65 aircraft, including
Each of these devices exactly simulates the the Cessna C-172, Piper PA-28R Arrow, and
aircraft, including the flying qualities, sounds, the new Diamond DA 42 Twin Star. The entire
etc., and each has powerful, realistic visuals. C-172 and Diamond DA 42 Twin Star fleet
The College of Aviation complex also is equipped with all-glass flight decks using
serves as a living laboratory that can research the Garmin G1000 all-glass avionics suite and
all elements of an air transportation system, includes the ADS-B onboard collision avoid-
including dynamic modeling of air traffic con- ance system. This is the only all-glass cockpit,
trol interfaces, security systems, and safety sys- all ADS-B fleet in collegiate aviation.
tems through its highly sophisticated aircraft Embry-Riddle has positioned the College
and air traffic simulation laboratories. These of Aviation to serve its students with distinc-
simulations can then be incorporated into the tion while investigating and developing new
real world, where a fleet of airplanes can bring education and programs for pilots, air traffic
the simulation scenarios to life in an actual in- managers, meteorologists, and safety and secu-
flight laboratory. rity professionals of the new century.
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Aeronautical Science (Professional Pilot)

Bachelor of Science
Specialties: Airline Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Military Pilot
The Aeronautical Science degree program Degree Requirements

blends flight training with rigorous academic
study in a unique manner that provides a The Bachelor of Science degree in
strong foundation for a career as a leader Aeronautical Science may be attained in eight
in the aviation industry, including airlines, semesters. To earn the degree, successful
corporate and commercial aviation, or the completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours
military. This approach to aviation education is required. The purpose of the Aeronautical
gives the student added value over tradi- Science degree program is to prepare the
tional flight training programs by focusing on graduate for a productive career as a profes-
the skills and knowledge required by today’s sional pilot and for responsible citizenship in
industry. The curriculum provides skills in support of aviation and aerospace industries.
mathematics, physics, communications, busi- Upon completion of the curriculum, the stu-
ness, and aeronautics, including FAA certi- dent will possess an FAA Commercial Pilot
fication as a multi-engine instrument-rated Certificate with multi-engine and instrument
commercial pilot. Unmanned aerial vehicles ratings. Optional advanced flight training
are becoming an important part of aviation. includes upset training, certification as a
Aeronautical Science students will have the flight instructor and instrument flight instruc-
opportunity to learn about UAVs, fly them, tor, and training as a flight crewmember in a
and incorporate them into the U.S. airspace. jet transport aircraft.
The last two years of matriculation include Students pursuing the Aeronautical
extensive professional-level Aeronautical Science degree will select one of three special-
Science and flight courses that prepare the izations after matriculation. Students enter-
graduate for a career as a professional pilot, ing under this catalog may select from the
including airline flight crew operations in Airline Pilot, Commercial Pilot, or Military
multi-crewmember jet transport aircraft. Pilot specialization. Please see the section
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills concerning the restrictions imposed by the
are developed via computer simulations in Aviation Transportation and Security Act.
aircraft performance, navigation, and aircraft All students must complete the general
systems operation. Effective resource man- education courses, the Aeronautical Science
agement, human factors, and safety aware- core courses, the flight core courses, and the
ness are constantly emphasized throughout courses required to complete one specializa-
the curriculum. tion in order to complete the requirements for
the Aeronautical Science degree.
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Bachelor of Science Degree Flight Core Courses**

in Aeronautical Science
Single-Engine Flight Track
Credits Course Title Credits
General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 FA 121 Private Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Aeronautical Science Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 FA 221 Instrument Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Flight Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FA 321 Commercial Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Specialty Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 FA 323 Commercial Multi Add On . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Total Degree Credits 120 -OR-
Multi-Engine Flight Track
General Education Requirements Course Title Credits
FA 121 Private Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Course Title Credits FA 122 Private Multi Flight with Laboratory . . . . 1
Communication Theory and Skills* . . . . . 9 FA 222 Instrument Multi Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Lower-Level Humanities* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FA 322 Commercial Multi Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Lower-Level Social Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Upper-Level Humanities -OR- Total Credits 4
Social Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Computer Science Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Management Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Airline Pilot Specialty
MA 111 College Mathematics for Aviation I . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
MA 112 College Mathematics for Aviation II . . . . . 3
AS 254 Aviation Legislation
PS 103 Technical Physics I with Laboratory . . . . . 3
PS 104 Technical Physics II with Laboratory . . . . 3 -OR-
Total Credits 39 AS 405 Aviation Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 380 Pilot Career Planning and Interviewing . 1
AS 402 Airline Operations
Aeronautical Science Core Courses -OR-
AS 410 Airline Dispatch Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits AS 411 Jet Transport Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 121 Private Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 AS 420 Flight Technique Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ASC 101 Aeronautical Science Success . . . . . . . . . . . 1 BA 315 Airline Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 221 Instrument Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FA 420 Airline Flight Crew Techniques and
AS 321 Commercial Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AS 309 Aerodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AS 310 Aircraft Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 26
AS 311 Aircraft Engines-Turbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 340 Instructional Design in Aviation
-OR- Commercial Pilot Specialty
FA 417 Flight Instructor Rating** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 350 Domestic and International Navigation . . 3 Course Title Credits
AS 356 Systems and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AS 254 Aviation Legislation
AS 357 Flight Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -OR-
AS 387 Crew Resource Management . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AS 405 Aviation Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 408 Flight Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AS 380 Pilot Career Planning and Interviewing . 1
AS 435 Electronic Flight Management System . . . 3 BA/AES 300/400 level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 472 Operational Applications in Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Aeronautical Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
WX 201 Survey of Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 301 Aviation Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 26
Total Credits 51
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Military Pilot Specialty do so primarily because it will allow certification as a flight

instructor sooner, allowing for the opportunity to flight instruct
Course Title Credits part-time while completing their degree. The Single-Engine
Track also provides an opportunity to complete the required
AS 220 Unmanned Aircraft Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 3 flight education with reduced flight fees when compared to the
-OR- Multi-Engine Flight Track.
AS 420 Flight Technique Analysis
SS 311 U.S. Military History 1775-1900 The Multi-Engine Flight Track emphasizes multi-engine aircraft
operations. This track is selected by students who do not
-OR- necessarily desire to attain their flight instructor certificate and
SS 321 U.S. Military History 1900-Present prefer to complete their flight education with more multi-engine
-OR- flight time. Students who are in the Multi-Engine Flight Track
SS 340 American Foreign Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 who wish to attain their Certified Flight Instructor certificate
ROTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 must complete their single-engine add-on to their commercial
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 multi certificate before they can be certified to instruct in single-
Total Credits 26 engine aircraft.
Total Degree Credits 120 Flight education is a continuous process that normally begins
sometime during the student’s first year of attendance and
will progress until culminating in a multi-engine commercial
Aeronautical Science Notes certificate with an instrument rating. The curriculum is
designed to allow students to meet core objectives in a
reasonable amount of time.
*Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories
of Communication Theory and Skills, Computer Science, Various factors influence students’ progress. These factors
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management may be chosen include student academic preparation, student availability,
from those listed below, assuming prerequisite requirements are student determination and dedication, the availability of
met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall aircraft and instructor pilots, and the cooperation of the
into these broad categories and are at the level specified in the weather. Consequently, some students will finish before others.
Aeronautical Science vertical outline. After completing the core curriculum, students may take an
Communication Theory and Skills: additional semester or more to acquire additional advanced
COM 122, 219, and 221, 222, or 410 certificates and ratings, including those for single-engine
commercial, certified flight instructor airplane and instrument,
Computer Science: and/or they may enroll in the Airline Flight Crew Simulation
CS 120 or CS 117 or 118 course.
Humanities/Social Sciences: Refer to page 46 for credit for flight training at other institutions.
LOWER-LEVEL:
HU 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146 Cooperative Education credits may be used as open electives.
LOWER-LEVEL:
PSY 101 and EC 200, SS 110, 120, 130, 204 or 210
(Military Pilot Specialty may take only PSY 101 and Aircraft Dispatcher
SS 110, 120, or 130.)
UPPER-LEVEL:
Certification Program
HU/SS 300-400 level or PSY 350 For the student interested in airline flight
Management: operations management, Embry-Riddle
BA 201
offers a program to prepare the student for
**Flight: Aircraft Dispatcher certification testing. The
FAA awards the Aircraft Dispatcher Airman
Students have a choice of either the Single-Engine Flight Track
or Multi-Engine Flight Track. Both result in certification as a Certificate to graduates of the approved pro-
Commercial Pilot with Multi-Engine and Instrument ratings. gram after the successful completion of a stan-
The Single-Engine Flight Track is selected by most students. In dardized written examination and a practical
this track, single-engine aircraft and flight training devices are
used for the majority of training. Students who select this track
test.
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Licensed dispatchers are employed by toward the Aircraft Dispatcher certification

airlines to manage the ground-based tasks program, the student must sign up in each
vital to a successful airline flight. Dispatchers required course, maintain a record of 100 per-
share responsibility with the captain for pre cent attendance throughout each course, and
flight planning and preparation of the dis- obtain a grade of at least 70 percent. For more
patch release, and they are included in the information, contact the Aeronautical Science
decision loop on equipment failures, weather Department.
variations, or traffic delays for monitoring the
progress of the flight, issuing safety-of-flight Pilot Advancement Certification
information to the crew, and canceling or re- Program
dispatching the flight.
To carry out these tasks properly, dispatch- For those individuals already possessing a
ers must be knowledgeable in aircraft perfor- four-year degree who are interested in fur-
mance capabilities, meteorology, operating thering their flight training beyond the Private
regulations, air traffic control, and instrument Pilot level, Embry-Riddle offers a certificate
flight procedures. They must also be able to program designed to deliver advanced levels
make sound decisions that incorporate the of flight certification. The courses associ-
company’s economic and scheduling consid- ated with this program are tailored to meet
erations. individual needs that build upon previously
garnered flight experiences. (military, FBO,
Certification Requirements etc.). This certificate program does not require
enrollment as a full-time degree-seeking stu-
The Aircraft Dispatcher Certification program dent. The students enrolled in this program
preparation is based on the successful comple- attend Aeronautical Science academic courses
tion of the following Aeronautical Science and train in the same flight courses as our reg-
courses and the applicable prerequisites. ular four-year degree students. At the success-
Course Title Credits ful completion of this program, the student
AS 221 Instrument Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3 attains, as a minimum, an FAA commercial
AS 310 Aircraft Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 321 Commercial Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3 pilot certificate with an airplane single-engine
AS 410 Airline Dispatch Operations* . . . . . . . . . . . 3 and/or multi-engine land rating(s). Further
AT 200 Air Traffic Management I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 pilot advancement training is available based
WX 301 Aviation Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 on the individual student’s needs. Advanced
Total Credits 21
flight training and/or FAA certification
includes upset training, hypoxia training, spa-
* AS 410 serves as the capstone course for the Aircraft tial disorientation training, flight instructor
Dispatcher program. Students cannot enroll in this class until
they have completed and passed all other required Aeronautical certificate, instrument flight instructor certifi-
Science courses for the Aircraft Dispatcher Program. Students cate, multi-engine flight instructor certificate,
must be 21 years of age to take this examination. and training as a flight crewmember in a jet
transport aircraft.
This program is offered in the pursuit of a The training acquired in this program will
degree and not as separate training. To receive advance the student’s knowledge and ability
credit for any of the courses listed above to serve as a professional pilot.
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Certification Requirements Advanced Flight Training Track

The Pilot Advancement Certificate program This supplemental track is designed for stu-
provides a choice of either the Single-Engine dents with appreciable flight training and/
Flight Track or Multi-Engine Flight Track. or flight experience to them opportunities to
Both result in certification as a commercial advance as a professional pilot. Completion
pilot with multi-engine and instrument rat- of the Single-Engine Flight Track or Multi-
ings. Graduation from the program is based Engine Flight Track or equivalent experience
on the successful completion of one of the two is required to enter the Advanced Flight
following Aeronautical Science ground and Training Track.
flight course sequences:
Advanced Flight Training Track
Single-Engine Flight Track Course Title Credits
Course Title Credits FA 215 Upset Training with Laboratory. . . . . . . . . 1
AS 221 Instrument Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FA 326 Commercial Single Add On Flight. . . . . . . 1
AS 321 Commercial Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FA 370 Advanced Multi-Engine Instrument
FA 221 Instrument Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Flight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FA 321 Commercial Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FA 417 Flight Instructor Rating with Laboratory 3
FA 323 Commercial Multi Add On . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FA 418 Airline Transport Pilot Proficiency
Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Total Credits 9 FA 420 Airline Flight Crew Techniques and
-OR- Procedures with Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FA 460 Multi-Engine Flight Instructor Rating with
Multi-Engine Flight Track Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FA 199-499 Special Topics in Flight . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
-OR-
AS 221 Instrument Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AS 199-399 Special Topics in Aeronautical
AS 321 Commercial Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
FA 122 Private Multi Flight with Laboratory . . . . 1
FA 222 Instrument Multi Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Total Credits 9/15
FA 322 Commercial Multi Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Total Credits 9
Students wanting to enter the Pilot Advancement Certificate
Program do not have a private pilot certificate will have to
enroll as a regular degree-seeking student in AS 121 and FA 121.
Note: 9 credit hours are the minimum number of hours required

for certification completion.
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Aeronautics
Bachelor of Science
The Aeronautics degree is designed specifi- Science, Aerospace Electronics, Air Traffic
cally for students who work, have worked, Management, Applied Meteorology (avia-
or desire to work in aviation-related careers. tion-related), Aviation Maintenance Science,
For students with existing aviation-related Cooperative Education, Electronics, Flight,
knowledge and skills, this degree acknowl- Homeland Security, Safety (aviation-related),
edges a student’s valuable acquired experi- Simulation, or Space Studies.
ence through the award of advanced standing
prior-learning credit. The curriculum then Evidence of Prior Aviation
builds on those skills and knowledge. The Learning
program also provides an opportunity for
those students new to aviation to acquire Applicants who qualify for admission to and
aviation-specific knowledge through avia- matriculate in the degree program may be eli-
tion-related coursework. This combination gible for credit for prior learning. Applicants
of a student’s aviation learning, aviation must be able to prove competence in an avia-
courses, business, computer science, econom- tion occupation with authentic documentary
ics, humanities, communications, social sci- evidence. Training and experience in closely
ences, mathematics, and physical sciences, related occupations can be combined.
along with professional development elective Just as official transcripts are required to
courses and a minor course of study, will transfer credit from one university to another,
prepare graduates for a career in an aviation- original or authenticated documentation of
related field. prior learning from professional training
and experience must be presented to qualify
Aviation Area of Concentration for award of Aviation Area of Concentration
credit. Documentary evidence must be
The Aviation Area of Concentration is the from objective third-party sources and must
degree component that lets students select clearly describe the applicant’s professional
courses from various aviation-related fields. training, duties, and achievements in detail.
In addition, the AOC portion of the degree Advanced standing credit will be awarded in
is where credit for prior aviation learning is accordance with the applicable Embry-Riddle
applied. Thirty-six hours of credit are needed Aeronautical University Curriculum Manual.
to satisfy the requirements of this portion
of the Aeronautics degree. All or part of the Duplicate Credit
credit needed for this degree requirement
may be awarded based on prior aviation Many Embry-Riddle courses are designed
training or experience. To complete the AOC, to teach the same skills and knowledge that
in addition to any prior learning credit, stu- Aeronautics students have acquired through
dents may select from courses in Aeronautical experience and training. Students who com-
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plete courses in the same aviation specialty Higher-Level Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Physical Sciences** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
for which they were granted Aviation Area Physical and Life Sciences Elective
of Concentration credit would be duplicating One course must include a laboratory.
coverage of the same subject matter. Credit Program Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
for completion of such courses will not be AS 254 Aviation Legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 405 Aviation Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
applied to degree requirements. Credit for BA 201 Principles of Management -OR-
prior learning granted in the Aeronautics BA 210 Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
degree program may not be transferable to EC 200 An Economic Survey -OR-
EC 210 Microeconomics -OR-
any other Embry-Riddle degree program. EC 211 Macroeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Professional Development Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Minor Select from Upper-Division (300-400) courses in AEL,
AMS, AS, AT, BA, CEA, CS, EC, EL, FA, HS, IT, LET, SF,
Students must select and complete one SIM, SP, WX
Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
minor field of study. Total credits in the
minor will vary depending on which minor Total Degree Credits 120
is chosen. Students typically select a minor * Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories
that will enhance their aviation career. of Communication Theory and Skills, Humanities, and
Courses required for the minor field of study Social Sciences may be chosen from those listed below,
assuming prerequisite requirements are met. Courses from
may be used to fill Area of Concentration, other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad
Professional Development, or Open Elective categories and are at the level specified in the Aeronautics
degree requirements. See Minor Courses of vertical outline. Other courses may also be used with
permission of the undergraduate program coordinator.
Study in this catalog.
Communication Theory and Skills
COM 122, 219, 221, 222, 410, 415
Aeronautics Curriculum Humanities/Social Sciences:
The curriculum to be followed by each stu- LOWER-LEVEL:
HU 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146
dent will vary depending on any AOC prior LOWER-LEVEL:
learning or transfer credits granted. PSY 101, SS 110, 120, 130, 204 or 210
UPPER-LEVEL:
HU/SS 300-400 level or HF 300, PSY 350
Curriculum
Dependent on the amount of upper-level Aviation Area
Course Credits of Concentration credit applied, some of the open or
Aviation Area of Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Communication/Humanities/Social Sciences electives
Advanced standing credit and/or non-duplicating in the B.S. degree may have to be 300-400 level courses
credit from AEL, AMS, AS, AT, CEA, EL, FA, HS, SF, to satisfy the graduation requirement of 39 credits of
SIM, SP, or WX courses. upper-level courses.
Communication Theory and Skills* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ** Students need to ascertain Mathematics and Physical
Humanities/Social Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sciences pre/corequisites that are required for other courses.
Lower-Level Humanities Elective . . . . . . . . . . . 3 For example, PS 103/4 and MA 112 are required for many
Lower-Level Social Sciences Elective upper-division AS and WX courses.
(PSY 101 and/or Lower-Level SS) . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Upper-Level HU or SS Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Computer Science Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
College Algebra or Higher-Level Mathematics . . . . . 3
MA 112 College Mathematics for Aviation II -OR-
MA 222 Business Statistics -OR-
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Master of Science in Aeronautics (MSA)
Introduction program. Students wishing to complete

multiple specializations must have 12 undu-
The Master of Science in Aeronautics (MSA) plicated credits in each of the specializations
degree program is designed to provide the and a minimum of 39 credit hours.
aviation/aerospace professional with a
rigorous academic approach to a general- Degree Requirements
ist education oriented degree. It provides
an unequaled opportunity for flight crew Air Traffic Management Specialization
members, air traffic control personnel, flight
operations specialists, industry technical Track 1: For students with no ATC
representatives, and aviation educators to experience or education.
enhance their knowledge and pursue addi- Required Undergraduate Foundation
tional career opportunities. (18 Credits)
Entry into the MSA program requires pos-
session of an undergraduate foundation, with AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science
a minimum GPA of 3.0, in the areas of college- -OR-
level mathematics, introduction to computers, AS 132 Basic Aeronautics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
economics, and behavioral science. AT 200 Air Traffic Management I
The program consists of a total of 36 cred- -OR-
its. Students must complete the Advanced MSA 606 Aviation/Aerospace Communications/
Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Aviation/Aerospace Science Core consisting AT 302 Air Traffic Management II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
of 12 credits and then complete the 12 credits AT 305 Air Traffic Management III . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
that make up the selected specialization in AT 401 Air Traffic Management IV . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
one of five areas: Air Traffic Management,
Aviation/Aerospace Education Technology, MSA Core Requirements (12 Credits)
Aviation/Aerospace Management, Required Course:
Aviation/Aerospace Operations, Aviation/
Safety Management Systems or Aviation MSA 605 Research Methods and Statistics . . . . . . . . 3
Meteorology. Students must then complete
Core Courses (choose 3)
12 credits of coursework and a comprehen- MSA 602 The Air Transportation System . . . . . . . . . 3
sive examination or six hours of coursework MSA 604 Human Factors in Aviation/
and a thesis. MSA students can also complete Aerospace Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 606 Aviation/Aerospace Communications/
courses leading to a multiple specializa- Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
tion. The multiple specialization must be MSA 610 Applied Aviation Safety Programs . . . . . . 3
declared prior to the completion of the degree
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Specialization Requirements (12 Credits) Course Title Credits

Course Title Credits MSA 602 Air Transportation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 604 Human Factors in the Aviation/
BA 520 Organizational Behavior, Theory, Aerospace Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Applications in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSA 606 Aviation/Aerospace Communications/
MSA 508 Advanced Airport Modeling . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 515 Aviation/Aerospace Simulation MSA 610 Applied Aviation Safety Programs . . . . . . 3
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 520 Air Traffic Management-VFR Tower . . . . 3
MSA 608 Aviation/Aerospace Accident Specialization Requirements (12 Credits)
Investigation and Safety Systems . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
MSA 615 Applied Aviation Research Methods . . . . 3 MSA 616 Air Traffic Management Leadership
MSA 616 Air Traffic Management Leadership and Critical Decision Making . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Critical Decision Making . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSA 627 Air Traffic Management in the NAS . . . . . 3
MSA 617 Air Traffic Management V . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 618 Air Traffic Management VI . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Core Courses
MSA 627 Air Traffic Management in the NAS . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
MSA 636 Advanced Aviation/Aerospace BA 520 Organizational Behavior, Theory,
Planning Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 and Applications in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 696 Graduate Internship in Aeronautical MSA 508 Advanced Airport Modeling . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 MSA 515 Aviation/Aerospace Simulation
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electives (12 Credits) MSA 608 Aviation/Aerospace Investigation and
Safety Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Option I MSA 615 Applied Aviation Research Methods . . . . 3
Course Title Credits MSA 636 Advanced Aviation/Aerospace
Planning Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA/BA Electives (500-600 Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MSA 696 Graduate Internship in
-AND- Aeronautical Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
MSA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
-OR- Electives (12 Credits)
Option II Option I
MSA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Course Title Credits
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MSA/BA Electives (500-600 Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
-OR- -AND-
Comprehensive Examination and Electives . . . . . . 12 MSA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Total Required 36 -OR-
Air Traffic Management Specialization Option II
MSA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Track 2: For students with an Embry- Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Riddle undergraduate degree in Air Traffic -OR-
Management. Comprehensive Examination and Electives . . . . . . 12
Total Required 36
MSA Core Requirements (12 Credits)
Course substitutions with approval of MSA Program
Required Course: Coordinator.
MSA 605 Research Methods and Statistics . . . . . . . . 3
Core Courses (choose 3)
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Aviation/Aerospace Education Aviation/Aerospace Management

Technology Specialization Specialization
MSA Core Requirements (12 Credits) MSA Core Requirements (12 Credits)
Required Course Required Course
MSA 605 Research Methods and Statistics . . . . . . . . 3 MA 605 Research Methods and Statistics . . . . . . . . 3
Core Courses (choose 3) Core Courses (choose 3)
MSA 602 Air Transportation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSA 602 Air Transportation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 604 Human Factors in the Aviation/ MSA 604 Human Factors in the Aviation/
Aerospace Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Aerospace Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 606 Aviation/Aerospace Communications/ MSA 606 Aviation/Aerospace Communications/
Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 610 Applied Aviation Safety Programs . . . . . . 3 MSA 610 Applied Aviation Safety Programs . . . . . . 3
Specialization Requirements (12 Credits) Specialization Requirements (12 Credits)

MSA 514 Computer-Based Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 511 Operations Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 515 Aviation/Aerospace Simulation BA 521 Global Information and Technology
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 518 Online Learning Environment . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 607 Human Resource Development . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 550 Aviation Education Foundations . . . . . . . . 3 BA 632 Seminar in Aviation Labor Relations . . . . 3
MSA 614 Advanced Aviation/Aerospace BA 645 Airport Operations and Management . . . 3
Curriculum Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSA 508 Advanced Airport Modeling . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 654 Adult Teaching and Learning MSA 603 Aircraft and Spacecraft Development . . . 3
Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSA 609 Aircraft Maintenance Management . . . . . 3
MSA 663 Memory and Cognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSA 611 Aviation/Aerospace System Safety . . . . . 3
MSA 612 Safety Program Management . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electives (12 Credits) MSA 615 Applied Aviation Research Methods . . . . 3
MSA 616 Air Traffic Management Leadership
Option I and Critical Decision Making . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 627 Air Traffic Management in the NAS . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits MSA 636 Advanced Aviation/Aerospace
MSA/BA Electives (500-600 Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Planning Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-AND- MSA 641 Production and Procurement
MSA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Management in the Aviation/
-OR- MSA 643 Management of Research and
Option II Development for the Aviation/
MSA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MSA 644 Integrated Logistics Support in
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Aviation/Aerospace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR-
Comprehensive Examination and Electives . . . . . . 12 Electives (12 Credits)
Total Required 36 Course Title Credits
Option I
MSA/BA Electives (500-600 Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
-AND-
MSA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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-OR- Option II
MSA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Option II
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MSA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 -OR-
Comprehensive Examination and Electives . . . . . . 12
-OR-
Comprehensive Examination and Electives . . . . . . 12 Total Required 36
Total Required 36 Aviation Safety Management Systems
(At least 18 credits must be MAS courses)
Specialization
Aviation/Aerospace Operations Required Course:
Specialization Course Title Credits
MA 605 Research Methods and Statistics . . . . . . . . 3
Advanced Aviation/Aerospace Science Core Core Courses (choose 3)
MSA 602 Air Transportation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 604 Human Factors in the Aviation/ MSA 602 The Air Transportation System . . . . . . . . . 3
Aerospace Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSA 604 Human Factors in the Aviation/Aerospace
MSA 606 Aviation/Aerospace Communications/ Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSA 606 Aviation/Aerospace Communications/
MSA 610 Applied Aviation Safety Programs . . . . . . 3 Controls Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 610 Applied Aviation Safety Programs . . . . . . 3
Specialization Requirement (12 Credits) Specialization Requirement (12 Credits)
BA 511 Operations Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 520 Organizational Behavior, Theory, and MSA 508 Advanced Airport Modeling . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applications in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSA 519 Terrorism and Homeland Security . . . . . . 3
MSA 508 Advanced Airport Modeling . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSA 608 Aviation/Aerospace Accident
MSA 515 Aviation/Aerospace Simulation Investigation and Safety Systems . . . . . . . 3
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSA 611 Aviation/Aerospace System Safety . . . . . 3
MSA 516 Applications in Crew Resource MSA 612 Safety Program Management . . . . . . . . . . 3
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSA 613 Airport Operations Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 519 Terrorism and Homeland Security . . . . . . 3 MSA 634 Aviation/Aerospace Psychology . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 603 Aircraft and Spacecraft Development . . . 3
MSA 606 Aviation/Aerospace Communication/ Electives (12 Credits)
Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
MSA 608 Aviation/Aerospace Accident
Investigation and Safety Systems . . . . . . . 3 Option I
MSA 620 Air Carrier Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MSA/BA Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MSA 622 Corporate Aviation Operations . . . . . . . . . 3
-AND-
Electives (12 Credits) MSA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Course Title Credits -OR-
Option I Option II
MSA/BA Electives (500-600 Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MSA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
-AND-
MSA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 -OR-
Comprehensive Examination and Electives . . . . . . 12
-OR-
Total Required 36
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Aviation Meteorology Specialization Option II: For students with undergraduate

Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences Degree (12 credits)
MSA Core Requirements (12 Credits) Required courses:
Required Course: Course Title Credits
Course Title Credits MSA 525 Advanced Aviation Meteorology . . . . . . . 3
MSA 605 Research Methods and Statistics . . . . . . . . 3 MSA 530 Research Seminar in Aviation
Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Core Courses (choose 3) Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MSA 602 Air Transportation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 604 Human Factors in the Aviation/ Electives (12 Credits)
MSA 606 Aviation/Aerospace Communications/ Option I
Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 610 Applied Aviation Safety Programs . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
MSA/BA Electives (500-600 Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specialization Requirement (12 Credits) -AND-
MSA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Option 1: For students with no undergraduate
Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences degree (12 credits) -OR-
Required courses: Option II

Course Title Credits MSA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electives* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MSA 517 Advanced Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 525 Advanced Aviation Meteorology . . . . . . . 3 -OR-
MSA 530 Research Seminar in Aviation Comprehensive Examination and Electives . . . . . . 12
Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Required 36
WX 422 Statistical Applications for Meteorological
Data Analysis *A combination of two selected elective courses in the WX
-OR- 400 series that is offered for dual undergraduate/graduate
WX 480 Environmental Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 credit, or a combination of one WX 400 elective course for
dual undergraduate/graduate credit, and a course in another
Total Credits 12 department that is offered for graduate credit. Examples
of acceptable elective course areas are program/project
management, human factors, air traffic management, safety
science, and homeland security.
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Aerospace Electronics
Bachelor of Science
The Aerospace Electronics degree program is Degree Requirements

designed to provide the requisite knowledge
required to excel in the field of aerospace The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace
electronics in support of aerospace vehicles Electronics requires successful completion of
and systems. The general education require- 120 credits as outlined in the following course
ments include mathematics, science, commu- list. A minimum cumulative grade point aver-
nications, and other applicable subjects. This age of 2.00 is required of all aerospace elec-
balanced approach to education enables the tronics related courses.
graduate to apply techniques of critical think-
ing and problem-solving to a logical result in Suggested Program of Study
challenging situations. The primary focus of
Freshman Year
the degree program is entry positions in com-
mercial off-the-shelf systems (COTS) devel- Lower-Level Humanities* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
opment, test, and evaluation, and integrated COM 122 English Composition and Literature . . . . 3
logistics support (ILS) with aerospace elec- EC 200 An Economic Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
tronics manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, EGR 111 Engineering Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
EL 107 Direct and Alternating Current
and related space industries. Fundamentals and Circuit Analysis . . . . . 4
EL 108 Direct and Alternating Current
Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Admissions Requirements MA 145 College Algebra and Trigonometry . . . . . 5
Students entering this program should have a MA 241 Calculus and Analytic Geometry . . . . . . . 4
PS 101 Basic Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
basic background in math, physics, and chem- PS 150 Physics I for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
istry. College algebra and trigonometry are Total Credits 31
the entry-level math courses. Students wish-
Sophomore Year
ing to strengthen their background in math
and the basic sciences before enrolling in the CS 223 Scientific Programming in C . . . . . . . . . . . 3
prescribed courses should contact the depart-
-OR-
ment chair or the program coordinator for EGR 115 Introduction to Computing for Engineers
guidance. EL 203 Microelectronics Fundamentals
Several courses in each academic year and Circuit Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
EL 204 Microelectronics Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . 1
have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Check EL 212 Digital Circuit Systems Analysis . . . . . . . . 4
the course description section at the back of EL 213 Digital Circuits Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
this catalog before registering for classes to EL 307 Microprocessor Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EL 308 Microprocessor Systems Laboratory . . . . . 1
ensure requisite sequencing. MA 242 Calculus and Analytic Geometry . . . . . . . 4
MA 245 Applied Differential Equations . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 160 Physics II for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 250 Physics III for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers . . . . . . . 1
Total Credits 31
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Junior Year SENIOR Year

Upper-Level Elective HU/SS . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Open Elective (Upper Level) . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AEL 315 Linear Systems and Signals Analysis . . . . 3 AEL 411 Communications and Navigation
AEL 316 Elements of Engineering Design and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Laboratory Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AEL 412 Surveillance and Control Systems . . . . . . 3
AEL 321 Advanced Communications AEL 413 Satellite Communications and
Systems Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Navigation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AEL 322 Advanced Communications, AEL 414 System Test Evaluation Laboratory . . . . . 1
Microwave and Control Laboratory AEL 421 Aerospace Electronic System
Systems Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Integration and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AEL 323 Applied Control System Analysis . . . . . . . 2 AEL 422 Integrated Logistics Support . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AEL 324 Microwave and Radar System AEL 423 Test System Development Laboratory . . . 1
Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AEL 424 Senior Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 412 Probability and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 27
HF 210 Human Factors I:
Principles and Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Degree Credits 120
MET 200 Machine Shop Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 * HUMANITIES:
Total Credits 31 HU 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146
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Air Traffic Management

Bachelor of Science
The Applied Aviation Sciences Department * Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories
of Communication Theory and Skills, Computer Science,
offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Air Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical
Traffic Management (ATM). This degree Sciences may be chosen from those listed below, assuming
is designed for students whose goal is to prerequisite requirements are met. Courses from other
institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories
become air traffic controllers or seek employ- and are at the level specified in the Air Traffic Management
ment in a related industry. The academic vertical outline.
courses are designed to provide expo- Communication Theory and Skills
sure to procedures and operations consis- COM 122, 219, 221, 222, 410
tent with those found in Federal Aviation Humanities
Administration (FAA) air traffic control HU 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145
facilities. The ATM curriculum provides the Social Sciences
knowledge and foundation designated by Lower-Level
the FAA for eventual student entry into the SS 110, 120, 130, 204, 210
Upper-Level
FAA Academy where they will be integrated SS 310, 325, 350, 351, 352
with graduates of other Collegiate Training Physical Sciences
Initiative (CTI) schools for additional air traf- PS 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 111, 112,
fic control training. 142, 208, 215, 219, 240, 301, 302, 303, 304, 306, 308,
309, 310, 312, 313, 320, 400, 401, 403, 405, 408, 410,
411, 412, 414 (1 laboratory)
Degree Requirements Mathematics
The Bachelor of Science degree in Air Traffic MA 111, 112, 140, 142, 241; MA 145, 241
Management requires successful completion Students enrolled in the Army, Navy, or Air Force ROTC
programs may substitute MY, NSC, or AF courses for
of a minimum of 120 credit hours, normally open elective courses.
completed in eight semesters. This includes
a minor course of study as approved by the Suggested Program of Study
Applied Aviation Sciences Department.
Students should be aware that several courses
General Education Requirements in each academic year might have prerequi-
sites and/or corequisites. Please check the
Course Title Credits course descriptions in this catalog before
Communication Theory & Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 registering for classes to ensure requisite
Lower-Level Humanities* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 sequencing.
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Physical and Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Lower-Level Social Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 FRESHMAN YEAR
HU/SS 300-400 level* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
Total Credits 36 Communication Theory and Skills . . . . . . 6
Computer Science Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Physical Sciences with Laboratory . . . . . . 3 JUNIOR YEAR

Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
MA 111 College Mathematics for Aviation I . . . . . 3
300-400 Level Elective HU/SS . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 112 College Mathematics for Aviation II . . . . . 3
Upper-Level Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AT 305 Air Traffic Management III . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AT 315 VFR Control Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 30 AT 401 Air Traffic Management IV . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 314 Human Resource Management . . . . . . . . . 3
SOPHOMORE YEAR SF 462 Health, Safety, and Aviation Law . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits WX 301 Aviation Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Communication Theory and Skills . . . . . . 3 Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Physical Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 30
Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AT 200 Air Traffic Management I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SENIOR YEAR
AT 302 Air Traffic Management II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
AT 405 Air Traffic Management V . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EC 200 An Economic Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AT 406 Non Radar Air Traffic Control . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Required courses necessary to complete one
SF 201 Introduction to Health, Occupational
minor course of study approved by the
Safety, and Transportation
Applied Aviation Sciences Department . . . . . . . . 15-24
-OR- Open Electives to meet the requirement of
SF 210 Introduction to Aerospace Safety . . . . . . . 3 40 hours of upper-level courses and 120 total
SF 320 Human Factors in Aviation Safety . . . . . . 3 hours to complete the degree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Total Credits 30 Total Degree Credits 120
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Applied Meteorology
Bachelor of Science
The Applied Aviation Sciences Department order to graduate with a Bachelor of Science
offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied in Applied Meteorology. A student wishing
Meteorology. This program offers students to become eligible for employment with the
with a passion for weather the opportunity U.S. government as a meteorologist must
to study, observe, and explore atmospheric complete the Research or Meteorological
phenomena ranging from global climate to Computer Applications AOC in order to
tornadoes in our new state-of-the-art Weather meet U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Center and computer-equipped classrooms. Qualification Standards. All students enter-
Besides mastering the essentials of meteorol- ing the Applied Meteorology program must
ogy, students will acquire the communication take a math placement test or show suitable
skills necessary to translate information about advanced placement. Because many courses
complex atmospheric features into the practi- have prerequisites or corequisites, students in
cal language of operational decision makers. the Research and Meteorological Computer
The program aims to produce graduates with Applications AOCs should prepare to begin
the necessary knowledge, analytical skills, the required calculus sequence as soon as
and operational expertise to add value to any they are eligible.
decision impacted by the weather. Graduates
will be competitive for jobs ranging from the Bachelor of Science Degree
aviation and aerospace industry to radio and in Applied Meteorology
television to business and government/mili-
tary operations of the 21st century. Course Title Credits
General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36/37
Applied Meteorology Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Degree Requirements Area of Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29/32
Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/8
The Bachelor of Science degree in Applied
Meteorology requires successful comple- Total Degree Credits Required 120
tion of a minimum of 120 credit hours and
can be attained in eight semesters. Students General Education Requirements
pursuing the Applied Meteorology degree Course Title Credits
will select one of five areas of concentration Communication Theory and Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
(AOC) from Flight Weather, Media Weather, Computer Science Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lower-Level Humanities (HU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Commercial Weather, Meteorological Lower-Level Social Sciences (SS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Computer Applications, or Research, gener- Upper-Level HU/SS Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ally by the end of their fourth semester. All Mathematics (see specific AOC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/7
students must complete the general education Physics (see specific AOC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
courses, Applied Meteorology core courses, Total Credits 36/37
and the required courses for one AOC in
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Applied Meteorology Core COM 360 Media Relations I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

WX 280 Introduction to TV Weathercasting . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits WX 361 Global Climate Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 380 Advanced TV Weathercasting . . . . . . . . . . 3
CE AAS Co-op/Internship or
WX 475 Field Production and Weathercast
Approved Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Video Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 105 General Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
UNIV 101 College Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Total Credits 30
WX 261 Applied Climatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 270 Weather Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . 3 Commercial Weather
WX 353 Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere . . . . 3 Area of Concentration
WX 354 Dynamics of the Atmosphere . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 356 Synoptic Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
WX 365 Satellite & Radar Weather AS 120 Principles of Aviation Science . . . . . . . . . . 3
Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 220 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 390 Atmospheric Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 221 Advanced Computer Based Systems . . . . 3
WX 422 Statistical Applications for BA 325 Social Responsibility and
Meteorological Data Analysis . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ethics Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 427 Forecasting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EC 210 Microeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 456 Advanced Weather Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EC 420 Economics of Air Transportation . . . . . . . . 3
WX 457 Weather Operations Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WX 361 Global Climate Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 47 Applied Meteorology Electives . . . . . . . . . 3
Business Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Total Credits 30
Flight Weather
Area of Concentration
Meteorological Computer
Course Title Credits Applications Area of
AS 121 Private Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AS 221 Instrument Pilot Operations* . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Concentration
AS 321 Commercial Pilot Operations* . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 309 Aerodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
AS 310 Aircraft Performance* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AS 120 Principles of Aviation Sciences . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 410 Air Dispatch Operations* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CS 225 Computer Science II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AT 200 Air Traffic Management I* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 242 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II . . . . 4
WX 301 Aviation Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 243 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III . . . 4
WX 364 Weather for Aircrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 345 Differential Equations and
Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Total Credits 29 PS 250 Physics III for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
* I ndicates courses in the Aircraft Dispatcher Certification
Program.
SE 300 Software Engineering Practices . . . . . . . . . 4
CS/SE/CEC Upper-Level Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Total Credits 33
Media Weather
Area of Concentration Research Area of Concentration
AS 120 Principles of Aviation Science . . . . . . . . . . 3 AS 120 Principles of Aviation Science . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 225 Science & Technology Communications . 3 CS 225 Computer Science II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
COM 260 Introduction to Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 242 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II . . . . . 4
COM 265 Introduction to News Writing . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 243 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III . . . . . 4
COM 320 Communications Law & Ethics MA 345 Differential Equations and
-OR- Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HU 330 Values and Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PS 250 Physics for Engineers III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers . . . . . . . 1 MA 112 College Mathematics for Aviation II . . . . . 3
WX 420 Advanced Atmospheric PS 103 Technical Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Thermodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PS 103L Technical Physics I Laboratory . . . . . . . . . 0
WX 490 Advanced Dynamic Meteorology I . . . . . . 3 SS Lower-Level Social Sciences Elective . . . . 3
WX 491 Advanced Dynamic Meteorology II . . . . . 3 UNIV 101 College Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Total Credits 32 WX 201 Survey of Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 30
Suggested Program of Study SOPHOMORE YEAR
A word about math and physics require- AS 221 Instrument Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ments: meteorology is an application of math COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and physics to the sea of air in which we SS Social Sciences Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
live. Students who wish to pursue graduate PS 104 Technical Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 104L Technical Physics II Laboratory . . . . . . . . . 0
studies in the atmospheric sciences or who PS 105 General Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
want to work for the federal government or WX 261 Applied Climatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
who are on U.S. Air Force ROTC scholarship WX 270 Weather Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 301 Aviation Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
should enroll in the Research or Meteorology WX 353 Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere . . . . 3
Computer Applications AOCs and complete WX 354 Dynamics of the Atmosphere . . . . . . . . . . 3
the math sequence MA 242, MA 243, and Total Credits 31
MA 345 by their junior year. Those students JUNIOR YEAR
should also enroll in the physics sequence PS Course Title Credits
150, PS 160, and PS 250. Students pursuing AS 309 Basic Aerodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
other AOCs should complete MA 111 and MA AS 321 Commercial Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3
112, and PS 103 and PS 104 with labs. Students AT 300 Air Traffic Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EGR 115 Introduction to Computing
who are undecided about their future should for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
begin with MA 140 and PS 150. HU/SS Upper-Level Humanities or Social
Sciences Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 356 Synoptic Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Flight Weather WX 365 Satellite and Radar Weather
Area of Concentration Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 390 Atmospheric Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Students interested in providing weather WX 422 Statistical Application for Meteorology . . 3
services to the aviation/aerospace industry Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
should follow this course of study. The mix Total Credits 30
of courses will enhance the student’s ability SENIOR YEAR
to communicate with people who build, fly, Course Title Credits
and control airplanes and flight activities. AS 310 Aircraft Performance* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Courses designated with (*) are required for AS 410 Air Dispatch Operations* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CE AAS Co-op/Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
the Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Program. WX 364 Weather for Aircrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Freshman Year WX 427 Forecasting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 456 Advanced Weather Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits WX 457 Weather Operations Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 121 Private Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
COM 122 English Composition and Literature . . . . 3 Total Credits 30
COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU 14X Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Media Weather WX 356 Synoptic Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Area of Concentration Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Total Credits 28
Students interested in journalism, radio, and
television will combine meteorology with SENIOR YEAR
studies in verbal and written communica- Course Title Credits
CE AAS Co-op/Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
tions. Internships may be conducted with COM 225 Science and Technology
newspapers, radio stations, or network/cable Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
television channels. COM 350 Environmental Communications . . . . . . . 3
WX 380 Advanced TV Weathercasting . . . . . . . . . . 3
Freshman year WX 422 Statistical Applications for Meteorology . 3
Course Title Credits WX 427 Forecasting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science . . . . . . 3 WX 457 Weather Operations Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 122 English Composition and Literature . . . . 3 WX 475 Field Production and Weathercast
COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Video Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU 14X Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 112 College Mathematics for Aviation II . . . . . 3 Total Credits 30
PS 103 Technical Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 103L Technical Physics I Laboratory . . . . . . . . . 0
SS Lower-Level Social Sciences Elective . . . . 3
Commercial Weather
UNIV101 College Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Area of Concentration
WX 261 Applied Climatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 To meet the growing demand for meteo-
Total Credits 31 rologists by the private sector, students who
select this option will be prepared to provide
sophomore year
meteorological expertise to a wide range of
weather-dependent industries. By selecting
COM 260 Introduction to Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 appropriate courses in this highly flexible
SS Social Sciences Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AOC, students can also complete a minor in
EGR 115 Introduction to Computing Business Administration.
for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 104 Technical Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Freshman Year
PS 104L Technical Physics II Laboratory . . . . . . . . 0
PS 105 General Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Course Title Credits
WX 270 Weather Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . 3 AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science . . . . . . 3
WX 353 Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere . . . . 3 COM 122 English Composition and Literature . . . . 3
WX 361 Global Climate Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 365 Satellite and Radar Weather HU 14X Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 111 College Mathematics for Aviation I . . . . . 3
Total Credits 31 MA 112 College Mathematics for Aviation II . . . . . 3
JUNIOR YEAR PS 103L Technical Physics I Laboratory . . . . . . . . . 0
Course Title Credits SS Lower-Level Social Sciences Elective . . . . 3
COM 265 Introduction to News Writing . . . . . . . . . . 3 UNIV101 College Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
COM 320 Mass Communication Law and Ethics . . . 3 WX 201 Survey of Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 360 Media Relations I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WX 261 Applied Climatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SS Social Sciences Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 31
WX 280 Introduction to TV Weathercasting . . . . . . 3
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Sophomore year are the same as in the Research Area of

Course Title Credits Concentration. A minor in Computer Science
BA 221 Advanced Computer Based Systems . . . . 3 is incorporated into this AOC. Students
EC 210 Microeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 who choose the Meteorological Computer
EGR 115 Intro to Computing for Engineers . . . . . . . 3 Applications Area of Concentration should
PS 104 Technical Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 follow the suggested four-year plan outlined
PS 104L Technical Physics II Laboratory . . . . . . . . . 0
PS 105 General Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 below:
SS Social Sciences Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Freshman Year
WX 270 Weather Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 353 Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
WX 365 Satellite and Radar Weather AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science . . . . . . 3
Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 COM 122 English Composition and Literature . . . . 3
MA 142 Trigonometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 31 MA 241 Calculus and Analytical Geometry . . . . . . 4
JUNIOR YEAR MA 242 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II . . . . 4
PS 105 General Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Course Title Credits PS 150 Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 220 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 UNIV 101 College Success Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
HU/SS Upper-Level Humanities -OR- WX 201 Survey of Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Social Sciences Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WX 261 Applied Climatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 356 Synoptic Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 31
WX 361 Global Climate Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sophomore Year
WX 422 Statistical Applications for Meteorology . 3 Course Title Credits
Applied Meteorology Electives . . . . . . . . . 3 COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Business Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EGR 115 Intro to Computing for Engineers . . . . . . . 3
HU 14X Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 30 MA 243 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III . . . 4
SENIOR YEAR PS 160 Physics for Engineers II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers . . . . . . . 1
BA 325 Social Responsibility and Ethics WX 353 Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere . . . . 3
in Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WX 354 Dynamics of the Atmosphere . . . . . . . . . . 3
CE AAS Co-op/Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
EC 420 Economics of Air Transportation . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 29
WX 427 Forecasting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 JUNIOR YEAR
WX 457 Weather Operations Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
Business Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CE Applied Aviation Science
Co-op/Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Total Credits 28 CS 225 Computer Science II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Meteorological Computer Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Applications Area of Concentration SS Social Sciences Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 270 Weather Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . 3
Students wishing to pursue a career in WX 356 Synoptic Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
developing applications in meteorology WX 365 Satellite and Radar Weather
should choose the Meteorological Computer Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applications Area of Concentration. The Total Credits 30
math, physics, and core Meteorology courses
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Senior Year SOPHOMORE YEAR

HU/SS Upper-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SS Lower-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 390 Atmospheric Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EGR 115 Introduction to Computing
WX 422 Statistical Applications for Meteorology . 3 for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 427 Forecasting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HU 14X Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 456 Advanced Weather Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 243 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III . . . 4
WX 457 Weather Operations Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PS 160 Physics for Engineers II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CS/SE/CEC Upper-Level Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 PS 250 Physics for Engineers III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers . . . . . . . 1
SS Social Sciences Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 30 WX 353 Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere . . . . 3
Total Credits 32
Research Area of Concentration JUNIOR YEAR

Students wishing to go to graduate school in CE AAS Co-op/Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Meteorology, or wishing to become eligible for CS 225 Computer Science II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Meteorology employment with the U.S. gov- Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ernment, or who are on ROTC Meteorology SS Lower-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
scholarships should choose the Research Area WX 270 Weather Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 356 Synoptic Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
of Concentration. Students who choose the WX 365 Satellite and Radar Weather
Research Area of Concentration should follow Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
the four-year plan outlined below: WX 420 Advanced Atmospheric
Thermodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FRESHMAN YEAR Total Credits 29
AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science . . . . . . 3 SENIOR YEAR
COM 122 English Composition and Literature . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
MA 142 Trigonometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HU/SS Upper-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 241 Calculus and Analytical Geometry . . . . . . 4 WX 390 Atmospheric Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 242 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II . . . . 4 WX 422 Statistical Applications for Meteorology . 3
PS 105 General Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WX 427 Forecasting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 150 Physics for Engineers I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WX 456 Advanced Weather Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . 3
UNIV 101 College Success Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WX 457 Weather Operations Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 201 Survey of Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WX 490 Dynamic Meteorology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 261 Applied Climatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WX 491 Dynamic Meteorology II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 31 Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Total Credits 28
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Aviation Maintenance Science

Associate of Science
At the heart of every flight of every commer- General Education Core

cial, private, or military aircraft is the work of
the professional aviation maintenance expert. Course Title Credits
COM 122 English Composition & Literature . . . . . . 3
Without the devotion of these very special COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
people, the air travel system would cease to -OR -
function. The demand for degreed aircraft COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CS 120 Introduction to Computing in Aviation . . 3
maintenance specialists in the aviation/aero- HU 140 Series (Lower-Level Humanities) . . . . . . . 3
space world has never been greater than it MA 111 College Mathematics for Aviation I . . . . . 3
is today. The Aviation Maintenance Science PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
(AMS) program at Embry-Riddle produces Total Credits 18
these aviation professionals, the best in the
world. Aviation Maintenance Science
The Aviation Maintenance Science associ- Courses (leading to A&P
ate’s degree is made up of general education certification)
courses and technical courses and labs that
lead to FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Course Title Credits
AMS 115 Aviation Mathematics and Physics . . . . . . 2
mechanic’s certification. The degree is com- AMS 116 Fundamentals of Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
posed of 66 credit hours, 18 hours of general AMS 117 Tools, Material and Processes . . . . . . . . . . 4
education coursework, and 48 hours of air- AMS 118 Aircraft Familiarization and Regulations 2
frame and powerplant technical courses. The AMS 261 Aircraft Metallic Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 262 Aircraft Composite Structures . . . . . . . . . . 3
associate’s degree will flow seamlessly into AMS 263 General Aviation Aircraft Systems . . . . . . 3
the AMS bachelor of science degree. AMS 264 General Aviation Aircraft Electrical
The courses taken in the Aviation and Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 271 Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplants
Maintenance Science Department lead to a and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
student being approved for the A&P cer- AMS 272 Powerplant Electrical and
tification exams. Credit will be granted Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 273 Propeller Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
for any student who enters the University AMS 274 Aircraft Turbine Powerplants
already in possession of the A&P certifica- and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
tion. International certification, which may be AMS 365 Transport Category Aircraft Systems . . . . 3
AMS 366 Transport Category Aircraft Electrical
equivalent to the Airframe and Powerplant and Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
certification, will be evaluated on a case-by- AMS 375 Repair Station Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
case basis and, if approved, may be used for AMS 376 Powerplant Line Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 3
academic credit. Total Credits 48
Tuition for the AMS courses is less than for the other
courses in the degree, and is billed separately from the
University block tuition. Contact the AMS program
coordinator for additional information.
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Suggested Course of Study Semester 4

Semester 1 AMS 273 Propeller Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AMS 274 Aircraft Turbine Powerplants
Course Title Credits and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AMS 115 Aviation Mathematics and Physics . . . . . . 2 AMS 375 Repair Station Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 116 Fundamentals of Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AMS 376 Powerplant Line Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 117 Tools, Materials and Processes . . . . . . . . . . 4 COM 122 English Composition & Literature 3
AMS 118 Aircraft Familiarization and Regulations 2
Total Credits 15
Total Credits 12
Semester 5
Semester 2
Course Title Credits COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 261 Aircraft Metallic Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CS 120 Introduction to Computing in Aviation . . 3
AMS 262 Aircraft Composite Structures . . . . . . . . . . 3 HU 140 Series Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 263 General Aviation Aircraft Systems . . . . . . 3 MA 111 College Math for Aviation I . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 264 General Aviation Aircraft Electrical and PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 15
Total Credits 12
Semester 3
and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 272 Powerplant Electrical and
AMS 365 Transport Category Aircraft Systems . . . . 3
AMS 366 Transport Category Aircraft
Electrical and Instrument Systems . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 12
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Bachelor of Science
At the heart of every flight of every commer- maintenance skills as a platform for advanc-
cial, private, or military aircraft is the work of ing into a management position in one of the
the professional aviation maintenance expert. many aviation maintenance environments.
Without the devotion of these very special The Flight AOC is for those students who
people, the air travel system would cease to wish to combine a maintenance background
function. The demand for degreed aircraft with the qualifications of a commercial pilot.
maintenance specialists in the aviation/aero- The Aerospace Electronics AOC is for students
space world has never been greater than it who have an interest in combining their aero-
is today. The Aviation Maintenance Science space electronics skills with the A&P certifi-
(AMS) program at Embry-Riddle produces cate. The Safety Science AOC combines both
these aviation professionals, the best in the industrial and aviation-specific safety courses
world. with the technical coursework that leads to
The Aviation Maintenance Science bach- FAA Airframe and Powerplant certifications.
elor’s degree is made up of general educa- The Maintenance Management area of con-
tion courses, technical courses, and labs centration and the Aerospace Electronics area
that lead to FAA Airframe and Powerplant of concentration are accredited by Aviation
(A&P) mechanic’s certification, and a group Accreditation Board International (AABI,
of courses known as an area of concentration formerly Council on Aviation Accreditation),
(AOC). There are four areas of concentration, 3410 Skyway Drive, Auburn, AL 86830, tele-
from which a student picks one, as follows: phone: (334) 844-2431.
• Aerospace Electronics The courses taken in the Aviation
Maintenance Science Department lead to a
• Flight student being approved for the A&P certifi-
• Maintenance Management cation exams. Credit will be granted for any
student who enters the University already in
• Safety Science
possession of the A&P certification.
The degree is composed of 132 credit International certification, which may be
hours for the AOCs in Flight, Maintenance equivalent to the Airframe and Powerplant
Management, and Safety Science. The AOC in certification, will be evaluated on a case-by-
Aerospace Electronics is 138 credit hours. case basis and, if approved, may be used for
The Maintenance Management AOC is academic credit.
optimized for those who wish to use their
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Aerospace Flight Maintenance Safety

Electronics Management Science
General Education Core 36 36 36 36
Common Core 6 6 6 6
Area of Concentration 48 42* 42 42
A&P Technical Courses 1 48** 48 48 48
Open Electives 0 0 0 0
Total 138 132 132 132
1 Ifa student transfers to Embry-Riddle with the A&P the Aeronautics degree. The Program Coordinator for AMS or
mechanic’s certification, 48 credit hours will be awarded and for Aeronautics can explain how this is done.
entered on the student’s transcript, 36 as lower-level credits and
12 as upper-level credits. ** If a student wants to take the courses that are included in
the Aerospace Electronics AOC, but does not want to take
* The Flight Area of Concentration in the AMS degree requires the Airframe & Powerplant technical courses as part of their
a student, once they have matriculated, to take their flight bachelor of science degree, can do this in the Aeronautics
training with Embry-Riddle. A student wanting to take the A&P degree. The Program Coordinator for AMS or for Aeronautics
technical courses as part of their bachelor of science degree, and can explain how this is done.
be allowed to do their flight training off campus, can do so in
General Education Core Aviation Maintenance Science

Courses (leading to A&P
COM 122 English Composition & Literature . . . . . . 3 certification)
COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
CS 120 Introduction to Computing in Aviation . . 3 AMS 115 Aviation Mathematics and Physics . . . . . . 2
HU 140 Series (Lower-Level Humanities) . . . . . . . 3 AMS 116 Fundamentals of Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HU/SS Upper-Level Humanities or AMS 117 Tools, Materials, and Processes . . . . . . . . . 4
Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AMS 118 Aircraft Familiarization and Regulations 2
MA 111 College Mathematics for Aviation I . . . . . 3 AMS 261 Aircraft Metallic Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 112 College Mathematics for Aviation II . . . . . 3 AMS 262 Aircraft Composite Structures . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 103 Technical Physics I & Laboratory . . . . . . . 3 AMS 263 General Aviation Aircraft Systems . . . . . . 3
PS 104 Technical Physics II & Laboratory . . . . . . . 3 AMS 264 General Aviation Aircraft Electrical
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 and Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lower-Level Social Sciences Elective . . . . 3 AMS 271 Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplants
Total Credits 36 and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Common Core Curriculum AMS 273 Propeller Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Course Title Credits and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BA 201 Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AMS 365 Transport Category Aircraft Systems . . . . 3
SF 201 Introduction to Health, Occupational, AMS 366 Transport Category Aircraft Electrical
and Transportation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 and Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 375 Repair Station Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR- AMS 376 Powerplant Line Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 210 Introduction to Aerospace Safety . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 48
Total Credits 6
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Tuition for the AMS courses is less than for the other courses in AMS 262 Aircraft Composite Structures . . . . . . . . . . 3
the degree, and is billed separately from the University block AMS 263 General Aviation Aircraft Systems . . . . . . 3
tuition. Contact the AMS program coordinator for additional AMS 264 General Aviation Aircraft Electrical
information. and Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 122 English Composition & Literature 3
Aerospace Electronics Area of Total Credits 15
Concentration Semester 3
Course Title Credits AMS 271 Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplants
AEL 311 Airborne Pulse Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AEL 312 Airborne Communications and AMS 272 Powerplant Electrical and
Navigation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AEL 313 Airborne Electronics Maintenance Lower-Level Social Sciences
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (SS 110, 120, 130) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AEL 401 Airborne Surveillance Systems . . . . . . . . . 3 AMS 365 Air Transport Aircraft Systems . . . . . . . . . 3
AEL 402 Airborne Electronics Systems AMS 366 Air Transport Aircraft Electrical and
Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AEL 403 Advanced Space and Airborne
Electronics Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 15
AEL 404 Airborne Electronics Maintenance Semester 4
Operations II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
EGR 120 Graphical Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
EL 107 Direct and Alternating Current AMS 273 Propeller Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Fundamentals and Circuit Analysis . . . . . 4 AMS 274 Aircraft Turbine Powerplants
EL 108 Direct and Alternating Current and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 AMS 375 Repair Station Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EL 203 Microelectronics Fundamentals and AMS 376 Powerplant Line Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 3
Circuit Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 MA 111 College Math for Aviation I . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EL 204 Microelectronics Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Total Credits 15
EL 212 Digital Circuit and Systems Analysis . . . . 4
EL 213 Digital Circuits Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Semester 5
EL 301 Electronic Communication Systems . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
EL 302 Electronic Communications Laboratory . 1 BA 201 Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EL 303 Pulse Components and Circuit EGR 120 Graphical Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 EL 107 Direct and Alternating Current
EL 304 Pulse Circuits Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fundamentals and Circuit Analysis . . . . . 4
EL 307 Microprocessor Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EL 108 Direct and Alternating Current
EL 308 Microprocessor Systems Laboratory . . . . . 1 Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Total Credits 48 Lower-Level Humanities (140 Series) . . . . 3
Suggested Course of Study Total Credits 17
Semester 6
Semester 1 Course Title Credits
Course Title Credits CS 120 Introduction to Computing in Aviation . . 3
AMS 115 Maintenance Mathematics & Physics . . . . 2 EL 203 Microelectronics Fundamentals and
AMS 116 Fundamentals of Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Circuit Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AMS 117 Tools, Materials, and Processes . . . . . . . . . 4 EL 204 Microelectronics Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . 1
AMS 118 Aircraft Familiarization and Regulations 2 EL 212 Digital Circuit and Systems Analysis . . . . 4
Total Credits 12 EL 213 Digital Circuits Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
MA 112 College Math for Aviation II . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Semester 2 Total Credits 16
AMS 261 Aircraft Metallic Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Semester 7 FA 222 Instrument Multi Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Course Title Credits FA 322 Commercial Multi Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -AND-
EL 301 Electronic Communication Systems . . . . . 3 AS 121 Private Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
EL 302 Electronic Communications Laboratory . 1 AS 221 Instrument Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EL 303 Pulse Components and Circuit AS 309 Aerodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AS 310 Aircraft Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EL 304 Pulse Circuits Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 AS 321 Commercial Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EL 307 Microprocessor Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AS 350 Domestic and International Navigation . . 3
EL 308 Microprocessor Systems Laboratory . . . . . 1 AS 357 Flight Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 103 Technical Physics I and Laboratory . . . . . 3 AS 387 Crew Resource Management . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 17 WX 201 Survey of Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Semester 8 -AND- any two of the following:
Course Title Credits AS 402 Airline Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AEL 311 Airborne Pulse Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AS 408 Flight Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AEL 312 Airborne Communications and AS 411 Jet Transportation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Navigation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AS 412 Corporate and Business Aviation . . . . . . . 3
AEL 313 Airborne Electronics Maintenance AS 435 Electronic Flight Management Systems . . 3
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Total Credits 42
SF 201 Introduction to Health, Occupational, &
Transportation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Suggested Course of Study
Total Credits 14
(Assumes Single Engine Flight Track)
Semester 9
Course Title Credits Semester 1
AEL 401 Airborne Surveillance Systems . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
AEL 402 Airborne Electronics Systems AMS 115 Maintenance Mathematics & Physics . . . . 2
Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AMS 116 Fundamentals of Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AEL 403 Advanced Space and Airborne AMS 117 Tools, Materials, and Processes . . . . . . . . . 4
Electronics Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AMS 118 Aircraft Familiarization and Regulations 2
AEL 404 Airborne Electronics Maintenance Total Credits 12
Operations II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PS 104 Technical Physics II and Laboratory . . . . . 3 Semester 2
HU or SS Upper Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
Total Credits 17 AMS 261 Aircraft Metallic Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Degree Credits 138 AMS 263 General Aviation Aircraft Systems . . . . . . 3
AMS 264 General Aviation Aircraft Electrical and
Flight Area of Concentration Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 12
Single Track Semester 3
FA 121 Private Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 AMS 271 Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplants
FA 221 Instrument Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FA 321 Commercial Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 AMS 272 Powerplant Electrical and
FA 323 Commercial Multi Add On . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR- AMS 365 Air Transport Aircraft Systems . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 366 Air Transport Aircraft Electrical and
Multi-Track Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits COM 122 English Composition & Literature . . . . . . 3
FA 121 Private Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Total Credits 15
FA 122 Private Multi Flight With Lab . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Semester 4 AS 387 Crew Resource Management . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Course Title Credits AS 411 Jet Transportation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 412 Corporate and Business Aviation . . . . . . . 3
FA 323 Commercial Multi Add On . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
AMS 274 Aircraft Turbine Powerplants & Systems 4
HU or SS Upper Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 376 Powerplant Line Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 16
Humanities Lower Level (140 Series) . . . . 3
Total Credits 15
Semester 5 Maintenance Management
AS 121 Private Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
FA 121 Private Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Course Title Credits
MA 111 College Math for Aviation I . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 210 Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 221 Advanced Computer Based Systems . . . . 3
WX 201 Survey of Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 220 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 15 BA 225 Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 312 Managerial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Semester 6 BA 317 Organizational Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits BA 320 Business Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 324 Aviation Labor Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CS 120 Introduction to Computing in Aviation . . 3 BA 325 Social Responsibility and Ethics in
MA 112 College Math for Aviation II . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 103 Technical Physics I and Laboratory . . . . . 3 BA 419 Aviation Maintenance Management . . . . . 3
WX 301 Aviation Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 420 Management of Production
and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 15
BA 422 Life Cycle Analysis for Systems and
Semester 7 Programs in Aviation/Aerospace . . . . . . . 3
BA 424 Project Management in Aviation
Course Title Credits Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 221 Instrument Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 222 Business Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 309 Aerodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 201 Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 42
FA 221 Instrument Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PS 104 Technical Physics II and Laboratory . . . . . 3
Suggested Course of Study
Total Credits 16 Semester 1
Semester 8 Course Title Credits
Course Title Credits AMS 115 Maintenance Mathematics & Physics . . . . 2
AS 310 Aircraft Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AMS 116 Fundamentals of Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AS 321 Commercial Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AMS 117 Tools, Materials, and Processes . . . . . . . . . 4
AS 350 Domestic and International Navigation . . 3 AMS 118 Aircraft Familiarization and Regulations 2
FA 321 Commercial Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Total Credits 12
SF 201 Introduction to Health, Occupational,
& Transportation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Semester 2
SS Lower-Level Social Sciences Course Title Credits
(SS 110, 120, 130) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AMS 261 Aircraft Metallic Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 16 AMS 262 Aircraft Composite Structures . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 263 General Aviation Aircraft Systems . . . . . . 3
Semester 9 AMS 264 General Aviation Aircraft Electrical and
Course Title Credits Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 357 Flight Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 12
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Semester 3 BA 424 Project Management in Aviation

Course Title Credits Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 104 Technical Physics II and Lab . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Transportation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 15
AMS 365 Air Transport Aircraft Systems . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 366 Air Transport Aircraft Electrical and Semester 9
Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
COM 122 English Composition & Literature . . . . . . 3 BA 225 Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 15 BA 317 Organizational Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 324 Aviation Labor Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Semester 4 BA 325 Social Responsibility & Ethics in
Course Title Credits Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 420 Management of Production
and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 422 Life Cycle Analysis for Systems
and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
and Programs in Aviation/Aerospace . . . 3
AMS 376 Powerplant Line Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 18
Humanities Lower Level (140 Series) . . . . 3
Total Credit 15
Semester 5 Safety Science Area of
Course Title
Credits Concentration
COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
CS 120 Introduction to Computing in Aviation . . 3 HF 300 Human Factors I: Principles and
MA 111 College Math for Aviation I . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lower-Level Social Sciences SF 201 Introduction to Health, Occupational,
(SS 110, 120, 130) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 and Transportation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 15
-OR-
Semester 6 SF 210 Introduction to Aerospace Safety . . . . . . . 3
SF 205 Principles of Accident Investigation . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits SF 315 Environmental Compliance and Safety . . 3
BA 210 Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SF 316 Workers’ Compensation, Insurance,
COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 and Risk Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 112 College Math for Aviation II . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SF 320 Human Factors in Aviation Safety . . . . . . 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SF 345 Safety Program Management . . . . . . . . . . 3
Humanities/Social Sciences Upper Level 3 SF 365 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 15 SF 445 Systems Safety in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 462 Health, Safety, and Aviation Law . . . . . . . 3
Semester 7
Total Credits 30
BA 220 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Aviation Focus Classes
BA 221 Advanced Computer Based Systems . . . . 3
BA 312 Managerial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
MA 222 Business Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SF 330 Aircraft Accident Investigation . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 103 Technical Physics I and Laboratory . . . . . 3 SF 350 Air Crash & Emergency Management . . . 3
SF 375 Propulsion Plant Investigation . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 15 SF 335 Mechanical & Structural Factors
Semester 8 in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR-
Course Title Credits SF 435 Aircraft Crash Survival Analysis . . . . . . . . 3
BA 320 Business Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 419 Aviation Maintenance Management . . . . . 3 Total Credits 12
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Occupational Safety Focus Classes Total Credits 15

Course Title Credits Semester 5
HS 210 Fundamentals of Transportation Course Title Credits
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 355 Industrial Hygiene and Toxiocology . . . . 3
COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 410 Design of Engineering Hazard Controls . 3
CS 120 Introduction to Computing in Aviation . . 3
SF 440 Design of Engineering
MA 111 College Math for Aviation I . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hazard Controls II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lower-Level Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 12 (SS 110, 120, 130)
Total Credits Required 42 Total Credits 15
Semester 6
Suggested Course of Study - Course Title Credits
Aviation Focus COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 112 College Math for Aviation II . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Semester 1 SF 201 Introduction to Health, Occupational,
Course Title Credits and Transportation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 115 Maintenance Mathematics & Physics . . . . 2 Humanities/Social Sciences
AMS 116 Fundamentals of Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Upper-Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 117 Tools, Materials, and Processes . . . . . . . . . 4 Total Credits 15
AMS 118 Aircraft Familiarization and
Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Semester 7
Total Credits 12 Course Title Credits
HF 300 Human Factors I, Principles and
Semester 2 Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits SF 210 Introduction to Aerospace Safety . . . . . . . 3
AMS 261 Aircraft Metallic Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SF 205 Principles of Accident Investigation . . . . . 3
AMS 262 Aircraft Composite Structures . . . . . . . . . . 3 SF 315 Environmental Compliance and Safety . . 3
AMS 263 General Aviation Aircraft Systems . . . . . . 3 PS 103 Technical Physics I and Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 264 General Aviation Aircraft Electrical and Total Credits 15
Semester 8
Total Credits 12
Semester 3 PS 104 Technical Physics II and Lab . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits SF 316 Workers’ Compensation, Insurance,
AMS 271 Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplants and Risk Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SF 320 Human Factors in Aviation Safety . . . . . . 3
AMS 272 Powerplant Electrical and SF 330 Aircraft Accident Investigation . . . . . . . . . 3
Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SF 345 Safety Program Management . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 365 Air Transport Aircraft Systems . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 15
AMS 366 Air Transport Aircraft Electrical and
Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Semester 9
COM 122 English Composition & Literature . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
Total Credits 15 SF 350 Air Crash and Emergency Management . 3
SF 365 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Semester 4 SF 375 Propulsion Plant Investigation . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits SF 435 Aircraft Crash Survival Analysis . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 273 Propeller Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SF 445 Systems Safety in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 274 Aircraft Turbine Powerplants SF 462 Health, Safety, and Aviation Law . . . . . . . 3
and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Total Credits 18
AMS 376 Powerplant Line Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 3 TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS 132
Humanities Lower-Level (140 Series) . . . . 3
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Homeland Security
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science with entry-level skills such as the ability to

perform risk analyses, write emergency man-
The Applied Aviation Sciences Department agement plans, design and evaluate exercises,
offers a Bachelor of Science degree in design and deliver professional briefings, and
Homeland Security (HS) that is based on the understand how to identify and protect criti-
needs of the U.S. government and its citizens cal infrastructure. Graduates of this program
as well as the needs of the private sector. will find employment opportunities in fed-
The HS degree combines the University’s eral or state government, universities, and the
General Education requirements with a solid military or in the private sector. In addition,
core of homeland security courses as well as the HS program is ideal preparation for fur-
specialty coursework in emergency manage- ther study in graduate school, including law,
ment, terrorism studies, or cyber security. In public policy, or emergency management, etc.
addition, this degree allows the student to
take maximum advantage of transfer credits
and electives in order to explore breadth in
Degree Requirements
related areas of study including international The Bachelor of Science degree in Homeland
relations, psychology courses, safety, or busi- Security requires successful completion of
ness courses. a minimum of 122 credit hours and is nor-
The Homeland Security degree is mally completed in eight semesters as out-
designed for students who have an interest lined below. Students enrolling in the cyber
in obtaining a strong foundation in many of security track should be aware that this is a
the domains of modern homeland security, technical degree and will require calculus I
including terrorism studies, law and policy, in their first semester and calculus II in their
emergency management, risk analysis, intel- second. Students should be aware that sev-
ligence, physical and transportation security, eral courses have prerequisites or corequisites
environmental security, asymmetric warfare, and should check course descriptions to be
and decision making/strategic planning. In sure such requirements are met. Students
addition, students can choose one of two enrolled in the cyber track are exempt from
ways to specialize their homeland security the breadth area requirement.
education; either through taking two minors • Completing two minors (to total a
or one minor and at least a 15 credit “coher- minimum of 30 credit hours)
ent block of courses” (decided on with per-
• Completing one minor and a second
mission from the HS program coordinator),
coherent set of coursework of at least 15
or through technical study in cyber security. credits approved through the advising
Required senior practicum projects and process (to total a minimum of 30 credit
internship or cooperative work experiences hours)
optimize the student’s professional prepara-
tion and credentials. The goal of the degree • Completing a second major (to total a
is to produce highly marketable graduates minimum of 30 credit hours)
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All Homeland Security majors must com- Homeland Security Core Courses
plete a senior capstone course (HS 490) and a
3 credit (that is at least 300 hours) internship Course Title Credits
CE 396 Internship/Co-Op in Homeland
or co-op sometime following their freshman Security* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
year. All university requirements for eligibil- HS 110 Introduction to Homeland Security . . . . . 3
ity apply and the HS program works with HS 210 Fundamentals of Transportation Security 3
HS 215 Introduction to Industrial Security . . . . . . 3
Career Services to administrate these experi- HS 230 Terrorism: Origins, Ideologies,
ences. and Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Students transferring into the program HS 280 Business Skills for the Homeland
Security Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
who have earned academic credits in home- HS 310 Fundamentals of Emergency
land security-related coursework or profes- Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
sional experience may be granted credit hours HS 315 Critical Infrastructure and Risk Analysis . 3
to be applied to the degree program with HS 320 Homeland Security Law and Policy . . . . . 3
HS 350 Intelligence Systems & Structures in
approval from the program coordinator. Homeland Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HS 360 Strategic Planning & Decision Making in
Homeland Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
B.S. in Homeland Security with HS 385 Homeland Security Technology
Two Breadth Areas & Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HS 405 Emerging Topics in Homeland Security . 3
General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 HS 410 Exercise Design and Evaluation in
Homeland Security Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Homeland Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Breadth Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 HS 480 Environmental Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Program Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
-OR-
Total Degree Credits 122 WX 480 Environmental Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HS 490 Practicum in Homeland Security . . . . . . . 3
General Education Total Credits 46
*Students with a CGPA of 2.5 or higher may enroll in the
cooperative education or internship experience at the
COM Communication Theory & Skills . . . . . . . . 9 equivalent of three or more credits to be taken during or
CS Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 after the sophmore year. Student must see advisor prior to
HU Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 enrollment.
HU/SS Upper-Level Humanities/Social Sciences 3
MA Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PS Physical Science (lab must be included) . 6 Program Support
SS Lower-Level Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
UNIV 101 College Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Course Title Credits
Total Credits 37 SF 201 Introduction to Health, Occupational,
& Transportation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR-
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SF 210 Introduction to Aerospace Safety . . . . . . . 3
MA 111 and 112 -or- MA 140 and 142 -or- equiva- SF 315 Environmental Compliance and Safety . . 3
lent
-OR-
Physical and Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SF 355 Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology . . . . . 3
Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 -OR-
PSY 101 or equivalent and one additional SS SF 405 Applications in Industrial Hygiene . . . . . 3
course -OR-
MA 222 Business Statistics (or equivalent) . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 9
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Breadth Area -OR-

All non-Cyber Security Track HS majors are required SS Lower-Level Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
to complete coursework in non-HS areas. Students are MA 222 Business Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
strongly encouraged to complete their breadth require- Total Credits 31
ment by either a second major, or two minors (minimum
30 credits total), or one minor and a “coherent block of Junior Year
credits” (minimum 30 credits total) which is determined Course Title Credits
with consent of Homeland Security advisor.
HS 310 Fundamentals of Emergency
Total Credits 30 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HS 315 Critical Infrastructure and Risk Analysis . 3
HS 320 Homeland Security Law and Policy . . . . . 3
Suggested Program of Study HS 360 Strategic Planning and Decision Making
in Homeland Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Freshman Year HS 410 Exercise Design and Evaluation . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits CE 396 Internship/Co-Op in Homeland Security 3
COM Communication, Theory, and Skills . . . . . 3 Breadth Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CS Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 30
HS 110 Introduction to Homeland Security . . . . . 3
HU Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Senior Year
MA 111 College Mathematics for Aviation I Course Title Credits
-OR- HS 385 Homeland Security Technology
MA 140 College Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 & Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 112 College Mathematics for Aviation II HS 405 Emerging Issues in Homeland Security . . 3
HS 480 Environmental Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR-
MA 142 Trigonometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -OR-
PS Physical Science (lab must be included WX 480 Environmental Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
with one PS course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 HS 490 Practicum in Homeland Security . . . . . . . 3
SF 201 Introduction to Health, Occupational, and Breadth Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Transportation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 30
-OR-
SF 210 Introduction to Aerospace Safety . . . . . . . 3
Cyber Security Track
UNIV 101 College Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The Cyber Security Track is considered a
Total Credits 31 technical track. As such, students majoring in
Sophomore Year Homeland Security and choosing the Cyber
Course Title Credits Security Track should therefore qualify as
COM Communication, Theory, and Skills . . . . . 6 being in a technical degree program. Students
HS 210 Fundamentals of Transportation Security 3 will be able to explore many aspects of the
HS 280 Business Skills for the Homeland digital world as they pertain to homeland
Security Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 security, network design, data mining and
HS 325 Terrorism: Origins, Ideologies, and Goals 3 protection, and network management. The
HS 350 Intelligence Systems and Structures in
Homeland Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cyber Security Track combines the core
HU/SS Upper-Level Humanities/ Homeland Security curriculum with solid
Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 preparation in programming, network design,
SF 315 Environmental Compliance and Safety . . 3
-OR- data hiding/abstraction, network analysis,
SF 355 Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology . . . . . 3 network security, software quality assurance,
-OR- and telecommunications.
SF 405 Applications in Industrial Hygiene . . . . . 3
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B.S. in Homeland Security with HS 310 Fundamentals of Emergency

Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cyber Security Track HS 315 Critical Infrastructure and Risk Analysis . 3
General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 HS 320 Homeland Security Law and Policy . . . . . 3
Homeland Security Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 HS 350 Intelligence Systems & Structures in
Cyber Security Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Homeland Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Program Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 HS 360 Strategic Planning & Decision Making
in Homeland Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Degree Credits 122 HS 385 Homeland Security Technology
& Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HS 405 Emerging Topics in Homeland Security . 3
General Education HS 410 Exercise Design and Evaluation in
Homeland Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits HS 480 Environmental Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM Communication Theory & Skills . . . . . . . . 9 -OR-
CS Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WX 480 Environmental Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HS 490 Practicum in Homeland Security* . . . . . . . 3
HU/SS Upper-Level Humanities/Social Sciences 3
MA Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Total Credits 46
PS Physical Science (lab must be included) . 6
*Students with a CGPA of 2.5 or higher may enroll in the
cooperative education or internship experience at the
UNIV 101 College Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
equivalent of two or more credits be taken during or after the
Total Credits 39 sophmore year. Student must see advisor prior to enrollment.
Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of
Computer Science, Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical Cyber Security Track Courses
Science may be chosen from those listed below, assuming
prerequisite requirements are met. Courses from other Course Title Credits
institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories CEC 460 Telecommunications Systems . . . . . . . . . . 3
and are at the level specified in the Homeland Security vertical CS 225 Computer Science II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
outline. CS 303 Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -OR-
EGR 115 or equivalent IT 320 Network Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 MA 243 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III . . . . . 4
MA 241, 242 or equivalent MA 412 Probability and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Physical and Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 -OR-

PS 150, PS 160 or equivalent WX 422 Statistical Applications for
Meteorological Data Analysis . . . . . . . . . . 3
Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 PS 250 Physics III for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSY 101 and one additional SS course PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers . . . . . . . 1
SE 420 Software Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Homeland Security Core Courses Total Credits 28
CE 396 Cooperative Education* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Program Support
HS 210 Fundamentals of Transportation Security 3 Course Title Credits
HS 215 Introduction to Industrial Security . . . . . . 3 SF 201 Introduction to Health, Occupational, &
HS 230 Terrorism: Origins, Ideologies, Transportation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HS 280 Business Skills for the Homeland -OR-
Security Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SF 210 Introduction to Aerospace Safety . . . . . . . 3
WX 210 Introduction to Geographic
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Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Junior Year

WX 310 Advanced Geographic Information Course Title Credits
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CE 396 Internship/Co-Op in Homeland
Total Credits 9 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM Communication Theory and Skills . . . . . . 3
*Electives to be guided by advisor. CS 303 Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Degree Credits 122 -OR-
IT 320 Network Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HS 310 Fundamentals of Emergency
Suggested Program of Study Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HS 315 Critical Infrastructure and
Freshman Year Risk Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HS 320 Homeland Security Law and Policy . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits HS 360 Strategic Planning & Decision Making
COM Communication, Theory, and Skills . . . . . 3 in Homeland Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EGR 115 Introduction to Computing for HS 410 Exercise Design and Evaluation in
Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Homeland Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HS 110 Introduction to Homeland Security . . . . . 3 SE 300 Network Engineering Practices . . . . . . . . . 4
HU Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WX 210 Introduction to Geographic
MA 241 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I . . . . . 4 Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 242 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II . . . . 4
PS 150 Physics for Engineers I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 31
PS 160 Physics for Engineers II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Senior Year
UNIV 101 College Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Course Title Credits
CEC 460 Telecommunications Systems . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 30 COM Communication, Theory, and Skills . . . . . 3
Sophomore Year HS 385 Homeland Security Technology
& Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits HS 405 Emergent Topics in Homeland Security . . 3
CS 225 Computer Science II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 HS 480 Environmental Security
HS 210 Fundamentals of Transportation -OR-
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WX 480 Environmental Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HS 215 Introduction to Industrial Security . . . . . . 3 HS 490 Practicum in Homeland Security . . . . . . . 3
HS 280 Business Skills for the Homeland HU/SS Upper-Level Humanities/
Security Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HS 325 Terrorism: Origins, Ideologies, SE 420 Software Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WX 310 Advanced Geographic Information
HS 350 Intelligence Systems & Structures in Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Homeland Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 412 Probability and Statistics
MA 243 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III . . . 4 -OR-
PS 250 Physics III for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WX 422 Statistical Applications for
PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers . . . . . . . 1 Meteorological Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 201 Introduction to Health, Occupational, Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
& Transportation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 30
-OR-
SF 210 Introduction to Aerospace Safety . . . . . . . 3 Total Degree Credits 122
Total Credits 31
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Safety Science
Bachelor of Science
The Applied Aviation Sciences Department available as open electives. There are numer-
offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Safety ous minor fields of study for the student to
Science that is based on the needs of the mar- choose from in order to meet specific desires.
ketplace. It combines a solid core designed Students enrolled in the Air Force, Army,
to meet the Aviation Accreditation Board or Naval ROTC programs may substitute AF,
International (AABI) standards and the MY, or NSC courses for open elective courses.
University’s General Education requirements. Hours
With a complete offering of Safety Science General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
courses through two areas of concentration Safety Science Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
(AOCs), students can prepare to work in the (Air Transportation/Occupational) . . . . . 24/24
aerospace industry as well as in non-aero- Open Electives
space industries. (Air Transportation/Occupational) . . . . . 14/14
The Safety Science degree is designed Total Degree Credits 120
for students interested in obtaining a strong
safety foundation. The goal of the degree is to General Education
produce graduates who are skilled in provid-
ing safety expertise in a variety of aviation,
COM Communications Skills
aerospace, and other occupational settings. (COM 122, 219, 221) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
This program will produce safety profes- CS Computer Science Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
sionals who are skilled in providing safety EC 200 An Economic Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU Humanities (HU 140-146) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
management expertise and who can provide HU/SS Upper-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
technical guidance in compliance issues MA Math Sequence (MA 111, 112) . . . . . . . . . . 6
involving FAA, EPA, OSHA, DOT, and state PS Physics Sequence (PS 103/PS 104)
(one laboratory required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
health, hygiene, and workplace standards. PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 36
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree in Safety Safety Science Core
Science requires successful completion of a Course Title Credits
minimum of 120 credit hours and is normally AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science . . . . . . 3
completed in eight semesters. AT 200 Air Traffic Management I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Students are required to complete 36 BA 201 Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
hours of General Education courses as well as HF 300 Human Factors I: Principles and . . . . . . .
Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
46 hours of a Safety Science core curriculum. MA 222 Business Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Transportation AOC and Occupational PS 101 Basic Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety AOC each require 24 hours of AOC- SF 201 Introduction to Health, Occupational,
related safety courses with the final 14 hours SF 315 Environmental Compliance and Safety . . 3
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SF 345 Safety Program Management . . . . . . . . . . 3 PS 103 Technical Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SF 355 Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology . . . . . 3 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 365 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SF 201 Introduction to Health, Occupational,
SF 410 Design of Engineering Hazard Controls . 3 and Transportation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 445 System Safety in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 31
UNIV 101 College Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SOPHOMORE YEAR
WX 201 Survey of Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
Total Credits 46 AT 300 Air Traffic Management I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Transportation Safety (Air) COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Area of Concentration EC 200 An Economic Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HF 300 Human Factor I: Principles and
Course Title Credits Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 309 Aerodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 222 Business Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 310 Aircraft Performance -OR- PS 104 Technical Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 356 Aircraft Systems and Components . . . . . . 3 SF 315 Environmental Compliance and Safety . . 3
SF 320 Human Factors in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WX 201 Survey of Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 330 Aircraft Accident Investigation . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 30
SF 335 Mechanical and Structural Factors
in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 JUNIOR YEAR
SF 350 Air Crash and Emergency Management . 3 Course Title Credits
SF 375 Propulsion Plant Investigation . . . . . . . . . 3 AS 309 Aerodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 435 Aircraft Crash Survival Analysis AS 356 Aircraft Systems and Components . . . . . . 3
and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SF 320 Human Factors in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SF 330 Aircraft Accident Investigation . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 38 SF 345 Safety Program Management . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 355 Industry Hygiene and Toxicology . . . . . . . 3
Total Degree Credits 120 SF 365 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Total Credits 30
Suggested Program of Study
SENIOR YEAR
Students should be aware that several courses Course Title Credits
in each academic year may have prerequisites AS 310 Aircraft Performance
and/or corequisites. Please check the course -OR-
descriptions at the back of this catalog before SF 350 Aircraft Crash and Emergency
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
registering for classes to ensure requisite HU/SS Upper-Level Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
sequencing. SF 335 Mechanical and Structural Factors
in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FRESHMAN YEAR SF 375 Propulsion Plant Investigation . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits SF 410 Design of Engineering Hazard Controls . 3
AAS 101 Applied Aviation Sciences College SF 435 Aircraft Crash Survival Analysis
Success Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science . . . . . . 3 SF 445 System Safety in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 122 English Composition and Literature . . . . 3 SF 462 Health, Safety, and Aviation Law . . . . . . . 3
CS 120 Introduction to Computing in Aviation . . 3 Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HU 14X Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 29
MA 111 College Math for Aviation I . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 112 College Math for Aviation II . . . . . . . . . . . 3 *The recommended elective is HU 330 Values and Ethics.
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Occupational Safety SOPHOMORE YEAR

Area of Concentration AT 300 Air Traffic Management I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits BA 201 Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 420 Management of Production and
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EC 200 An Economic Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 107 Elements of Biological Science . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 222 Business Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 311 Industrial Security
PS 104 Technical Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR- PS 107 Elements of Biological Science . . . . . . . . . . 3
HS 302 Fundamentals of Occupational Security . 3 SF 315 Environmental Compliance and Safety . . 3
SF 316 Workers’ Compensation and Risk WX 201 Survey of Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 380 Internship I Total Credits 30
-OR- JUNIOR YEAR
SF 350 Aircraft Crash and Emergency Course Title Credits
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 405 Applications in Industrial Hygiene . . . . . 3 HF 300 Human Factors I: Principles and . . . . . . .
SF 440 Design of Engineering Hazard Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Conrols II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HS 302 Fundamentals of Occupational Security . 3
SF 450 Internship II SF 316 Workers’ Compensation, Insurance, and
Risk Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR- SF 345 Safety Program Management . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 330 Aircraft Accident Investigation . . . . . . . . . 3 SF 355 Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology . . . . . 3
Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SF 365 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 38 SF 380 Internship I
-OR-
Total Degree Credits 120 SF 350 Aircraft Crash and Emergency
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Suggested Program of Study Total Credits 30
Students should be aware that several courses SENIOR YEAR
in each academic year may have prerequisites Course Title Credits
and/or corequisites. Please check the course BA 420 Management of Production and
descriptions at the back of this catalog before Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
registering for classes to ensure requisite HU/SS Upper-Level Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 405 Applications in Industrial Hygiene . . . . . 3
sequencing. SF 410 Design and Engineering Hazard
FRESHMAN YEAR Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 440 Design and Engineering Hazard
Course Title Credits Controls II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AAS 101 Applied Aviation Sciences College SF 445 System Safety in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Success Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SF 450 Internship II -OR-
AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science . . . . . . 3 SF 330 Aircraft Accident Investigation . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 122 English Composition and Literature* . . . . 3 SF 462 Health, Safety, and Aviation Law . . . . . . . 3
CS 120 Introduction to Computing in Aviation . . 3 Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HU 14X Lower-Level Humanities* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 111 College Math for Aviation I . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 29
MA 112 College Math for Aviation II . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ** The recommended elective is HU 330 Values and Ethics.
Total Credits 31
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College of Business
Dr. Daniel Petree, Dean
Our aim is to provide a world-class busi- Business Administration combines a rig-

ness and management education in an orous business/management core with
aviation/aerospace context. That means depth of focus through the two majors in
we have assembled a community of fac- Management and Air Transportation. This
ulty scholars with global reputations and degree program offers graduates the spe-
reach. That means we have designed cur- cialized knowledge desired in the aviation
ricula at the graduate and undergraduate industry along with the management and
levels that set the standard in aviation/ business general knowledge valuable to
aerospace management education. That employers in any industry.
means our faculty and students have the The Master in Business Administration
opportunity to focus on cutting-edge solu- is intended to give individuals who
tions to real-world problems and oppor- already hold undergraduate degrees,
tunities found in aviation, aerospace, and often in technical areas like engineering,
transportation-related industries and orga- the tools necessary to become a credible
nizations. Our dedication to excellence is professional manager in aviation, aero-
manifested by our accreditation by ACBPS space, or related industries. The residential
(the Association of Collegiate Business MBA program of study combines com-
Programs and Schools) for all our degree mon general management courses with
programs. specializations in Airline Management,
The College consists of two depart- Airport Management, Aviation Human
ments: the Department of Management, Resources, Aviation Systems Management,
Marketing, and Operations and the and Finance. The MBA program with spe-
Department of Economics, Finance, and cializations in Aviation Management is
Information Systems. Both departments offered in a technology-mediated online
are responsible for designing and deliv- format for those students unable to attend
ering our undergraduate and gradu- classes on the Daytona Beach campus.
ate degrees. The Bachelor of Science in
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Business Administration
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science degree in Business General Education Requirements
Administration requires successful comple-
tion of a minimum of 120 credit hours and For a full description of Embry-Riddle
is normally completed in eight semesters. Aeronautical University’s General Education
Designed for students interested in obtain- guidelines, please see the Academic Programs
ing a strong business foundation with section of this catalog. These minimum
emphasis on specific aviation applications, requirements are applicable to all degree pro-
the degree lets the student select a major in grams.
Management or Air Transportation. Students Course Credits
General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
should declare their major at the beginning Program Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
of their sophomore year. Students who wish Business Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
to both Business majors must take all courses Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
as required in the Air Transportation major
as well as the Management major. In addi- Total Degree Credits 120
tionthey must take 9 credit hours of speci-
fied electives which are any 300-400 BA/EC General Education*
course not required in the Buisness core or
either major, COM 415, or HF 300. Students Communication Theory and Skills . . . . . . . 9
COM 122, 219, 222, -OR- 221
who participate in the Cooperative Education
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
program may substitute up to 6 credit hours, MA 111 -OR- MA 120, MA 112 -OR- MA 220
if approved, toward the specified courses
Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
required in their major. BA 120
This program is accredited by the Physical and Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Association of Collegiate Business Schools (One course must include a laboratory.)
PS 101-109, PS 142, PS 302, PS 308, PS 309
and Programs (ACBSP).
Students enrolled in the Air Force, Army, Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lower-Level
or Naval ROTC programs may substitute HU 140 Series
AF, MY, or NSC courses for the open elective Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
courses. Lower-Level
Students should be aware that several EC 210, EC 211
courses in each academic year may require Humanities/Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
prerequisite subject knowledge and/or class Upper-Level
HU 300-400 Level, HF 300, PSY 350, SS 302-360
standing. Check the course descriptions at
the back of this catalog before registering for Total Credits 36
classes to ensure appropriate placement.
Embry-Riddle courses in the general education
categories of Communication Theory and Skills,
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Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical and Life Total Credits 21

Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences may be
chosen from those listed below, assuming prerequisite Courses Available as Management Electives:
requirements are met and with the permission of the BA 310 Airport Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
advisor. Courses from other institutions are acceptable BA 315 Airline Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
if they fall into these broad categories and are at BA 318 Entrepreneurial Small Business . . . . . . . . . 3
the level specified above in the Aviation Business BA 322 Aviation Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Administration vertical outline. Other courses may also BA 324 Aviation Labor Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
be used with the permission of a department chair. BA 326 Marketing Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 327 Airline-Airport Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 330 Professional Selling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Program Support BA 334 Investment Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 336 Electronic Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits BA 340 International Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science . . . . . . 3 BA 345 Business Law II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 221 Advanced Computer Based Systems . . . . 3 BA 405 General Aviation Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 222 Business Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 410 Management of Air Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 320 Decision Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 411 Logistics Management for
Total Credits 12 Aviation/Aerospace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 412 Airport Planning and Design . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 418 Airport Administration and Finance . . . . 3
Business Core BA 419 Aviation Maintenance Management . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits Programs in Aviation/Aerospace . . . . . . . 3
BA 201 Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 424 Project Management in Aviation
BA 210 Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 220 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 425 Trends and Current Problems in Air
BA 225 Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 312 Managerial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 426 International Aviation Management . . . . . 3
BA 317 Organizational Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 430 International Trade and Regulations . . . . 3
BA 320 Business Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 450 Airline/Airport Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 325 Social Responsibility and Ethics . . . . . . . . 3 EC 420 Economics of Air Transportation . . . . . . . . 3
BA 332 Corporate Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA/EC 300/400 Level Experimental Courses . . . . 3
BA 335 International Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 COM 415 Non-Verbal Communications . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 420 Management of Production HF 300 Human Factors I: Principles and
and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 436 Strategic Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 36 Air Transportation Major
Management Major BA 215 Transportation Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits BA 310 Airport Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 315 Airline Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 314 Human Resource Management . . . . . . . . . 3
EC 420 Economics of Air Transportation . . . . . . . . 3
BA 334 Investment Analysis
BA 426 International Aviation Management . . . . . 3
-OR- BA Specified Electives (from list below) . . . . . 6
BA 326 Marketing Management Total Credits 21
-OR-
BA 327 Airline-Airport Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Courses Available as Air Transportation Electives:
BA 427 Management of the Multicultural BA 314 Human Resource Management . . . . . . . . . 3
Workforce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 318 Entrepreneurial Small Business . . . . . . . . . 3
EC 315 Managerial Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 322 Aviation Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specified Electives (from list below) . . . . . 9 BA 324 Aviation Labor Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 326 Marketing Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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BA 327 Airline-Airport Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 222 Business Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

BA 330 Professional Selling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 320 Decision Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 334 Investment Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 336 Electronic Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Management Major:
BA 340 International Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 225 Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 345 Business Law II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 405 General Aviation Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Air Transportation Major:
BA 410 Management of Air Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 215 Transportation Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 411 Logistics Management for Total Credits 30
Aviation/Aerospace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 412 Airport Planning and Design . . . . . . . . . . . 3 JUNIOR YEAR
BA 418 Airport Administration and Finance . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
BA 419 Aviation Maintenance Management . . . . . 3 Upper-Level Humanities
Programs in Aviation/Aerospace . . . . . . . 3 -OR-
BA 424 Project Management in Aviation Social Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Physical Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 425 Trends and Current Problems in Air BA 312 Managerial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 317 Organizational Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 427 Management of the Multicultural BA 332 Corporate Finance I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Workplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 430 International Trade and Regulations . . . . 3 Management Major:
BA 450 Airline/Airport Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 314 Human Resource Management . . . . . . . . . 3
EC 315 Managerial Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 427 Management of the
BA/EC 300/400 Level Experimental Courses . . . . 3 Multicultural Workforce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EC 315 Managerial Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Open Electives: BA 326 Marketing Management
Students select a minor or complete open electives of
their choice. -OR-
BA 327 Airline-Airport Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 15
-OR-
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 120 BA 334 Investment Analysis
Air Transportation Major:
Suggested Program of Study BA 225 Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 310 Airport Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 315 Airline Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FRESHMAN YEAR EC 420 Economics of Air Transportation . . . . . . . . 3
AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science . . . . . . 3
Communication Theory and Skills . . . . . . 3 SENIOR YEAR
Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
BA 120 Introduction to Computer-Based BA 325 Social Responsibility and Ethics . . . . . . . . 3
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 335 International Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BA 420 Production and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 201 Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 436 Strategic Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 221 Advanced Computer-Based Systems . . . . 3 Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
EC 210 Microeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EC 211 Macroeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Management Major:
Specified Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Total Credits 30
Air Transportation Major:
SOPHOMORE YEAR BA 426 International Aviation Management . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits Specified Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Communication Theory and Skills . . . . . . 6 Total Credits 30
Physical and Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 210 Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS 120
BA 220 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 * See general education in the introduction
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Introduction is oriented toward the needs of the strategic

decision-maker in the management hierarchy.
The Master of Business Administration Versatility and analytical resourcefulness
degree program is designed to emphasize the are two of the key aims of the MBA. For stu-
application of modern management concepts, dents wishing to study a wide range of avia-
methods, and tools to the challenges of aviation subject matter, the MBA allows flexibility
tion and general business. The special intri- in elective choices across a range of aviation
cacies of aviation are woven into a strong, fields and business subject matter. For those
traditional business foundation and exam- wishing to specialize in a unique area of avia-
ined in greater detail through a wide variety tion or aerospace, part of the program can
of specified electives. By combining these be individually molded to satisfy personal
focused electives into a distinct set, students interests. Residential students may select
may select a unique area of specialization in from specializations in Airport Management,
the MBA program. Airline Management, Aviation Human
The demand for professional managers Resources, Aviation System Management,
continues to grow in response to the increas- and Finance. New students enrolled in the
ing need to improve the efficient and effec- online education option via a technology-
tive use of scarce resources, of operating in mediated format are enrolled in the MBA
an atmosphere of heightened national and with specialization in Aviation Management.
international competition, of accommodat- Students are allowed to select only one spe-
ing the expansion of emerging nations, and cialization, and not all specializations are
of responding to the call to preserve our offered at all campus locations or through
fragile environment. The MBA curriculum every mode of delivery.
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Degree Requirements Master of Business Administration

Specialization in Airport Management
Master of Business Administration
Aviation Business Core
Aviation Business Core Course Title Credits
Course Title Credits BA 511 Operations Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 511 Operations Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 514 Strategic Marketing Management
BA 514 Strategic Marketing Management in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 517 Accounting for Decision Making . . . . . . . 3
BA 517 Accounting for Decision Making . . . . . . . 3 BA 518 Managerial Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 518 Managerial Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 520 Organizational Behavior, Theory, and
BA 520 Organizational Behavior, Theory, and Applications in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applications in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 523 Advanced Aviation Economics . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 523 Advanced Aviation Economics . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 635 Business Policy and Decision Making . . . 3
BA 635 Business Policy and Decision Making . . . 3 Core Credits Required 21
Total Core Hours 21 Specialization Required Courses
Specified Electives Students must complete these six hours.
Students must complete a combination of 12 hours from BA 645 Airport Operations and Management . . . 3
the courses listed below: BA 651 Strategic Airport Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits Electives
BA 590 Graduate Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Students must complete a combination of six hours from
BA 603 Aerospace Production and the courses listed below.
Operations Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 604 International Management Course Title Credits
and Aviation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 590 Graduate Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
BA 607 Human Resource Development . . . . . . . . 3 BA 603 Aerospace Production and
BA 609 Airline Operations and Management . . . . 3 Operations Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 610 Airline Optimization and BA 604 International Management and
Simulation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Aviation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 615 Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 607 Human Resource Development . . . . . . . . 3
BA 618 Advanced Corporate Finance . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 609 Airline Operations and Management . . . . 3
BA 620 Organizational Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 610 Airline Optimization and Simulation
BA 625 Airline Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 630 Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis . . 3 BA 615 Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 632 Seminar in Aviation Labor Relations . . . . 3 BA 618 Advanced Corporate Finance . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 645 Airport Operations and Management . . . 3 BA 620 Organizational Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 646 Air-Cargo Logistics Management . . . . . . . 3 BA 625 Airline Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 650 Airline/Airport Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 630 Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis . . 3
BA 651 Strategic Airport Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 646 Air Cargo and Logistics Management . . . 3
BA 655 Aviation Law and Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 650 Airline/Airport Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 696 Internship** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 BA 655 Aviation Law and Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 699 Special Topics in Business BA 696 Internship** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 BA 699 Special Topics in Business
BA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
BA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Total Credits Required 33 MSA 508 Advanced Airport Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
** Students may petition for an internship credit with prior MSA 613 Airport Operations Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
approval of the Associate Dean or graduate program Total Credits Required 33
coordinator as appropriate.
** Students may petition for an internship credit with prior
approval of the Associate Dean or graduate program
coordinator as appropriate.
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Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration

Specialization in Airline Management Specialization in Aviation Human
Aviation Business Core Resources
Course Title Credits Aviation Business Core
BA 511 Operations Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
BA 514 Strategic Marketing Management BA 511 Operations Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 514 Strategic Marketing Management
BA 517 Accounting for Decision Making . . . . . . . 3 in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 518 Managerial Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 517 Accounting for Decision Making . . . . . . . 3
BA 520 Organizational Behavior, Theory, and BA 518 Managerial Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applications in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 520 Organizational Behavior, Theory, and
BA 523 Advanced Aviation Economics . . . . . . . . . 3 Applications in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 635 Business Policy and Decision Making . . . 3 BA 523 Advanced Aviation Economics . . . . . . . . . 3
Core Credits Required 21 BA 635 Business Policy and Decision Making . . . 3
Specialization Required Courses Core Credits Required 21
Students must complete these six hours. Specialization Required Courses
Course Title Credits Students must complete these six hours.
BA 609 Airline Operations and Management . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
BA 650 Airline/Airport Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 607 Human Resources Development . . . . . . . . 3
Electives BA 632 Seminar in Aviation Labor Relations . . . . 3
Students must complete a combination of six hours from Electives
the courses listed below. Students must complete a combination of six hours from
Course Title Credits the courses listed below.
BA 590 Graduate Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Course Title Credits
BA 603 Aerospace Production and Operations BA 590 Graduate Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 603 Aerospace Production and Operations
BA 604 International Management and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Aviation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 604 International Management and
BA 607 Human Resource Development . . . . . . . . 3 Aviation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 610 Airline Optimization and Simulation BA 609 Airline Operations and Management . . . . 3
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 615 Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 615 Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 618 Advanced Corporate Finance . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 618 Advanced Corporate Finance . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 625 Airline Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 620 Organizational Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 630 Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis . . 3
BA 625 Airline Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 645 Airport Operations and Management . . . 3
BA 630 Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis . . 3 BA 655 Aviation Law and Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 632 Seminar in Aviation Labor Relations . . . . 3 BA 696 Internship** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
BA 645 Airport Operations and Management . . . 3 BA 699 Special Topics in Business
BA 646 Air Cargo and Logistics Management . . . 3 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
BA 655 Aviation Law and Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BA 696 Internship** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 MSA 516 Applications in Crew Resource
BA 699 Special Topics in Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 MSA 604 Human Factors in Aviation/Aerospace
BA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits Required 33 Total Credits Required 33
** Students may petition for an internship credit with prior ** Students may petition for an internship credit with prior
approval of the Associate Dean or graduate program approval of the Associate Dean or graduate program
coordinator as appropriate. coordinator as appropriate.
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Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration

Specialization in Aviation System Specialization in Finance
Management Aviation Business Core
Aviation Business Core Course Title Credits
Course Title Credits BA 511 Operations Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 511 Operations Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 514 Strategic Marketing Management
BA 514 Strategic Marketing Management in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 517 Accounting for Decision Making . . . . . . . 3
BA 517 Accounting for Decision Making . . . . . . . 3 BA 518 Managerial Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 518 Managerial Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 520 Organizational Behavior, Theory, and
BA 520 Organizational Behavior, Theory, and Applications in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applications in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 523 Advanced Aviation Economics . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 523 Advanced Aviation Economics . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 635 Business Policy and Decision Making . . . 3
BA 635 Business Policy and Decision Making . . . 3 Core Credits Required 21
Core Credits Required 21 Specialization Required Courses
Specialization Required Courses Students must complete these six hours.
Students must complete these six hours. Course Title Credits
Course Title Credits BA 615 Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 610 Airline Optimization and Simulation BA 618 Advanced Corporate Finance . . . . . . . . . . 3
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Electives
BA 630 Airline/Aerospace Systems Analysis . . . . 3
Students must complete a combination of six hours from
Electives the courses listed below.
Students must complete a combination of six hours from Course Title Credits
the courses listed below. BA 590 Graduate Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
BA 590 Graduate Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 BA 603 Aerospace Production and
Course Title Credits Operations Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 603 Aerospace Production and Operations BA 604 International Management and
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Aviation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 604 International Management and BA 607 Human Resource Development . . . . . . . . 3
Aviation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 609 Airline Operations and Management . . . . 3
BA 607 Human Resource Development . . . . . . . . 3 BA 610 Airline Optimization and Simulation
BA 609 Airline Operations and Management . . . . 3 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 615 Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 620 Organizational Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 618 Advanced Corporate Finance . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 625 Airline Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 645 Airport Operations and Management . . . 3 BA 630 Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis . . 3
BA 655 Aviation Law and Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 632 Seminar in Aviation Labor Relations . . . . 3
BA 696 Internship** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 BA 645 Airport Operations and Management . . . 3
BA 699 Special Topics in Business BA 646 Air Cargo & Logistics Management . . . . . 3
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 BA 650 Airline/Airport Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BA 651 Strategic Airport Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 603 Aircraft and Spacecraft Development . . . 3 BA 655 Aviation Law and Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MSA 609 Aircraft Maintenance Management . . . . . 3 BA 696 Internship** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
MSA 641 Production and Procurement BA 699 Special Topics in Business
Management in Aviation/Aerospace Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Total Credits Required 33 Total Credits Required 33
** Students may petition for an internship credit with prior ** Students may petition for an internship credit with
approval of the Associate Dean or graduate program prior approval of the Associate Dean or graduate program
coordinator as appropriate. coordinator as appropriate.
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Specialization in Aviation Management*
Aviation Business Core
BA 514 Strategic Marketing Management
in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 517 Accounting for Decision Making . . . . . . . 3
BA 518 Managerial Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 520 Organizational Behavior, Theory, and
Applications in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 523 Advanced Aviation Economics . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 635 Business Policy and Decision Making . . . 3
Core Credits Required 21
Specialization Aviation Management Courses
BA 604 International Management
and Aviation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 609 Airline Operations and Management . . . . 3
BA 645 Airport Operations and Management . . . 3
BA 646 Air Cargo & Logistics Management . . . . . 3
* This specialization is only for students enrolled in the
technology-mediated delivery format. All classes are located
within the Embry-Riddle electronic portal and do not meet on
the residential campus.
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Accelerated MBA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Introduction the Master of Business Administration

graduate transition classes is allowed.
The accelerated program allows the excep-
Students who participate in the Cooperative
tional student to complete both the Bachelor
Education program during their undergradu-
of Science degree in Business Administration
ate studies may substitute up to 6 credit
(BSBA) and Master of Business
hours, if approved, toward specified elective
Administration (MBA) degrees. Students in
courses in a major.
this program may still declare a major area of
This program is accredited by the Association
study for the BSBA and specialization for the
of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
MBA. The objective of this five-year degree
(ACBSP).
track is to provide the opportunity for stu-
Students enrolled in the Air Force (AF),
dents to build a well-rounded undergraduate
Army (MY), or Naval (NSC) ROTC programs
business education and then further prepare
may substitute AF, MY, or NSC courses for
themselves as professional managers in the
the open elective courses.
aviation/aerospace industry.
Students should be aware that several
courses in each academic year may require
Admission Requirements prerequisite subject knowledge and/or class
Students interested in pursuing one of these standing. Check the course descriptions at
five-year programs must: the back of this catalog before registering for
• Maintain at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA classes to ensure appropriate placement.
throughout the undergraduate BSBA
course of study. General Education Requirements
• Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA For a full description of Embry-Riddle’s
throughout the graduate MBA course of General Education guidelines, please see the
study. Academic Programs section of this catalog.
• Take the Graduate Management These minimum requirements are applicable
Admission Test (GMAT) during their to all degree programs.
junior year, earning a score at least at the Course Credits
General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
50th percentile, and apply for admission Program Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
to the program through the Office of Business Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Graduate Admissions. Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
• Complete a minimum of 100 credit Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
hours, including the required Business MBA Transition Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Graduate BA courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Administration undergraduate core and
major classes, before enrollment in TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 144
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General Education* BA 420 Management of Production

and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 436 Strategic Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Communication Theory and Skills . . . . . . . 9
COM 122, 219, 222, -OR- 221 Total Credits 36
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MA 111 -OR- MA 120, MA 112 -OR- MA 220 Bachelor of Science in Business
Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Administration Major Option
BA 120 -OR- CS 120
Required Major Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Physical and Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
(One course must include a laboratory.)
PS 101-109, PS 142, PS 302, PS 308, PS 309 MBA Transition Courses
Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Courses Available as MBA Transition
Lower-Level Courses:
HU 140 Series Course Title Credits
Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BA 511 Operations Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lower-Level BA 514 Strategic Marketing Management in
EC 210, EC 211 Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Humanities/Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Applications in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Upper-Level
HU 300-400 Level, HF 300, PSY 350, SS 302-360 Total Credits 9
TOTAL CREDITS 36 GRADUATE LEVEL STUDIES
*Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of MBA Business Core* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Communication Theory and Skills, Mathematics, Computer *The remaining 4 classes beyond the MBA Transition courses.
Science, Physical and Life Sciences, Humanities, and Social
Sciences may be chosen from those listed below, assuming Course Title Credits
prerequisite requirements are met and with the permission BA 517 Accounting for Decision Making . . . . . . . 3
of the advisor. Courses from other institutions are acceptable BA 518 Managerial Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level BA 523 Advanced Aviation Economics . . . . . . . . . 3
specified above in the Aviation Business Administration BA 635 Business Policy and Decision Making . . . 3
vertical outline. Other courses may also be used with the
permission of a department chair.
Total Core Hours 12
Program Support MBA Specified Electives
Course Title Credits Students must complete a combination of 12 hours from
the courses listed below:
BA 221 Advanced Computer Based Systems . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
MA 222 Business Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 590 Graduate Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
MA 320 Decision Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 603 Aerospace Production and
Total Credits 12 Operations Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 604 International Management
Business Core and Aviation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits BA 607 Human Resource Development . . . . . . . . 3
BA 201 Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 609 Airline Operations and Management . . . . 3
BA 210 Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 610 Airline Optimization and
BA 220 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Simulation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 225 Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 615 Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 312 Managerial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 618 Advanced Corporate Finance . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 317 Organizational Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 620 Organizational Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 320 Business Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 625 Airline Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 325 Social Responsibility and Ethics . . . . . . . . 3 BA 630 Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis . . 3
BA 332 Corporate Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 632 Seminar in Aviation Labor Relations . . . . 3
BA 335 International Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 645 Airport Operations and Management . . . 3
BA 646 Air-Cargo Logistics Management . . . . . . . 3
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BA 650 Airline/Airport Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits

BA 651 Strategic Airport Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Upper-Level Humanities -OR-
BA 655 Aviation Law and Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Social Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 696 Internship** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Physical Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 699 Special Topics in Business BA 312 Managerial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 BA 332 Corporate Finance I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 700 Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BA 325 Social Responsibility and Ethics . . . . . . . . 3
Total MBA Specified Elective Credits 12 BSBA Major Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
** Students may petition for an internship credit with prior Total Credits 30
approval of the Associate Dean or graduate program
coordinator as appropriate. SENIOR YEAR
TOTAL MBA DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 24 Course Title Credits
BA 335 International Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 420 Production and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
If a student chooses to leave the Daytona BA 436 Strategic Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Beach Campus before the MBA course of BSBA Major Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
study is complete, the student may transfer to
the technology-mediated MBA with a special- MBA Transition Courses
ization in Aviation Management to complete Course Title Credits
the required BA graduate courses. BA 511 Operations Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 514 Strategic Marketing Management in
Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Suggested Program of Study BA 520 Organizational Behavior, Theory, and
FRESHMAN YEAR Total Credits 30
AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science . . . . . . 3 The BSBA undergraduate degree is awarded
Communication Theory and Skills . . . . . . 3
Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 once 120 hours and the MBA transition
BA 120 Introduction to Computer-Based classes are successfully completed.
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Year FIVE
BA 201 Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MBA Business Core** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
BA 221 Advanced Computer-Based Systems . . . . 3 MBA Specified Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
EC 210 Microeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Graduate Credits 24
EC 211 Macroeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 144
Total Credits 30
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Communication Theory and Skills . . . . . . 6
Physical and Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 210 Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 220 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 320 Decision Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 225 Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 317 Organizational Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 30
JUNIOR YEAR
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Master of Business Administration Five-Year Programs

Bachelor of Science in Interdiscipinary Studies/Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Communication/Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Human Factors/Master of Business Administration
Introduction ate degree program sections for the rec-

ommended course of study and program
The five-year program options allow excep- requirements.
tional students to complete a baccalaure-
ate degree (B.S.) in either Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary Studies/MBA
Studies, Communication, or Human Factors,
and a Master of Business Administration
(MBA). The objective of these five-year The Business Administration minor must
degrees is to provide the opportunity for stu- be selected as one of the three minor fields
dents to build a well-rounded undergraduate of study to prepare the student for this
education and then further prepare them- degree option. Entry in this program will
selves as professional managers in the avia- be approved by the College of Business late
tion/aerospace industry. in the student’s junior year after the GMAT
and other required admission processes are
Admission Requirements complete. The undergraduate course options
shown below are the recommended classes
Students interested in pursuing one of these for students to prepare for this degree option.
five-year programs must: Not following the suggested course of study
• Maintain at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA will require the student to take additional
throughout the undergraduate course of courses to prepare for the MBA.
study.
Inerdisciplinary Studies/MBA
• Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
throughout the graduate course of study. Mathematics
• Take the Graduate Management MA 111 College Mathematics for Aviation I . . . . . 3
Admission Test (GMAT) during their MA 222 Business Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
junior year, earning a score at least at the
Social ScienceS
50th percentile, and apply for admission
to the program through the Office of Course Title Credits
Graduate Admissions. EC 211 Macroeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
• Complete a minimum of 100 credit -OR-
hours, including the required Business EC 200 An Economic Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-And one of the following-
Administration minor courses, before SS 110 World History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
enrollment in the Business Administration SS 120 U.S. History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
graduate transition classes is allowed. SS 130 History of Aviation in America . . . . . . . . . 3
Students should review the undergradu-
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TWO MINOR COURSES OF STUDY Communication/MBA -

Credits
Minor requirements are based on the catalog of the
declaring year; must earn a 2.0 GPA or higher in each The Business Administration minor must be
minor 38-40
selected as the minor field of study to prepare
MINOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION the student for this degree option. Entry in
Course Title Credits this program will be approved by the College
BA 210 Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 of Business late in the student’s junior year
BA 220 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 221 Advanced Computer Based Systems . . . . 3 after the GMAT and other required admission
BA 332 Corporate Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 processes are complete. The undergraduate
Business Administration transition course options shown below are the recom-
Nine credits are required from the list below. mended classes for students to prepare for
this degree option. The BA transition courses
BA 511 Operations Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 listed are to be taken in place of the open
BA 514 Strategic Marketing Management in electives noted in the B.S. in Communication
Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 undergraduate degree plan. Not following
Applications in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 the suggested course of study will require the
student to take additional courses to prepare
Year Five (24 credit hours)
for the MBA.
Students must fulfill the required MBA core classes
listed below and any remaining courses from the Communication/MBA
transitional courses that have not been completed.
Course Title Credits MATHEMATICS
BA 517 Accounting for Decision Making . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
BA 518 Managerial Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 111 College Mathematics for Aviation I . . . . . 3
BA 523 Advanced Aviation Economics . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 222 Business Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specified Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SOCIAL SCIENCES
Total Degree Credits 144 Course Title Credits
** More hours may be required if the recommendations above EC 211 Macroeconomics
are not followed and due to hours required in the additional -OR-
minors selected. Lower-Level Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
If a student chooses to leave the Daytona Beach
Campus before the MBA course of study is complete, Minor in Business Administration
the student may transfer to the technology-mediated Course Title Credits
MBA with a specialization in Aviation Management to BA 210 Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
complete the required BA graduate courses. Students, BA 220 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
however, will not be recognized as having completed an BA 221 Advanced Computer Based Systems . . . . 3
undergraduate and graduate degree until all program BA 332 Corporate Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
track requirements are met.
If the student chooses to leave the program before the
completion of the MBA program and has acquired
the minimal hours required for graduation with the
BS in Aerospace Studies, any MBA transition courses
used to meet graduation requirements will be noted as
undergraduate courses for the purpose of graduation.
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OPEN ELECTIVES Human Factors/MBA

One class MUST be:
BA 201 Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Business Administration undergraduate
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TRANSITION and transition classes recommended in the
Nine credits are required from the list below:
outline below are taken in place of the open
electives within the BS in Human Factors
BA 511 Operations Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Psychology to prepare the student for this
BA 514 Strategic Marketing Management in degree option. Entry in this program will be
Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 approved by the College of Business late in
Applications in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 the student’s junior year after the GMAT and
other required admission processes are com-
YEAR FIVE (24 CREDIT HOURS)
plete. Not following the suggested course of
Students must fulfill the required MBA core classes study will require the student to take addi-
listed below and any remaining courses from the
transitional period that have not been completed: tional courses to prepare for the MBA.
Human Factors/MBA
BA 518 Managerial Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MATHEMATICS
BA 635 Business Policy and Decision Making . . . 3 Course Title Credits
Specified Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MA 111 College Mathematics for Aviation I . . . . . 3
Total Degree Credits 144**
SOCIAL SCIENCES
**There may be additional hours if the recommendations above
are not followed or if an additional minor is taken. One class must be:
If a student chooses to leave the Daytona Beach Campus before
the MBA course of study is complete, the student may transfer
to the technology-mediated MBA with a specialization in
Aviation Management to complete the required BA graduate SPECIFIED ELECTIVES (15 Credits)
courses. Students, however, will not be recognized as having
One course MUST be:
completed an undergraduate and graduate degree until all
program track requirements are met. Course Title Credits
If the student chooses to leave the program before the PSY 340 Industrial Organizational Psychology* . . 3
completion of the MBA program and has acquired Business Administration Courses
the minimal hours required for graduation with the
BS in Communication, any MBA transition courses (In place of open elective courses)
used to meet graduation requirements will be noted as Course Title Credits
undergraduate courses for the purpose of graduation. BA 210 Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 220 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 332 Corporate Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TRANSITION undergraduate and graduate degree until all program
Nine credits are required from the list below: track requirements are met.
Course Title Credits If the student chooses to leave the program before the
completion of the MBA program and has acquired the
minimal hours required for graduation with the B.S. in
BA 514 Strategic Marketing Management
Human Factors Psychology, any MBA transition courses
in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
used to meet graduation requirements will be noted as
undergraduate courses for the purpose of graduation.
YEAR FIVE (24 CREDIT HOURS)
Students must fulfill the required MBA core classes
listed below and any remaining courses from the
transitional period that have not been completed:
BA 518 Managerial Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specified Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
* PSY 340 taken in lieu of BA 201
If a student chooses to leave the Daytona Beach
Campus before the MBA course of study is complete,
the student may transfer to the technology-mediated
MBA with a specialization in Aviation Management to
complete the required BA graduate courses. Students,
however, will not be recognized as having completed an
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Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

(The Executive MBA is closed to new students.)
Introduction ship, communication, and teamwork, as well

as other mainstream executive disciplines,
The Executive MBA is a 14-month program all presented in the context of the aviation
designed to accelerate career progression and and aerospace industry. Four specific areas
to prepare promising executives to assume of focus drive the curriculum: Organizational
leadership roles in their organizations. The Evolution, Cross-Functional Competencies,
program is conducted in large part on Embry- Leadership and Entrepreneurship, and Global
Riddle’s Daytona Beach campus. The program Strategic Thinking.
includes a series of six two-week residency The Executive Project, as the program’s
sessions, held approximately every 10 weeks. capstone activity, is designed to benefit both
Between these residency sessions, participants the participant and the sponsoring organiza-
are expected to complete course-related read- tion by giving the participant the opportunity
ing, individual and group assignments, and to apply the knowledge and diagnostic com-
the comprehensive Executive Project. During petencies learned throughout the program
these interim periods, participants remain in to a specific business issue of the sponsor.
contact with professors and one another via Issues are selected by the sponsor and partici-
phone, fax, and email, and through discussion pant and are approved by the faculty project
forums and chat rooms on course Web pages. advisor in module #3. Working from the per-
Prior to each module, EMBA participants spective of a consultant, the participant thor-
receive a packet of instructional materials, oughly investigates the issue and proposes
giving them sufficient time to prepare for the specific actions, using the analysis, planning,
classes. During residency sessions, classes and management tools developed during
meet during the normal business day so that each course. Continuous guidance and feed-
evenings can be devoted to individual study back are provided by the faculty advisor and
and group projects. sponsor during the project. The completed
The curriculum of the EMBA embodies project requires a comprehensive written
the goals of the University’s MBA in Aviation report, as well as a formal oral presentation.
by providing a solid foundation of knowledge
in such areas as strategic management, leader-
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Degree Requirements Module #4

EMBA 553 Managerial Finance II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Required Courses Credits EMBA 660 Applications of Organizational
Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Module #1 EMBA 664 Global Market Forces and Ethical
EMBA 540 Organizational Communication and Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Module #5
EMBA 544 Quantitative Analysis for
Management Decision Making I . . . . . . . . 2 EMBA 554 Leadership and Entrepreneurship . . . . . . 3
EMBA 662 Personal Communication EMBA 668 Culture and the Diverse Workforce . . . . . 3
and Teamwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EMBA 670 Technology and Innovation
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Module #2 EMBA 672 Designing the High Performance
EMBA 542 Accounting for Decision Making . . . . . . . 3 Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EMBA 545 Quantitative Analysis for Management EMBA 674 Strategic Management I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Decision Making II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 EMBA 675 Strategic Management II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
EMBA 548 Global Economic Analysis Total Credits Required 51
for Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Module #3
EMBA 546 Production/Operations
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EMBA 550 Global Marketing Management . . . . . . . . 3
EMBA 552 Managerial Finance I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
EMBA 700 Executive Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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College of Engineering
Dean: Dr. Maj Dean Mirmirani
The College of Engineering at Embry- • To support the advancement

Riddle offers Bachelor of Science degrees in of engineering by promoting
Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, interdisciplinary applied research and
Computer Engineering, Computer Science, by developing technology that serves
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical the needs of the aerospace and aviation
Engineering, and Software Engineering. industry.
Each of these degree programs gives stu-
• To serve society and the engineering
dents the opportunity to acquire a depth
profession by fostering a global
of understanding while at the same time
perspective and a culture of social
benefiting from aerospace strengths that are
responsibility and service.
unique to each curriculum.
All undergraduate engineering pro- The College of Engineering achieves its mis-
grams are accredited by the Engineering sion by emphasizing high-quality education
Accreditation Commission of the through excellence in teaching; balancing
Accreditation Board for Engineering and coursework between theory and applica-
Technology (111 Market Place, Suite 1050, tion; research; co-curricular and internship
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; Telephone: (410) opportunities; and opportunities to study
347-7700, http://www.abet.org). and conduct research abroad. Students are
Embry-Riddle’s College of Engineering continually engaged and advised to strive
is one of the most highly regarded under- for innovative, creative, and socially respon-
graduate engineering schools in the nation. sible solutions to real technological prob-
Its Aerospace Engineering program, which lems through research projects of their own
is the largest in the country, has been ranked as well as joint projects with faculty.
# 1 by U.S. News & World Report among The state-of-the-art facilities provide
those offered by primarily bachelor’s and students with valuable hands-on experi-
master’s granting institutions. ence using cutting-edge technology in
In addition to its diverse undergraduate laboratories and activities devoted to
programs, the College of Engineering offers design, composites, robotics, wind tunnel
master’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering, testing, autonomous systems, flight test-
Electrical and Computer Engineering, ing, real-time software, and other engineer-
Mechanical Engineering, and Software ing pursuits. The College invites industry
Engineering. and academic experts to present seminars
The College of Engineering has a vision and workshops on technical, business,
to be recognized internationally for excel- social, and global issues. These interactions
lence in engineering education and leader- provide a stimulating intellectual environ-
ship in aerospace and aviation research. The ment and enable students to stay abreast of
mission of the College of Engineering is: current industry conditions and advance-
ments. College of Engineering graduates are
• To educate and prepare our students
regarded as among the most knowledge-
for engineering careers and leadership
able and best-trained professionals entering
roles in aerospace, aviation, and related
today’s engineering workforce.
disciplines.
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Freshman Engineering FRESHMAN YEAR

The Freshman Engineering Program is COM 122 English Composition and Literature I . . . 3
designed to prepare students for entry into the COM 219* Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
engineering degrees offered by the College of EGR 101 Introduction to Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
EGR 115 Introduction to Computing for Engineers 3
Engineering. The first-year curriculum allows HU 14X Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
engineering students to take coursework that MA 241 Calculus I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
is common to every engineering degree in the MA 242 Calculus II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PS 150 Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
College, allowing students flexibility in choos- PS 160 Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ing engineering degrees without affecting SS Lower-Level Social Sciences Elective . . . . 3
their progress toward graduation. UNIV 101 College Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The Freshman Engineering Program is Total Credits 32
designed to introduce students to the interdis-
ciplinary aspects of engineering. Engineering, * COM 219 is required in every degree for graduation. However,
students are advised to postpone COM 219 during the first
mathematics, computing, and physics courses year in favor of one of the following courses based on the field
are integrated to prepare students to work in of interest of the student:
teams for solving aerospace-related problems
Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical
that reach across the broad areas of engineer- Engineering: EGR 120, Graphical Communications, 3 credits.
ing.
Computer Engineering or Software Engineering: CS 225,
Students entering the Freshman Computer Science II, 4 credits.
Engineering Program should have demon-
strated a competence in mathematics and Electrical Engineering: CEC 220/2, Digital Circuit Design with
lab, 4 credits.
science. They should be prepared to enter
Calculus I, having demonstrated proficiency Please refer to the specific Area of Concentration (AOC) in the
Computer Science degree for specific science requirements.
in algebra and trigonometry. If necessary, stu-
dents can prepare for entry into the Freshman
Engineering Program by taking College
Algebra (MA 140) and Trigonometry (MA 142)
before taking Calculus and Analytic Geometry
I (MA 241).
General Education Electives Humanities: Any HU course at the required

For Engineers level.
Social Sciences: Any SS, EC, or PSY course at
Embry-Riddle courses in the general educa- the required level. HF 300 is also acceptable.
tion categories of Humanities and Social Exceptions: Language courses must not be
Sciences may be chosen from those listed the student’s native language. EC 200 is not
below, assuming prerequisite and other listed acceptable together with EC 210 or EC 211
requirements are met. Courses from other or their equivalent. Registering in a Special
institutions are acceptable if they fall into Topics course must be approved by the appro-
these categories and are at the level specified priate engineering department before taking
in the particular engineering program. the course.
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Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor of Science
The Aerospace Engineering program exists in to stay abreast of industry and

partial fulfillment of the University’s purpose government aeronautical/aerospace
“to provide a comprehensive education to related activities and programs, and to
prepare graduates for productive careers and continue their professional development.
responsible citizenship with special emphasis 3. Technical communication. Throughout
on the needs of aviation, aerospace engineer- the curriculum, wherever appropriate,
ing, and related fields.” The program’s focus student teams will make professional-
is primarily on the engineering of mission- quality verbal and written presentations.
oriented vehicles for atmospheric and space 4. General education. Students will
flight. The goal of the Aerospace Engineering satisfy the University’s general
program is to produce graduates who are education requirements to broaden the
ready for constructive roles in society, who student’s education, develop effective
qualify for entry-level engineering jobs in the communication skills, and obtain
aerospace industry or aviation-related fields, awareness of social and ethical issues.
who qualify for admission to graduate pro-
5. Basic science and mathematics. Students
grams in Aerospace Engineering (or related
will demonstrate a knowledge of
engineering fields), and who are prepared to
chemistry fundamentals (including
continue learning throughout their lives.
oxidation/reduction, the essentials
In order to achieve these objectives, the
of physical chemistry, and the basics
following are the expected outcomes:
of organic compounds as related to
1. Engineering responsibilities and composite materials), basic physics
methodology. From their first semester (mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, and
onward, students will be made aware optics), and mathematics (differential and
of what engineering is and what will be integral calculus, differential equations,
expected of them as engineers, including matrix algebra, and vector calculus) to
a commitment to continuing education use as tools in support of their studies of
and to engineering ethics. This will be engineering topics and beyond.
accomplished through interdisciplinary
6. Engineering mechanics. Students
team activities and design projects,
will demonstrate a knowledge of the
workshops, and seminars, and the
fundamentals of classical engineering
consistent assignment of open-ended
mechanics (as applied to rigid, elastic,
problems throughout the curriculum.
and fluid media) to provide a foundation
2. Professional activity and development. for the professional component of the
Students will be encouraged throughout curriculum as well as to become familiar
their Embry-Riddle careers to actively with basic engineering problem-solving
participate in professional organizations, techniques, including team approaches.
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7. Aerodynamics and aeronautics. Students 12. Laboratories and data interpretation.

will demonstrate a knowledge of topics Students will demonstrate an ability
in aerodynamics, to include a majority of to perform laboratory work, including
the following: the aerospace environment; setting up and running an experiment,
applications of mass, momentum, energy, data collection, statistical processing of
and entropy principles to one- and two- data and error analysis, in materials,
dimensional flows; potential flow; viscous structures, aerodynamics, power
flow and boundary layers; aerodynamics and energy systems, electronics, and
of airfoils in incompressible and instrumentation.
compressible flows; steady-state aircraft 13. Design. Students will carry out and
performance; static stability; propeller and defend the conceptual design of an
rotary wing fundamentals; applications of aircraft or a spacecraft in an industry-
the concept of panel methods; supersonic like environment, in teams, using
flow; and aerodynamic heating. realistic constraints and considerations
8. Thermal sciences. Students will of cost, safety, manufacturability and
demonstrate knowledge of a sequence of maintainability, mission success, and the
topics in thermodynamics, heat transfer, needs of the public. Students will likewise
and propulsion so as to be able to assess also carry out the detail design of an
the operational capabilities and analyze aircraft or a spacecraft system.
the performance of air-breathing and 14. Support hardware and software. The
rocket engines. program will be supported throughout
9. Structures. Students will demonstrate by the use of modern equipment and
a knowledge of topics in aerospace the most relevant modern tools and
structures and materials, to include as techniques of engineering analysis,
a minimum the equilibrium of forces design, and production, including student
and moments in three dimensions; shear experience with industry-level solid
and bending moment diagrams; stresses modeling (CAD/CAM), finite element,
and deflections due to elastic tension, and computational fluid mechanics
compression, shear, and torsion on stable software.
cross sections; compression and shear To enter this program, students should have
buckling; composite materials; basics of demonstrated competence in mathematics,
the finite element method; and vibration, physics, and chemistry in high school.
fatigue, and fracture mechanics concepts. The Aerospace Engineering program is
10. Electronics. Students will demonstrate accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
a knowledge of topics in electric Commission of the Accreditation Board for
circuits, analog and digital electronic Engineering and Technology (111 Market
fundamentals, electromechanical devices, Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012;
and instrumentation fundamentals. Telephone: (410) 347-7700; http://www.abet.
11. Astronautics. Students will demonstrate a org).
knowledge of topics in orbital mechanics,
gyroscopic motion, and control systems
with aerospace applications.
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Degree Requirements ES 204 Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ES 206 Fluid Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace MA 243 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III . . . . . 4
Engineering program requires successful com- Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
pletion of a minimum of 129 credit hours. The PS 105 General Chemistry I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
program may be completed in eight semesters PS 250 Physics III for Engineers** . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers** . . . . . 1
assuming appropriate background and full-
Total Credits 34
time enrollment.
Junior Year (Aeronautics Option)
First-Year Requirement Course Title Credits
AE 301 Aerodynamics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A student must attain a minimum cumulative AE 302 Aerodynamics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
grade point average of 2.5 in those courses AE 313 Space Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 314 Experimental Aerodynamics I** . . . . . . . . 1
prescribed by the College of Engineering AE 315 Experimental Aerodynamics
Freshman Program (see the common Laboratory** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Freshman Year outline in the College of AE 316 Aerospace Engineering Materials . . . . . . . 3
AE 318 Aerospace Structures I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Engineering introduction) before continu- AE 413 Airplane Stability and Control . . . . . . . . . 3
ing the pursuit of an Aerospace Engineering AE 418 Aerospace Structures II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
degree. ES 305 Thermodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 335 Electrical Engineering** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
EE 336 Electrical Engineering Laboratory** . . . . . 1
Remaining on Track for AE MA 441 Mathematical Methods for
Aerospace Engineering students must com-
Total Credits 32
plete MA 241, MA 242, PS 150, PS 160, and
EGR 115 with a C or better within three Junior Year (Astronautics Option)
attempts (including audits and withdrawals) Course Title Credits
before attending any ES courses. Failure to AE 301 Aerodynamics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 302 Aerodynamics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
abide by the above requirements will prohibit AE 313 Space Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
the student from continuing in the Aerospace AE 314 Experimental Aerodynamics I** . . . . . . . . 1
Engineering program. Students should be AE 315 Experimental Aerodynamics
Laboratory** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
aware that many courses have prerequisites AE 316 Aerospace Engineering Materials . . . . . . . 3
and/or corequisites. Check the course descrip- AE 318 Aerospace Structures I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
tions at the back of this catalog before register- AE 418 Aerospace Structures II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ing for classes to ensure required sequencing. EE 335 Electrical Engineering I** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Freshman Year EE 336 Electrical Engineering Laboratory** . . . . . 1
MA 441 Mathematical Methods for
See the common Freshman Year outline in the College of
Engineering introduction. Engineering & Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Technical Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 32
Total Credits 32
Sophomore Year
COM 219 Speech -OR-
EGR 120 Graphical Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 201 Statics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 202 Solid Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Junior Year (Aerospace Propulsion Total Credits 31

Option) Senior Year (Aerospace Propulsion
Course Title Credits Option)
AE 302 Aerodynamics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
AE 313 Space Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AE 408 Turbine and Rocket Engines . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 314 Experimental Aerodynamics I** . . . . . . . . 1 AE 416 Aerospace Structures and
AE 315 Experimental Aerodynamics Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Laboratory** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 AE 417 Aerospace Structures and
AE 316 Aerospace Engineering Materials . . . . . . . 3 Instrumentation Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
AE 318 Aerospace Structures I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AE 432 Flight Dynamics and Control . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 413 Airplane Stability and Control . . . . . . . . . 3 AE 435 Air-Breathing Propulsion Preliminary
AE 418 Aerospace Structures II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ES 305 Thermodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AE 440 Air-Breathing Propulsion Component
EE 335 Electrical Engineering I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
EE 336 Electrical Engineering Laboratory . . . . . . . 1 ES 405 Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 441 Mathematical Methods for HU/SS Lower-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU/SS Upper-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Engineering & Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Approved Upper-Level Technical
Total Credits 32 Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Senior Year (Aeronautics Option) Total Credits 31
Course Title Credits Total Degree Credits 129
AE 408 Turbine and Rocket Engines . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 416 Aerospace Structures and Technical Electives:
Instrumentation** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 AE: 350, 395*, 399*, 401, 409, 411, 415, 425, 433,
AE 417 Aerospace Structures and 495*, 499*, 5XXU
Instrumentation Laboratory** . . . . . . . . . . 1 CEAE: With prior approval of the Aerospace
AE 420 Aircraft Preliminary Design . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Engineering Department
AE 421 Aircraft Detail Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CEC: 300, 315, 330, 340, 460
AE 432 Flight Dynamics and Control . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CIV: 447
ES 405 Electrical Engineering II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CS: 303, 344, 350
HU/SS Lower-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EGR: 305
HU/SS Upper-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EP: 320, 391, 394 (Astronautics option only)
Approved Upper-Level Technical ES: 315 (Astronautics option only), 395*, 399*, 403,
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 412, 495*, 499*
MA: 412, 432, 438, 442, 443, 5XXU
Total Credits 31 ME: 304/305** (was 300/L), 302, 303, 425
PS: 303, 320, 401 (Astronautics option only)
Senior Year (Astronautics Option) SE: 300
Course Title Credits SYS: 301
AE 408 Turbine and Rocket Engines . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Students may substitute upper-level AF, NSC, and MY
AE 416 Aerospace Structures and courses or aeronautical certificates for the 6 credits of
Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 technical electives.
AE 417 Aerospace Structures and
Students may take courses that are not listed above
Instrumentation Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
with prior approval of the Aerospace Engineering
AE 426 Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics
Department.
and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 427 Spacecraft Preliminary Design . . . . . . . . . . 4 * Need approval of Aerospace Engineering Department Chair
AE 434 Spacecraft Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 before enrolling.
AE 445 Spacecraft Detail Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ES 405 Electrical Engineering II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ** Lecture/Lab courses must be taken at the same time.
HU/SS Lower-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Approved Upper-Level Technical
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Accelerated Program in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor of Science/Master of Aerospace Engineering
The accelerated program allows students with Sophomore Year

strong academic backgrounds to complete Course Title Credits
both B.S. and M.A.E. degrees in Aerospace COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 219 Speech -OR-
Engineering. The goal of the program is to EGR 120 Graphical Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
produce graduates who are prepared for ES 201 Statics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
careers in the aerospace industry and in ES 202 Solid Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 204 Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
research and development. The program ES 206 Fluid Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
augments the student’s undergraduate back- MA 243 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III . . . . . 4
ground with graduate-level study and with MA 345 Differential Equations and
Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
course offerings in the areas of aerodynamics, PS 105 General Chemistry I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
structures, propulsion, and astronautics. PS 250 Physics III for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Degree Requirements Total Credits 34
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science Junior Year (Aeronautics and Propulsion Options)
program in Aerospace Engineering may Course Title Credits
apply for entry into the accelerated program AE 302 Aerodynamics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
when they have completed about 90 hours of AE 313 Space Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
coursework. Students should have a CGPA of AE 314 Experimental Dynamics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
AE 315 Experimental Dynamics I Laboratory . . . 1
3.20 (out of a possible 4.00) in AE/ES courses, AE 316 Aerospace Engineering Materials . . . . . . . 3
at a minimum, for selection. For continued AE 318 Aerospace Structures I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
enrollment, a CGPA of 3.00 must be main- AE 413 Airplane Stability and Control . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 418 Aerospace Structures II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
tained. Each student is required to conduct an ES 305 Thermodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
independent study in a topic of current inter- EE 335 Electrical Engineering I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
est in aerospace engineering under the guid- EE 336 Electrical Engineering I Laboratory . . . . . 1
ance of an advisor, with a formal report due MA 441 Mathematical Methods for
at the end. Three graduate credits are earned
through this work. Total Credits 32
Freshman Year Junior Year (Astronautics Option)

See the common Freshman Year outline in the College of
Engineering introduction. AE 301 Aerodynamics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 302 Aerodynamics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 313 Space Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 32 AE 314 Experimental Dynamics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
AE 315 Experimental Dynamics I Laboratory . . . 1
AE 316 Aerospace Engineering Materials . . . . . . . 3
AE 318 Aerospace Structures I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 418 Aerospace Structures II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 335 Electrical Engineering I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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EE 336 Electrical Engineering I Laboratory . . . . . 1 HU/SS Upper-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

MA 441 Mathematical Methods for Technical Elective† . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Engineering & Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 31
Technical Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 32 Total Undergraduate Credits 129
Senior Year (Aeronautics Option) Graduate-Level Study

HU/SS Lower-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 502 Boundary Value Problems
HU/SS Upper-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 (or equivalent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Technical Electives† . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 AE 699 Special Topics in
AE 408 Turbine and Rocket Engines . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Aerospace Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 420 Aircraft Preliminary Design . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Core Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AE 421 Aircraft Detail Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Electives† . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AE 430 Control Systems Analysis and Design . . . 3 Total Credits (at least nine hours 600-level) 21
ES 405 Electrical Engineering II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 416 Aerospace Structures and Total Degree Credits 150
Instrumentation Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
†Technical Electives: Students may satisfy this requirement by
AE 417 Aerospace Structures and selecting from the 500-level graduate courses listed in this
Instrumentation Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 section.
Total Credits 31
‡Electives: The following should be selected as electives at the
Senior Year (Propulsion Option) graduate level. The elective list has been grouped into areas of
Course Title Credits concentration.
Technical Electives† . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Areas of Concentration
AE 408 Turbine and Rocket Engines . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Structures
AE 416 Aerospace Structures and
Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 This area includes Structural Analysis, Vibration,
AE 417 Aerospace Structures and Nondestructive Testing, Composite Materials, Elasticity,
Instrumentation Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Flight Dynamics, Controls, and Design Optimization.
AE 430 Control Systems Analysis and Design . . . 3
AE 435 Air-Breathing Propulsion Preliminary Core Course for Structures Concentration
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Course Title Credits
AE 440 Air-Breathing Propulsion Component AE 502 Strength and Fatigue of Materials . . . . . . . 3
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ES 405 Electrical Engineering II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Electives for Structures Concentration
Total Credits 31 AE 506 Airplane Dynamic Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 514 Introduction to the Finite
Senior Year (Astronautics Option) Element Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 518 Acoustic Emission Nondestructive
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 408 Turbine and Rocket Engines . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AE 520 Perturbation Methods in Engineering . . . 3
AE 416 Aerospace Structures and AE 522 Analysis of Aircraft Composite
Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 417 Aerospace Structures and AE 612 Analysis of Aircraft Plate and
Instrumentation Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Shell Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 426 Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics AE 616 Advanced Aircraft Structural
and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 427 Spacecraft Preliminary Design . . . . . . . . . . 4 AE 699 Special Topics in Aerospace
AE 430 Control Systems Analysis and Design . . . 3 Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 445 Spacecraft Detail Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ES 405 Electrical Engineering II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Aerodynamics and Propulsion

This area includes Aerodynamics, Propulsion,
Computational Aero and Fluid Dynamics, Transition
and Turbulence, Aeroacoustics, Heat Transfer, and
Combustion.
Core Course for Aerodynamics and Propulsion
Concentration
AE 504 Advanced Compressible Flow . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electives for Aerodynamics and Propulsion
Concentration
AE 508 Heat Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 512 Combustion I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 516 Computational Aeronautical Fluid
Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 528 Advanced Incompressible
Aerodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 530 Aeroacoustics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 610 Advanced Computational
Fluid Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 620 Boundary Layer Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 640 Turbine Engine Propulsion Systems . . . . . 3
AE 648 Thermal Stresses in Aerospace
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 699 Special Topics in Aerospace
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 652 Turbulent Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Astronautics and Control

This area includes Space Vehicles, Space Power, and
Systems Control.
Electives for Astronautics Concentration
AE 508 Heat Transfer
AE 524 Rocket Engine Propulsion Systems
AE 526 Engineering Optimization
AE 606 Finite Element Aerospace Applications
AE 620 Boundary Layer Theory
AE 646 Nonlinear Dynamical Systems and Chaos
A 3 credit hour graduate internship, AE 695, may be
taken as an elective course.
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Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSAE)

Master of Aerospace Engineering (MAE)
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Master of Aerospace Engineering
Introduction and optimization, propulsion, aerospace

structures, composites, computational fluid
The Master of Science in Aerospace dynamics, or other areas of aerospace engi-
Engineering (MSAE) and the Master of neering. Candidates for both degree programs
Aerospace Engineering (MAE) provide for- can select courses that prepare them for the
mal advanced study, preparing students aerospace engineering profession or that pre-
for careers in the aerospace industry and in pare them to continue on to doctoral studies.
research and development. Both degree pro- Both degree programs require a minimum
grams are planned to augment the individual of 30 credit hours of graduate-level work.
student’s engineering and science background
with adequate depth in areas of aeroacoustics,
nondestructive testing, aerodynamics, design
Degree Requirements
MSAE (Thesis option) MAE (Nonthesis option)

3 hours MA 502 or Equivalent 3 hours MA 502 or equivalent
6 hours Core courses 6 hours Core courses
12 hours Electives 21 hours Electives
9 hours Thesis (at least six hours should be
600-level)
30 hours
30 hours
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Areas of Concentration Aerodynamics and Propulsion

This area includes Aerodynamics, Propulsion,
Aerospace Structures Computational Aero and Fluid Dynamics, Transition
and Turbulence, Aeroacoustics, Heat Transfer, and
This area includes Structural Analysis, Vibration, Combustion.
Nondestructive Testing, Composite Materials, Elasticity,
Flight Dynamics, Controls, and Design Optimization. Core Courses for Aerodynamic and Propulsion
Concentration
Core Courses for Structures Concentration
Course Title Credits AE 502 Strength and Fatigue of Materials . . . . . . . 3
AE 502 Strength and Fatigue of Materials . . . . . . . 3 AE 504 Advanced Compressible Flow . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 504 Advanced Compressible Flow . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electives for Aerodynamics and Propulsion
Electives for Structures Concentration Concentration
AE 506 Airplane Dynamic Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AE 508 Heat Transfer
AE 510 Aircraft Structural Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AE 512 Combustion
AE 514 Introduction to the Finite AE 516 Computational Aeronautical Fluid Dynamics
Element Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AE 524 Rocket Engine Propulsion Systems
AE 518 Acoustic Emission Nondestructive AE 528 Advanced Incompressible Aerodynamics
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AE 530 Aeroacoustics
AE 520 Perturbation Methods in Engineering . . . 3 AE 610 Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
AE 522 Analysis of Aircraft Composite AE 620 Boundary Layer Theory
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AE 640 Turbine Engine Propulsion Systems
AE 526 Engineering Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AE 652 Turbulent Flows
AE 606 Finite Element Aerospace Applications . . 3 AE 699 Special Topics in Aerospace
AE 612 Analysis of Aircraft Plate and Engineering* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Shell Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 616 Advanced Aircraft Structural * No more than 3 hours of AE 699 should be taken.
Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 646 Nonlinear Dynamical Systems A 3 credit hour graduate internship, AE 695, may be taken as an
and Chaos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 elective course.
AE 648 Thermal Stresses in Aerospace
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 699 Special Topics in Aerospace
Engineering* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
* No more than 3 hours of AE 699 should be taken.
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Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science
The demand for civil engineers educated in knowledge of engineering theory to actual
the fields of airports, transportation, aviation problems, and have the skills to perform
and aerospace planning, and analysis and technical research.
design is strong and is expected to grow rap- • Have experienced the facilities, equipment,
idly in the future. Air and ground transpor- and academic environment necessary to
tation systems have substantially expanded encourage learning.
in the last few years and are expected to
continue to grow at an increasing pace. • Have developed a love of learning and
Space utilization and exploration initiatives a quest for understanding that will last
are certain to produce further demand for throughout their professional careers.
civil engineers with aerospace interests. The As graduates of a program fully accredited by
Civil Engineering program at Embry-Riddle the Engineering Accreditation Commission
is uniquely designed to produce graduates of the Accreditation Board for Engineering
with the types of skills and experiences that and Technology (111 Market Place, Suite 1050,
employers in these lucrative fields find highly Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410)
desirable. 347-7700, http://www.abet.org), students
Graduates of the Civil Engineering will have the necessary background to fur-
program will leave the University with an ther their formal education through graduate
understanding of the classical areas of civil school if desired.
engineering with emphasis on transporta-
tion, structural design, and materials science Admission Requirements
in aviation and aerospace fields developed To enter this program, students should have
through a carefully planned series of courses demonstrated competence in mathemat-
and laboratories. Small class size and per- ics, physics, and chemistry in high school.
sonal attention allow the interjection of They should be prepared to enter Calculus
practical interdisciplinary design projects I, having demonstrated proficiency in alge-
throughout the curriculum. The objectives of bra and trigonometry. Students who wish to
the program are to produce graduates who: strengthen their background in mathematics
• Are prepared for the challenges of and physical science should consult the pro-
contemporary civil engineering practice gram chair for guidance before enrolling in
and have the ability to adapt to changes in the prescribed courses.
the civil engineering profession. Students should be aware that several
• Have developed problem-solving skills, courses in each academic year may have
have acquired team-building abilities, and prerequisites and/or corequisites. Check the
have demonstrated leadership talent. course descriptions at the back of this catalog
before registering for classes to ensure requi-
• Are capable of participating in
interdisciplinary projects, of applying their site sequencing.
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Degree Requirements CIV 316 Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

CIV 320 Soil Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering CIV 320L Soil Mechanics Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
CIV 441 Civil Engineering Materials II . . . . . . . . . . 4
program requires successful completion CIV 441L Civil Engineering Materials II
of a minimum of 128 semester hours. The Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
program may be completed in eight regular COM 219 Speech - OR-
semesters, assuming appropriate background HU/SS Lower-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and full-time enrollment. A minimum cumu- Total Credits 33
lative grade point average of 2.00 is needed
for all required CIV, AE, EE, EGR, and ES Fourth Year
courses, including engineering electives. Course Title Credits
CIV Geotechnical Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
First Year CIV Civil Engineering Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
See the common Freshman Year outline in the College CIV 460 Senior Design Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
of Engineering introduction. CIV 490 The Civil Engineering Profession . . . . . . . 1
Total Credits 32 EE 335 Electrical Engineering I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Second Year MA 412 Probability and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Technical Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Total Credits 30
CIV 140 Engineering Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CIV 140L Engineering Measurements Laboratory . 0 Total Degree Credits 128
CIV 370 Computational Methods in
Civil Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Civil Transportation Electives
COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CIV 447, 457, 499
ES 201 Statics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 202 Solid Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Civil Structures Electives
ES 204 Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CIV 431, 432, 499
MA 243 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III . . . 4
MA 345 Differential Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Civil Geotechnical Electives
PS 105 General Chemistry with Laboratory . . . . . 4 CIV 421, 422, 424, 499
PS 250 Physics III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers . . . . . . . 1 Technical Electives
Total Credits 33 All CIV courses are acceptable. Other courses are to be
selected from an approved list of courses maintained by
Third Year the Civil Engineering program coordinator.
CIV Structures Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Up to 3 credits of Co-operative education may be used
CIV Transportation Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 as Technical elective credits with department or Co-op
CIV 304 Structural Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 advisor approval.
CIV 307 Civil Engineering Materials I . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CIV 307L Civil Engineering Materials I
Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
CIV 311 Introduction to Transportation
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Computer The program curriculum is designed to

Engineering degree gives the student the facilitate accomplishment of these objectives
opportunity to acquire a broad background in by program graduates. The program includes
computer design, including embedded control significant project work designed to prepare
systems, real-time systems, telecommunica- students to work as part of a team on the
tion systems, and software engineering. The development of complex systems involving
curriculum includes courses in general educa- both software and hardware. It allows the
tion, computer science, software engineering, student opportunities to develop capabilities
and electrical engineering, and features a cap- in teamwork, designing to requirements, and
stone senior design. The program’s emphasis quality assurance techniques. The Computer
on real-time embedded control systems and Engineering program is accredited by the
hardware/software interfaces give program Engineering Accreditation Commission of
graduates employment opportunities beyond the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
graduates of traditional computer engineering Technology (111 Market Place, Suite 1050,
programs, including positions in the aero- Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; Telephone: (410)
space and defense industries. 347-7700, http://www.abet.org).
The goal of the Computer Engineering
program is to produce graduates who are suc- Degree Requirements
cessful practitioners of computer engineering.
The detailed objectives of the program are that The Bachelor of Science in Computer
our graduates: Engineering can be earned in eight semesters
assuming appropriate background and full-
• Effectively analyze, design, and implement time enrollment. Successful completion of
computer systems, including embedded, a minimum of 127 credit hours is required.
real-time, and safety-critical computer
To enter this program, students should have
systems.
demonstrated competence in mathematics,
• Demonstrate professionalism in their work physics, and computer programming in high
and grow professionally through continued school, and they should be prepared to enter
learning and involvement in professional Calculus and Analytical Geometry I and
activities. Computer Science I. If necessary, students can
• Contribute to society by behaving ethically prepare for the program by taking College
and responsibly. Algebra (MA 140) and/or Trigonometry (MA
142) before taking Calculus and Analytic
• Communicate effectively in oral, written, Geometry (MA 241). Students should check
and newly developing modes and media. the course descriptions at the back of this
• Assume a variety of roles in teams of catalog before registering for classes to ensure
diverse membership. requisite sequencing.
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FIRST YEAR Fourth Year

See the common Freshman Year outline in the College Course Title Credits
of Engineering introduction. CEC 420 Computer Systems Design I
Total Credits 32 (2 credits lecture, 1 credit lab) . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 421 Computer Systems Design II
SECOND YEAR (1 credit lecture, 2 credits lab) . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits CEC 460 Telecommunication Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 220 Digital Circuit Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CEC 470 Computer Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 222 Digital Circuit Design Laboratory . . . . . . . 1 CEC/EE 3/4 Elective*
CEC 320 Microprocessor Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 (3 credits lecture, 1 credit lab) . . . . . . . . . . 4
CEC 322 Microprocessor Systems Laboratory . . . . . 1 HU/SS 3/4XX Humanities or Social
COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sciences Elective (upper division) . . . . . . . 3
CS 222 Introduction to Discrete Structures . . . . . . 3 Specified Electives** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
EE 223 Linear Circuit Analysis I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 28
EE 224 Electrical Engineering Laboratory I . . . . . 1
MA 243 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III . . . . . 4 Total Degree Credits 127
MA 345 Differential Equations and *EE 401/402, CEC 410/411, EE 410/412, other CEC/EE
Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (300/400) with the approval of the program coordinator.
CS 225 Computer Science II* **Specified electives are courses to be selected, with the
(3 credits lecture, 1 credit lab) -OR- . . . . . 4 approval of the program coordinator, to support acquiring
COM 219 Speech* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 a minor, an identified concentration of domain knowledge
Total Credits 34/33 (for example, aerospace, aviation, business, communications,
human factors, mathematics, etc.) or further depth in computer
* Students in the Computer Engineering program are engineering or related disciplines.
encouraged to take CS 225 during the first year, postponing
COM 219 until the second year.
Third Year
CEC 300 Computing in Aerospace and Aviation . . 3
CEC 330 Digital System Design with
Aerospace Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CEC 315 Signals and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CS 420 Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EC 225 Engineering Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 302 Electronic Devices and Circuits . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 304 Electronic Circuits Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . 1
HU/SS Humanities/Social Sciences Elective . . . . 3
SE 300 Software Engineering Practices
(3 credits lecture, 1 credit lab) . . . . . . . . . . 4
CEC 450 Real Time Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 33
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Computer Engineering/Master of Software Engineering

Bachelor of Science / Master of Software Engineering
This is a five-year program that allows • Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA for
exceptional students to complete both a B.S. the graduate credits.
in Computer Engineering and a Master of • Complete a total of 151 credit hours
Software Engineering degree. The objectives (listed in a subsequent section). There
of this five-year program, in addition to the will be 124 credit hours of undergraduate
objectives for the Computer Engineering pro- requirements (equivalent to the B.S. in
gram, are to produce professional software Computer Engineering) and 27 credit hours
engineers with advanced knowledge and skill of graduate requirements (equivalent to a
in: Master of Software Engineering degree).
• Fundamentals of computing (discrete • The program includes a requirement
mathematics, programming languages, for two summer internships in industry.
operating systems, computer architecture, Credit at the undergraduate and graduate
and so on) level will be awarded for approved and
• Software systems development for real- successful work.
time embedded applications
YEAR 1
• Use of personal and team software See the common Freshman Year outline in the College of
processes Engineering introduction.
Total Credits 32/33
• Understanding the breadth of software
engineering’s terminology, tools, and YEAR 2
techniques Course Title Credits
CEC 220 Digital Circuit Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
• Use of requirements engineering and CEC 222 Digital Circuit Design Laboratory . . . . . . . 1
software architecture and design CEC 320 Microprocessor Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 322 Microprocessor Systems Laboratory . . . . . 1
• Use of modern software development COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
methodologies (for example, object- CS 222 Introduction to Discrete Structures . . . . . . 3
EE 223 Linear Circuit Analysis I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
oriented analysis and design) EE 224 Electrical Engineering Laboratory I . . . . . 1
• Software development in real work MA 243 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III . . . . . 4
environments Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Degree Requirements CS 225 Computer Science II*
(3 credits lecture, 1 credit lab) -OR- . . . . . 4
Students interested in pursuing this program COM 219 Speech* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
must meet the following requirements: Total Credits 34/33
• Maintain at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA
* Students in the Computer Engineering program are
throughout the academic program. encouraged to take CS 225 during the first year, postponing
COM 219 until the second year.
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YEAR 3 YEAR 5
Course Title Credits SE 555 Object-Oriented Software Construction . . 3
SE 610 Software Architecture and Design . . . . . . 3
SE Graduate Level Electives** . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CEC 330 Digital System Design with Total Credits 18
Aerospace Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CEC 450 Real Time Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5 Year Total 151
CS 420 Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 *CEC/EE 300/400 Level Elective
EE 302 Electronic Devices and Circuits . . . . . . . . . 3 * EE 401/402, CEC 410/411, EE 410/412, other CEC/EE
EE 304 Electronics Circuits Laboratory . . . . . . . . . 1 (300/400) with the approval of the program coordinator.
HU/SS Humanities/Social Sciences Elective . . . . 3
SE 300 Software Engineering Practices ** Graduate-Level Electives
(3 credits lecture, 1 credit lab) . . . . . . . . . . 4 Course Title Credits
Total Credits 33 SE 505 Model-Based Verification of Software . . . 3
SE 520 Formal Methods for Software
Summer Term (between YEAR 3 and YEAR 4) Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits SE 535 GUI Design and Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CESE 4XX Cooperative Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SE 545 Specification and Design of Real-Time
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 3
SE 625 Quality Engineering and Assurance . . . . . 3
The student must spend the term performing a co-op SE 565 Concurrent and Distributed Systems . . . . 3
in a software industry and be engaged in a software SE 575 Software Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
engineering activity (such as analysis, design, code, or SE 655 Performance Analysis of Real-Time
test). Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 585 Metrics and Statistical Methods of
YEAR 4 Software Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits SE 660 Formal Methods for Concurrent and
CEC 420 Computer Systems Design I Real-Time Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
(2 credits lecture, 1 credit lab) . . . . . . . . . . 3 While other elective courses may be selected, the
CEC 421 Computer Systems Design II student’s advisor and the program coordinator must
(1 credit lecture, 2 credits lab) . . . . . . . . . . 3 approve the selection.
CEC 460 Telecommunication Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 470 Computer Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC/EE 3/4 Elective*
HU/SS 3/4XX Humanities or Social Sciences
Elective (upper division) . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 500 Software Engineering Concepts . . . . . . . . 3
SE 510 Software Project Management . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 530 Software Requirements Engineering . . . . 3
Total Credits 28
Five-Year CE/MSE Curriculum
Summer Term (between YEAR 4 and YEAR 5)
CESE 5XX Cooperative Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 3
The student must spend the term performing a co-op
in a software industry and be engaged in a software
engineering activity (for example, analysis, design,
code, or test).
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Computer Science
Bachelor of Science
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science and visualization to solve complex problems
degree in Computer Science includes courses that arise in the physical, natural, and behav-
in software development, computer orga- ioral sciences as well as engineering. Students
nization, database systems, and software will have a very strong core of computing,
engineering. The program provides a blend as well as an in-depth exposure to numerical
of theory and applications that prepare stu- methods, modeling, and visualization. This
dents for a variety of computer science and background is synthesized and applied to
software engineering positions in scientific computational models that arise in such areas
and business fields, and lays the foundation as atmospheric physics, structural dynamics,
for graduate studies in computer science or computational fluid dynamics in the cap-
and software engineering. The Computer stone course.
Science program allows students interested in Because of the strong emphasis on
this area of computing to complement their applied mathematics, computing tools, and
computing knowledge with one other appli- science applications, this program provides
cation area chosen from the different areas an excellent background for graduates to
of concentration. There are four Areas of work in a variety of aviation/aerospace or
Concentration (AOC) to chose from: Applied homeland security industries.
Mathematics, Business Administration,
Homeland Security, and Human Factors. The Business Administration
courses in the Area of Concentration allow Area of Concentration
students to broaden their general educa-
tion or pursue specific interests. Upper-level The Computer Science degree with an Area
courses involve students in team projects that of Concentration in Business Administration
emphasize industrial processes and practices. is designed to produce graduates who can
operate at the intersection of business admin-
Applied Mathematics Area of istration, management, computer science, and
software engineering. This program provides
Concentration students with an in-depth knowledge associ-
The Computer Science degree with an area ated with computing and management fun-
of concentration in Applied Mathematics damentals. Graduates of this program have
is designed to produce graduates who can an opportunity to pursue graduate studies in
operate at the intersection of applied math- computing or management, or careers in the
ematics, computer science, and a science computing industry, management, or entre-
application area. This degree program inte- preneurship.
grates computing, mathematical modeling,
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Homeland Security Area of Successful completion of a minimum of 121

Concentration credit hours is required.
Students entering this program should
The Computer Science degree with Area of have demonstrated a competence in mathe-
Concentration in Homeland Security pro- matics and science (preferably physics). They
duces graduates who operate at the intersec- should be prepared to enter Calculus I, hav-
tion of homeland security, computer and ing demonstrated proficiency in algebra and
data network security, computer science, and trigonometry. Students can prepare for this
software engineering. Graduates will have a program by taking MA 140, College Algebra,
very strong core composed of elements from and MA 142, Trigonometry, prior to taking
homeland security, computer science, and MA 241.
software engineering, and will be ready to The Computer Science program is
work in government or industry in the home- designed to prepare students to work as part
land security or other security-related careers. of a team on the development of software
systems. Software engineering concepts are
Human Factors integrated through the curriculum. The cur-
Area of Concentration riculum includes courses in general educa-
Human Factors is an interdisciplinary field tion, math, science, and computing. The latter
that incorporates aspects of psychology, is divided into computing fundamentals,
systems engineering, and computer science advanced concepts, applied computing, and
toward the improvement of the interface software engineering. In addition, a student
between operator and equipment. The inten- is required to select an area of concentration
tion is to improve designs to make them in a domain area of interest.
safer, more reliable, and easier to use for the Students should be aware that several
system operator by understanding the capa- courses in each academic year may have
bilities and limitations of the operator. prerequisites and/or corequisites. Check the
The Computer Science degree with course descriptions at the back of this catalog
Area of Concentration in Human Factors before registering for classes to ensure requi-
is designed to produce graduates who can site sequencing.
operate at the intersection of human factors, Computer Science Core
computer science, and the quality assurance Course Title Credits
area. This degree program integrates comput- CEC 220 Digital Circuit Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 122 English Composition & Literature . . . . . . 3
ing, human factors, and software engineer- COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ing. Students will have a very strong core of COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
computing, as well as exposure to in-depth CS 222 Introduction to Discrete Structures . . . . . . 3
CS 225 Computer Science II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
human factors and quality assurance. CS 315 Data Structures and Analysis
of Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Degree Requirements CS 332 Organization of Programming
Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Bachelor of Science degree can be earned CS 420 Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EGR 101 Introduction to Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
in eight semesters assuming appropri- EGR 115 Introduction to Computing
ate background and full-time enrollment. for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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HU 14X Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 436 Strategic Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

HU/SS Upper-Level Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CEC 300 Computing in Aerospace and Aviation . . 3
MA 241 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I . . . . . 4 CS 317 Files and Database Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 242 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II . . . . 4 CS 455 Artificial Intelligence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 300 Software Engineering Practices . . . . . . . . . 4 CS 490 Computer Science Capstone Design . . . . . 3
UNIV 101 College Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 EC 225 Engineering Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 55 MA 222 Business Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
applied mathematics MA 320 Decision Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
area of Concentration PS Science I* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS Science II* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits PS Science III* with Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CEC 300 Computing in Aerospace and Aviation . . 3 SE 310 Analysis and Design of Software
CS 317 Files and Database Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CS 344 C Programming and UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CS 375 Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 312 Energy Transfer Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 67
HU/SS Upper-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Homeland Security Area of
MA 243 Calculus III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Concentration
Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Course Title Credits
MA 412 Probability and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CEC 460 Telecommunication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 432 Linear Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CS 303 Computer Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 350 Partial Differential Equations . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CS 317 Files and Database Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 444 Scientific Visualization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CS 344 C Programming in UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 453 High Performance Scientific CS/SE/CEC/HS Upper-Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HS 120 Introduction to Homeland Security . . . . . 3
MA 488 Introduction to Numerical Fluids . . . . . . . 3 HS 210 Fundamentals of Transportation Security 3
MA 490 Capstone Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -OR-
PS 150 Physics for Engineers I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HS 215 Introduction to Industrial Security . . . . . . 3
PS 160 Physics for Engineers II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HS 230 Terrorism: Origin, Ideologies, & Goals . . . 3
PS 250 Physics III for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HS 310 Fundamentals of Emergency Management3
PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers . . . . . . . 1 HS 315 Critical Infrastructure & Risk Analysis . . 3
WX 201 Survey of Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HS 320 Homeland Security Law & Policy . . . . . . . 3
Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HS 330 Business Skills in Homeland Security . . . 1
Total Credits 66 HS 385 Homeland Security Technology
and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Business Administration HS 490 Senior Project in Homeland Security . . . . 3
-OR-
Course Title Credits CS 490 Computer Science Capstone Design . . . . . 3
BA 201 Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HU/SS Upper-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 210 Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 245 Applied Differential Equations . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 220 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 412 Probability and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 225 Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PS 150 Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 317 Organizational Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PS 160 Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 325 Social Responsibility and Ethics PS 250 Physics III for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
in Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers . . . . . . . 1
BA 406 Strategic Management of SE 420 Software Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Technical Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 422 Life Cycle Analysis for Systems and Total Credits 65
Programs in Aviation/Aerospace . . . . . . . 3
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Human Factors Area of Concentration

CS 490 Computer Science Capstone Design . . . . . 3
Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HF 305 Human Factors III: Test and Evaluation . 4
HF 310 Human-Computer Interaction . . . . . . . . . . 3
HF 400 Human Factors IV: System Design . . . . . . 4
HF/PSY Human Factors or Psychology Elective . . 3
MA 320 Decision Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS Science I* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS Science II* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS Science III* with Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PSY 312 Research Analysis in Psychology . . . . . . . 4
PSY 322 Research Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SE 310 Analysis and Design of Software
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 320 Software Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 420 Software Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 66
Total Degree Credits 121/122
*Students may satisfy the science requirements by choosing one
of the course sequences identified below.
• PS 150, PS 160, PS 250/253 -OR- PS 140/141
• PS 103/103L, PS 104/104L, PS 107/107L
• PS 107/107L, PS 111, PS 112
• Other combinations of science topics may be approved
by the program coordinator
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Electrical and Computer Engineering

Master of Science
Introduction Applicants must have an undergradu-

ate degree in electrical and/or computer
The Master of Science in Electrical and engineering, another engineering discipline,
Computer Engineering prepares students for computer science, or the physical sciences.
advanced careers in the aerospace industry Any engineering degree earned in the United
and as well as other industries. Like its under- States must be from an ABET-accredited pro-
graduate counterparts, it focuses on develop- gram. Students should possess a strong aca-
ing engineers who possess not only technical demic record, demonstrated by a 3.0 CGPA
mastery but also the knowledge and ability to or better. Applicants may be admitted condi-
execute systems-level design, whether in avi- tionally with the provision that they complete
onics systems, spacecraft electronics, or more specific undergraduate courses prior to enroll-
earthbound computer design. ing in graduate courses.
The program allows the student to focus Each area of concentration consists of
either on electrical engineering or computer 15 credits of required courses, with 9 cred-
engineering. For each area of concentration, its common to both areas. The thesis option
the program begins with a foundation of requires 9 credits of thesis and allows 6 credits
courses in linear systems, random processes, of restricted electives. The non-thesis option
and systems engineering. Then, each area has allows for 12 credits of restricted electives
its own core: digital communications plus avi- and requires completion of a 3-credit project.
onics & radio navigation comprise the electri- Restricted electives include core courses from
cal engineering core; project management and the complementary area of concentration,
computer systems safety, the computer engi- advanced courses in both electrical engineer-
neering core. The student can tailor each area ing and computer engineering, and graduate
of concentration toward either professional subjects in software engineering, aerospace
practice or further graduate study. For those engineering, mechanical engineering, engi-
inclined toward research and later doctoral neering physics, and mathematics.
studies, the program offers a thesis track. For
those more interested in entering or returning
to the workplace, there is a non-thesis track.
MSECE (Thesis option) MSECE (Nonthesis option)

15 credits Core courses 15 credits Core courses
6 credits Electives 12 credits Electives
9 credits Thesis 3 credits Project
30 credits 30 credits
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Areas of Concentration Computer Engineering

This area includes the analysis, design, development and
Electrical Engineering deployment of computer systems, particularly real-time,
safety-critical, and high-reliability systems.
This area includes avionics, communications, power
electronics, electromagnetic systems, computing Core Courses for Computer Engineering
systems, control systems, and systems engineering. Concentration
Core Courses for Electrical Engineering Course Title Credits
Concentration CEC 500 Engineering Project Management . . . . . . . 3
CEC 600 Computer Systems Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits EE 510 Linear Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 510 Linear Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EE 515 Random Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 515 Random Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SYS 500 Systems Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 525 Avionics and Radio Navigation . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 620 Digital Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Electives for Computer Engineering
SYS 500 Systems Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Concentration
AE 514 Introduction to the Finite Element
Electives for Electrical Engineering Concentration Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 514 Introduction to the Finite Element CEC 510 Digital Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EE 500 Digital Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 500 Engineering Project Management . . . . . . . 3 EE 505 Advanced Mechatronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 510 Digital Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EE 525 Avionics and Radio Navigation . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 600 Computer Systems Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EE 620 Digital Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 610 State and Parameter Estimation . . . . . . . . 3 EE 625 Satellite-Based Communication and
EE 500 Digital Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 505 Advanced Mechatronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EP 501 Numerical Methods for Engineers and
EE 625 Satellite-Based Communications and Scientists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Navigations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EP 505 Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics
EP 501 Numerical Methods for Engineers and and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Scientists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 505 Systems Engineering I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EP 505 Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics HFS 605 Systems Engineering II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HFS 635 Human-Computer Interaction . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 505 Systems Engineering I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ME 503 Unmanned and Autonomous Vehicle
HFS 605 Systems Engineering II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HFS 635 Human-Computer Interaction . . . . . . . . . . 3 SE 505 Model-Based Software Verification . . . . . . 3
ME 503 Unmanned and Autonomous Vehicle SE 530 Software Requirements Engineering . . . . 3
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SE 545 Specification and Design for
SE 505 Model-Based Software Verification . . . . . . 3 Real-Time Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 530 Software Requirements Engineering . . . . 3 SE 610 Software Systems Architecture
SE 545 Specification and Design for and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Real-Time Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SE 625 Software Quality Engineering
SE 610 Software Systems Architecture and Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SE 655 Performance Analysis of Real-Time
SE 625 Software Quality Engineering Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 655 Performance Analysis of Real-Time *Other electives may be approved by the degree program
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 coordinator
*Other electives may be approved by the degree program

coordinator
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Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical • Work effectively within a team, in both
Engineering provides the student with the supporting and leadership roles.
opportunity to acquire a broad background • Are able to apply their knowledge to real-
in circuit theory, communication systems, world multidisciplinary challenges facing
computers, control systems, electromagnetic society.
fields, energy sources and systems, and elec-
tronic devices. Emphasis on design places the • Are able to apply the latest tools and
Embry-Riddle Electrical Engineering student technology to engineering problems.
in a unique position to increase employment • Understand the impact of engineering
opportunities after graduation. solutions in a global, economic,
Three tracks are available in the Electrical environmental, political, social, and ethical
Engineering program: Avionics, Systems, and context.
Non-Track. The first year and a half are com- The Electrical Engineering program is
mon, with a one course difference so students accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
do not need to make a track decision until the Commission of the Accreditation Board for
beginning of their third year. The objectives of Engineering and Technology (111 Market
the Electrical Engineering degree are to pro- Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012;
duce graduates who: Telephone: (410) 347-7700, http://www.abet.
• Are prepared to be immediately productive org).
as well-rounded electrical engineers in the
aerospace, aviation, and related fields. Degree Requirements
• Understand the importance of life- The Bachelor of Science in Electrical
long learning and pursue professional Engineering requires the successful comple-
development including advanced degrees tion of a minimum of 129 credit hours.
and professional registration.
• Are able to systematically apply the Aerospace Systems Track
fundamental principles of science
and mathematics to solve engineering The modern aircraft is an assembly of a
problems. wide spectrum of components, all operating
together in a large and complex system. The
• Understand engineering design processes aircraft then operates in the National Airspace
that will meet system and component System where it must operate in harmony
requirements as well as comply with health with other aircraft, air traffic management,
and environmental regulations. navigation, and safety systems, all at a reason-
• Are effective at both oral and written able cost. This example shows the importance
communications. of systems engineering and the broad range of
subjects covered.
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Freshman Year SYS 405 Aerospace Systems, Guidance,

See the common Freshman Year outline in the College of and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Engineering introduction. SYS 410 Space Systems and Mission Analysis . . . . 3
SYS 417 Senior Systems Engineering Project . . . . . 3
Total Credits 32/33 Total Credits 31
Sophomore Year Total Degree Credits 129
CEC 222 Digital Circuit Design Laboratory . . . . . . . 1 Avionics Track
-OR- The Avionics track of the Electrical
COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 320 Microprocessor Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Engineering program provides prepara-
CEC 322 Microprocessor Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 tion for students interested in the field of
COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 avionics. Fields of study include wired and
CS 225 Computer Science II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 wireless systems, digital communications,
EE 223 Linear Circuit Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 224 Electrical Engineering Laboratory . . . . . . . 1 electromagnetics, high-frequency RF systems,
MA 243 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III . . . . . 4 and aeronautical navigation and communica-
MA 345 Differential Equations and tions systems. Students choosing the Non-
Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PS 250 Physics III for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Track option may replace EE 307 and EE 310
PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers . . . . . . . 1 (Avionics I and II) with approved CEC/EE/
SYS 301 Introduction to Systems Engineering . . . . 3 MA/PS/SE 3/4 upper-level electives, and
Total Credits 33/34 EE 420/421 (Avionics Senior Design) with an
Junior Year approved senior design sequence.
Course Title Credits Freshman Year
CEC 315 Signals and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 See common Freshman Year outline on page 170.
EE 300 Linear Circuits II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 32/33
EE 301 Linear Circuits Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
EE 302 Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sophomore Year
EE 304 Electronic Devices Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . 1 Course Title Credits
SYS 302 System Engineering Design CEC 220 Digital Circuit Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CEC 222 Digital Circuit Design Laboratory . . . . . . . 1
SYS 303 Optimization in Systems Engineering . . . 3
-OR-
SYS 304 Systems Engineering in Management,
COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Risk, and Decision Making . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU/SS Lower-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CS 225 Computer Science II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
EE 223 Linear Circuits Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 441 Mathematical Methods for EE 224 Electrical Engineering Laboratory I . . . . . 1
Engineering & Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 243 Calculus III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Total Credits 32 MA 345 Differential Equations and
Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Senior Year PS 250 Physics III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers . . . . . . . 1
EE 308 Intro to Electrical Communications . . . . . 3 SYS 301 Introduction to Systems Engineering . . . . 3
EE 401 Control Systems Analysis & Design . . . . . 3 Total Credits 32/33
EE 402 Control Systems Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . 1
EE XXX Upper-Level Technical Elective . . . . . . . . . 6 Junior Year
HU/SS Upper-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
EE Open Technical Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CEC 320 Microprocessor Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SYS 403 Systems Engineering Life CEC 322 Microprocessor Systems Laboratory . . . . . 1
Cycle Costing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CEC 220 Digital Circuit Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EC 225 Engineering Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CEC 222 Digital Circuit Design Laboratory . . . . . . . 1
EE 300 Linear Circuit Analysis II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -OR-
EE 302 Electronic Devices and Circuits . . . . . . . . . 3 COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 304 Electronic Circuits Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . 1 CS 225 Computer Science II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
EE 307 Avionics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EE 223 Linear Circuits Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 308 Introduction to Electrical EE 224 Electrical Engineering Laboratory I . . . . . 1
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 243 Calculus III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
EE 340 Electric and Magnetic Fields . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 345 Differential Equations and
MA 412 Probability and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MA 441 Mathematical Methods for PS 250 Physics III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Engineering & Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers . . . . . . . 1
HU/SS Lower-Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SYS 301 Introduction to Systems Engineering . . . . 3
Total Credits 32 Total Credits 32/33
Senior Year Junior Year
CEC 410 Digital Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CEC 315 Signals and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 411 Digital Signal Processing Laboratory . . . . 1 CEC 320 Microprocessor Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 460 Telecommunication Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CEC 322 Microprocessor Systems Laboratory . . . . . 1
EE 310 Avionics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 401 Control Systems Analysis and Design . . . 3 EC 225 Engineering Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 417 Digital Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EE 300 Linear Circuit Analysis II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 420 Avionics Preliminary Design . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EE 302 Electronic Devices and Circuits . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 421 Avionics Detail Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EE 304 Electronic Circuits Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . 1
EE 430 Introduction to Radio Frequency EE 308 Introduction to Electrical
Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 430L Radio Frequency Circuits Laboratory . . . . 1 EE 340 Electric and Magnetic Fields . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU/SS Upper-Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EE 417 Digital Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MA 412 Probability and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 32 MA 441 Mathematical Methods for
Total Degree Credits 129 HU/SS Lower-Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Non-Track Option Total Credits 32
Senior Year
The non-track option of the Electrical
Engineering program gives students the CEC 410 Digital Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
opportunity to pursue topics in their own CEC 411 Digital Signal Processing Laboratory . . . . 1
areas of interest. Many fields of study are EE/CEC Upper-Level Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
common with the Avionics track, including EE/CEC/MA/PS Upper-Level Technical Elective . . 3
EE 401 Control Systems Analysis and Design . . . 3
wired and wireless systems, digital communi- EE 420 EE Preliminary Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
cations, electromagnetics, and high-frequency EE 421 EE Detail Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RF systems. EE 430 Introduction to Radio Frequency
Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Freshman Year EE 430L Radio Frequency Circuits Laboratory . . . 1
See the common Freshman Year outline on page 170. CEC 460 Telecommunication Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU/SS Upper-Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 32/33 Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Sophomore Year Total Credits 32
Course Title Credits Total Degree Credits 129
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Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Mechanical Engineering is a well-established • Are effective at both oral and written

engineering discipline that involves state- communications.
of-the-art engineering analysis, design, and • Work effectively within a team, in both
research. Mechanical engineers have been in supporting and leadership roles.
demand for literally hundreds of years and
• Have exceptional backgrounds in
remain one of the more sought-after degree
engineering design that meet system,
holders.
component, or process requirements and
The common freshman year is the first comply with health and environmental
year of the Mechanical Engineering program. requirements.
The second year is the same as Aerospace
Engineering, which gives the student great • Are able to apply their knowledge to real-
flexibility when deciding his or her major field world multidisciplinary challenges facing
of study. society.
The Mechanical Engineering program • Are able to apply the latest tools and
offers two areas of emphasis, or tracks, technology to engineering problems.
in High Performance Vehicle and Robotic • Understand the impact of engineering
Systems, which add to the breadth of topics solutions in a global, economic,
in Mechanical Engineering such as machine environmental, political, social, and ethical
design, heat transfer, and vibrations. The context.
Robotic Systems track prepares students for • Understand the importance of life-
the rapidly expanding robotics field, includ- long learning and pursue professional
ing applications to the aerospace industry. development, including advanced degrees
Attention is paid to the systems nature of and professional registration.
robotics to include the integration of mechan-
The Mechanical Engineering program is
ics and electronics. The High Performance
accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Vehicle track prepares students for employ-
Commission of the Accreditation Board for
ment in vehicle design and manufacturing,
Engineering and Technology (111 Market Place,
from competition vehicles to fuel-efficient and
Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; Telephone:
environmentally friendly vehicles. Subjects
(410) 347-7700, http://www.abet.org).
include aerodynamics, structures, and safety.
The curriculum is designed to accomplish
The objective of the Mechanical
these objectives with a base of engineering,
Engineering degree is to produce graduates
math, and sciences that includes probability
who:
and statistics or numerical methods; engineer-
• Are prepared to be immediately productive ing economics; advanced mathematics; electri-
as well-rounded mechanical engineers in cal engineering; and engineering design. The
aerospace, aviation, and related fields.
culmination of the program is a two-semester
• Are able to systematically apply the design project that prepares the students for
fundamental principles of science and working in a team environment on projects
mathematics to solve engineering problems. involving mechanical engineering.
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FRESHMAN YEAR ME 409 Vehicle Aerodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

See the common Freshman Year outline in the College of ME 413 Preliminary Design of High
Engineering introduction. Performance Vehicles w/Laboratory . . . . 4
ME 423 Senior Design of High Performance
Total Credits 32 Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ME/EE/AE Technical Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SOPHOMORE YEAR
COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SENIOR YEAR (Robotics systems)
COM 219 Speech -OR- Course Title Credits
EGR 120 Engineering Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 201 Statics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EC 225 Engineering Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 202 Solid Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EE 401 Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 204 Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ES 403 Heat Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 206 Fluid Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HU Upper-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 243 Calculus III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ME 402 Robot Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 345 Differential Equations & ME 404 Mechatronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ME 407 Preliminary Robotic Systems
PS 105 General Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Design with Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PS 250 Physics III for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ME 427 Senior Robotic Systems Design . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers . . . . . . . 1 AE/EE/CEC/CS/ME/SE Technical Elective* . . . . . 6
Total Credits 34 Total Credits 31
JUNIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR (Clean Energy)

EE 335 Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 EC 225 Engineering Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EE 336 Electrical Engineering Laboratory . . . . . . . 1 EE 401 Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 305 Thermodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ES 403 Heat Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 320 Engineering Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 HU Upper-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ES 321 Engineering Materials Laboratory . . . . . . 1 ME 408 Clean Thermal Power System . . . . . . . . . . 3
MA 412 Probability and Statistics ME 411 Clean Kinetic Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . 3
ME 414 Preliminary Design in Clean Energy
-OR- with Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MA 438 Numerical Analysis I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ME 419 Senior Design in Clean Energy . . . . . . . . . 3
ME 304 Introduction to Machine Design . . . . . . . . 3 AE/EE/CEC/CS/ME/SE Technical Elective* . . . . . 6
ME 305 Machine Design Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Total Credits 31
ME 303 Vehicle Dynamics (HPV)
-OR- TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS 127
ME 306 Robotic Mechanisms (RS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR- Accelerated Master of Science
ME 307 Energy Conversion and Storage . . . . . . . . 3
ME 401 Advanced Fluid Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Option in Mechanical Engineering
ME 3/4XX Mechanical Engineering Elective* . . . . 3 For exceptional students enrolled in the
ME 400 Vibrations and Acoustics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ME 410 Advanced Machine Design . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Bachelor of Science degree program, the
Total Credits 30 Mechanical Engineering Department offers
the opportunity to pursue an accelerated
SENIOR YEAR (High Performance Vehicles)
Master of Science degree program. In this
option, up to nine hours of graduate course-
EE 401 Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 work may be taken to fulfill undergraduate
ES 403 Heat Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 technical elective requirements. These hours
HU Upper-Level Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 will count toward both the BS and MS degree
ME 405 Vehicle Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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requirements provided that the student is the Master of Science degree will be con-
enrolled in the accelerated MS option and ferred upon completion of all master’s degree
receives a B or better in the course. Graduate requirements listed in this catalog.
courses taken for technical elective credit Technical electives must be chosen from
must be selected from the list of nine Electro- among the list of nine Electro-Mechanical
Mechanical Systems Electives specified under Systems Electives specified by the MSME pro-
the MSME degree program requirements. gram, listed below.
Undergraduate students may apply to Course Title Credits
the accelerated MS option by submitting an EE 500 Digital Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
application to the Mechanical Engineering EE 505 Advanced Mechatronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 510 Digital Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Graduate Program Coordinator. Students ME 500 Clean Energy Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
must have completed 88 credit hours toward ME 503 Unmanned and Autonomous
the BS degree and must have a 3.2 minimum Vehicle Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ME 506 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly 3
GPA to be admitted to the program. Students ME 508 Hydrogen and Hybrid Vehicle Systems . . 3
will be dropped from the program if their ME 510 Micro-Electrical Mechanical Systems . . . . 3
GPA falls below 3.0 or if they have not com- SYS 500 Systems Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
pleted the MSME degree requirements within * Students declaring the accelerated MS option are required to
two years of finishing their undergraduate choose courses from the above list to replace up to 9 hours of
degree. The Bachelor of Science degree will be technical electives, ME 3/4XX Mechanical Engineering Elective
(3) at the junior level; and ME/EE/AE technical electives (6) at
conferred upon completion of all bachelor’s the senior level.
degree requirements listed in this catalog;
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Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science
The Master of Science in Mechanical Thesis Option:

Engineering (MSME) program provides stu- Course Title Credits
dents with advanced study in engineering Electro-Mechanical Systems Electives . . 15
with a specialization in Electro-Mechanical General Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Systems. Students are prepared to design ME 700 Graduate Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
and implement electro-mechanical systems Total Credits 30
to fulfill the needs of a wide range of indus-
tries, including aerospace, aviation, automo- Non-Thesis Option:
tive, and energy systems. Both thesis and Course Title Credits
non-thesis options are available, and each Electro-Mechanical Systems Electives . . 15
General Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
requires completion of 30 credits hours. Mathematics Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
In either option, the concentration area in Total Credits 30
Electro-Mechanical Systems requires students
to complete 15 credit hours from a list of core Electro-Mechanical Systems Electives
courses. These core courses address both the Course Title Credits
EE 500 Digital Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
theory and practical implementation of elec- EE 505 Advanced Mechatronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
tro-mechanical systems. Students are permit- CEC 510 Digital Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ted to choose general electives offered within ME 500 Clean Energy Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ME 503 Unmanned and Autonomous Vehicle
the College of Engineering and the College of Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Arts and Sciences that support the educational ME 506 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly 3
and/or research goals of the student, pend- ME 508 Hydrogen and Hybrid Vehicle Systems . . 3
ME 510 Micro-Electrical Mechanical Systems . . . . 3
ing approval from the ME graduate program SYS 500 Systems Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
coordinator.
Total Credits 15
Degree Requirements General electives

General Electives can be courses chosen from
The Master of Science degree in Mechanical the Electro-Mechanical Systems electives
Engineering (MSME) provides students above, and from appropriate graduate courses
with advanced study in the concentration offered by the College of Engineering and the
of Electro-Mechanical Systems. Students College of Arts and Sciences with program
may choose to participate in a thesis or non- coordinator approval. Students may also
thesis program, each requiring 30 total credit obtain general elective credit for completing
hours. Students are required to submit a plan the graduate internship, ME 696 (3 credits).
of study during their first semester in the Mathematics Elective
graduate program, and course selections and
changes must be approved by the graduate MA 500 Level or higher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
program coordinator. Total Credits 3
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Software Engineering
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science degree in Software Degree Requirements

Engineering is designed to prepare students
for an entry-level software engineering posi- The Bachelor of Science degree can be earned
tion in industry that supports the design and in eight semesters assuming appropriate back-
implementation of software systems with the ground and full-time enrollment. Successful
focus on real-time, embedded, and safety- completion of a minimum of 127 credit hours
critical applications. Such systems are criti- is required.
cal in aviation, space, medicine, and other Students entering this program should
disciplines that rely on high-quality, depend- have demonstrated a competence in math-
able software. The objectives of the Software ematics and science (preferably physics). They
Engineering program are that our graduates: should be prepared to enter Calculus I, having
demonstrated proficiency in algebra and trig-
• Effectively analyze, design, and implement onometry. Students can prepare for this pro-
software systems, including embedded,
gram by taking MA 140, College Algebra, and
real-time, and safety-critical systems.
MA 142, Trigonometry, prior to taking MA
• Demonstrate professionalism in their work 241. For those students who have not taken
and grow professionally through continued physics in high school, it is recommended that
learning and involvement in professional PS 103, Technical Physics I, be taken prior to
activities. PS 150.
• Contribute to society by behaving ethically The Software Engineering program is
and responsibly. designed to prepare students to work as part
of a team on the development of software sys-
• Communicate effectively in oral, written, tems. Software engineering concepts, meth-
and newly developing modes and media.
ods, and techniques are integrated through
• Successfully assume a variety of roles in the curriculum. The curriculum includes
teams of diverse membership. courses in general education, math and sci-
The curriculum is designed to facilitate ence, and computing. The latter is divided
accomplishment of these objectives by pro- into computing fundamentals, advanced
gram graduates. It provides a broad educa- concepts, applied computing, and software
tion, including fundamental knowledge about engineering. In addition, a student can acquire
computer software and hardware. It also a minor or a concentration in a domain area
allows graduates to work in a team environ- of interest. Students should be aware that sev-
ment and to recognize the value of collabora- eral courses in each academic year may have
tive effort. The program lays a foundation for prerequisites and/or corequisites. Check the
lifelong learning, professional growth, and course descriptions at the back of this catalog
ethical and responsible behavior in society. before registering for classes to ensure requi-
site sequencing.
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The Software Engineering program is FOURTH YEAR

accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Course Title Credits
Commission of the Accreditation Board CEC/CS/SE 3/4XX Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU/SS 3/4XX Humanities/Social Sciences
for Engineering Technology (111 Market Elective (upper division) . . . . . . . . . . 3
Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Telephone: (410) 347-7700, http://www.abet. SE 410 Formal Software Modeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 420 Software Quality Assurance & Testing . . . 3
org). SE 450 Software Team Project I
FIRST YEAR (2 credits lecture, 1 credit lab) . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 451 Software Team Project II
See the common Freshman Year outline in the College of (1 credit lecture, 2 credits lab) . . . . . . . . . . 3
Engineering introduction. Specified Electives*** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Total Credits 32/33 Total Credits 30
SECOND YEAR Total Degree Credits 127
** Math elective to be selected from an approved list of courses
maintained by the program coordinator.
CEC 222 Digital Circuit Design Laboratory . . . . . . . 1 *** Courses to be selected, with the approval of the program
CEC 320 Microprocessor Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 coordinator, to support acquiring a minor, an identified
CEC 322 Microprocessor Systems Laboratory . . . . . 1 concentration of domain knowledge (aerospace, aviation,
COM 221 Technical Report Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 business, communications, human factors, mathematics,
CS 222 Introduction to Discrete Structures . . . . . . 3 etc.), or further depth in software engineering or related
CS 225 Computer Science II* disciplines.
(3 credits lecture, 1 credit lab) -OR- . . . . . 4
COM 219 Speech* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CS 315 Data Structures and Algorithms . . . . . . . . 3
SE 300 Software Engineering Practices
Total Credits 32/31
* Students in the Software Engineering program are encouraged
to take CS 225 during the first year, postponing COM 219 until
the second year.
THIRD YEAR
CEC 450 Real-Time Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 470 Computer Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CS 317 Files and Database Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CS 332 Organization of Programming
Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CS 420 Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU/SS XXX Humanities/Social Sciences Elective . . 3
MA 3/4XX Math Elective** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 310 Analysis & Design of Software Systems . 3
Total Credits 33
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Software Engineering/Master of Software Engineering

Bachelor of Science
Master of Software Engineering
This is a five-year program that allows excep- • Complete a total of 151 credit hours
tional students to complete both the Bachelor (listed in a subsequent section). There
of Science in Software Engineering (BSSE) and will be 124 credit hours of undergraduate
the Master of Software Engineering (MSE) requirements (equivalent to the B.S. in
degrees. Software Engineering) and 27 credit hours
The objective of this five-year program is of graduate requirements (equivalent to a
to produce professional software engineers Master of Software Engineering degree).
with advanced knowledge and skill in: • The program includes a requirement
• Fundamentals of computing (discrete for two summer internships in industry.
mathematics, programming languages, Credit at the undergraduate and graduate
operating systems, computer architecture, level will be awarded for approved and
and so on) successful work.
• Software systems development for real- YEAR 1
time embedded applications See the common Freshman Year outline in the College of
Engineering introduction.
• Use of personal and team software
processes Total Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32/33
YEAR 2
• Understanding the breadth of software
engineering terminology, tools, and Course Title Credits
techniques CEC 220 Digital Circuit Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
• Use of requirements engineering and CEC 222 Digital Circuit Design Laboratory . . . . . . . 1
CEC 320 Microprocessor Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
software architecture and design CEC 322 Microprocessor Systems Laboratory . . . . . 1
• Use of modern software development CS 222 Introduction to Discrete Structures . . . . . . 3
methodologies (such as object-oriented CS 315 Data Structures and Algorithms . . . . . . . . 3
analysis and design) PS 250 Physics III for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
• Software development in real work SE 300 Software Engineering Practices
environments. (3 credits lecture, 1 credit lab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CS 225 Computer Science II*
Students interested in pursuing this program (3 credits lecture, 1 credit lab) -OR- . . . . . . . . . 4
must meet the following requirements: COM 219 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
• Maintain at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA Total Credits 32/31
throughout the academic program. * Students in the Software Engineering program are encouraged
to take CS 225 during the first year, postponing COM 219 until
• Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA for
the second year.
the graduate credits.
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YEAR 3 Summer Term (between YEAR 4 and YEAR 5)

CEC 450 Real-Time Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CESE 5XX Cooperative Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CEC 470 Computer Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 3
CS 317 Files and Database Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CS 332 Organization of Programming The student must spend the term performing a co-op in a
Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 software industry and be engaged in a software engineering
CS 420 Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 activity such as analysis, design, code, or test.
HU/SS XXX Humanities/Social Sciences Elective . . 3 YEAR 5
MA 3/4XX Math Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
MA 412 Probability and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SE 510 Software Project Management . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 310 Analysis and Design of Software SE 610 Software Architecture and Design . . . . . . 3
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SE Graduate-Level Electives** . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Total Credits 18
Total Credits 33
5 Year Total 151
* Math elective to be selected from an approved list of courses
maintained by the program coordinator. Graduate-Level Electives
Summer Term (between YEAR 3 and YEAR 4) Course Title Credits
SE 505 Model-Based Verification of Software . . . 3
SE 520 Formal Methods for Software
CESE 4XX Cooperative Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 3 SE 535 GUI Design and Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 545 Specification and Design of Real-Time
The student must spend the term performing a co-op in a Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
software industry and be engaged in a software engineering SE 565 Concurrent and Distributed Systems . . . . 3
activity such as analysis, design, code, or test. SE 575 Software Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 655 Performance Analysis of Real-Time
YEAR 4
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits SE 585 Metrics and Statistical Methods of
CEC/CS/SE 3/4XX Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Software Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU/SS 3/4XX Humanities/Social Sciences Elective SE 660 Formal Methods for Concurrent and
(Upper-Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Real-Time Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 500 Software Engineering Concepts . . . . . . . . 3
SE 530 Software Requirements Engineering . . . . 3 While other elective courses may be selected, the student’s
SE 625 Quality Engineering and Assurance . . . . . 3 advisor and the program coordinator must approve the
Open Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 selection.
SE 410 Formal Software Modeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 450 Software Team Project I
SE 451 Software Team Project II
(1 credit lecture, 2 credits lab) . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 30
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Master of Software Engineering (MSE)*

Introduction space station, and others. In addition, the

MSE curriculum takes full notice of the
The Master of Software Engineering (MSE) Software Engineering Institute’s (SEI) capabil-
degree program is designed to give recent ity maturity model (CMM) by incorporating
college graduates, or college graduates who the key practices throughout the coursework.
have had several years of professional life, The curriculum is structured into two
an opportunity to enhance their careers and groups of courses: core (18 credits) and speci-
work on the cutting-edge of modern soft- fied electives (12 credits). As part of the core,
ware development. Software engineers who each MSE student must complete a “capstone
complete the program can rapidly assume experience,” which entails a major project
positions of substantial responsibility in a that involves applications of the theory, prac-
software development organization. tices, and technology studied in the other core
The MSE degree program achieves its courses. Typically students will take SE 697
purpose by providing students not only with to satisfy the capstone experience. In special
the technical tools and techniques of the field cases, the capstone experience can be satisfied
but also with skills in communication, group by completing a Graduate Research Project
interaction, management, and planning. (SE 690). In such cases and prior to registering
The program emphasizes a process-centered for SE 690, a faculty member must agree to be
quantitative approach to the engineering of a GRP advisor and the student must obtain
software systems. The goal of the program approval of a GRP research area.
is to give graduates an in-depth understand- Courses available as specified electives
ing of the tools, techniques, and appropriate include metrics and statistical methods for
processes for the management of software software engineering, performance analysis of
development, elicitation and analysis of software systems, concurrent and distributed
requirements, architecture and design, imple- systems, software safety, and formal methods
mentation, and verification and validation of for software engineering.
software systems. In addition, the program
pays special attention to the issues related to * A five-year Computer Engineering/Master of Software
Engineering program and a five-year Software Engineering/
communication and teamwork. Master of Software Engineering program are available. See the
A special emphasis is on real-time embed- undergraduate catalog for details.
ded software systems encountered in such
applications as the FAA air traffic control
computer system, aircraft avionics, NASA’s
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Degree Requirements Students must complete 12 credit hours from the fol-
lowing list of courses:
Students must complete 18 credit hours of Course Title Credits
core courses. SE 505 Model-Based Verification of Software . . . 3
Course Title Credits SE 520 Formal Methods for Software
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 500 Software Engineering Discipline . . . . . . . . 3 SE 535 Graphical User Interface Design
SE 510 Software Project Management . . . . . . . . . . 3 and Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 530 Software Requirements Engineering . . . . 3 SE 565 Concurrent and Distributed Systems . . . . 3
SE 555 Object-Oriented Softwar SE 575 Software Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SE 545 Specification and Design of Real-Time
SE 610 Software Systems Architecture Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SE 550 Current Trends in Software Engineering . 3
SE 697 Software Engineering Practicum SE 580 Software Process Definition
-OR- and Modeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 690 Graduate Research Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SE 585 Metrics and Statistical Methods
Specified Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 for Software Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 590 Graduate Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits 30
SE 625 Software Quality Engineering and
Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 655 Performance Analysis of Real-Time
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SE 660 Formal Methods for Concurrent and
SE 699 Special Topics in Software Engineering . . 3
Note: Other electives may be authorized based on the student’s
background, program of study, performance during the MSE,
and approval of the MSE program coordinator.
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Minor Courses of Study

Minor courses of study are academic pro- major does. All minors consist of 15-24 hours
grams designed to satisfy students’ personal of coherent academic coursework under the
interests and to meet their professional needs. following guidelines:
Students explore, in some depth, the offerings • At least six hours must be fulfilled at the
in a field of study. A minor course of study upper level
provides the student with significant experi-
ence in a discipline organized around skills, • Six hours of coursework applied to a
minor must be completed at Embry-Riddle
methodology, and subject matter.
To gain the greatest value from their aca- • At least three of those hours completed in
demic experiences, students are encouraged residence must be at the upper level
to select minors that complement their degree • Students must earn a 2.00 GPA or higher
program and/or other minors they are pur- in the minor to complete that program of
suing. Students are encouraged to declare a study successfully
minor by the beginning of their senior year.
Designed to include a minimum number of • Some minor courses of study are not open
required courses, minors provide students, to students pursuing particular degree
whenever possible, with flexibility in fulfill- programs or areas of concentration
ing program requirements. No more than two • A minor must be in a discipline outside of
substitutions (six hours) are permitted in any the student’s major field of study
one minor or in any combination of multiple • Students in the Aerospace Engineering
minors. A student who seeks three minors department must complete at least six
could have two substitutions in one minor, or credit hours of coursework applied to the
one substitution in two of the three minors. minor that are not specifically required in
A minor program does not provide the the student’s degree program
depth of knowledge and experience that a
The following minors are offered at the Daytona Beach Campus.

Aeronautical Studies Aviation Safety Homeland Security
Aerospace Electronics Avionics Line Maintenance Human Factors
Aerospace Life Sciences Business Administration Humanities
Air Traffic Control Communication Industrial Safety
Applied Mathematics Computational Mathematics International Relations
Applied Meteorology Computer Aided Design/ Physics
Asian Studies Computer Aided Psychology
Manufacturing
Astronomy Space Studies
Computer Science
Aviation Law Terrorism Studies
Environmental Studies
Aviation Maintenance Science Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Airframe Flight Applications
Aviation Maintenance Science Flight Test and Simulation
Powerplant High Performance Vehicles
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Minor in Aeronautical Studies EL 212 Digital Circuit and Systems Analysis . . . . 4

EL 213 Digital Circuit Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
This minor will allow students in non- EL 307 Microprocessor Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EL 308 Microprocessor Systems Laboratory . . . . . 1
Aeronautical Science degree programs an
increased exposure to advanced aviation
knowledge by taking a sequence of 18 hours
of mostly upper-level Aeronautical Science Minor in Aerospace Life Sciences
courses and acquire credit for a minor. No This interdisciplinary program of study pro-
more than nine of the 18 hours required vides fundamental knowledge of general
for this minor can come from courses biology, and a more advanced knowledge
required for the student’s degree. A minor in of life sciences in aviation and aerospace
Aeronautical Studies can be earned by success- applications. Of the 16 credit hours required
fully completing six of the following: for this minor, four must be earned with
Course Title Credits Elements of Biological Science (PS 107, 3
AS 254 Aviation Legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 credits) and Biological Science Laboratory
AS 309 Aerodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 310 Aircraft Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 (PS 107L, 1 credit). The remaining 12 credits
AS 311 Aircraft Engines - Turbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 can be earned with any combination of other
AS 350 Domestic and International Navigation . . 3 courses from the listing below:
AS 356 Aircraft Systems and Components . . . . . . 3
AS 357 Flight Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Course Title Credits
AS 402 Airline Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AS 357 Flight Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 405 Aviation Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HF 321 Drugs in Society and Aerospace . . . . . . . . 3
AS 408 Flight Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HF 326 Human Performance in Extreme
AS 410 Airline Dispatch Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 411 Jet Transport Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PS 107 Elements of Biological Science . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 420 Flight Technique Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PS 107L Biological Science Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . 1
PS 142 Environmental Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits Required 18 PS 309 Principles of Ecology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Minor in Aerospace Electronics PSY 335 Physiological Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 315 Environmental Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The minor in Aerospace Electronics provides SF 355 Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology . . . . . 3
knowledge of digital electronics and its Total Credits Required 16
application to aviation and space electronics
systems. The minor is not open to students Minor in Air Traffic Control
enrolled in the Bachelor of Science degree The Air Traffic Control (ATC) minor provides
in Aerospace Electronics or the Aerospace the fundamental traffic controller knowledge
Electronics Area of Concentration in the and technical competency through a mix
Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation of classroom instruction, computer-based
Maintenance Science. A minor in Aerospace instruction, and realistic ATC laboratory sim-
Electronics can be earned by successfully ulations. Embry-Riddle has a formal partner-
completing the following: ship agreement with the FAA that designates
Course Title Credits the University as an FAA-approved air traf-
AVT 301 Introduction to Avionics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EL 107 Direct and Alternating Current fic control training school. This partnership
Fundamentals and Circuit Analysis . . . . . 4 ensures that the learning objectives and the
EL 108 Direct and Alternating Current standards of student achievement are rel-
Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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evant to the needs of the FAA. To qualify for Or any combination of WX courses . . . . . 9
the ATC minor, students must successfully Total Credits Required 15
complete the required prerequisites, listed
below. Minor in Asian Studies
AT 200 Air Traffic Management I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Asian Studies minor introduces students
AT 302 Air Traffic Management II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to the cultures, histories, and languages of
AT 305 Air Traffic Management III . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Asian countries, and to cross-cultural com-
AT 315 VFR Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 parisons between the United States and Asia.
AT 401 Air Traffic Management IV . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AT 405 Air Traffic Management V . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Students can earn the minor by successfully
WX 201 Survey of Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 completing at least 18 related credit hours.
Total Credits Required 21 At least nine of those 18 credit hours must be
earned in residence at Embry-Riddle. These
Minor in Applied Mathematics 18 credits can be earned from the following
options:
Students may earn a minor in Applied
Mathematics by completing the following: Option I:
Course Title Credits Complete all 18 credit hours from the list of
MA 241 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I . . . . 4 Asian Studies courses below.
MA 242 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II . . . 4
MA 243 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III . . . . 4 Option 2:
MA 245 Applied Differential Equations -OR- . . . . 3 Transfer up to nine credits in an Asian lan-
Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 guage or from Asian Studies courses, and
MA Electives (approved by department chair) . . . . 5-6 earn nine Asian Studies credits from Embry-
Total Credits Required 21 Riddle.
Minor in Applied Meteorology One of the following is required:
The minor in Applied Meteorology intro- SS 110 World History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
duces the student with an interest in weather HU 145 Themes in Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
to the intriguing world of meteorology. The All of the following are required:
minor requires nine hours of WX courses LCH 101 Mandarin Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
beyond the two required courses, WX 201 LCH 102 Mandarin Chinese II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LCH 201 Mandarin Chinese III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and WX 301 (WX 352 in older catalogs), a
total of 15 hours of WX courses. Six hours -OR-
HU 199 Special Topics in Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . 3
of these classes must be higher numbered
classes than WX 301. Always check the cata- Choose two of the following:
log course descriptions for prerequisites. HU 300 World Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SS 325 International Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits SS 333 U.S.-Asian Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 201 Survey of Meteorology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HU 399 Special Topics in Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Recommended Electives for flight students:
WX 261 Applied Climatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 363 Thunderstorms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 364 Weather for Aircrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WX 365 Satellite and Radar Weather
Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Minor in Astronomy AND any three of the following:

AS 254 Aviation Legislature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Students may earn a minor in Astronomy by AS 312 Ethics in the Aviation Environment . . . . . 3
successfully completing one of the following BA 225 Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 322 Aviation Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
two options: SF 462 Health, Safety, and Aviation Law . . . . . . . 3
Option 1: Total Credits Required 15
PS 215 Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Minor in Aviation
PS 216 Physics I Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PS 208 Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Maintenance Science Airframe
PS 219 Physics III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The minor in Aviation Maintenance Science
PS 220 Physics III Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PS 301 Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Airframe will lead to a student being quali-
PS 303 Modern Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 fied for FAA testing, and upon passing the
PS 305 Modern Physics Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 required exams, becoming an FAA-certified
EP 425 Observational Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 401 Astrophysics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 mechanic with the airframe rating. The minor
requires 12 credit hours of general AMS
-OR-
EP 420 Planetary Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 coursework plus 18 credit hours of airframe-
Total Credits Required 24 specific AMS coursework. In order to receive
this minor, a minimum GPA of 2.0 must be
Option 2:
achieved in the AMS general courses and
Course Title Credits also a minimum of 2.0 in the AMS airframe
PS 150 Physics I for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 courses. For a transfer student, at least 50%
PS 160 Physics II for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 250 Physics III for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 of the courses required for this minor must
PS 253 Physics Laboratory for Engineers . . . . . . . 1 be taken at Embry-Riddle. For a student who
PS 301 Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 has completed the Aviation Maintenance
PS 303 Modern Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 305 Modern Physics Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Science Powerplant minor, or has the FAA
EP 425 Observational Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Mechanic’s Certificate with powerplant rat-
PS 401 Astrophysics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ing, only the 18 credits of airframe-specific
-OR- courses will be needed to complete this
EP 420 Planetary Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 minor.
Total Credits Required 23 Course Title Credits
Minor in Aviation Law AMS 116 Fundamentals of Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AMS 117 Tools, Materials, and Processes . . . . . . . . . 4
The minor in Aviation Law lets students AMS 118 Aircraft Familiarization and Regulations 2
explore various aviation-related legal disci- AMS 261 Aircraft Metallic Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
plines. The minor requires the student to take AMS 263 General Aviation Aircraft Systems . . . . . . 3
AS 405 and AS 414 and then an additional AMS 264 General Aviation Aircraft Electrical and
nine hours for a total of 15 credit hours. The Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 365 Transport Category Aircraft Systems . . . . 3
remaining nine hours can be earned with any AMS 366 Transport Category Aircraft Electrical
combination of other courses as listed below. and Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Required Courses: Total Credits Required 30
AS 405 Aviation Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 414 Aviation and the Administrative
Law Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Minor in Aviation Maintenance Through relevant course selection, students

Science Powerplant may either concentrate on aircraft accident
investigation or aviation safety management.
The minor in Aviation Maintenance Science Course Title Credits
Powerplant will lead to a student being quali- SF 210* Introduction to Aerospace Safety -OR-
fied for FAA testing, and upon passing the SF 201* Introduction to Health, Occupational, and
required exams, becoming an FAA-certified Transportation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 320 Human Factors in Aviation Safety . . . . . . 3
mechanic with the powerplant rating. The
minor requires 12 credit hours of general AND any three of the following:
AMS coursework plus 18 credit hours of Course Title Credits
powerplant-specific AMS coursework. In SF 330 Aircraft Accident Investigation . . . . . . . . . 3
order to receive this minor, a minimum GPA SF 335 Mechanical and Structural Factors
in Aviation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
of 2.0 must be achieved in the AMS general SF 341 Safety and Security of Airport Ground
courses and also a minimum of 2.0 in the Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS powerplant courses. For a transfer SF 345 Safety Program Management . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 350 Aircraft Crash and Emergency
student, at least 50% of the courses required Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
for this minor must be taken at Embry- SF 375 Propulsion Plant Investigation . . . . . . . . . 3
Riddle. For a student who has completed SF 435 Aircraft Crash Survival Analysis
the Aviation Maintenance Science Airframe and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 445 System Safety in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
minor, or has the FAA Mechanic’s Certificate SF 399/499 Special Topics in Aviation Safety . . . . 3
with airframe rating, only the 18 credits of Total Credits Required 15
powerplant-specific courses will be needed to
complete this minor. *AS 408 may be substituted for SF 210/SF 201 in this
minor.
Students may earn a minor in Aviation
Maintenance Science Powerplant by success- NOTE: SF 330, SF 341, and SF 345 can be used for either
fully completing the following: the Aviation Safety minor OR the Industrial Safety
minor, but NOT both.
AMS 116 Fundamentals of Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Minor in Avionics Line
AMS 117 Tools, Materials, and Processes . . . . . . . . . 4
AMS 118 Aircraft Familiarization and
Maintenance
Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 For the student interested in working in an
AMS 271 Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplants and
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 aircraft line maintenance environment, the
AMS 272 Powerplant Electrical and Instrument Aviation Maintenance Science Department
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 offers this minor in order to prepare the
AMS 274 Aircraft Turbine Powerplants and
student for working with today’s complex
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 electronic aircraft. The student will gain a
AMS 375 Repair Station Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 working knowledge of the intricacies of avi-
AMS 376 Powerplant Line Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 3 onics line maintenance from general aviation
Total Credits Required 30 to air transport through classroom theory
and lab projects. Avionics line maintenance
Minor in Aviation Safety is becoming a heavily demanded skill that
This minor has a strong aviation focus. aircraft technicians today must be capable of
accomplishing. To bring about the high qual-
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ity of maintenance required by the industry, Minor in Communication

avionics line technicians have to be knowl-
edgeable in terrestrial and satellite navigation The minor in Communication encourages an
systems, airborne and onboard communica- appreciation of communication as the basis
tion systems, surveillance systems, auto flight of shared meaning, provides interpersonal
systems, glass flight deck installations, and competencies that benefit graduates in any
the integration of all of these systems. workplace, and offers advanced coursework
The Avionics Line Maintenance Minor is in Communication required in high-skill,
offered through the Aviation Maintenance high-wage jobs. Students may earn a minor
Science Department. The courses that make in Communication by successfully complet-
up the minor are as follows: ing 21 credit hours, comprising six credits of
required coursework and 15 credits chosen
AMS 116 Fundamentals of Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 from specified electives, as seen below.
AMS 264 General Aviation Aircraft Electrical and Course Title Credits
Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 COM 225 Science and Technology
AMS 366 Transport Category Aircraft Electrical Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Instrument Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 COM 265 Introduction to News Writing . . . . . . . . . . 3
AMS 380 Radio Communication Theory
and Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AMS 384 General Aviation Avionics Systems
Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Specified Electives
AMS 388 Air Transport Avionics Systems . . . . . . . . 6 Course Title Credits
Total Credits Required 22 COM 230 Digital Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 260 Introduction to Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 268 Introduction to Sports Writing . . . . . . . . . . 3
Minor in Business Administration COM 320 Mass Communication Law and Ethics . . . 3
COM 322 Aviation and Aerospace
Students may earn a minor in Business Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Administration by successfully complet- COM 350 Environmental Communication . . . . . . . . 3
ing the following. This minor is not open to COM 360 Media Relations I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
COM 364 Visual Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
students pursuing degrees offered by the COM 410 Advanced Professional Writing . . . . . . . . . 3
College of Business. COM 411 Web Design Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits COM 412 Advanced Technical Writing . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 201 Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 COM 415 Nonverbal Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EC 200 An Economic Survey -OR- COM 460 Media Relations II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EC 210 Microeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HU 319 Advanced Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 210 Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HU 375 Nature of Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BA 220 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HU 420 Applied Cross-Cultural
BA 332 Corporate Finance I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specified Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits Required 15
*Any Upper-Level BA/EC not required.
Minor in Computational
Mathematics
The minor in Computational Mathematics is
open to all students with strong interest in
mathematics and computation. It is designed
to provide students with a strong applied
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mathematics background and knowledge in ** XX 300-400. In addition to any 300-400 level CS/SE/CEC
electives, students may take any computer-related course
the usage of computing tools to solve real- approved by the Computer and Software Engineering
world problems. Students may earn a minor Department.
in Computational Mathematics by success-
fully completing the following: Minor in Environmental Studies
MA 241 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I . . . . . 4 This course sequence is an interdisciplinary
MA 242 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II . . . . 4 program designed to provide a fundamental
MA 245 Applied Differential Equations -OR- knowledge of the natural environment and
Matrix Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4 the dimensions of human impacts. It pro-
MA 432 Linear Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 vides in-depth analysis of the relationship
MA 438 Numerical Analysis I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 between the environment, culture, and law.
MA 444 Scientific Visualization -OR-
MA 453 High Performance Scientific Computing . 3 Furthermore, it supplies knowledge about
Total Credits Required 20/21 major environmental issues surrounding
technology and technical careers. Not open to
Minor in Computer Aided Design/ AES-Environment students.
Computer Aided Manufacturing COM 350 Environmental Communication
Students may earn a minor in Computer -OR-
Aided Design/Computer Aided SS 360 Environmental Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 107 Elements of Biological Science . . . . . . . . . . 3
Manufacturing by successfully completing the PS 101 Basic Chemistry -OR-
following: PS 105 General Chemistry I -OR-
Course Title Credits PS 108 Contemporary Chemistry -OR-
PS 140 Chemistry for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
PS 142 Introduction to Environmental
EGR 305 Advanced CATIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR- PS 304 Environmental Science -OR-
CS 335 Introduction to Computer Graphics . . . . . 3 PS 309 Principles of Ecology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ME 304 Introduction to Machine Design . . . . . . . . 3
ME 424 Automation and Rapid Prototyping . . . . . 3 Total Credits Required 15-16
ME 428 Design for Manufacturing
and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Minor in Flight
The Flight minor incorporates the courses
required to obtain the FAA commercial
Minor in Computer Science pilot certificate with instrument and multi-
Students may earn a minor in Computer engine ratings. In addition to the required
Science by successfully completing the follow- flight courses, rigorous academic classes are
ing: included to provide professional pilot educa-
Course Title Credits tion in excess of the minimum FAA require-
EGR 115 Introduction to Computing for Engineers 3 ments for the associated FAA certificates.
CS 225 Computer Science II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Included is instruction in CRM, team build-
SE 300 Software Engineering Practices* . . . . . . . . 4
XX 300-400 CS/SE/CEC Electives** . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ing, resource management, communication
Total Credits Required 17 skills, and other topics associated with pilot-
ing multi-engine aircraft at the commercial
* SE 300 is a variable credit course. Students receive 4 credits (3 level.
credit lecture, 1 credit laboratory).
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Course Title Credits -OR-

AS 121 Private Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 AS 340 Instructional Design in Aviation . . . . . . . . 3
AS 221 Instrument Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SIM 410**Flight Test and Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 321 Commercial Pilot Operations . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits 9
Upper-Level AS Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
* AE 413 is acceptable for Aerospace Engineering students.
-AND-
SINGLE-ENGINE FLIGHT TRACK* **AE 415 is acceptable for Aerospace Engineering students.
FA 121 Private Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Two of the following courses are required:
FA 221 Instrument Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FA 321 Commercial Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SIM 400 Instrumentation for Flight Test . . . . . . . . . 3
FA 323 Commercial Multi Add On . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SIM 402 Introduction to Flight Testing . . . . . . . . . . 3
SIM 404* Fly-By-Wire Aircraft Simulation
-OR- and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MULTI-ENGINE FLIGHT TRACK* SIM 405 Simulation Visual Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FA 121 Private Single Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SIM 406 Aviation Simulation Systems
FA 122 Private Multi Flight with Laboratory . . . . 1 Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FA 222 Instrument Multi Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 HF 415 Human Factors and Simulation Systems . 3
FA 322 Commercial Multi Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Total Credits Required 15
*AE 432 is acceptable for Aerospace Engineering students.
*See the Advanced Standing section in the University
Academic Regulations and Procedures and the Aeronautical
Science Notes under the Aeronautical Science degree sections
Minor in High Performance
of this catalog for information pertaining to these courses and Vehicles
the awarding of credit for previously earned FAA certificates,
and an explanation of the single-engine and multi-engine flight This minor introduces students to High
tracks. Performance Vehicles. The following topics
are covered: suspension design, aerodynam-
Minor in Flight Test and ics of race cars, advanced drive systems
Simulation (such as hybrid electric drives, fuel cells, and
high-power engines), and vehicle dynamics
The minor in Flight Test and Simulation is an
and safety systems. Special topics courses on
interdisciplinary minor that draws on many
research and student projects related to the
different major fields of study with the com-
minor may be available. This minor is not
monality of aviation as a focal point. This
available to students in the High Performance
minor has been designed to be available to
Vehicle Track of Mechanical Engineering.
almost all University majors by the selec-
tion of the proper coursework. Typical major ME 303 Vehicle Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
fields of study include but are not limited to ME 304 Introduction to Machine Design . . . . . . . . 3
Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Science, -OR-
Human Factors, and Engineering Physics. AE 316 Aerospace Engineering Materials . . . . . . . 3
Students may earn a minor in Flight Test and ME 400 Vibrations and Acoustics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Simulation by completing 15 credits. -OR-
ME 405 Vehicle Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
All of the following are required: ME 409 Vehicle Aerodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AE 430 Control Systems Analysis and Design . . . 3
SIM 200 Aviation Simulation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits Required 15
SIM 300* Flight Dynamic Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-OR-
HF 310 Human Computer Interaction
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Minor in Homeland Security HF 315 Automation and Systems Issues

in Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
This minor has a strong focus on protecting HF 325 Human Factors and System Safety . . . . . . 3
HF 326 Human Performance in Extreme
the nation’s transportation infrastructure and Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
planning for, responding to, and emergency HF 330 Human Factors in Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
management of events dealing with acts of HF 335 Human Factors in Air Traffic Control . . . . 3
HF 340 Human Factors and Product Liability . . . 3
terrorism and natural and man-made disas- HF 410 Human Factors in Crew Station Design . . 3
ters. This minor complements degrees in HF 412 Simulating Humans in Complex Systems 3
safety, aeronautical science, airport manage- HF 415 Human Factors in Simulation Systems . . 3
HF 422 Applied Ergonomic Design, Analysis,
ment, communication, human factors, aero- and Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
nautics, business, or aerospace studies. This HF 440 Aerospace Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
minor requires 15 credit hours of the follow- SF 320 Human Factors in Aviation Safety . . . . . . 3
ing courses: Total Credits Required 15
HS 210 Fundamentals of Transportation Security 3 Minor in Humanities
HS 320 Homeland Security Law and Policy . . . . . 3 Students may earn a minor in Humanities
-OR-
by successfully completing 18 hours. Within
HS 325 Terrorism: Origins, Ideologies, and Goals 3 those 18 hours, students must select two
HS 310 Fundamentals of Emergency courses from the HU 140-146 series for a sub-
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 total of 6 credits.
Total Credits 15 Additionally, students must complete
four courses selected from the list below for
Minor in Human Factors a subtotal of 12 credits. Note that at least
Students may earn a minor in Human Factors one course from the following must be com-
by successfully completing the two specified pleted: HU 300, HU 305, and/or HU 310.
courses and an additional three courses from Course Title Credits
HU 300 World Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
the following list, totaling 15 credit hours. HU 302 Contemporary Issues in Science . . . . . . . . 3
Three credits of HF 299, 399, or 499 (Special HU 305 Modern Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Topics in Human Factors Psychology) and HU 310 American Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU 316 Studies in Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
any HF experimental courses at or above the HU 325 Exploring Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
300 level may be used to complete the elec- HU 330 Values and Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
tives portion of the minor with advance per- HU 335 Technology and Modern Civilization . . . . 3
mission of the department chair. HU 338 Traversing the Borders:
Interdisciplinary Explorations . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specified Courses: HU 341 World Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Title Credits HU 345 Comparative Religions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HU 355 Creative Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
- AND - Total Credits Required 18
Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HU 395/495, experimental courses in the humanities, and
399/499, Special Topics in Humanities, may be included in the
Three of the following courses are also required: minor with advance permission of the department chair.
HF 312 Ergonomics and Bioengineering . . . . . . . . 3
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Minor in Industrial Safety required keystone course, and 9 credits cho-

sen from specified electives, as seen below.
This minor exposes students to the broader
field of safety. While focusing on managing One of the following is required:
safety under OSHA, MSHA, and EPA regula- Course Title Credits
tions, which all business (aviation and non- EC 200 An Economic Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EC 211 Macroeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
aviation) in the United States must adhere SS 110 World History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
to, this minor also covers safety programs SS 120 U.S. History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
required by the FAA. SS 130 History of Aviation in America . . . . . . . . . 3
Required Courses Required Keystone Course:

SF 201 Introduction to Health, Occupational, SS 337 Globalization and World Politics . . . . . . . 3
SF 355 Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology . . . . . 3 Specified Electives (choose three):
SF 410 Design of Engineering Hazard Course Title Credits
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BA 335 International Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AND any two of the following: SS 311 U.S. Military History 1775-1900 . . . . . . . . . 3
SS 321 U.S. Military History 1900-Present . . . . . . 3
SF 315 Environmental Compliance and Safety . . 3 SS 325 International Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 320 Human Factors in Aviation Safety . . . . . . 3 SS 326 Russian-U.S. Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 330 Aircraft Accident Investigation . . . . . . . . . 3 SS 331 Current Issues in America . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 341 Safety and Security of Airport Ground SS 333 U.S.-Asian Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SS 334 Contemporary Africa and the World . . . . 3
SF 345 Safety Program Management . . . . . . . . . . 3 SS 336 The Modern Middle East
SF 365 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 in World Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SF 399/499 Special Topics in Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SS 340 U.S. Foreign Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits Required 15 SS 353 Early U.S. Foreign Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SS 363 Inter-American Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NOTE: SF 330, SF 341, and SF 345 can be used for either the Total Credits Required 15
Aviation Safety minor OR Industrial Safety minor, but NOT
both.
Minor in Physics
Minor in International Relations Students may earn a minor in Physics by
The minor in International Relations gives completing the list below. Engineering
students exposure to foreign cultures and an Physics or Space Physics students are not eli-
understanding of the complex interactions gible.
between the United States and the world. The Course Title Credits
minor benefits students by preparing them PS 150 Physics for Engineers I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
to pursue careers in the global workplace or -OR-
PS 215 Physics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
government, or to pursue graduate work in a PS 160 Physics for Engineers II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
variety of fields, including history and busi- -OR-
ness. PS 208 Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Students may earn a minor in PS 250 Physics III for Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
International Relations by successfully -OR-
completing 15 credit hours composed of PS 219 Physics III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
one lower-level Social Sciences option, the
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-OR-
PS 220 Physics III Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Minor in Space Studies
PS 303 Modern Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PS 305 Modern Physics Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The Space Studies minor provides the stu-
Upper-Level Elective* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 dent with a broad background in space flight
Total Credits Required 17 operations, space technology, and space his-
* Choose one elective from EP 320, EP 400, EP 440, PS 320, PS tory covering past, present, and future pro-
400 grams. While focused on space exploration,
the Space Studies courses also furnish insight
Minor in Psychology into the major space projects that includes
Three credits of HF 299, 399, or 499 (Special policy, planning, and outcomes. Students
Topics in Human Factors Psychology) or PSY may earn a minor in Space Studies by com-
299, 399, or 499 (Special Topics in Psychology) pleting 15 credits from the following list.
and any PSY experimental courses at or Twelve credits selected from:
above the 300 level may be used to com- Course Title Credits
plete the electives portion of the minor with SP 110 Introduction to Space Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
advance permission of the department chair. SP 200 Planetary and Space Exploration . . . . . . . 3
SP 210 Space Transportation System . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specified Courses SP 215 Space Station Systems and Operations . . 3
Course Title Credits SP 220 Life Support Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SP 300 Satellite and Spacecraft Systems . . . . . . . . 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SP 340 Russian Space Operations
PSY 350 Social Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-AND- SP 400 Introduction to Space Navigation . . . . . . . 3
HF 300 Human Factors I: Principles and SP 299/399/499 Spec. Topics in Space Studies . . . 3
Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Two of the following courses are also required: In addition, all students must complete:
BA 317 Organizational Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SP 425 Selected Topics in Space
HU 361 Interpersonal Communication . . . . . . . . . . 3 and Aerospace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HU 363 Communication and Society . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Credits Required 15
PSY 320 Aviation Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Minor in Terrorism Studies
PSY 340 Industrial-Organizational Psychology . . . 3 The AOC in Terrorism will build on
PSY 345 Training and Development . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Terrorism: Origins, Ideologies, and Goals as
PSY 365 Abnormal Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 well as on Critical Infrastructure and Risk
PSY 400 Introduction to Cognitive Science . . . . . . . 3
SS 310 Personality Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Analysis by providing a deeper explora-
SS 350 Psychology of Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . 3 tion of the roots, motivations, mechanisms,
Total Credits Required 15 and operations of terrorist cells and groups.
Courses will examine critical aspects of ter-
Three credits of HF 299, 399, or 499 or PSY 299, 399, or 499
(Special Topics in Psychology) may be substituted with rorism and counter-terrorism concepts, strate-
advance permission of the department chair. gies, and operational outcomes. Terrorism
and Emergency Management (also used in
the Emergency Management AOC), will
acquaint students with ways in which the
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discipline of emergency management adjusts

to prepare, respond, mitigate, and recover
from terrorism, and will provide a concep-
tual bridge between this AOC and the AOC
in Emergency Management. Asymmetric
Terrorism exposes the student to ways and
means by which terrorists (and counter-
terrorist activity) leverage technology and
critical thinking to achieve objectives and
Counter-Terrorism Strategy & Policy exposes
students to high-level strategic concepts
involving counter-terrorist policy and activi-
ties and involves in-depth examinations of
U.S. strategic plans and policies to achieve
homeland security objectives. Students in this
AOC will develop a senior project in terror-
ism.
Terrorism Studies Area of Concentration
HS 375 Studies in Transportation Sector
Infrastructure and Protection . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HS 380 Asymmetric Terrorism: Cyberspace,
Technology, and Innovation . . . . . . . . . . 3
HS 408 Terrorism and Emergency Management . 3
HS 425 Counter Terrorism Strategy and Policy . . 3
HS 435 International Crime and Criminal Justice 3
Total Credits 12
Minor in Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Applications
Students may earn a minor in Unmanned
Aircraft Systems Applications by successfully
completing the following.
AS 220 Unmanned Aircraft Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 235 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
and Cross-Country Data Entry . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 304 Operational Aspects of Unmanned
Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AS 315 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Robotics . . . 3
AS 403 Unmanned Sensing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Special Opportunities
Embry-Riddle Language campus life through its guest speaker series
Institute (ERLI) and through activities sponsored by its stu-
dent organization. Graduates of the Honors
The Embry-Riddle Language Institute Program are models of academic excellence
(ERLI) was established to help non-English and student leadership.
speaking prospective students and aviation Some features of the Honors Program:
professionals become more proficient in lis-
• Twelve credit hours of Honors in general
tening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. education; at least nine credit hours
In addition, English for aviation and TOEFL of Honors in the major. The Honors
preparation courses are offered every semes- Program does not automatically add
ter. credit hours to any major.
This program is offered to those who
have a TOEFL level of less than 550 or other • Honors seminars no larger than 20
demonstrated English-language deficien- students.
cies. The purpose of the program is to pre- • Honors faculty.
pare students for whom English is not the
• Guest speakers who spend time with
first language to move into Embry-Riddle
students in Honors seminars.
degree programs or other academic institu-
tions. Specific aviation courses have been • Honors housing for freshman students.
developed for aircraft maintenance, avionics, • Priority registration for classes.
aviation management, air traffic control, and
flight. More information is available by con- • Research opportunities.
tacting the ERLI Office at (386) 226-6192. • Co-op and internship opportunities.
• Summer study-abroad opportunities.
Embry-Riddle Honors Program
The Honors Program at Embry-Riddle International Programs
is highly selective, offering students an
enriched educational experience while Recognizing the unquestionable benefits of
also giving them opportunities to enhance international exposure in today’s increas-
campus and community life for others. ing globalization, Embry-Riddle offers its
Honors Program students enroll in several students a wealth of opportunities to study
general education seminars focused on rel- abroad in more than 50 destinations span-
evant, stimulating, interdisciplinary topics ning five continents worldwide. Whether
that encourage critical and creative think- it’s as short as a one-month summer venture
ing. Honors classes are small, the faculty or a two-year dual-degree program, we feel
are carefully selected, and the courses are these programs provide students with the
student-centered and discussion-oriented. experience that will greatly enhance not only
The Honors experience in the major empha- their academic and professional lives but
sizes close involvement with selected faculty, also their personal lives.
research opportunities, and individually Motivated students in good academic
tailored projects. The program also adds to standing (participation requires a minimum
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GPA of 2.5 for summer programs and 3.0 for Cooperative Education
exchange programs except under special cir-
cumstances) from the residential campuses Cooperative Education/Internship offers
have the unique opportunity to take courses qualified students an opportunity to gain
through our partner schools that will be valuable experience, explore career options,
directly applicable to their degree programs develop contacts in the industry, and earn
at Embry-Riddle. Foreign language classes college credit. Requirements and benefits
are an essential part of every program, and vary by degree program and by employer.
students at all levels of language experi- Students should discuss their co-op/intern-
ence from absolute beginners to native ship plans with their academic advisor,
speakers are encouraged to take part. In fact, Career Services program manager, and,
all of our summer programs are designed when applicable, with the co-op/internship
to accommodate students who have had faculty advisor in their degree program.
no prior foreign language experience. We One upper-level open elective credit hour
offer many opportunities to take classes is awarded for every 100 clock hours of
taught in English abroad, including special- work completed, up to a maximum of six
ized semester-long programs. For a longer credit hours in one semester. Additional
exchange commitment, we offer dual degree information, including current openings
opportunities during which students may and requirements, is available from Career
obtain both an Embry-Riddle undergradu- Services and on the Career Services Web site.
ate degree and a master-level degree from a A co-op/internship fee based on the cost of
foreign institution, simultaneously. Qualified one credit hour in a student’s degree pro-
exchange program participants could also gram is charged each semester.
have the opportunity to be placed in paid
internships with companies or research labs Reserve Officer Training Corps
abroad. Reserve Officer Training programs are sub-
ject to the control of the service branch that
Summer Study Abroad sponsors them and are operated according to
Embry-Riddle offers four to six week sum- the rules and regulations established by the
mer programs at half-price tuition, provid- service branch. These may be changed from
ing an additional incentive for students to time to time without notice or obligation.
explore other continents and advance their Not all Reserve Officer Training pro-
education. Living expenses in many of our grams are available at all University
destinations can be substantially lower campuses or locations. Students should
than in the United States, allowing students contact the Admissions Office to deter-
to save even more. Students who qualify mine program availability.
for financial aid will receive an equivalent
amount when enrolled in one of our inter-
national programs; there may also be addi-
Air Force Reserve Officer
tional scholarship and grant opportunities Training Corps
available to students who choose to study The Air Force Reserve Officer Training
abroad. Corps (Air Force ROTC) is an educational
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program designed to give men and women POC program is highly competitive, so it’s
the opportunity to become Air Force officers important to apply early in your sophomore
while completing their college degrees. The year. Check with your local Air Force ROTC
Air Force ROTC program is focused on pre- detachment for more information and the
paring cadets to become leaders in today’s availability of this program.
high-tech Air Force.
Air Force ROTC enrollment is not Finances
restricted to individuals who wish to become
commissioned officers in the U.S. Air Force. Textbooks for all Air Force ROTC courses
Students may elect to take Air Force ROTC are free. Students who have contracted with
courses for academic credit only, earning Air Force ROTC receive a tax-free subsis-
elective credits for all University degrees. tence allowance during the academic year
Any qualified student may enroll in Air of $300-$500 per month, depending on their
Force ROTC; check with your local Air Force academic year.
ROTC detachment for more information.
Air Force ROTC Scholarships
Four-Year Program Air Force ROTC offers scholarships covering
The first half of the four-year program is a student’s college education for two, three,
called the General Military Course, which or four years. Each scholarship pays up to
is offered during a student’s freshman and full tuition, laboratory fees, incidental fees,
sophomore years. This program allows stu- an annual book allowance of $900, and a
dents to try out Air Force ROTC for up to tax-free subsistence allowance of $300-$500
two years without incurring any obligation per month (see Finances). In addition to the
(unless they are on an Air Force ROTC schol- Air Force’s scholarship aid, Embry-Riddle
arship). As students attend class, they learn also offers financial incentives to new high
more about the Air Force and the historical school AFROTC scholarship winners. All
development of airpower. The last two years high school three-year AFROTC scholar-
are called the Professional Officer Course. ship recipients will receive a minimum
These junior and senior level classes cover University assurance of $15,000 during the
leadership skills, national security affairs, first year of attendance, and $5,000 in each
and preparation for active duty. subsequent year. All high school four-year
AFROTC scholarship recipients will receive
Two-Year Program a minimum University assurance of $7,500
for each year of attendance. University fund-
This program, also called the Professional ing includes any University scholarships,
Officer Course, or POC, is available to need-based grants, and awards. University
any student or veteran who has approxi- funding, in combination with funding from
mately two years of college work remaining AFROTC, cannot exceed the cost of educa-
(undergraduate, graduate, or a combination. This University assurance is offered
tion of the two). It’s especially suited for at the discretion of the University Financial
those who major in selected scientific and Aid Department, not AFROTC. High school
technical areas such as mathematics, phys- students interested in a scholarship should
ics, engineering, and computer science. The apply as soon as possible in the six-month
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application period (June 1 to December 1 of include leadership development, leadership

their senior year). Application forms for the problem-solving, tactics, physical train-
scholarship are available online at http:// ing, map reading, land navigation, rappel-
www.afrotc.com. ling, rifle marksmanship, patrolling, drill
In-college scholarship opportunities are and ceremony, military history, ethics, and
also available for students already enrolled military law. Students may earn 18 hours of
in the Air Force ROTC program. Freshmen academic credit for completing four years of
can earn three-year scholarships, while Army ROTC. The ROTC courses may also be
sophomores can earn two-year scholarships. applied toward open elective requirements
College transferees may also apply for these in degree programs. All uniforms, military
scholarships. textbooks, and equipment are issued to
All scholarship applicants must meet the Basic Military Science freshman/sophomore
following minimum requirements: cadets at no charge.
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be less than 31 years old as of December
Army Reserve Officer Training
31 of the year you will commission The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps
• Meet military and physical standards program gives students an opportunity to
acquire the skills and knowledge necessary
• Pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test for commissioning as a second lieutenant
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in the U.S. Army. The program offers a two,
three, and four-year option. The two-year
For more information, contact: option allows students with at least two aca-
AFROTC Detachment 157 demic years remaining in college to meet all
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University requirements for commissioning by attend-
600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. ing basic camp or using past military experi-
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900 ence for credit.
(386) 226-6880
http://det157.com Basic Military Science
The Basic Military Science courses are
Army Reserve Officer offered during the freshman and sophomore
Training Corps years. These courses cover military organi-
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps zation, equipment, weapons, map reading,
(ROTC) is open to both men and women, land navigation, use of compass, rank struc-
freshmen through seniors, and may lead to ture, threat, communications, leadership,
a commission as an officer in the U.S. Army. and physical training. Each course consists
Army ROTC enhances a student’s educa- of classroom instruction and a mandatory
tion by providing unique leadership and lab. Students are required to have a doctor’s
management training, along with practical statement allowing participation in college-
experiences. The curriculum is designed level physical education classes. Freshman
to be challenging, educational, and flexible and sophomore students may enroll in Basic
enough to allow students to meet scholastic Military Science classes with no obligation to
and personal goals. Classes and training the Army.
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Advanced Military Science In addition, entering freshmen who

receive three-year advance designee and
The Advanced Military Science courses are four-year Army ROTC scholarships are eli-
normally taken during the junior and senior gible to receive additional financial incen-
years. These courses specialize in small unit tives from Embry-Riddle. Army Green to
tactics, preparation and conduct of military Gold Scholarship winners may be eligible
training, military justice system, staff proce- for these incentives as well.
dures, decision making and leadership, man-
agerial concepts, problem analysis, military
All applicants must meet the following
writing, the ethics of the professional soldier, requirements:
and physical training. The courses consist • Be a U.S. citizen
of classroom instruction and a mandatory • Be under 31 years of age prior to
lab. This phase requires attendance at a five- commissioning
week National Leadership Development
Assessment Course (LDAC) held at Ft. • Meet required medical and physical
Lewis, Wash., during the summer after the standards
junior year. • Have a minimum cumulative academic
GPA of 2.50
Leaders Training Course • Have a minimum SAT score of 920 or an
A summer training program is offered for ACT composite score of 19
students without previous ROTC or military
training who will be academic juniors. A Scholarship Benefits Include
five-week course at Fort Knox, Ky., during
the summer after the sophomore year quali- • Full tuition per year
fies a student for entry into the Advanced • A subsistence allowance of $300-$500 per
Course, thus allowing completion of all month
requirements for commissioning in two
• A $600 book allowance per semester
years. Students attending the summer camp
at Fort Knox receive approximately $800.
Students receive six hours of credit for the Admission to the Basic Course
basic military science course upon comple- Admission requirements are:
tion of the Leadership Training Course. • Enrollment in a baccalaureate or
master degree program
Benefits • Must be at least 17 years of age at time of
All contracted military science students entry
receive a monthly stipend of $300-$500 per • U.S. citizen
month.
Four-year, three-year, and two-year • Must maintain full-time student status
scholarships are available to those who qual- each term
ify. The higher the student’s GPA and SAT/
ACT scores, the better their chance of being
selected as a scholarship recipient.
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Admission to the Advanced For further information contact:

Course Embry-Riddle Army ROTC
Admission requirements are: ROTC Building, Second Floor
• Successful completion of the Basic Course Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
Leader’s Training Camp or its equivalent (386) 226-6470/6437
• Successful completion of the Army fax: (386) 226-7615
physical examination email: armyrotc@erau.edu
• Selection by the professor of Military Physical Training

Science
All non-scholarship cadets are required to
• Agreement to complete the Advanced
attend physical training one day per week
Course requirements and serve on active
duty, reserve, or National Guard duty as a as part of the course grade. All scholarship
commissioned officer and Advanced Course cadets are required to
attend physical training four days per week
• Maintain a 2.00 overall academic GPA as part of the course grade. Physical train-
and a 3.00 ROTC GPA ing is normally conducted Monday, through
• Must maintain full-time student status Thursday from 5:45 a.m. to 7 a.m.
each term
Marine Corps Platoon Leaders
Army Green to Gold Course Program
If you are currently on active duty and will For freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, the
have two years of active duty before school Marine Corps offers the Platoon Leaders
starts and are accepted by Embry-Riddle as Course (PLC) program. Freshmen and
either a freshman, sophomore, or junior, you sophomores attend two six-week training
can compete for an Active Duty Green to sessions and juniors attend one 10-week ses-
Gold four, three, or two-year scholarship. sion at Quantico, Va. During the training
You must have a GT score of 110 or sessions candidates can earn from $2,100 to
higher and a cumulative grade point aver- $3,200, depending on which training session
age of 2.50 on a 4.00 grading system to be is attended. In addition, eligible candidates
eligible for the three or two-year scholarship. may apply for two financial assistance pro-
A GT score is not required for individuals grams, the Financial Assistance Program
applying for a four-year scholarship. Four- (FAP) and the College Tuition Assistance
year applicants must have a cumulative Program (CTAP). Call or visit the Web site to
grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 grading receive more information.
scale. All applicants must meet other eligibil- To be eligible for the program, the stu-
ity requirements. An SAT score totaling 920 dent must be a U.S. citizen (either native-born
or an ACT composite score of 19 is required or naturalized), with full-time enrollment in a
for three and four-year Green to Gold schol- minimum of 12 academic credits per semes-
arships. ter, and must be working toward an accred-
ited/recognized baccalaureate degree.
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The PLC Program offers two entry- Naval Reserve Officers

level paths that lead to commissioning Training Corps
as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine
Corps. The first is the Guaranteed Aviation The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
Program. Applicants must have a qualify- (NROTC) unit administers the Naval Science
ing ACT, SAT, or ASVAB score and must Program at Embry-Riddle. All students
take the Aviation Selection Test Battery enrolled in the University who are physi-
(ASTB). Those who have at least the mini- cally and mentally qualified are eligible to
mum score of 4/6 on the ASTB; pass a Class apply for entry into the NROTC Program.
1 aviation medical examination performed This program affords men and women the
at a Navy medical facility; pass a Marine opportunity to receive instruction in Navy-
Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT); and are specified courses that in conjunction with
accepted into the program by Headquarters the baccalaureate degree and U.S. citizen-
Marine Corps, will be eligible to receive a ship will qualify them for a commission in
contract guarantee. The second program is the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps. Students are
the Ground Officer Program. This program selected on their own merit to become offi-
encompasses all military occupational spe- cers in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. As
cialties not directly related to piloting air- naval officers, Embry-Riddle NROTC gradu-
craft, or guaranteed law. ates become eligible for varied careers, serv-
To be eligible for the U.S. Marine Corps ing in aviation squadrons, on surface ships,
Platoon Leaders Class Program, a student on submarines, and in special operations, or
must be enrolled full-time. Openings are in numerous subspecialties as an officer of
available for men and women with any the Marine Corps.
major who are under the age of 28. Students interested in the Embry-Riddle
Contact the Officer Selection Office at NROTC Program may compete for four-
(866) 290-2680 (toll free) or (407) 249-5873. year NROTC national scholarships prior to
matriculation. Students who join the unit
Naval Aviation Club through the NROTC College Program are
eligible to compete for other types of schol-
A dynamic Naval Aviation Club informs and arships throughout their college career.
assists students who are eager to learn about With the consent of the Professor of Naval
naval aviation careers. Membership dues Science, any student, although not enrolled
are nominal and no academic credit is con- in the NROTC Program, is eligible for enroll-
ferred. The club features guest speakers and ment in naval science courses.
aircraft from fleet squadrons, in addition Contact the NROTC department at (386)
to field trips to naval air stations, aircraft 323-8990 or nrotc@erau.edu for more infor-
carriers, and the cradle of naval aviation at mation.
Pensacola. Current Navy policy information
is made available through close liaison with Naval ROTC Four and Two-Year
Navy Recruit Command representatives. National Scholarship Programs
For more information, contact the presi-
dent of the Embry-Riddle Naval Aviation Scholarship students are appointed midship-
Club. men, U.S. Navy Reserve. The Navy pays
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for tuition, fees, and uniforms, a stipend Naval ROTC Tweeddale

for textbooks each semester, and a monthly Scholarship Program
subsistence allowance starting at $250 per
month for first-year candidates and up to The Professor of Naval Science awards two
$400 for senior students during the academic Tweeddale scholarships per year to out-
year for four-year scholarship recipients. standing Embry-Riddle students in a techni-
Four-year scholarship students are nor- cal major. The scholarship’s focus is to give
mally selected through national competi- students an opportunity to earn a commis-
tion during their senior year in high school. sion in the U.S. Navy and possibly serve as
However, students who are already enrolled a nuclear propulsion officer. The scholarship
in college but not in the NROTC Program pays the student the same benefits as the
may compete nationally for both four and four-year scholarship.
two-year scholarships. If selected for the Eligibility requirements: Candidates
two-year scholarship, the student will attend must be a U.S. citizen pursuing a science or
the Naval Science Institute in Newport, R.I., technical major and may not have previ-
for an intensive six-week training course of ously been non-selected for or dis-enrolled
naval science and military training. from any officer accession program.
Although it is not a requirement, stu- Candidates must have completed at least
dents in the NROTC Scholarship Program one semester but less than four semesters
are encouraged to pursue a major in engi- of coursework and have at least one term
neering, mathematics, chemistry, or physics of math or science complete at the time of
to meet the technological requirements of the application. Further, they must have a cumu-
Navy. Other fields of study for a major lead- lative GPA of 3.0 or higher, score at least a C
ing to a baccalaureate degree are permitted in all coursework, and have a B or better in
with the approval of the Professor of Naval calculus.
Science. Regardless of the major, every Navy Contact the NROTC department at
scholarship student must complete one year (386) 323-8990 or nrotc@erau.edu for more
of calculus and calculus-based physics. information.
Students must include certain Navy-
specified courses in their program and com- Naval ROTC College Program
plete a program of courses as prescribed by Students enrolled in the NROTC College
the Professor of Naval Science. Upon gradu- Program can compete for full scholarships
ation and successful completion of the Naval ranging from three and a half years to two
Science curriculum, the midshipman will years. Once selected for a scholarship, stu-
receive a commission as an Ensign in the dents fall under the Scholarship Program
U.S. Navy or Second Lieutenant in the U.S. described above. Students who are not
Marine Corps and will serve on active duty selected for a scholarship may be eligible for
for a minimum of five years. selection to Advanced Standing status and
Contact the NROTC department at (386) will be appointed as a midshipman prior to
323-8990 or nrotc@erau.edu for more infor- the commencement of the Advanced Course
mation. starting their junior year.
The Navy pays for uniforms and naval
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science textbooks during the four-year science and math courses.

period and, during the junior and senior Upon acceptance into this program,
years, pays the midshipman a monthly sub- the student will attend a six-week inten-
sistence allowance. Each student is selected sive course at the Naval Science Institute
for enrollment in the program through appli- in Newport, R.I., in the summer prior to
cation to the NROTC and will be selected beginning the junior year of study. Students
on the basis of past academic performance, in a five-year engineering curriculum may
potential, personal interviews, and a physi- attend the institution between their third
cal examination. A college program midship- and fourth years. The six-week summer
man acquires a military service obligation course qualifies the student for enrollment
only after entering the Advanced Course at in the NROTC Program at the junior level.
the beginning of the junior year. During the student’s attendance at the Naval
Although there are no restrictions on the Science Institute, the Navy provides room
major college program students may pursue, and board, books, uniforms, transportation
it is highly recommended that they pursue a from home and return, and also pays the
course of study similar to that of scholarship student a monthly stipend. Upon successful
students. Students must also include in their completion of the course, the student will
program certain Navy-specified courses return to the University and participate as a
and a program of courses in naval science. scholarship student in the NROTC program.
Students, upon graduation and successful Students, upon graduation and successful
completion of the Naval Science curriculum, completion of the Naval Science curriculum,
receive a commission as an Ensign in the receive a commission as an Ensign in the
U.S. Navy or as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy or as a Second Lieutenant in the
U.S. Marine Corps and will serve on active U.S. Marine Corps and will serve on active
duty for a minimum of five years. duty for a minimum of five years.
Contact the NROTC department at (386) Contact the NROTC department at (386)
323-8990 or nrotc@erau.edu for more infor- 323-8990 or nrotc@erau.edu for more infor-
mation. mation.
Naval ROTC Two-Year College Naval ROTC Summer Training

Program (Non-Scholarship) The NROTC Scholarship Program students
NROTC offers a two-year non-scholarship are required to complete training of approxi-
program that is designed specifically for mately four to six weeks during each of
students commencing their third year of col- the three summer recesses. During the first
lege who were not enrolled in the NROTC summer period, each scholarship student
program during their freshman and sopho- receives instruction in aviation training,
more years. Applications must be submitted marine combat training, surface warfare
during the sophomore year by March 1 to indoctrination, and submarine indoctrina-
permit processing, personal interviews, and tion either in Norfolk, Va., or San Diego,
a physical examination. Qualifications for Calif. The second summer training is per-
acceptance into this program include dem- formed aboard operational ships of the U.S.
onstrated ability to complete college-level fleet from an enlisted service member’s
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perspective. During the third summer, can- neration will be paid to you for the last three
didates for U.S. Navy commissions will years of school, if you are working toward
perform training aboard operational ships a technical degree, or for the last two years
from a junior officer’s perspective. The stu- of school for a nontechnical degree. This
dents who qualify for nuclear propulsion program can provide you with more than
training may elect to cruise on nuclear- $68,000.
powered ships or submarines. Some mid- This is not ROTC. There are no drills,
shipmen cruise with allied navies through and uniforms are not required. All majors
the Midshipman Foreign Exchange Program. are eligible. After graduation, you will pro-
Transportation costs to and from the training ceed to Naval Station Newport, R.I., for
sites, subsistence, quarters, and monthly pay Officer Candidate School. After 14 weeks,
will be paid to every participating student. you will be commissioned an Ensign in the
The candidates for U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Navy. The NROTC department can
commissions will perform training at the offer more information and contact informa-
U.S. Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Va. The tion for the Navy Officer Recruiter.
Marine Option NROTC Summer Training Contact the NROTC department at (386)
Program is designed to prepare midshipmen 323-8990 or nrotc@erau.edu for more infor-
for appointment to commissioned grade mation.
by providing basic military instruction and
physical training. An evaluation of midship- Nuclear Propulsion Officer
men is made to ensure that they possess the Candidate Program
leadership, academic, and physical qualifica-
tions required for appointment to commis- Two and a half years prior to college gradu-
sioned grade in the Marine Corps. ation, future nuclear power officers can enter
Contact the NROTC department at (386) the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate
323-8990 or nrotc@erau.edu for more infor- Program (NUPOC). This program offers
mation. you a monthly stipend from $2,990 to $5,000
per month for up to 30 months depend-
U.S. Navy Bachelor Degree ing on location, a $15,000 selection bonus,
and an additional $2,000 bonus upon com-
Completion Program pleting nuclear propulsion training. After
The U.S. Navy offers a Bachelor’s Degree completion of the 12-week course at Officer
Completion Program with a guaranteed Candidate School, nuclear power officers
career specialty contract. This program is then begin training at the Naval Nuclear
open to all Embry-Riddle students who are Power Training Command (NNPTC) in
U.S. citizens, will be at least 18 but not more Charleston, S.C. This 24-week course helps
than 29 at graduation, meet Navy physical students understand the complex nature of
standards, have a 2.7 GPA (GPA waivers are nuclear propulsion through a broad back-
possible), and have completed at least 30 ground on theory and operations mechan-
semester hours. If selected you will enlist ics. Once you’ve successfully completed
in the Navy and receive active-duty pay, NNPTC, you’ll begin training at a Nuclear
allowances, and benefits; the student will Power Training Unit for real-life work on an
not attend Navy Basic Training. This remu- actual operating reactor. You’ll work at all
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junior watch stations and eventually assume used in the Embry-Riddle pilot-training
the role of engineering officer of the watch fleet. The curriculum, facilities, equipment,
in charge of the entire plant. Submarine and instructional staff are fully approved
nuclear-trained officers attend Submarine under the Code of Federal Regulations
Basic Course, a 12-week course that will (CFR) Title 14 Part 147. Embry-Riddle holds
familiarize you with submarine safety and Air Agency Certificate No. NX4T404M
operations and all of the necessary aspects and FAA Repair Station Certificate No.
of submarine life as an officer. Surface ship NX42404M.
nuclear power officers will first attend offi-
cer candidate school, complete a sea tour, Avionics Line Maintenance
and attend Surface Warfare Officer School Specialization Program
prior to receiving nuclear power training. The Avionics Line Maintenance program
The NROTC department can offer more gives the student the training needed
information and contact information for the to successfully obtain the FCC General
Navy Officer Recruiter. Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL)
Contact the NROTC department at (386) as well as advanced avionics training using
323-8990 or nrotc@erau.edu for more infor- current industry standards and procedures.
mation. Students will cover basic wiring and elec-
tronics concepts, system installations, and
Aviation Maintenance Science advanced avionics line maintenance trouble-
shooting.
Airframe and Powerplant Technician Sources of Information
Certification Program For general academic and admissions infor-
The Airframe and Powerplant Technician mation regarding the Aviation Maintenance
Certification program gives the student the Science programs:
training required to qualify for the Federal
Aviation Maintenance Science Dept.
Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe Embry-Riddle Aeronautical university
and Powerplant Technician Certification. 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
The 16-month program, offered only at the Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Daytona Beach Campus, presents a carefully (386) 226-7617 - or - (877) 904-3746
selected blend of theory and practical appli- fax: (386) 226-6778
cations that qualifies the student to take the http://www.embryriddle.edu/amt
FAA certification examinations.
Students perform repairs and overhaul
engines and accessories, including those
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Undergraduate Course Descriptions

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University course offerings are listed in alphabetical order,
according to the course designations below.
AE Aerospace Engineering CS Computer Science MA Mathematics

AEL Aerospace Electronics EC Economics ME Mechanical
AF Air Force Aerospace EE Electrical Engineering Engineering
Studies EGR Engineering MSL Military Science and
AMS Aviation Maintenance EL Electronics Leadership
Science NSC Naval Science
EP Engineering Physics
AS Aeronautical Science PE Physical Education
ES Engineering Science
AT Air Traffic Control PS Physical Science
FA Flight-Academic
AVT Avionics Technology PSY Psychology
HON Honors
BA Business SE Software Engineering
Administration HF Human Factors
HS Homeland Security SF Safety Science
CE Cooperative Education
HU Humanities SIM Simulation
CEC Computer Engineering
IT Information SP Space Studies
CIV Civil Engineering
Technology SS Social Sciences
COM Communication
LCH Languages SYS Systems Engineering
UNIV College Success
WX Applied Meteorology
Courses numbered 001–099 are basic skills Course numbers ending in 95 designate
courses and do not apply toward degree time-limited offerings, such as those taught
requirements. Courses numbered 100–299 by a visiting lecturer. Course numbers end-
are lower-division courses and are generally ing in 96 or 97 identify special sequential
taken in the freshman and sophomore years. courses. Those ending in 98 provide stu-
Many lower-division courses serve as pre- dents with a unique, collective program of
requisites for other coursework, so students learning activities supervised by a profes-
are urged to plan ahead to meet necessary sor. Courses ending in 99 denote individual
prerequisites. Courses numbered 300–499 are study between professor and student.
upper-division courses, reflecting advanced Numbers in parentheses, immediately
levels of technical skills and disciplinary following course titles and numbers, indi-
knowledge. Upper-division work is gener- cate lecture and laboratory hours that a class
ally taken in the junior and senior years. meets each week. For example, (3,3) signifies
Only the dean of a college, or an appointed that the course consists of three lecture hours
designee, may waive corequisite and prereq- and three laboratory hours weekly.
uisite requirements. The University reserves The following courses are not necessarily
the right to administratively drop a student offered every term, nor are they offered at all
from a course in which prerequisite require- campus locations.
ments have not been met.
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Course Descriptions
Aerospace Engineering scaling effects, tunnel wall corrections, data acquisi-

tion, and data reduction as well as good experimental
A grade of C or better is required in MA 241, MA practices. The Experimental Aerodynamics Lab AE
242, PS 150, PS 160, and PS 250 for entry into all AE 315 must be taken during the same semester as AE
courses. A passing grade in all prerequisite courses or 314.
department consent is required for entry into all AE Prerequisite: COM 221.
courses. Corequisite: AE 301.
AE 301 AE 315
Aerodynamics I (3,0) Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory (0,3)
3 Credits 1 Credit
The atmosphere. Incompressible and compressible This laboratory consists of a sequence of experi-
one-dimensional flow. Airspeed measurement. Two- ments that demonstrate basic aerodynamic theory
dimensional potential flow. Circulation theory of while developing skills in the use of classic and
lift. Thin airfoil theory. Viscous flow. Boundary lay- modern experimental apparatus, the practice of
ers. Finite wing theory. Drag in incompressible flow. good experimental technique, and the writing of
Wing-body interactions. experimental reports. Specific experiments depend on
Prerequisites: ES 204, ES 206. apparatus availability and instructor preference. The
Corequisite: ES 305. Experimental Aerodynamics Lab, AE 315, must be
taken during the same semester as AE 314.
AE 302 Prerequisite: COM 221.
Aerodynamics II (3,0) Corequisite: AE 301.
3 Credits
Laminar and turbulent flows, transition point, deter- AE 316
mination of skin friction drag on an airfoil. Obtaining Aerospace Engineering Materials (3,0)
equations for streamline, for particle path, and for 3 Credits
streakline in a flow field. Compressible flow, shock Structure, properties, and processing of engineering
waves, thermodynamics of gas flow. Reversible and materials. Crystal structure, defects, imperfections,
irreversible processes. Changes in pressure, density, and strengthening mechanisms. Mechanical proper-
and temperature across shock waves. Isentropic duct ties, fracture mechanics, fatigue and creep, and mate-
flow and flow through a nozzle. Static performance rial failures. Phase diagrams and transformations.
and maneuvers in flight. Propeller theory. Degradation of materials. Characteristics of ferrous
Prerequisite: AE 301. and nonferrous metals and alloys, ceramics, poly-
mers, and composite materials. Emphasis on materi-
AE 313 als and processes used in the aerospace industry.
Space Mechanics (3,0) Prerequisites: ES 202, PS 105/PS 105L or PS 140/141.
3 Credits
This course presents the vector-based solution of the AE 318
two-body problem and the solution for the position Aerospace Structures I (3,0)
and time problem (Kepler’s equations). These are 3 Credits
used to analyze orbits, satellite launch, ground tracks, Methods of stress analysis of statically determinate
orbit transfer, interplanetary trajectories, and intercep- lightweight structural systems. Applications include
tion and rendezvous. Using three-dimensional vec- space structures and semimonocoque structures.
tor dynamics, the motion and stability of rigid and Inertia force and load factor computation. Topics in
semi-rigid spacecraft are studied as are the means for applied elasticity. Three-dimensional beam bending.
controlling spacecraft orientation. Shear flow. Materials considerations. Finite element
Prerequisite: ES 204. modeling and computer-aided analysis.
Prerequisite: ES 202.
AE 314
Experimental Aerodynamics (1, 0) AE 350
1 Credit Project Engineering (3,0)
This course supports the Experimental Aerodynamics 3 Credits
lab by providing lectures based in practice and theory. Role of the engineer in project management with
Topics include wind tunnel design, instrumentation, emphasis on systematic evaluation of the benefits
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and costs of projects involving engineering design space vehicle testing through instrumentation, data
and analysis. Proposal preparation and presentation, acquisition, and data reduction. Test plans and design
engineering contracts, negotiation techniques. Value are utilized. The Structures and Instrumentation
engineering. Laboratory, AE 417, must be taken during the same
Prerequisite: Junior class standing or consent of the semester as AE 416.
instructor. Prerequisites: AE 316, COM 221, EE 335/336.
AE 408 AE 417
Turbine and Rocket Engines (3,0) Aerospace Structures and Instrumentation
3 Credits Laboratory (0,3)
A study of gas turbine and rocket engines. Topics 1 Credit
include control volumes, conservation equations, Principles of modern aerospace vehicle testing and
combustion processes, efficiencies, fuel consump- instrumentation. Basic electrical measurements and
tion, nozzle flow, diffusers, ideal and real ramjets, gas devices such as strain gages, piezoelectric sensors,
turbine engines, performance of rocket vehicles, and and thermocouples. Topics could include measure-
solid and liquid propellant rocket motors. ment of fluid pressure and flow; temperature; thermal
Prerequisite: AE 302. and transport properties; strain; motion; vibration;
force and torque. Experimental static and dynamic
AE 409 analysis of structures. Processing and analyzing
experimental data; report writing and data presenta-
Aircraft Composite Structures (3,1.5) tion. The Structures and Instrumentation Laboratory,
3 Credits AE 417, must be taken during the same semester as
Introduction to reinforced plastic composite structural AE 416.
materials and their use in modern aircraft. Discussion
of basic material properties, testing procedures, Prerequisites: AE 316, COM 221, EE 335/336.
design and analysis using classical lamination theory,
and fabrication techniques, including some hands-on AE 418
demonstrations. Aerospace Structures II (3,0)
Prerequisites: ES 202, AE 316. 3 Credits
Continuation of AE 318. Methods of computer-aided
AE 413 deflection and stress analysis of redundant lightweight
structural systems by means of virtual work principles
Airplane Stability and Control (3,0) and their energy counterparts. Introduction to finite
3 Credits element theory. Buckling considerations. Applications
Development of longitudinal, lateral, and directional include space structures and semimonocoque struc-
stability and control equations. Control surface tures.
design. Control effectiveness and size requirements.
Dynamic control theory. Handling characteristics and Prerequisite: AE 318.
maneuvering stability of aircraft.
Corequisite: AE 302.
AE 420
Aircraft Preliminary Design (3,3)
AE 415 4 Credits
Airplane conceptual design principles are developed
In-Flight Laboratory (3,1.5) to meet modern aerodynamic, propulsion, structural,
3 Credits and performance specifications. A complete airplane is
Development of longitudinal and lateral-directional, designed, resulting in a design package consisting of
static and dynamic stability and excess power, rate of specifications, aerodynamic calculations, inboard pro-
climb, turn rate, and load factor performance theory, file drawing, weight and balance, general arrangement
with laboratory concept validations. drawing, aerodynamic drag analysis, and complete
Prerequisite: AE 413. performance report.
Prerequisites: AE 302, AE 314, AE 315.
AE 416 Corequisite: AE 413.
Aerospace Structures and Instrumentation (1,0)
1 Credit
Lecture-based course to support the Structures and
Instrumentation Laboratory. Course emphasizes aero-
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AE 421 AE 432
Aircraft Detail Design (3,3) Flight Dynamics and Control (3,0)
4 Credits 3 Credits
Principles of aircraft detail and component part Aircraft equations of motion. State variable repre-
design, manufacture, and production are covered sentation of the equations of motion. Longitudinal
along with projects to give actual experience in the motion (stick fixed) and lateral motion (stick fixed).
design of aircraft components. Carries the design of Aircraft response to atmospheric inputs. Automatic
an airplane from the general layout to the design of control theory. Application of classical and modern
its detail parts and the design of necessary tools. control theory to aircraft autopilot design.
Prerequisites: AE 316, AE 418, AE 420. Prerequisite: AE 413.
AE 425 AE 433
Aircraft Acoustics and Noise Control (3,0) Aerodynamics of the Helicopter (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
Sound wave characteristics, levels, and directivity. The development of rotating-wing aircraft and the
Hearing and psychological effects of noise. Noise con- helicopter. Hovering theory and vertical flight per-
trol criteria and regulations. Instrumentation. Noise formance analysis. Auto-rotation, physical concepts
sources. Acoustics of walls, barriers, and enclosures. of blade motion and control, aerodynamics and per-
Acoustical materials and structures. Noise characteris- formance of forward flight. Blade stall, stability, and
tics of jet and propeller aircraft, including helicopters. vibration problems. Design problems.
Prerequisite: AE 301. Prerequisites: AE 302, MA 441.
AE 426 AE 434
Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics (3,0) Spacecraft Control (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
Fundamentals of spacecraft attitude dynamics. A review of spacecraft equations of motion and state
Three-dimensional rigid-body kinematics. Stability variable representation of the equations of motion.
and dynamics of symmetric and tri-inertial bod- Automatic control theory, the classical approach as
ies. Attitude, nutation, and spin-control maneuvers well as the modern control approach. Attitude control
for spin-stabilized spacecraft. Effects of energy dis- with thrusters, attitude control with reaction wheels,
sipation. Momentum-biased spacecraft dynamics. and attitude stabilization with spin. Attitude control
Stability, modeling, and simulation of spin-stabilized during thrust maneuvers. Control of translational
and momentum-biased spacecraft. Elements of three- motion.
axis stabilized spacecraft. Effects of gravity gradient, Corequisite: AE 426.
solar radiation pressure, atmospheric drag, and mag-
netic torque on spacecraft attitude. AE 435
Prerequisite: AE 313. Air-Breathing Propulsion Preliminary Design
(3,3)
AE 427 4 Credits
Spacecraft Preliminary Design (3,3) This course is concerned with the preliminary design,
4 Credits subject to specifications, of an air-breathing engine for
Spacecraft preliminary design principles are devel- aircraft propulsion. A complete engine is designed and
oped to meet mission objectives. A complete space- presented with proposed engine layout, cycle calcula-
craft is designed, resulting in a design package tions, installed performance, and engine sizing infor-
consisting of specifications; calculations; CAD draw- mation. Calculations demonstrating that the proposed
ings; weight and various subsystem budgets; and a engine satisfies requirements are also presented.
series of trade studies, reviews, and design reports. Corequisite: AE 408 or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: AE 426.
AE 440
Air-Breathing Propulsion Detail Design (3,3)
4 Credits
This course is concerned with the design of the vari-
ous components of an air-breathing engine, starting
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with the general layout. The students are grouped into

teams and each team is charged with the design of a AEL 313
major component (inlet, fan, compressor, combustor, Airborne Electronics Maintenance Operations
turbine, nozzle, support systems). The components are (0,6)
then integrated to verify that they function together. 2 Credits
Prerequisite: AE 435 or permission of the instructor. A practical application of theory to the test, evalua-
tion, and support of airborne electronics systems.
AE 445 Prerequisites: EL 301, EL 303, and EL 307.
Spacecraft Detail Design (3,3) Corequisites: AEL 311 and AEL 312.
4 Credits
Principles of spacecraft detail and subsystem design, AEL 315
analysis, modeling, manufacture, and test are covered Linear Systems and Signals Analysis (3,0)
and incorporated into projects to give actual experi- 3 Credits
ence in the detail design and integration of spacecraft An intensive study of linear electronic circuits and
subsystems and systems. Integration of multiple sub- signals using practical, theoretical, and mathemati-
systems into a single functional model is a key com- cal approaches. Topics include time and frequency
ponent of the course. domain analysis of discrete and continuous time
Prerequisites: AE 318, AE 426, AE 427. systems, and the use of the Fourier, Laplace, and
Corequisite: AE 434. Z-transforms to analyze and design these systems for
communications and aerospace electronics applica-
AE 399, 499 tions.
Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering Prerequisites: EL 307, MA 245, and PS 250.
1-6 Credits
Individual independent or directed studies of selected AEL 316
topics in aerospace engineering. Elements of Engineering Design and Laboratory
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and the Procedures (2,3)
department chair. May be repeated with a change of 3 Credits
content. This course is intended to familiarize the student with
various theoretical and empirical design procedures
including CAD/CAE to translate these designs into
Aerospace Electronics laboratory breadboard hardware and to observe and
practice acceptable laboratory investigative proce-
AEL 311 dures. The student will be required to provide and
Airborne Pulse Systems (3,0) use an engineering laboratory notebook throughout
this course. Project documentation will include a
3 Credits
final, scholarly, written engineering report.
A technical study of airborne pulse systems to include
distance-measuring equipment and secondary radar Prerequisite: EL 307.
to include their operation and support. Corequisite: AEL 315.
Prerequisites: EL 301, EL 303, and EL 307.
Corequisite: AEL 313. AEL 321
Advanced Communications Systems Analysis
AEL 312 (4,0)
Airborne Communications and Navigation 4 Credits
Systems (3,0) An advanced course in communications techniques.
Topics include modulation, filtering, distortion, spec-
3 Credits
tral density and correlation, digital coding, random
A technical study of communications and navigation
processes, noise, and optimization with aerospace
systems to include their operation and support.
applications.
Prerequisites: EL 301, EL 303, and EL 307.
Prerequisites: AEL 315 and AEL 316.
Corequisite: AEL 313.
Corequisites: AEL 322, AEL 323, and AEL 324.
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AEL 322 AEL 404

Advanced Communications, Microwave, and Airborne Electronics Maintenance Operations II
Control Systems Analysis Laboratory (0,3) (0,6)
1 Credit 2 Credits
The practical application of communications, micro- An advanced study of support operations for air-
wave, and control system theory using applicable borne electronics systems to include practice, installa-
hardware and software. tion, regulation, and maintenance techniques.
Corequisites: AEL 321, AEL 323, and AEL 324. Prerequisite: AEL 313.
Corequisites: AEL 401, AEL 402, and AEL 403.
AEL 323
Applied Control System Analysis (2,0) AEL 411
2 Credits Communication and Navigation Systems (3,0)
An intensive study of linear feedback control sys- 3 Credits
tems using established analytical approaches. Topics A comprehensive study of airborne electronics com-
include system designation, response, stability, and munications and navigation systems to include their
compensation techniques with electronic and aircraft design and operation.
applications. Prerequisites: AEL 321, AEL 323, and AEL 324.
Prerequisite: AEL 315.
Corequisites: AEL 321, AEL 322, and AEL 324. AEL 412
Surveillance and Control Systems (3,0)
AEL 324 3 Credits
Microwave and Radar System Analysis (2,0) A comprehensive study of airborne surveillance and
2 Credits control systems to include their design and operation.
An advanced course in microwave theory and radar Prerequisites: AEL 321, AEL 323, and AEL 324.
with application to airborne systems.
Prerequisite: AEL 315. AEL 413
Corequisites: AEL 321, AEL 322, and AEL 323. Satellite Communications and Navigation
Systems (4,0)
AEL 401 4 Credits
Airborne Surveillance Systems (3,0) A comprehensive study of satellite navigation and
3 Credits communication systems to include their design, oper-
A technical study of airborne surveillance systems to ation, and application.
include their operation and support. Prerequisite: AEL 321.
Prerequisites: AEL 311 and AEL 312.
AEL 414
AEL 402 System Test and Evaluation Laboratory (0,3)
Airborne Electronics System Integration (3,0) 1 Credit
3 Credits A familiarization with state-of-the-art test systems
A technical study of airborne system integration to used in the evaluation of airborne electronic compo-
include system operation and support. nents and systems.
Prerequisites: AEL 311 and AEL 312. Corequisites: AEL 411 and AEL 412.
Corequisite: AEL 401.
AEL 421
AEL 403 Aerospace Electronic System Integration and
Advanced Space and Airborne Electronics Design (3,0)
Systems (3,0) 3 Credits
3 Credits Design applications in aerospace electronic system
A technical study of space and airborne electronic sys- integration in current airborne vehicles. Subjects
tems to include their operation and support. include package design, vehicle mainframe effects on
design, FAA regulations and certification, agencies
Prerequisites: AEL 311, AEL 312. involved in the design, licensing, and standardization
of aerospace systems, and manufacturer specifica-
tions.
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Prerequisites: AEL 411, AEL 412, and AEL 413.
AF 101L/AF 102L
AEL 422 Leadership Laboratory (0,2)
Integrated Logistics Support (3,0) 0 Credit
3 Credits Consists of Air Force customs, courtesies, leadership,
An intensive study of logistics engineering in aero- teamwork, field training orientation, drill, and cer-
space. Study to include reliability, maintainability, and emonies. Includes a mandatory physical fitness pro-
product support engineering. gram. These courses are graded Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite: MA 412.
AF 201
AEL 423 The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power
Test System Development Laboratory (0,3) (General Military Course) (1,0)
1 Credit
1 Credit
The AF 201 course is designed to examine the aspects
A familiarization with test and evaluation system
of air and space power through a historical perspec-
development for airborne systems using industry-
tive. Using this perspective, the course covers a time
applicable generic test hardware and software.
period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the air
Prerequisites: AEL 411, AEL 412, and AEL 414. and space applications employed at the beginning
Corequisite: AEL 421. of the Cold War. Historical examples are studied to
extrapolate the fundamentals of air power, including
AEL 424 the tenets of air and space power, principles of war,
Senior Project (2,2) and Air Force competencies, functions, and doctrine.
In addition, the students will continue to discuss the
3 Credits
importance of the Air Force core values through the
Capstone project that includes the use of theory and
use of operational examples and historical Air Force
practice learned to design and implement a space or
leaders, and will continue to develop their communi-
airborne electronic system.
cation skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for
Prerequisite or Corequisite: AEL 421. AFROTC cadets and complements this course by pro-
viding cadets with followership experiences.
Air Force Aerospace Studies AF 202
AF 101 The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power
(General Military Course) (1,0)
The Foundation of the U.S. Air Force (General 1 Credit
Military Course) (1,0) Continuation of AF 201. This course continues to
1 Credit explore Air Force history, beginning with the Vietnam
A survey course designed to introduce students to the era and culminating with the modern air and space
U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training applications employed during Operations Iraqi and
Corps. Featured topics include mission and organiza- Enduring Freedom. A weekly Leadership Laboratory
tion of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, is mandatory.
military customs and courtesies, and Air Force officer Corequisite: AF 202L.
career opportunities. Leadership Laboratory is man-
datory for Air Force ROTC cadets and complements AF 201L/AF 202L
this course by providing cadets with followership
experiences. Leadership Laboratory (0,2)
0 Credit
Corequisite: AF 101L.
Consists of Air Force customs, courtesies, leadership,
teamwork, drill, ceremonies, and field training ori-
AF 102 entation. Includes a mandatory physical fitness pro-
The Foundation of the U.S. Air Force (1,0) gram. These courses are graded Pass/Fail.
1 Credit
Continuation of AF 101. Topics include Air Force
core values, leadership principles, group leadership
dynamics, and an introduction to communication
skills. A weekly Leadership Laboratory is mandatory.
Corequisite: AF 102L.
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AF 301 AF 402

Air Force Leadership Studies (Professional Preparation for Active Duty (Professional
Officer Course) (3,0) Officer Course) (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
A study of leadership, management fundamentals, Continuation of AF 401. A weekly Leadership
professional knowledge, Air Force personnel evalua- Laboratory is mandatory.
tion systems, leadership ethics, and the communica- Corequisite: AF 402L.
tion skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case
studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and AF 401L/AF 402L
management situations as a means of demonstrating Leadership Laboratory (0,2)
and exercising practical applications of the concepts
0 Credit
being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory
Provides advanced leadership experiences in officer-
complements this course by providing advanced
type activities, giving students the opportunity
leadership experience in officer-type activities, giving
to apply leadership and management principles.
students the opportunity to apply the leadership and
Includes a mandatory physical fitness program. These
management principles of this course.
courses are graded Pass/Fail.
AF 302 Prerequisites: Completion of the General Military Course
or Two-Year Program selection and/or approval of the
Air Force Leadership Studies (Professional professor of Aerospace Studies.
Officer Course) (3,0)
3 Credits AF 403L/AF 404L
Continuation of AF 301. A weekly Leadership
Laboratory is mandatory. Leadership Laboratory (0,2)
Corequisite: AF 302L. 0 Credit
Mandatory. Provides advanced leadership experi-
AF 301L/AF 302L ences in officer-type activities. Includes a mandatory
physical fitness program.
Leadership Laboratory (0,2) Prerequisite: Completion of the POC. These courses are
0 Credit graded Pass/Fail.
Provides advanced leadership experience in officer-
type activities, giving students the opportunity
to apply leadership and management principles.
Includes a mandatory physical fitness program. These
courses are graded Pass/Fail.
AMS 101
Prerequisites: Completion of the General Military Course
or Two-Year Program selection and/or approval of the Maintenance Mathematics and Physics (10,0)
professor of Aerospace Studies. 2 Credits
The fundamentals of mathematics and physics as
AF 401 applied to an aviation format that includes technical
math (fractions, decimals, ratio, geometry, formu-
Preparation for Active Duty (Professional lae, and proportions) and basic concepts of aviation
Officer Course) (3,0) applied physics (atmospheric properties, thermody-
3 Credits namics, fluid power, heat, power, work, machines,
Examines the national security process, regional stud- and sound).
ies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doc-
trine. Special topics of interest focus on the military AMS 102
as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian
control of the military, preparation for active duty,
Aircraft Familiarization (10,0)
and current issues affecting military professional- 2 Credits
ism. Continued emphasis is given to the refinement Theory of aerodynamics and corrosion control involv-
of communication skills. An additional Leadership ing the physical properties necessary as well as the
Laboratory complements this course by providing types of structures and airplanes they are found in is
advanced leadership management principles. discussed along with the associated safety procedures
Corequisite: AF 401L. and aircraft ground operations found in today’s avia-
tion profession.
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ance relationships. The classroom theory is reinforced

AMS 103 with laboratory projects.
Tools, Materials, and Processes (8,7)
2 Credits AMS 117
The development of skills in the use of basic mechan- Tools, Materials and Processes (4.25,4.25)
ic’s hand tools, hardware, safety methods, and the 4 Credits
fabrication and installation of fluid lines and fittings An introduction to the tools, hardware, and materi-
through the introduction of tools, hardware, and als used in aircraft maintenance and repair. Various
materials used in aircraft maintenance and repair. methods of nondestructive testing are studied and
Also, various methods of nondestructive testing are performed. Principles of corrosion control are studied
studied and applied to various practical situations. and applied. Understand the information found in
aircraft drawings, blueprints, charts, and graphs.
AMS 111
Regulations, Documentation, and Drawing AMS 118
(15,0) Aircraft Familiarization and Regulations (5,1.75)
3 Credits 2 Credits
A presentation of the privileges and limitations of This course is a familiarization course in terminol-
the FAA’s Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Parts ogy, basic aerodynamics, and human factors. The
43, 65, and 91 pertinent to aircraft maintenance course also offers a comprehensive summary of the
and the associated documents, publications, and privileges and limitations of the Federal Aviation
records applicable to the maintenance technician. Administration’s (FAA) Federal Aviation Regulations
Also included is weight and balance for aircraft. Also (FAR, Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations) parts 43,
introduced is basic mechanical drawing and blueprint 65, and 91 as well as other regulations pertinent to
reading for the technician. aircraft maintenance. The course identifies the associ-
ated documents, publications, and records applicable
AMS 112 to the maintenance technician. AMS 118 also identifies
Fundamentals of Electricity (8,7) the standards for aircraft ground operation, move-
3 Credits ment, and associated safety procedures in addition to
An introduction to direct and alternating current elec- the concepts and computation of aircraft weight and
tricity, electrical circuit design and measuring devices, balance.
transformers, and electronic devices and applications.
Emphasis will be on voltage, current, resistance, and AMS 121
impedance relationships. Lectures are reinforced with Electrical Power Systems I (5,5)
laboratory projects. 2 Credits
The theory behind aircraft wiring, basic electrical
AMS 115 lighting in airframe systems, and DC electrical power
Aviation Mathematics and Physics (5.5, 0) systems, generators, and batteries is developed in
2 Credits depth through the use of laboratory projects and
This course covers the fundamentals of mathematics classroom material.
and physical sciences appropriate to the training of Prerequisite: AMS 112.
the aviation maintenance technician. The math topics
include fractions, decimals, ratio, geometry, formulae, AMS 122
and proportions. The aviation physics topics include Metallic Structures (10,10)
atmospheric properties, thermodynamics, fluid
2 Credits
power, heat, power, work, basic machines, and sound.
A study of aircraft metallic structures with empha-
sis on aluminum sheet metal applications and their
AMS 116 manufacture, repair, and inspection. Through an
Fundamentals of Electricity (4.75,4) intensive lab project and in-depth theory discussions,
4 Credits the student will come to understand metal-working
This course covers direct and alternating current processes and skills necessary for airworthy manu-
electricity, electrical circuit design, measuring devices, facture and repair. Also included are aircraft painting
transformers, solid state and logic devices. Emphasis and finishing materials.
is placed on voltage, current, resistance, and imped- Prerequisites: AMS 101, AMS 102, AMS 103, AMS 111.
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aviation aircraft are covered in theory and applied

AMS 123 on Embry-Riddle flight line aircraft. This includes
Instruments and Avionics (8,2) rigging and assembly techniques that are found in
2 Credits current general aviation and jet-type aircraft. Also
An overview of current aviation electronic systems included are basic welding techniques and welding
(avionics), electromechanical instrumentation, and repairs, gas and electric.
antenna installation practices. Additional theory of Prerequisites: AMS 103, AMS 111, AMS 112.
today’s electronic instruments and flight management
systems, including autopilot, will also be discussed. AMS 243
Prerequisites: AMS 102, AMS 112. Electrical Power Systems II (9,8.5)
3 Credits
AMS 131 The maintenance, repair, and overhaul of electrical
Composite Materials and Processes (6.5,6) power system components and advanced aircraft
2 Credits electrical systems are addressed in the classroom
The fabrication, repair, finishing, and safety prac- and the laboratory. Jet-type aircraft systems found in
tices relating to plastic, composite, wood, and fabric current production aircraft are covered through class-
materials found in current structural applications on room and computer-based instruction.
aircraft. Labs involve the student with component Prerequisites: AMS 103, AMS 111, AMS 121.
manufacturing, repair, and inspection through the
application of plastic resins and adhesives to common AMS 251
composite materials, vacuum bagging, and light non-
destructive inspection of composite parts. Introduction to Powerplants (8,7)
2 Credits
Prerequisites: AMS 102, AMS 103, AMS 111. Reciprocating engine disassembly, inspection, and
reassembly procedures are practiced in the lab. In
AMS 132 the classroom the study of the theory of these pro-
Aircraft Systems I (6.5,6) cedures and techniques for reciprocating aircraft
2 Credits engine components and their operation are discussed
Classroom theory and practical application will with emphasis on the design, FAA regulations, and
involve the operating, service, and line maintenance mechanic limitations found in the aviation industry.
of heating, cooling, pressurization, oxygen, fire Prerequisites: AMS 101, AMS 102, AMS 103, AMS 111.
warning, and various fuel systems found in current
regional jets. AMS 252
Prerequisites: AMS 101, AMS 102, AMS 103, AMS 111, Fuel, Air, and Exhaust Systems (5,5)
AMS 112. 2 Credits
Provides an in-depth study of reciprocating engine
AMS 133 fuel metering and distribution, superchargers, heat
Aircraft Systems II (8,7) exchangers, and exhaust manifolds, which are applied
2 Credits to the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of operating
Operating principles and basic troubleshooting tech- reciprocating engine components. Fuel control units
niques for hydraulic and pneumatic components and and their system operation as it pertains to jet aircraft
systems will be discussed in the class, with practical are also covered.
lab situations for reinforcement. Component mainte- Prerequisites: AMS 102, AMS 103, AMS 111.
nance, repair, and overhaul will be emphasized for
landing gear, anti-skid, and braking systems found in AMS 253
today’s turbine-powered aircraft.
Powerplant Electrical Systems (6.5,6)
Prerequisites: AMS 102, AMS 103, AMS 112. 2 Credits
The operating principles of the powerplant ignition
AMS 242 system and components found on reciprocating and
Airframe Maintenance Practices (9,8.5) turbine engine powered aircraft are covered. Included
3 Credits are various powerplant electrical systems: fire detec-
The application of FAA type certificate data sheets, tion and extinguishing, DC twin generator systems,
aircraft records, maintenance publications, and and AC generator systems. Auxiliary power units,
Federal Regulations pertinent to airframe inspections their operation, and their components are discussed
that are required by both general and commercial in depth, with the emphasis on systems theory tech-
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nology. Lab work covers the maintenance, repair, and general aviation aircraft are developed through the
overhaul of a magneto. use of laboratory projects and classroom material.
Prerequisites: AMS 101, AMS 102, AMS 103, AMS 111, Prerequisite: AMS 116.
AMS 112, AMS 121.
AMS 271
AMS 261 Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplant and Systems
Aircraft Metallic Structures (6.5,5.5) (6.5,5.5)
3 Credits 3 Credits
A study of aircraft structural characteristics and meth- AMS 271 is a study of the various types of aircraft
ods of fabrication with an emphasis on aluminum engines in use in the aviation industry. Reciprocating
sheet metal applications. Explains metal-working engine disassembly, inspection, and reassembly
processes and develops the techniques necessary for procedures are practiced. A study of the inspection,
airworthy manufacturing as well as acceptable meth- repair, and operation of powerplant fuel metering
ods of repair employed in the industry. The course units and superchargers as well as induction, cooling,
also covers the theory and practice of aircraft welding and exhaust systems.
relevant to several approved industry standards. Prerequisite: AMS 115, AMS 117, AMS 118.
Prerequisites: AMS 115, AMS 117, AMS 118.
AMS 272
AMS 262 Powerplant Electrical and Instrument Systems
Aircraft Composite Structures (3.3,3.25) (4,3)
3 Credits 3 Credits
This is a course of study encompassing the structural A study of various electrical and instrumentation
and nonstructural use of composite, plastic, wood, systems used in support of aircraft powerplants.
and fabric materials on aircraft. Fabrication, repairs, Included in the course are the overhaul and testing
finishing, and safety practices relating to these materi- procedures for reciprocating and turbine engine elec-
als will be discussed and practiced. Included will be trical system components, including auxiliary power
the application of adhesive and plastic resins, com- units.
posite machining, and vacuum bagging of composite Prerequisite: AMS 116.
parts.
Prerequisites: AMS 117, AMS 118 AMS 273
AMS 263 Propeller Systems (3.5,2)
2 Credits
General Aviation Aircraft Systems (4,4) Maintenance, repair, and trouble-shooting theory and
3 Credits practices for propellers and propeller system compo-
This course covers the operating principles and basic nents are covered as they pertain to reciprocating and
troubleshooting techniques for aircraft systems found turboprop engines found in modern aircraft.
in general aviation aircraft. Theory of operation, Prerequsites: AMS 115, AMS 116, AMS 117, AMS 118.
inspection, and troubleshooting will be emphasized
for all systems covered in the course. These systems
include hydraulic systems, air conditioning and heat- AMS 274
ing systems, oxygen systems, landing gear systems, Aircraft Turbines Powerplants and Systems
brake systems, ice and rain detection/protection (6.5,7)
systems, fire detection/extinguishing systems, fuel 4 Credits
systems, and flight controls. A study of the construction and design of modern
Prerequisites: AMS 116, AMS 117, AMS 118. gas turbine engines used on the current generation
of aircraft. Turbine engine systems will be studied,
AMS 264 including lubrication, fuel scheduling, starting, and
ignition. Emphasis is placed on proper inspection,
General Aviation Aircraft Electrical and troubleshooting, and maintenance techniques.
Instrument Systems (6,4.5)
Prerequisites: AMS 271, AMS 272.
3 Credits
The theory/application of aircraft wiring, basic elec-
trical troubleshooting of airframe systems, DC alter-
nator power systems, and instruments/avionics for
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AMS 361 AMS 371

Turbine Engines (10,12.5) Powerplant Inspection and Line Maintenance
3 Credits (10,10)
A study of the construction and design of modern 3 Credits
gas turbine engines used in the current generation Operational maintenance and troubleshooting proce-
of airplanes and helicopters. Turbine engine systems dures for reciprocating powerplants and powerplant
will be studied, including lubrication, fuel scheduling, systems are studied in a real environment using
starting, and ignition. Heavy emphasis will be placed the 12 engine test stands found on the flight line.
on maintenance, repair, inspection, and troubleshoot- Students get hands-on turboprop engine time with
ing techniques. the PT-6 and the Garrett 331 operational test stands
Prerequisites: AMS 251, AMS 253. also found on the flight line.
Prerequisites: AMS 121, AMS 251, AMS 252, AMS 253,
AMS 362 AMS 362.
Propeller Systems (7.5,7.5)
3 Credits AMS 372
Maintenance, repair, and overhaul theory and prac- Engine Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul
tices on propellers and their system components is (10,7.5)
covered as it pertains to reciprocating and turboprop 3 Credits
engines found in today’s regional aircraft. Under the auspices of the FAA Repair Station organi-
Prerequisites: AMS 101, AMS 102, AMS 103, AMS 111, zation, the student will find invaluable the real learn-
AMS 121. ing situation in this lab. The practical and theoretical
side is supported through classroom interaction and
AMS 365 includes the study of the procedures and acceptable
Transport Category Aircraft Systems (4,4) techniques used in engine disassembly, inspection,
repair, and reassembly. The use of advanced tech-
3 Credits
niques of nondestructive testing and the recording
This course covers the operating principles and and return-to-service procedures necessary are cov-
basic troubleshooting techniques for systems found ered.
in today’s transport category aircraft. The theory of
operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and inspec- Prerequisites: AMS 251, AMS 253.
tion will be emphasized for all systems covered in
the course. These systems include hydraulic and AMS 375
pneumatic systems as well as environmental control Repair Station Operations (4,4)
systems, oxygen systems, landing gear systems, brake 3 Credits
and anti-skid systems, ice and rain detection/protec- This course contains a detailed study supported
tion systems, fire detection/extinguishing systems, by the actual overhaul of operational reciprocating
fuel, and flight control systems. This course incorpo- engines in a certificated engine repair station envi-
rates practical lab situations for learning reinforce- ronment. Included is a study of the procedures and
ment. acceptable techniques used in engine disassembly,
Prerequisites: AMS 116, AMS 118, AMS 263, AMS 265. inspection, repair, and reassembly. Advanced tech-
niques of nondestructive testing are included in this
AMS 366 course.
Transport Category Aircraft Electrical and Prerequisite: AMS 271.
Instrument Systems (6,5.25)
3 Credits AMS 376
The theory/application of transport category aircraft Powerplant Line Maintenance (4,4.5)
power systems including AC power on large aircraft, 3 Credits
and DC generator systems on multiengine turbine A course of study that details the correct procedures
powered aircraft are developed. Electrical trouble- and methods of installation, inspection, and opera-
shooting is addressed in depth, and large aircraft tional checks of reciprocating and turbine engines.
avionics/instrument systems are presented in general. Includes adjustment and troubleshooting of fuel, oil,
Prerequisites: AMS 116, AMS 264. electrical, and propeller systems on operational air-
craft engines.
Prerequisites: AMS 271, AMS 272.
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AMS 380 Aeronautical Science

Radio Communication Theory and Application
(10,0) (“A” Term Only Each Semester) AS 120
2 Credits Principles of Aeronautical Science (3,0)
This course is designed to increase previously learned 3 Credits
electronics theory obtained during the course of study An introductory course in Aeronautical Science
toward the A&P certificate or formal basic electronic designed to provide the student with a broad-based
theory classes. Upon completion of this course the aviation orientation in flight-related areas appropri-
student will be able to pass the FCC General Radio ate to all non-Aeronautical Science degree programs.
Telephone Examination (Elements 1 & 3). Subjects include historical developments in aviation
Prerequisites: AMS 112, AMS 121, AMS 243, or A&P and the airline industry, theory of flight, airport oper-
Certificate. ations, aircraft systems and performance, elements
of air navigation, basic meteorology theory, air traffic
principles, flight physiology, and aviation regulations
AMS 384 and safety.
General Aviation Avionics Systems Integration Not available to Aeronautical Science students, students
(10,0) (“A” Term Only Each Semester) with FAA pilot certificates, or students who have credit for
4 Credits AS 121.
This course is a study of aviation electronic equip-
ment with hands-on wiring and system testing. AS 121
Emphasis will be placed on avionics system installa-
tion and the block diagrams of individual appliances. Private Pilot Operations (5,0)
Complete wiring of an Allied Signal Silver Crown 5 Credits
avionics suite and a GPS unit is a requirement of the This course develops aeronautical knowledge
class. Upon completion of this course, the student required for certification as a Private Pilot with an
will be able to understand the operation, testing, and Airplane Single Engine Land rating. Topics include
troubleshooting of general aviation avionics systems regulations, safety, pre-solo operations, cross-country
and wiring concepts. planning, airspace, chart use, communications,
weather, performance, weight and balance, aerody-
Prerequisites: AMS 112, AMS 121, AMS 243, or A&P
namics, and decision-making.
Certificate.
Corequisite: ASC 101 (Aeronautical Science students).
AMS 388
Air Transport Avionics Systems Line
AS 220
Maintenance (15,15) (“B” Term Only Each Unmanned Aircraft Systems (3,0)
Semester) 3 Credits
This course is a survey of unmanned aircraft systems
6 Credits
(UAS), emphasizing the military and commercial his-
This course is an advanced course in aircraft wiring
tory, growth, and application of UASs. The course
and air transport avionics systems with hands-on
will include basic acquisition, use, and operation of
wiring and testing. This is the capstone course of the
UASs with an emphasis on operations.
AMS 380 to 388 series and will concentrate on cor-
porate and airline maintenance and troubleshooting.
Included in this effort will be the use of advanced AS 221
ramp test equipment and wiring concepts. Instrument Pilot Operations (3,0)
Prerequisites: AMS 112, AMS 121, AMS 243, or A&P 3 Credits
Certificate. This course develops aeronautical knowledge
required for addition of an Instrument Airplane rat-
ing to a Private Pilot certificate. Topics include instru-
ment flying regulations, safety, operations, navigation
systems, chart use, weather, flight planning, decision-
making, and crew resource management.
Prerequisite: AS 121.
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AS 235 AS 310
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operation and Aircraft Performance (3,0)
Cross-Country Data Entry (3,0) 3 Credits
3 Credits Aerodynamic performance of aircraft powered by
This course provides an understanding of the core reciprocating, turboprop, or jet turbine engines.
technologies of unmanned aircraft systems. It will Stability and control, weight and balance, and operat-
include examinations of the design concepts, powering data.
plants, control systems, and communication technolo- Prerequisite: AS 309.
gies utilized in current unmanned aircraft systems Corequisite: AS 311.
and/or likely to be used in the next few years.
Particular attention will be given to the technical AS 311
capabilities, best applications, and operational best
practices of cross-country flight planning for today’s Aircraft Engines - Turbine (3,0)
UASs. 3 Credits
Prerequisite: AS-220. A comprehensive study of aircraft gas turbine engine
fundamentals and theory at the technical level. Areas
AS 254 of study include background, types, variations, and
applications; engine theory; construction and design;
Aviation Legislation (3,0) systems and accessories; representative engines. This
3 Credits course is not available for students who have received
This course examines the evolution of federal civil credit for the AMS turbines course.
aviation regulations in the United States. It pro- Corequisite: PS 104.
vides an overview of the past and present problems
prompting regulation of the industry, the resultant AS 312
safety legislation, airport development funding legis-
lation, and international aviation legislation. Ethics in the Aviation Environment (3,0)
3 Credits
AS 304 This course will introduce the student to decision
Operational Aspects of Unmanned Aircraft making and sound business practice based on legal,
Systems (3,0) ethical, moral, and statutory fundamentals. Students
will be introduced to legal restraints and model pro-
3 Credits fessional rules pertaining to confidentiality and con-
This course will prepare the student to differentiate flict of interest, as well as ethical and cultural issues
the applicable needs of civil aviation for UAS. It will such as competence and truthfulness as related to
examine each of the particular needs and address legal and aviation related professions. Emphasis will
how to implement UASs to fill that need within be on restraints placed on the decision-making pro-
the constraints of the current national airspace and cess required of aviation and business professionals.
federal aviation regulation restrictions. Particular
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
attention will be given to skill sets and tools used to
mitigate restrictions, and to create a flight operation AS 315
that can successfully employ UASs.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Robotics (3,0)
Prerequisite: AS 220; Junior standing
3 Credits
AS 309 This course prepares students to integrate robotic
technology into the hardware and software regimes
Aerodynamics (3,0) of unmanned aviation. It will include examinations
3 Credits of control and system programming in the context of
Incompressible flow airfoil theory, wing theory. specific missions through guided discussions, simula-
Calculation of stall speed, drag, and basic perfor- tion, and the operation of actual unmanned aircraft
mance criteria. Configuration changes, high and robotic systems.
low speed conditions. Special flight conditions.
Prerequisites: AS-220; Junior standing.
Introduction to compressible flow.
Corequisite: PS 104.
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AS 321 AS 356
Commercial Pilot Operations (3,0) Aircraft Systems and Components (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
This course develops aeronautical knowledge A comprehensive study of aircraft systems and com-
required for certification as a Commercial Pilot with ponents at the technical level. Areas of study include
Single and Multi-Engine Land ratings. Topics include aircraft electrical, hydraulic, fuel, propeller, and aux-
multi-engine flying in VFR and IFR environments, iliary systems, including theory of operation, calcula-
including high altitude, night, winter, and mountain. tions, and related Federal Aviation Regulations. This
Topics also include regulations, safety, weather, aero- course is not available for students who have received
dynamics, weight and balance, performance, aircraft credit for the AMS systems courses.
systems, navigation facilities, chart use, and decision- Prerequisite: PS 104.
making.
Prerequisite: AS 221. AS 357
Flight Physiology (3,0)
AS 340 3 Credits
Instructional Design in Aviation (3,0) Aeromedical information. Causes, symptoms, preven-
3 Credits tion, and treatment of flight environment disorders.
The application of the method of scientific inquiry Altitude effects, spatial disorientation, body heat
to the process of instruction in aviation is presented. imbalance, visual anomalies, and psychological fac-
This means the systematic design of instruction, tors are included as they relate to pilot performance
based on knowledge of the learning process, taking and survival effectiveness.
into account as many factors about the particular situ- Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
ation as possible. Special emphasis will be placed on
examining instructional problems and needs in avia- AS 358
tion, setting a procedure for solving them, and then Advanced Avionics (3,0)
evaluating the results.
3 Credits
Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate with The student will be taught the electronic characteris-
Instrument Rating. tics of communications, navigation, and surveillance
equipment both on the ground and in the aircraft.
AS 350 This will include historical information leading to the
Domestic and International Navigation (3,0) current systems. Systems and concepts taught will
3 Credits include ADF, VOR, INS, IRS, GPS, ILS, VHF and UHF
This course will study FAR Part 121 domestic and communications, SATCOM, ACARS, TCAS, EGPWS,
flag regulations and evaluate their impact on long- transponders (Mode A, C, and S), ADS and ADS-B,
range domestic and international flights. The student TLS, free flight, and weather radar. Since this area
will be able to use ICAO, JAA, and FAA operational is very dynamic, new systems will be introduced as
requirements and typical air carrier Ops SPECS to they are designed and perfected.
plan domestic and transoceanic flights. CBT simula- Prerequisites: PS 104 and AS 221 or Instrument Rating.
tion programs may be used as necessary to demon-
strate actual flight scenarios. High-altitude airspace, AS 380
navigation, and approach procedure chart interpreta- Pilot Career Planning and Interviewing
tion will be examined in detail. Students will study Techniques (1,0)
and use the concepts of MNPS and RVSM airspace,
1 Credit
dispatch procedures, ETOPS, ETP, driftdown, track
messages, LRN accuracy checks, Oceanic Air Traffic A course in which students will discuss and develop
Control clearances, international METARs and TAFs short-term and long-term job and career goals, con-
and emergencies and contingencies while on oceanic duct career research using various University and
tracks. Communication systems requirements and industry resources, prepare a personal job search
methodology will be examined to include satellite, portfolio, prepare resumes and letters of application,
digital, and analog devices. and gain insights and proficiency in interviewing
skills so they are better prepared to enter the job
Prerequisite: AS 221 or Instrument Rating. market upon graduation. Students will participate
Corequisite: AS 310. in simulated interview scenarios, will be expected to
correspond with at least one company, and will be
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involved in the evaluation of letters, resumes, and courses of action, selecting and/or designing appro-
interviews. This course will be graded Pass/Fail. priate unmanned aircraft equipped with the sensing
Prerequisite: Junior standing. system appropriate to the mission, and by performing
other tasks as required to achieve mission success.
AS 387 Prerequisites: AS 220; AS XX, PS 104.
Crew Resource Management (3,0)
3 Credits AS 405
A capstone course designed to develop a detailed Aviation Law (3,0)
understanding of the organizational behavior, 3 Credits
interpersonal relationships skills, and other critical This course will introduce the advanced student to
behavioral dynamics of professional flight crews. The the U.S. Constitution as well as to federal, state, and
course builds upon the knowledge of crew resource local statutes. The student will become familiar with
management (CRM) acquired during the student’s case law and common law and develop an under-
private, instrument, and commercial pilot certifica- standing of the chronological development of these
tion training. The history of CRM, CRM concepts of laws and their application to aviation. The student
communication processes, problem solving, group will be introduced to civil law, including tort, prod-
dynamics, workload management, and situational uct liability, contract, sales, secured credit, property,
awareness will be investigated. Aircraft incidents environmental, and labor laws. Criminal statutory
and accidents related to the evolution of CRM train- law and government, airman, and operator rights and
ing programs and FAA regulations will be ana- liabilities will also be studied, as well as international
lyzed. Intrapersonal and psychomotor skills will be laws and conferences.
addressed as they relate to safe, legal, and efficient Prerequisite: Junior standing.
flight operations.
Prerequisites: AS 350 and PSY 101. AS 408
AS 402 Flight Safety (3,0)
3 Credits
Airline Operations (3,0) This capstone course is designed to assist the student
3 Credits in developing an attitude and philosophy for accident
A study of the scope and function of a major air car- prevention. The course includes ideal and practical per-
rier’s organizational structure and the specific rela- sonal and organizational safety procedures and goals;
tionships of the operations department with those of safety philosophies; aircraft accident reports; human
marketing, maintenance, and safety are discussed. factors; principles of accident investigation, accident
A study of corporate issues including the industry prevention programs, and accident statistics; current
in general, market structure, certification, FAR Part events; and NTSB special studies.
121 regulations, economic issues, mergers, corporate Prerequisite: Aeronautical Science Senior standing or the
culture, and international topics will be included. permission of the instructor.
From an operational perspective, topics include flight
operations employment policies, domiciles, operating
specifications, types of services provided, training, AS 410
passenger considerations, decision making, communi- Airline Dispatch Operations (3,0)
cations, and pertinent FARs. 3 Credits
This capstone course includes a review of pertinent
AS 403 Federal Aviation Regulations, navigation systems and
Unmanned Sensing Systems (3,0) procedures, manual flight planning, emergency and
abnormal procedures, the general operating manual,
3 Credits aircraft systems and performance development,
This is the capstone course of the Unmanned Aviation human factors, and practical dispatching applications.
minor, aimed at giving students direct experience
with the planning and effective conduct of complex Prerequisite: AS 310.
missions involving the proper use of the complex Corequisites: AT 300, WX 301. (AT 300 and WX 301 are
sensing systems on unmanned aircraft. Through only applicable to students in the Dispatcher Program.)
guided discussion and team effort, students will
address complex mission assignments by determining
the proper sensing system to use, assessing alternate
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demonstrating good decisions and thought processes

AS 411 in autopilot and FMS/PC simulators.
Jet Transport Systems (3,0) Prerequisites: AS 310, AS 350.
3 Credits
This course will provide the student with detailed AS 471
knowledge of complete turbojet systems. The student
will be exposed to complex air carrier aircraft systems All-Attitude Flight and Upset Recovery
and will conduct a detailed examination of the B-747- 1 Credit
400. Air carrier procedures are examined from a crew Introduction to aerobatic and upset-recovery maneu-
member’s operational perspective. vering using flight simulation software running on
desktop computers. Course content is drawn selec-
Prerequisite: AS 356 or permission of the instructor. tively from three related areas: light aircraft upset
maneuvering; air transport upset maneuvering; and
AS 412 analysis of loss of control accidents.
Corporate and Business Aviation (3,0) Prerequisite: AS 309, Pilot Certificate with Instrument
3 Credits Rating.
Operation of a corporate flight department. Value of
management mobility. Aircraft and equipment evalu- AS 472
ation, maintenance, flight operations, administration, Operational Applications in Aeronautical
and fiscal considerations. Science (3,0)
3 Credits
AS 414 This capstone course is designed to be a culminating
Aviation and the Administrative Law Process experience for students in the Aeronautical Science
(3,0) degree program. This course focuses on the profes-
3 Credits sional aspects of a career pilot, industry expectations
This course will introduce the student to admin- of those entering the profession, and insights into
istrative law and the role of the Federal Aviation the real-world application of aeronautical decision-
Administration in the rule-making process. making, crew resource management, threat and error
Additionally, the student will learn and understand management, and airline operations. Life-long learn-
the adjudication and judicial review functions the ing skills are promoted through the use of team exer-
court exercises over administrative agencies and the cises that require students to explore the regulatory
process by which they exercise such control. and ethical requirements of professional pilots.
Prerequisite: AS 254 or permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: AS 350, AS 387. Must be taken during the
last two semesters before graduation.
AS 420 AS 199-499
Flight Technique Analysis (3,0)
3 Credits
Special Topics in Aeronautical Science
Application of aerodynamic principles to the devel- 1-3 Credits
opment of optimal pilot techniques and procedures. Individual independent or directed studies of selected
Uniform procedures applicable to all airplanes and topics in general aviation.
special procedures for large, high-performance, and Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and approval of
transport aircraft are analyzed, including principles of department and program chairs. May be repeated with a
flight deck resource management. change of subject. Special topics courses involving flight
Prerequisites: AS 310, AS 435. training are offered in selected areas for the purpose of
gaining proficiency in required pilot operations for various
certificates and ratings.
AS 435
Electronic Flight Management Systems (3,0)
3 Credits
This course teaches the theory and principles gov-
erning flight with autopilot and flight management
systems. Students will apply theory and principles by
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ASC 101 AT 305

Aeronautical Science Student Success Air Traffic Management III (3,0)
Seminar (1,0) 3 Credits
1 Credit This course covers the basic air traffic control (ATC)
This course helps students assess and develop the procedures for instrument flight rules (IFR) in ter-
personal, interpersonal, intellectual, and social skills minal ATC facilities in the National Airspace System
necessary to succeed in a flight-related college degree (NAS). Knowledge and skill requirements for air
program. Topics include time management, study traffic control specialists (ATC) in the current ATC
skills, principles of learning, goal clarification, and system are studied in the classroom and practiced in a
college resources. Practical applications will empha- realistic, performance-based laboratory environment.
size strategies for coping with challenges unique to Duties and responsibilities of the TRACON air traf-
students in a flight-related degree program. fic controller are integrated into an understanding of
Corequisite: AS 121 or approval of the instructor. how the total ATC system works. Classroom delivery
is augmented by practical laboratory problems using
an air traffic control simulation of terminal radar
Air Traffic Control operations.
Prerequisites: AT 200, AT 302.
AT 200
Air Traffic Management I (3,0) AT 315
3 Credits Air Traffic Management - VFR Tower (2.5,1)
AT 200 is the entry-level course in the Air Traffic 3 Credits
Management (ATM) degree sequence. It is also the AT 315 is the air traffic control VFR Tower segment in
first of the courses required in the FAA’s Collegiate the Air Traffic Management (ATM) degree sequence.
Training Initiative (CTI) program the FAA is using to This course provides students with a fundamental
meet ATC staffing requirements. This course provides knowledge of VFR Tower terminal operations in the
students with a fundamental knowledge of the U.S. U.S. air traffic control system and develops content
air traffic control system and develops content knowl- knowledge in the following areas: control tower
edge in the following areas: the Federal Aviation equipment and operating positions; the airport traffic
Administration, its mission, organization, and opera- area; navigation aids; airspace; VFR traffic patterns;
tion; the air traffic control career; navigational aids, controller/pilot phraseology; aircraft taxi instructions;
current and future; airspace; communications; federal control of vehicle movement; interagency communi-
aviation regulations; ATC procedures; control tower cations and intrafacility coordination; federal aviation
operations; nonradar operations; radar operations; regulations; notification and handling of emergency
pilots’ environment; and future air traffic control sys- aircraft; flight progress strip marking; aircraft recog-
tems. The course also provides essential information nition and characteristics; limited weather observa-
that is useful for pilots and other aviation profession- tions; airport lighting systems; wake turbulence and
als. its effects on arriving/departing aircraft; VFR and
IFR ATC procedures; runway incursions; using ATIS;
AT 302 reporting RVR/RCR; determining prevailing visibil-
ity using visual reference; NOTAMs; and criteria for
Air Traffic Management II (3,0) runway selection. The course also provides essential
3 Credits information that is useful for pilots and other aviation
Air Traffic Management II gives the student an intro- professionals.
duction to the manuals, procedures, maps, charts, and
regulations used by pilots and air traffic controllers Prerequisites: AT 200, AT 302, AT 305.
in the National Airspace System (NAS). Included
is an examination of FAA Orders, the Aeronautical AT 401
Information Manual (AIM), and Federal Air Air Traffic Management IV (2,3)
Regulations (FARs). Students will also acquire basic 3 Credits
knowledge about SIDs, STARs, en route IFR charts, This course integrates the knowledge of air traffic
and instrument approaches. Search and rescue, spe- control gained in previous air traffic control courses
cial operations, NOTAMS, and teamwork in the ATC with an opportunity to actually “work” air traffic
environment are also studied in this course. control operating positions. Using a realistic air traffic
Prerequisite: AT 200. control simulation, students issue instructions to air-
craft, make hand-offs, coordinate with other control-
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lers, solve aircraft confliction problems, and do other methods necessary to accomplish a safe, orderly and
controller tasks. The ability to make real-time deci- expeditious movement of air traffic.
sions, determine strategies for controlling aircraft, and Prerequisites: AT 200, AT 302, AT 305, AT 315.
work with a dynamic scenario are features unique to
this learning experience. This course combines class-
room discussion and group and team coordination
with various forms of evaluation for course credit.
Avionics Technology
Student competency in the performance phase of the AVT 301
course is determined by computer scoring.
Introduction to Avionics (3,0)
Prerequisites: AT 200, AT 302, AT 305. 3 Credits
A survey course designed to provide a basic knowl-
AT 405 edge of electronics with application to avionics for the
Air Traffic Management V (2,3) non-avionics major.
3 Credits
This course expands on the skills, knowledge, and AVT 330
abilities the student has acquired in previous ATC Simulation Maintenance Technician (2,3)
classes. AT 405 presents more demanding and com- 3 Credits
plex traffic scenario requiring higher-level perfor- This course is an introduction to simulator types, FAA
mance and decision-making skills and prepares the regulations germane to simulators, and actual opera-
student for initial training in any ATC specialization. tion of different types of simulators. Types of dis-
Students will also gain an appreciation for the chal- play devices, computer languages, support systems,
lenges of implementing large-scale changes in the inspection techniques, and troubleshooting proce-
National Airspace System. Upon successful comple- dures will be offered in the classroom and laboratory
tion of this course, students will demonstrate the environment.
knowledge and technical aptitude required for entry-
level qualification as an air traffic control specialist. Corequisite: AEL 311, AEL 312, or permission of the
department chair.
Prerequisites: AT 200, AT 302, AT 305, AT 401.
AT 406 Business Administration

Air Traffic Management VI
3 Credits BA 101
This course introduces students to the non-radar pro- Introduction to Business Programs
cedures and minima prescribed in FAAH 7110.65 and and Careers (3,0)
builds on knowledge gained in prerequisite courses.
1 Credit
Training includes the vertical, lateral, and longitudi-
The student will assess and develop the personal
nal separation of aircraft in the departure, en route,
and interpersonal dynamics and intellectual and
and arrival phases of flight. Phraseology, strip mark-
social demands necessary to succeed in college. Time
ing, instrument/visual approaches, and the coordina-
management, study skills, goal clarification, career
tion procedures necessary to operate in an en route
concerns, and college resources are included in the
non-radar environment will be covered. Students will
course. Different aspects of careers in business will be
work a number of air traffic control scenarios and
discussed in depth. This course is available to fresh-
demonstrate higher-level performance and decision-
men only.
making skills required for entry-level qualification as
an air traffic control specialist.
Prerequisites: AT 200, AT 302, AT 305, AT 401, AT 405.
BA 120
Introduction to Computer-Based Systems (3,0)
AT 415 3 Credits
An overview of computing in the business environ-
Air Traffic Management - Advanced ATC Tower ment, and an introduction to the tools, techniques,
3 Credits and strategies of computer-based information system
This course is designed to give students the advanced development. The emphasis is on developing com-
skills necessary to perform air traffic functions in a puter literacy through the use of computers in the
moderate to busy air traffic control tower. Emphasis is design and presentation of business communications
placed on understanding complex airport operations such as plans, proposals, spreadsheets, graphs, and
and the air traffic procedures, rules, and coordination charts.
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BA 201 BA 225
Principles of Management (3,0) Business Law (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
Provides an overview of relevant management princi- This course is an overview of the law as it pertains to
ples and practices as applied in contemporary formal business relations and business transactions. Areas
and informal organizations. Focuses on management covered include procedure, torts, criminal law and
theories, philosophies, and functions. procedure, constitutional law, administrative law, con-
tracts, agency, real property, personal property, wills,
BA 210 trusts, and estates, insurance law, employment law,
Financial Accounting (3,0) commercial transactions, secured transactions, credi-
tor/debtor law, and negotiable instruments. Areas of
3 Credits
the law applicable to the aviation industry will also
An introduction to accounting information systems
be covered.
and financial reports, including accounting concepts
and analysis and interpretation of financial reports Prerequisite: BA 201.
with an emphasis on the operating activities of avia-
tion-related businesses. BA 310
Airport Management (3,0)
BA 215 3 Credits
Transportation Principles (3,0) Students will be introduced to the history of airports
3 Credits in the United States, including major federal legisla-
This course will introduce the basic principles of tion affecting their development. Students will be
several modes of transportation, including air, sea, introduced to the rules and regulations governing
rail, automobile, transit, and pipeline. The operating airport operations, the air traffic control, airfield,
characteristics of each mode is discussed, as are issues terminal, and ground access facility infrastructure of
associated with intermodal competition, compatibil- airports, airport security policies, and the economic,
ity, and interconnectivity, the importance of each in political, and social role of civil-use airports.
the economy, environmental issues, and future devel- Prerequisites: BA 201, AS 120 or AS 121.
opmental prospects.
Prerequisite: BA 201. BA 312
Managerial Accounting (3,0)
BA 220 3 Credits
Marketing (3,0) Emphasizes management’s use of cost information in
3 Credits internal decision-making. Decision-making processes
Marketing theory; marketing management, sales man- include cost analysis, control, allocation, and plan-
agement; market research. Public and customer rela- ning. A variety of accounting techniques applicable to
tions, advertising, distribution. aviation/aerospace companies are presented.
Prerequisite: BA 201. Prerequisite: BA 210.
BA 221 BA 314
Advanced Computer-Based Systems (3,0) Human Resource Management (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
This course is a continuation of BA 120 or IT 109. This course will examine the functions to be accom-
It covers advanced concepts of spreadsheet use, plished in effectively managing human resources. An
database management systems, and Internet usage. in-depth study of the interrelationship of managers,
Students perform macro and command language organizational staff, and/or specialists will assist the
programming in applications packages. In addition, student in understanding and applying management
the course provides the basics of Web-based design to theories to real-world human resource planning.
support management activities. Areas of concentration include human resource plan-
ning; recruitment and selection; training and develop-
Prerequisite: BA 120 or IT 109.
ment; compensation and benefits; safety and health;
and employee and labor relations.
Prerequisite: BA 201.
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BA 315 BA 321
Airline Management (3,0) Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis Methods
3 Credits (3,0)
An introduction to the administrative aspects of 3 Credits
airline operation and management. Topics include Overview of the system development life cycle.
demand modeling and forecasting, analyzing market Emphasis on current system documentation through
competition, schedule planning, fleet assignment, the use of both classical and structured tools/tech-
crew scheduling, maintenance routing, irregular oper- niques for describing process flows, data flows, data
ations management, revenue management, the theory structures, file designs, input and output designs, and
of pricing, and marketing and sales initiatives. program specifications.
Prerequisite: BA 201. Prerequisite: BA 320.
BA 317 BA 322
Organizational Behavior (3,0) Aviation Insurance (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the fundamental An introduction to the basic principles of insurance
concepts of organizational behavior with an emphasis and risk with its special application to the aviation
on research, theory, and practice. The student is pre- industry. An in-depth review of the aviation insur-
sented with basic concepts shaping individual behav- ance industry in the United States including the mar-
ior such as values, personality, perception, learning, ket and types of aviation insurers.
and motivation; basic concepts shaping group/team Prerequisite: BA 201.
behavior such as leadership, communication, power,
politics, conflict, and negotiation; basic concepts shap- BA 324
ing organizational structure such as work design,
human resources policies, and culture as well as Aviation Labor Relations (3,0)
issues related to organizational change, stress, ethics, 3 Credits
and diversity. An investigation of labor-management relations with
Prerequisite: BA 201. specific reference to the aviation industry. Examined are
the history of unionism, structure of unions, legal envi-
ronment and the Railway Labor Act, collective bargain-
BA 318 ing, public sector relationships, grievance procedures,
Entrepreneurial Small Business (3,0) conflict resolution, and contemporary trends affecting
3 Credits union membership.
An analysis of the theoretical and practical knowl- Prerequisite: BA 201.
edge necessary to be successful in conceiving, initiat-
ing, organizing, and operating a small business is the BA 325
main focus. Special focus will be placed on develop-
ing a business plan, business in aviation, and entre- Social Responsibility and Ethics in
preneurship. Management (3,0)
Prerequisite: BA 201 or permission of the instructor. 3 Credits
A comprehensive inquiry into the major components
BA 320 of social responsibility including economic, legal,
political, ethical, and societal issues involving the
Business Information Systems (3,0) interaction of business, government, and society.
3 Credits Prerequisite: BA 201.
A management approach to understanding business
information systems. The general characteristics,
potential, and limitations of business systems are BA 326
covered. The major emphasis is on understanding the Marketing Management (3,0)
inputs, processing, and outputs of a variety of busi- 3 Credits
ness systems; the ways in which business systems are Marketing management in today’s global marketplace
interrelated and the inherent management problems must focus on developing strategic options and busi-
involved in the implementation and control of such ness plans by managers possessing an integrative
systems. functional perspective and understanding market-
Prerequisite: BA 221. ing’s role in the firm. Emphasis will be given to cor-
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porate and marketing strategy formulation; market information for a practical application of the course
analysis and target market selection; strategic mar- materials.
keting programming; and control of the marketing Prerequisite: BA 332 or EC 225 or permission of the
tactics selected. instructor.
BA 335
BA 327 International Business (3,0)
Airline-Airport Operations (3,0) 3 Credits
3 Credits An analysis of economic development and interna-
Airline-Airport Operations is a comprehensive over- tional trade in modern times, with an examination of
view of the symbiotic and dynamic relationship current U.S. relations with other nations. Attention
between airline and airport operations. This course will be focused on the impact of foreign trade on the
focuses on the day-to-day issues that airline and air- aviation industry and the industry’s contribution to
port management must address in order to effectively economic development.
operate. The student will develop an understanding Prerequisite: BA 201.
of current issues impacting the relationship between
airlines and airports. A historical overview, current BA 340
airport and airline operational characteristics, regula-
tory perspectives, current political and financial envi- International Accounting (3,0)
ronment, air service development, and future issues 3 Credits
are studied. This course introduces the student to accounting in
the global environment. The student will learn about
accounting systems and reporting practices around
the world. Efforts toward accounting harmonization
BA 332 and the impact of international financial reporting
Corporate Finance I (3,0) standards will be discussed. Specific accounting top-
3 Credits ics, such as accounting for currency exchange rate
The finance function as used by management, includ- changes, financial reporting and disclosure issues in a
ing financial analysis and control financial planning; global context, and using financial statements across
and short, intermediate, and long-term financing, borders and in emerging capital markets, will be cov-
using the theory of cost of capital and leverage in ered. Managerial issues in an international context
planning financial strategies. Aviation-related busi- will also be discussed.
nesses are emphasized. Prerequisite: BA 210.
BA 330
BA 334 Professional Selling (3,0)
Investment Analysis (3,0) 3 Credits
3 Credits This course focuses on the study of the professional
This course is an introduction to the field of invest- selling (business-to-business) process, including the
ments. The course is designed as a guide for people demonstration of self-confidence building exercises in
studying the capital markets for the first time. The listening skills, interpersonal communications, non-
course provides a survey of investments including verbal communication skills, and demonstrated com-
security markets, investment vehicles, investment petency in key selling skills.
analysis, and portfolio management. Specific top-
ics include the concept of risk and return, types of BA 336
financial instruments, study of how they are bought Electronic Commerce (3,0)
and sold, an introduction to how they are valued in
3 Credits
the marketplace, a survey of investment companies,
This course seeks to develop knowledgeable users
asset allocation, concept of efficient markets, equity
and effective managers in electronic commerce
and bond portfolio management, portfolio perfor-
(e-commerce) with a focus on aviation and aerospace
mance evaluation, fiduciary responsibility and ethical
management applications. Fundamental business con-
conduct in the investment profession, and corporate
cepts will be applied to the e-commerce environment.
governance. The course is taught from the viewpoint
A combination of technical and managerial material
of an individual rather than an institutional investor.
is presented in order to achieve an understanding of
The course uses current economic and capital market
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the operational and strategic uses of electronic com-

merce in the aviation industry. Emphasis is placed on BA 412
today’s electronic marketplace and the use of comput- Airport Planning and Design (3,0)
ers as a selling, marketing, and communications tool. 3 Credits
The principles of airport master planning and sys-
BA 345 tem planning are studied. Fundamental principles of
Business Law II (3,0) airport planning and design are covered, including
3 credits activity forecasting, capacity and delay analysis, site
This course will introduce the student to the substan- selection, airfield and terminal design, environmental
tive international and domestic law that applies to the mitigation and abatement, and financial planning.
aviation industry from a management perspective. Prerequisites: BA 310, MA 222.
Included is a study of the U.S. legal system, adminis-
trative law and the federal regulatory process, inter- BA 418
national law, domestic and international regulation Airport Administration and Finance (3,0)
of aviation, common law contracts and the Uniform 3 Credits
Commercial Code, labor law and antitrust law. This course is an advanced study of the organiza-
tional, political, and financial administration of public
BA 405 and private civil-use airports. Areas of emphasis
General Aviation Marketing (3,0) include public relations management, safety and
3 Credits security issues, employee organizational structures,
Marketing and management concepts applicable to financial and accounting strategies, revenue and
FBOs and other general aviation enterprises. Travel expense sources, economic impacts of airport opera-
analysis is performed to determine the need for a tions, airport performance measurement standards,
business aircraft. and current trends and issues of direct concern to air-
Prerequisite: BA 326. port administrators.
Prerequisites: BA 310, BA 332.
BA 410
Management of Air Cargo (3,0) BA 419
3 Credits Aviation Maintenance Management (3,0)
Intensive study of the practices and problems of man- 3 Credits
agement with respect to air cargo. Importance of air Comprehensive examination of organizational main-
cargo service to the economy, rate and tariff problems, tenance policies, programs, and procedures. Emphasis
terminal facilities, competition, and future prospects. on maintenance planning; forecasting and cost con-
Prerequisite: BA 215. trol; reliability and safety; and flight schedule perfor-
mance.
BA 411 Prerequisites: BA 201, MA 222.
Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace BA 420
(3,0)
3 Credits Management of Production and
This course examines ways to optimize the physical Operations (3,0)
flow of goods and materials in a firm from acquisition 3 Credits
through production, and movement through channels An intensive study of management in all organi-
of distribution. It focuses on applying logistics theory zations: service-oriented and product-oriented.
to aviation management problems in materials han- Scheduling, inventory control procurement, quality
dling, managing inventory, planning capacities, and control, and safety are investigated. Particular atten-
locating distribution centers. It includes case studies tion is given to applications of aviation-oriented
with aviation/aerospace applications using computer activities.
models. Prerequisite: MA 320 or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites: BA 201, MA 222.
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BA 422 BA 426
Life Cycle Analysis for Systems and Programs International Aviation Management (3,0)
in Aviation/Aerospace (3,0) 3 Credits
3 Credits An investigation of international aviation manage-
This course is a study of system theory and its rela- ment and its three elements: the nature of inter-
tionship to aviation/aerospace systems manage- national aviation business, working in a foreign
ment. It covers a brief history of system theory and environment, and managing in an international envi-
system life cycle and presents the major activities in ronment.
each phase of a system’s life cycle. Also covered are Prerequisite: BA 335.
specific topics related to system design and support,
including reliability, maintainability, availability, BA 427
testing, quality control, customer support, product
improvement program analysis, and the role of data Management of the Multicultural Workforce
collection and analysis in the operational phase. (3,0)
Related topics covered are cost-effectiveness analysis 3 Credits
and project management. The course examines appli- An investigation into the multicultural workforce.
cations and case studies specific to aviation/aero- The elements of cultural anthropology and inter-
space, including military applications and computer national business, communicating across cultures,
simulation models. contrasting cultural values, and managing and main-
taining organizational culture are addressed in the
Prerequisites: BA 201, MA 222.
context of international aviation management.
BA 424 Prerequisites: BA 201, BA 314, BA 335.
Project Management in Aviation Operations BA 430
(3,0)
3 Credits
International Trade and Regulations (3,0)
This course introduces the student to the concept 3 Credits
of project management in aviation operations. It Economic analysis of international trade, capital
addresses the three-dimensional goals of every proj- flows, and labor migration with particular emphasis
ect: the accomplishment of work in accordance with on the laws governing these factors. Aviation applica-
budget, schedule, and performance requirements. The tions include code-sharing and other international
procedures for planning, managing, and developing airline agreements and the impact of trade subsidies
projects in an aeronautical environment are covered and open skies treaties.
as well as the aspects of controlling project configu- Prerequisites: EC 200 or EC 210 or EC 211, BA 225.
ration from inception to completion. Automated
tools used to determine cost, schedule, staffing, and BA 434
resource allocation are covered, as well as the process Corporate Finance II (3,0)
of determining the effectiveness and technical validity 3 Credits
of aviation-related projects. The objective of this course is to study the major
Prerequisite: MA 320. decision-making areas of managerial finance and
some selected topics in financial theory. The course
BA 425 reviews the theory and empirical evidence related
Trends and Current Problems in Air to the investment and financing policies of the firm
Transportation (3,0) and attempts to develop decision-making ability in
3 Credits
these areas. This course serves as a complement and
This course assists students in building skills that supplement to Corporate Finance I. Topics include
allow them to identify trends and current problems leasing, dividend policy, mergers and acquisitions,
in air transportation. These trends are related to mar- corporate reorganizations, financial planning, work-
ket growth, airline network structure, competition, ing capital management, and international finance.
schedule change, aircraft size change, pricing, delays Aviation and aerospace related businesses are empha-
and on-time performance, and financial conditions. sized.
Students will use available databases to extract data, Prerequisite: BA 332
perform descriptive and statistical analysis, and
derive conclusions.
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BA 436 NOTE: Cooperative Education and intern-

Strategic Management (3,0) ship experiences are designed as academi-
3 Credits cally based experiential education. A student
This business capstone course examines strategic enrolled in a University-approved co-op/
management principles involving strategy, formula- internship professional activity and regis-
tion, implementation, evaluation, and organization
analysis. Case analysis employing strategic manage- tered for 6 credit hours will be considered
ment principles is used to examine and solve organi- full-time by all University departments other
zation problems. Total quality management concepts than Financial Aid. The Financial Aid Office
are studied for improvement of organizational effec-
tiveness. will consider a 6-hour co-op/internship as
Prerequisite: Graduating senior standing. half-time enrollment and will process finan-
cial aid accordingly. They will report enroll-
BA 450 ment to the outside agencies as half-time,
Airline/Airport Marketing (3,0) thus keeping them out of repayment on their
3 Credits student loans.
An investigation of the role of marketing in the avia-
tion/airport industries. Topics to be covered include
consumer segmentation, database management, inte-
CE 496, 497, 498
grated marketing communications, public relations, 1-6 Credits
vendor relations, and retailing. Continuation of CE 396, 397, 398.
BA 299-499 Computer Engineering

Special Topics in Management CEC 220
1-4 Credits
Individual independent or directed studies of selected Digital Circuit Design (3,0)
topics in management. 3 Credits
Introduction to logic design and interfacing digital
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and approval circuits. Boolean algebra, combinatorial logic circuits,
of the department chair. May be repeated with change of digital multiplexers, circuit minimization techniques,
content. flip-flop storage elements, shift registers, counting
devices, and sequential logic circuits.
Cooperative Education Corequisite: CEC 222.
CE 396, 397, 398 CEC 222

Digital Circuit Laboratory (0,3)
1-6 Credits
1 Credit
Aerospace Engineering (AE), Aerospace Studies
Laboratory experiments in the measurement and
(AR), Aeronautical Science (AS), Aircraft Engineering
verification of digital circuits. Discrete and integrated
Technology (ET), Applied Aviation Sciences (AAS),
logic circuit design analysis and measurements.
Aviation Business Administration (ABA), Aviation
Corequisite: CEC 220.
Environmental Science (AES), Management of
Technical Operations (MTO), Aviation Management
(AM), Avionics (AV), Computer Engineering (CEC), CEC 300
Computer Science (CS), Electrical Engineering (EE), Computing in Aerospace and Aviation (3,0)
Flight (FL), Global Security and Intelligence Studies 3 Credits
(GSIS), Maintenance Technology (MT), Space Studies This course explores the computer engineering
(SP). Provides practical learning experience in full- aspects of systems ranging from embedded sen-
time or part-time employment related to the student’s sor and actuator controllers to high-performance
degree program and career goals. Course title and computing systems used in air traffic control and
level are based on the work assignment. weather forecasting. The critical factors that impact
Prerequisites: Approval by the department chair and the engineering decisions involved, including techno-
cooperative education administrator. logical, economic, social, and professional issues, are
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discussed. Key engineering techniques and practices, tools such as FPGA (field programmable gate array)
including database, human-computer interaction, and to design and implement digital circuit components
networks of systems, are explored through case stud- and subsystems that are responsible for the control
ies and representative examples from the aerospace and operation of an aerospace system. In addition,
and aviation domains. students will be introduced to high-level design lan-
Prerequisites: EGR 115 and Junior standing. guages, such as VHDL (VHSIC hardware description
language), RTL (register transfer language), and their
CEC 315 application to the design and development of digital
circuits.
Signals and Systems (3,0)
Prerequisites: CEC 220 and CEC 222.
3 Credits
Introduction to signal processing systems for both
digital and analog systems. Mathematics of sig- CEC 410
nal representation and signal processing, includ- Digital Signal Processing (3,0)
ing functional descriptions of signals and systems. 3 Credits
Implications of linearity and time-invariance, and Specification, design, and implementation of offline
input-output behavior of linear, time-invariant sys- signal processing systems on general-purpose com-
tems. Causality and stability. Zero-input and zero- puters and real-time signal processing systems on
state responses. Z and Laplace Transforms. Fourier special-purpose digital signal processing microproces-
Series and Fourier Transforms for discrete and sors (DSPs). Review of sampling theory and discrete-
continuous systems. Extensive use of MATLAB and time filtering. Filter design tools. Digital-to-analog
Simulink. and analog-to-digital conversion hardware. DSP core
Prerequisite: EGR 115. architectures and hardware interrupts. Aspects of
Corequisite: MA 345. system-on-a-chip DSPs for data transfer, cache man-
agement, external memory reference, and co-proces-
sor interface. Real-time operating systems for DSPs.
CEC 320 Applications to modern communication and control
Microprocessor Systems (3,0) systems.
3 Credits Prerequisite: CEC 315.
Study of digital computer organizations. Introduction
to microcomputer systems using a current micropro-
cessor. Assembly language programming techniques
for microcomputers will be used to study digital com- CEC 411
puter operation. Input and output techniques, mem- Digital Signal Processing Laboratory (0,3)
ory devices, RS 232, and other interfacing techniques 1 Credit
will be studied. Hardware and software relationships Laboratory companion course to CEC 410 featur-
will also be discussed. ing development of signal generation, processing,
Prerequisites: CEC 220 and experience in programming and analysis systems using digital signal processing
in a high-level language. microprocessors (DSPs). DSP software development
Corequisite: CEC 322. and debugging environments. Chip- and board-
support libraries. Use of algorithm libraries for rapid
system development. System development tools,
CEC 322 including automatic code generation with Simulink.
Microprocessor Systems Laboratory (0,3) Culminates in development of stand-alone board-
1 Credit based DSP system.
Hands-on experience with a microprocessor is pro- Corequisite: CEC 410.
vided through weekly experiments involving hard-
ware and software techniques. CEC 420
Computer Systems Design I (2,3)
CEC 330 3 Credits
This is the first course in the senior project sequence
Digital Systems Design with Aerospace (CEC 420 and CEC 421). This course introduces stu-
Applications (3,3) dents to discussing issues of management, planning,
4 Credits task assignment, resource allocation, requirement
This is the continuation of Introduction to Digital collection, and system specification and design. The
Circuit Design (CEC 220). Students in this class use team working in a distributed environment will
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develop a base for implementation of a computer-

centered system with elements of both hardware and CEC 460
software. The artifacts developed during this course Telecommunications Systems (3,0)
will be used as the foundation for further develop- 3 Credits
ment during the second course (CEC 421) in the Techniques and applications in telecommunications.
sequence. Types of data communication versus line discipline
Prerequisites: Computer Engineering major, Senior methodology. Hardware requirements and con-
status. straints. Speed versus quality. Security and encoding
algorithms.
CEC 421 Prerequisite: CEC 320 or permission of the instructor.
Computer Systems Design II (1,6)
3 Credits CEC 470
This is the second course in the senior project Computer Architecture (3,0)
sequence (CEC 420 and CEC 421). This is the continu- 3 Credits
ation of CEC 420. This course continues with project This course describes in detail the Von Neuman
development, focusing on issues of detailed design, computer architecture, which includes processors,
modularization, component selection, coding, assem- memory, input/ output, and transfer of information;
bling, and testing. The team working in a distributed examples of machine language, assembly language,
environment will implement and test a computer- microprogramming, and operating systems will be
centered system with elements of both hardware and discussed. Additional topics in advanced computer
software. architecture and computer systems will be covered.
Prerequisite: CEC 320.
CEC 440
Autonomous Vehicle Design (3,0) CEC 299-499
3 Credits Special Topics in Computer Engineering
This course introduces students to the issues involved 1-6 Credits
in the development of autonomous vehicles as Directed studies of selected topics in computer engi-
applied in aerospace and aviation. This multidisci- neering.
plinary course is designed to give students a variety
of basic concepts and hands-on experience in robot- Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and department
ics and automation. Topics include control, sensing, chair.
vision, intelligence, and mechanics. To gain hands-on
experience, students will participate in a project in
which they will design and build an autonomous Civil Engineering
vehicle that will participate in an international robot-
ics competition. CIV 140
Prerequisite: CEC 320. Engineering Measurements (1,3)
2 Credits
CEC 450 Introduction to data collection and analysis. Principles
of surveying and mapping, with emphasis on modern
Real-Time Systems (3,0) methods. Laboratory methods.
3 Credits
The course introduces the concepts of real-time Corequisite: CIV 140L.
systems from the user and designer viewpoint. The
requirements, design, implementation, and basic CIV 140L
properties of real-time application software are Engineering Measurements Laboratory (0,3)
described with an overview of system software. 0 Credits
Related topics such as interrupts, concurrent task Field practice in surveying and mapping. Use of mod-
synchronization, sharing resources, and software reli- ern measurement instrumentation. Development of
ability are discussed. A team project on a real-time teamwork and surveying project management skills.
prototype application may be incorporated in the
course.
Prerequisites: CEC 320, CS 225.
Corequisite: CS 420.
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lateral pressures, bearing capacity. Soil sampling and

CIV 304 testing. Laboratory methods.
Structural Analysis (3,0) Prerequisites: COM 221, ES 202.
3 Credits Corequisite: CIV 320L.
Analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate
structures using statics, kinematics, virtual work, CIV 320L
strain energy, force, and displacement methods.
Structural laboratory testing. Soil Mechanics Laboratory (0,3)
Prerequisite: ES 201. 0 Credits
Modern soil testing and analysis methods.
CIV 307 Preparation of samples. Testing of soils for engineer-
ing behavioral properties, including permeability,
Civil Engineering Materials I (3,3) settlement, bearing capacity, and lateral pressures.
4 Credits
Properties of engineering materials: steel, concrete, CIV 330
soil, asphalt, polymers, composites. Relationship
between structure and behavior. Standard methods of Computer Applications in Transportation (1,3)
testing and inspecting. Laboratory methods. 2 Credits
Application of computer software for planning and
Prerequisites: COM 221, ES 202. design of transportation systems. Emphasis is placed
Corequisite: CIV 307L. on finding solutions to current problems associated
with existing airport and intermodal transportation
CIV 307L systems.
Civil Engineering Materials I Laboratory (0,3) Prerequisite: CIV 311.
0 Credits
Use of modern testing methods for determining the CIV 340
engineering properties of steel, concrete, asphalt, Construction Engineering (3,0)
polymers, and composites. Laboratory report devel- 3 Credits
opment. Delivery of construction projects. Introduction to
construction equipment, production rates, construc-
CIV 311 tion methods for concrete, asphalt, steel, wood, and
Introduction to Transportation Engineering (3,0) masonry, planning and scheduling, safety, and con-
3 Credits struction economics.
Fundamentals of transportation engineering, includ-
ing planning, design, construction, maintenance, CIV 362
operation, economics, and the role of transportation Engineering and Construction Operations in
facilities in society. Concepts, underlying theory, and Space (3,0)
design issues are detailed.
3 Credits
Prerequisite: PS 150. U.S. space exploration policies in the 21st century.
Construction in zero- or low-weight environments.
CIV 316 Development of lunar and planetary resources.
Hydraulics (3,0) Controlled ecological life support systems. Lunar
3 Credits concrete.
Open channel and pipe flows. Hydraulic structures.
Groundwater hydrology and stormwater manage- CIV 370
ment. Computational Methods in Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: ES 204. (3,0)
3 Credits
CIV 320 Numerical techniques for solving civil engineering
Soil Mechanics (3,3) problems. Applications of statistical methods. Matrix
4 Credits operations. Spreadsheet development.
Study of the engineering behavior of soil: origin, clas- Prerequisite: EGR 115.
sification, identification, and structure. Permeability,
seepage, consolidation, settlement, slope stability,
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CIV 421 CIV 441

Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering (3,0) Civil Engineering Materials II (3,3)
3 Credits 4 Credits
Prediction of settlement, analysis of the stability of Physical and mechanical properties of construction
slopes, prediction of the bearing capacity of shallow materials, portland cement concrete, proportioning
and deep foundations, and determination of earth of concrete mixtures including admixtures. Fiber
pressures acting on retaining structures. reinforced concrete design and evaluation. Origin,
Prerequisite: CIV 320. production, specifications, and tests of bituminous
materials and paving mixtures used in construction
CIV 422 and maintenance of roads and pavements, pavement
surface properties, pavement distress, and correction
Design of Pavement Structures (3,0) alternatives.
3 Credits
Prerequisite: CIV 307.
Theory and practice in pavement design for high-
ways and airfields, pavement performance, structural Corequisite: CIV 441L.
design of pavement layers, types of materials used in
pavement layers, characterization of pavement layer CIV 441L
materials, and introduction to pavement management Civil Engineering Materials II Laboratory (0,3)
concepts. 0 Credits
Prerequisite: CIV 320. Advanced testing methodology for concrete, concrete
mixtures, bituminous materials, and pavements.
CIV 424
Rehabilitation of Pavement Structures (3,0) CIV 447
3 Credits Airport Design I (3,0)
Pavement distresses and their causes. Pavement 3 Credits
evaluation, roughness, friction, drainage survey and Fundamental principles of airport layout and prelimi-
evaluation, structural evaluation, material character- nary design. Airport site selection, runway length and
ization, traffic loading evaluation, design of pavement orientation, air traffic control, capacity, and delay.
rehabilitation alternatives, economic analysis, and Prerequisite: CIV 311.
selection of preferred alternatives.
Prerequisite: CIV 320. CIV 457
Airport Design II (3,0)
CIV 431 3 Credits
Reinforced Concrete Design (3,0) Airport terminal passenger and vehicle processing
3 Credits systems. Lighting and signing systems, pavement
Properties of concrete, its constituents, and reinforce- marking, baggage handling, communication systems,
ment steels. Design of beams, columns, beam-col- and security systems.
umns, and slabs. Cracking and deterioration. Torsion Prerequisite: CIV 447.
and shear reinforcement. Anchorage and bond detail-
ing. Application of the concrete design code. CIV 460
Prerequisites: CIV 304, ES 202. Senior Design Project (3,0)
3 Credits
CIV 432 Detailed and complete design of a civil engineer-
Structural Steel Design (3,0) ing facility. Progress reports and presentation.
3 Credits Interdisciplinary group cooperation is emphasized.
Steel and its properties. Design of tension members, Prerequisite: Senior standing.
column members, torsional members, and plate gird-
ers. Welded and bolted connections. Steel design CIV 490
specifications and building codes. Current philoso-
phies in steel design. The Civil Engineering Profession (1,0)
1 Credit
Prerequisites: CIV 304, ES 202.
Current problems in engineering, professional duties
and responsibilities, opportunities for professional
development, ethics, and professionalism.
Prerequisite: Graduating Senior status.
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take responsibility for. The fundamentals of grammar,

CIV 499 punctuation, and sentence structure are strengthened
Directed Design Project (Variable) when students write and revise multi-paragraph
1-3 Credits expository essays. A grade of C is required to pass
Directed design project. Individual investigation of this course, and it may not be dropped. (Credit is not
current design problem. Offered by special arrange- applicable to any degree.)
ment only.
Prerequisite: Permission of Civil Engineering program COM 122
coordinator. English Composition and Literature (3,0)
3 Credits
CIV 199-399 This course focuses on principles of writing in
Special Topics in Civil Engineering (Variable) response to readings in the humanities, social sci-
1-3 Credits ences, and other interdisciplinary fields. Students
Directed studies of special topics in Civil Engineering. develop their communicative, evaluative, critical
Offered by arrangement only. thinking, and research writing abilities through the
close examination of key texts across those disci-
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and Civil plines. A grade of C or better is required to pass this
Engineering program coordinator. course.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of basic skills
Communication requirements.
COM 219
COM 008 Speech (3,0)
Academic English for Non-Native Speakers of 3 Credits
English (4,0) A continuation of the study of communication and
4 Credits communication theory with emphasis on overcoming
A developmental course designed to help interme- communication apprehension, developing listening
diate-level non-native speakers of English develop skills, mastering oral performance, and writing about
their English language proficiency. The emphasis is communication. Individual sections may focus on
on writing and reading in academic settings. Students public speaking, group discussion, oral interpretation,
cannot withdraw from the course. The course must be or interpersonal communication. Section emphasis
passed with a grade of C or better. (Credit not appli- varies by instructor and is listed in the Schedule of
cable to any degree.) Courses.
Prerequisite: COM 122.
COM 018
Advanced Academic English for Non-Native COM 221
Speakers of English (4,0) Technical Report Writing (3,0)
4 Credits 3 Credits
A developmental course designed to help advanced- Preparation of formal and informal technical reports,
level non-native speakers of English develop their abstracts, resumes, and business correspondence.
English language proficiency. The emphasis is on Major emphasis placed on the long technical paper
writing and reading in an academic setting and on and the acquisition of advanced writing skills.
preparation for degree-credit bearing communica- Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.
tion courses. (Credit not applicable to any degree.)
Students cannot withdraw from the course. The
course must be passed with a grade of C or better.
COM 222
Prerequisite: ESL Placement Test or HU 008. Business Communication (3,0)
3 Credits
COM 020 An introduction to effective business communication.
Topics in oral, written, nonverbal, and intercultural
Fundamentals of Communication (3,0) communication are covered. Research methods, effec-
3 Credits tive speaking, and the preparation of letters, memo-
Designed to improve the student’s reading and writ- randa, and reports are emphasized.
ing abilities through focusing on critical thinking. All Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.
three skills are approached as facets of each other and
as processes that the student learns to control and
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COM 225 COM 268

Science and Technology Communication (3,0) Sports Writing (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
This course introduces the practices of communicat- Training in interviewing, research, and writing skills
ing news and issues in science and technology to a and strategies employed by print sports journalists.
variety of publics through magazine-style writing and This course involves rigorous practice in a variety
public speaking. Guest speakers will present research of sports articles, including game stories, features,
questions, methodologies, and issues in the sciences. advanced-depth writing, opinion, and hard news
Coursework also includes readings from successful sports stories using Associated Press style.
science and technology communicators, illustrating Prerequisite: COM 122.
various solutions to writing about complex subjects.
Special topics include identifying science and techno- COM 320
logical stories, evaluating sources and information,
and communicating findings clearly, comprehensibly, Mass Communication Law and Ethics (3,0)
and accurately for publication and speaking engage- 3 Credits
ments. This course is based on case studies introducing
students to the legal and ethical environments under-
pinning First Amendment rights in the United States
from the nation’s founding to the present. Topics in
COM 230 law include intents of the framers, prior restraint,
Digital Photography (3,0) libel, privacy, hate speech, freedom of information
3 Credits laws, shield laws, and copyright. Topics in ethics con-
This course introduces fundamental photographic centrate on models for decision-making in difficult
skills through digital technologies. Emphasis is placed situations. Practices of journalists, media relations
on the tools, techniques, and aesthetics of a range practitioners, and Internet communicators will be
of photographic applications pertaining to graphic examined. Topics in ethics concentrate on models for
design and interactive media. decision-making in difficult situations.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of the Prerequisite: COM 221.
program coordinator.
COM 322
COM 260 Aviation and Aerospace Communication (3,0)
Introduction to Media (3,0) 3 Credits
3 Credits This course introduces the practices of communicat-
The structure of, professional opportunities in, and ing news and issues in aviation and aerospace to a
social issues arising from, media industries. Required variety of publics through magazine-style writing
of all Communication students. Must be taken within and public speaking. Students will learn how to
the first year of entering the program. recognize the news value of contemporary avia-
Prerequisite: COM 122. tion issues, to gain an understanding of those issues
through research and interviews with experts, and to
COM 265 write about and discuss the issues. Coursework also
includes readings from respected aviation writers that
Introduction to News Writing (3,0) illustrate aviation’s economic and social impact on
3 Credits society. Special topics include safety, airport security
COM 265 offers Communication majors theory and and congestion, emerging legal issues, and interna-
practice in the fundamentals of various journalistic tional aviation trends.
genres: news reporting, features, interviews, spot
news, page layout, interpretive journalism, and more.
This course introduces students to use of the AP
Stylebook, libel law, and ethical issues in journalism. COM 350
Prerequisite: COM 122 or permission of the instructor. Environmental Communication (3,0)
3 Credits
This course centers on national and regional environ-
mental issues, including planning, regulation, and
crises. Topics include responses to climate change,
endangered species, wetlands preservation, coastal
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development, and hazardous materials regulation. practical workshop in Web site development, with an
Field trips and guest speakers will be included. emphasis on communicating science and technology
Students learn how to research and write articles and in a professional context. In close consultation with the
stories for nature and environmental magazines as professor, students design and produce Web sites for
well as general-audience media. University programs, departments, non-profit organi-
Prerequisite: COM 221 or COM 225. zations, and businesses. Experience with Web develop-
ment software is recommended.
COM 360 Prerequisite: COM 221, COM 222, or an equivalent
Media Relations I (3,0) professional writing course.
3 Credits
The course focuses on different theories of persuasive COM 412
communication and the construction of persuasive Advanced Technical Writing (3,0)
messages. Individual instructors may explore per- 3 Credits
suasive communication in public service and politi- Communication specific to the technical communication
cal campaigns, interpersonal communication, social profession is studied, and students prepare at least one
movements, persuasive writing, or advertising. formal project suitable for inclusion in a career portfolio.
Students are evaluated on their ability to recognize, The projects may include, but are not limited to, the fol-
apply, and evaluate the communication theories used lowing: technical manual, grant or business proposal,
to design persuasive messages. product development and documentation, multimedia
Prerequisite: COM 219. training or product presentation, training modules,
and corporate reports. Projects may be in paper, elec-
COM 364 tronic, or combination of multimedia formats, depend-
ing on trends in the profession and use of technology.
Visual Design (3,0) Professional technical communicators may serve as
3 Credits mentors or speakers.
This course presents principles of visual design
applying to print and electronic publications, includ-
ing unity, emphasis, balance, line, shape, value, color,
and texture. Special topics include ethics, typogra- COM 415
phy, semiotics, and layout. Students analyze existing Non-Verbal Communication (3,0)
graphical artifacts and create print and electronic 3 Credits
projects focused on communicating science and tech- This course entails the study of communication behav-
nology, using professional design software. iors and processes not involving the expression of
Prerequisites: COM 221, COM 222, or an equivalent written or spoken words, which contribute informa-
professional writing course; COM 265. tion to a message. Special attention is directed to the
study of voice qualities; facial expression and body
COM 410 language; space, personal distance, and touch; the use
of time and objects; and personal appearance. Study
Advanced Professional Writing (3,0) also involves non-verbal communication in applied
3 Credits settings, as well as research strategies for observing,
A sophisticated process approach to strategies for effec- measuring, and understanding non-verbal phenomena.
tive communication in the workplace. Balancing theory
Prerequisite: COM 219, equivalent Speech
and practice in professional communication, students
Communications course. (Also offered as HU 415.
will work singly and in collaborative teams to integrate
Students receive either Communication or Humanities
visuals, layout and design, editing and review systems,
credit, but not both.)
online documentation, and electronic publishing. All
assignments carry written components with equal
emphasis placed on oral execution. COM 460
Prerequisites: COM 219, COM 221, COM 265. Media Relations II (3,0)
3 Credits
COM 411 Mastery of writing and speaking genres in media rela-
tions with an emphasis on crisis communication.
Web Design Workshop (3,0)
Prerequisites: COM 265, COM 360.
3 Credits
In addition to highlighting theories of communication
related to design and content, this course serves as a
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Computer Science CS 223

Scientific Programming in C (3,0)
CS 118 3 Credits
Fundamentals of Computer Programming (3,0) This is a course in C programming for scientists and
3 Credits engineers. Using a problem-solving approach for
Introduction to basic concepts of structured program- developing algorithms, the algorithms are imple-
ming with applications in business, technology, and mented in C and include the following topics: data
engineering. This course is intended for the student types and related operations, input/output, control
with little or no experience in programming. structures, functions, arrays, files, and strings.
Prerequisite: MA 112 or MA 241 or permission of the
CS 120 instructor.
Introduction to Computing in Aviation (3,0)
3 Credits CS 225
This course provides an introduction to computer Computer Science II (3,3)
organization and applications, with an emphasis on 4 Credits
issues relating to aeronautical science and the avia- This course emphasizes program design, style, data
tion industry. Computational models are presented abstraction, information hiding, and testing; advanced
and related to real world architectures. Data repre- programming features; and introduction to object-
sentation and file organization are introduced. Basic oriented concepts, basics of algorithm analysis, excep-
network structure and behavior is presented. These tion handling, string processing, recursion, pointers,
topics form the building blocks of more specialized and simple data structures. The course has a closed
course segments focusing on the use of computers laboratory that includes activities dealing with the
in the aviation field. Aviation-specific course compo- computing environment, the software development
nents include computer simulation, instrumentation, process, and programming exercises.
and avionics systems. Additional material discusses
Prerequisite: EGR 115.
the impact of computers on society and business
practices.
CS 303
CS 125 Network Security (3,0)
Computer Science I (3,3) 3 Credits
This course introduces the principles and algorithms
4 Credits
of modern encryption and some major issues and
Introduction to problem-solving methods, algorithm
problems of computer security. Topics covered
development, and software engineering; software
include the notion of block ciphers and implementa-
development process, program design, coding,
tions such as DES and Blowfish. Modern public key
review, testing, and documentation; and program-
encryption techniques such as the RSA algorithm.
ming using a modern programming language that
Statistical attacks on encryption including traffic
supports modular development. The course has a
monitoring. Hash functions. Digital signatures and
closed laboratory that includes activities dealing with
authentication methods. An introduction to some
the computing environment, the software develop-
attacks and defenses such as viruses, worms, and
ment process, and programming exercises.
firewalls. This course is intended to be a required
Prerequisites: Experience in programming in a high-level course in an Information Security minor or a technical
language, and proficiency in high school pre-Calculus elective for students majoring in Computer Science or
mathematics. Computer Engineering.
Prerequisites: CS 222 or MA 242 or consent of the
CS 222 instructor. CS 225 or consent of the instructor. Junior
Introduction to Discrete Structures (3,0) status or consent of the instructor.
3 Credits
An introduction to the fundamental algebraic, logical,
and combinatorial concepts of mathematics that pro-
vide a foundation for the study of computer science.
Prerequisites: Experience in programming in a high-level
language, pre-Calculus mathematics.
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concepts and techniques in the UNIX environment.

CS 315 In addition, topics such as the function and structure
Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms of operating systems, process management, memory
(3,0) management, concurrency, UNIX system program-
3 Credits ming, and UNIX programming tools will be covered.
This course emphasizes the design, implementation, Prerequisite: CS 225 or equivalent experience in
and analysis of algorithms dealing with searching, programming.
sorting, graphs, trees, and disk files.
Prerequisites: CS 222, CS 225. CS 350
Computer Modeling and Simulation (3,0)
CS 317 3 Credits
Files and Database Systems (3,0) Introduction to the basic aspects of modeling and
3 Credits simulation. Topics include statistical models, queuing
Introduction to file and database systems. The course theory, random variate generation, simulation lan-
will cover the theory of database systems, various guages, object-oriented programming, graphic output
database models, and the design of a database sys- with animation, design and analysis of experiments,
tem. Course homework will reflect real-life problems and verification and validation of simulation models.
requiring cooperation, problem formulation, and A term project involving the simulation of an element
problem-solving skills. A team/group term project of aviation or aerospace may be assigned.
may be assigned. Prerequisites: MA 222 or MA 412, a proficiency in
Prerequisites: CS 222, CS 225. computer programming, and Junior/Senior standing.
CS 332 CS 420
Organization of Programming Languages (3,0) Operating Systems (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
A comparative study of different programming para- Development, structure, and functions of operating
digms. Students program in several languages chosen systems; demand service models; development of
to illustrate the essential features of the paradigms concurrent models.
studied. Formal language concepts are also intro- Prerequisites: CS 225 and Junior standing.
duced.
Prerequisites: CS 222, CS 225. CS 455
Artificial Intelligence (3,0)
CS 335 3 Credits
Introduction to Computer Graphics (3,0) This course introduces students to the basic concepts of
3 Credits artificial intelligence with emphasis on knowledge engi-
Introduction to computer graphics, algorithms, graph- neering. Students gain experience, through individual
ics programming, graphics design, use of graphic and group exercises, in the various phases of system
packages, and applications of computer graphics to development: planning, requirements and specification,
aviation, business, and scientific problems. A term design, implementation, and testing. Students study
project involving a graphics programming application and apply commercial tools to the development of
may be assigned. knowledge-base systems in the aerospace and aviation
Prerequisites: MA 241 and proficiency in an domain.
implementation language. Prerequisite: CS 222 or permission of the instructor.
CS 344 CS 490
C Programming and UNIX (3,0) Computer Science Capstone Design (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
This course is an advanced course in the C program- This course is the continuation of SE 300 (Software
ming language and the UNIX programming envi- Engineering Practices), where the students are given
ronment and provides basic information about the an opportunity to work on a term-long interdisciplin-
general principles of operating systems. It begins with ary (computer science, software engineering, and
an introduction to the UNIX operating system, fol- the student’s area of concentration) project culminat-
lowed by an in-depth study of the C programming
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ing the knowledge and expertise they have gained ing graduate with the tools needed for success in the
throughout their program of study. workplace.
Prerequisite: SE 300.
EC 315
CS 299-499 Managerial Economics (3,0)
Special Topics in Computer Science 3 Credits
1-6 Credits An analytical approach to the manager’s role in
Individual independent or directed studies of selected understanding pricing, costing, production, and fore-
topics in computer science. casting. Concentrates on simple quantitative models
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and the to explain the firm’s position in the market and how
department chair. the manager can react to and control this information.
Aviation topics commonly discussed include airport
privatization and employee ownership of airlines.
Economics Prerequisite: EC 210.
Standing is based on credit hours earned EC 420
toward the student’s declared degree pro- Economics of Air Transportation (3,0)
gram. 3 Credits
A study of the economic aspects of airline service
EC 200 with consideration given to the impact of federal aid
An Economic Survey (3,0) and regulation, types of aircraft, airport problems,
3 Credits consumer interests, and competitive practices.
An introduction to macro and microeconomic prin- Prerequisite: EC 210.
ciples, problems, and policies with a view to current
economic problems. EC 299-499
Special Topics in Economics
EC 210 1-4 Credits
Microeconomics (3,0) Individual independent or directed studies of combi-
3 Credits nations of selected topics in economics.
An introduction to the economic principles of free Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and the
enterprise supply and demand, private and social department chair.
implications of profit maximization, market structure,
and resource markets. Current microeconomic issues
in aviation (such as liability reform, evolution of air-
line competition, etc.) are discussed.
Electrical Engineering
EE 223
EC 211 Linear Circuits Analysis I (3,0)
Macroeconomics (3,0) 3 Credits
3 Credits Volt-ampere characteristics for passive circuit ele-
An introductory analysis of employment, inflation, ments, resistive network circuit theory, and simplifica-
recession, GDP economic growth, and international tion. Kirchoff’s current and voltage laws. Introduction
trade with an emphasis on practical policy alterna- to linear network theorems and transformations.
tives. Macroeconomic aviation applications such as Transient response of RC, RL, and RLC circuits.
the counter-cyclical growth of start-up airlines and Steady state and impedance circuit analysis for sinu-
consideration of ATC privatization are incorporated. soidal sources.
Corequisites: MA 345, PS 250.
EC 225
Engineering Economics (3,0)
3 Credits
An introduction to microeconomic principles, prob-
lems, and policies as well as basic financial principles
such as time value of money, capital budgeting, and
cost of capital. The course will provide the engineer-
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EE 224 EE 304
Electrical Engineering Laboratory I (0,3) Electronic Circuits Laboratory (0,3)
1 Credit 1 Credit
Problem sessions, electrical instrumentation and mea- Laboratory experiments in the measurement of elec-
surement, verification of theory presented in EE 223, tronic device characteristics. Design of biasing net-
working knowledge of electronic test equipment. works, small signal amplifiers, and switching circuits.
Corequisite: EE 223. Corequisite: EE 302.
EE 300 EE 306
Linear Circuit Analysis II (3,0) Introduction to Electrical Systems (2,0)
3 Credits 2 Credits
Continuation of EE 223. Study of the Laplace and Direct current electricity; circuits, resistance, DC
Fourier transforms, Fourier analysis, complex plane, machinery. AC current; transformers, three-phase cir-
resonance and coupled circuits, Bode Diagrams, and cuits, AC machinery, commercial applications, build-
two-port networks. ing codes.
Prerequisite: EE 223.
Corequisite: MA 441 or permission of the instructor.
EE 307
Avionics I (3,3)
EE 301 4 Credits
Provides the first part of a comprehensive and rig-
Electrical Engineering Laboratory II (0,3) orous study of avionics systems. A laboratory is
1 Credit provided to give the student the opportunity to gain
Problem sessions, analysis, and simulation of analog hands-on experience. The course covers avionics sys-
and digital circuits using computer-aided design and tems from the basic physics of avionics to the latest
analysis tools. technology.
Corequisite: EE 300. Prerequisites: EE 223, EE 224, MA 345, PS 250, PS 253.
EE 302 EE 308
Electronic Devices and Circuits (3,0) Introduction to Electrical Communications (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
Introduction to basic semiconductor theory and This is an introductory course in communications
semiconductor device characteristics. Diode and and includes channels, networks, Shannon’s law,
transistor models used in the analysis and design of random processes, modulation, and multiplexing.
electronic circuits. Basic amplifier circuits. Single and Transmitters and receivers are covered as an appli-
multi-stage amplifier analysis, design, and frequency cation of the theory introduced in this course. The
response. Integrated circuit implementation of differ- Fourier transform is the major mathematical tool used
ential stages and operational amplifier circuits. in this course. The subjects are the basic foundation of
Prerequisite: EE 223 or permission of the instructor. both analog and digital communications, both wired
Corequisite: EE 304. and wireless.
EE 303 EE 335
Signals and Filters (3,0) Electrical Engineering I (2,0)
3 Credits 2 Credits
Mathematics for filtering and spectral analysis of Introduction of the fundamentals of electrical engi-
continuous and discrete systems. Solutions to filtering neering. Circuit theory and variables. Voltage-current
approximations via Butterworth, Chebyshev, elliptic, relationship for passive elements. Circuit analysis and
and others. Introductions to Z-transforms and digital network solutions. Phasors and frequency-domain
filter design methods. analysis. Transient analysis of first and second order
Prerequisites: EE 300 and MA 441 or permission of the systems. Equivalent circuits and power. The Electrical
instructor. Engineering Lab, EE 336, must be taken during the
same semester as EE 335.
Prerequisites: COM 221, MA 345, PS 250, PS 253.
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EE 336 EE 420
Electrical Engineering Laboratory I (0,3) Avionics Preliminary Design (3,0)
1 Credit 3 Credits
Laboratory experiments and techniques in electrical Study of FAA requirements governing design of
engineering. The Electrical Engineering Lab EE 336 airborne electronic equipment. Study of component
must be taken during the same semester as EE 335. and subsystem specification and design practices.
Application of the above in the preparation of a
EE 340 proposal/design plan for an airborne electrical/
Electric and Magnetic Fields (3,0) electronic subsystem. Integrate the knowledge gained
throughout the curriculum with practical aspects of
3 Credits
the practice of engineering to enable the student to
Electrostatics and magnetostatics. Study of mag-
comprehend engineering as a pivotal aspect of the
netic and dielectric material properties; Maxwell’s
business cycle and to responsibly participate in soci-
equations; energy and radiation of plane waves.
ety by the practice of his/her profession. The course
Introduction of electromagnetic waves, transmission
will introduce the combination of hardware and soft-
lines, the Smith chart, and radiation from antennas.
ware requirements and preliminary design, prepara-
Prerequisites: MA 441, PS 250. tion of project, and testing plans following established
industry standards.
EE 401 Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Control Systems Analysis and Design (3,0)
3 Credits EE 421
Modeling, analysis, and design of analog and digi- Avionics Detail Design (3,0)
tal linear control systems using time and frequency
3 Credits
domain techniques. Topics include feedback control
Continuation of EE 420 or EE 428. Senior-level proj-
system characteristics performance analysis and sta-
ect. Students will work as members of a team in the
bility, Z-transforms, and controller design.
execution of winning proposals from EE 420/428. The
Prerequisite: MA 345. course incorporates the combination of hardware and
software detailed design, implementation, and testing
EE 402 following established industry standards.
Control Systems Laboratory (0,3) Prerequisite: EE 420 or EE 428.
1 Credit
Laboratory experiments involving the principles EE 422
of operation and design of linear control systems. Wired and Fiber Optic Communications (3,0)
Experiments to support theory introduced in EE 401.
3 Credits
Corequisite: EE 401.
This course applies the foundations laid down by EE
310 and EE 417 to wired and fiber optic communica-
EE 417 tions. The course discusses the characteristics of theo-
Digital Communications (3,0) retical and real transmission lines. The similarities of
3 Credits electrical transmission lines and fiber optic transmis-
This course covers digital codes, including the under- sion are studied. Methods of establishing networks
standing of the generation of common codes and the using electrical transmission lines are discussed as
advantages and disadvantages of the various types well as the impairments encountered by such net-
of codes. Bandwidth considerations are introduced. works. Fiber optic networks are introduced, building
Common distortion and interference phenomena are on the foundation set down by the electrical transmis-
studied in terms of intersymbol interference, bit error sion line networks.
rates, and the tools for analyzing these impairments,
such as eye diagrams and constellation diagrams. EE 430
Techniques for improving digital communications, Introduction to Radio Frequency Circuits (3,0)
including matched filters, error detection, error cor-
3 Credits
rection, and data compression, are discussed.
This course introduces the fundamentals of radio
frequency (RF) theory and circuits. The main topics
in the RF theory part include RF behavior of common
devices, transmission lines, Smith chart, impedance
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matching, and S parameters. The main topics in the

RF circuit part include filters, amplifiers, oscillators, EGR 111
and mixers. Engineering Drawing (2,0)
Prerequisite: EE 302. 2 Credits
Corequisite: EE 430L. Freehand pencil sketching for graphical communi-
cation of engineering designs. Standard forms for
EE 430L design graphic and view layout, orthographic pro-
jection, section and auxiliary views, dimensioning,
Radio Frequency Circuits Laboratory (0,3) tolerancing, and introduction to shop processes. This
1 Credit course is not equivalent to EGR 120.
This lab accompanies radio frequency (RF) circuits.
The main topics of this lab include operating the EGR 115
RF measurement equipment, demonstrating the RF
behavior of common devices, measuring the param- Introduction to Computing for Engineers (3,0)
eters of transmission lines, measuring the S param- 3 Credits
eters of transistors and integrated circuits, matching This is an introductory course in programming and
the impedances of networks, and designing/testing computing for scientists and engineers. The course
filters, amplifiers, and oscillators, as well as mixers. introduces students to the following aspects of soft-
ware engineering: specification, requirements, design,
EE 475 code, and test. This course uses a problem-solving
approach for developing algorithms. The following
Senior Telecommunications Project (2,3) topics will be included: data types and related opera-
3 Credits tions, looping, decision, input/output, functions,
The capstone course for the telecommunications track. arrays, files, and plotting.
This course will entail a design project involving a Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or permission of the instructor.
broad spectrum of tasks including system design,
software, hardware, text, and evaluation. The stu- EGR 120
dents will plan the project using the latest computer
tools and monitor the progress. Group and interdisci- Graphical Communications (2,2)
plinary efforts are encouraged. 3 Credits
Freehand pencil sketching and CAD as tools for
EE 299-499 graphical communication of engineering designs.
Standard forms for design graphics and view layout,
Special Topics in Electrical Engineering orthographic projection, section and auxiliary views,
1-6 Credits dimensioning, tolerancing, introduction to shop pro-
Directed studies of selected topics in electrical engi- cesses.
neering.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in an engineering program.
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and department
chair. EGR 305
3D-CADD and Engineering Documentation
Engineering (3,0)
3 Credits
EGR 101 Application and use of high-end computer-assisted
drafting, design, and analysis tool (CATIA) to
Introduction to Engineering (1,2) engineering challenges. Applications of CATIA
2 Credits workbenches: the product specification tree, knowl-
An introduction to the interdisciplinary aspects of the edgware, parametric design, part and assembly
engineering of aerospace systems. This is a project- design, modification, document release and control,
based course demonstrating how aerospace engineer- final drawings, and changes.
ing, electrical engineering, computer engineering,
civil engineering, and software engineering are com- Prerequisites: EGR 120, ES 201, ES 204.
bined to produce results. Students are involved in an
array of conceptual exercises, simple design activities,
and projects dealing with engineering in aerospace-
related areas.
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Electronics EL 213
Digital Circuit Laboratory (0,3)
EL 107 1 Credit
Direct and Alternating Current Fundamentals One three-hour laboratory session per week with
and Circuit Analysis (4,0) experiments paralleling the material of EL 212.
4 Credits Corequisite: EL 212.
A detailed study of basic DC and AC theory and circuit
concepts. Subject areas include the physical nature of EL 301
matter, Ohm’s Law, DC and AC components, series Electronic Communication Systems (3,0)
and parallel circuits, reactance, resonance, and trans-
3 Credits
former theory.
Introduction to communications circuits and systems.
Prerequisite: MA 111 or MA 145. Subject areas include AM, FM, and SS modulation
Corequisites: EL 108, MA 112. and receivers, transmission lines, wave propagation,
antennas, wave guides, microwave devices, data,
EL 108 communications, and radar fundamentals.
Direct and Alternating Current Laboratory (0,3) Prerequisites: EL 203, EL 204, and MA 112 or MA 241.
1 Credit
One three-hour laboratory session per week with EL 302
experiments paralleling the material of EL 107. Electronic Communications Laboratory (0,3)
Corequisite: EL 107. 1 Credit
One three-hour laboratory session per week with
EL 203 experiments paralleling the material of EL 301.
Microelectronics Fundamentals and Circuit Corequisite: EL 301.
Analysis (4,0)
4 Credits EL 303
An introductory course in solid-state fundamentals Pulse Components and Circuit Applications
and circuit analysis. Subject areas include semiconduc- (2,0)
tor construction, biasing, small and large signal ampli- 2 Credits
fier analysis, active devices, operational amplifiers, An introduction to pulse fundamentals and circuits
oscillators, and frequency considerations. and their response in high-frequency applications.
Prerequisites: EL 107, EL 108. Prerequisites: EL 203, EL 212, and MA 112 or MA 241.
Corequisite: EL 204.
EL 304
EL 204 Pulse Circuits Laboratory (0,3)
Microelectronics Laboratory (0,3) 1 Credit
1 Credit One three-hour laboratory session per week with
One three-hour laboratory session per week with experiments paralleling the material of EL 303.
experiments paralleling the material of EL 203. Corequisite: EL 303.
Corequisite: EL 203.
EL 307
EL 212 Microprocessor Systems (3,0)
Digital Circuit and Systems Analysis (4,0) 3 Credits
4 Credits An advanced course designed to acquaint the student
An introduction to digital fundamentals and their with microprocessor architecture, software, and hard-
applications to electronic and avionics systems. ware. Subject areas include microprocessor organiza-
Prerequisite: EL 107. tion, instruction sets, memory mapping software and
Corequisite: EL 213. hardware, and microprocessor system design and
interfacing to buses, I/O devices, memories, registers,
and other digital devices.
Prerequisites: EL 212, EL 213, and CS 223 or CS elective.
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on following the form of the electrical signal from

EL 308 light, pressure, temperature, and other sensors as it
Microprocessor Systems Laboratory (3,0) proceeds through signal conditioning circuits and into
1 Credit the microcomputer for further processing. In the labo-
One three-hour laboratory session per week with ratory portion of the course the student will explore
experiments paralleling the material of EL 307. the design of pertinent regulated power supplies,
Corequisite: EL 307. amplifiers, logic circuits, filters, stepper motors, servo
motors, and A-to-D and D-to-A converters. This work
will serve as the basis for design project assignments
Engineering Physics to produce one or two working instruments that are
interfaced to a microcomputer.
A grade of C or better is required in MA 241,
Prerequisites: EGR 115, PS 219, PS 220, or instructor’s
MA 242, PS 140, PS 141, PS 215, and PS 216 waiver.
for entry into all EP and ES courses. Corequisite: MA 345.
EP 101 EP 393
Current Topics in Space Sciences (1,0) Spaceflight Dynamics (2,0)
1 Credit 2 Credits
A survey seminar intended to explore contemporary Basic topics in analytical dynamics, two body orbits
topics encountered in the exploration of the upper and the initial value problem, the two body orbital
atmosphere and near space environment. boundary value problem, Earth coverage and space
mission geometry, non-Keplerian effects, orbital
EP 320 maneuvers and rendezvous, and interplanetary
Electro-Optical Engineering (3,0) transfer. Fundamentals of ascent flight mechanics,
3 Credits launch vehicle selection, fundamentals of entry flight
Geometrical optics of mirrors, thin and thick lenses, mechanics, and the associated thermal control prob-
prisms, and systems. Ray tracing with optical CAD. lem.
Fiber optics applications. Physical optics including Prerequisite: EGR 115.
interference, diffraction, and polarization. Phaser
methods. Engineering considerations in choice of dif- EP 394
ferent types of detectors. Space systems applications.
Image processing. Emphasis on design.
Space Systems Engineering (3,0)
3 Credits
Prerequisites: EGR 115, PS 303. Development of the fundamental principles used in
Corequisites: MA 345, PS 305. the engineering and design of space systems. Several
major subsystems including power, telemetry and
EP 340 command, communications, thermal control and
Introduction to Space Systems Design (2,1.5) guidance, navigation, and control subsystems are cov-
2 Credits ered. Topics on space environmental control and life
An introduction to space mission analysis and design support systems, space system integration and test-
process, mission characterization, evaluation, and ing, and space system operations are also discussed.
requirements definition. Introduction to computer- Prerequisite: AE 313 or EP 393 or consent of the
aided design (CAD). Numerical modeling and instructor.
simulation of engineering systems, the finite element
method, the finite difference method. EP 400
Prerequisite: ES 202. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (3,0)
3 Credits
EP 391 Basic thermodynamics, entropy, kinetic theory, distri-
Microcomputers and Electronic bution of molecular velocities, Maxwell-Boltzmann
Instrumentation (2,3) statistics, Bose-Einstein statistics, Fermi-Dirac statis-
3 Credits tics, microcanonical ensemble, canonical ensemble.
This course will provide students with a background Prerequisite: PS 303.
in electronics as it applies to the design of circuits of
measuring instruments and to interface sensors and
computers. The program of study will concentrate
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EP 410 EP 430
Space Physics (3,0) Spacecraft Instrumentation (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
Origin, evolution, and structure of neutral and ionized This is a required course in the Engineering Physics
terrestrial atmosphere. Effect of sun’s electromagnetic degree program with a Spacecraft Instrumentation
radiation on ozone shield. Photoionization and ther- AOC. The course will undertake the study of space
mal structure of the neutral atmosphere as well as the environment and models used for engineering analy-
ionosphere and magnetosphere. Solar disturbances sis. Topics include considerations for instrument
and their effects on satellite orbit decay and on long- design in space environment, such as plasma interac-
distance communication. Studies of composition, ther- tions, chemical reactions, optical and other radiation
modynamics, and physical processes of the near-Earth effects, and thermal issues. These will include theory,
space environment. Rocket and satellite monitoring engineering, and data reduction techniques for in situ
and remote sensing. Numerical and instrument design spacecraft instrumentation and for spacecraft com-
projects. mand and telemetry systems.
Prerequisite: PS 320. Prerequisites: CEC 315, CEC 320.
Corequisite: EP 440. Corequisite: EP 391, EP 394.
EP 420 EP 440
Planetary Science (3,0) Engineering Electricity and Magnetism (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
Study of the planetary system: origin, evolution, com- Solutions of electrostatics problems using Poisson’s
position, present configuration, dynamics, interiors, equation and Laplace’s equation, electrostatic energy,
surfaces, atmospheres, and magnetospheres of the electric current, magnetic field, electromagnetic
planets and, where appropriate, similar aspects of induction, physics of plasmas, Maxwell’s equations,
the satellites, asteroids, and comets. Interpretations and application of Maxwell’s equations (reflection,
of existing data and definition of future experiments refraction, waveguides, antenna radiation). Students
to aid in determination of the origin and evolution of will write some simple computer programs.
the solar system are stressed. Prerequisites: EGR 115, MA 442, PS 303, PS 305,
Prerequisite: PS 303. PS 320, or instructor consent.
EP 425 EP 455
Observational Astronomy (2,3) Quantum Physics (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
Basic design and use of an optical telescope, funda- The Schrodinger equation in one and three dimen-
mentals of astronomical optics including refracting sions and its solutions for step potentials, the har-
and reflecting systems, principles and applications of monic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. Operators
optical filters and adaptive optics. Design optimiza- and their matrix representations: Dirac bracket for-
tion and trade-offs in an observing system. Telescope malism, angular momentum and spin, and spin-orbit
system calibration and techniques for enhancing interaction. Identical particles and exchange symme-
tracking accuracy. Visual observation and analysis of tries. Time-independent and time-dependent pertur-
images of the sun, moon, planets, stars, nebulae, and bation theory and approximation methods: transition
galaxies. Electronic imaging including quantifica- rates, Fermi’s rule, scattering theory. Classical and
tion of radiant energy, spectroscopy, and techniques quantum statistical distributions.
for reducing the effects of noise sources. Optical and Prerequisite: EP 440 or instructor consent.
detector design trade-offs for measurement optimiza-
tion. EP 496
Prerequisites: PS 303, PS 305, and either PS 301 or PS Space Systems Design I (1,3)
401.
2 Credits
A program of undergraduate research, supervised by
physics or engineering faculty, leading to the writing
of a technical design report in an area of current inter-
est in engineering physics.
Prerequisites: EP 340 and EP 394.
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EP 497 ES 204
Space Systems Design II (2,4) Dynamics (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
This is a required course in the Engineering Physics A vector treatment of the kinematics and kinetics of
program. It is the second of a two-semester sequence particles and rigid bodies. Acceleration, work, energy,
and completes senior design project requirements of power, impulse, and momentum.
this program. Continuation and completion of EP 496. Prerequisite: ES 201.
Prerequisite: EP 496. Corequisite: MA 345.
EP 199-499
Special Topics in Engineering Physics ES 206
1-4 Credits Fluid Mechanics (3,0)
Individual, independent, or directed study of topics 3 Credits
in the fields of applied physics, space systems, and Physical characteristics of the fluid state. Fluid statics.
allied engineering disciplines. Student design projects Kinematics of fluid motion. Flow of an incompressible
involve significant engineering design such as micro- ideal fluid. Impulse-momentum principles. Similitude
gravity experiments and moon-buggy design. May be and dimensional analysis, fluid measurements.
considered as an engineering elective with approval Prerequisite: ES 201, PS 160, or PS 208.
of the program coordinator.
ES 305
Engineering Science Thermodynamics (3,0)
3 Credits
A grade of C or better is required in MA 241, A study of the concepts of heat and work and their
MA 242, and either PS 150 or PS 215 and PS transformation as governed by the first and sec-
216 for entry into all ES courses. A passing ond laws of thermodynamics. Properties of pure
substances. Ideal gas behavior and relationships.
grade in all prerequisite courses or depart- Reversible processes and temperature-entropy dia-
ment consent is required for entry into all ES grams. Conventional power cycles. Properties of ideal
courses. gas mixtures. Combustion.
Prerequisite: ES 206 or consent of the instructor.
ES 201
Statics (3,0) ES 320
3 Credits Engineering Materials Science (2,0)
A vector treatment of the concepts and characteris- 2 Credits
tics of forces and couples. Distributed forces. Center Materials used in aeronautical engineering applica-
of mass, centroid. Equilibrium of particles and rigid tions. Properties of materials and their measurements.
bodies. Trusses and frames. Internal forces. Shear Metals and their structures. Characteristics of metallic
and moment distribution in beams. Area moments of phases. Equilibrium diagrams. Processing of metals
inertia. and alloys. Plastics, their structures, and character-
Prerequisites: PS 150 or PS 215, EGR 120 or EGR 111, istics. Ceramics and their characteristics. Composite
or consent of the instructor. Corequisite: MA 243. materials. Corrosion. The Engineering Materials
Science Lab ES 321 must be taken during the same
ES 202 semester as ES 320.
Prerequisites: COM 221, ES 202, and PS 105 or PS 140
Solid Mechanics (3,0) or consent of the instructor.
3 Credits
The concepts of stress and strain and their tensor Corequisite: ES 321.
properties. Elastic stress-strain relations. Analysis of
stress and deformation in members subject to axial, ES 321
torsional, bending, and combined loading. Column Engineering Materials Science Laboratory (0,3)
stability. 1 Credit
Prerequisite: ES 201. Laboratory experiments and techniques in materi-
als science, composites, and solid mechanics. The
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Engineering Materials Science Lab must be taken dur- Students who transfer credit for AS 121 will be required to
ing the same semester as ES 320. complete additional ground training in FA 121 to meet the
FAA requirement.
ES 403
Heat Transfer (3,0) FA 122
3 Credits Private Multi Flight with Laboratory (1, 0)
One- and two-dimensional steady and unsteady state 1 Credit
conduction heat transfer including an introduction The student will receive training in the maneuvers
to finite-difference and finite-element methods of and procedures necessary to meet the standards con-
analysis. Free and forced convection heat transfer. tained in the FAA Multi-Engine Private Pilot Practical
Radiation heat transfer. Test Standards. Additionally, the student will receive
Prerequisites: ES 206 or permission of the instructor, ES training in safety awareness, crew resource manage-
305, MA 345. ment, and aeronautical decision-making. At the suc-
cessful completion of this course the student will have
ES 405 gained the aeronautical experience necessary to attain
the addition of a Multi-Engine Rating for the Private
Electrical Engineering II (3,0) Pilot Certificate.
3 Credits Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate with an Airplane
Diode, transistor, and operational amplifier circuit Single-Engine Land Rating (FA 121).
analysis. System block diagrams, feedback, and trans-
fer functions. Digital and analog computer principles. Corequisite: FA 122L.
Boolean algebra, logic gates, and microprocessors.
Rotating electrical machines, transformers, and other FA 215
electro-mechanical energy conversion devices. Upset Training
Prerequisites: EE 335, EE 336. 1 Credit
This flight course is designed to give certified pilots
ES 299-499 the experience and knowledge to immediately recog-
Special Topics in Engineering Science nize aircraft upset situations and the skills to safely
and precisely recover from such occurrences. This
1-6 Credits course will include flight recoveries from nose-high,
Individual independent or directed studies of selected nose-low, and inverted attitudes; spin entries and
topics in engineering science. recoveries; and basic aerobatic maneuvers.
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and department
chair. May be repeated with change of content. FA 221
Instrument Single Flight (1,0)
Flight-Academic 1 Credit
The student will receive training in the maneuvers
FA 121 and procedures necessary to meet the standards con-
tained in the FAA Instrument Rating Practical Test
Private Single Flight (1,0) Standards. Additionally, the student will receive train-
1 Credit ing in safety awareness, crew resource management,
During this course the student obtains the founda- and aeronautical decision-making. At the success-
tion for all future aviation training. The student ful completion of this course the student will have
will receive training in the maneuvers and proce- gained the aeronautical experience necessary to attain
dures necessary for him/her to meet the standards the addition of an Instrument Rating for the Private
contained in the FAA Private Pilot Practical Test Pilot Certificate.
Standards. Additionally, the student will receive train- Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate with an Airplane
ing in safety awareness, crew resource management, Single-Engine Land Rating (FA 121).
and aeronautical decision-making. At the success-
ful completion of this course the student will have Corequisite: AS 221. NOTE: The FAA requires AS 221
gained the aeronautical experience necessary to attain to be completed at Embry-Riddle with a “C” or higher.
a Private Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Single- Students who transfer credit for AS 221 will be required to
Engine Land Rating. complete additional ground training in FA 221 to meet the
FAA requirement.
Corequisite: AS 121. NOTE: The FAA requires AS 121
to be completed at Embry-Riddle with a “C” or higher.
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FA 222 FA 322
Instrument Multi Flight (1,0) Commercial Multi-Flight (1,0)
1 Credit 1 Credit
The student will receive training in the maneuvers The student will receive training in the maneuvers
and procedures necessary to meet the standards con- and procedures necessary to meet the standards con-
tained in the FAA Instrument Rating Practical Test tained in the FAA Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot
Standards. Additionally, the student will receive train- Practical Test Standards. Additionally, the student will
ing in safety awareness, crew resource management, receive training in safety awareness, crew resource
and aeronautical decision-making. At the success- management, and aeronautical decision-making. At
ful completion of this course the student will have the successful completion of this course the student
gained the aeronautical experience necessary to attain will have gained the aeronautical experience neces-
the addition of an Instrument Rating for the Private sary to attain a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an
Pilot Certificate. Airplane Multi Engine Land Rating.
Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate with Airplane
Multi-Engine Land Rating (FA 122). Multi-Engine Land and Instrument Airplane Ratings (FA
Corequisite: AS 221. NOTE: The FAA requires AS 221 222).
to be completed at Embry-Riddle with a “C” or higher. Corequisite: AS 321. NOTE: The FAA requires AS 321
Students who transfer credit for AS 221 will be required to to be completed at Embry-Riddle with a “C” or higher.
complete additional ground training in FA 222 to meet the Students who transfer credit for AS 321 will be required to
FAA requirement. complete additional ground training in FA 322 to meet the
FAA requirement.
FA 321
Commercial Single Flight (1,0) FA 323
1 Credit Commercial Multi-Add On (1,0)
The student will receive training in the maneuvers 1 Credit
and procedures necessary to meet the standards The student will receive training in the maneuvers
contained in the FAA Commercial Pilot Practical and procedures necessary to meet the standards con-
Test Standards. Additionally, the student will receive tained in the FAA Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot
training in safety awareness, crew resource man- Practical Test Standards. Additionally, the student will
agement, and aeronautical decision-making. At the receive training in safety awareness, crew resource
successful completion of this course the student will management, and aeronautical decision-making. At
have gained the aeronautical experience necessary to the successful completion of this course the student
attain a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane will have gained the aeronautical experience neces-
Single-Engine Land Rating. sary to attain the addition of a Multi-Engine Rating
Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate with Airplane for the Commercial Pilot Certificate.
Single-Engine Land and Instrument Airplane Ratings (FA Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate with
221). Airplane Single Engine Land and Instrument Airplane
Corequisite: AS 321. NOTE: The FAA requires AS 321 Ratings (FA 321).
to be completed at Embry-Riddle with a “C” or higher.
Students who transfer credit for AS 321 will be required to FA 324
complete additional ground training in FA 321 to meet the Commercial Multi Instrument Flight (1,0)
FAA requirement. 1 Credit
The student will receive training in the maneuvers
and procedures necessary to meet the standards con-
tained in the FAA Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot
Practical Test Standards. Additionally, the student will
receive training in safety awareness, crew resource
management, and aeronautical decision making. At
the successful completion of this course the student
will have gained the aeronautical experience neces-
sary to attain a commercial Pilot Certificate with
Airplane Multi-Engine Land, Instrument Ratings.
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proficiency standards. Emphasis is placed on preci-

FA 326 sion attitude flying techniques including configura-
Commercial Single Add On Flight (1,0) tion change procedures, attitude and thrust setting
1 Credit determination, and velocity transitions; precise instru-
The student will receive training in the maneuvers ment approach and departure procedures; and inte-
and procedures necessary to meet the standards gration of applicable emergency procedures during
contained in the FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test all phases of instrument flight.
Standards. Additionally, the student will receive train- Prerequisites: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with
ing in safety awareness, crew resource management, Airplane-Single-Engine and Multi-Engine Land and
and aeronautical decision-making. At the success- Instrument- Airplane ratings.
ful completion of this course the student will have
gained the aeronautical experience necessary to attain FA 420
the addition of a Single-Engine Rating for his/her
Commercial Pilot Certificate. Airline Flight Crew Techniques and Procedures
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instruction in airline flight crew operations with
Airplane Multi Engine Land and Instrument Airplane emphasis on the transition of the professionally quali-
Ratings (FA 322). fied pilot into a highly skilled member of an air car-
rier flight management team.
FA 370 Prerequisites: Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-
Advanced Multi-Engine Instrument Flight Engine/Instrument Airplane Rating, AS 387, AS 435.
1 Credit Corequisite: AS 420.
Introduction to autopilot and flight director opera-
tions to further develop instrument piloting skills to FA 460
the ATP level. In addition, the student is introduced
to advanced cross-country operations, with emphasis Multi-Engine Flight Instructor Rating
on precision flying skills and the use of automated 2 Credits
flight management systems in an IFR environment. The student will receive training in the maneuvers
Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Multi- and procedures necessary for him/her to meet the
Engine Class Rating and Instrument Airplane Rating (FA FAA standards required to add the Multi-Engine
322 or FA 323). Flight Instructor Rating to his/her CFI/I Rating.
Additional instruction will be provided in advanced
FA 417 multi-engine flight crew training techniques including
cockpit resource management and safe flying prac-
Flight Instructor Rating tices.
3 Credits Prerequisites: FA 417 or FAA Commercial Pilot
The student will receive training in the maneuvers Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land and
and procedures necessary for him/her to meet the Instrument Airplane Ratings and an FAA Flight Instructor
standards contained in the Flight Instructor practical Certificate with an Instrument Airplane Rating.
test standards, Single-Engine Land with Instrument
Airplane rating. Additionally, the student will FA 199-499
receive training in cockpit resource management
and safe flying practices. Associated ground instruc- Special Topics in Flight
tion will include completion of the Fundamentals of 0-2 Credits
Instruction, the Flight Instructor Airplane, and the Flight training in selected areas for the purpose of
Flight Instructor Instrument written test. gaining proficiency in required pilot operations for
Prerequisite: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with various certificates and ratings.
Single-Engine and Instrument Rating (FA 321 or FA 326). Prerequisites: Approval of chief flight instructor and
department chair.
FA 418
Airline Transport Pilot Proficiency
Development
1 Credit
Certified Commercial and Instrument rated multi-
engine pilots are provided extensive detailed
instrument-oriented training to airline transport pilot
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Honors research, critical thinking, and oral and written com-

munication abilities. Topics vary by instructor.
HON 150
Honors Seminar I (3,0) Human Factors
3 Credits
This course is open only to freshmen enrolled in the HF 300
Honors program, and will satisfy the lower-level Human Factors I: Principles & Fundamentals
Humanities requirement in general education. An
interdisciplinary Humanities course, it focuses on
(3,0)
aesthetic, philosophical, and historical aspects of a 3 Credits
subject, making use of text materials from several This course is intended to provide the student with
disciplines and varied media. The course also empha- an understanding of the basic principles of Human
sizes student participation in a seminar discussion Factors Psychology. We will study the research, prin-
format and requires that students develop their ciples, and methods that are beneficial (and essential)
research, critical thinking, and oral and written com- in optimizing the interaction between people and
munication abilities. Requirements will include (but machine elements of a system, while taking the envi-
will not be limited to) text and Web-based original ronment into account.
research, written essays, oral presentations, and Prerequisite: PSY 101.
participation in group discussion. Topics may vary
according to instructor. HF 302
HON 250 Human Factors II: Analytic Methods and
Honors Seminar II (3,0) Techniques (3,0)
3 Credits 4 Credits
This course is open only to students enrolled in the Covers a variety of engineering and behavioral ana-
Honors program, and will satisfy 3 credits of the lytic methods and techniques critical to the study of
lower-level Social Sciences requirement in general work performance. Provides required tools needed to
education. The course focuses on material pertinent accomplish workload analysis as a requisite to a sys-
to one or more disciplines in the broad arena of tems design or a redesign of an existing system.
the Social Sciences. Specific emphases will vary by Prerequisite: HF 201 or HF 210 or HF 300.
instructor. The course also emphasizes student par-
ticipation in a seminar discussion format and requires HF 305
that students develop their research, critical think- Human Factors III: Test and Evaluation (3,0)
ing, and oral and written communication abilities. 4 Credits
Requirements will include (but will not be limited to) Studies quantitative means of modeling, analyzing,
text and Web-based original research, written essays, and predicting the performance of human-machine
oral presentations, and participation in group discus- systems. Topics include queuing models, system sim-
sion. ulation, model validation, data collection, quantitative
analysis of system performance, and system design
HON 350 evaluation.
Honors Seminar III (3,0) Prerequisite: HF 201 or HF 210 or HF 300.
3 Credits
Honors Seminar III will satisfy either the Humanities HF 310
or the Social Sciences upper-level elective requirement
in general education. Building on the previous two
Human-Computer Interaction (3,0)
Honors seminars, it will require students to further 3 Credits
develop their ability to locate and assess primary The application of cognitive principles, ergonomics,
and secondary research materials, to present effective and human factors guidelines and principles to the
verbal and written presentations that display more design and evaluation of human-computer systems.
sophisticated research and presentational sensibili- Topics include display technologies, human visual
ties, and to engage in discussion that is rooted in capacities, design of display parameters, and image
close reading of assigned and unassigned material. quality metrics.
Whatever the specific course topic, the seminar will Prerequisite: HF 201 or HF 210 or HF 300.
be an interdisciplinary exploration of the subject,
will emphasize student participation in focused class
discussion, and will foster further development of
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marines, have relevance to similar settings like long-

HF 312 duration spaceflight. Students will also learn how to
Ergonomics and Bioengineering (3,0) apply human factors principles to enhance perfor-
3 Credits mance, safety, and health in extreme environments.
Advanced applications from a variety of bioengineer- Prerequisite: HF 201 or HF 210 or HF 300.
ing subfields are identified and defined with respect
to their importance in the practice of human factors. HF 330
Quantitative methods for the analysis of human
movement. Topics include anthropometry, kinemat- Human Factors in Space (3,0)
ics, kinetics, work and power, muscle mechanics, and 3 Credits
electromyography. Introduces students to the applica- This course is intended to provide the student with
tion of ergonomic principles to the industrial environ- an understanding of the basic principles and knowl-
ment. Includes subject matter on ergonomic planning edge of aerospace human factors. Emphasis will be
and implementation, the work environment, NIOSHA on the human factors issues with living and working
work factors, and workstation equipment and design. in space. In this course the student will study the
research, principles, and methods that are beneficial
Prerequisite: HF 201 or HF 210 or HF 300. (and essential) in optimizing the interaction between
people and machine elements of aerospace systems.
HF 315 Prerequisite: HF 200 or HF 210 or HF 300.
Automation and Systems Issues in Aviation
(3,0) HF 335
3 Credits Human Factors in Air Traffic Control (3,0)
This course will involve analyzing and discussing the
3 Credits
most current issues relevant to the new generation
of aviation systems. Assumptions on which current A comprehensive examination of the application
systems are based will be identified and alternatives of human factors to air traffic control systems. The
examined. course covers the full range of applications of human
factors.
Prerequisite: HF 201 or HF 210 or HF 300.
HF 325 HF 340
Human Factors and System Safety (3,0)
Human Factors and Product Liability (3,0)
3 Credits
3 Credits
This course emphasizes the integration of human
factors in all phases of a system’s life-cycle. Accident This course will provide the student with an under-
prevention, beginning with systems engineering standing of the legalities and liabilities of product
together with sound management, are combined in manufacturing. Topics to be covered will include
this course to enable the student to fully comprehend what is required of a manufacturer when designing
the human’s vital role in preventing accidents. The a product for human use, what can go wrong, the
total program, from basic design concepts through role of expert witnesses in a product liability case, a
testing, maintenance/systems management, and review of specific case studies, and a discussion of
operational employment, is fully examined and awards to plaintiffs.
evaluated.
HF 400
Human Factors IV: System Design (3,0)
HF 326 4 Credits
Application of human factors concepts to system
Human Performance in Extreme Environments design. Develops human factors influence on system
(3,0) dynamics, structure, and control as well as impact on
3 Credits reliability and maintainability. Emphasizes the design
This course will focus on the physiological, behav- of control-display integration, cockpit configuration,
ioral, and human factors issues of performance in maintainability, and reliability. Emphasizes the sig-
extreme environments, particularly the human-tech- nificant human factors contributions to the design of
nology-environment relationship common to many state-of-the-art aerodynamic and space systems.
of these settings. With this focus, students will survey Prerequisites: HF 302 and HF 305.
different occupations and environments and learn
how research findings from one setting, such as sub-
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design of differently configured systems with CATIA’s
HF 410 human modeling and ergonomics workbench.
Human Factors Engineering: Crew Station Students will learn to verify how well an existing
Design (3,0) design accommodates a specified population. Core
3 Credits parameters to be examined are comfort, reach, clear-
In-depth treatment of human factors principles appli- ance, core of vision, posture analysis, range of motion,
cable to the design of crew command centers for aero- lift/lower, and push/pull analysis. Students will learn
dynamic aviation/aerospace systems. how to create a mannequin with unique characteris-
Prerequisite: HF 201 or HF 210 or HF 300. tics of a specified population. Additionally, students
will be exposed to the relevant methods of statistical
analysis required to verify the output of the computer
HF 412 modeling simulations. Students are introduced to the
Simulating Humans in Complex Systems (3,0) statistical tools used in the corroboration of ergonomic
3 Credits design and verification.
This course involves understanding the theory and
applications for modeling human behavior in the HF 440
operation of complex systems. The student will learn Aerospace Physiology (3,0)
to program basic problems such as a traffic flow
problem, a hospital transportation problem, and 3 Credits
a bank teller efficiency problem. Several software This course emphasizes the adaptability of physi-
architectures will be presented and the student will ological systems to unique aerospace environments.
gain a working knowledge of these. Examples may The student will learn the structure and function of
include Micro Saint Sharp, ACT-R, and MIDAS. The the major, relevant systems such as the central and
use of human performance modifiers to discrete event peripheral nervous systems, cardiac and pulmonary
simulations such as fatigue and thermal shock will be systems, and muscular and sensory neuroscience.
discussed as they impact task management plans. The The impact of the special aerospace environment on
goals of the class are to acquaint the student with how human capability will be discussed, such as accel-
human behavior in complex systems can be simu- eration, hypo and hyperbaric environments, and
lated, studied, and assessed with the goal of applying microgravity and spatial disorientation. This course
the results. brings together the operational demands of physiol-
ogy, medicine, and behavioral science. The student
Prerequisite: HF 201 or HF 210 or HF 300. Familiarity will also learn the effects of environmental conditions
with a programming language or macro programming (lighting, noise, heat, cold, humidity, air movement)
such as Microsoft Access or Excel is encouraged but not and of shift work (day, evening, and night work; shift
required. schedules) on task performance in order to improve
human productivity in the workplace on Earth or in
HF 415 space. The student will understand the limitations of
Human Factors in Simulation Systems (3,0) human life as well as the ingenuity required to design
3 Credits systems capable of creating artificial life sustaining
This course provides a comprehensive examination support systems.
of the human factors aspects of simulation in modern Prerequisite: PS 107 or equivalent.
aviation/aerospace. Topics will include history, state-
of-the-art simulation systems, and current research HF 490
and development. Discussion focuses on the extent Practicum in Human Factors Psychology (3,0)
and impact of human factors in simulator training.
Topics from flight crew training, evaluation, effective- 3 Credits
ness, and simulator sickness are examined in detail. Supervised applied practicum experience. This
requirement may be fulfilled in several ways, includ-
Prerequisite: HF 201 or HF 210 or HF 300. ing co-ops, internships, or working on an on-campus
research team. Practica provide opportunities to gain
HF 422 practical experience in real-world settings. The stu-
Applied Ergonomic Design, Analysis, and dent completes a specific project under the supervi-
Evaluation (3,0) sion of an organizational sponsor and/or a faculty
3 Credits member.
This course will provide students with comprehensive Prerequisites: Approval of advisor and department chair.
exposure to the application of ergonomics analysis
in the design of human/machine systems and prod-
ucts. Students will examine, verify, and correct the
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nature, scope, history, and essential elements of secu-
HF 299-499 rity in the workplace are discussed with emphasis on
Special Topics in Human Factors Psychology personal protection and to a limited extent property
(3,0) protection. The workplace will include selected avia-
1-6 Credits tion and industrial settings. Operational aspects of
An area of study under the direct supervision of a security that include strategies for identifying and
faculty member. The course requirements and area controlling security exposures and applicable legal
of study are negotiated between the faculty member issues are also discussed. Students develop and/or
and the student with the approval of the department evaluate security programs for selected industries.
chair. Prerequisite: HS 110.
Prerequisites: Approval of advisor and department chair.
HS 280
Business Skills for the Homeland Security
Homeland Security Professional (3,0)
1 Credit
HS 110 The main objective of this course is to better prepare
Introduction to Homeland Security (3,0) graduates in Homeland Security to effectively enter
3 Credits the workforce. Students will learn how to prepare a
The primary focus of this course is on issues dealing resume and cover letter, practice interviewing, learn
with the security of the citizens and industries of the about how their personality matches job descriptions,
United States, with emphasis on the transportation search for internships, and will develop a Web page
system and critical infrastructure protection roles that describes themselves, their professional aspira-
of states, cities, and municipalities. Specific subjects tions, skills, etc. The Homeland Security program will
introduced include the mission, the functions and then aggregate each of the student’s Web pages into a
responsibilities, and the legislative and regulatory Web site that can be distributed to constituents, agen-
framework governing the various agencies of the cies, organizations, and businesses interested in hiring
Department of Homeland Security, criminal acts a B.S.-prepared student in Homeland Security.
against transportation, emergency management Prerequisites: HS 110, Sophomore standing.
within the United States, the intelligence community
and its role in homeland security, and issues pertain- HS 306
ing to air, maritime, surface, and cargo security.
Aviation Security (3,0)
3 Credits
HS 210 Although terrorism has been a known phenomenon
Fundamentals of Transportation Security (3,0) for centuries, it has become the most frequent form of
3 Credits conflict. In fact, terrorism against the aviation indus-
The primary focus of this course is on security in all try has made aviation facilities the preferred target of
modes of public transportation. Students will study terrorists. This course will cover specific facets of avi-
the governmental organizations responsible for the ation-related airport and air carrier security to include
security of people and property while being trans- physical and procedural controls, regulations of the
ported by air, rail, marine, or on the highways, as well Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation
as the federal regulations governing security in these Security Administration, the Federal Aviation
modes of transportation. Specific subjects discussed Administration, and ICAO, as well as international
include the federal regulations governing all modes treaties. The history and background of threats
of transportation, the role of safety and security pro- directed at the aviation industry will be explored. The
gram managers, airport security, air carrier security, course will also discuss the current threat against civil
foreign and indirect air carrier security, cargo security, aviation, security countermeasures, and new tech-
transportation of dangerous goods, and the role of nologies.
security-oriented technology. Prerequisite: HS 210 or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite: HS 110.
HS 310
HS 215 Fundamentals of Emergency Management (3,0)
Introduction to Industrial Security (3,0) 3 Credits
3 Credits This course includes thorough coverage of the his-
This course will review the fundamentals of secu- torical background of emergency management (EM)
rity and emergency planning and management. The in the United States as well as many of the most
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significant laws and policies that have defined and ligence collection and sharing, the Patriot Act, and
shaped the field, including HSPD 5, HSPD 8, the military-civilian relations will also be discussed.
National Flood Insurance Act, and the Stafford Act. Recent Supreme Court decisions relating to some of
Topics include detailed coverage of FEMA’s all haz- the above concepts and legal principles will be exam-
ards approach, all phases of the EM cycle, including ined and discussed.
mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery; inte- Prerequisites: HS 110, HS 210, HS 215, or permission of
grated emergency management systems, the incident the instructor.
command system, the National Incident Management
System, emergency support functions, and risk com- HS 325
munications. The course culminates with each student
writing and formally presenting an integrated emer- Terrorism: Origins, Ideologies, and Goals (3,0)
gency management plan. 3 Credits
This course will conduct an overview of the ideolo-
Prerequisites: HS 110, HS 210, HS 215, or permission of
gies, concepts, and goals of terrorism. Definitions of
the instructor.
terrorism will be explored and discussed. The his-
tory and background of terrorism will be examined.
HS 315 Types of terrorism–domestic, state-supported, trans-
Critical Infrastructure and Risk Analysis (3,0) national–will be identified and discussed. Terrorist
3 Credits groups, domestic and worldwide, will be examined
This course will primarily focus on definitions, struc- in the context of doctrine and goals. Counter-terrorist
tures, and the process of risk analysis as applied to measures, domestic and worldwide, will be exam-
critical infrastructure and key asset. Risk analysis, ined. Our national strategies will be covered in
threat, and vulnerability models will be examined, light of past and present progress in what the Bush
both individually and as part of risk assessment stud- Administration called “The War on Terror.”
ies. Students will complete a class project utilizing Prerequisite: HS 110.
vulnerability and risk assessment methodologies.
Specific subjects introduced include risk and vul- HS 370
nerability basics, fundamentals of security surveys,
concepts of mitigation, preparedness, response, and Emergency Management Strategy & Policy (3,0)
recovery, continuity of business planning, cost-benefit 3 Credits
analysis, and documentation. The role of risk in the This course will entail a detailed investigation into
overall mission of the Department of Homeland homeland security and emergency management
Security will be covered, to include the National policy and strategy at the local, states and national
Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). Successful com- levels. Legal motivations and structures that support
pletion of a FEMA online certification on the NIPP is the emergency management function, FEMA as an
also required. organizations and the cross-over to homeland secu-
rity tactics will be explored. Public education and risk
communication efforts and strategies as well as the
the instructor.
role of the Emergency Operations Center in the com-
munity will also be explored.
HS 320
Homeland Security Law and Policy (3,0) the instructor.
3 credits
This course is an overview of key legal, policy, and HS 375
ethical issues in the context of Homeland Security
policy and practice. Students examine legal concepts Studies in Transportation Sector Infrastructure
regarding constitutional rights of individuals, legal and Protection (3,0)
process, access to courts, the law of war, and national 3 Credits
security principles as they relate to homeland secu- HS 375 will explore the critical infrastructure in the
rity legislation and policy initiatives. Legal principles multimodal sectors of transportation and using an
of due process, habeas corpus, search and seizure, all-hazards risk analysis methodology will assess the
compulsory process, and international agreements adversaries, threats, economic consequences, and
are explored in greater depth. The law of war will controls regarding protection of these key assets.
be examined in the context of preemptive war and Topics covered will include government oversight of
the 2006 National Security Strategy, as well as issues transportation security – a thorough review of cur-
involving the status of combatants and detention. rent federal documents, legislation, and regulations;
Elements of national security law, including intel- the human factor in transportation security logistics;
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crisis, disaster, and risk management; technology of

transportation security; smuggling, cargo theft, and HS 399
contraband; weapons of mass destruction and trans- Special Topics in Homeland Security (3,0)
portation security; and finally, selected case studies in 1-3 Credits
transportation security. This is a variable credit independent study course.
Prerequisites: HS 210, HS 310, HS 315, or permission of Students wishing to pursue an independent study in
the instructor. Homeland Security will need to coordinate and estab-
lish the number of credits (for example, 1-3), topics,
HS 380 etc. with a Homeland Security faculty member will-
ing to work with him/her.
Asymmetric Terrorism: Cyberspace, Technology,
and Innovation (3,0) HS 405
3 Credits
This course will examine the concept and elements Emerging Issues in Homeland Security (3,0)
of asymmetric terrorism. Specific contexts examined 3 Credits
will include cyber-terrorism, leveraging of technology This course will present multiple learning oppor-
to advance terrorist agendas, and the importance of tunities for students in either the terrorism or the
innovation and critical thinking in both terrorist and emergency management area of concentration. In
counter-terrorism policy and practice. The principle a seminar format, this course will be facilitated by
of asymmetric thinking will be discussed, especially the instructor as an advanced reading class wherein
as it applies to terrorist aims and methodologies. current or emerging topics specific to a given area of
Specific examples of the use of cyberspace, techno- concentration will be explored. The instructor will
logical advances, and innovative techniques will be present a series of articles, case studies, and talking
discussed and analyzed. Terrorist utilization of these points that each student will read and be prepared to
areas as a force multiplier will be discussed in light of discuss in class. In addition, the concept of business
present and future capabilities. continuity planning will be described and illustrated.
Prerequisites: HS 230, HS 315, or permission of the In the second half of the semester, each student will
instructor. lead at least one class in the scholarly discussion of
a topic assigned to him/her. Domestic and foreign
policy implications will be considered. It is possible
HS 385 that this course could springboard the student into a
Homeland Security Technology and Systems research topic that will be completed in HS 490.
(3,0) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor; 12 hours of
3 Credits HS courses.
The purpose of this course is to increase the under-
standing of the fundamentals and basic operating HS 408
principles of current security systems in use by home-
land security agencies, professionals, and industries. Terrorism and Emergency Management (3,0)
Students will learn how various imaging, detection, 3 Credits
scanning, or identification systems operate and will This course is an introduction to political terrorism,
develop a deeper understanding of the strengths ranging from low-level acts of threats and acts of
and weaknesses of each system. Students will have violence that may represent significant risk to human
the opportunity to study a given system in depth life and property to large-scale acts of violence using
and to report on ways in which that system could be weapons of mass destruction that may have devas-
improved or applied more efficiently in a homeland tating, long-term effects. The course will apply the
security context. Subject areas will include, but are emergency management framework on federal, state,
not limited to, X-rays, T-rays, metal detectors, biomet- and local levels, to include an all hazards approach,
rics, smart cards, RFID, smart videos, and puffers. to the challenges brought about by terrorism and its
effects. Agency perspectives and intergovernmental
Prerequisites: PS 104, HS 110 or permission of the and interagency issues will be explored. Motivations,
instructor. needs, and training of first responders and those
involved in disaster operations will be discussed.
Prerequisites: HS 230, HS 310, or permission of the
instructor.
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both national and international aviation security and

HS 410 learn how these laws have changed as the terror-
Exercise Design and Evaluation in Homeland ist threat to transportation systems in general, and
Security (3,0) aviation specifically, has expanded and changed in
3 Credits the 21st century. In addition, the organization, func-
This course studies the nature and structure of tion, and interaction of the various governmental
exercise design as it is applied in the homeland and nongovernmental agencies that regulate aviation
security professions in general, and in the field of security, both at home and abroad, will be explored.
emergency management in particular. Students will Specific emphasis will be placed on such issues as the
be introduced to the nature and characteristics of carriage of cargo on commercial aircraft, transporta-
both discussion-based and operations-based exer- tion of HAZMAT by air, determining future threats
cises as well as the Homeland Security Exercise to the aviation transportation system, and identifying
Evaluation Program (HSEEP) inside the Department potential countermeasures or controls that could be
of Homeland Security. A brief history of the origins implemented.
of emergency management and its legislative back- Prerequisites: HS 210, HS 306, or permission of the
ground (e.g., HSPD 5 and HSPD 8) will be presented. instructor.
A final student project and presentation that demon-
strates the student’s understanding of how exercises HS 417
are designed, scripted, implemented, and evaluated is
required. Transportation Security Issues at Sea and on
Land (3,0)
Prerequisites: HS 310, HS 315, or permission of the
3 Credits
instructor.
This course will explore the issues regarding security
for the maritime, mass transit, highway, railway, and
HS 411 pipeline modes of transportation. Topics including
Terrorism, Insurgency & Irregular Warfare(3,0) the history of security initiatives, the global impact
3 Credits of transportation modal disruption, and the role of
This course will focus on the phenomena of terrorism the private sector in transportation security will be
and insurgency in the context of irregular warfare. explored. Additionally, an in-depth examination will
Varying views of terrorism and insurgency will be be made into the governmental and nongovernmental
examined and discussed. The efficacy of current agencies that control or impact transportation secu-
counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency opera- rity, in these modes, both nationally and internation-
tions for U.S. forces throughout the world will be ally. Specific emphasis will be placed on interagency
investigated. The strategic necessity of distinguishing cooperation, communication challenges, cargo con-
between these two forces for mission success will be tainer security, intermodal transportation security
examined. Current COIN concepts will be examined issues, concerns for transportation of HAZMAT, and
in the context of current and prior U.S. attempts to the threats and countermeasures regarding cargo
conduct operations in non-traditional operational security in the maritime, rail, and highway environ-
environments. The importance of strong civil-military ments.
partnerships as a necessary prerequisite for mission Prerequisites: HS 210, HS 310, HS 315, or permission of
success will be discussed. Finally, the overarching the instructor.
importance of strategy as a template for COIN opera-
tions will be examined. HS 425
Prerequisites: HS 325, or permission of instructor. Counter Terrorism Strategy and Policy (3,0)
3 Credits
HS 412 This course will address strategic-level plans and pol-
Aviation and Transportation Security: 9/11 and icies to combat and defeat terrorism. The relationship
Beyond (3,0) between terrorism and counter-terrorist (CT) strate-
3 Credits gies will be discussed. Both international and U.S.
This course will explore and define the progression domestic CT concepts and strategies will be explored.
of aviation security initiatives since Sept. 11, 2001, by The evolution and efficacy of current U.S. strategies
an in-depth look at the history of aviation safety and involving CT will be examined. U.S. policy docu-
security regulations before the World Trade Center ments, to include Presidential Decision Directives 39,
terrorist attacks of 9/11. The student will be exposed 62, and 63, will be examined and analyzed in the con-
to the current laws, rules, and regulations governing text of organizational structure and activities in the
CT arena. Specific CT initiatives, to include National
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Guard WMD Civil Support Teams, infrastructure pro- The HU 140 series constitutes an integral
tection, and deterrence measures will be discussed.
component of the University’s General
the instructor. Education Program. This series offers stu-
dents a variety of choices, with each course
HS 480 fulfilling a lower-level requirement in the
Environmental Security (3,0) humanities. Courses in the HU 140 series
3 Credits emphasize writing, reading, and appreciation
Students will learn how environmental issues may
give rise to sociopolitical instability around the world. skills and are designed to expose students to
This course will explore how the development and the complexity of human emotions and expe-
execution of U.S. domestic and foreign policy, and riences. Students also explore the framework
ultimately U.S. national security, can be impacted
by emerging threats to nations from environmen- of historical and cultural contexts in which
tal health issues, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and artistic and creative expressions have arisen.
natural resource shortages caused by rapid indus- In selecting a course from the HU 140
trialization, population growth, and urbanization in
less developed countries. It will also examine trans-
series, students have opportunities to con-
national threats from ozone depletion, deforestation, centrate their studies on one form of cultural
and climate change. In a seminar format, students and expression, such as music, literature, or the
faculty will cover a variety of readings and discuss
their conclusions. Students will have the opportunity
visual arts. Others may opt for a course that
to lead class discussions on assigned readings. provides a chronological examination of a
Prerequisites: WX 201, HS 110 or permission of the cultural expression or a thematic approach to
instructor. several disciplines in the humanities.
HS 490 HU 140
Senior Project in Homeland Security (3,0) Western Humanities I: Antiquity and the
3 Credits Middle Ages (3,0)
This course is designed to allow the student to 3 Credits
explore more deeply issues specific to the student’s A continuation of COM 122 with an interdisciplinary
area of concentration. Each student will research a emphasis. Traces the evolution of the Western human-
variety of topics, choose a specific topic, and develop istic tradition from antiquity to the Middle Ages
a structured analysis of his/her homeland security using examples from art, architecture, music, philoso-
topic as it applies to a topic in their chosen area of phy, and literature. Emphasizes writing, reading, and
concentration. Each research project will contain an appreciation skills.
introduction, literature review, problem statement,
risk/hazard analysis, risk mitigation plan, busi-
ness continuity plan, and policy recommendations.
Student will share their final products with their HU 141
classmates and will formally present their projects at Western Humanities II: Renaissance to
the end of the term. The expectation of this class is to Postmodern (3,0)
develop a professional example of the student’s think- 3 Credits
ing and writing. A continuation of COM 122 with interdisciplinary
Prerequisites: Senior standing, HS 310, HS 315, emphasis. Traces the evolution of the Western human-
completion of advanced classes of chosen area of istic tradition from the Renaissance to the Postmodern
concentration, or permission of the instructor. using examples from art, architecture, music, philoso-
phy, and literature. Emphasizes writing, reading, and
appreciation skills.
Humanities Prerequisite: COM 122.
Note: Foreign language courses are listed
under the Language discipline (L).
The Humanities 140 Series
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HU 142 HU 146
Studies in Literature (3,0) Music Appreciation and Criticism (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
A continuation of COM 122 with emphasis on a sur- A continuation of COM 122 with an emphasis on lis-
vey of literature. Reading materials include selected tening to and writing about music. Elements of music
novels, poems, and plays. Emphasizes writing, read- (rhythm, meter, tempo, pitch, and pitch relationships),
ing, and appreciation skills. instruments of music, and musical forms. The course
Prerequisite: COM 122. emphasizes Western classical music.
HU 143
Introduction to Rhetoric (3,0) HU 300
3 Credits World Literature (3,0)
A continuation of COM 122, HU 143 offers a broad 3 Credits
survey of rhetorical theory and practice. Whether Major works and literary trends in world literature.
noble or base, rhetoric primarily uses language to Course content varies by instructor and is listed in the
achieve a desired end, usually persuasion. This course Schedule of Courses.
employs primary and secondary readings as a means Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.
to examine how rhetorical principles manifest them-
selves in a variety of cultural texts and to understand HU 302
the powers of persuasion. Although instructors may
choose various approaches to teaching this course, Contemporary Issues in Science (3,0)
students should expect some exposure to classical 3 Credits
rhetoricians. This course bridges science and the humanities,
examining how different disciplines approach prob-
lems of common interest. Students study selected con-
temporary issues such as stem cell use in medicine,
HU 144 evolution vs. intelligent design, imminent worldwide
Studies in Art (3,0) crises, DNA engineering, responses to climate change,
3 Credits and possible problems associated with autonomous
A continuation of COM 122 with an emphasis on art. machines and artificial intelligence. As they examine
Provides a foundation in the basic vocabulary, con- their own assumptions while participating in debates
cept, processes, and history of art. Works of art, sculp- that encourage appreciation of other viewpoints,
ture, architecture, and film from various cultures are students demonstrate understanding of course top-
analyzed. Emphasizes writing, reading, and apprecia- ics in class discussion and formal papers. The course
tion skills. is team-taught by a Physical Sciences professor and
Prerequisite: COM 122. a Communication professor, and will include guest
experts on selected topics.
HU 145 Prerequisite: COM 221.
Themes in the Humanities (3,0)
3 Credits HU 305
A continuation of COM 122 with interdisciplinary Modern Literature (3,0)
emphasis. Through close reading of primary texts and 3 Credits
analysis of visual and performing arts, Themes in the The mainstreams of literature of this century. Course
Humanities explores ideas central to the evolution of content varies by instructor and is listed in the
culture. The course is not restricted by period and is Schedule of Courses.
open to the full range of humanistic studies. Themes Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.
vary by instructor and are listed in the Schedule of
Courses. Emphasizes writing, reading, and apprecia- HU 310
tion skills.
American Literature (3,0)
3 Credits
A survey of intellectual backgrounds, major works,
and literary trends in American literature. Course
content varies by instructor and is listed in the
Schedule of Courses.
Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.
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HU 316 HU 335
Studies in Music (3,0) Technology and Modern Civilization (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
Musical works, musical instruments, and the impor- A humanistic analysis of technology, with special
tant developments in the technology of making the attention to its influence on modern American culture
music of a specific style, a group of related styles, or in a global context. Topics include the history and
a historical sequence. Social and intellectual context development of technology, the influence of technol-
of the music studied. Course content varies from ogy on certain philosophies such as determinism and
semester to semester and is listed in the Schedule of utilitarianism, the influence of technology on the eco-
Courses. sphere, and the depiction of technology in imagina-
Prerequisite: One lower-level Humanities course, or tive literature.
Junior standing, or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.
HU 319 HU 338
Advanced Speech (3,0) Traversing the Borders: Interdisciplinary
3 Credits Explorations (3,0)
This course continues the study of oral communica- 3 Credits
tion with emphasis on effective public speaking. It This course entails the study of different approaches
includes the analysis and practice of modern and to gathering, analyzing, and interpreting informa-
traditional methods of persuasion within and beyond tion. Special attention is directed to recognizing
the classroom. connections between the boundaries of traditional
Prerequisite: COM 219. disciplines. Study also involves in-depth research into
a single reality-altering event. Investigation focuses
HU 325 on how people trained in different ways of thinking
participate in and contribute to their society and the
Exploring Film (3,0) world by shaping new cultural meanings.
3 Credits
A survey of the art of film. History of the cinema. HU 341
Basic elements, photography, continuity and rhythm,
movement, imaging, music and sound, script writing, World Philosophy (3,0)
directing, editing, acting, great film artists/directors, 3 Credits
cinematographers, actors, etc. This course focuses on an investigation of some of
Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series. the central problems of philosophical inquiry such as
what we can know and what we cannot know, how
HU 330 we reason, who we are, why we are here, and what
we can hope for. Freedom, beauty, knowledge and
Values and Ethics (3,0) logical thinking, mind, morality, god or gods, reli-
3 Credits gion, truth, death, and existence might be explored
This course focuses on the process of practical ethics using a variety of sources, including but not limited
as a way of resolving moral conflict and of under- to contemporary thinkers of the European and the
standing professional responsibility in a multicul- Anglo-American traditions. This course is designed to
turally diverse society without devaluating specific challenge assumptions and to help students deal with
viewpoints of ethical or metaphysical theory, ideol- contemporary philosophical issues.
ogy, or religion. Students will use proposals, value Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.
judgments, observation statements, assumptions, and
alternate-world assumptions in arguing contempo- HU 345
rary issues of moral importance. With this basic moral
logic, students will resolve issues in terms of rights, Comparative Religions (3,0)
responsibilities, and the community of rational beings 3 Credits
in terms of consequences and contingencies and in A survey of the major religions of the world, begin-
terms of habituated virtues and character. Free and ning with a brief examination of the nature of religion
unrestricted discourse will be encouraged to let stu- and its study, as a vital aspect of human experience
dents find common ground in diversity. in history. This is followed by a survey of the eastern
Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series. religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Taoism,
Confucianism, and Shinto, and finally a survey of the
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monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, impairment, and sexuality are among the areas of
and Sikhism. difference often present in business and professional
Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series. environments that may influence the establishment of
cooperative working relationships. Means for analyz-
HU 355 ing and developing strategies to transcend and make
positive use of subcultural differences will be consid-
Creative Writing (3,0) ered.
3 Credits
Prerequisites: COM 219, COM 221.
The course culminates the interpretive and expres-
sive elements of communications classes. The study,
practice, and use of a personal style of creative com- HU 475
position and examples of contemporary literature and Senior Thesis
submittal of publications are included in this course. 3 Credits
Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series. As the culmination of the student’s experience in the
interdisciplinary Aerospace Studies major, senior thesis
HU 375 requires the student to complete documented research
under the guidance of the course instructor, involving
The Nature of Language (3,0) subject matter that is demonstrably tied to at least two
3 Credits of the student’s three chosen minor fields of study. A
This course provides a practical investigation into how series of seminar discussions or extended individual
people use language functions as a system of meaning. consultations with the course instructor may accom-
The diversity, complexity, and intrinsic fascination of pany the guided writing of the thesis. Additional fac-
this most human of behaviors is studied largely with ulty may be interviewed or consulted during the thesis
reference to the English language. Topics include popu- project.
lar ideas about language, language and identity, lan-
guage structure and system, language media, language HU 299, 399, 499
acquisition and learning, language and the brain, and
world languages. Special Topics in Humanities
1-6 Credits
Prerequisite: COM 221 or COM 222.
Individual independent or directed studies of selected
topics in the humanities.
HU 415
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and approval of
Non-Verbal Communication (3,0) the department chair.
3 Credits
This course entails the study of communication behav-
iors and processes, not involving the expression of
written or spoken words, contribute information to a
Information Technology
message. Special attention is directed to the study of IT 210
voice qualities; facial expression and body language;
space, personal distance, and touch; the use of time Web Page Authoring and Design (3,0)
and objects; and personal appearance. Study also 3 Credits
involves nonverbal communication in applied settings, This course will address the organization of the
as well as research strategies for observing, measuring, Internet, addressing, routing, DNS, and use of
and understanding non-verbal phenomena. Internet applications. It will review such applications
Prerequisites: COM 219, equivalent Speech as FTP, telnet, and advanced Web searching method-
Communications course. (Also offered as COM 415. ology. This course covers Web page authoring and
Students receive either Communication or Humanities design techniques using both HTML and WYSIWYG
credit, but not both.) authoring software. Students will study, create, and
refine Web pages online as well as create Web graph-
ics. Lastly, legal and ethical issues related to the
HU 420 Internet and emerging technologies are discussed.
Applied Cross-Cultural Communication (3,0) Prerequisite: IT 109 or BA 120, or BA 221 or CS 223, or
3 Credits approval.
An examination of the challenges to communicat-
ing across the variety of subcultures present in work
environments. Ethnicity, nationality, gender, physical
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IT 220 IT 340
Introduction to Networking (3,0) WAN Theory and Design (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
Introduction to networking covers each of the WAN theory and design covers WAN technology,
seven layers of the OSI reference model, MAC and PPP, frame relay, and ISDN. It further discusses net-
IP addressing, identification of IP class addressing work troubleshooting, national SCANS skills, and
schemes including subnet masks, network wiring threaded case studies.
standards, and TCP/IP network layer protocols. Prerequisite: IT 320.
Prerequisite: IT 109 or BA 120 or BA 221 or approval.
IT 310 Languages
Web Site Management (3,0)
3 Credits LCH 101
The course addresses effective Web site design Mandarin Chinese I (3,0)
including page layout, user interface design, graphic 3 Credits
design, content flow, and site structure. Additionally, Introduction to Mandarin Chinese language, includ-
students will learn the optimal use of keywords and ing the pronunciation system (pin yin), basic gram-
search engine positioning to maximize page expo- mar, traditional character writing and reading,
sure. Web site management including security and speaking simple sentences, as well as cultural con-
Intranet management will be discussed. The use of texts inseparable from the language. Open only to
design standards and templates will teach students those without prior knowledge of Mandarin Chinese
to emphasize site consistency. Students will design or with consent of the instructor.
and create a major Web site with multiple pages and
cross-linked structure. LCH 102
Prerequisite: IT 210. Mandarin Chinese II (3,0)
3 Credits
IT 320 A continuation of Mandarin Chinese I.
Network Configurations (3,0) Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Mandarin Chinese
3 Credits I or consent of the instructor.
Introduces the four router elements, configuration
vehicles, user and privileged mode commands, con- LCH 201
figuring IP addresses, and monitoring/troubleshoot-
Mandarin Chinese III (3,0)
ing of router functions. More advanced topics include
LAN switching theory, VLANs, LAN switched 3 Credits
design, Novell IPX, and threaded case studies. A continuation of LCH 102 with emphasis on com-
municative abilities in listening, speaking, reading,
Prerequisite: IT 220. and writing.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Mandarin Chinese
IT 330 II or consent of the instructor.
Programming for the Web (3,0)
3 Credits LCH 202
This course introduces programming the Common
Mandarin Chinese IV (3,0)
Gateway Interface for Web pages using scripting
languages. The emphasis is on the fundamentals 3 Credits
of programming and creating interfaces to handle A continuation of LCH 201.
HTML form data. Students will create basic scripting Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Mandarin Chinese
programs with Web interfaces, learn to adapt existing III or consent of the instructor.
code, and process data flows from online forms with
basic database structures. LCH 399, 499
Prerequisite: CS 118 or CS 223 or IT 210 or Special Topics in Chinese Language
programming experience in a high-level language. 1-6 Credits
Upper-level study abroad course or directed studies
of selected topics in Chinese language.
department chair.
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Mathematics MA 140
College Algebra (3,0)
MA 004 3 Credits
Beginning Algebra (4,1) Fundamentals of exponents, radicals, linear, qua-
4 Credits dratic, and absolute value equations, inequalities, and
Fundamentals and theory of algebra including expo- complex numbers. Introduction to functions, curve
nents, radicals, factoring, linear equations, rational sketching, elementary theory of equations, sequences
expressions, quadratic equations, polynomial arith- and series, matrix algebra, and systems of equations.
metic, and solutions to applied problems. One hour Prerequisite: MA 006 or placement.
lab session per week. (Credit not applicable to any
degree.) Required of all students who placed in this MA 142
course.
Trigonometry (3,0)
MA 006 3 Credits
Trigonometric functions and their graphs; identities;
Intermediate Algebra (3,1) radian measure with applications; compound, half,
3 Credits and double angle identities; solving elementary trigo-
An intermediate-level algebra course. Topics include nometric equations, right and oblique triangles; law
fundamental concepts of algebra; linear equations and of sines and cosines; inverse trigonometric functions;
inequalities; polynomials; rational expressions; expo- vectors and trigonometric form of a complex number.
nents and radicals; quadratic equations; functions and
Prerequisite: MA 006 or placement.
graphing; systems of linear equations and inequali-
ties. One-hour lab session per week. (Credit not appli- Corequisite: MA 140.
cable to any degree.)
Prerequisite: MA 004 or placement. MA 143
Precalculus Essentials (3,0)
MA 111 3 Credits
College Mathematics for Aviation I (3,0) A precalculus course with an emphasis on functions
3 Credits and their graphs, including polynomial, rational,
A pre-calculus course designed for the student of avi- exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric; radian
ation. Review of the fundamentals of algebra; linear measure; trigonometric identities and equations;
equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; varia- vectors, parametric and polar curves; sequences and
tion; polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, series; binomial theorem.
and trigonometric functions; radian measure; right Prerequisite: MA 006 or placement.
triangle solutions, vectors, and the laws of sines and
cosines. MA 145
Prerequisite: MA 006 or placement. College Algebra and Trigonometry (5,0)
5 Credits
MA 112 Fundamentals of exponents, radicals, linear and qua-
College Mathematics for Aviation II (3,0) dratic equations, inequalities, elementary theory of
3 Credits equations, sequences and series, functions, exponen-
Basic calculus designed for the student of aviation. tial, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, radian
Differentiation and integration of algebraic functions; measure, trigonometric identities and equations, vec-
applications to velocity, acceleration, area, curve tors, laws of sines, cosines, solutions of right triangles,
sketching, and computation of extreme values. and complex numbers.
Prerequisite: MA 111. Prerequisite: MA 006 or placement.
MA 120 MA 220
Quantitative Methods I (3,0) Quantitative Methods II (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
An algebra methods course with applications to busi- An introduction to the methods and concepts of cal-
ness and economics. Operations, relations, functions, culus with applications to business and economics;
modeling, and problem solving; systems of linear marginal functions, graphing, extreme values, and
equations and inequalities. area problems. A brief introduction to descriptive
statistics.
Prerequisite: MA 006 or placement.
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Prerequisite: MA 111 or MA 120.

MA 270
MA 222 Computational Mathematics Seminar
Business Statistics (3,0) 1 Credit (can be repeated 2 times)
3 Credits Introduction to computational models drawn from
Measures of central tendency and dispersion; his- a variety of scientific application areas. Models will
tograms; algebra of probability; sample spaces; be taught using guided inquiry, open-ended inquiry,
dependent events; Bayes’ Theorem with applications; cooperative learning, writing, and oral presentations.
binomial, Poisson, normal distributions, and their Each module used will be guided by a five-step pro-
interrelationships; sampling distributions; hypothesis cess: problem statement; model of problem; methods
testing; confidence intervals. chosen to solve; implementation; assessment of the
model. Models will be implemented using computer
Prerequisite: MA 111 or MA 140. algebra systems.
Corequisite: MA 241 or permission of the instructor
MA 241
Calculus and Analytical Geometry I (4,0) MA 320
4 Credits
Graphs and functions; limits and continuity; differ-
Decision Mathematics (3,0)
entiation and integration of algebraic and elementary 3 Credits
trigonometric functions; applications of first and sec- The mathematical concepts and applications in
ond derivatives. mathematical model building and problem solving.
Included are mathematical areas that are basic to deci-
Prerequisite: MA 140 or MA 145 or equivalent. sion theory.
Corequisite: MA 142. Prerequisite: MA 211 or MA 222. (Not open to
engineering students.)
MA 242
Calculus and Analytical Geometry II (4,0) MA 345
4 Credits Differential Equations and Matrix Methods (4,0)
Differentiation and integration of transcendental func- 4 Credits
tions; special integration techniques; polar coordi- Treatment of ordinary differential equations to
nates; applications of the definite integral; numerical include principal types of first and second order
methods. equations; methods of substitution on simple higher
Prerequisite: MA 241. order equations; linear equations and systems of
linear equations with constant coefficients; methods
MA 243 of undetermined coefficients and variation of param-
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (4,0) eters; Laplace transforms; series solutions; linear alge-
4 Credits bra and matrix methods of solutions; applications to
Solid analytic geometry; vector functions in three physics and engineering.
dimensions; elements of infinite series; partial dif- Prerequisite: MA 243.
ferentiation; directional derivative and gradient; mul-
tiple integrals. MA 348
Prerequisite: MA 242. Numerical Analysis I (3,0)
3 Credits
MA 245 Floating point arithmetic, error analysis, algorithms
Applied Differential Equations (3,0) in interpolation, integration, differentiation, matrix
3 Credits algebra, approximation and solution of equations, use
Applied treatment of ordinary differential equations; of numerical software packages.
Laplace transforms; matrix algebra and applica- Prerequisites: EGR 115, MA 245 or MA 345.
tions; computer techniques; numerical methods; least
squares fit; normal distribution and applications. MA 350
Prerequisites: CS 210, MA 242. (Not for Bachelor of Partial Differential Equations (3,0)
Science degree in Aerospace Engineering credit.) 3 Credits
Physical models leading to partial differential equa-
tions. Fourier series and Fourier transforms. Solution
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of linear partial differential equations, including solu-

tions of the wave, heat and Laplace’s equation. MA 443
Prerequisite: MA 345. Complex Variables (3,0)
3 Credits
MA 412 Algebra of complex numbers; complex functions,
analytic functions; mapping by elementary functions;
Probability and Statistics (3,0) conformal mappings and their applications; addi-
3 Credits tional topics may include complex integration, power
Finite sample spaces; conditional probability and series expansion.
Bayes’ Theorem, discrete and continuous random
variables and their functions; expected value, vari- Prerequisite: MA 441.
ance, and standard deviation; systematic study of the
major discrete and continuous distributions; moment MA 444
generating functions; hypothesis testing and estima- Scientific Visualization (3,0)
tion. 3 Credits
Prerequisite: MA 242. Scientific visualization is the representation of data
graphically as a means of gaining understanding and
MA 432 insight into the data. This course will introduce dif-
ferent aspects of scientific visualization: computer
Linear Algebra (3,0) graphics and related mathematics concepts, applica-
3 Credits tion packages for interactive display and analysis of
Review of vector and matrix operations includ- data.
ing matrix inverses, eigenvectors, and eigenvalues.
Equations of lines and planes, vector spaces including Prerequisites: CS 315 and CS 344.
basis and dimensions, linear transformations, change
of basis, diagonalization of matrices, inner products MA 453
and orthonormal bases, applications. High Performance Scientific Computing (3,0)
Prerequisite: MA 245 or MA 345. 3 Credits
This course is an introduction to parallel comput-
MA 441 ing in computational mathematics and sciences with
practical applications. We start with an overview of
Mathematical Methods for Engineering & parallel computing and study the problem of program
Physics I (3,0) efficiency on parallel computers. Then we introduce
3 Credits two major programming paradigms: shared memory
Line and surface integrals; vector fields with the and message passing. The last third of the course will
study of Green, Gauss, and Stokes Theorems; applica- focus on applications of parallel computing in the sci-
tions of vector field theory; Fourier series. ences (Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, etc.).
Prerequisite: MA 345. Prerequisites: MA 432.
MA 442 MA 488
Mathematical Methods for Engineering and Numerical Methods in Fluids (3,0)
Physics II (3,0) 3 Credits
3 Credits This course explores the theory and applications of
The solution of linear differential equations with vari- numerical methods in fluid mechanics. The topics
able coefficients; study of the derivation, character- covered will include numerical methods for incom-
istics, and solutions of partial differential equations; pressible flows; primative variable and vorticity-
Fourier series, Fourier transform, Laplace transform, stream function on formulation; numerical treatment
and Green’s function; applications in science and for inviscid and viscous flows, including restricted
engineering. to incompressible flow. Emphasis will be placed on
Prerequisite: MA 441. numerical methods based on finite difference, finite
volume, or finite element formulations.
Prerequisites: MA 350 and WX 201.
Corequisite: ES 312.
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polation; manipulator dynamics; position sensing

MA 490 and actuation; and topics in manipulator control.
Capstone Project (1,6) Coursework includes weekly problem sets and com-
3 Credits putational laboratories (using the Matlab numerical
This course is focused on the development of a func- programming environment), a mid-term examination,
tioning software product as it applies to a computa- and a final examination.
tional problem in the area of aviation and aerospace. Prerequisite: ES 204.
Also, material on business practices, professional Corequisites: AE 430 or EE 401/402.
practices, and ethics is included. Students, working
in teams, are involved in management and planning, ME 303
analysis and specification, design, implementation,
and testing of a software system. Project work is Vehicle Dynamics (3,0)
assessed using modern industrial software standards 3 Credits
and review techniques. Laboratory work includes This course covers design considerations for high-per-
team building, project reports, walk-throughs and formance vehicles such as competition automobiles
inspections, design activities, process analysis, and and high-speed mass transit vehicles. Considered
acceptance tests. are propulsion, aerodynamics, stability, down force
Prerequisites: SE 300, MA 444 or MA 453. enhancement systems, braking, and handling.
Engines for various vehicles are compared, such as
MA 299, 399, 499 the conventional internal combustion engine, the
rotary or Wankel, for competition applications and
Special Topics in Mathematics long-life requirements such as traction engines for
1-6 Credits rail applications. Also investigated are crash safety
Individual independent or directed studies of selected issues for both mass transit and competition. Guided
topics in mathematics. vehicles such as mass transit trains and the Intelligent
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and approval of Transportation System (ITS) are investigated. Future
the department chair. technologies such as magnetically levitated and very
high-speed mass transit systems are analyzed.
Prerequisites: ES 202, ES 204, and ES 305, or consent of
Mechanical Engineering the instructor.
ME 199-499 ME 304
Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering Introduction to Machine Design (3,0)
1-3 Credits 3 Credits
Individual independent or directed studies of selected Detail design of machine components; application of
topics in Mechanical Engineering. analytical methods in the design of simple machines.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor or the department Failure mode analysis, theories of failure, yield, frac-
chair. ture, deflection, and fatigue analysis of machine ele-
ments. Introduction to computer methods of stress
ME 200 and deflection analysis using finite element analysis.
Machine Shop Laboratory (0,3) Prerequisites: ES 202, ES 204.
1 Credit
Introduction to machine shop techniques including ME 305
familiarization with riveting, sheet metal forming, Machine Design Laboratory (0,3)
welding, and machining. 1 Credit
A companion laboratory to ME 304.
ME 302 Corequisite: ME 304.
Introduction to Robotics (3,0)
3 Credits ME 306
This course is an introduction to robotics with empha- Robotic Mechanisms (3,0)
sis on the mathematical tools for kinematics and 3 Credits
dynamics of robot arms. Topics include the geom- This course studies the application and design of
etry and mathematical representation of rigid body robotic systems. Rover drives, suspension systems,
motion; forward and inverse kinematics of articulated tracked vehicles, gimbal-mounted cameras/sensors
mechanical arms; trajectory generation, splines, inter-
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and walking robots are covered with an emphasis on

space and aerial robotic applications. Several hands- ME 402
on projects will be conducted and a final design proj- Robotic Arms (3,0)
ect is required. 3 Credits
Prerequisite: ES 204. This course is an introduction to robotics with an
emphasis on the kinematics and dynamics of robotic
ME 307 arms. The Space Shuttle arm and the Mars Rover
arms will be analyzed. Topics include forward and
Energy Conversion and Storage inverse kinematics, trajectory generation, interpola-
3 Credits tion, and position sensing. Students will complete a
Improved and innovative energy conversion systems project in which they program a robotic arm and/or a
will play a critical role in meeting future energy robotic welder.
needs. This course covers energy conversion and
storage and introduces common concepts and tools Prerequisite: ES 204.
used in this field, with particular emphasis on electro-
mechanical energy conversion systems. Students who ME 404
have taken this course should be able to analyze sev- Mechatronics (3,0)
eral alternative systems and determine which system 3 Credits
is most compatible for an application. Applications This course includes the application of microproces-
to renewable energy projects, including photovoltaics, sors to robotic systems with control. This course
wind turbines, and others. emphasizes the integration of aerospace, mechanical,
Prerequisites: EE 335 electrical, and computer systems in robotics. Design
and integration of microcontrollers, actuators, motors,
ME 400 power systems, and sensors are studied with signifi-
cant group-oriented design experiments. High-level
Vibration & Acoustics (3,0) graphical programming is introduced. Simple autono-
3 Credits mous algorithms such as line tracking, edge detection,
Basic concepts of vibration; free and undamped and path planning are examined with and without
vibration; energy methods and Rayleigh’s method feedback control.
for determination of natural frequencies; viscously
damped vibration; various damping mechanisms; Prerequisites: EE 401, ME 306.
torsional vibration; harmonically excited vibration;
transient vibration; multi degrees of freedom sys- ME 405
tems; rotor dynamics; basic principles of acoustics Vehicle Power Systems (3,0)
and wave propagation; electroacoustics; transducers, 3 Credits
noise measurements; applications to land, airborne, Modern analytical approach to the design and per-
and space vehicle acoustics generated by a structure’s formance analysis of advanced internal combus-
vibration or by aerodynamic sources. tion engines. Study of thermodynamics, fluid flow,
Prerequisites: MA 345, ES 202, and ES 204, or approval combustion, and heat transfer. Engines for various
of the instructor. vehicles are compared (such as the conventional
internal combustion engine, the rotary or Wankel), for
ME 401 competition applications and long-life requirements
such as traction engines for rail applications. Fuels
Advanced Fluid Dynamics (3,0) and combustion, exhaust flows, emission and air pol-
3 Credits lution, fuel cell systems, and hybrid vehicles. Ideas
Development of application of Navier-Stokes equa- from aerospace technologies are implemented, such
tions, estimation of drag and lift, isentropic flow, as jet engines and gas turbines for powering vehicles,
normal and oblique shock waves, Fanno and Rayleigh and mass transit. Also, future technologies such as
flow, turbomachinery, introduction to computational magnetically levitated and very high-speed mass
fluid dynamics, application of CFD software. transit systems are analyzed. Application of course
Prerequisite: ES 206. techniques to engine research projects.
Prerequisite: ES 305.
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ME 406 ME 409
Robotics II (3,0) Vehicle Aerodynamics (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
This course studies the applications and design of Aerodynamic forces on land vehicles. Design require-
robotic systems. Particular emphasis is placed on ments for lift, drag, stability, and safety for passen-
aviation and space applications of robotics. Typical gers. Cars, high-performance vehicles, commercial,
robotic motion is investigated as well as the require- and motorcycles. Noise control, heating, ventilation,
ments for control systems for the needed accuracy, and air conditioning. Engines for various vehicles
repeatability, and stability. Sensors such as position, are compared (such as the conventional internal
force, and acceleration are explored and the signal combustion engine, the rotary or Wankel), for com-
conditioning circuits and analog-to-digital conver- petition applications and long-life requirements such
sion required for interfacing these sensors. Activating as traction engines for rail applications. Fuels and
devices such as electric motors, linear actuators, and combustion, exhaust flows, emission and air pollu-
other motion devices are analyzed. Systems are mod- tion, fuel cell systems, and hybrid vehicles. Ideas from
eled and control laws are developed. Software for aerospace technologies are implemented, such as jet
computer-generated control laws are studied. engines for powering vehicles and the use of com-
Prerequisite: ME 302. putational fluid dynamics codes to predict the aero-
dynamic performance of such vehicles. Also, future
ME 407 technologies such as magnetically levitated and very
high-speed mass transit systems are analyzed.
Preliminary Design of Robotic Systems with
Prerequisites: ES 201, ES 204, ES 206, ES 305.
Laboratory (3,3)
4 Credits
Mechanical design principles are developed and
ME 410
applied for robotic applications. The topic is selected Advanced Machine Design (2,0)
and approved by the Mechanical Engineering 2 Credits
Department. Principles of conceptual and detailed Design and analysis of mechanics system for fluctuat-
mechanical design, and component design, manufac- ing loading. Fatigue analysis. Application of design
ture, and production are covered. A complete system fundamentals to mechanical components, and inte-
is designed, resulting in a complete set of specifica- gration of components to form systems. Fatigue fail-
tions, supporting analysis, drawings, and perfor- ure of systems. Mechanical design of such systems as
mance report. For Senior undergraduate students bearings, transmission gears, springs, joints, brakes,
only. and clutches. Indeterminate systems.
Prerequisites: ME 306, ME 400. Prerequisites: ES 320, ME 304.
ME 408 ME 411
Clean Thermal Power Systems Clean Kinetic Power Systems
3 Credits 3 Credits
Students will apply engineering science principles Students will apply fundamentals of aerodynam-
to the analysis and design of plants for clean energy ics, controls, and structural dynamics to the analysis
production, with emphasis on efficiency, performance and design of wind and water turbines for clean
and environmental impact. Clean energy plant energy production, with emphasis on efficiency and
configurations to be addressed include nuclear, geo- performance. Wind and water resource characteriza-
thermal, ocean thermal, fossil and biomass fueled. tion. Aerodynamic prediction using 1-D momentum
Classic vapor and gas power cycles are examined. theory, Betz limit, blade element momentum method,
Fundamentals of turbomachinery performance and and modern 3-D computational fluid dynamics.
scaling laws are presented. Use of vendor data to Turbine control strategies and safety issues. Beam
select suitable plant components is addressed. The theory for turbine blades. Structural dynamics model
thermodynamics of combustion and psychometrics for wind and water turbine performance prediction.
are introduced. Students develop MatLab models to Statistical assessment of performance using resource
facilitate power plant analysis and design projects. characterization. Students will develop MatLab mod-
Prerequisites/Corequisites:ES 305, MA 345 els to conduct wind and water turbine system analy-
sis and design projects.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:ES 305, MA 345
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fluid flows, and conduction and convection heat

ME 413 transfer. Steady state, transient, and eigenvalue prob-
Preliminary Design of High Performance lems will be addressed with emphasis on aerospace
Vehicles with Laboratory (3,3) power and environmental systems.
4 Credits
Mechanical design principles are developed and ME 417
applied for high performance vehicles. The topic is Advanced Propulsion (3,0)
selected and approved by the Mechanical Engineering 3 Credits
Department. Principles of conceptual and detailed Jet engines are analyzed in depth using the fun-
mechanical design, and component design, manufac- damental principles developed in AE 408 and by
ture, and production are covered. A complete system extensive computer programs. Parametric engine
is designed, resulting in a complete set of specifica- cycle analysis will investigate both ideal and engines
tions, supporting analysis, drawings, and perfor- with losses. The performance of a particular actual jet
mance report. For Senior undergraduate students engine will be analyzed to determine how its perfor-
only. mance is affected by operational conditions (altitude,
Prerequisites: ME 303, ME 400. throttle positions). In addition to the turbojet, turbo-
fan, turboprop, and turboshaft family of jet engines,
ME 414 the scramjet will be analyzed.
Preliminary Design in Clean Energy Prerequisite: AE 408.
3 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to ME 419
engineering design and the design process through Senior Design in Clean Energy
applied mechanical engineering related design proj- 3 Credits
ects. Emphasis shall be placed on professionalism, This course is designed to introduce students to
creativity, engineering, design logic and communica- engineering design and the design process through
tion. The course will include material on selected applied mechanical engineering related design proj-
subjects chosen to help bring together the students ects. Emphasis shall be placed on professionalism,
knowledge. A large and long-term project (from fall creativity, engineering, design logic and communica-
through spring semester) will be assigned to facilitate tion. The course will include material on selected
practical implementation of engineering design and subjects chosen to help bring together the students
the design process. knowledge. A large and long-term project (from fall
Prerequisites: ME 400 through spring semester) will be assigned to facilitate
practical implementation of engineering design and
ME 415 the design process.
Modeling and Numerical Simulations of Energy Prerequisites: ME 400
and Environmental Systems (3,0)
3 Credits ME 423
The course introduces students to the basic methods Senior Design of High Performance Vehicles
of numerical modeling for typical physical problems (3,0)
encountered in solid mechanics, thermal/fluid sci- 3 Credits
ences, energy, and environmental systems. Students This is a continuation of the preliminary design
will learn how to formulate a model in terms of an course and is the capstone course for the degree.
analgebraic or differential equation. Problems that
can be solved analytically will be chosen initially ME 426
and solutions will be obtained by appropriate dis-
crete methods. Basic concepts in numerical methods, Propulsion III (2,0)
such as convergence, stability, and accuracy, will be 2 Credits
introduced. Various computational tools will then be Engines to provide the propulsion for general avia-
applied to more complex problems, with emphasis tion aircraft are analyzed. While the standard Otto
on finite element and finite difference methods, finite Cycle engines using avgas have served general avia-
volume techniques, boundary element methods, and tion well, the fuel crisis and the environmental issues
gridless Lagrangian methods. Methods of modeling around the over 14,000 suburban airports in the
convective nonlineariaties, such as upwind differ- United States have resulted in numerous proposals
encing and the Simpler method, will be introduced. for new engines. The course will study the various
Discussion of structural mechanics, internal/external options: electrical, diesel, rotary, turboprop, turbofan,
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as well as modifications to the conventional spark- exercises normally include M16-A1 rifle firing, rappel-
ignition engine. ling training, and airmobile helicopter operations.
Prerequisites: AE 408, ES 305. Corequisite: MY 104 Laboratory.
ME 427 MSL 102L

Senior Design of Robotic Systems (3,0) Basic Military Science II Laboratory (0,1.5)
3 Credits 0 Credit
This is a continuation of the preliminary design Leadership laboratory with emphasis on military
course and is the capstone course for the degree. leadership and small unit tactics. Students develop
leadership abilities through hands-on practical expe-
ME 430L riences. Training continues the leader development
Control Systems Laboratory (0,3) process while remaining introductory in scope and
develops basic operations and tactics and land navi-
1 Credit
gation skills acquired in MY 103 Laboratory. Practical
A companion laboratory for AE 430.
training exercises continue cadet field orientation
with the focus on individual training. Special topics,
Military Science Army ROTC including stream-crossing techniques, field survival
skills, and bivouac techniques, are covered. The Army
Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is administered to assess
MSL 101 the state of physical development.
Basic Military Science I (1,0)
1 Credit MSL 201
A study of the defense establishment and the orga- Basic Military Leadership I (1,0)
nization and development of the U.S. Army. A study 2 Credits
of the roles that active Army forces, Army Reserve A review of the customs and traditions of the service.
forces, and the Army National Guard play in our The fundamentals of leadership development and
nation’s defense. A study of military courtesy, cus- the importance of understanding the principles that
toms, and traditions of the service. A historical per- are important to effective leadership. This includes
spective of the role of the different branches of the focus on goal setting, communication, problem solv-
U.S. Army and the role they have played in the free- ing, decision making, and group process. The course
dom of our nation. An introduction to physical readi- requires mandatory physical training and includes
ness training. Course includes lectures and laboratory. lecture and laboratory.
Field training exercises normally include M16-A1 rifle
firing, rappelling training, and airmobile helicopter Corequisite: MY 203 Laboratory.
operations.
Corequisite: MY 103 Laboratory. MSL 201L
Basic Military Leadership I Laboratory (0,1.5)
MSL 101L 0 Credit
Basic Military Science I Laboratory (0,1.5) Leadership laboratory with emphasis on military
0 Credit leadership and small unit tactics. Students develop
Leadership laboratory with emphasis on military leadership abilities through hands-on practical experi-
leadership and small unit tactics. Students develop ences. Training continues the development of cadet
leadership abilities through hands-on practical experi- leadership and critical skills while remaining basic
ences. Training is introductory in scope and includes in scope and includes operations and tactics, land
operations and tactics and land navigation subjects. navigation, first aid, and general military subjects.
Practical training exercises familiarize students with Practical training exercises stress development of
the field environment and field survival skills. The basic skills with the focus on soldier-team develop-
Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is administered to ment at the squad/team level. The Army Physical
assess the state of physical development. Fitness Test (APFT) is administered to assess the state
of physical development.
MSL 102
Basic Military Science II (1,0)
1 Credit
Continued emphasis on physical readiness training.
Course includes lecture and laboratory. Field training
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MSL 202 MSL 301L

Basic Military Leadership II (1,0) Officership I Laboratory (0,2.5)
2 Credits 0 Credit
The fundamentals of military geography and their Leadership laboratory with emphasis on military
application in the use of navigational aids for the leadership and small unit tactics. Students develop
military forces. A study of preventive medicine coun- leadership abilities through hands-on practical expe-
termeasures and first-aid techniques that every leader riences. Training continues development of cadet
must know. The course requires mandatory physical competencies and confidence through intermediate
training and includes both lecture and leadership leadership and technical/tactical instruction. Practical
laboratory. Two weekend training exercises normally training exercises are supplementary in scope and
include M16-A1 rifle firing, rappelling training, and include operations and tactics, land navigation, and
airmobile helicopter operations. weapons training. Special topics including tactical
Corequisite: MY 204 Laboratory. bivouac techniques, individual tactical techniques,
tactical foot march techniques, squad tactics, and
MSL 202L small unit patrolling are covered. The Army Physical
Fitness Test (APFT) is administered to assess the state
Basic Military Leadership II Laboratory (0,1.5) of physical development.
0 Credit
Leadership laboratory with emphasis on military
leadership and small unit tactics. Students develop MSL 302
leadership abilities through hands-on practical experi- Officership II (3,0)
ences, with a strong focus on ethics, communication 3 Credits
skills, time management, and leadership values. A continuing development of the processes that distin-
Training continues basic skills acquired in MY 203 guish commissioned military service from other profes-
Laboratory and includes operations and tactics and sional endeavors. The main emphasis of this class will
land navigation. Practical training exercises continue be the preparation of cadets for the six-week advanced
development of basic skills with the focus on soldier- camp they normally attend at the end of the junior year.
team development at the squad/team level. The Here their capability to conceptualize, innovate, synthe-
Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is administered to size information, and make sound decisions while under
assess the state of physical development. stress will be evaluated. This course includes lecture,
advanced leadership laboratory, enhanced physical train-
MSL 301 ing, and practical field training exercises.
Officership I (3,0) Prerequisite: MY 303.
3 Credits Corequisite: MY 304 Laboratory.
This course examines the foundations of officership,
and the character, responsibilities, and status of being
a commissioned officer. It is dynamic, challenging, MSL 302L
and stressful, for it is the course that emphasizes the Officership II Laboratory (0,2.5)
warrior ethic. The course covers a wide spectrum 0 Credit
of subjects, from training in common military skills Leadership laboratory with emphasis on military
to fostering a value system that emphasizes service leadership and small unit tactics. Students develop
to the nation, readiness to persevere in the face of leadership abilities through hands-on practical expe-
obstacles, and willingness to make personal sacrifices riences. Training continues development of inter-
in pursuit of the greater good. This course includes mediate leader and critical skills in preparation for
lecture, advanced leadership laboratory, physical Advanced Camp. Practical training exercises focus
training, and practical field training exercises. on soldier-team development at squad/patrol level.
Prerequisites: Completed basic military science (or given Training is supplementary and includes tactics, land
constructive credit) and be a contracted Army ROTC navigation, and weapons subjects. Special topics
cadet. include tactical bivouac techniques, small unit patrol-
Corequisite: MY 303 Laboratory. ling, a mini-STRAC exercise, and drownproofing. The
Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is administered to
assess the state of physical development.
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skills emphasizing the transition from cadet to second

MSL 401 lieutenant. Expands the frame of reference and gradu-
Advanced Military Leadership I (3,0) ally shifts it to orient on future assignments as an
3 Credits officer. Training is supplementary and includes opera-
A study of military professionalism with emphasis on tions and tactics, land navigation, and radio wire
command and staff relationships, organizational func- communication subjects. Students perform as subject
tions, and duties of various staff officers who assist matter experts and are responsible for conducting and
in the leadership of the organization. A study of per- evaluating training. The Army Physical Fitness Test
sonnel and logistical systems and the role they play (APFT) is administered to assess the state of physical
in helping the organization optimize operations and development.
improve life in the Army community. Training in staff
briefings will be used as an introduction to military MSL 199-499
procedures. This course includes lecture, laboratory, Special Topics in Military Science (3,0)
and physical readiness training. 1-3 Credits
Corequisite: MY 403 Laboratory. Individual independent or directed studies of selected
topics in general military science.
MSL 401L Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and approval of
Advanced Military Leadership I Laboratory professor of military science.
(0,2.5)
0 Credit
Leadership laboratory with emphasis on military Naval Science
leadership and small unit tactics. Students develop
leadership abilities through hands-on practical experi- NSC 100
ences. Training culminates the leader development Naval Science Lab
process at the pre-commissioning level. Training is 0 Credit
supplementary and includes operations and tactics, Military drill, cruise preparation, customs, traditions,
land navigation, and radio wire communication sub- and special areas of knowledge required of com-
jects. Students perform as subject matter experts and missioned officers in the Navy and Marine Corps.
are responsible for conducting and evaluating train- Required for all midshipmen.
ing. The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is admin-
istered to assess the state of physical development.
NSC 101
MSL 402 Introduction to Naval Science (2,0)
2 Credits
Advanced Military Leadership II (3,0) Introduction to the naval service with emphasis on
3 Credits the mission, organization, regulations, and compo-
A study of ethics and professionalism in the military nents of the Navy and Marine Corps. Must be com-
and the role they play in carrying out the defense pleted during the freshman year. Required for all
policy of the United States. The fundamentals of mili- midshipmen.
tary law, its impact on the American military society,
and its place in the jurisdictional system. A history of
the military courts martial as it relates to the jurisdic-
NSC 102
tional process of American society. A study of the Law Seapower and Maritime Affairs (3,0)
of Land Warfare and its relationship to the conduct of 3 Credits
soldiers in combat. This course includes lecture, labo- This course provides an understanding of the sig-
ratory, and physical readiness training. nificance of sea power throughout history from the
Corequisite: MY 404 Laboratory. Phoenicians to the post-Cold War era and the War
on Terrorism. Included is discussion of how naval
MSL 402L forces constitute a vital component in promoting
the national interests, policies, and overall military
Advanced Military Leadership II strategy of the United States. Midshipmen with the
Laboratory (0,2.5) exception of Nurse Corps options are required to take
0 Credit this course in the spring of the first year. Nurse Corps
Leadership laboratory with emphasis on military option midshipmen may take the course during their
leadership and small unit tactics. Students develop second year.
leadership abilities through hands-on practical expe-
riences. Training culminates development of leader
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Not required for Nurse Corps or Marine Corps option

NSC 201 midshipmen.
Principles of Naval Leadership and
Management (3,0) NSC 310
3 Credits Evolution of Warfare (3,0)
Theory and principles of management, focusing on 3 Credits
the officer-manager as an organizational decision Survey of military history emphasizing principles
maker. Includes interpersonal skills, behavior factors, of warfare, strategy and tactics, and significant mili-
and group dynamics. Required for all midshipmen. tary leaders and organizations. May be taken in the
Prerequisite: NSC 100. Sophomore or Junior year. Required for all Marine
Corps option midshipmen. Not required for Navy
NSC 202 option or Nurse Corps midshipmen.
Navigation (3,0)
3 Credits NSC 311
This course provides a comprehensive study of Amphibious Warfare (3,0)
ship navigation theory, principles, and procedures. 3 Credits
Included is coverage of the international and inland The history of amphibious warfare emphasizing doc-
rules for navigation, celestial and electronic naviga- trine and techniques. May be taken in the junior or
tion, piloting, dead reckoning, tides, weather, and use senior year. Required for all Marine Corps midship-
of navigational equipment, publications, and charts. men.
Midshipmen with the exception of Nurse Corps and
Marine Corps options are required to take this course. NSC 401
Corequisite: NSC 202L. Naval Operations & Seamanship (3,0)
3 Credits
NSC 202L This course provides an understanding of organiza-
Navigation Laboratory tional interrelationships between authority, respon-
1 Credit sibility, and accountability, the concept of naval
Laboratory work in piloting and celestial naviga- command and control, and concepts and philosophies
tion to complement Naval Science 202. One hour per of joint operations. Included is the study of ship han-
week. Required for all Navy option midshipmen. Not dling, relative motion, basic forms of naval commu-
required for Nurse Corps and Marine Corps option nications, and U.S. and adversarial weapons systems
midshipmen. (Fall term only.) and platforms. Midshipmen with the exception of
Nurse Corps and Marine Corps options are required
NSC 301 to take this course. (Spring term only.)
Naval Engineering (3,0) Corequisite: NSC 401L.
3 Credits
Naval ship systems including hydrodynamic forces, NSC 401L
stability, compartmentalization, electrical, and aux- Naval Operations and Seamanship Laboratory
iliary systems. Theory and design of steam, gas tur- 1 Credit
bine, and nuclear propulsion. Shipboard safety and Laboratory work in maneuvering board (vector analy-
firefighting. sis) and communications, and conflict resolution to
Prerequisites: MA 111 or higher and PS 103. Required complement NSC 401. One hour per week. Required
for Navy option midshipmen; not required for Nurse Corps for all Navy option midshipmen. Not required for
and Marine Corps option midshipmen. Nurse Corps and Marine Corps option midshipmen.
NSC 302 NSC 402

Naval Weapons Systems (3,0) Principles of Naval Management II/ Leadership
3 Credits and Ethics (3,0)
An introduction to the theory of weapons systems 3 Credits
through the study of the fundamental principles Integration of professional competencies and qualities
of sensor, tracking, computational, and weapons of effective leadership with emphasis on moral and
delivery subsystems. Explosives, fusing, and naval ethical responsibilities, accountability, communica-
ordnance. Required for all Navy option midshipmen. tions, and military law for the junior officer. Required
for all midshipmen.
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Physical Education Engineering Physics, Civil, Aerospace, or Electrical

Engineering.)
PE 110 Prerequisite: MA 111 or MA 140.
Corequisites: MA 112 or MA 241; PS 103L.
Lifetime Fitness and Physical Activity
1 credit
A physical education course designed to develop an
PS 103L
appreciation and interest in lifetime fitness activity Technical Physics I Laboratory (0,1)
and an understanding of the physical, psychological, 0 Credit
and social benefits of participation in various fitness Techniques for data analysis and laboratory methods
activities. in the context of experiments dealing with Newton’s
laws, energy, and rotational motion. This laboratory is
designed to complement PS 103.
Physical Science Corequisite: PS 103.
PS 101 PS 104
Basic Chemistry (3,1.5) Technical Physics II (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
Elementary chemical theory. Covers basic atomic the- Application of basic physics principles discussed in
ory, elements, compounds, and mixtures, calculation PS 103. Other areas will include fluids, properties of
of weight and weight volume relationships, and basic matter, thermodynamics, wave motion, sound, simple
descriptive chemistry. One 1.5-hour laboratory ses- harmonic motion, kinetic theory, basic electromag-
sion per week. (Cannot be used for credit in chemistry netic theory, and elementary circuits. (Cannot be used
toward a degree in Aerospace Engineering.) Passing for credit in physics toward degrees in Computer
grade required for Lab. Students who take PS 108 may Science, Engineering Physics, Civil, Aerospace, or
not also take PS 101. Electrical Engineering.)
Prerequisite: MA 111 or corequisite: MA 140. Prerequisites: PS 103, MA 112, or MA 241.
Corequisite: PS 104L.
PS 102
Explorations in Physics (3,0) PS 104L
3 Credits Technical Physics II Laboratory (0,1)
Survey course in elementary physics. Stress will be 0 Credit
placed on basic concepts, principles, and history of the Techniques for data analysis and laboratory methods
development of physics. Presentations will include in the context of experiments dealing with oscillatory
selected topics in mechanics, heat, light, sound, motion, sound, heat, fluids, and electricity. This labo-
electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. ratory is designed to complement PS 104.
(Cannot be used for credit in physics toward degrees
in Computer Science, Engineering Physics, Civil, Corequisite: PS 104.
Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or Aeronautical
Science.) PS 105
Prerequisite: MA 111. General Chemistry I (3,3)
4 Credits
PS 103 Fundamental principles of chemistry that include
nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic structure, peri-
Technical Physics I (3,0) odic relationships, chemical bonding, geometry of
3 Credits molecules, properties of gases, solutions, and an intro-
A course in elementary physics. Stress will be placed duction to organic chemistry. Laboratory includes
on basic physics principles. Problem solving and both descriptive and quantitative work. Students who
problem-solving logic will be an important, integral have not taken high school chemistry are strongly
part of this course. Topics will include Newton’s urged to take PS 101 first.
Laws, projectile motion, circular motion, work,
energy, conservation laws, and momentum. (Cannot Prerequisites: High school chemistry, MA 111 or MA 120
be used for credit in physics toward degrees in or MA 140 or their equivalents.
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PS 107 PS 150
Elements of Biological Science (3,0) Physics for Engineers I (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
An introductory science course in general biology. Vectors and scalar quantities, geometrical optics,
Emphasis is placed on human anatomy, and on the kinematics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, work, work-
chemical and biological foundations of human physi- energy, conservation of energy, conservation of
ology. Provides background material that supports momentum, center of mass and its motion.
life science applications courses. Required for the Corequisite: MA 241.
minor in Aerospace Life Sciences.
PS 160
PS 107L Physics for Engineers II (3,0)
Biological Science Laboratory (0,3) 3 Credits
1 Credit Special theory of relativity, rotational motion, simple
Students will perform fundamental experiments to harmonic motion, waves, fluids, heat, kinetic theory,
supplement discussions of selected topics in PS 107 and thermodynamics.
(Elements of Biological Science). Experiments will Prerequisite: PS 150.
include use of the compound microscope to examine Corequisite: MA 242.
living and non-living cells and tissues, studies of
DNA and chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis,
and other types of biologically important compounds,
PS 208
and cell structure and transformation. Students will Physics II (3,0)
also measure their own pulse rate, blood pressure, 3 Credits
and respiratory capacity. Fluids, temperature, heat, first and second laws of
Corequisite: PS 107. thermodynamics, wave motion, and acoustics.
Prerequisites: MA 242, PS 215, PS 216.
PS 140 Corequisite: MA 243.
Chemistry for Engineers (4,0)
4 Credits PS 210
Chemical stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, Physics II Laboratory (0,1)
thermodynamics, rate of reaction, equilibrium, oxi- 1 Credit
dation-reduction, corrosion, organic compounds, and One three-hour laboratory session per week with
polymers. experiments chosen primarily from fluids, tempera-
Prerequisite: High school chemistry or PS 101. ture, heat, first and second laws of thermodynamics,
Corequisite: PS 141. wave motion, and acoustics.
Corequisite: PS 208
PS 141
Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory (0,3) PS 215
1 Credit Physics I (3,0)
One three-hour laboratory session per week, with 3 Credits
experiments paralleling the material of PS 140. Estimations, order of magnitude analysis, Newton’s
Corequisite: PS 140. Law, gravitation, kinematics, work and energy,
momentum, rotation, and harmonic motion.
PS 142 Prerequisite: MA 241.
Introduction to Environmental Science (3,0) Corequisites: MA 242, PS 216.
3 Credits
An introductory course that stresses the interrelations PS 216
of all aspects of the living and the nonliving world. Physics I Laboratory (0,3)
Introduces the student to key concepts and principles 1 Credit
that govern how nature works and the application of One three-hour laboratory session per week, with
these concepts and principles to possible solutions to experiments chosen primarily from mechanics.
environmental and resource problems.
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PS 219 PS 301
Physics III (3,0) Astronomy (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
Static electricity, Gauss’s Law, potential, Ohm’s Law, A descriptive course dealing with the structure and
direct current circuits, magnetic fields, induced elec- evolution of the physical universe. Topics include the
tromotive force, inductance, EM waves, the nature of solar system (Earth, Moon, Sun, and planets), stars,
light, images formed by mirrors and lenses and opti- black holes, galaxies, quasars, cosmology, and exobi-
cal instruments. ology. Planetarium trips and night-observing sessions
Prerequisites: MA 243, PS 208. optional.
Corequisite: PS 220. Prerequisite: PS 102 or PS 103 or PS 150 or PS 215.
PS 220 PS 302
Physics III Laboratory (0,3) Evolution of Scientific Thought (3,0)
1 Credit 3 Credits
One three-hour laboratory session per week with Traces the development of science from the earliest
experiments chosen primarily from thermodynamics, times through the modern period, with particular
electricity and magnetism, and geometric optics. emphasis given to our changing concepts of nature
Prerequisites: MA 243 and PS 208. and of science itself. (Also offered as SS 302. Students
receive either Social Sciences elective credit or
Corequisite: PS 219. Physical Sciences elective credit, but not both.)
Prerequisites: Either HU 140 or HU 141 or HU 142 and
PS 250 either PS 101 or PS 102 or PS 103 or PS 150 or PS 215.
Physics III for Engineers (3,0)
3 Credits PS 303
Gravitational fields, electric fields and magnetic Modern Physics (3,0)
fields, Gauss’s law, electric potential, linear accelera-
3 Credits
tors, cyclotrons, capacitors, Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s
laws, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, Modern concepts in physics including optics. Topics
Maxwell equations, and selected topics from modern include refraction, diffraction, and scattering of elec-
physics. tromagnetic radiation, special relativity, wave-particle
duality, the uncertainty principle, quantum theory of
Prerequisites: MA 242, PS 160. atomic structure, X-rays, lasers, and nuclear reactions.
Prerequisite: PS 219.
PS 253
Physics Laboratory for Engineers (0,3) PS 305
1 Credit Modern Physics Laboratory (0,3)
One three-hour session per week. Experiments will
1 Credit
vary from semester to semester, but will be chosen
from laboratory report writing workshop, error analy- Experiments in atomic and nuclear physics, including
sis, damped harmonic oscillations, spectrometers, spectroscopy, nuclear particle analysis, X-ray analysis,
optics, fiber optics, atomic physics, thermodynamics, and laser applications.
and R-C circuit theory. Prerequisite: PS 220.
Corequisite: PS 250. Corequisite: PS 303.
PS 290 PS 320
Physics Laboratory Practicum (0,1) Classical Mechanics (3,0)
0 Credit 3 Credits
Required, noncredit course. Requires the student Fundamentals of mechanics, oscillatory motion,
to direct the operation of a basic laboratory for one systems of particles, varying mass, motion under
semester. Includes laboratory preparation, laboratory central forces, motion in three dimensions, gyroscopic
discussion, and grading of laboratory reports. motion, generalized coordinates, normal coordinates,
Prerequisite: COM 219. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations. Students
will write some simple computer programs.
Prerequisites: MA 345, PS 219.
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PS 335 PS 408
Nanomaterials and Nanoscience (3,0) Astrophysics II (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
Nanomaterials are substances that have dimensions Radiative transfer in astrophysical environments; stel-
on the order of 1 nm to 100 nm. This is an introduc- lar atmospheres, stellar interiors, and gaseous nebu-
tory course designed to acquaint upper-level sci- lae. Emission and absorption processes. Interaction of
ence and engineering students with the new and radiation with matter.
rapidly changing field of nanotechnology. Topics Prerequisite: MA 345, PS 401, or permission of the
include the synthesis and characteristics of nanodots, instructor.
nanowires, and nanotubes; characterization methods
such as atomic force microscopy, scanning electron PS 410
microscopy, and x-ray diffraction; the large number
of applications that employ nanomaterials; and nano- Senior Physics Laboratory IIa (2,3)
toxicology. 3 Credits
Binary stars, spectroscopic binaries, proper motion,
Prerequisites: PS 105 or PS 140; PS 219 or PS 250; MA
galaxy rotation curves, image processing.
242.
Prerequisites: PS 400, PS 401.
PS 400
Senior Physics Laboratory I (2,3)
PS 199, 299, 399, 499
3 Credits Special Topics in Physical Science
Study of geometrical and physical optics including 1-4 Credits
plane waves, mirrors, lenses, emission and absorp- Individual independent or directed study of topics in
tion line spectroscopy, diffraction gratings, lasers, and the fields of the physical sciences impinging on aero-
interferometers. space development or practices that are of current or
anticipated interest.
Prerequisite: PS 305.
the department chair.
PS 401
Astrophysics (3,0)
3 Credits Psychology
Study of the basic physical processes operating in
the astronomical environment, stellar structure and PSY 101
evolution, the interstellar medium, galaxies, and cos-
mology. Astrophysical concepts are emphasized, thus
Introduction to Psychology (3,0)
underlining the common features operating in many 3 Credits
astronomical systems. A survey of the biopsychosocial continuum and the
intrapsychic, interpersonal, and organizational fac-
Prerequisites: MA 345, PS 303. tors affecting human behavior. A primary feature of
the course is its focus on the scientific method as the
PS 405 route to psychological knowledge. Students study the
Atomic/Nuclear Physics (3,0) rationalist, empiricist, and experimental foundations
3 Credits of the scientific method and how these foundations
Multi-electron atoms, X-rays and gamma rays, radia- can be critiqued. Topics include sensation, percep-
tive transitions in the atom and the nucleus. Basic tion, learning, memory, personality, psychopathol-
properties of nuclei, systematics of nuclear stability, ogy, physiological psychology, and social processes.
dynamics of nuclear reactions, nuclear models, and Emphasis is placed on the application of the basic
nuclear forces. Introduction to particle physics and principles of psychology to engineering, aviation,
its applications to cosmic rays, stellar energy, and the public policy, and business.
formation of the elements.
Prerequisite: EP 440. PSY 310
Sensation and Perception (2,1)
3 Credits
How organisms sense and perceive the environment.
Topics discussed include types of stimuli affecting the
sensory receptors, the anatomy and physiology of the
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sensory systems responding to those stimuli, and cur-
rent knowledge and theories about perceptual abili- PSY 322
ties. Laboratory/research experience is included. The Research Design (3,1)
laboratory will include experimental investigations 4 Credits
and demonstrations of sensory and perceptual phe- This is a research design course that incorporates
nomena. Vision, audition, taste, smell, the skin senses, research design practices with direct experience in the
and balance will be included. laboratory that includes data collection and analysis
Prerequisite: PSY 101. and the description of research findings. The course
includes coverage of various research models includ-
PSY 312 ing surveys, scaling techniques, field studies, case
studies, and experimentation. Techniques commonly
Research Analysis in Psychology (3,2) used by human factors professionals are presented
4 Credits with considerable attention devoted to designing
This course is an elementary program in data analysis experiments. Concepts in controlling, manipulating,
and statistics. The focus is on basic statistical con- and measuring dependent and independent variables
cepts for the social sciences. Although computer data and the elimination of experimental confounds are
analysis is a component of the course, it is secondary applied to the experimental context. Topics such as
to statistical theory and computational procedures. sampling techniques, construct and content validity,
The body of the course covers parametric procedures reliability, error variance, sampling error, and ethical
including t-tests, analysis of variance, corelational concerns are discussed. The course culminates in the
techniques, descriptive statistics, and frequency distri- design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of an experi-
butions. Some attention is devoted to nonparametric ment.
analysis. The emphasis is on decisions to choose the
appropriate statistical technique and computational Prerequisite: PSY 30X.
work. Statistical computations using computer soft-
ware will be covered. Data setup and analysis, as well PSY 335
as graph generation and statistical output interpreta- Physiological Psychology (2,1)
tion, will be focused on. 3 Credits
Prerequisites: MA 111 or MA 140, PSY 101. A study of the neural and biochemical bases of
behavior with special emphasis on sensory process-
PSY 315 ing, motivation, emotion, learning, and memory. Both
experimental analysis and clinical implications are
Cognitive Psychology (3,0) considered. Activities are conducted on the anatomy
3 Credits and physiology of the nervous system, and on the
Contemporary theories of human information pro- development, evolution, and function of behavior.
cessing. Major topics include attention, mental repre-
sentations, categorization, short-term and long-term Prerequisite: PSY 101.
memory, psycholinguistics, reasoning, problem-solv-
ing, judgment, and decision making. PSY 340
Prerequisite: PSY 101. Industrial-Organizational Psychology (3,0)
3 Credits
PSY 320 A survey of major topics in industrial-organizational
psychology, with emphasis on organizational and
Aviation Psychology (3,0) personnel psychology applied to business, industry,
3 Credits and government. An examination and critical review
A study of the complexities of human factors research of theories and research in selected areas of organiza-
in aviation. Drawing extensively on such diverse tional behavior. Emphasis is on intrapersonal behav-
areas as human physiology, basic learning theory, ior, such as motivation, job stress, and job satisfaction.
aviation safety, and pilot training. The course surveys
the study of human behavior as it relates to the avia- Prerequisite: PSY 101.
tor’s adaption to the flight environment.
Prerequisite: PSY 101.
PSY 345
Training and Development (3,0)
3 Credits
A review of the principles and techniques applicable
to training and training development.
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scale software development. Students learn about

PSY 350 the theory and practice of software engineering and
Social Psychology (3,0) work as part of a team on a full life-cycle software
3 Credits project that includes planning, software specification,
This course examines the interactional forces between software design, coding, inspections, and testing. A
groups and the individual in society. Since the major closed laboratory is required, and includes activities
focus of the course is on social interactions, such that guide project teams through a software develop-
diverse topics as group dynamics, interpersonal rela- ment process and support team project activities such
tionships, prejudice, discrimination, and antisocial as team building, planning, requirements analysis and
behavior will be considered. Special attention is given specification, design, testing, and the use of tools.
to the topic of stress in the aviation environment. Prerequisite: CS 225.
SE 310
PSY 365 Analysis and Design of Software Systems (3,0)
Abnormal Psychology (3,0) 3 Credits
3 Credits This course focuses on the fundamental methods
This course is intended to familiarize students with employed in the analysis and design of software
the theory and research on the biological, cognitive- systems. Analysis is the process of determining a
behavioral, and social-family perspectives and inter- complete and consistent set of system requirements.
ventions of psychological disorders as problems that Design is the process of producing a system archi-
affect nearly everyone. Its emphasis on the research tecture, both logical and physical, and determining
process, family issues, and the line between normal an appropriate way to construct the software. The
and abnormal behavior is intended to encourage result of these processes is a documented model of
students to think critically about social and personal the desired system. The student will learn and prac-
issues, and to understand the strategies, methodolo- tice methods appropriate for both object-oriented and
gies, and the applicability of research in abnormal procedural systems.
psychology. Prerequisites: CS 315, SE 300.
SE 320
PSY 400 Software Construction (3,0)
Introduction to Cognitive Science (3,0) 3 Credits
3 Credits This course provides the student with advanced
An introduction to the science of the mind from instruction in programming with an object-oriented
the perspective of cognitive psychology, linguistics, programming language. The course objective is
neuroscience, philosophy, and artificial intelligence. proficiency in use of a language widely used for
The focus is on the similarities and differences in the general purpose software development. In addition,
approach taken by researchers in these different fields the student will be introduced to tools and processes
in their study of cognitive mechanisms. Issues to be appropriate for employing this language in a signifi-
addressed: What does it mean to be able to think? cant software development environment. Students
What kind of computational architecture is most attending this course must already be proficient in the
appropriate to describe cognitive mechanisms? Is the use of one major programming language and have
mind an emergent property of the brain? What kind knowledge of basic software engineering practices.
of hardware is required for thinking to occur? Can a Prerequisites: CS 315, SE 300.
computer have a mind?
Prerequisite: PSY 315. SE 410
Formal Software Modeling (3,0)
Software Engineering 3 Credits
This course focuses on the study of formal concepts
and techniques used to model and analyze software
SE 300 artifacts (requirements, design, and code). The course
Software Engineering Practices (3,3) includes a survey of mathematical modeling tech-
4 Credits niques used in software engineering. Course activities
This variable credit course introduces students to the include reading, discussion, and exercises concerned
fundamental principles and methodologies of large- with the use of formal mathematical models in soft-
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ware engineering (for example, work on a formal software process to develop or modify a software
specification project, study of concepts and technol- product. Project work is assessed using industrial
ogy of formal model checking, use of a formal model- software standards and review techniques. The senior
ing tool, and presentations on articles about recent project sequence is considered the capstone course for
work in application and research in formal methods). undergraduate students in software engineering. The
Prerequisites: CS 222, SE 300. second course in this sequence (SE 451) emphasizes
the later stages of the software development life cycle
SE 420 (design, implementation, testing, and maintenance).
The artifacts developed during the first course (SE
Software Quality Assurance (3,0) 450) will be used as the foundation for further devel-
3 Credits opment during this course (SE 451).
This course exposes the student to the key concepts
Prerequisites: SE 410 and SE 450.
and practices in software testing and quality assur-
ance. The objective of this course is to introduce Corequisite: SE 420.
students to the concepts of software quality through
testing, inspection, and walkthrough. The process of SE 299, 399, 499
software testing and different testing techniques and Special Topics in Software Engineering
methodologies will be covered. This course also cov- 1-6 Credits
ers topics related to the management of a testing proj- Individual independent or directed studies of selected
ect. Finally, different software-testing tools and their topics in software engineering.
advantages and disadvantages will be discussed. Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and the
Prerequisite: SE 300. department chair.
SE 450
Software Team Project I (2,3) Safety Science
3 Credits
This is the first course in the sequence of a two-course SF 201
senior project (SE 450 and SE 451). The senior project Introduction to Health, Occupational, and
sequence of courses is the continuation of SE 300. Transportation Safety (3,0)
They provide for additional student activities with the 3 Credits
management, analysis, design, implementation, and This course introduces the student to the field of
testing of a software system. Students work in teams safety and covers basic health, safety, and regulatory
and use a defined software process to develop or issues that apply to aviation and non-aviation busi-
modify a software product. Project work is assessed ness in the United States. Included is a comprehensive
using industrial software standards and review tech- health and safety overview of legislative development
niques. The senior project sequence is considered the and enactment of appropriate statutes, regulations,
capstone course for undergraduate students in soft- and laws. This course also provides an introduction
ware engineering. The first course in this sequence to hazard recognition, reporting, analysis, and control
(SE 450) emphasizes the early stages of the software used in risk management and accident prevention.
development life cycle (requirements, analysis, and Additional topics include accident investigation,
design). The artifacts developed during this course safety data statistics, ergonomics, security and emer-
will be used as the foundation for further develop- gency preparedness, safety culture, aircraft systems,
ment during the second course in the sequence (SE air traffic control, and workers’ compensation. This
451). course reviews theories, applications, and practices of
Prerequisites: Senior standing, SE 310, SE 320. the field of safety.
SE 451 SF 205
Software Team Project II (1,6) Principles of Accident Investigation (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
This is the second course in the senior project This course is an introduction to the process required
sequence (SE 450 and SE 451). This is the continua- for the investigation of accidents. Topics will include
tion of SE 450. This course provides for additional different methods of accident investigation, such
student activities with the management, analysis, as root cause analysis and Management Oversight
design, implementation, and testing of a software Risk Tree (MORT), among others. Further topics will
system. Students work in teams and use a defined
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include filing appropriate accident reports and appli-

cations of corrective actions. SF 325
Human Factors and Ergonomics I (3,0)
SF 210 3 Credits
Introduction to Aerospace Safety (3,0) This course is an introduction to cognitive and physi-
3 Credits cal ergonomics. Topics will include musculoskeletal
This course provides an introduction and overview of anatomy and physiology, anatomy and physiology
the theories, concepts, applications, and practices of of the perceptual system, and basic introduction to
the field of aerospace safety. This course is designed perception, experimental psychology, and cognitive
for the beginning aviation safety student and cov- psychology. Applications will include design of both
ers topics such as human factors, mechanical factors, the physical and cognitive interfaces with the work
accident investigation, safety programs, and safety environment.
statistics.
SF 330
SF 315 Aircraft Accident Investigation (3,0)
Environmental Compliance and Safety 3 Credits
3 Credits A detailed evaluation of the methods and procedures
This course examines matters associated with health involved in aircraft accident investigation. The organi-
and safety relating to the environment, including air zation, duties, and procedures of the Aircraft Accident
and water quality and sanitation. The course concen- Board are analyzed. The student explores procedures
trates on hazardous materials, their storage, handling, for determining accident causes through analysis
and transportation by air, rail, marine, and highway. for such elements as the function and techniques
Additional study includes waste management and employed by the trained accident investigator and the
cleanup as well as a detailed study of environmen- role of the specialized laboratory. Analyses are also
tal laws, regulations, and the protection of workers made of reporting procedures and the all-important
involved in activities associated with hazardous mate- followup work designed to avoid similar or related
rials. aircraft accidents.
Prerequisite: SF 201 or SF 210 or approval.
SF 316
Workers’ Compensation, Insurance, and Risk SF 335
Management (3,0) Mechanical and Structural Factors in Aviation
3 Credits Safety (3,0)
Loss control activities related to workers’ compensa- 3 Credits
tion and injury prevention practiced by major insur- This course examines the influence that design,
ance companies are studied. Concepts of measuring, manufacturing, metallurgy, and maintenance have on
evaluating, and ensuring safety and health hazard aircraft accidents. A detailed analysis of the failure
risks are addressed. Basics of workers’ compensation process will be conducted. Additional topics include
are covered together with evaluating, quantifying, stress and design loading, fatigue, corrosion, and the
and managing risk due to safety and health hazards. envelope of operation.
Prerequisite: SF 330.
SF 320
Human Factors in Aviation Safety (3,0) SF 341
3 Credits Safety and Security of Airport Ground
An examination of the major human causative agent Operations
in aircraft accidents: the human being. Emphasis is 3 credits
placed on the psychology and physiologic factors that This innovative course discusses general aviation
enhance accident probability. Included is a detailed airport ground operations, particularly from the
analysis of ergonomics (human engineering) and its pilot and ramp worker perspectives. Focus will be
influence. on increasing awareness of airport operations and
improving airport safety by creating an enhanced
awareness of rules, policies, procedures, and poten-
tial hazards that affect the safety and security of
aircraft, crew, passengers, and others within the air-
port ground operations environment. Specific topics
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include aircraft marshaling procedures, airfield secu- emphasis will be on transportation-related fire haz-
rity issues, ground vehicle operations, and accident/ ards and the regulatory requirements associated with
incident response and reporting. air, rail, marine, and highway modes of transporta-
tion.
SF 345
Safety Program Management (3,0) SF 375
3 Credits Propulsion Plant Investigation (3,0)
A study of the principles of the development and 3 Credits
management of an effective safety program. The phi- A technical course in aircraft reciprocating and tur-
losophy and historical development of major concepts bine engine fundamentals and relevant accident
are examined with particular emphasis on areas of investigative procedures. Areas of study include basic
special concern in organizational accident prevention. construction and design with emphasis on major
Students analyze the influence of morale, education, sections, components, and their mechanical relation-
and training, the role of the supervisor, and other ships. Powerplant systems and system mishap inves-
substantial program elements of value to the safety tigation is also covered and includes fuel, lubrication,
manager. ignition, and start systems. A study of propeller basics
Prerequisite: SF 201 or SF 210 or approval. and investigative techniques is also included. On-site
field investigation as well as engine teardown/disas-
SF 350 sembly procedures are presented.
Prerequisite: SF 330.
Aircraft Crash and Emergency Management
(3,0) SF 380
3 Credits
Theories, practices, and techniques used in the Internship I (3,0)
response phase of aircraft crashes and emergencies 3 Credits
are explored. Designed as a real-world introduction This internship is designed to give students hands-
to the field of emergency response at the Code of on experience in the field of safety, health, and the
Federal Regulation (CFR) agency level, the airport environment. Students apply concepts and theories
response and administration levels, and related and learned in the program to real-world industrial
associated entities involved in aircraft mishaps. settings. Students develop inspection and audit-
ing procedures, conduct on-site measurements and
SF 355 evaluations of hazards, and formulate comprehensive
reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology (3,0)
Prerequisites: SF 201, SF 315, SF 355, SF 410, or
3 Credits
approval.
This course examines principles associated with
industrial hygiene. Topics include recognition,
evaluation, and control of hazards related to noise, SF 405
vibration, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, ther- Applications in Industrial Hygiene (3,0)
mal conditions, chemicals, airborne contaminants, 3 Credits
cumulative trauma, and biological substances. These This course advances and expands on the concepts
subjects will be discussed in relation to all regulatory discussed in SF 355 and emphasizes the measure-
requirements using engineering and non-engineering ment and evaluation of workplace health hazards.
controls for reducing or eliminating health hazards in Design and regulatory compliance of environments in
the workplace. office settings and manufacturing environments are
Prerequisite: SF 201 or approval. addressed. Students develop and/or evaluate indus-
trial hygiene programs for selected industries.
SF 365 Prerequisite: SF 355 or approval.
Fire Protection (3,0)
3 Credits SF 410
This course introduces the basics of fire and fire pro- Design of Engineering Hazard Controls (3,0)
tection. Students will study the physics, chemistry, 3 Credits
characteristics, and behavior of fire, fire hazards of This course addresses the application of scientific
material, fire suppression systems, extinguishing and engineering principles and methods to achieve
agents, and detection and alarm systems. Primary optimum safety and health through the analysis and
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design of processes, equipment, products, facilities, tage is systems engineering and management theory
operations, and environments. Subjects will include but it is amplified to include modern safety practices
product design, plant layout, construction mainte- derived from numerous disciplines. Accordingly, this
nance, pressure vessels, and transportation vehicles course reviews the development and implementation
and systems. These subjects will be discussed in rela- of system safety technology in aviation, both civil and
tion to all regulatory requirements. military. Students will acquire an understanding of
Prerequisite: SF 201 or approval. how accident prevention is designed into an aircraft
under development, evaluated and enhanced during
SF 420 flight test, and ensured or otherwise controlled dur-
ing operational use. This learning is juxtaposed with
Analysis of Observational Data (3,0) other elements of the total aviation system.
3 Credits
Methods for the analysis of observational data are SF 450
primarily drawn from the discipline of epidemiology.
This will include a set of heuristics and quantita- Internship II (3,0)
tive methods used to analyze the distributions of 3 Credits
events (diseases, crashes, fatalities, etc.) in popula- This internship is designed to give students hands-
tions to infer the causes of those events. This course on experience in the field of safety, health, and the
is a survey of these quantitative methods with an environment. Students apply concepts and theories
emphasis on occupational applications. Topics will learned in the program to real-world industrial
include rates, standardized mortality ratios, methods settings. Students develop inspection and audit-
of assessing agreement, case-control studies, cohort ing procedures, conduct on-site measurements and
studies, recognizing and assessing causes of error, and evaluations of hazards, and formulate comprehensive
advanced techniques in observational data analysis. reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Prerequisite: MA 222. Prerequisite: SF 380.
SF 435 SF 462
Aircraft Crash Survival Analysis and Design Health, Safety, and Aviation Law (3,0)
(3,0) 3 Credits
3 Credits This course introduces the student to the legal issues
An in-depth analysis of the accident environment and concerns confronting the health and safety indus-
with particular emphasis on the protection of occu- try. Included is an overview of the historical legal pre-
pants. The injury mechanisms and causes will be cedence established for the aviation industry, as well
analyzed, as will the physics and kinematics of the as a comprehensive examination of laws, regulations,
impact sequence. The intent of the course is to famil- and legislation that govern the actions and author-
iarize the student with what can be done to minimize ity of the health and safety professional. This course
the effects of an accident. also provides an introduction to the governing bod-
ies and associations that are tasked with setting the
Prerequisite: SF 335 or approval. legal standards by which the industry must operate,
including the scope and level of their authority.
SF 440
Design of Engineering Hazard Controls II (3,0) SF 475
3 Credits Senior Project (3,0)
This course covers all relevant standards and regula- 3 Credits
tions related to construction together with the devel- This course requires senior-level students to conduct
opment and implementation of construction safety research in a safety-related topic of his or her choos-
programs. OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1926 and work ing under the direction of a faculty member.
methods design will serve as a basis for this course.
Prerequisite: SF 201 or approval. SF 299-499
SF 445 Special Topics in Aviation Safety
1-3 Credits
System Safety in Aviation (3,0) Individual independent or directed studies of selected
3 Credits topics in aviation or non-aviation safety topics.
This course entails the specialized integration of skills Prerequisites: Approval of program chair and department
and resources in all phases of the life cycle of a given chair, consent of the instructor, and 12 hours of SF courses.
system in furtherance of accident prevention. Its heri-
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Simulation qualities, avionics systems performance and integra-

tion, human factors evaluation, production and main-
tenance flight test, homebuilt flight test, and DOD
SIM 200 operational flight test. Final project will involve team
Aviation Simulation Systems (3,0) evaluation of an aircraft using Embry-Riddle simula-
3 Credits tors, including test planning and reporting. Lab fee
This course emphasizes the importance of building required.
a simulation system that delivers a flight experience Prerequisites: AS 309 or equivalent, SIM 200.
that is realistic to the pilot. The student will develop a
thorough understanding of the relationships between SIM 404
fidelity, FAA criteria for simulation approval, and
pilot modal interaction with the simulation regarding Fly-By-Wire Aircraft Simulation and Design
senses, including proprioceptive, visual, tactile, and (3,0)
aural. Students will conduct an analysis of the need 3 Credits
for motion and motion cueing to gain inferences on This course addresses recent advances in automated
the associated effects on fidelity. flight control systems. Fly-by-wire aircraft architec-
SIM 300 ture will be discussed. Aircraft simulations will be
used to enhance and stabilize aircraft stability and
Flight Dynamics Algorithms handling qualities. Strategies such as theta control,
3 Credits c-star, and flight path angle control will be addressed.
This course will derive the equations of motion of a Prerequisites: AE 413, MA 345.
6 DOF aerospace vehicle. Stability derivative will be
defined mathematically. The equations for static and SIM 405
dynamic stability of the longitudinal and lateral direc-
tional motion will be derived. Numerical integration Simulation Visual Systems (3,0)
methods in a suitable computer language will be used 3 Credits
to solve these equations. Physical understanding of This course focuses on what is required to develop
stability derivates will be discussed at length. a simulation visual system that is realistic to the end
user. The student will develop a thorough under-
Prerequisite: MA 345.
standing of the hardware and software required to
Corequisite: AE 302. develop and display a visual database. Students will
also understand requirements for visual systems in
SIM 400 FAA-qualified devices and understand how a display
Instrumentation for Flight Test (3,0) system is constructed. In the laboratory the student
3 Credits will obtain hands-on experience with visual database
Advanced instrumentation setups for aircraft flight development software by designing and testing a
testing. The following aircraft quality transducers will model that meets an actual requirement of the flight
be discussed theoretically: accelerometers, rate gyros, department and incorporating that model into the
strapdown gyro packages, digital pressure transduc- department’s global database.
ers, thermocouples, linear displacement transducers, Prerequisite: SIM 200.
load cells, and RPM transducers. Installation of the
above instruments will be discussed. Calibration and SIM 406
errors will be investigated. This course includes a lab Aviation Simulation Systems Integration (3,0)
for installation and calibration of transducers on an
3 Credits
aircraft.
This course addresses recent advances and new
Pre/Corequisites: SIM 300, MA 345, or AE 413. applications in the expanding field of telecommunica-
tions and computer networks and their relationship
SIM 402 with computer-based simulations. Students learn
Introduction to Flight Testing (3,0) the principles for creating a distributed interactive
3 Credits simulation (DIS) environment that realizes a common
An overview of the role and function of flight testing operational environment among the systems. The
in the aerospace industry. Major topics will include course addresses creation of a DIS environment that
past, present, and future of flight test, FAA and DOD is coherent in time and space. Students learn aspects
certification processes, risk management, test plan- of networking necessary to create real-time seamless
ning and reporting, and an overview of the principal simulated flight environments. Topics include ATM
flight test methods and procedures for aircraft and (asynchronous transfer mode), SONET/SDH (syn-
engine performance, stability and control, handling chronous optical network/synchronous digital hierar-
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chy), gigabit ethernet, 10 gigabit ethernet, OSI (open
systems interconnection) reference model, TCP/ SP 215
IP (transmission control protocol/Internet protocol) Space Station Systems and Operations (3,0)
transmission media, network topologies, network 3 Credits
protocols, and network performance. This course is designed to provide a brief study of the
space station’s flight operations, its supporting ele-
SIM 410 ments, and planned systems. The survey study will
Flight Test and Simulation include commercial applications, logistical support,
3 Credits and maintenance and servicing design concepts at the
An interdisciplinary, capstone course in flight-testing introductory level.
and simulation. This course will rely on interdisci-
plinary groups to perform flight tests and simulation SP 300
matching for typical FAA certification of aircraft and Satellite and Spacecraft Systems (3,0)
simulators. Lab fee required. 3 Credits
Prerequisite: At least one of the following: AE 413, AS Orbital satellites and spacecraft are discussed accord-
340, HF 310, SIM 300. ing to their application, design, and environment. The
power system, shielding, and communication systems
are reviewed along with their missions, space envi-
Space Studies ronment, and limitations.
Prerequisite: MA 112 or equivalent.
SP 110
Introduction to Space Flight (3,0) SP 340
3 Credits Russian Space Operations and Technology (3,0)
A survey of the major aspects of space flight. Topics 3 Credits
covered include the history of space flight, space Dramatically different space programs in the United
shuttle operations, and present and future commer- States and the Soviet Union accomplished many of
cial, industrial, and military applications in space. the same goals, with one important difference. This
course will examine the Russian space flight efforts
SP 200 in light of the dramatic race to space, from the first
Planetary and Space Exploration (3,0) concepts of Tsiolkovsky to today’s International
Space Station project. Discussion of the highlights of
3 Credits
Russia’s well-known as well as obscure space pro-
This is a survey course of U.S. and international space
grams will offer the student insight into the space
programs. The student will be introduced to the Earth
flight record that is often missing because of the secre-
and its space environment, to methods of scientific
tive Soviet Union.
exploration, and to spacecraft and payload criteria at
the introductory physics level.
SP 400
SP 210 Introduction to Space Navigation (3,0)
Space Transportation System (3,0) 3 Credits
This course will introduce the student to basic ele-
3 Credits
ments of space navigation at the introductory physics
A survey course of the space transportation system
level. The consequences of Newton’s law of gravita-
(STS) at the introductory physics level. Included are
tion and central force motion, including Kepler’s
manned space flight operations, supporting systems,
three laws of planetary motion, are explained. The
and the space shuttle mission, both present and
physical characteristics of the solar system and the
future. A review of space shuttle flight profiles, guid-
Earth/Moon system are reviewed. The basic methods
ance and navigation control, proximity operations
and techniques of navigating in near-Earth orbit and
and rendezvous, and a brief review of hypersonic
the Moon and planets are described.
orbiter aerodynamics are included. Also covered are
future STS applications to space station logistical Prerequisites: MA 112 and PS 103 or equivalent.
operations, commercial applications, and Department
of Defense operations. SP 425
Selected Topics in Space and Aerospace (3,0)
3 Credits
This course introduces students to problems in space
operations, space flight, or other space-related top-
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ics that can be critically addressed from a knowledge receive either Social Sciences elective credit or
base of elementary calculus, elementary physics, and Physical Sciences elective credit, but not both.)
the subject matter of any two space studies courses. Prerequisites: Any course from the HU 140 series and
The specific topics will be selected by the course mon- either PS 101 or PS 102 or PS 103 or PS 150 and PS 215.
itor and instructor and published in the Schedule of
Courses in the preceding semester. This is a required SS 310
course for the Space Studies minor.
Personality Development (3,0)
Prerequisites: PS 104 and any two SP courses or
3 Credits
equivalent.
A survey of selected theories of human nature and
functioning from the beginning of modern psychol-
SP 299, 399, 499 ogy to present developments, including psychody-
Special Topics in Space Studies namic, cognitive, behavioral, biological, humanistic,
1-3 Credits and other types. Various concepts of personality and
Individual independent or directed studies of selected the associated methodologies for gathering and vali-
topics in space studies related topics. dating knowledge are explored. Theories are applied
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and approval to normal issues in personal, professional, and rela-
of department or program chair. May be repeated with a tional life, and theory-related skills are taught for
change of subject. self-awareness, problem-solving, habit change, and
emotional and interpersonal competence.
Social Sciences SS 311

U.S. Military History 1775-1900 (3,0)
SS 110 3 Credits
World History (3,0) Military history with emphasis on military policy,
3 Credits organization, and technology as they relate to U.S.
Designed primarily as a survey of the development political, social, and economic developments from
and evolution of Western civilization from l500 to the 1775 to 1900.
present. Emphasis is placed on the effect of Western Prerequisite: SS 110 or SS 120 or permission of the
influence on the world. instructor.
SS 120 SS 320
U.S. History (3,0) Government of the U.S. (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
From 1865 to the present. Reconstruction, the age Basic issues of American democracy, constitutional
of big business, the United States as a world power. principles, and the executive, legislative, and judicial
World War I, World War II, the Great Depression and branches of government.
its aftermath. Prerequisite: SS 110 or SS 120 or permission of the
instructor.
SS 130
History of Aviation in America (3,0) SS 321
3 Credits U.S. Military History 1900-Present (3,0)
A survey of the history of America in the 20th cen- 3 Credits
tury, emphasizing the explosive growth of aviation as Military history with emphasis on military policy,
a major influence on the economic, military, and soci- organization, and technology as they relate to U.S.
etal development of the United States. political, social, and economic developments from
1900 to the present.
SS 302 Prerequisite: SS 110 or SS 120 or permission of the
Evolution of Scientific Thought (3,0) instructor.
3 Credits
Traces the development of science from the earliest SS 325
times through the modern period, with particular International Studies (3,0)
emphasis given to our changing concepts of nature 3 Credits
and of science itself. (Also offered as PS 302. Students An overview of the land, the people, the culture, and
the history of one region of the world, with emphasis
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on current events and policies on the world scene. World War I to the present in relation to recent and
Specific content varies from year to year. current world events and policies.
Prerequisite: SS 110 or SS 120 or permission of the Prerequisite: SS 110 or SS 120 or permission of professor.
instructor.
SS 337
SS 326 Globalization and World Politics (3,0)
Russian-U.S. Relations (3,0) 3 Credits
3 Credits This course is a study of the contemporary debate
This course explores the development of Russian- on globalization and new world order. Key topics
American economic and political relations, emphasiz- include, but are not limited to, problems of definition
ing the era of the 20th century. in globalization; transborder issues and the role of
Prerequisite: SS 110 or SS 120 or permission of the the state; multinational corporations; labor and the
instructor. terms of international trade; issues of environmental
degradation; international organizations and nongov-
SS 331 ernmental organizations in global affairs; terrorism,
global crime and international security; human rights,
Current Issues in America (3,0) democracy, and cultural nationalism; and technology
3 Credits and global communication.
A course in selected political-economic issues of
Prerequisite: SS 110 or SS 120 or permission of the
national and international importance. Extensive use
instructor.
of journals, magazines, and newspapers to supple-
ment lectures and discussions.
SS 340
instructor. U.S. Foreign Policy (3,0)
3 Credits
SS 333 A survey of the evolution of present American foreign
policy, stressing the factors that affect and shape this
U.S.-Asian Relations (3,0) policy. Attention is given to current governmental
3 Credits offices, agencies, and departments and the role each
This course explores the development of U.S.-Asian plays in policy formulation. Emphasis is on the period
political, cultural, and economic relations, from their since World War II.
beginning in the 19th century to the present. The
course will examine America’s domestic motivations
instructor.
for expanding into the Pacific, the various impacts
that the United States has had on Asian nations,
and Asia’s collaboration with and resistance to the SS 350
American presence. Psychology of Relationships (3,0)
Prerequisite: Lower developmental history course or 3 Credits
Junior standing. Empirical, theoretical, and practical knowledge of
the components of intimate relationships, involving
SS 334 friendship, romance, marriage, divorce, and non-
traditional relationships, and embedded in lifespan
Contemporary Africa and the World (3,0) development. Disciplines include social, behavioral,
3 Credits clinical, family, and biological psychology, as well as
A historical examination of Africa’s land, societies, sociology, anthropology, sociobiology, and neurosci-
and cultures with a focus on the political and eco- ence. Consideration of how relationship knowledge
nomic changes and challenges that have marked the is gathered and interpreted, along with the social
continent’s relations with major world powers during and political consequences of such knowledge for
and after the Cold War. relationship descriptions, prescriptions, and power.
Prerequisite: SS 110 or SS 120 or permission of professor. Development of self-awareness and interpersonal
skills through writing, experiential exercise, improvi-
SS 336 sational drama, and communication games.
The Modern Middle East in World Affairs (3,0)
3 Credits
A historical examination of the land, societies, cul-
tures, economics, and politics of the Middle East from
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consideration is given to issues associated with pro-

SS 353 ducibility and disposability. Mathematical methods
Early U.S. Diplomacy (3,0) associated with reliability, maintainability, and sup-
3 Credits portability are discussed and applied. Liberal use of
This course explores the cultural, economic, politi- examples is incorporated to illustrate the interactions
cal. and social aspects of U.S. foreign policy from the and relationships of these metrics, and how they are
Colonial Era through World War I. used to measure and trade off among these elements.
Prerequisite: SS 110, SS 120, or SS 130. The intent is to sensitize the systems engineer to the
need for technical, schedule, and cost trade-offs to
SS 363 achieve desired yet safe and affordable system perfor-
mance.
Inter-American Relations (3,0) Prerequisite: SYS 301.
3 Credits
This course explores the development of U.S. political
and economic relations with Latin America from their
SYS 303
beginning in the 19th century to the present. Optimization in Systems Engineering (3,0)
Prerequisite: SS 110 or SS 120 or SS 130 or Junior 3 Credits
standing. This course emphasizes that the optimization of some
subsystems may be detrimental to others and hence
SS 299, 399, 499 to overall system performance or cost. Topics include
traditional optimization methods, such as classical
Special Topics in the Social Sciences parameter optimization linear programming, dynamic
1-6 Credits programming, numerical methods (for example,
Individual independent or directed study of selected perturbation and gradient techniques), and genetic
topics in the areas of history, sociology, psychology, algorithms. In addition, techniques such as Pareto or
and human culture in general. multi-objective optimization are examined with the
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and approval of aim of achieving a sufficient balance among subsys-
the department chair. tem performance and cost, ultimately to obtain an
overall optimal system.
Prerequisite: SYS 301.
Systems Engineering
SYS 304
SYS 301 Systems Engineering in Management, Risk, and
Introduction to Systems Engineering (3,0) Decision Making (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
Provides an overview of systems engineering in the An understanding of the decision-making process
development of large systems, including genesis and usually requires simplification of the complexity
need, characteristics of systems and system engineers, facing the systems engineer and associated decision-
the system life cycle (from birth to death), design for making. This course examines methods such as
operational feasibility, project management, structure, modeling and simulation (M&S) for identifying/
and system control, statistical/probabilistic models in generating alternatives, evaluating their outcomes
dealing with risk inherent in large, complex systems. in terms of risk and benefit, and ultimately provid-
Emphasis on the importance of system requirements ing management authority with options and recom-
regarding total system performance, interfaces, cost, mendations on such alternatives to support effective
schedule, optimization, and trades. decision-making. Topics include both technical and
Prerequisite: MA 243. economic evaluation models and methods. The course
also emphasizes the importance of program controls
SYS 302 (for example, PERT) and system configuration control.
System Engineering Design Considerations (3,0) Prerequisites: EC 225, SYS 301.
3 Credits
This course examines the considerations in develop- SYS 403
ing systems that meet specified system performance Systems Engineering Life Cycle Costing (3,0)
requirements while also achieving necessary levels of 3 Credits
reliability, maintainability, and supportability consis- Current trends in system development indicate that,
tent with the operational requirements. In addition, in general, complexity is increasing, and many sys-
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tems in use today are not meeting the needs of cus- nent is dominant, other disciplines such as software,
tomers. These trends, combined with past practices, mechanical, and fluid will be involved. The course
have tended to create an imbalance between cost and requires the completion of a detailed project docu-
effectiveness. This course addresses this important ment package.
aspect of systems engineering by examining cost and Prerequisite: SYS 403 or permission of the instructor.
economic factors under the general theme of design
for affordability. An introduction to life-cycle costing
is followed by a focus on costs as they occur through-
out the system life cycle. Types of contracts (for exam-
College Success
ple, fixed price, cost-plus) are studied. The steps in the
life-cycle cost analysis process are examined through UNIV 101
the use of examples, and the applications and benefits College Success (2,0)
of life-cycle costing are summarized. 1 Credit
Prerequisite: SYS 304. A course in which students assess and develop the
personal, interpersonal, intellectual, and social skills
SYS 405 necessary to succeed in college. Time management,
Aerospace Systems Guidance and Control (3,0) study skills, goal clarification, career information, and
college resources are included. This course is available
3 Credits
to freshmen only.
Provides a second, advanced course in control sys-
tems, with emphasis on the multidimensional state-
space approach. Application of digital control systems
in aerospace instrumentation, sensors, guidance,
Applied Meteorology
and navigation. Addresses optimal control systems,
including multi-objective control, and introduction WX 201
to advanced methods such as fuzzy systems control, Survey of Meteorology (3,0)
neural networks, and genetic algorithms.
3 Credits
Prerequisite: EE 401 or equivalent control systems course. This is a survey course in meteorology that includes
applications to flight. Included is a systematic devel-
SYS 410 opment of the following topics: the composition and
Space Systems and Mission Analysis (3,0) general structure of the atmosphere, weather obser-
3 Credits vations and data, energy and energy transfer in the
This course provides an arena for applying many atmosphere, seasonal and daily controls on tempera-
of the important techniques in systems engineering ture, atmospheric moisture, fog, clouds, atmospheric
through the development of a deep space explora- stability, precipitation, icing, atmospheric pressure,
tion mission, from mission definition through system winds, local and regional circulations, the general
concept and design. Considerations will be given to circulation pattern, jet streams, turbulence, air masses,
all aspects of mission development and operations fronts, mid-latitude cyclones, thunderstorms, tropical
including, spacecraft design, communications, navi- cyclones, and climate change.
gation, payload data handling, personnel, and cost. Prerequisite: MA 006 or math equivalent.
Students will be assigned to discipline teams, working
together in a systems engineering context to produce WX 210
project documents (concept of operations, project Introduction to Geographic Information
plans, schedules, budgets, mission operations plans,
Systems (3,0)
and system design documents).
3 Credits
Prerequisite: SYS 403 or permission of the instructor. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) encompass all
aspects of spatial data analysis from data acquisition
SYS 417 and manipulation through problem solving to the
Senior Systems Engineering Project (3,0) graphic presentation of results. This course surveys
3 Credits GIS theory and applications as students learn to store,
This is the capstone course for the Systems retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and display spatial data
Engineering track. The project will involve setting according to a variety of user-defined specifications.
system characteristics, specifications, interfaces, and Lectures will emphasize fundamental principles of
so on, and planning and scheduling the design pro- GIS while computer-based exercises will emphasize
cess. Complete analysis is required from performance, training.
costs, and reliability. Although an electrical compo-
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WX 215 WX 280
Physical Geography (2,1) Introduction to TV Weathercasting (2,1)
3 Credits 3 Credits
Students will acquire a thorough comprehension of This course introduces the student to the world of
various physical and chemical forces that sculpt the broadcast meteorology. Using the most modern of
landscape. From alluvial fans and distinct dune for- facilities in our state-of-the-art building, students will
mations of the arid and semi-arid West to the karst learn to prepare and present TV presentations. A local
terrain of the humid East, these features reveal a rich on-camera meteorologist will help instruct, critique,
history of climatological conditions. A greater under- and assist other faculty in making weather come alive
standing of weathering processes and the resultant on the University’s local cable network.
landforms should lead to a heightened appreciation of Prerequisites: WX 201 and COM 219.
geophysical properties and products.
Prerequisite: WX 201. WX 301
Aviation Weather (2,1)
WX 261 3 Credits
Applied Climatology (2,1) The course is an expansion of WX 201 Survey of
3 Credits Meteorology with a focus on aviation weather haz-
An in-depth survey of the varied climates of the ards, including convective hazards (thunderstorms,
world and the associated biomes, the weather systems hail, high winds), non-convective weather hazards
that contribute to those climates, and their cumula- (fog, icing, turbulence, wind shear, winter weather),
tive influence on people and places. Included is a and special weather hazards (volcanic ash and space
historical perspective of how climate is changing, the weather). Meteorological concepts such as pressure,
radiative forcing mechanisms that are involved, and atmospheric forces, thickness, thermal wind, fronts,
the paleoclimate data used for analysis. Climate con- jet streams, cyclone formation, and atmospheric stabil-
trols, including latitude, altitude, continentality, ocean ity are expanded and applied to aviation operations.
currents, and land/water differences, are analyzed. Emphasis is on navigating today’s online environment
Emphasis is placed on developing a broad-based for obtaining and analyzing real-time surface observa-
working knowledge of the impacts present-day cli- tions, upper-air observations, satellite data, and radar
mate variability has on society. data, as well as both primary and supplementary
Prerequisite: WX 201. aviation weather products. Lab exercises and projects
complement the lectures through use of current and
WX 270 historic weather examples to provide practical experi-
ence in making informed weather-sensitive decisions.
Weather Information Systems (3,0)
Prerequisite: WX 201.
3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the vari-
ous weather-sensing equipment and the systems WX 310
that deliver weather information to various users. Advanced Geographic Information Systems (2,1)
The development of various sensing devices will be 3 Credits
explored and current instrumentation technology Advanced GIS is designed to further develop the con-
explained. The course will provide an overview of cepts and principles learned in WX 210, Introduction
how various instruments make measurements, the to GIS. Lectures will focus on current theories and
physical principles involved in the measurements, technology trends in geographic information sciences
the limitations of the measurements, and how these integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on
data are used in weather operations and forecasts. The technical training in the computer classroom. Weekly
use of these measurements will be illustrated in class discussion of the latest developments in GIS will
weather briefings, labs, and homework assignments. reinforce these experiences while fostering an appre-
Students will be required to design, build, calibrate, ciation of GIS as an effective analytical tool for under-
and take data with a weather instrument. standing complex processes. The course culminates in
Prerequisite: WX 201. a class project involving scholarly research by teams
of students based on GIS applications.
Prerequisite: WX 210 or permission of the Instructor.
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Course Descriptions
eruptions, and atmospheric composition alteration.

WX 353 However, none of these natural forces, individually or
Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere (3,0) collectively, explain the rapid global climate change
3 Credits now taking place. This course examines the diverse
A course for those requiring an in-depth understand- dynamics of global climate change by synthesizing
ing of the physical processes governing the atmo- interdisciplinary ideas, observations, and forecasts.
sphere. Includes discussion and quantitative treatment Through a review of the literature, lectures, presenta-
of meteorological conventions, atmospheric state and tions, and discussions accompanied by an analysis of
structure, radiation, heat/energy transfer, boundary websites, videos, and other media, students will gain
layer structure and fluxes, moisture, stability, cloud insight into how climate change is altering the planet,
formation, and precipitation. potential future impacts, and ways to mitigate the
Prerequisites: PS 104 or PS 160 and WX 201. negative effects.
Prerequisite: WX 201, WX 261
WX 354
Dynamics of the Atmosphere (3,0) WX 363
3 Credits Thunderstorms (3,0)
A course for those requiring an in-depth understand- 3 Credits
ing of the dynamic processes governing the atmo- This course provides tools for analyzing and forecast-
sphere. Includes discussion and quantitative treatment ing thunderstorms and their associated hazards. Key
of atmospheric forces, the equations of motion, local characteristics of the thunderstorm and its environ-
and global winds, air masses and fronts, middle ment are explored using both case studies and real-
latitude cyclones, quasi-geostrophic theory, thunder- time weather data. Students examine atmospheric
storms, and hurricanes. soundings to determine the likelihood of storm
Prerequisites: PS 104 or PS 160 and WX 353. development and the amount of energy available for
thunderstorms. Vertical wind shear is analyzed for
WX 356 clues about storm organization and severity. Other
information, such as weather charts, computer mod-
Synoptic Meteorology (2,1) els, satellite imagery, and Doppler radar imagery, is
3 Credits used to observe the characteristics of thunderstorms
This course uses observations and analyses of both and the weather patterns that favor them. Students
current and historical weather systems to explain gain a basic scientific understanding of thunderstorm
atmospheric structures and behavior on the synop- behavior as well as practical experience observing and
tic scale. An important component of this course is predicting them.
the introduction of sophisticated computer graphics Prerequisite: WX 301 or WX 353.
software as the primary data-retrieval and analysis
tools for the students. Individual and team lab exer-
cises provide practice in applying principles and
WX 364
techniques learned in lecture sessions. Topics include Weather for Aircrews (3,0)
pressure, temperature, and moisture field analyses, 3 Credits
frontal structure, thermal wind, temperature advec- Making use of the Weather Center and the Internet,
tion, jet streams, divergence, vorticity, and vertical students collect and study weather data from around
motion fields within the context of examining mid- the world. Emphasis is placed on decoding informa-
latitude cyclones and anticyclones. Numerical model tion contained in the remarks section of weather
data as well as surface and upper-air observations are observations and on the differences between North
used to examine and diagnose synoptic scale motions. American weather charts and those produced in other
Satellite imagery is also used when applicable. parts of the world. Students investigate the flying
Prerequisite: WX 353. conditions and aviation environment over the seven
continents. The proper operation of airborne weather
Corequisite: WX 354. radar is studied. Students identify weather hazards
by using ground-based weather radar and satellite
WX 361 imagery.
Global Climate Change (2,1) Prerequisite: WX 301.
3 Credits
Global climate change is influenced by variations in
Earth-Sun position and solar irradiance, shifting loca-
tions of the continents, mountain building, volcanic
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WX 365 WX 390
Satellite and Radar Weather Interpretation (3,0) Atmospheric Physics (3,0)
3 Credits 3 Credits
A practical introduction to meteorological interpre- Topics covered include elements of Earth-Sun geom-
tation of satellite and weather radar imagery. This etry, radiative transfer, photochemistry, and remote
course surveys the basic physics of electromagnetic sensing of the atmosphere. Additionally, properties
(EM) radiation and shows how characteristics of the of aerosols and clouds, cloud nucleation, precipita-
EM spectrum are exploited in passive (satellite) and tion processes, and atmospheric electricity will be
active (radar) remote sensing to create digital images discussed.
of geophysical information. The theory of radar signal Prerequisites: MA 112 or MA 242, PS 105, WX 353.
propagation and precipitation estimation is applied
to the meteorological interpretation of radar imagery WX 420
and supplemented with practical analysis of various
radar product types. Weather satellite image types, Advanced Atmospheric Thermodynamics (3,0)
including visible, conventional infrared, and water 3 Credits
vapor channels and their meteorological applica- This course provides an application of physics and
tions, are examined. Real-time satellite identification calculus to the study of atmospheric thermodynamics.
of meteorological phenomena will be emphasized, The course covers such topics as hydrostatics, conser-
including mountain waves, midlatitude cyclones‚ vation of energy, the Ideal Gas Law, temperature rela-
fronts, jet streams, troughs, ridges, vorticity‚ cloud tionship to kinetic energy, specific heats, enthalpy, and
types, fog, precipitation, ordinary and severe thunder- entropy. Additionally, water and its transformations,
storms‚ tropical waves, and hurricanes. Surface and the thermodynamics of dry, moist, and saturated air,
upper-air weather maps will be used to enhance the and thermodynamic diagrams are covered.
students’ understanding of satellite image signatures. Prerequisites: MA 242, PS 160, WX 353.
Prerequisite: WX 301 or WX 353.
WX 422
WX 370 Statistical Applications for Meteorological Data
Planetary Atmospheres (3,0) Analysis (2,1)
3 Credits 3 Credits
The primary purpose of this course is for students This course illustrates the applications of a broad
to understand weather on other planets. All of the range of statistical applications to meteorology, as well
planets in our solar system have very different atmo- as more general data-analysis techniques. The course
spheres and weather. The same concepts of the causes will include the following topics: basic statistical
of weather on Earth can be applied to other planets properties for various types of spatial and temporal
to explain what causes weather on other planets. This data collections, including the standard statistical
course can be used to satisfy a requirement in the measures of mean, median, mode, standard devia-
Space Studies minor. tion, and variance. Additional application topics will
Prerequisite: WX 301 or WX 353. include correlations, confidence tests, probability
distributions, and time-series sampling theory, as
well as data-processing practices including regression
WX 380 analysis, Fourier analysis, and Eigen-vector analysis.
Advanced TV Weathercasting (2,1) The meteorological-specific applications include data
3 Credits assimilation error covariance functions, Model Output
This course builds on the student meteorologist’s Statistics (MOS), Perfect Prog forecasts, statistical
radio and television weathercasting abilities and forecast models, and Ensemble forecasts of model
introduces the additional skills required for entry- uncertainties as well as a number of forecast verifica-
level employment in the fields of radio and television tion metrics including such quantities as Probability
weathercasting. The student will develop techniques of Detection, False Alarm Rate, and Critical Success
for live in-studio and remote reporting of severe Scores. The course will include a number of laboratory
weather events and natural disasters. Additionally, exercises using various computer software resources
the student will gain valuable experience writing, pre- ranging from spreadsheet calculations through higher-
paring, and delivering scientific and environmental level programming methods.
reports and acquiring techniques for remote broad- Prerequisite: Any course in computer programming (CS
casting. 118, or CS 223, or EGR 115 etc.) or permission of the
Prerequisites: WX 280, WX 356. instructor.
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WX 427 WX 456
Forecasting Techniques (2,1) Advanced Weather Analysis (2,1)
3 Credits 3 Credits
An advanced course in meteorology that includes This course builds on the concepts learned in WX
applications to a variety of forecast problems, from 356 (Synoptic Meteorology) by using the governing
large-scale, multi-day “traditional” forecasting, to meteorological equations to explain what is causing
short-term, “tailored” forecasts for weather-sensitive the current weather, thereby integrating atmospheric
operations. The course is basically divided into two dynamics principles into weather analysis and fore-
parts: 1) a study of the various phases of the forecast- casting. The computer graphics programs introduced
ing process, and 2) a look at weather forecasting from in WX 356 are used as primary analysis tools for the
a business process point of view. The first part of the students. Individual and team lab exercises provide
course examines meteorological collection platforms practice in applying principles and techniques learned
and how they are evolving, the importance of data in lecture sessions. Topics may include analysis and
assimilation in operational numerical analysis and prediction of clouds, precipitation, flight hazards, and
forecast systems, characteristics of numerical mod- convective weather using conventional and model-
els run at the National Centers for Environmental based analyses. Diagnoses of vertical motion fields,
Prediction, model post-processing (including an atmospheric soundings, and spatial/temporal cross
introduction to Model Output Statistics), and product sections are also used to examine atmospheric stabil-
tailoring for different user communities. A set of city- ity, environments favorable for deep moist convection,
pair forecast exercises allows the students to apply and possibly mesoscale systems. Satellite imagery is
the knowledge gained during this segment before also used when applicable. The student is expected
moving on to the second portion of the course. In the to retrieve raw data from Internet sources and the
second part of the course, the students are introduced department’s computer system.
to weather forecasting from the business process Prerequisites: COM 221, WX 356.
perspective. This part of the course examines the Corequisite: WX 365.
relationship between the provider of meteorological
information and the user of that information. Within
the provider-user relationship, we explore concepts WX 457
such as the provider’s knowledge of meteorology and Weather Operations Seminar (2,1)
the user’s operation, the user’s knowledge of meteo- 3 Credits
rology, how weather/climate impacts his/her opera- This course simulates a number of industry/agency
tions, and his/her understanding of the provider’s operational weather environments. The student will
capabilities. These principles are used to illustrate acquire and evaluate the significance that weather
how different types of users (e.g., general public, impact variables have on all phases of the operational
business, the military) employ tailored weather fore- environment. Real-time as well as preprogrammed
cast products and integrate them into their decision- scenarios are used to give the student the opportu-
making processes. The exercises introduced here give nity to become knowledgeable in the methodologies
the students, now working in teams, experience in employed by decision-makers in flight and marine
preparing different types of forecasts, varying from planning/operations, multimedia productions, and
synoptic-scale, national forecasts, to local forecasts agribusiness operations.
for a hypothetical weather-sensitive customer. The Prerequisites: WX 356 and Senior standing.
capstone for this portion of the course is a visit to the
45th Weather Squadron at Cape Canaveral Air Force WX 475
Station to get a first-hand look at weather operations
there, and how their tailored weather decision guid- Field Production and Weathercast Video Editing
ance is integrated into the decision-making process for (2,1)
space launches. 3 Credits
Prerequisites: COM 221, WX 353, WX 354, WX 356, In this course, students will learn the skills of shoot-
and WX 365. ing and editing in short, medium, and long formats
with industry-standard hardware and software. This
will include production of weather segments for
multi-platform broadcast. Additionally, students will
gain experience in electronic field production and
electronic news gathering (EFP/ENG). This experi-
ence will include live remote broadcasting for severe
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weather events. Topics and exercises include the role

of the assignment editor, field producer, audio techni- WX 491
cian, videographer, on-air talent, and editor. Working Advanced Dynamic Meteorology II (3,0)
closely with the professor and with state-of-the-art 3 Credits
equipment, students produce and edit a variety This is the second course in atmospheric dynamics
of projects including, but not limited to, television that uses calculus. The dynamical set of equations and
series episodes, documentaries, live remote reports, expressions that govern atmospheric phenomenon
short-turnaround reports, crime and crash scene will be developed and applied. These equations and
documentation, and short-form videos. Occasionally expressions will include the primitive set of equations,
professional speakers and outside team field produc- a kinematic description of the atmosphere, the abso-
tion work are included. lute and barotropic vorticity equation, and the quasi-
Prerequisite: COM 225 or COM 265 or WX 280 geostrophic set of equations. Applications will include
the use of these equations to better understand Rossby
WX 480 wave dynamics and the cyclogenesis process.
Environmental Security (3,0) Prerequisite: WX 490.
3 Credits
Students will learn how environmental issues may WX 299-499
give rise to socio-political instability around the Special Topics in Meteorology
world. This course will explore how the development 1-6 Credits
and execution of U.S. domestic and foreign policy, Individual independent or directed studies of selected
and ultimately U.S. national security, can be impacted topics in applied meteorology.
by emerging threats to nations from environmen- Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and approval of
tal health issues, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and the program coordinator.
natural resource shortages caused by rapid indus-
trialization, population growth, and urbanization in
less developed countries. It will also examine trans-
national threats from ozone depletion, deforestation,
and climate change. In a seminar format, students and
faculty will cover a variety of readings and discuss
their conclusions. Students will have the opportunity
to lead class discussions on assigned readings.
Prerequisite: HS 201, WX 201 or permission of the
instructor.
WX 490
Advanced Dynamic Meteorology I (3,0)
3 Credits
This is the first course in atmospheric dynamics that
uses calculus. The focus of this course is on the full
development of the momentum equation on a rotating
earth and the subsequent applications of this equation
to atmospheric flows. Applications will include the
concepts of geostrophic balance and the geostrophic
wind, gradient balance and the gradient wind, hydro-
static balance, the hypsometric equation, and thermal
wind balance. Synoptic examples will be examined to
illustrate these concepts.
Prerequisites: MA 243, WX 354, and WX 420.
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Graduate Course Descriptions

Embry-Riddle course offerings are listed in alphabetical order, according to the following
course designations:
AE Master of Aerospace Engineering/Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
AED Aviation Education
BA Master of Business Administration
CEC Computer Engineering
EE Electrical Engineering
EMBA Executive Master of Business Administration
EP Engineering Physics
HFS Master of Science in Human Factors and Systems
MA Mathematics
ME Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
MSA Master of Aeronautical Science
SE Software Engineering
SYS Systems Engineering
The following courses are not necessarily offered every term, nor are they necessarily offered
at all campus locations.
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AE - Aerospace Engineering AE 510

Aircraft Structural Dynamics
AE 502 3 Credits
Vibrations of deformable elastic structures using
Strength and Fatigue of Materials the assumed modes method. Analysis of a continu-
3 Credits ous system for specialized cases. Undamped and
Analysis of stress and deformation in rods, beams, damped free and forced vibration of single-degree-
plates, shells, and solids using the elementary theo- of-freedom and multiple-degree-of-freedom system.
ries of elasticity and plasticity. Theories of strength, Computer programming skills are necessary.
impact fatigue, and creep. Computer methods and
applications. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
AE 512
AE 504 Combustion
3 Credits
Advanced Compressible Flow Equilibrium and kinetics of combustion processes.
3 Credits Law of mass action, Arrhenius reaction rate law,
Classification and solution of compressible flow heat of reaction, and adiabatic flame tempera-
problems, basic conservation laws, and fundamental ture. Conservation equations of reacting flows.
theorems of compressible flows. Wave phenomena; Applications of conservation equations.
normal and oblique shocks. Method of characteris-
tics and wave interactions. Perturbation theories and Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
similarity rules. Linearized supersonic flow, axisym-
metric flow wing theory, and wave drag. Nonlinear AE 514
theories of transonic and supersonic flows. Introduction to the Finite Element Method
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. 3 Credits
Basic equations of the theory of elasticity. Energy
AE 506 principles. Formulation and assembly of stiffness
matrices and load vectors for elastic solids. Modeling
Airplane Dynamic Stability considerations. Solution methods Computer imple-
3 Credits mentation of finite element and stress analysis proce-
Small-disturbance theory and linearized solutions dures. Interpretation of computer solutions. Design
of the general equations of motions. Aerodynamic applications.
derivatives, derivative analysis, aerodynamic trans-
fer functions. Dynamic stability of uncontrolled
longitudinal and lateral motions. Computer solution
AE 516
of dynamic stability problems. Inverse problems. Computational Aeronautical Fluid Dynamics
Automatic stability and control. An introduction to 3 Credits
automatic flight controls and feedback control sys- Potential flow theory. Panel methods. Applications
tem analysis. of numerical methods and the digital computer to
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. inviscid flow analysis. Lifting line, vortex lattice fun-
damentals. Use of computer codes.
AE 508 Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Heat Transfer
3 Credits
AE 518
One- and two-dimensional steady and unsteady- Acoustic Emission Nondestructive Testing
state conduction heat transfer including an introduc- 3 Credits
tion to finite difference and finite element methods Fundamentals of acoustic emission testing.
of analysis. Free and forced convection heat transfer. Macroscopic origins. Wave propagation. Acoustic
Radiation heat transfer. emission sensors and their calibration. Source loca-
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. tion. Applications. Survey of commercial acoustic
emission sensors and systems. Current research.
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AE 520 AE 530
Perturbation Methods in Engineering Aeroacoustics
3 Credits 3 Credits
Investigation of gauge functions, asymptotic expan- Sound and wave characteristics, levels and direc-
sions, and singular perturbation problems. Use is tives, hearing and physiological effects of noise,
made of the method of straining parameters and noise control criteria and regulations, instrumen-
method of multiple scales along with the evaluation tation, acoustic materials and structures, aircraft
of self-excited systems. The Duffing equation. The components, acoustic analogy, computational aero-
Mathieu equation. Boundary-layer problems and acoustics.
gyroscopic problems are reviewed.
AE 590
AE 522 Graduate Seminar
Analysis of Aircraft Composite Materials 1-3 Credits
3 Credits A study of the most current advancements in a par-
Fiber materials, tapes cloths, resin systems. Theory ticular field of study as determined by the instruc-
of elastic anisotropic materials. Elastic constants for tor of the course. The course will have a different
multi-ply composites. Matrix formulation. Computer topic each term depending on the varied interests
analysis. Strength and theory of failure. Sources and of the students, the graduate faculty, or the research
use of experimental data. Design considerations. requirements of the Aerospace Engineering depart-
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. ment.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
AE 524
Rocket Engine Propulsion Systems AE 606
3 Credits Finite Element Aerospace Applications
Analysis of combustion and expansion processes. 3 Credits
Thrust nozzle performance analysis and design tech- Development of finite element representation of con-
niques. Characteristics of liquid propellants and liq- tinuum using Galerkin and variational techniques.
uid propellant rocket motors. Characteristics of solid Boundary elements. Applications to statics and
propellants and interior ballistics of solid propellant dynamics of solids, structures, fluids, and heat flow.
rocket motors. Cooling techniques. Thrust vector Includes the use of finite element codes.
control methods. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
AE 610
AE 526 Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
Engineering Optimization 3 Credits
3 Credits Application of vortex lattice, panel element, and
Numerical optimization methods are presented and boundary element methods to incompressible
applied to the solution of engineering problems. and compressible three-dimensional aerodynam-
Constrained problems and Kuhn-Tucker condi- ics flow problems. Wing and wing-body analysis.
tions. Optimization model construction. Sequential Incorporation of boundary integration for more com-
unconstrained optimization. Direct methods for con- plete modeling.
strained problems. Structural optimization. Genetic Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
algorithms and the method of simulated annealing
and their applications in research and engineering AE 612
problems. Case studies in mechanical and aerospace
engineering. Analysis of Aircraft Plate and Shell Structures
3 Credits
AE 528 Bending and buckling of plates. Cylindrical bending.
Boundary value problems. Axisymmetric problems.
Advanced Incompressible Aerodynamics Deformation of shells. Energy principles. Stress and
3 Credits stability analysis. Approximate methods. Finite ele-
Kinematics and dynamics, thin airfoil theory, finite ment methods. Computer applications.
wing theory, bluff body flow, the Panel Method, Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
numerical techniques, unsteady loads, vortex flows.
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AE 616 AE 648
Advanced Aircraft Structural Dynamics Thermal Stresses in Aerospace Engineering
3 Credits 3 Credits
Analysis of structures subjected to dynamic loads. Basic equations of thermoelasticity. Thermal
Hamilton’s principle and Lagrange’s equations. structures problems; rods, beams, and plates.
Rayleigh’s principle. Numerical evaluation of natu- Thermally induced vibration. Thermal buckling.
ral frequencies and modes. Mode superposition and Thermoviscoplasticity.
direct integration methods for dynamic response.
Finite element modeling. Component mode synthe- AE 652
sis. Computer applications. Turbulent Flows
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. 3 Credits
Laminar-turbulent transition, turbulent flow equa-
AE 620 tions of motion. Definition of turbulence. Modeling,
Boundary Layer Theory coherent structure, and large-Eddy simulations.
3 Credits Longitudinal and lateral correlations in homoge-
Navier-Stokes equations for laminar and turbulent neous turbulence. Integral scales of turbulence.
flows. Boundary layers. Jets, wakes, elementary Eulerian space and time correlations. Lagrangian
turbulence modeling. Skin friction, separation, drag, time correlations and diffusion. One- and three-
and aerodynamic heating. Approximate and exact dimensional energy spectrums. Hot-film anemom-
finite-difference solutions including the effect of suc- etry.
tion and blowing. Solutions of turbulent boundary
layer equations. AE 696
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Graduate Internship in Aerospace Engineering
1-3 Credits
AE 640 Temporary professional or industrial work appoint-
Turbine Engine Propulsion Systems ments made available to students enrolled in
3 Credits
graduate programs at the University. An internship
Advanced theory of turbojet, multispool fan jet, vari- provides graduate students with an opportunity to
able cycle engines, and bypass air-breathing propul- extend their academic endeavors through the appli-
sion systems. Design and off-design performance cation of the theories and philosophies studied in the
analysis, theory and design of inlets, compressors, classroom to specific professional activities common
burners, and turbines. Component matching, cool- to the workplace. They are academic/professional
ing, regenerative systems, test methods, and correc- activities coordinated by the University between
tions. Engine post-stall behavior. offering organizations and the graduate student.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
AE 646 AE 699
Nonlinear Dynamical Systems and Chaos Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering
3 Credits
3 Credits
Mathematical and experimental methods for the Guided independent study of selected topics not
study of bifurcation and chaos in dynamical systems offered in regularly scheduled classes. Arrangements
are described. Systems described by difference equa- and work requirements established by prior agree-
tions. Bifurcations of equilibrium points. Systems ment of instructor and students. Students should
described by ordinary differential equations. Phase expect to spend at least 60 hours of research for each
plane analysis. Limit cycles, nonlinear oscillations, credit hour.
and chaotic vibrations. Chaotic transitions, period Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
doubling, and intermittency. Examples of chaos in
mechanical, electrical, magnetic, fluid, chemical, and AE 700
biological systems. M.S.A.E. Thesis
9 Credits
A master-level research project in Aerospace
Engineering conducted under the supervision of the
student’s advisor and thesis committee. Submission
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of a final report, approved by the thesis commit- volume-profit analysis, activity-based costing in
tee, and an oral defense of the research work are production and service companies, decentralized
required for thesis credits to be earned. operations, and differential analysis techniques.
Through the use of case studies, current readings,
and course projects, emphasis is placed on aviation
BA - Business Administration and aviation-related industries.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business
BA 511 Foundation courses and/or permission of the graduate
Operations Research program chair.
3 Credits
An advanced study in the use of mathematical and BA 518
scientific tools and techniques in managerial deci- Managerial Finance
sion making. Operations research seeks to determine 3 Credits
how best to design and operate a system, usually A study of the theoretical and practical approaches
under conditions requiring the allocation of scarce to effective financial management. Planning, analyz-
resources. Emphasis will be on the applications ing, and controlling investment, and short- and long-
of these methods in aviation and aviation-related term financing are examined for decision-making
industries. Topics include linear programming, purposes. Emphasis is placed on the application of
probabilistic dynamic programming, game theory, these methods in the aviation and aviation-related
forecasting, queuing theory, transportation, decision industries. Topics include capital budgeting, risk and
making under uncertainty, network models, and diversification, asset liability management, airport
Markov chains. financing, aircraft financing, financial derivatives,
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business financial engineering, swaps, options, financial
Foundation courses and/or permission of the graduate future, and international finance.
program chair. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business
Foundation courses and/or permission of the graduate
BA 514 program chair.
Strategic Marketing Management in Aviation
3 Credits BA 520
The traditional role of marketing management is Organizational Behavior, Theory, and
enlarged to include the development, implemen- Applications in Aviation
tation, and control of marketing strategies in the 3 Credits
dynamic aviation/aerospace organization. Emphasis This course focuses on current organizational issues
is on the application of the strategic marketing pro- that have a direct impact on management in the
cess in the turbulent global aviation business envi- aviation industry. The emphasis is on human devel-
ronment. Strategic marketing decisions, analysis, and opment and the development of effective work ele-
issues are integrated with the goal of achieving cus- ments as well as the personnel concerns that must
tomer satisfaction to gain a sustainable competitive be resolved for successful leadership. Topics will
advantage in the aviation industry. provide insights into behavior, structure, authority,
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business motivation, leadership, organizational development,
Foundation courses and/or permission of the graduate and social responsibility.
program chair. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business
BA 517 program chair.
Accounting for Decision Making
3 Credits BA 521
A study of management’s use of accounting informa- Global Information and Technology
tion to make decisions related to planning, control- Management
ling, and evaluating the organization’s operations. 3 Credits
Using electronic spreadsheets, the budgeting func- The course will develop knowledgeable and effec-
tion and use of performance reports is demonstrated. tive users of information technology in aviation and
The behavior and management of costs, as well aerospace management occupations. A combination
as techniques used to evaluate and control results of technical and managerial material is presented.
of operations, are discussed. Topics include cost-
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This material is necessary to achieve an understand-

ing of the operations and strategic uses of manage- BA 590
ment information systems in the aviation industry. Graduate Seminar
Emphasis is placed on the use of computers as an 1-3 Credits
information processor, a decision tool, and a means A study of the most current advancements in a par-
of linking management more closely to the organiza- ticular field of study as determined by the instruc-
tion. In addition, topics relating to the management tor. The course will have a different topic each term
of information resources are presented. depending on the varied interests of the students,
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business the graduate faculty, or the research requirements of
Foundation courses and/or permission of the graduate the Aviation Business Administration department.
program chair. Prerequisites: As announced by the instructor
conducting the seminar.
BA 522
Business Research Methods BA 603
3 Credits Aerospace Production and Operations
An introduction to the art and science of solving Management
aviation business research problems and making 3 Credits
students better users of research. Topics include An advanced study of production and operations
research design, the scientific method and other management as it relates to the planning, coordi-
research methodologies, problem formulation, opera- nating, and executing of all activities that create
tional definition, measurement and its impact on goods and services in a global aeronautic/aerospace
error and design, classification, and modeling. The environment. Special quantitative and qualitative
application of statistics, sampling surveys, decision emphasis is placed on the blending of the concepts
analysis, management science techniques, and the of industrial engineering, cost accounting, reliabil-
use of statistical/operations research computer soft- ity and availability, and general management in
ware are studied. An introduction of a style manual the context of core production and control decision
for the preparation of a research proposal. Weekly activities, such as capacity planning, product design,
lab session required. layout of facilities, selecting of locations for facilities,
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business quality assurance, fleet planning, scheduling, inven-
Foundation courses and/or permission of the graduate tory management, and project management. Special
program chair. emphasis is placed on the examination of recent
trends in global competition, increased reliance of
BA 523 quality for competitive technology transfer into pro-
Advanced Aviation Economics duction systems, and the increased value added by
worker involvement in problem solving and decision
3 Credits
making.
A study of economic applications to the aviation and
aerospace industry. Students will examine the evolu- Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business
tion of market forces in the industry with particular Foundation courses and/or permission of the graduate
emphasis on airlines, airports, and manufactur- program chair.
ing. Concepts of yield management, air passenger
demand forecasting, price and cost study, airport BA 604
economics, air and land space optimization strate- International Management and Aviation Policy
gies, government’s role in aviation, international 3 Credits
implications of competition and government regula- An advanced study of international management
tion, economic analysis of safety, and other relevant and aviation policy through the examination of
industry issues are examined. Emphasis is placed major trends and issues challenging the aviation
on an increasingly international air transportation manager. Cross-cultural situations are evaluated
environment. from the perspective of interpersonal relationships in
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business a diverse domestic and foreign environment, and in
Foundation courses and/or permission of the graduate the context of evolving global trends. Strategic plan-
program chair. ning and negotiation are examined by defining the
major tasks involved in organizing for international
aviation, such as designing the organization and
staffing. Managing workforce diversity is examined
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from culture-based and comparative perspectives, pairing, gate assignment, and irregular operations.
along with the function of control through the exam- Discrete-event simulation models will be explored
ination of effective control systems for overseas oper- to determine their applications in the schedule-plan-
ations that ensure environmental interdependence ning process. The course explores how airline com-
through social responsibility and ethical behavior. panies handle their short, medium, and long-term
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business schedule planning using these methodologies.
Foundation courses and/or permission of the graduate Prerequisite: Successful completion of BA 511.
program chair.
BA 615
BA 607 Investments
Human Resource Development 3 Credits
3 Credits This course provides a survey of investments includ-
This course emphasizes the integration of the indi- ing security markets, investment vehicles, invest-
vidual into the organization by studying the current ment analysis, and portfolio management. Specific
and fundamental issues in organization theory and topics include the concept of risk and return, types
organizational behavior as they relate to the indi- of financial instruments, security valuation, mechan-
vidual. The effectiveness of the individual in the ics of trading, the survey of investment companies,
organization is examined in terms of personal traits asset allocation for individual and an institutional
such as communicative abilities, leadership style and investors, the concept of efficient markets, equity
potential, and beliefs about organizational ethics and and bond portfolio management, and portfolio per-
social responsibility. formance evaluation. The course is taught from the
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Business viewpoint of both an individual and institutional
Foundation courses and/or permission of the graduate investor. The course uses case studies from the air-
program chair. line and aerospace industries, Web-based investment
simulation, and current economic and capital market
BA 609 information to provide practical application of the
course materials.
Airline Operations and Management
Prerequisite: Successful completion of BA 518.
3 Credits
An integrated study of airline operations and func-
tions. Domestic and international regulation of air BA 618
carriers and the industry’s changing structure due Advanced Corporate Finance
to alliances and globalization are addressed. Airline 3 Credits
economics, airline marketing and pricing, computer Airlines, airports, and manufacturers are complex,
reservation and revenue management systems, fleet capital-intensive enterprises operating volatile, inter-
planning and scheduling, aircraft maintenance, national markets. Consequently, participants in the
aircraft finance, labor relations, organizational struc- industry rely on a variety of financial instruments to
ture, and strategic planning are studied. raise necessary capital and to manage financial risk
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business arising from uncertain demand and supply markets.
Foundation courses and/or permission of the graduate While building on the finance concepts developed in
program chair. Managerial Finance, this course examines the com-
plicated financial structures and advanced financial
BA 610 tools employed in the aviation industry. Concepts
covered include project finance, financial deriva-
Airline Optimization and Simulation Systems tives (real options, interest rate swaps and hedges,
3 Credits forward contracts and futures), financial model-
The airline industry provides an application-rich ing using simulation and optimization techniques,
environment for the field of optimization and simu- and international financial management (foreign
lation systems. This course explores a variety of exchange exposure management, foreign investment
optimization models and simulation techniques com- and capital allocation, multinational cash and tax
monly adopted by and integrated into airline deci- management). The course relies on current articles
sion making for the solution of multiple scheduling and cases to explore the application of advanced
and planning problems. This course examines the financial concepts to the aviation industry.
technical aspects of modeling in network transporta-
Prerequisite: Successful completion of BA 518.
tion systems, including issues involved in optimizing
scheduling, fleet assignment, aircraft routing, crew
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ing process, contract administration, and conflict

BA 620 resolution. The focus of the course will be on cur-
Organizational Theory rent issues in labor relations, and the evolution of
3 Credits private and public sector bargaining practices in the
This course is an advanced study of the history, aviation industry. The impact on human resource
theory, and principles behind organizational design, management is analyzed.
and the role of structure in organizational effective- Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business
ness. Other topics include the impact of reengineer- Foundation courses and/or permission of the graduate
ing and organizational changes on employee and program chair.
firm performance, and designing for a global and
electronic environment. BA 635
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the Business
Business Policy and Decision Making
program chair. 3 Credits
A capstone course in the MBA/A program that
expands on the skills, knowledge, and abilities
BA 625 the students have achieved in their core courses.
Airline Marketing Students will examine applications of long-term
3 Credits planning and management tools in aviation-related
A study of the functions and basic concepts of industries and will be able to formulate strategic
marketing air transportation services. Discussion vision and policies to achieve such a perspective.
includes passenger and cargo markets, determi- Concepts of strategic management, total quality
nants of travel demand, growth factors, seasonality, management, continuous quality improvement,
and cargo traffic categories characteristics. Product reengineering, customer-driven management, and
and service elements, roles of advertising and other evolving management methodologies will
travel agents, marketing unit structure, pricing and be examined. Applications of the concepts will be
cost environment, and schedule planning are also applied to the domestic and international activities
among the topics examined. of airlines, airports, manufacturing, and govern-
Prerequisites: Demonstrated completion of Business ment to sustain a long-term competitive advantage.
Foundation courses and/or permission of the graduate Prerequisites: Completion of all MBA/A core courses.
program chair.
BA 645
BA 630 Airport Operations and Management
Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis 3 Credits
3 Credits A study of the management and operation of
This course is a study of systems theory and its public-use airports. Specifically, traffic forecasting,
relationship to aviation/aerospace systems man- sources of revenues and expenses, management of
agement. The course covers a brief history of passenger and cargo terminal buildings, ground
systems theory and the system life cycle concept, handling of passengers and baggage, ground
and explains the major activities in each phase of a access systems, and the U.S. Federal Aviation
system’s life cycle. Also examined are specific top- Administration Regulations dealing with airport
ics related to system design and support, including operations. Current problems with environmental
reliability, maintainability, availability, customer impact, land-use planning and control, airport
support, product improvement, and the role of data capacity and delay, public relations, airport finance,
collection and analysis. Related topics covered are airport privatization, liability, and economic impact
cost effectiveness analysis and sensitivity analysis. will be covered.
The course examines applications and case studies Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business
specific to aviation/aerospace, including military Foundation Course and/or permission from the graduate
applications and computer simulation models. program chair.
BA 632
Seminar in Aviation Labor Relations
3 Credits
A study of the union movement, labor legislation,
representation elections, the collective bargain-
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BA 646 BA 655
Air Cargo Logistics Management Aviation Law and Insurance
3 Credits 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to different Examination of the governmental regulatory func-
topics related to the planning and operations of tions affecting statutory and administrative law
air cargo systems. These topics include identifying pertaining to aviation. The national and interna-
the main components of an air cargo system, the tional impact of these laws on aviation policies and
competition between air cargo and other surface- operations are studied. The legal aspects of business
transportation modes, network and capacity plan- contracts, negotiable instruments, and commercial
ning, demand analysis and trends in the domestic codes as they relate to aviation are analyzed. The
and international markets, air cargo revenue man- course concludes with an overview of the principles
agement, cargo strategic alliances, revenue proration of insurance and risk applied to aviation.
agreements, supply chain in air cargo management, Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business
shipper and forwarder interaction, ground/sorting Foundation courses and/or permission of the graduate
operations, airport relations, e-commerce in air cargo program chair.
management, marketing air cargo service, and air
cargo security. The course also introduces students BA 696
to several air cargo management and logistics com-
puter software and applications. It also presents Graduate Internship in Aviation Business
several study cases in air cargo management and Administration
market analysis. 1-3 Credits
Temporary professional or industrial work appoint-
BA 650 ments made available to students enrolled in
graduate programs at the University. An internship
Airline/Airport Relations provides graduate students with an opportunity to
3 Credits extend their academic endeavors through the appli-
A comprehensive examination and analysis of the cation of the theories and philosophies studied in the
symbiotic and often volatile relationship between classroom to specific professional activities common
airline management and airport management is to the workplace. They are academic/professional
provided. This course focuses on the varying per- activities coordinated by the University between
spectives toward issues that airline and airport offering organizations and the graduate student.
management must address in order to effectively Prior approval of the graduate program coordinator
operate. The student will develop an understanding is required.
of current global issues impacting the relationship
between airlines and airports. Airline scheduling, BA 699
fleet management, finance agreements, contracts and
negotiation, service agreements, marketing issues,
Special Topics in Business Administration
passenger and baggage handling, ground transpor- 1-3 Credits
tation, labor relations, public/media relations, and The election to perform a special, directed analysis
strategic management are studied. and/or independent study in an area of particular
interest. Candidates selecting this elective must pre-
Prerequisite: Successful completion of either BA 609 or pare a detailed proposal for the desired project and
BA 645. present the proposal to the graduate program chair
or department chair for faculty review. Proposals
BA 651 must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the
Strategic Airport Planning start of the term in which the elective is being taken.
3 Credits Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business
An advanced study of airport operations and man- Foundation courses and/or permission of the graduate
agement designed from a strategic management program chair.
perspective. In the course, a number of management
tools emphasizing computer software applications BA 700
used in strategic airport planning will be introduced.
Thesis Research
Prerequisite: Successful completion of either BA 609, BA 6 Credits
645, or BA 650. A written document on an aviation/aerospace topic
supervised throughout its preparation by the stu-
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dent’s thesis committee, which demonstrates the failure modes and effect analysis, fault tolerance,
student’s mastery of the topic and is of satisfactory basics of hardware and software reliability, levels of
quality for publication. integrity, nature of faults and redundancy, and issues
Prerequisites: Successful completion of BA 522 and of verification, validation, and certification. Safety
permission of the graduate program chair. related requirements, design, and implementation
techniques are discussed and illustrated by examples
and practical exercises. Safety standards across
Computer Engineering application domains, including SAE ARP 4754 &
ARP 4761 and RTCA DO-178B and DO-254 for safety
CEC 500 considerations in development of complex electron-
ics hardware and digital software for aircraft, and
Engineering Project Management selected software tools supporting safety and reli-
3 Credits ability assessment of hardware and software prod-
Concepts, principles, methods, and practice of proj- ucts are introduced. The course material may require
ect management as an engineering discipline. The research in development of safe systems, laboratory
issues of scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, experiments with tools, and producing appropriate
communication, risk, procurement, and integration reports.
are discussed. The course provides a solid introduc- Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair
tion to the understanding of project management permission required.
covering all of the essential aspects of the discipline
of project management in areas of project require-
ments and planning, estimating workload and
CEC 610
duration, risk management, team leadership, vari- State and Parameter Estimation
ance analysis, and status reporting. Considering 3 Credits
the nature of modern software intensive systems, Autoregressive and moving-average models, state
particular attention will be focused on software estimation and parameter identification (including
project management. The students will be given the least square and maximum likelihood formula-
opportunity to make decisions and test project man- tions), observability theory, synthesis of optimum
agement knowledge on case studies. inputs, Kalman-prediction (filtering and smoothing),
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair steady-state and frequency domain analysis, on-line
permission required. estimation, colored noise, and nonlinear filtering
algorithms.
CEC 510 Prerequisites: EE 510, EE 515.
Digital Signal Processing
3 Credits
CEC 690
Fundamentals of discrete-time signal processing. Graduate Project
Data acquisition, analog-to-digital and digital-to- 3 Credits
analog conversions, sample rates, aliasing, and A master-level design project in Computer
anti-aliasing filtering. Spectral analysis and system Engineering conducted under faculty supervision,
identification. Discrete-time filter design and imple- including a final report and a public presentation.
mentations on digital signal processing microproces-
sors. CEC 696
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair Graduate Internship in Computer Engineering
permission required. 3 Credits
Temporary professional or industrial work appoint-
CEC 600 ments made available to students enrolled in
Computer System Safety graduate programs at the University. An internship
3 Credits provides graduate students with an opportunity to
Concepts, principles, methods, and process applied extend their academic endeavors through the appli-
for development of safety-critical and mission-criti- cation of the theories and philosophies studied in
cal software-intensive systems. The issues of system the classroom to specific professional activities com-
safety, requiring additional analysis and design tech- mon to the workplace. Internships are academic/
niques, are discussed from the perspective of com- professional activities coordinated by the University
puter hardware and software. The course discusses between participating organizations and a graduate
the safety requirements, hazard and risk analyses, student.
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CEC 700 EE 510

Graduate Thesis Linear Systems
9 Credits 3 Credits
A master-level research project in Computer Theory and application of linear systems, including
Engineering conducted under the supervision of the fundamentals of linear algebra and matrix theory;
student’s advisor and thesis committee. Submission state-space representation of linear systems; eigen-
of a final report, approved by the thesis commit- values, eigenvectors, and eigenfunctions; and ortho-
tee, and an oral defense of the research work are normal representation of signals.
required for thesis credits to be earned. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair
permission required.
Electrical Engineering EE 515
EE 500 Random Signals
3 Credits
Digital Control Systems Theory and application of random processes, includ-
3 Credits ing probability theory, random signals and noise,
A digital control system is a computer-based con- correlation, stationary and ergodic random pro-
trol system that is part of a larger system, such as cesses, and the response of linear systems to random
a robot or UAV; it can make control decisions and signals. Students are provided with a thorough
communicate with various peripheral devices. grounding in probability and stochastic processes, as
Microcontrollers are single-chip computers, and well as demonstrations of their applicability to real-
this course deals with microcontroller-based control world problems.
systems, also known as embedded systems. This Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair
course covers the following topics: basic architecture permission required.
of microcontrollers; basic analog and digital input/
output, including analog-to-digital converters and
digital-to-analog converters; advanced communica-
EE 525
tions with other intelligent devices; hardware design Avionics and Radio Navigations
for embedded systems, including the applications 3 Credits
of many different types of sensors and actuators as Fundamentals of avionics and aeronautical radio
well as input and display devices; and firmware pro- navigation. A foundation of radio wave propaga-
gramming for embedded systems using high-level tion, antenna types, and the radio spectrum will be
programming languages. Various projects will be included. The capabilities and limitations of major
included in this class. radio navigation systems will be studied. Both the
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair technical aspects and historical context of these
permission required. aids will be considered, including the technological
limitations at the time of their development, and the
EE 505 implications for modern systems. Systems to be cov-
ered include LORAN, NDB, VOR/TAC, ILS, GPS,
Advanced Mechatronics and aircraft radar.
3 Credits Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair
Advanced study of the modeling and analysis of permission required.
dynamic systems, system identification techniques,
control sensors and actuators, analog and digital
control electronics, interfacing sensors and actuators
EE 620
to a microcomputer/microcontroller, analog and Digital Communications
digital controller design, and real-time programming 3 Credits
for control. Basic topics of digital communication theory based
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair on advanced mathematical concepts, such as linear
permission required. algebra, matrix theory, probability theory, and ran-
dom processes. The major topics of this course are:
base-band and pass-band signal representations;
matched filter and optimal detection of symbols in
the presence of noises; and analysis of communica-
tion performance in terms of bit error rates.
Prerequisites: EE 510, EE 515.
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EE 625 EMBA - Business

Satellite-Based Communications and
Navigations
Administration
3 Credits EMBA 540
Introduction of satellite communications and naviga-
tion system design including microwave transmis-
Organizational Communication and
sion, satellite transponders, earth station hardware Information Systems
and satellite networks. Topics include types of orbits 3 Credits
and their applications, available satellite system tech- The information age is vastly different from the
nologies, propagation effects, earth station design, industrial age, and information is rapidly being
modulation techniques, satellite communications accepted as a key economic resource alongside tradi-
networks, and satellite navigation. A design project tional factors of industrial production. Course partic-
is required. ipants undertake an advanced study of information
management trends and technologies and their
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair
strategic uses in aviation and aerospace industry set-
tings. The case method is used to investigate rapidly
emerging topics such as cyberspace and the Internet,
EE 690 as well as more traditional subjects such as the use of
Graduate Project state-of-the-art hardware and software suites to find
3 Credits and sustain a competitive edge. Complete informa-
A master-level design project in Electrical tion systems, and the structures, dynamics, and link-
Engineering conducted under faculty supervision, ages of global, information-based organizations, are
including a final report and a public presentation. afforded special attention.
EE 696 EMBA 542

Graduate Internship in Electrical Engineering Accounting for Decision Making
3 Credits 3 Credits
Temporary professional or industrial work appoint- This course examines the role of accounting in the
ments made available to students enrolled in information flow of the organization and empha-
graduate programs at the University. An internship sizes the needs and requirements of aviation and
provides graduate students with an opportunity to aerospace executives in their efforts to measure and
extend their academic endeavors through the appli- control performance. The focus is on understand-
cation of the theories and philosophies studied in ing how information is generated, assessed for reli-
the classroom to specific professional activities com- ability, and used for performance assessment and
mon to the workplace. Internships are academic/ resource allocation in an aviation/aerospace context.
professional activities coordinated by the University Participants cover the basic concepts, standards,
between participating organizations and a graduate and practices of financial reporting from the point
student. of view of an executive user. The impact of manage-
rial decisions on financial statements, as well as the
EE 700 impact of accounting policy on corporate strategy,
Graduate Thesis are addressed. Topics include analysis of basic finan-
cial statements, valuation problems, cost analysis,
9 Credits
activity-based costing, the use of budgets, and the
A master-level research project in Electrical design of management control systems. Specific
Engineering conducted under the supervision of the aviation applications are emphasized throughout the
student’s advisor and thesis committee. Submission course.
of a final report, approved by the thesis commit-
tee, and an oral defense of the research work are
required for thesis credits to be earned. EMBA 544 and 545
Quantitative Analysis for Management
Decision Making I & II
4 Credits
This course develops the theory and methods of
business decision making, including intelligence,
design, and choice, with special emphasis on avia-
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tion and aerospace applications. Participants will

master the conceptual application of statistical EMBA 550
methods and reasoning in the context of an aviation Global Marketing Management
business environment. This course is designed to 3 Credits
improve the industry managers’ decision-making As global competition becomes the norm in the avia-
skills as they encounter uncertainty and competing tion and aerospace industry, it is increasingly impor-
decisions. Topics include statistical sampling and tant for firms to focus on building and maintaining
estimation, regression analysis and forecasting, deci- successful customer relationships. This course
sion theory, game theory, linear programming, and examines how firms respond to internal and external
queuing theory. forces that impact global marketplace behavior, meet
increasing customer expectations, and manage com-
EMBA 546 petitive pressures. Strategic models and frameworks
Production/Operations Management are examined for their usefulness in aiding the avia-
3 Credits tion or aerospace executive to meet the demands of
Aviation industry trends point to the re-emerging the global customer. Topics to be covered include
importance of finding ways to add value in the environmental scanning, market research, consumer
technologies and techniques that transform basic and organizational markets, segmentation and data-
resources into marketable products and services. base marketing using the computer reservation sys-
This course is an advanced study of production and tem, marketing communications, building a global
operations management as it relates to the planning, image, and product positioning and pricing.
coordination, and execution of all activities that cre-
ate goods and services in the global aviation/aero- EMBA 552 and 553
space industry. A strategic perspective of operations Managerial Finance I & II
is maintained throughout. Case analysis and group 4 Credits
participation are used to investigate topics such as This course explores the principal challenges faced
manufacturing, capacity planning, facility layout, by corporate finance managers in their quest to
location planning, services scheduling, inventory maximize shareholder value. Participants develop an
management, aircraft maintenance, and the quality analytical framework using the fundamental build-
imperative. ing blocks of financial theory, including the concepts
of risk, return, and the time value of money. Course
EMBA 548 content focuses on investment and financing deci-
Global Economic Analysis for Executives sion making in areas such as capital budgeting, capi-
3 Credits tal structure, dividend policy, and working capital
This course defines the importance of the global management. Additional topics include the costs and
external economic constraints in which business benefits of using financial instruments to manage
decisions are made. Participants will develop an risk, the impact of financial markets, financial insti-
awareness of the broad implications of market tutions, and government policy on strategic deci-
mechanisms as the guiding force in the world sions such as corporate restructuring, mergers and
economy. Participants will use quantitative tools acquisitions, and joint ventures in the international
and techniques to solve a variety of global economic marketplace. Specific industry-related topics, such as
problems faced by today’s managers. The unique aircraft and airport financing, are also covered.
economic challenges facing aviation and aerospace
executives will be emphasized. Topics to be exam- EMBA 554
ined include profit maximization and cost minimiza- Leadership and Entrepreneurship
tion, input and output pricing, price determination 3 Credits
under different market structures, national economic Leadership and entrepreneurship require creating
measures, monetary and fiscal policy, interest rates, organizational direction, setting strategy, and devel-
international economics, stabilization policies, and oping new ventures. In the increasingly competitive
labor economics. global economy, aviation and aerospace managers
must develop the necessary skills to lead organi-
zational development and change and to motivate
their employees to innovate. This course explores
the interpersonal competencies necessary for effec-
tive leadership in situations requiring motivation of
both individuals and teams. In addition, the course
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examines how these competencies enhance a positive

environment for organizational change and entre- EMBA 664
preneurship. Through case analysis and application, Global Market Forces and Ethical
concepts such as managerial leadership, individual Responsibility
and team motivation, venture capital, global part- 3 Credits
nerships, innovation venture, formation of wealth Aviation and aerospace executives face a new set of
among venture founders and investors, and the global market challenges at an ever-increasing pace.
entrepreneurial act will be applied to aviation and Managers must address many legal, ethical, techno-
aerospace industry problems. logical, and competitive issues. These global forces
must be dealt with, while at the same time recogniz-
EMBA 660 ing the increased burden placed on organizations
Applications of Organizational Behavior to conduct their activities in a legal and responsible
3 Credits manner. This course leads the participant in an
The successful manager has subordinates who will- examination of societal, government, and legal forces
ingly put forth their best effort to accomplish orga- and their impact on the formulation of global strat-
nizational goals. Achieving this managerial success egy. Participants will analyze how to recognize and
requires knowledge of individual and group behav- respond to these forces. Topics include governments
ior. Global competition in the aviation/aerospace and the law, demographic trends, telecommunica-
industry demands that firms balance the demands tions and the growth of satellite communications, the
of higher productivity and lower costs. This course growth of the Internet as a global marketplace, and
is designed to provide executives with a thorough societal and ethical responsibility.
understanding of the application of organizational
theories and concepts to issues facing the aviation EMBA 668
and aerospace industry such as motivating and man- Culture and the Diverse Workplace
aging part-time, temporary, and contract employees. 3 Credits
Selected readings, individual and group exercises, Today’s workforce is more diverse than in the past.
and case analysis will be used to investigate topics In the increasingly global aviation/aerospace indus-
such as individual motivation, decision-making, try, this workforce spans continents and cultures.
group dynamics, and communication. A special sec- Managing this new workforce creates new problems
tion on human resource management will deal with and new opportunities for organizations and the
issues of personnel selection and placement, team people who run them. This course examines the
design, performance appraisal, and labor relations. issues of national and organizational culture in the
context of the modern workplace. Executives will
EMBA 662 investigate cultural differences that affect perception,
Personal Communication and Teamwork motivation, performance, and team effectiveness
3 Credits in the global workplace. They will also develop an
As aviation and aerospace organizations continue in-depth portrait of the organizational culture of
to evolve, executives who want to lead their orga- selected firms. These portraits will be used to illus-
nization must understand and appreciate the role trate the role of organizational culture, as well as
of effective personal communication. Teamwork is to demonstrate ways to maintain, strengthen, and
becoming increasingly important for global organi- change culture. Other topics include communicat-
zations as hierarchical management structures are ing in a diverse environment, the global transfer of
replaced by cross-functional teams composed of organizational culture and practices, and conflict
multicultural employees selected from varying orga- management and negotiation strategies.
nizational departments. This course examines the
role of communication in managing teams and its EMBA 670
impact on team dynamics. How a manager/coach/ Technology and Innovation Management
team leader communicates with team members and 3 Credits
the effect of that leader’s communication on group Technology is a ubiquitous global force that must be
participation and performance is investigated. Topics understood to be managed well. This course exam-
include interpersonal communication skills in a ines strategic and tactical problems found in avia-
global organization, communication skills in a group tion/aerospace industry scenarios where innovation
setting, team building, group dynamics, and role in products and processes is critical, and where the
incongruity. technical performance of products and services is a
main criteria of success in time-constrained projects.
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The strategic view emphasizes evolutionary mod-

els of technological evolution and revolution, and EMBA 700
addresses issues such as paradoxical management, Executive Project
technology transfer, intellectual property protection, 3 Credits
and the productivity dilemma. The tactical view As the program’s capstone activity, the executive
emphasizes contemporary tools and techniques for project is designed to benefit both the participant
managing projects and addresses issues such as proj- and the sponsoring organization by giving the par-
ect selection, concept-to-commercialization product ticipant the opportunity to apply the knowledge
development, organizational forms and processes, and diagnostic competencies learned throughout the
monitoring and auditing, and project termination. program to a specific business issue of the sponsor.
Issues are selected by the sponsor and participant
EMBA 672 and approved by a faculty project advisor in module
Designing the High Performance Organization #3. Working from the perspective of a consultant,
3 Credits the participant thoroughly investigates the issue
This course is an advanced study of the theory and and proposes specific actions, using the analysis,
principles behind organizational design. An exami- planning, and management tools developed during
nation of real-world organizational structures will each course. Continuous guidance and feedback are
be used to illustrate the role of structure in effective provided by the faculty project advisor and spon-
internal and external communications, informa- sor during the project. The completed project will
tion gathering, service delivery, and financial and require a comprehensive written report as well as a
managerial control. Executives will investigate the formal oral presentation.
impact of reengineering and organizational change
on employee and firm performance. There will be an
in-depth study of transformations in the constraints EP - Engineering Physics
and opportunities facing firms in the aviation/aero-
space industry that necessitate change, and the signs EP 501
of dysfunctional structures. Other topics include Numerical Methods for Engineers and
designing the global corporation, designing for inno- Scientists
vation, and designing for a networked organization. 3 Credits
There will be a special focus on the role of strategic Numerical methods for the solution of engineer-
alliances, including partner selection, desired out- ing physics problems; systems of linear equations,
comes, and alliance stability. ordinary differential equations including one-
dimensional initial value problems and boundary
EMBA 674 and 675 value problems; partial differential equations (PDEs)
Strategic Management I & II including elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic PDEs;
4 Credits finite difference method. Application to problems
This is an integrative course that promotes the devel- such as diffusion, transport, remote sensing, inver-
opment of a cross-functional management perspec- sion, and plasma waves. Emphasis will be on com-
tive. Participants focus on the analysis of the firm’s puter implementation of numerical solutions.
external and internal environments to identify and
create competitive advantage in a global context. EP 505
Aviation and aerospace business case studies will Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics and Control
be used to explore the issues of defining corporate 3 Credits
objectives, evaluating opportunities and threats, and Review of dynamic systems modeling and analysis;
formulating strategies and tactics. The course content classical and modern linear and nonlinear control
emphasizes the cultural, ethical, political, and regu- techniques; orbital dynamics, orbital maneuvers and
latory facets of the global business environment, and control. Attitude sensors and sensing techniques.
highlights the need for leadership and organizational Passive attitude control techniques including spin,
evolution in the successful management of strategic dual-spin, gravity-gradient, and magnetic stabiliza-
change. Topics include total quality management, tion. Active control using gas jet thrusters, momen-
continuous quality improvement, reengineering, and tum wheels, reaction wheels, and control moment
other evolving management methodologies. gyros. Application of optimal control techniques to
spacecraft maneuver problems; design of open loop
and feedback controls for linear and nonlinear space-
craft dynamical systems; case studies.
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EP 509 EP 699
Advanced Space Physics Special Topics in Engineering Physics
3 Credits 1-3 Credits
Plasma physics applied to the interplanetary Guided independent study of selected topics not
medium and planetary magnetospheres: solar wind. offered in regularly scheduled classes. Arrangements
Magnetohydrodynamics. Interaction between plan- and work requirements established by prior agree-
etary magnetospheres and the solar wind. Auroral ment of the instructor and students, subject to
dynamics. Planetary atmospheres and ionospheres. approval of the program committee and department
Magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling. Energetic par- chair.
ticle dynamics. Ring currents. The space radiation
environment. Space weather. Satellite missions to EP 700
Earth and other planets. Master of Science in Space Science Thesis
1-9 Credits
EP 600 A master-level research project in Space Science/
Experimental Methods in Space Science Engineering Physics including an oral thesis defense
3 Credits and a written report satisfying all graduate school
Measurement techniques for ground-based, rocket, guidelines. The work is supervised by the student’s
and satellite-borne experiments are explored. advisor and thesis committee. The approval of the
Advantages, disadvantages, and limitations are thesis committee is required to receive final thesis
quantitatively developed. In situ atmospheric com- credit.
position measurements, charged particle detection
for plasma characterization, optical remote sensing,
and imaging techniques are included. HFS - Human Factors and
EP 605 Systems
Spacecraft Power and Thermal Design
3 Credits
HFS 500
Spacecraft power and thermal energy management. Systems Concepts, Theory, and Tools
Spacecraft power systems; sources of power; power 3 Credits
subsystem function and design; energy storage The ability to think at a systems level will be devel-
devices; future concepts in spacecraft power systems. oped. Formal systems principles; systems require-
Review of the modes of heat transfer: conduction, ments analysis; knowledge acquisition techniques;
radiation, and convection. Space environment, heat- information modeling; information management;
ing fluxes. Spacecraft thermal analysis. Thermal decision support; systems evaluation.
control hardware and design; active and passive
thermal control. Emphasis on the design needs of HFS 505
instruments and their detector systems’ power and Systems Engineering I
thermal requirements. 3 Credits
Practical application of design, build, and test pro-
EP 696 cesses applied to systems that incorporate hardware,
Graduate Internship in Engineering Physics software, and human components. Focus is on the
1-3 Credits integration of system components throughout the
Temporary professional or industrial work appoint- product life cycle. Lab is a required part of this
ments are made available to students enrolled in course.
graduate programs at the University. An internship Prerequisite: HFS 500.
provides graduate students with an opportunity to
extend their academic endeavors through the appli- HFS 510
cation of the theories and philosophies studied in the
classroom to specific professional activities common
Research Design and Analysis I
to the workplace. They are academic /professional 3 Credits
activities coordinated by the University between Foundation and procedures of research techniques,
offering organizations and the graduate student. tools, and methods. Course reviews the principal
Prior approval of the graduate program coordinator concepts of research design and evaluation. The
is required. application of experimental, case‑study, survey,
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and nonexperimental techniques are explored. eling human behavior in realistic situations to assist
Identification, isolation, and treatment of dependent in improving outcome efficiency.
and independent variables covered. Existing pub-
lished research or data used to highlight principles. HFS 526
Lab is a required part of this course. Aerospace Physiology (3,0)
Prerequisite: Completion of an undergraduate course in 3 Credits
statistics. (This course is the same as MSA 665.) This course emphasizes the adaptability of physi-
ological systems to unique aerospace environments.
HFS 515 The student will learn the structure and function of
Ergonomics the central and peripheral nervous systems, cardiac
3 Credits and pulmonary systems, as well as muscular and
This class will address the basic concepts of ergo- sensory neuroscience. The impact of acceleration,
nomics and their application to the design of human- hypo and hyperbaric environments, microgravity,
machine systems and products. Consideration of and spatial disorientation on human capability will
human physiological, biomechanical, and biological be discussed. This course brings together the opera-
capabilities and limitations in design for human tional demands of physiology, medicine, and behav-
efficiency, safety, and comfort; anthropometry. ioral science. The student will learn the effects of
Ergonomic issues related to the design of control environmental conditions (lighting, noise, heat, cold,
and display systems, instrument panels, workplaces, humidity, air movement) and of shift work (day,
seating, and tools will be addressed. evening, and night work; shift schedules) on task
Prerequisites: HFS 500 and completion of an performance in order to improve human productiv-
undergraduate course in human factors. ity in the workplace. The student will understand
the limitations of human life as well as the ingenuity
required to design systems capable of creating artifi-
HFS 520 cial life-sustaining support systems.
Team Resource Management Prerequisite: PS 107 or equivalent.
3 Credits
This course addresses the social-psychology under- HFS 527
pinnings of what is commonly referred to as team
resource management and cockpit resource manage- Drugs in Aviation and Society (3,0)
ment (CRM). The class will review and discuss the 3 Credits
basic theoretical concepts from social psychology The aim of this introductory course is to familiarize
and relate them to the effective operation of aviation the student with the impact of psychoactive drugs
teams. It will identify and discuss the basic issues on the body and their importance to medicine. A
associated with the effective evaluation of CRM-type general review of neurophysiology will precede
programs. basic pharmacological principles of agonist/antago-
nist interaction. The course will focus on psycho-
HFS 521 active drugs, drugs of abuse, and therapeutics in
medicine, particularly aerospace medicine. Graduate
Simulating Humans in Complex Systems students will be required to give a lecture expand-
3 Credits ing on any lecture topic from class or some other
This course exposes students to concepts in mod- realm of aerospace medicine. They will also have
eling and simulating human behavior through additional readings from related journal articles
experience with programming applications and for which they will have to write a brief (4-5 page)
software architectures. Practical applications for report.
simulating complex physical and mental human
behavior are provided through examples in Visual HFS 528
Basic, Javascript, Micro Saint Sharp, and Imprint.
Advanced topics of neural networks, stress algo- Discrete Event Simulation I (3,0)
rithms, statistical versions of chaos theory, and 3 Credits
models of vision will be examined. Core theories in This class addresses the basic concepts and topics
modeling behavior, validation of complex models, in discrete event simulation (DES). In this course,
and future directions for the domain of simulating students will learn advanced techniques in simula-
human performance are explored through a review tion modeling and analysis using ARENA simulation
of current literature. The student will become famil- software. Students will learn fundamental concepts/
iar with contemporary software approaches to mod- theory involved in discrete event simulation, includ-
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ing simulation structure and logic, simulation lan- interfaces with human-machine systems, workload,
guages (ARENA), statistical analysis of the results, anthropometrics, perception, workspace design, and
and application to system situations. visual momentum. The course will study human
limitations in the light of human engineering, human
HFS 530 reliability, stress, and human physiology. The course
Systems Psychology will discuss human behavior as it relates to the avia-
tor’s adaptation to flight, air traffic, and maintenance
3 Credits
environments.
This course will provide the student with a level
view of human factors and ergonomics and how
they fit into the overall system design and evalua- HFS 605
tion process. This class will address the human role Systems Engineering II
and effectiveness as a system constituent. It will take 3 Credits
a systemic and theoretical approach rather than a Studies of the value of prototyping in the application
detailed empirical one. It will provide an overview of design, build, and test processes. In-depth focus
of the system science and the time-phased, iterative on the innovation of conceptual designs in short
systems approach. It will also review the assump- time-cycle engineering. Lab is a required part of this
tions and limitations of the analytic tools used to course.
incorporate people into complex systems including Prerequisites: HFS 500 and HFS 505.
systems test and evaluation tools.
HFS 610
HFS 535 Research Design and Analysis II
Applied Ergonomic Design, Analysis, and 3 Credits
Evaluation This course is the advanced program in experimental
3 Credits design and analysis. The focus is the design, plan-
An in-depth investigation of ergonomic principles ning, and considerations involved in complex, mul-
is examined through complex real-world applica- tivariate experiments. Major areas of examination
tions created in the computer modeling tool CATIA. will include factorial designs, nested variables, linear
Students will investigate how the design of human/ models, multiple regression, measures of covariance,
machine systems is impacted by human physi- and Latin square designs. Considerations in select-
cal dimensions of specified populations of system ing the appropriate experimental design is the focus
users and interactions between system components. of this course. Examination of appropriate statisti-
Ergonomic analyses and computer modeling verifi- cal techniques is integrated with the theoretical and
cation is incorporated into design creation examples. practical concepts of experimental design. Lab is a
Central concepts and theories in ergonomics are required part of this course.
explored through a review of the current research Prerequisite: HFS 510.
literature.
HFS 611
HFS 590
Work Physiology
Graduate Seminar 3 Credits
3 Credits This course will focus on the human as a biome-
A study of current topics and advancements in chanical entity and evaluate the physiological loads
human factors, aviation psychology, and related and stresses of which we are capable. Topics include
areas as determined by the instructor of the course. anthropometric applications, muscle and strength
The course will have a different topic each time it is exertions, metabolism and work, the redesign of
offered depending on the varied interests of the fac- deteriorated and artificial body parts, and circadian
ulty, students, or availability of visiting professors. rhythms in work design. The student will gain
Prerequisite: As announced by the instructor conducting knowledge of the architecture, functioning, and bio-
the seminar. mechanics of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and
ligaments and the forces and torques that move the
HFS 600 body at work or sports. The course will examine
Human Factors in Systems energy extraction from food and drink, and how
3 Credits human ability depends on the cooperation of the
Survey of human factors literature. Introduction respiratory, circulatory, and metabolic systems. The
to topics including human capabilities and human effects of environmental conditions (lighting, noise,
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heat, cold, humidity, air movement) and shift work rity screener personnel. A significant portion of this
(day, evening, and night work; shift schedules) course is devoted to an understanding of the per-
on task performance will be discussed in practical formance assessment techniques used to evaluate
terms. selection systems as well as the personnel selection
Prerequisite: HFS 600. instruments used. Problems in both criterion and
assessment measurement are discussed in detail.
HFS 615 Prerequisites: HFS 510 and HFS 610.
Sensation and Perception
3 Credits HFS 630
This class will address advanced issues in human Cognitive Systems
information processing with specific regard to the 3 Credits
physical and psychological variables associated with The course addresses applied cognitive science,
sensory and perceptual phenomena. Attention will which draws on the knowledge and techniques
be paid to all the human sensors, with particular of cognitive psychology and related disciplines
focus on perceptual issues related to system design, to provide the basis for principle-driven design.
evaluation, and certification. Although all the senses Specifically it addresses human cognitive behavior
will be covered, special attention will be paid to the in complex worlds that exist without the artificial
visual and auditory senses. Lab is a required part of boundaries of the laboratory. It specifically addresses
this course. those domains where there are multiple agents (that
Prerequisite: Completion of an undergraduate course in is, cognitive systems) and that are problem-driven
the area of sensation and perception. (This course is the and tool-constrained. The course also addresses the
same as MSA 660.) impact of mismatches between the models of the
designers, their software, and the users.
HFS 620 Prerequisites: HFS 600 and HFS 620.
Memory and Cognition
3 Credits HFS 635
This course will examine the tremendous gains in Human-Computer Interaction
memory and cognition research to obtain an under- 3 Credits
standing of how these theoretical and empirical This course stresses the importance of good inter-
advances have been, or might be, applied to prob- faces and the relationship of user interface design to
lems of human-machine interactions and system human-computer interaction. Other topics include
design. Topics include the total range of memory interface quality and methods of evaluation interface
and cognitive processes and their potential applica- design examples; dimensions of interface variabil-
tion to systems design: sensation perception, pattern ity; dialogue genre; dialogue tools and techniques;
recognition, attention, language, memory, concept user-centered design and task analysis; prototyping
formation, thinking, decision making, problem solv- and the iterative design cycle; user interface imple-
ing, timesharing, reaction time, action, manual con- mentation; prototyping tools and environments; I/O
trol, and the impact of automation. Lab is a required devices; basic computer graphics; color; and sound.
part of this course. A lab is a required part of this course.
Prerequisite: Completion of an undergraduate course Prerequisite: Completion of an undergraduate course
in the area of memory and cognition. (This course is the in human factors or human/computer interaction. (This
same as MSA 663.) course is the same as MSA 661.)
HFS 625 HFS 640

Applied Testing and Selection Aviation/Aerospace Psychology
3 Credits 3 Credits
Issues in selecting and testing applicants for a broad This survey course covers the primary areas of work
range of positions in aviation and related industries in the aviation psychology specialization. Topic areas
are the focus of this course. An examination of the may include the effects of alcohol on performance,
methodologies used since World War I through the aviation safety and accident investigation, cock-
present is covered. The change in methodologies pit and air traffic control automation, display and
used and the level of sophistication of assessment control issues and design, personnel selection, task
techniques involved is examined across pilot, air analysis, workload assessment, training research and
traffic controller, maintenance, and aviation secu- development, scale development methodologies, and
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crew resource management. The topic areas change the aircraft to the monitoring of its condition in air-
from semester to semester depending on the focus of line service. This class covers the technical aspects
the current research environment. This course has a of certification along with the legal and economic
strong emphasis on methodological issues, problem- implications. This class will specifically address the
atic research concerns, and statistical issues. Most of certification of an airliner, the safety of complex
the coursework involves extensive readings in the systems, and on-board software. This class is offered
specialization from conference proceedings, journal only at the Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile.
articles, and training manuals. A critical analysis of Prerequisites: HFS 500, HFS 590, HFS 600.
research is the focal point for this course.
Prerequisite: Completion of an undergraduate course in HFS 665
the area of aviation/aerospace psychology. Human Factors and Aircraft Safety and
Airworthiness II
HFS 645 3 Credits
Underpinnings of Human Factors and Aircraft safety and airworthiness will be considered
Ergonomics as a coherent process running from the design of the
3 Credits aircraft to the monitoring of its condition in airline
Survey of historic human factors literature, particu- service. This class covers the technical aspects of cer-
larly those papers considered classics. The class will tification along with the legal and economic implica-
review the key personalities, papers, theories, and tions. This class will specifically address the human
research programs that provide the basis of current factors of air transport safety and quality approval
theory and best practice. The key historic papers and concept. This class is offered only at the Ecole
addressing human capabilities, human-machine sys- Nationale de l’Aviation Civile.
tems, workload, anthropometrics, perception, work- Prerequisites: HFS 500, HFS 590, HFS 600, HFS 660.
space design, and visual momentum will be read
and critically discussed. The course pays particular HFS 670
attention to the key research addressing aviation
psychology, cockpit design, cognitive engineering, Human Factors and Aircraft Safety and
and human physiology. Airworthiness III
3 Credits
HFS 650 Aircraft safety and airworthiness will be considered
as a coherent process running from the design of the
Human Factors of Aviation/Aerospace aircraft to the monitoring of its condition in airline
Applications service. This class covers the technical aspects of cer-
3 Credits tification along with the legal and economic implica-
This class will address the basic concepts of the tions. This class will specifically address operational
application of human factors principles and theories procedures, maintenance procedures, and continuing
to the effective design and operation of various avia- airworthiness. This class is offered only at the Ecole
tion/aerospace applications. It will address these Nationale de l’Aviation Civile.
areas from a historical perspective and in relation to Prerequisites: HFS 500, HFS 590, HFS 600, HFS 660,
the future operational concepts of the applications. HFS 665.
Issues to be addressed could include function alloca-
tion between human and machine, human-computer
interface, work environment (for example, stress HFS 696
circadian rhythms), person-to-person communica- Graduate Internship in Human Factors and
tions, performance measurement, and research and Systems
development needed. 3 Credits
Prerequisite: Completion of an undergraduate course in Supervised placement in an industrial, governmen-
human factors. tal, or consulting setting. The student completes a
specific project under the supervision of an organiza-
HFS 660 tional sponsor and a faculty member.
Human Factors and Aircraft Safety and Prerequisite: As announced by the instructor.
Airworthiness I
3 Credits
Aircraft safety and airworthiness will be considered
as a coherent process running from the design of
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HFS 699 MA 505

Special Topics in Human Factors and Systems Statistics
3 Credits 3 Credits
Completion of an area of study under the direct Descriptive statistics and graphical depiction of data;
supervision of a faculty member. The course require- confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for the
ments and area of study are negotiated between the mean, difference between two means, variance, ratio
faculty member and the student with the approval of of two variances, proportion, and difference between
the department chair. two proportions; simple and multiple regression,
including model development, inferences, residual
HFS 700 analysis, outlier identification, and verification of
Thesis assumptions; fundamental concepts of design of
experiments; justification of linear models; construc-
1-6 Credits
tion and analysis of basic designs including one-way,
The performance and a written description of a
block designs, and Latin squares; multiple compari-
master-level research project. The topic of the thesis
sons.
will be approved and supervised throughout its
preparation by the student’s major professor and Corequisite: MA 441 or MA 503.
thesis committee. This project will provide evidence
of the student’s ability to perform applied research at MA 506
the graduate level. Probability for Engineers
Prerequisites: Completion of all core courses in the 3 Credits
Human Factors Engineering track or the Systems Foundations, combinations, conditional probability,
Engineering track. expectations, and applications to discrete sample
spaces. Random variable in one or more dimensions.
Various continuum distributions. Characteristic
MA - Mathematics functions. Applications to engineering problems.
Computer applications.
MA 502 Prerequisite: MA 441 or equivalent.
Boundary Value Problems
3 Credits MA 510
Basic techniques of solving boundary-value prob- Fundamentals of Optimization
lems of partial differential equations by employing 3 Credits
the methods of Fourier series orthogonal functions, Overview of several important general types of opti-
operational calculus including Laplace transforms, mization problems; development of mathematical
other integral transforms, and Cauchy’s residue models; linear programming; the simplex method;
calculus. Applications to heat transfer, fluid mechan- introduction to sensitivity analysis, networks; appli-
ics, elasticity, and mechanical vibrations. Computer cations involving Maple and Excel.
applications. Prerequisite: MA 345.
Prerequisite: MA 441 or equivalent.
MA 520
MA 504 Mathematical Programming and Decision-
Theory of the Potential Making
3 Credits 3 Credits
Potential theory and Green’s function. Method A continuation of MA 510. Development of math-
of characteristics and solution of Cauchy’s initial ematical modeling techniques with an emphasis on
value problem for first and second order equations. integer programming, nonlinear programming, and
Numerical methods. Application to fluid mechanics, multiple-criteria decision-making techniques; case
electromagnetic fields, heat conduction, and other studies from aviation/aerospace involving math-
areas. Computer applications. ematical programming and decision-making.
Prerequisite: MA 502. Prerequisite: MA 510.
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MA 605 MA 700
Statistical Quality Analysis Thesis
3 Credits 6 Credits
Fundamental concepts of statistical quality control, Written and defended documentation of a research
including Shewhart charts, cusum charts, EWMA project conducted under the supervision of a faculty
charts, multivariate charts, tolerance limits, and committee. The research must be at the level of a
capability analysis. Further development of concepts published paper in an appropriate journal, as deter-
in statistical design of experiments including use of mined by the faculty committee.
factorial designs, fractional factorial designs, and use
of central composite designs. Several nonparametric
statistical techniques, including sign test, signed- Mechanical Engineering
rank test, rank-sum test, Kruskal-Wallis test, runs
test, and Kendall’s Tau. Advanced regression top- ME 500
ics, including the use of transformations, weighted
Clean Energy Systems
least squares regression, and detection of influential
points. Throughout the course, industrial applica- 3 Credits
tions will be emphasized, including the use of sev- This course will emphasize energy systems for both
eral case studies. stationary and transportation applications. General
energy requirements will be discussed for industrial-
Prerequisite: MA 505. ized societies and the effects of waste energy and
undesired byproducts. Clean energy process and
MA 610 minimizing the environmental effects. Examples of
Multivariate Optimization energy systems to be considered are fuel cells, wind
3 Credits energy, wave energy, geothermal energy, and solar
Multiple objective optimization with an emphasis on energy.
response surface methodologies and goal program- Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair
ming; inclusion of group decision-making techniques permission required.
in model development; case studies from aviation/
aerospace emphasizing multivariate model develop- ME 503
ment, and determination of optimal solutions.
Unmanned and Autonomous Vehicle Systems
Prerequisites: MA 520 and MA 605. 3 Credits
A systems-level overview of theory and practice of
MA 690 unmanned and autonomous vehicle systems, includ-
Graduate Research Project ing hardware, software, and algorithm development.
3 Credits Topics include an overview of locomotion platforms
An applied problem on an aviation/aerospace topic (including land, air, and marine platforms), actua-
that requires the use of optimization and/or quality- tors and motion control, sensors and perception
improvement skills. (including GPS, inertial, magnetic, active ranging,
computer vision, photo detectors, and encoders),
MA 699 planning and navigation (including reactive, delib-
erative, and hybrid approaches to autonomy), and
Special Topics in Mathematics shortest path algorithms (including the Dykstra and
1-3 Credits A* algorithms). Case studies, readings from current
Students may elect to perform a special, directed literature, and guest lectures present best practices in
analysis and/or independent study in an aviation the field.
area of particular interest. A detailed proposal of the
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair
desired project must be developed and presented to
the department chair or center director for faculty
review and recommendation, three weeks prior to
the end of registration for the term. ME 506
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
3 Credits
Manufacturing processes and life cycle design for
the aerospace industry. Tolerances and materials
properties. Design for manufacturing and associated
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costs for various manufacturing processes (machin- students enrolled in graduate programs at the
ing, casting, molding, stamping, forming, forging, University. An internship provides graduate stu-
and extrusion) with aviation-related case studies. dents with an opportunity to extend their academic
Design for product assembly and total assembly cost endeavors through the application of the theories
with case studies. Selection of materials and pro- and philosophies studied in the classroom to specific
cesses using design for manufacturing guidelines, professional activities common to the workplace.
standards, and tolerance fittings. Simulations using Internships are academic/professional activities
computer graphics software. Design for manufactur- coordinated by the University between participating
ing course project. organizations and a graduate student.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair
permission required. permission required.
ME 508 ME 700
Hydrogen and Hybrid Vehicle Systems Graduate Thesis
3 Credits 9 Credits
This course is an introduction to the principles of A master-level research project in Mechanical
hybrid electrical vehicle propulsion systems for Engineering conducted under the supervision of the
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering students. A student’s advisor and thesis committee. Submission
major emphasis of the course will be to broaden the of a final report, approved by the thesis commit-
mechanical engineering student’s knowledge of elec- tee, and an oral defense of the research work are
trical engineering so that he/she can understand the required for thesis credits to be earned.
fundamentals of electrical motors, electrical motor Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair
controls, and electrical energy storage systems. The permission required.
course is also intended to strengthen the knowledge
of electrical engineering students relative to automo-
tive powertrain design. With this background, the
integration of these hybrid electric components into
MSA - Aeronautical Science
the hybrid electric vehicle powertrain system will MSA 508
be studied, including electric energy storage (batter-
ies, flywheels, ultra-capacitors) and electrical energy Advanced Airport Modeling
production-fuel cells. 3 Credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair A study of advanced airport and airspace planning
permission required. to support day-to-day operations, resource alloca-
tion, and strategic analysis. Emphasis is put on the
use of computer software to create working airport
ME 510 and airspace models to solve common airport and
Micro-Electrical Mechanical Systems airspace operational problems. Airport and airspace
3 Credits background material and procedures will be cov-
This course introduces modeling and design fun- ered in supplemental lectures. Total Airport and
damentals for micro-electro-mechanical systems Airspace Modeler (TAAM) software will be used as
(MEMS). Basic principles covered include reviews of the primary planning and analysis tool. TAAM is the
electrical and mechanical concepts, static-dynamic most advanced and comprehensive interactive soft-
mechanical MEMS beams with emphasis on capac- ware available for this type of analysis. Students are
itor-based sensing and actuation, electromagnetic taught how to use the TAAM software on a UNIX-
modeling of MEMS switches. Applications covered based SUN workstation. To accomplish this task,
include pressure sensors, accelerometers, gas micro- students will be divided into research teams for pur-
sensors, and microfluidic systems. poses of developing a simulation and conducting the
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or department chair group object portion of the course. Each team will be
permission required. assigned a project of completing a realistic working
simulation model of an actual airport, which they
ME 696 will then use to solve an operational problem.
Graduate Internship in Mechanical Engineering Prerequisites: Demonstrated knowledge of flight rules
and regulations and basic knowledge of the aviation
3 Credits
industry, airports, and commercial aircraft used in the
This course involves temporary professional or
national air transportation system.
industrial work appointments made available to
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practices stability analyses using a thermodynamic

MSA 514 diagram, current weather analysis, and short-range
Computer-Based Instruction weather forecasting using much of the latest equip-
3 Credits ment available in aviation.
This course addresses the design, development, and
evaluation of instructional software as it applies to MSA 518
the aviation/aerospace industry. The course offers Online Learning Environment
practice in the systematic design of computer-based 3 Credits
instruction with emphasis in tutorials, drill and prac- This course focuses on what is required to develop
tice, and simulation. CBI lessons are developed using an online learning environment that is realistic
available authoring systems. to the end user. The student will develop a thor-
Prerequisite: Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer ough understanding of the hardware and software
operations. required to develop and display an online envi-
ronment. This course is designed to be an elective
MSA 515 offered within the MSA Education Specialization.
Aviation/Aerospace Simulation Systems This course discusses the theory and practice involv-
3 Credits ing an online learning environment. It explores mod-
A comprehensive examination of simulation in models of online learning environment (OLEs) as applied
ern aviation/aerospace that includes history, state- to the aviation/aerospace industry. Students will
of-the-art, and current research and development. investigate the theoretical, conceptual, instructional,
Discussion focuses on the extent and impact of simu- and technical framework of implementing and using
lator applications throughout the industry and the this environment. Online Learning Environment
effects on training costs and safety. Topics include is designed to help students become proficient in
the flight crew being checked out, updated, evalu- educational cyberspace. Topics include overview
ated, or retrained in aircraft and systems simulators of online learning environments, how people learn,
to the simulation models used in management, flight applying the multimedia principles; use of words
operations, scheduling, or air traffic control. and graphics rather than words alone, applying the
coherence principle; adding interesting material can
MSA 516 hurt learning, applying the personalization principle;
use conversational style and virtual coaches, per-
Applications in Crew Resource Management sonalization principle one; use conversational rather
3 Credits than formal style, design practice in e-learning, prac-
This course examines the common concepts of crew tice principle one: interactions should mirror the job,
resource management (CRM) as developed by major psychological reasons for job-relevant practice, evi-
air carriers and explores the theoretical basis of such dence for the benefits of practice, learning together
training. Topics such as supervision of crewmem- on the web, learning control versus program control,
bers, counseling, manner and style, accountability, the effectiveness of learner control in e-learning and
and role management are studied. Each student asynchronous learning interactions.
has the opportunity to become knowledgeable in
a specific area of CRM by assisting in the develop- MSA 519
ment of a CRM research document as part of the
course. Additionally, each student uses simulators Terrorism and Homeland Security
and computer-based instruction to supplement their 3 Credits
academic instruction. A study of the problems, issues, and strategies
involving the protection of the American people, the
MSA 517 safeguarding of our nation’s critical infrastructure,
and the insulation of our economy from the results
Advanced Meteorology of both terrorist attacks and natural disasters. The
3 Credits course begins with the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and
Course topics include atmospheric circulation; a study of the problems, organization, methods,
the derivation and application of the equations of and weapons of terrorism, and goes on to study
motion, the hydrostatic equation, the equation of the birth and development of homeland security.
continuity, and equation of state; basic concepts of The course continues with the mission, the function
thermodynamics; fundamental weather analysis; avi- and responsibilities, and the legislative and regula-
ation hazards associated with convection, icing, fog, tory framework governing the various agencies of
wake vortices, and volcanic ash; high-altitude and the Department of Homeland Security, the intelli-
radar meteorology; and solar impacts. The student gence community and its role in homeland security,
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and emergency management in the United States.

Particular emphasis during the latter part of the MSA 530
course is on the safe carriage of people and property Research Seminar in Aviation Meteorology
by air, rail, water, and highway, as well as the critical 3 Credits
infrastructure protection and response roles of states, This seminar-type course focuses on a single topic
cities, and municipalities. of interest to both the aviation and meteorological
communities. Examples include, but are not limited
MSA 520 to, weather/air traffic integration, investigating
Air Traffic Management –VFR Tower weather-related aircraft accidents/incidents, impacts
3 Credits of space weather on transpolar aviation, weather
This course is required as part of the MSA ATM technology to the cockpit, and the role of weather
Track 2 Program. This course provides students with analyses and forecasts in the next-generation air
a fundamental knowledge of VFR tower operations transportation system. In a seminar format, students
in the U.S. air traffic control system and develops and faculty will cover a variety of readings from the
content knowledge in the following areas: control aviation and meteorological literature, and discuss
tower equipment and operating positions; the air- their findings and conclusions. Students will have
port traffic area; navigation aids; airspace; VFR traf- the opportunity to lead class discussions on assigned
fic patterns; controller/pilot phraseology; aircraft readings and develop a final project topic to be pre-
taxi instructions; control of vehicle movement; inter- sented in class.
agency communications and intrafacility coordina- Prerequisites: MSA 517 or undergraduate degree in
tion; federal aviation regulations; notification and Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences; MSA 5XX.
handling of emergency aircraft; flight progress trip
marking; aircraft recognition and characteristics; MSA 550
wake turbulence and its effects on arriving/depart- Aviation Education Foundations
ing aircraft; VFR and IFR ATC procedures; runway 3 Credits
incursions; using ATIS; NOTAMs; and criteria for This course assists in developing contexts and con-
runway selection. The course also provides essential cepts in which educational problems and issues may
information that is useful for pilots and other avia- be understood, particularly the role of aviation in
tion professionals. Students are required to research education. Emphasis is placed on aviation education
an aviation topic on ATCT operations in the NAS. and its historical and philosophical foundations.
Prerequisites: AT 300, AT 302, AT 305.
MSA 590
MSA 525 Graduate Seminar
Advanced Aviation Meteorology 1-3 Credits
3 Credits A study of the most current advancements in a par-
This course is a graduate-level treatment of aviation ticular field of study as determined by the instructor
weather hazards such as convective weather, strong of the course. The course has a different topic each
winds, low ceilings and visibility, icing, turbulence, term depending on the varied interests of the stu-
winter weather, and volcanic ash. Practical applica- dents, the graduate faculty, or the research require-
tion of theoretical concepts such as critical thickness, ments of the Aeronautical Science department.
vertical wind shear, jet streams, jet streaks, cyclone Prerequisites: As announced by the instructor
formation, and atmospheric stability is achieved conducting the seminar.
through a combination of traditional lectures, real-
time weather discussions, and historical case stud- MSA 602
ies. Implications of aviation weather hazards on
decision-making in the National Airspace System are The Air Transportation System
examined. 3 Credits
Prerequisite: MSA 517 or undergraduate degree in A study of air transportation as part of a global, mul-
Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences. timodal transportation system. The course reviews
the evolution of the technological, social, environ-
mental, and political aspects of this system since
its inception at the beginning of the 20th century.
The long-term and short-term effects of deregula-
tion, energy shortages, governmental restraints,
and national and international issues are exam-
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ined. Passenger and cargo transportation as well as examined through the use of statistical terminology
military and private aircraft modes are studied in and computations. A formal research proposal will
relation to the ever-changing transportation require- be developed and presented by each student as a
ments. basic course requirement.
Prerequisites: Demonstrated knowledge of aviation rules Prerequisites: Demonstrated knowledge of college-level
and regulations and economics. mathematics, including introductory statistics, and basic
computer operations.
MSA 603
Aircraft and Spacecraft Development MSA 606
3 Credits Aviation/Aerospace Communications/Control
This course is an overview of aircraft and spacecraft Systems
development. Included are vehicle mission, the 3 Credits
requirements directed by economics, military, and A detailed analysis of current and future develop-
defense considerations, and research and developments and trends in the control of air traffic, includ-
mental processes needed to meet vehicle require- ing the evolution of current national policies and
ments. Aviation and aerospace manufacturing plans and their objectives. The most recent planned
organizations and techniques are addressed, includ- improvements for each major component of the ATC
ing planning, scheduling, production, procurement, system are examined individually and as part of the
supply, and distribution systems. The course studies system as a whole.
the aviation and aerospace maintenance systems Prerequisites: Demonstrated knowledge of flight rules
from the built-in test equipment to the latest prod- and regulations and basic navigation.
uct-support activities.
Prerequisites: Demonstrated knowledge of college-level MSA 608
mathematics and economics.
Aviation/Aerospace Accident Investigation and
MSA 604 Safety Systems
3 Credits
Human Factors in the Aviation/Aerospace A critical analysis of selected aircraft accidents and
Industry an evaluation of causal factors. Particular emphasis
3 Credits is placed on the study of human factors connected
This course presents an overview of the importance with flight and support crew activities in aviation
of the human role in all aspects of the aviation and operations. Identification and implementation of
aerospace industries. It emphasizes the issues, prob- accident prevention measures are stressed as integral
lems, and solutions of unsafe acts, attitudes, errors, parts of the development of a complete safety pro-
and deliberate actions attributed to human behavior gram.
and the roles supervisors and management person-
nel play in these actions. The course will study MSA 609
human limitations in the light of human engineer-
ing, human reliability, stress, medical standards,
Aircraft Maintenance Management
drug abuse, and human physiology. The course will 3 Credits
discuss human behavior as it relates to the aviator’s A detailed analysis of commercial air carrier and
adaptation to the flight environment as well as the general aviation aircraft maintenance that includes
entire aviation/aerospace industry’s role in meeting regulation, organization and structure, capabilities
the aviator’s unique needs. and limitations, maintenance levels, inspection and
reporting requirements, and prevention and correc-
Prerequisite: Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral tion inspections. Case studies of typical and unique
science. maintenance scenarios are used. A major course
objective is to heighten awareness of the critical
MSA 605 interface of maintenance with flight, supply, and
Research Methods and Statistics training activities.
3 Credits Prerequisite: Demonstrated knowledge of management
A study of current aviation research methods that principles.
includes techniques of problem identification,
hypothesis formulation, design and use of data-
gathering instruments, and data analysis. Research
reports that appear in professional publications are
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MSA 610 MSA 613

Applied Aviation Safety Programs (3,0) Airport Operations Safety
3 Credits 3 Credits
This course covers the U.S. proactive voluntary A study of airport operations safety as applied to
programs that are part of the FAA-NASA integrated day-to-day operations. A review and analysis of
safety research plan, as well as the voluntary avia- all federal regulations applicable to operations and
tion safety information sharing in the air carrier safety are conducted.
industry. ATC performance monitoring review Prerequisites: Demonstrated knowledge of performance
complements that for FOQA and ASAP carrier data. of airports and airline operations management or related
Carrier practices that address discovered threats field.
(AQP and LOSA) add to the synoptic review.
Organizational safety includes the IEP and the MSA 614
VDRP. Confidentiality and protection of the data, as
codified in Part 91 for ASRS and later in Part 193, Advanced Aviation/Aerospace Curriculum
are integral to the success of the programs. Practical Development
significance of both quantitative and qualitative data 3 Credits
analyses generated by all the programs pertains to This course will investigate the traditional manner
hazard and risk identification. Student synopses and of curriculum development and then proceed to
analyses also address the IOSA and the ICAO safety prepare an instructional framework for a variety of
SARPs. aviation and aerospace instructional programs.
Prerequisite: MSA 605.
MSA 615
MSA 611 Applied Aviation Research Methods (3,0)
Aviation/Aerospace System Safety 3 Credits
3 Credits This course addresses the study of phenomena in
This course emphasizes the specialized integration aviation using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed
of safety skills and resources into all phases of a sys- methods designs. A review of descriptive and infer-
tem’s life-cycle. Accident prevention, beginning with ential statistics precedes the introduction of power
systems engineering together with sound manage- analysis and a multivariate statistical procedure.
ment, are combined in this course to enable students Advancing tools available for (a) the research meth-
to fully comprehend their vital roles in preventing ods and procedures, (b) the analysis and interpreta-
accidents. The total program, from basic design tion of the vast quantities of data currently available
concepts through testing, maintenance/systems in the industry, and (c) setting the results into prac-
management, and operational employment, is fully tice are the foci of the course. Although the primary
examined and evaluated. emphasis is on aviation research, the information
and skills learned in this course will be applicable to
most careers.
MSA 612
Prerequisites: MSA 605 and approval of the instructor.
Safety Program Management
3 Credits MSA 616
This course examines the modern work setting from
an occupational safety and health point of view that Air Traffic Management Leadership and Critical
includes aviaion related situations. Examination of Decision Making (3,0)
the history of occupational safety leads the student 3 Credits
to an understanding of how and why safety man- This course is designed to give students in the Air
agement principles and techniques interconnect Traffic Management and other related specializa-
the interests and goals of management, the worker, tions a practical and comprehensive understanding
and government agencies to their mutual benefit of leadership theories and practice as well as critical
is the major focus of this course. Students will decision-making processes that can be applied in
examine and develop key components of a Safety government, the FAA, organizations, and the avia-
Management System as part of this course tion/aerospace industry. The primary purpose is to
examine practical leadership skills and applications
about what aviation leaders including Air Traffic
Management leaders do and how they do it in order
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to be more effective. Students will understand the

complexity of effective leadership, the source of MSA 620
knowledge about leadership in aviation organiza- Air Carrier Operations
tions, and the limitations of this knowledge. Through 3 Credits
the use of case studies in air traffic management, A study of air carrier flight operations systems from
aviation logistics, aviation maintenance, and aviation the viewpoints of the ground-based dispatcher,
production and procurement, students will analyze operations specialists, managers, and the cockpit
leadership in aviation, study critical decision-making flight crew. Topics include advanced flight planning,
concepts, and apply learned concepts to resolve aircraft performance and loading considerations,
problems in the industry. impact of weather conditions, and routing priorities.
Prerequisites: Demonstrated knowledge of flight rules
MSA 617 and regulations, basic meteorology, basic navigation, and
Air Traffic Management V (3,0) basic aircraft performance.
3 Credits
This course expands on the skills, knowledge, and MSA 622
abilities the student has acquired in previous ATC Corporate Aviation Operations
classes. This course presents more demanding and 3 Credits
complex traffic scenarios that require higher level The establishment and operations of a corporate
performance and decision-making skills and pre- flight department are examined along with the pro-
pares the student for initial training in any ATC cedures and techniques generally accepted as stan-
specialization. Students will also gain an apprecia- dards by professional corporate flight operations.
tion for the challenges of implementing large-scale Included is a practical view of the corporate aviation
changes in the National Airspace System. Upon mission of management mobility and use of the
successful completion of this course, students will resources available to accomplish it.
demonstrate the knowledge and technical aptitude
required for entry-level qualification as an air traffic MSA 627
control specialist. Students will demonstrate their
ability to research, analyze, prepare, and present a Air Traffic Management in the NAS (3,0)
paper in class that addresses a problem or question 3 Credits
derived from the FAA’s National Airspace System This course gives students an understanding of the
Capital Investment Plan. Problems will be analyzed political, economic, social, technical, and environ-
through assignments and discussion. mental importance of the air traffic control system
Prerequisite: Air Traffic Management IV. in the National Airspace System. The course devel-
ops content knowledge in the following areas: the
Federal Aviation Administration, its mission, organi-
MSA 618 zation, and operation; management and leadership
Air Traffic Management VI (3,0) concepts as they relate to a federal bureaucracy;
3 Credits safety management systems and culture; quality
This course introduces students to the non-radar control; and air traffic facility management objectives
procedures and minima prescribed in FAAH 7110.65 and policies. Labor-management relations in the
and builds upon knowledge gained in prerequisite federal sector will also be covered, including stat-
courses, all in a simulated environment. Training utes, regulations, and contracts; management rights
includes the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal separa- and responsibilities; union and employee rights
tion of aircraft in the departure, en route, and arrival and responsibilities; grievances and unfair labor
phases of flight. Phraseology, strip marking, instru- practices; the bargaining process; memoranda of
ment and visual approaches, and the coordination understanding, facility directives, and past practices;
procedures necessary to complete these functions are participative management; supervisory notes; equal
included in the simulated ATC scenarios. Students employment opportunities and model workforce
will demonstrate their ability to research, analyze, issues; employee assistance programs; interpersonal
prepare, and present a paper in class that addresses skills; performance management and constructive
a problem or question derived from the FAA’s Next discipline; employee ethics on and off the job; devel-
Generation Air Transportation System (NGATS). opment from an organizational perspective; and
Prerequisite: Air Traffic Management IV. technical training administration.
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zations. Sources and methods of funding, specifica-

MSA 634 tion determination, the relationship of research and
Aviation/Aerospace Psychology development to procurement and production, and
3 Credits the regulatory factors affecting progress from the
A study of the complexities of human factors initial development to production of the aircraft and
research in aviation, which draws extensively on components are examined. Concepts of motivation
such diverse areas as human physiology, basic and management as applied to research scientists
learning theory, aviation safety, and pilot training. and engineers will be studied as well as procedures
The course surveys the study of human behavior for promoting optimum creativity concurrently with
as it relates to the aviator’s adaptation to the flight efficient operations.
environment and attempts to design an occupant- Prerequisites: Demonstrated knowledge of management
friendly flight deck module. principles and economics.
MSA 636 MSA 644

Advanced Aviation/Aerospace Planning Integrated Logistics Support in Aviation/
Systems Aerospace
3 Credits 3 Credits
Planning and decision-making techniques and strate- This course is a study of the elements of a modern
gies used in the aviation industry are emphasized. integrated logistics system. The organizational struc-
The types and sources of data needed for decisions ture, inventory management, principles of ware-
about route development and expansion, fleet mod- housing, traffic management, international logistics,
ernization, and new markets are examined. The and quality management principles as they apply
methods of collecting, analyzing, and applying the to logistics are key elements. The impact of just-in-
data through computer applications, modeling, heu- time systems and quality management principles
ristic, value theory, and payoff tables are studied. on physical distribution and their relationship with
The limitations and problems associated with strate- integrated package and cargo carriers, advancements
gic planning are discussed. in intermodal transportation, and the deregula-
Prerequisites: Demonstrated knowledge of management tion of the transportation industry are probed. The
principles and economics. characteristics of system design to meet require-
ments of reliability, maintainability, and support-
MSA 641 ability are examined. The economic feasibility of a
logistics system, including a life-cycle cost analysis,
Production and Procurement Management in is explored. The explosion of computer technology
the Aviation/Aerospace Industry and its effect on electronic data interchange capabil-
3 Credits ity as they influence logistics policies and practices
The evolution of an air carrier aircraft from design are explored. The use of computer software to solve
concept to delivery is examined from the perspec- logistics problems is introduced.
tives of the purchaser, manufacturer, component
Prerequisites: Demonstrated knowledge of management
manufacturer, operator, and certificator/regulator.
principles and economics.
The study of the process begins with demand analy-
sis and continues through purchase contracting,
manufacturing, marketing, certification, predelivery MSA 654
activities, and introduction into service. Adult Teaching and Learning Techniques
Prerequisites: Demonstrated knowledge of management 3 Credits
principles and economics. The major instructional strategies used in education
with particular emphasis on higher education and
MSA 643 adult learning are the core of this course. Multiple
approaches as they relate to academic disciplines
Management of Research and Development for and grade levels are studied. The unique “cockpit
the Aviation/Aerospace Industry classroom” environment will be discussed and
3 Credits evaluated.
The types and sources of aviation/aerospace
research and development are analyzed through
study of the structure and interrelationship of the
industry, educational institutions, and other organi-
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MSA 661 MSA 696

Human-Computer Interaction Graduate Internship in Aeronautical Science
3 Credits 1-3 Credits
This course discusses the importance of good inter- Temporary professional or industrial work appoint-
faces and the relationship of user interface design ments made available to students enrolled in
to human-computer interaction (HCI). Topics graduate programs at the University. An internship
include interface quality and methods of evaluation; provides graduate students with an opportunity to
interface design examples; dimensions of interface extend their academic endeavors through the appli-
variability; dialogue genre; dialogue tools and cation of the theories and philosophies studied in the
techniques; user-centered design and task analysis; classroom to specific professional activities common
prototyping and the iterative design cycle; user inter- to the workplace. They are academic/professional
face implementation; prototyping tools and environ- activities coordinated by the University between
ments; I/O devices; basic computer graphics; and offering organizations and a graduate student.
color and sound.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated knowledge of the use of MSA 699
computers, including programming familiarity with a Special Topics in Aeronautical Science
high-level language. 1-3 Credits
Students may elect to perform a special, directed
MSA 665 analysis and/or independent study in an area of
Applied Experimental Design particular interest. A detailed proposal of the desired
3 Credits project must be developed and presented to the cen-
The design, conduct, statistical analysis, and inter- ter director or department chair for faculty review
pretation of common behavioral science research and recommendation at least three weeks prior to
designs are covered in the context of aviation sci- the end of registration for a term.
ence topics. Students learn to differentiate research
designs along dimensions of experimental/non- MSA 700
experimental approaches, questions of group dif- Thesis
ferences, and questions of relationships between 6 Credits
variables, adequacy of statistical power, statistical A written document on an aviation/aerospace topic
significance, and practical importance. Student supervised throughout its preparation by the stu-
projects include conducting statistical analyses and dent’s Thesis Committee, which demonstrates the
writing research results sections based on standard student’s mastery of the topic and is of satisfactory
American Psychological Association format. quality for publication.
Prerequisite: MSA 605 or completion of an Prerequisite: MSA 605.
undergraduate experimental psychology course. (This
course is the same as HFS 510.)
MSA 690
SE - Software Engineering
Graduate Research Project SE 500
3 Credits Software Engineering Discipline
A written document on an aviation/aerospace topic 3 Credits
that exposes the student to the technical aspects of This course introduces students to the concepts and
writing. This course is included in the MSA cur- methods for disciplined software engineering pro-
riculum to provide the student with the opportunity cesses. Students learn about and practice individual
to pursue a project of special interest, but not to the planning, tracking, analyzing, and managing of
level of a thesis. This is a required course for those their time and defects, to fit the needs of small-scale
students who choose not to write a thesis. program development. Students also study and use
Prerequisite: MSA 605. a team project process. The course provides a frame-
work for the application and analysis of managed
software engineering practices. Also discussed are
the latest common and practical processes used in
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industry. Students will work individually and as a group exercises related to software requirements
team to complete the course assignments. engineering tasks.
Prerequisite: Practical knowledge of a modern Corequisite: SE 500.
programming language such as Ada, C, C++, or Java.
SE 535
SE 505 User Interface Design and Evaluation
Model-Based Verification of Software 3 Credits
3 Credits This course provides an introduction to designing,
This course is concerned with engineering practices implementing, and evaluating human-computer
that use formalized models as a basis for analyzing interfaces of various types. The theoretical founda-
software artifacts. The course covers the key soft- tion for designing interfaces is complemented by
ware engineering skills required, surveys a variety practical classroom exercises and the design and
of techniques for model building and analysis, and development of a prototype in a team-based setting
includes sample problems and real-world systems using previously learned software engineering prin-
for discussion and analysis. Applications of the ciples. Students will become acquainted with the lit-
techniques in the requirements, design, and coding erature related to user interface design and with the
phases of software development are investigated. design of experiments for evaluating user interfaces.
Corequisite: SE 500 or consent from the instructor.
SE 545
SE 510 Specification and Design of Real-Time Systems
Software Project Management 3 Credits
3 Credits This course addresses basic concepts and methods
This course addresses management considerations in used in software specification and the design of
software systems development. It provides advanced real-time systems. The characteristics of real-time
material in software planning mechanisms for moni- systems and the role of software design in software
toring and controlling projects, and leadership and development are explored. The course reviews soft-
team building. ware design methods specifically suited for real-time
Corequisite: SE 500 or consent from the instructor. systems. Selected methods are analyzed and case
studies are used to illustrate the design process. The
course material may require research in real-time
SE 520 aspects of software design, laboratory experiments
Formal Methods for Software Engineering with software development tools and real-time
3 Credits development environment, and producing appropri-
A study of mathematical logic and proof techniques, ate reports.
discrete structures, and other mathematical topics Prerequisite: SE 500.
that are used in software engineering; the use of
formal methods in software specification; and an SE 550
overview of the use of formal methods throughout
the software life-cycle. Current Trends in Software Engineering
3 Credits
Prerequisite: Course in discrete mathematics or consent
from the instructor. Current techniques, methods, procedures, and para-
digms of software engineering are studied. Students
perform literature searches, collect data from soft-
SE 530 ware development experiments, and prepare written
Software Requirements Engineering and oral reports on current software engineering
3 Credits practices.
This course is concerned with the development, Prerequisite: SE 500.
definition, and management of requirements for a
software system or product. Topics include the soft- SE 555
ware requirements process, requirements elicitation,
requirements analysis, requirements specification, Object-Oriented Software Construction
requirements verification and validation, require- 3 Credits
ments management, and requirements standards This course addresses the basic concepts of object-
and tools. Students will participate in individual and oriented software development. It provides an
integrated view of subjects related to the different
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phases of software development using object-ori-

ented techniques. The course covers object-oriented SE 580
analysis and design (OOA/OOD), object-oriented Software Process Definition and Modeling
programming (OOP), and object-oriented testing 3 Credits
(OOT) techniques. Also covered in the course are This course provides students with the fundamental
object-oriented metrics and case studies in object- knowledge for software process definition and mod-
oriented software development. eling. Software process content includes a frame-
Prerequisites: SE 500, proficiency in use of modern OO work for process definition and modeling, process
programming languages such as Ada, C++, or Java. evaluation, enactment of processes, process tailoring,
and description of the process properties. Course
SE 565 projects include analysis of existing process and
design and modeling of new processes.
Concurrent and Distributed Systems
3 Credits Prerequisite: SE 500 or consent from the instructor.
The objective of this course is to teach principles of
software development for concurrent and distributed SE 585
systems. Specification, design, implementation, and Metrics and Statistical Methods for Software
performance evaluation techniques for concurrent Engineering
and distributed applications will be presented and 3 Credits
complemented by examples and practical exercises. This course is concerned with the topics of software
The various paradigms used for concurrent and measurement, statistical tools and methods, and
distributed systems, including high performance applied experimental design in software engineer-
clusters, along with the implementation issues for ing. Students will be introduced to the principles
each will be discussed. A survey of languages suit- and concepts relevant to measurement in software
able for implementing concurrent solutions will also engineering, including the representational theory
be covered. of measurement, collection, analysis, and validation
Prerequisite: SE 500 or consent of instructor. of data. Also studied are frameworks such as Goal-
Question-Metric and Quality Function Deployment
SE 575 paradigms for guiding measurement efforts. Also
Software Safety explored are the concepts of experimental design,
analysis of experiments, model building, ethics, and
3 Credits
presentation of experiments.
The objective of this course is to teach principles of
software development for safety and mission criti- Prerequisite: SE 500 or consent from the instructor.
cal systems. Safety-related specification, design, and
implementation techniques are described and illus- SE 590
trated by examples and practical exercises. Principles Graduate Seminar
and practices of safe software development, includ- 3 Credits
ing a survey of programming language and operat- This course is a study of the current advancements
ing system issues for implementing safety-related in a particular field of software engineering, as deter-
software are discussed. The course discusses safety mined by the instructor of the course. The course
requirements, hazard and risk analyses, fault toler- will focus on a different topic each term, depending
ance, basics of software reliability, and issues of on the varied interests of students, the graduate fac-
verification, validation, and certification. Various ulty, and the existing departmental research require-
safety standards and guidelines across application ments.
domain and selected tools supporting safety assur-
ance of software products are introduced. The course SE 610
material may require research in development of safe
systems, laboratory experiments with tools, and pro- Software Systems Architecture and Design
ducing appropriate reports. 3 Credits
This course is concerned with the principles and
Prerequisite: SE 500 or consent from the instructor.
concepts of engineering large software systems and
programs. Software architecture is an abstraction
of system details that helps in managing the inher-
ent complexity of software systems development.
Software architecture provides opportunities for
early evaluation of user needs, analysis of require-
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ments and design, and prediction of system prop- time systems. There is also discussion of verifying
erties. Architectural styles, views, notations, and software designs based on formal specifications.
description languages provide systematic frame- Prerequisite: SE 520 or consent from the instructor.
works for engineering decisions and design prac-
tices. The focus of the course is on advanced topics SE 690
related to software architecture practices, technolo-
gies, and artifacts. Students participate in individual Graduate Research Project
or group projects related to developing architectural 3 Credits
representations of software systems. This course provides the student with an opportu-
nity to pursue a topic area of special interest. The
Prerequisite: SE 530.
Graduate Research Project is an individual investiga-
tion or software development effort culminating in
SE 625 a formal written report, requisite artifacts, and an
Software Quality Engineering and Assurance oral presentation to the faculty. The focus is on an
3 Credits advanced topic in software engineering that may be
This course describes the overall approach to speci- theoretical or practical.
fying software quality, achieving quality, and map- Prerequisite: Consent from the instructor.
ping a quality specification into a set of engineering
activities. This course provides a framework for SE 696
understanding the application of software verifica-
tion and validation (V&V) processes and techniques Graduate Internship in Software Engineering
throughout the software development life cycle. The 1-3 Credits
course covers the economics of software quality and This course involves temporary professional or
provides a guide to organizing a project to achieve industrial work appointments made available to
quality both in terms of the software product and the students enrolled in graduate programs at the
software process. University. An internship provides graduate stu-
dents with an opportunity to extend their academic
Prerequisite: SE 530 or consent from the instructor.
endeavors through the application of the theories
and philosophies studied in the classroom to specific
SE 655 professional activities common to the workplace.
Performance Analysis of Real-Time Systems Internships are academic/professional activities
3 Credits coordinated by the University between participating
The objective of this course is to teach principles of organizations and a graduate student.
performance analysis of computer systems, with
a focus on real-time applications. Performance SE 697
modeling and analysis techniques are described Software Engineering Practicum
and illustrated by examples and practical exercises
3 Credits
using elements of mathematical statistics. Principles
The practicum is a capstone course that builds on
and practices of software development to achieve
the other core MSE courses. It consists of a faculty-
required or optimal performance, including design
mentored team software development project that
analysis and assessment of the implementation in
extends from concept to delivery. All phases of the
terms of works case execution time and schedulabil-
development life-cycle are included: requirements,
ity, will be addressed. An actual project in instru-
architecture, detailed design, implementation, and
mentation of software for performance evaluation is
verification and validation. Disciplined software
an essential element of this course.
engineering practices are used (for example, PSP,
Prerequisites: SE 500 or consent from the instructor, TSP, project management). Deliverables for the
plus knowledge of basic statistics. course are a validated functioning system, a compre-
hensive set of development artifacts, a final report,
SE 660 and a formal presentation.
Formal Methods for Concurrent and Real-Time Prerequisites: SE 510, SE 555, and SE 610, or
Systems permission from the instructor.
3 Credits
The course includes study of the formal specifica-
tion of reactive systems, temporal logic, and current
research in the specification of concurrent and real-
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SE 699 SYS 560

Special Topics in Software Engineering Introduction to Systems Engineering
1-3 Credits Management
Students may elect to perform a special, directed 3 Credits
analysis and/or independent study in an area of This course addresses the fundamental principles of
particular interest. The student should submit to the engineering management in the context of systems
department chair and graduate committee a detailed engineering and explores issues related to effective
proposal of the desired project and identify a faculty technical planning, scheduling and assessment of
sponsor. technical progress, and identifying the unique chal-
lenges of the technical aspects of complex systems
and systems of systems and ability to control them.
Systems Engineering Topics will include techniques for life cycle cost-
ing, performance measurement, modern methods
SYS 500 of effective engineering management, quality tools,
Systems Engineering quality management, configuration management,
concurrent engineering, risk management, functional
3 Credits
analysis, conceptual and detail design assessment,
This fast-paced course provides an overview of sys-
test evaluation, and systems engineering planning
tems engineering in the development of multidisci-
and organization, communication and SE manage-
plined systems. Topics address definition of systems,
ment tools and techniques. The course covers an
roles, and qualities of system engineers, principles of
examination of processes and methods to identify,
systems thinking, and management of the total sys-
control, audit, and track the evolution of system
tem life cycle (from birth to death). The basic frame-
characteristics throughout the system life cycle.
work spans user need and concept development,
The course includes the development of a Systems
through development and deployment, and ulti-
Engineering Management Plan, Integrated Master
mately to phase-out and disposal. Emphasis is on the
Schedule and/or Integrated Master Plan.
total “system view” including system requirements
and their traceability, reliability, maintainability, sys-
tem support, interfaces, cost, schedule, optimization, SYS 610
and trades as they affect total system performance, System Architecture Design and Modeling
fulfillment of user needs, and impact the operational 3 Credits
environment. The course also addresses ancillary This course is focused on concepts and techniques
concerns including characteristics of contract types, for architecting systems and the process of develop-
and legal and ethical considerations. ing and evaluating architectures. The course includes
Prerequisites: Matrix/vector algebra, differential and generating a functional, physical and operational
integral calculus, introductory probability and statistics. architecture from a top level operations concept for
the allocation and derivation of component-level
SYS 530 requirements. Variety of modeling and analysis
approaches will be discussed as well as the genera-
System Requirements Analysis and Modeling tion of analyzable architecture models for evaluating
3 Credits the behavior and performance of candidate system
This course is concerned with the development, defi- concepts. Additional topics include interface design;
nition, and management of requirements for system architecture frameworks; enterprise engineering;
or product. Topics include the system requirements design for reliability, maintainability, usability, sup-
process, requirements elicitation techniques, alterna- portability, producibility, disposability, and life
tive requirements analysis techniques, requirements cycle costs; validation and verification of systems
specification, requirements verification and valida- architecture; the analysis of complexity; methods of
tion, requirements management, and requirements decomposition and re-integration; trade-offs between
standards and tools. Issues such as stakeholder optimality and reusability; the effective application
identification, risk analysis, trade off analysis as it of COTS; and practical heuristics for developing
relates to the requirements will be covered. good architectures. Specialized areas of design and
architecture may be addressed, such as spacecraft
design, design of net centric systems, or smart engi-
neering systems architecture.
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SYS 625 SYS 690
System Quality Assurance Systems Engineering Project
3 Credits 3 Credits
This course presents the managerial and mathemati- This course consists of a project in systems engineer-
cal principles and techniques of planning, organizing that the student will undertake at the conclusion
ing, controlling and improving the quality, safety, of the academic coursework for this program. It will
reliability and supportability of a system throughout culminate in a written document on a project chosen
the system life cycle. The course focuses on the and carried out by the student under the guidance
importance of structuring and controlling integration of the student’s Capstone Project Committee. The
and test activities. Topics include establishing a base- project will be expected to demonstrate the student’s
line control during the integration and test phases; mastery of his topic, and must be of a quality suit-
cognitive systems engineering and the human-sys- able for publication
tems integration in complex systems environments;
establishment of criteria for planning tests; the deter-
mination of test methods; subsystem and system test
requirements; formal methodologies for measuring
test coverage; sufficiency for test completeness; and
development of formal test plans to demonstrate
compliance. Also covered are methods of developing
acceptance test procedures for evaluating supplier
products. The quality related topics including fit-
ness for use, quality costs, quality planning, statisti-
cal quality control, experimental design for quality
improvement, concurrent engineering, continuous
improvement and quality programs such as ISO
9001:2000, ISO 14001, CMMI, Malcolm Baldridge
and TQM. Reliability related topics covered include
reliability prediction using discrete and continuous
distribution models. Supportability related topics
include system supportability engineering methods,
tools, and metrics and the development and opti-
mization of specific elements of logistic support.
Quality and safety is a key theme throughout the
course.
SYS 660
Organizational Systems Management
3 Credits
This course introduces concepts of organizational
management and leadership, which are approached
from a systems and complex systems perspective
to explain the behavior of systems. Focus areas will
include strategic management, organizational trans-
formation, and organizational environments. Models
will be drawn from a variety of areas including mar-
keting, finance, organizational behavior, and strate-
gic and operational management.
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Faculty and Administration

Officials of the University
Johnson, John P.
President; Professor, College of Arts and Sciences.
B.A. and M.S., Florida State University; Ph.D., Kent State University.
Ayers Jr., Francis H. Montplaisir, Daniel E.

Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Prescott Vice President, Institutional Advancement. B.A., University of
Campus. B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Central Florida; M.S., Indiana Wesleyan University.
University; M.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University;
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University. Murray, Michael O.
General Counsel. J.D., Indiana University School of Law.
Frederick-Recascino, Christina Watret, John
Vice President for Research and Assistant to the President;
Professor of Human Factors and Systems. B.A., State University Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Worldwide.
of New York; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Rochester. B.Sc., Heriot-Watt University; M.S. and Ph.D., Texas A&M
University; P-ASEL
Heist, Richard H. Weekes, Eric
Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Daytona
Beach Campus; Professor of Engineering. B.A., Catawba College; Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. B.S., New York
Ph.D., Purdue University; P-ASEL. Institute of Technology; M.B.A., New York University.
McReynolds, Irene
Vice President, Human Resources. B.S., Bryant College;
M.B.A./A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Legend
Letter designations for aviation qualifications are as follows:
A – Airplane ME – Multi-Engine WE – Designated Written Examiner
D
C – Commercial Pilot SE – Single-Engine HTA – Heavier Than Air
G – Glider A&P – Airframe and Powerplant IGI – Instrument Ground Instructor
H – Helicopter Maintenance Technician LTA – Lighter Than Air
I – Instrument AGI – Advanced Ground Instructor SME – Single- and Multi-Engine
L – Land ATP – Airline Transport Pilot FCC – Federal Communication
P – Private Pilot BGI – Basic Ground Instructor Commission
S – Seaplane CFI – Certified Flight Instructor FE – Flight Engineer
AD – Aircraft Dispatcher CTO – Control Tower Operations AC – Advanced Graduate Credit
IA – Inspection Authorization DME – Designated Mechanic Examiner
Daytona Beach Academic Administration

Howland, James Bazargan, Massoud
Professor of Mathematics and Chair, Department of Mathematics, Professor of Production Operations and Chair, Department of
College of Arts and Sciences. M.S., California Institute of Management, Marketing, and Operations, College of Business. B.Sc.,
Technology; Ph.D., University of Calfornia, Berkley. University of Manchester, U.K.; M.Sc., University of Lancaster,
Barbie, Donna J. U.K.; Ph.D., University of New South Wales, Australia.
Professor of Humanities and Communication and Chair, Department Boquet, Albert J.
of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences. Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Human Factors
B.S., Mary University; M.A., North Dakota State University; and Systems, College of Arts and Sciences. B.A., Nicholls
Ph.D., Emory University. State University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Southern
Mississippi.
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Brady, Tim Martin, William A.

Professor of Doctoral Studies and Dean of the College of Aviation. Professor of Safety Science; Interim Chair, Department of Applied
B.S.,Troy State University; M.S., Abilene Christian University; Aviation Sciences, College of Aviation. B.S. and M.A.S., Embry-
Ph.D., St. Louis University; ATP-MEL; C-SEL. Riddle Aeronautical University; ATPMEL; CE-500; C-H;
Byrnes, Kenneth ASEL-I; CFI-ASMEL&IA; AGI; IGI.
Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science and Chair, Department Mirmirani, Maj Dean
of Flight, College of Aviation. B.A. and M.B.A., Embry-Riddle Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Dean of the College of
Aeronautical University; AGI, IGI, CFI, CFII, MEI. Engineering. B.S., Tehran Polytechnic, Iran; M.S. and Ph.D.,
Eslami, Habib University of California, Berkeley.
Professor and Chair, Department of Aerospace Engineering, College Olivero, John J.
of Engineering. B.S., Iran University of Science and Technology; Professor of Physics and Chair, Department of Physical Sciences,
M.S., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., Old Dominion University. College of Arts and Sciences. B.S., Florida State University; M.S.,
Grams, William F. College of William and Mary; Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Professor of Mathematics and Dean of the College of Arts and Petree, Daniel L.
Sciences. B.A. and M.S., University of North Dakota; M.S. and Professor of Management and Dean of the College of Business.
Ph.D., Florida State University. B.S.B.A. and M.B.A., Rockhurst College; Ph.D., University of
Grant, Christopher D. Kansas School of Business.
Professor of Civil Engineering; Associate Dean and Chair, Reinholtz, Charles
Department of Freshman Engineering, College of Engineering. B.S. Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Chair, Department
and M.E., University of Louisville; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of of Mechanical, Civil, and Engineering Sciences, College of
Technology; Registered Professional Engineer. Engineering. B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., University of Florida.
Hampton, Steve Rhoades, Dawna L.
Professor of Doctoral Studies and Associate Dean for Research, Professor of Strategy and Associate Dean, Research and Graduate
College of Aviation. B.S. and M.B.A./A., Embry-Riddle Studies, College of Business. B.A., University of Alabama,
Aeronautical University; Ed.D., Nova University; Huntsville; M.P.A., University of Washington; Ph.D.,
C-ASMELIA; CFI-ASME-LA; AGI; A&P. University of Houston.
Hickey, Michael P. Richey, Franklin D.
Professor of Physics and Associate Dean, College of Arts and Professor of Doctoral Studies and Associate Dean, College of
Sciences. B.Sc. and Ph.D., Latrobe University. Aviation. M.B.A., Pepperdine University; D.B.A., Nova
Howland, James Southeastern University; ATP-ASMEL; AGI; IGI.
Professor of Mathematics and Chair, department of Mathematics, Stolzer, Alan J.
College of Arts and Sciences. M.S., California Institute of Professor of Doctoral Studies and Chair, Department of Doctoral
Technology; Ph.D., University of California, Berkley. Studies, College of Aviation. B.S., College of the Ozarks; M.A.S.,
Kain, Geoffrey Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Ph.D., Indiana State
Professor of Humanities and Communication; Director of the Honors University.
Program, College of Arts and Sciences. B.A. and M.A., Rosary Williams, Michael J.
College; Ph.D., Idaho State University. Professor of Management and Chair, Department of Economics,
Kelly, Robert, Lt. Col., U.S. Army Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, and Information
Professor of Military Science and Chair, Army ROTC. B.S., Systems, College of Business. B.S. and M.A.M., Embry-Riddle
University of Scranton; M.B.A., Lehigh University. Aeronautical University; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University;
A&P; DME.
Leary, Mark, Captain, U.S. Navy
Professor of Naval Science and Chair, Naval ROTC. B.A., Clark Wilson, Timothy A.
University; M.A. Naval War College; M.P.A., University of Professor of Computer Engineering and Chair, Department of
Massachusetts, Amherst. Electrical, Computer, Software, and Systems Engineering, College
of Engineering. B.S., M.S. and D.Sc., Massachusetts Institute of
Luxion, Stephen P, COL U.S. Air force
Technology. Registered Professional Engineer.
Professor of Aerospace Studies and Chair, Air Force ROTC, College
of Arts and Sciences. M.A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University.
Macchiarella, Nickolas D.
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Aeronautical Science,
College of Aviation. B.S., University of Central Florida; M.
Ed., University of Louisianna; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern
University; C-MEH-I; ASEL; AGI.
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Administration
UNIVERSITY Young, Brandon
Executive Director, Human Resources.
Bixler, Cynthia B.S. and M.B.A., University of Central Florida.
Chief Information Officer.
A.S., Daytona Beach Community College. DAYTONA BEACH
Brazis, Leonard
Director, Strategic Planning. Adams, Robert
B.S. and M.B.A.A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Director, Undergraduate Admissions.
Berg, Michele B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Executive Director, Alumni Relations Armstrong-Cadenhead, Cherie L.
A.S., Rosebank Bible College; Cert. Ed., University of Bursar, Student Financial Services.
Johannesburg, South Africa. B.S., Lasalle University.
Deslauriers, Faith W. Bailey, Nancee
University Director, Veterans Affairs. Associate Vice President, Student Affairs.
Franco, Maria B.F.A. and M.F.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., University of
Director, Institutional Research. Florida.
B.S. and M.S., University of Central Florida. Bell, Paul
Hunt, Joni Associate Dean of Students.
Director of Government Relations. B.S., University of North Carolina, Wilmington; M.Ed.,
B.S. and M.A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. University of Georgia.
Jackson, Susan Bishop, Donald C.
Director of Internal Audit. Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Financial
Aid.
Lloyd, Vanessa B.A. and M.A., University of Notre Dame.
Director, Disability Student Services.
B.S., Bethune-Cookman College; M.S.T.M., Embry-Riddle Bloom, Linda B.
Aeronautical University. Director, Counseling Center and Orientation Services.
B.A. and M.S., Indiana University.
Manning, Linda
University Controller. Bridger, Maureen
B.S. and M.P.A., Northern Illinois University; CPA. Director, Health Services.
B.S., Wagner College; M.Ed., Stetson University; RN-C.
McCune, Dan
University Safety Officer. Casey, Anne Marie
B.S., New York University; M.S., Chapman College; ATP; Director, Hunt Library
CE-500. M.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Mitchell, Frances Clevenger, Aaron
Executive Director of Finance and Business. Director, Student Activities.
B.S., Rollins College. B.A. and M.A., University of Central Florida.
Ridder, Steven G. Cunningham, James M.
Director, Athletics and Head Basketball Coach Professor of Humanities and Communication and Associate Vice
B.S., Berea College; M.S., Eastern Kentucky University. President for Academics.
B.A., University of Vermont; M.A.T. and M.A., Stetson
Roach, Richard D. University; Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University.
Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness.
B.A., University of Houston; M.Div. and D.Min., Southwestern Downes, Catherine S.
Baptist Theological Seminary. Associate Dean of Students.
B.S. and M.S., Radford University.
Rollins, John E.
Director, Academic Performance Studies. Dryden, Barbara
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; M.A., University Director, Financial Aid
of Central Florida; C-H; P-ASEL; P-G. B.A., University of Central Florida.
Scott-Kollar, Lisa Goonan, James l.
Executive Director, Career Services. Director, Graduate and International Admissions.
B.S. and M.S.A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; B.S. and M.B.A., University of Scranton.
C-MEL-I.
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Hilgers, Thomas F. Parsons, Kathryn

Director, Housing and Residence Life. Director, Student Employment.
B.A., Covenant College; M.A. and Ed.S., Appalachian State A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
University. Taylor, Sonja K.
Kruse, Valerie Dean of Students.
Director, Records and Registration. B.A., Valdosta State College; M.Ed., Auburn University.
Mannix, Kevin Waterhouse, Shirley
Director of Campus Safety. Senior Director, Academic Excellence and Innovation.
A.A.S., Corning Community College; B.S., State University of B.S., University of Georgia; M.S., University of Central Florida;
New York; M.S., University of Rochester. Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University.
Mead, Ward Whitmer, Leslie
Director of Administration. Director, Intramural and Recreational Sports.
B.S. and B.A., University of Florida. B.S., Kent State University; M.S., H.P.E.R., and M.Ed., Indiana
Nicols, Richard University.
Executive Director, Student Academic Support. Zwegers, David
B.A., University of Central Florida; M.E.D., University of Director, Aviation Safety
Florida. B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; C-ASMEL;
Oakley-Paulik, Cindy CFII-IA.
Director, Women's Center.
B.A. and M.A., University of Florida.
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Daytona Beach Campus Faculty

College of Arts and Sciences Chivington, Kevin D., Capt., U.S. Air Force
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, Air Force ROTC. B.A.,
Aggarwal, Nirmal Miami University; M.B.A., Touro University.
Professor of Mathematics. M.S., Ohio University; Ed.D., Florida Cole, Giovanni, Capt., U.S. Army
Atlantic University. Assistant Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC. B.S.,
Aufdenberg, Jason Wayland Baptist University; M.E.D., Touro University
Assistant Professor of Physical Sciences. Ph.D., Arizona State International.
University. Collins, Jan S.
Barjatya, Aroh Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Embry-Riddle
Assistant Professor of Physical Sciences. Ph.D., Utah State Aeronautical University; M.A., University of Central Florida;
University. P-ASEL.
Berhane, Bereket H. Craft, Stephen
Assistant Professor of Physics. M.S., M.S., and Ph.D., Georgia Associate Professor of Social Sciences. M.A., Ohio University;
Institute of Technology. Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Bishop, Charles W. Custureri, Mary
Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., Stockton State University; Instructor of Humanaites and Communications. B.A., M.Ed. and
M.S., University of Central Florida. Ph.D., Florida Atlantic Univesity
Blickensderfer, Elizabeth L. Detore-Nakamura, Joanne
Associate Professor of Human Factors and Systems. B.S., University Associate Professor of Humanities and Communication. B.S., Utica
of Nebraska at Kearney; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Central College of Syracuse University; M.A., College of St. Rose;
Florida. Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.
Bonilla, Heather Doherty, Shawn M.
Instructor of Mathematics. M.A., University of Central Florida. Associate Professor of Human Factors and Systems. B.A.,
Bourov, Geuorgui Macalester College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Illinois,
Visiting Assistant Professor of Physical Sciences. M.A. and Ph.D., Urbana-Champaign.
University of Central Florida. Dorn, Glenn J.
Bradshaw, Amy A. Associate Professor of Social Sciences. B.A., Ohio Wesleyan
Assistant Professor of Human Factors and Systems. B.S., Stetson University; M.A. and Ph.D., Ohio State University.
University; M.S., Nova Southeastern University. Douglass, Clare
Butler, Robert, Capt., U.S. Air Force Assistant Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences. M.A. and
Assistant Professor of Military Science, Air Force ROTC. B.S., Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Charleston.
Wayland Baptist University; M.E.D., Touro University Drakunov, Sergey
International. Professor of Physical Sciences. Ph.D., Institute of Control
Butler, Shelley, Capt., U.S. Air Force Sciences.
Assistant Professor of Military Science, Air Force ROTC. B.S., Drullion, Frederique
Wayland Baptist University; M.E.D., Touro University Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B., Lycee Montaigne; M.,
International. University of Marseille; Ph.D., French National Aerospace
Camara, Mohamed S. Research Establishment.
Associate Professor of Social Sciences. Ph.D., Northwestern Edson, Paul
University. Associate Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences. A.B.,
Cameron, David L. California State University; Ph.D., Indiana University.
Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of Colorado; Edwards, Deborah
Ph.D., Colorado State University. Instructor of Mathematics. M.S., Nova Southeastern University.
Campbell, Sandra Emerson, Ronald, Command Sgt. Maj., U.S. Army
Visiting Instructor of Mathematics. B.A., Troy State University; (Retired)
M.S., State University of New York. Assistant Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC. A.A.,
Carney, Jennifer Excelsior College.
Instructor of Humanities. B.A., Flagler College; M.A., Stetson Erdman, Peter W.
University. Professor of Physics. B.S., University of Colorado; Ph.D.,
Chakrabarti, Sharmistha University of Pittsburgh.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A. and M.S., University of Finneran, William, Lt., U.S. Navy.
Calcutta; M.S., Clemson University. Assistant Professor of Naval Science, Naval ROTC. B.S., Embry-
Riddle Aeronautical University.
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Fleck Jr., Robert C. Krom, Dean, Capt. U.S. Marines

Professor of Physics. B.S., University of Florida; M.A., University Assistamt Professor of Naval Science, Naval ROTC. B.S., Embry-
of South Florida; Ph.D., University of Florida. Riddle Aeronautical University.
Fogle, Sarah D. Lamothe, John
Professor of Humanities and Communication. B.A. and M.A., Instructor of Humanities. M.A., Pennsylvania State University.
University of Florida. Lear, Ashley
Foroughi, Bahram M. Assistant Professor of Humanities and Communication. M.A.,
Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S. and M.A.S., Embry- Wake Forest University; Ph.D., University of Houston.
Riddle Aeronautical University; A&P. Leary, Mark, Capt. U.S. Navy
French, Jon Professor of Naval Science, Naval ROTC. B.A., Clark University;
Professor of Human Factors and Systems. B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., M.P.A., University of Massachusetts; M.A., Naval War College.
Colorado State University. Lee, Charles A.
Gachett, troy, Lt. U.S.Navy Visiting Assistant Professor of Physical Sciences. M.B.A., Embry-
Assistant Professor of Naval Science, Naval ROTC. B.S., Southern Riddle Aeronautical University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of
University and A & M College. Texas, Austin.
Gilliam, Anthony, Capt. U.S.Air Force Liu, Alan Z.
Assistant Professor of Military Sciencec, Air Force ROTC. B.S. and Associate Professor of Engineering Physics. Ph.D., University of
M.A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical university. Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Glassman, Steve Liu, Dahai
Professor of Humanities and Communication. B.A., Kansas Associate Professor of Human Factors and Systems. Ph.D.,
University; M.F.A., Vermont College. University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Glenn, Jason, Capt., U.S. Air Force Liu, Hong
Assistant Professor of Military Science, Air Force ROTC. B.A., Associate Professor of Computing and Mathematics. B.S., Hunan
Faulkner University; M.B.A., Touro University International. Normal University; Ph.D., University of Arkansas.
Hobgood, Harold, Capt., U.S. Air Force Lombardo, Gerard
Assistant Professor of Military Science, Air Force ROTC. B.S., Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S., State College of New
University of Southern Maine; M.S., Central Michigan York, New Paltz; M.S., University of Central Florida; M.S.,
University. SUNY, New Paltz.
Holleran, Stephen MacKunis, William
Instructor of Mathematics. B.S., Wake FOresy University; M.S., Assistant Professor of Engineering Physics. B.S. and M.S., Florida
Monmouth College Atlantic University; Ph.D., University of Florida.
Hughes, John M. Mancas, Ciprian
Associate Professor of Engineering Physics. B.S., Embry-Riddle Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.,
Aeronautical University; Ph.D., Dartmouth College. University of Central Florida.
Jacobs, Carol Master, Steve
Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S. and M.S., State Assistant Professor of Humanities and Communications. M.S.J.,
University of New York, Stony Brook. Medill School of Journalism.
Jacobs, Elliott W. Mathis, John E.
Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S., State University of New Associate Professor of Physical Sciences. B.S., Central Michigan
York, Stony Brook; M.S. and Ph.D., Adelphi University. University; M.S., Purdue University; M.A. and Ph.D.,
Kaba, Ibrahima K. University of Tennessee; P-ASEL.
Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., McGreevy, Timothy
Louisiana Tech University. Assistant Professor of Physical Sciences. B.S., Embry-Riddle
Kayser, Roger Aeronautical University; M.S., University of Central Florida.
Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S. and M.A., University of McKisson, John E.
Florida. Assistant Professor of Engineering Physics. B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E.,
Khanal, Harihar University of Florida.
Associate Professor of Mathematics. Ph.D., University of Middendorf, Marilyn
Tennessee. Associate Professor of Humanities and Communication. B.A.,
Koller, Lynn University of Cincinnati; M.A. and Ph.D., University of
Assistant Professor of Communication. M.A. and Ph.D., Wisconsin, Madison.
University of Central Florida. Mishoe, Margaret
Kring, Jason P. Assistant Professor of Humanities and Communications. B.A.,
Assistant Professor of Human Factors and Systems. B.A., Coastal Carolina University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of
University of Colorado, Boulder; M.S., Emporia State South Carolina.
University; Ph.D., University of Central Florida.
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Mosca, Joseph Ross, David

Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S., Polytechnic Institute of Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Purdue University, West
Brooklyn; M.S., Manhattan College. Lafayette; M.A., University of Kentucky.
Muskett, Stephen, Lt. Col., U.S. Army Rumler, Seth, Lt., U.S. Navy
Assistant Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC. B.A., Assistant Professor of Naval Science, Naval ROTC. B.S., Montana
University of Central Florida. State University.
Neville, Kelly Sajjadi, Shahrdad
Associate Professor of Human Factors and Systems. M.A. and Professor of Mathematics. B.Sc. and Ph.D., Coventry University.
Ph.D., William Marsh Rice University. Salmons, Phyllis A.
Nykyri, Katariina Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., Appalachian State University;
Associate Professor of Physics. M.S. and Ph.D., University of M.A.C.T., Auburn University; BGI; P-ASEL; Dispatcher.
Alaska. Sanzenbacher, Richard
Ojeda, Martin, Maj., U.S. Army Professor of Humanities and Communication. M.A., Eastern
Assistant Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC. B.A., Michigan University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University.
Canisius College; M.B.A., Webster University. Schlieper, Reinhold
O'Reilly, Dermot Associate Professor of Humanities and Communication. B.A., Texas
Visiting Assistant Professor of Physical Sciences. Ph.D., City Christian University; M.A. and Ph.D., Ball State University.
University of New York. Searcy, Libbie
Oxley, Robert Assistant Professor of Communication. B.A., Flagler College;
Professor of Humanities and Communication. B.A., Ohio Wesleyan M.F.A., Bowling Green State University; Ph.D., Western
University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Michigan University.
Palermo, Kristin, Capt., U.S. Army Shoopman, James
Assistant Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC. B.A., Assistant Professor of Humanities and Communication. M.Div.,
Norwich University. New Orleans Seminary; Ph.D., Florida State University.
Perez, Michael Sivjee, Gulamabas
Instructor of Humanities and Social Science. B.A., Georgia State Professor of Physics. M.A. and Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University.
University; M.A., Florida State University. Smith, Timothy
Porter, Lynnette R. Assistant Professor of Mathematics. Ph.D., Florida Institute of
Associate Professor of Humanities and Communication. B.A., Technology.
Ball State University; M.A. and Ph.D., Bowling Green State Snively, Jonathon
University. Assistant Professor of Engineering Physics. B.S., Elizabethtown
Pratt, Alan College; M.S. and Ph.D., The Pennsylvanis State University.
Professor of Humanities and Communication. B.A. and M.A., Sorbo, Eric C., Maj., U.S. Air Force
University of West Florida; Ph.D., Florida State University. Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, Air Force ROTC. B.A.,
Pratt, Bonnie Hawaii University; M.S., Bellevue University.
Instructor of Humanities and Communication. B.A. and M.A., Spradlin, Gregory S.
Florida State University. Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Siena College; M.A. and
Raghavan, Jayathi S. Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Associate Professor of Computing and Mathematics. M.S. and Straubel, Linda H.
Ph.D., Washington State University. Associate Professor of Humanities and Communications. B.A.,
Ray, David, Capt., U.S. Air Force Syracuse University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Wisconsin,
Assistant Professor of Military Science, Air Force ROTC. B.S., Milwaukee.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; M.A., Touro University Thomas, David, Capt. U.S. Navy
International. Assistant Professor of Naval Science, Naval ROTC. B.S., Georgia
Reyhanoglu, Mahmut Institute of Technology; M.B.A., Webster University.
Professor of Engineering Physics. M.S., Ohio State University; Vaden, Eric
M.S. and Ph.D., University of Michigan. Assistant Professor of Human Factors and Systems. B.S., University
Reynolds, Anthony of Florida; M.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Associate Professor of Physics. B.A., University of California, Vickers, Thomas
Santa Cruz; M.S. and Ph.D., University of California, Los Assistant Professor of Humanities and Communication. Ed.S. and
Angeles. Ed.D., Florida Atlantic University.
Reynolds, Mark Vogue, Joseph, Maj., U.S. Army
Associate Professor of Physics. B.S. University of California, Assistant Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC. B.S. and
Santa Cruz; M.S. and Ph.D., University of California, Los M.E.D., University of Alabama.
Angeles.
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Vuille, Charles Cutrer, Daniel

Associate Professor of Physics. B.A. and B.S., Florida State Assistant Professor of Homeland Security. B.S., Excelsior College;
University; M.A., Indiana University; M.S. and Ph.D., M.A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
University of Florida. Dedmon, Stephen V.
Welch, Sherry M., Capt., U.S. Air Force Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S., Embry-Riddle
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, Air Force ROTC. B.A., Aeronautical University; J.D., Nova Southeastern University;
University of West Florida; M.A., Webster University. C-ASEL; SES; MEL-IA; G; CFI.
Wiita-Dillon, Janet Donahue, Charles P.
Instructor of Socail Science. B.A., M.A. and Ph.D., SUNY at Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S., Marquette
Stoney Brook University; M.A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University;
Zeigler, Stephen M. ATPAMEL; B-727; C-ASMEL-I; CFI-ASMEL-IA; AGI; IGI; AD.
Associate Professor of Humanities and Communication. B.A., Wake Erickson, Lance
Forest University; Ph.D., Saint Louis University. Professor of Space Science Studies. B.S., Sonoma State University;
Ph.D., University of Florida; C-ASMEL-ASMES-I; CFI-ASMES-
IA; AGI; IGI.
College of Aviation Esser, David
Barry, Randell J. Professor of Aeronautical Science. A.S., B.S., and M.A.S., Embry-
Associate Professor of Meteorology. B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., State Riddle Aeronautical University; Ph.D., Capella University;
University of New York, Albany. ATP-AMEL; A-319/320; C-ASMEL-IA; CFI-ASMEL-I; AGI;
IGI; AD.
Beneigh, Ted
Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S. and M.A.S., Embry-Riddle Fontaine, Gregory A.
Aeronautical University; ATP-ASEL; CASMEL-I; CFI- Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S. and M.A.S.,
ASMEL-I; AGI; IGI; ASMEL-IA. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; C-ASMEL-I; CFI-
ASMEL-I; AGI; IGI; AD.
Bonner, John C.
Assistant Professor of Homeland Security. M.S., University of Friedenzohn, Daniel
Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science. M.A. and J.D.,
Central Florida.
Syracuse University.
Brannen, James
Assistant Professor and Director of Saint Lucie County Aerospace
Friend, Mark A.
Professor of Applied Aviation Sciences, College of Aviation. B.S.,
Institute. J.D., University of Baltimore.
M.S., and Ed.D., West Virginia University.
Brickhouse, Anthony T.
Assistant Professor of Safety Science. B.S. and M.A.S., Embry-
Gallup III, Frederick S.
Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S., U.S. Naval
Riddle Aeronautical University.
Academy; M.A., Webster College.
Campbell, Stewart
Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S. and M.A.S.,
Griffin, John R.
Associate Professor of Air Traffic Management. B.S. and M.S.,
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Ed.D., Nova
Candiani, Karen Southeastern University.
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Institute. M.S., New Jersey
Technical Institute.
Griffith, Randy R.
Associate Professor of Aerospace Electronics. B.S. and M.B.A./A.,
Clark III, Joseph F. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; FCC General
Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S., University Radiotelephone Operators License; A&P.
of Florida; M.A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University;
C-ASMEL-IA; CFI-ASME-LA.
Guinn, Thomas A.
Assistant Professor of Applied Meteorology. B.S., Iowa State
Coleman, E. Nolan University; M.S. and Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Professor of Aerospace Electronics. B.S., Southern Illinois
University; M.A., Central Michigan University; FCC General
Halleran, Michele
Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science. M.S., Embry-Riddle
Radiotelephone Operators License with Radar Endorsement;
Aeronautical University.
FAA Repairman Certificate.
Coman, Mike Harmon, Glenn
Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S., East Carolina
Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S., U.S. Air Force
University; M.S., Vanderbilt University; ATP-MEL; C-ASEL&S;
Academy; M.A., Central Michigan University.
CFIASMEL; B-737; CL65; BA-4100.
Coyne, William B.
Associate Professor of Air Traffic Management. B.S., Phillips
Herbster, Christopher G.
Associate Professor of Meteorology. B.S., State University of New
University; M.A.M., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University;
York, Stony Brook; M.S. and Ph.D., Florida State University.
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University.
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Hershorin, Paul A. Murphy, Leo

Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S., Tusculum Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science, Director of
College; M.P.A., Western Michigan University. Choctawhatchee Aerospace Institute. B.A., Holy Cross College;
Howell, Cass M.A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S., Troy State University; Neal, George A.
M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ed.D., University of Assistant Professor of Aerospace Electronics. B.S. and M.S.,
Southern California; C-ASMELIA; CFI-ASE. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; 14 CFL Part 145 FAA
Kirton, Thomas M. Repairman Certificate, FCC General Radiotelephone License
Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S., North Georgia College; with Radar Endorsement; FCC Amateur Extra License and
M.A.S. and M.B.A./A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; P-SEL.
ATP-MEL; C-ASEL&S; CFIASMEL&IA; DC-3; CE500; P-G; O'Toole, Michael
AGI; IGI; DPE. Associate Professor of Applied Aviation Sciences. B.S. and
Klemm, Margaret F. M.A., Western Michigan University; M.S., Northern Illinois
Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science. Ph.D., University of University; Ph.D., University of Illinois, Chicago.
New Orleans; ATP-AMEL; CE500; BE40; C-ASEL&SI, H, G; Owen, Robert C.
CFI-ASMEL-I, H; AGI; IGI. Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.A. and M.A., University of
Kohlruss, William A. California, Los Angeles; M.A. and Ph.D., Duke University;
Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S. and M.A.S., Command Pilot.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; ATPAMEL; B-737; Parkman, A. Keith
C-ASEL; CFI-ASME-IA; AGI; IGI; AD. Associate Professor of Air Traffic Management. B.S. and M.A.S.,
Lanicci, John M. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Associate Professor of Applied Meteorology. B.S., Manhattan Pickering, Michael A.
College; B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University. Associate Professor of Doctoral Studies. Ph.D., University of
Lauth, Martin Idaho.
Assistant Professor of Air Traffic Management. B.S., Florida Raffel, Robert T.
International University; M.A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Associate Professor of Homeland Security. B.A., New York
University. University; J.D., University of Maryland.
Marnane, Janet Ramsay, James D.
Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science. M.A., Naval War Professor of Homeland Security. B.S., M.A., and Ph.D., University
College. of Wisconsin.
McGuirk, Gregory Rigby, Kevin T.
Associate Professor of Air Traffic Management. B.A. and M.A., Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S., University
Hood College; J.D. and LL.M., University of Baltimore School of Central Florida; M.A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
of Law. University; Ed.S., University of West Florida.
McNally, Lou Rinkinen, Clyde
Assistant Professor of Applied Meteorology. B.A., Lyndon State Assistant Professor of Air Traffic Management. B.S., Weber State
College; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Maine. University; M.S.A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Meigs, Christian Rogers, Rodney
Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S. and M.A.S., Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S., Massachusetts Institute of
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; ATP; CFI; CFII; MEI. Technology; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Virginia; M.S. and
Metscher, Donald S. Ph.D., University of Central Florida; AGI; IGI.
Associate Professor of Applied Aviation Sciences. B.S. and Rounseville, Pete
M.B.A./A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; M.S., Troy Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S., State University
State University; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University; P-SEL. of New York; M.A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University;
Moren, Charles R. MP-MEL; C-ASEL-H-I.
Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S. and M.A.S., Schaum, Debbie M.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; ATPAMEL B-737; Associate Professor of Meteorology. B.S., University of Missouri;
C-ASEL; CFI-ASME-IA. M.A., Webster University.
Mosher, Frederick R. Sharp, Susan E.
Associate Professor of Meteorology. B.S., University of Maryland; Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S. and M.Ed.,
M.S. and Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison. Northeast Louisiana University; C-ASMEL-IA; CFI-ASME-LA.
Muller, Bradley M. Smith, Guy
Associate Professor of Meteorology. B.S., San Jose University; M.S. Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S., Purdue
and Ph.D., Florida State University. University; M.A., Salve Regina University; Ed.D., Montana
State University.
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Smith, Marvin Hays, Lee F.

Professor of Air Traffic Management. B.Sc., Oregon State Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management. B.S. and
University; M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma; Ed.D., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University; D.B.A., Argosy
Nova University; CTO. University.
Snow, Mary M. Knabe, Rudolf E.M.
Associate Professor of Meteorology. B.A. and M.S., Western Associate Professor of Air Cargo Operations. B.A., Karl Marx
Kentucky University; Ph.D., Indiana State University; P-SEL. University; B.S. and M.A., Middle Tennessee State University;
Snow, Richard C-ASMEL-I; AD.
Associate Professor of Meteorology. B.S. and M.S., Western Kornecki, Lucyna
Kentucky University; Ph.D., Indiana State University. Assistant Professor of Economics. M.A. and Ph.D., Academy of
Stratechuk, Taras Economy, Krakow, Poland.
Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S. and M.A.S., Ledgerwood, John
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Assistant Professor of Accounting. M.S., University of Central
Triplett, Randall L. Florida.
Assistant Professor of Air Traffic Management. B.S., Embry-Riddle Oum, Tae
Aeronautical University; M.A., George Washington University. Distinguished Professor of Transportation. Ph.D., University of
Vosbury, Peter A. British Columbia, Canada.
Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.A., Florida Technological Raghavan, Vedapuri
University; M.Ed., University of Central Florida; A&P. Associate Professor of Finance. Ph.D., Washington State
Westbrooks, Charles L. University.
Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S. and M.Ed., Reynolds, Rosemarie
Middle Tennessee State University. Associate Professor of Management. B.B.A., University of North
Wiggins, Michael E. Florida; M.A., University of Florida; M.A., University of South
Professor of Aeronautical Science. B.S. and M.B.A./A., Embry- Florida.
Riddle Aeronautical University; Ed.D., Oklahoma State Tacker, Thomas
University; ATP-AMEL; B757/767; C-ASEL; CFI-ASME-IA; Professor of Economics. B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
AGI; IGI. University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina.
Tinoco, Janet K.
Assistant Professor of Management. Ph.D., University of Central
College of Business Florida.
Abdelghany, Ahmed Vasigh, Bijan
Assistant Professor of Operations Management. Ph.D., University Professor of Economics and Finance. M.A., University of Detroit;
of Texas, Austin. Ph.D., State University of New York, Binghamton.
Arnaud, Anke Waguespack Jr., Blaise P.
Assistant Professor of Management. B.A., M.B.A., and Ph.D., Professor of Marketing. B.A. and M.B.A., Nicholls State
University of Central Florida. University; Ph.D., University of North Texas.
Borrieci, Ronald N. Yu, Chunyan
Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing. MBA, Ohio University. Associate Professor of Accounting. M.S. and Ph.D., University of
Chadbourne, Bruce D. British Columbia.
Professor of Risk Management. B.S.B.A., University of Florida; Zarb, Norbert J.
M.B.A., Stetson University; Ed.D., Florida Atlantic University. Associate Professor of Accounting. B.A., University of Malta;
Cunningham, Cheryl M.B.A., University of Central Florida; D.B.A., Argosy
Assistant Professor of Information Systems. B.S., University University; C.P.A.
of Central Florida; M.B.A./A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Zou, Li
University. Assistant Professor of Transportation and Logistics. Ph.D.,
Curtis, tamilla University of Maryland.
Assistant Professor of Managment. M.B.A/A, Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University. College of Engineering
Fedorovich, Shirley M.
Associate Professor of Management. B.S., University of Akron; Anderson, Richard P.
M.S.M., Rollins College. Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering. B.S. and M.S.,
Guzhva, Vitaly S. Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., University of Central
Associate Professor of Finance. Ph.D., University of Central Florida; C-ASMEL&G; CFI-ASEL; I&G; BGI; FAA8710-7;
Florida. Statement of Acrobatic Competency; ATP.
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Attia, Magdy S. Garfield, Keith

Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering. B.S., M.S., and Assistant Professor of Computer and Software Engineering. B.S.,
Ph.D., Texas A&M University. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; M.S. and Ph.D.,
Barott, William University of Central Florida.
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., Gluch, David P.
Georgia Institute of Technology. Professor of Computer and Software Engineering. B.A., California
Barsoum, Fady F. State College; M.S. and Ph.D., Florida State University.
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.S., Alexandria Golubev, Vladimir V.
University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Central Florida. Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering. B.S., Moscow
Behi, Farahzad Institute of Physics and Technology; M.S. and Ph.D.,
Professor of Computer and Software Engineering. B.S., North University of Notre Dame.
Carolina State University; M.S., University of Central Florida. Greiner, Glenn
Brixius, Nick L. Visiting Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering. B.S. and
Professor of Computer and Software Engineering. B.S., University M.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
of California, Berkeley; M.Eng., Texas A&M University. Gudmundsson, Snorri
Bueno, Leonardo Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering. B.S. and M.S.,
Assistant Professor of Freshman Engineering. B.S. and M.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Gupta, Tej R.
Butka, Brian Professor of Aerospace Engineering. Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic
Associate Professor of Electrical and Systems Engineering. B.S.E.E., Institute and State University.
Syracuse University; M.S.E.E. and Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Gurjar, Ashok H.
Technology. Professor of Civil Engineering. Ph.D., Texas A&M University;
Compere, Mark Professional Engineer.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Civil Engineering Science. Hagar Jr., Hamilton
Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin. Associate Professor of Systems Engineering. Ph.D., University of
Crispin, Yechiel Texas.
Professor of Aerospace Engineering. B.Sc., M.Sc., and D.Sc., Helfrick, Albert
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. Professor of Electrical Engineering. B.S., Upsala College; M.S.,
Curtis, Howard D. Newark College of Engineering; Ph.D., Clayton University.
Professor of Aerospace Engineering. B.S., M.S. and Ph.D., Purdue Hill, Eric V. K.
University; Registered Professional Engineer. Professor of Aerospace Engineering. B.S. and Ph.D., University of
Davids, Lisa Oklahoma.
Assistant Professor of Freshman Engineering. B.S. and M.S., Kindy, Matthew P.
Florida State University. Instructor of Freshman Engineering. B.S., Purdue University;
Demirkiran, Ilteris M.S., University of Central Florida.
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. M.S. and Ph.D., Kornecki, andrew J.
Syracuse University. Professor of Software Engineering. B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.,
Dhainaut, Jean-Michel University of Mining and Metallurgy, Krakow, Poland.
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Ph.D., Old Ladesic, James G.
Dominion University. Professor of Aerospace Engineering. B.S., Embry-Riddle
Engblom, William A. Aeronautical University; M.S., University of Central Florida;
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.S., Texas A&M Ph.D., University of Florida; Registered Professional Engineer.
University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin. Lee, Yongho
Fugler, Mark D. Associate Professor of Engineering Sciences. B.S., Chosun
Professor of Civil Engineering. B.S., University of Colorado, University, Korea; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Boulder; M.S., University of Colorado, Denver; Ph.D., Lehr, Steven
Louisiana State University; Registered Professional Engineer. Associate Professor of Freshman Engineering. B.S., M.S., and
Gangadharan, Sathya N. M.S.E., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.Eng., University of Liron, Caroline
Madras; M.E., Memorial University of Newfoundland; Ph.D., Instructor of Freshman Engineering. B.S. and M.S., Embry-Riddle
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Registered Aeronautical University.
Professional Engineer; Certified Manufacturing Engineer (C.
Mfg. E.); P-ASEL.
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Liu, Jianhua Steinhauer, Heidi M.

Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. B.S., Dalian Maritime Assistant Professor of Freshman Engineering. B.S. and M.S.,
University, China; Ph.D., Tisinghua University, China; Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
University of Florida. Sun, Lulu
McNutt, Glenn L. Assistant Professor of Freshman Engineering. B.S., Harbin
Associate Professor of Engineering Sciences. B.S., Texas A&M Engineering University, China; Ph.D., University of California,
University; M.S., Purdue University; C-ASMEL-I; CFI. Riverside.
Mankbadi, Reda R. Sypeck, David J.
Distinguished Professor of Aerospace Engineering. Ph.D., Brown Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering. B.S., University of
University. Buffalo; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Virginia.
Nakhla, Hany Tang, Yan
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Ph.D., Rensselaer Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Civil Engineering Science.
Polytechnic Institute. Ph.D., University of Central Florida.
Narayanaswami, Lakshmanan L. Towhidnejad, Massood
Professor of Aerospace Engineering. B.Tech., Indian Institute of Professor of Computer and Software Engineering. B.S.E., M.S., and
Technology; M.S. and Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology. Ph.D., University of Central Florida.
Novy, John R. Udrea, Bogdan
Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering. B.S. and M.S., Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering. Diploma of
Southern Illinois University. Engineering, Polytechnic Institute, Romania; Ph.D., University
Pang, Shuo of Washington.
Associate Professor of Computer Engineering. B.S., Harbin Wang, Zhong-Sheng
Engineering University, China; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Associate Professor of Engineering Sciences. B.S., National
California. University of Defense Technology, China; Ph.D., University of
Perrell, Eric R. Cincinnati.
Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering. Ph.D., North Weavil, Elaine
Carolina State University. Instructor of Freshman Engineering. B.A., University of Florida.
Radosta, Frank J. Weavil, John M.
Professor of Aerospace Engineering. B.S., University of New Professor of Aerospace Engineering. B.S., University of Florida;
Orleans; M.E. and Ph.D., University of Florida. M.S., University of Central Florida; Registered Professional
Ritter, Andrew Engineer.
Instructor of Computer and Software Engineering. M.S., Nova White, Darris L.
Southeastern University. Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.S. and M.A.S.,
Rohde, Axel Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State College; Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor of Engineering Sciences. M.S., Georgia University of Colorado, Boulder.
Institute of Technology; B.S. and Ph.D., Florida Institute of Yang, Thomas T.
Technology. Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. B.S., Zhejiang
Salamah, Salamah Ibrahim University, China; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Central
Assistant Professor of Computer and Software Engineering. B.S. and Florida.
Ph.D., University of Texas. Zettergren, Matthew
Seo, Dongeun Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Civil Engineering Science.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering. Ph.D., B.S. and B.S., University of Memphis; M.S., Boston University.
University of Texas at Austin. Zhao, Yi
Stansbury, Richard Professor of Aerospace Engineering. M.S. and Ph.D., Louisiana
Assistant Professor of Computer and Software Engineering. B.S., State University.
M.S., and Ph.D., University of Kansas.
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Professors Emeriti
Ann A. Apperson Thomas Hilburn Nancy Eliot Parker
Humanities/Social Sciences Software Engineering Humanities/Social Sciences
Richard Bagby Donald Hunt John L. Pope
Applied Aviation Sciences Applied Aviation Sciences Business Administration
Bishop Blackwell Norbert Kluga Janet Preston
Aeronautical Science Aeronautical Science Humanities/Social Sciences
Carl Brown Leslie Kumpula Adelbert W. Ransom
Aeronautical Science Aeronautical Science Aviation Computer Science
Robert Brown James K. Libbey Philip Reeves
Physical Sciences Humanities/Social Sciences Aviation Maintenance Technology
Richard Bryant Charles Martin Charles Richardson
Aeronautical Science Mathematics Aeronautical Science
Melville R. Byington Hoyt Maulden Donald E. Smith
Aeronautical Science Aviation Business Administration Aeronautical Science
Donald J. Campbell Mary H. McLemore Agee C. Tacker
Aviation Business Administration Humanities/Social Sciences Aer onautical Science
Lowell Chrisman G. Frederick Mirgle Shannon Trebbe
Aviation Management Aviation Maintenance Technology Aeronautical Science
Robert B. Dunmire Frank P. Moran Richard Ulm
Mathematics/Physical Sciences Aviation Maintenance Technology Aeronautical Science
John P. Eberle Elizabeth Nelson Ming Hsien Wang
Aviation Business Administration Humanities/Social Sciences Aeronautical Engineering
Charles Eastlake Richard Newcomb Philip A. Weatherford
Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Engineering Business Administration
William V. Gruber Charles Otis Frank Wencel
Aeronautical Science Aviation Maintenance Technology Aeronautical Science
Mary Gurnee H. Elliot Palmer John Wheeler
Physical Sciences Physics Humanities/Social Sciences
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Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is composed of individuals of national, state, and local prominence.
These members serve without remuneration and give freely of their time in establishing pol-
icy and providing guidance to the administration in the furtherance of the educational goals
of the University.
Chairman of the Board

Jim Henderson
President and Chief Operating Officer
Brown and Brown Inc.
Daytona Beach, FL
John Amore Karen Holbrook Glenn S. Ritchey

Chief Executive Officer Vice President for Research and Innovation President and Chief Executive Officer
Global General Insurance University of South Florida Jon Hall Automotive Group
Tampa, FL Daytona Beach, FL
Eleanor Baum, Ph.D.
Dean of Engineering Mori Hosseini David Robertson
The Cooper Union School of Engineering President Ray Township, MI
New York City, NY Intervest Construction Inc.
Daytona Beach, FL Jean Rosanvallon
Lawrence W. Clarkson President and Chief Executive Officer
President General Ron Keys Dassault Falcon Jet Inc.
Boeing Enterprise (Retired) Principal, RK Solution Enterprises South Hackensack, NJ
Marietta, GA Senior Advisor, Bipartisan Policy Center
General, United States Air Force (retired) Zane Rowe
Kenneth Dufour Executive Vice President and Chief
President Joseph Martin Financial Officer
Aviation Management Consulting Inc. Office of the Chairman and Continental Airlines
Rockford, IL Vice Chairman of the Board
Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. Lou Seno
Jeffrey Feasel (Retired) President
President and Chief Executive Officer Cumberland Foreside, ME Jet Support Services Inc.
Halifax Community Health System Chicago, IL
Daytona Beach, FL John O’Brien
Director of Engineering and Air Safety
James Hagedorn Airline Pilots Association (Retired)
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dunnellon, FL
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.
Marysville, OH
Board of Trustees Executive Committee

Lawrence W. Clarkson
Jim Henderson, Chairman
Karen Holbrook
Mori Hosseini
Joe Martin
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Board of Trustees
Chairman Emeritus
Brig. General William W. Spruance
U.S. Air Force (Retired)
Las Vegas, NV
Trustees Emeriti
John 'Jay" C. Adams, Jr.
Philip H. Elliot Jr., Esq.
S. Harry Robertson
Gertrude V. Worthington
President Emeritus
Lt. General Kenneth L. Tallman
Chaplain Emeritus
Kenan Morris
OFM
Board of Visitors
Harold Bennett Reid Hughes Patricia Ohlsson
Carlos Bravo Constance Hunter Patrick Opalewski
Andrina J. Carey Alan D. Jorczak Donald Parkinson
John L. Carey Georgia Kaney Terence Perkins
W. Phil Craig Jr. Cheri Keemar Bert Reames
David Cummock Donald Keilin Richard Russell
Marguerite Cummock Dirinda Maddy Conrad Shad
N. Rick Dawson David Mallory Vicki Lynn Sherman
John Dianto Ann Martorano Horace Smith Jr.
Richard J. Duma, M.D. Darlene Mazur Maggie Thompson
Wes Dunn John Mazur Michael Walsh
William J. Dunn, M.D. Scott McEvoy Diane Welch
Edward Dytko Gordon Millar Charles Williams
Bonnie Gauger John Miseyko Wayne Young
William Gallagher Robert Morrison Anthony Ziner
Arnie Green Donald Needham
Philip Harman Leonard Ohlsson
— 365 —
Index
International 20 At Other Institutions 40

A Special Requirements 30 Auditing a Course 36
Procedures 17
Academic Aviation Accreditation Board
Procedures for 28
Advising 33, 47, 79 International (AABI) 147
Returning Students 19
Calendar iii
Time Limit 31 Aviation and Transportation Security
Dismissal 38
Transfer Applicants 18 Act 45
Integrity 34, 47
Programs 75 Admitted Student Information 23 Aviation Maintenance Science 133,
Warning and Dismissal 50 Advanced Standing 23 135, 226
Warning/Suspension/Probation/
Dismissal 37 Aeronautical Science B
Airline Pilot Specialty 112
Accelerated Program in Aerospace B.S. in 111
Engineering 174 Basic Skills Requirement 76
Commercial Pilot Specialty 112
Accelerated Program in Engineering Military Pilot Specialty 113 Benefits (ROTC) 220
Physics 92 Notes regarding 113 Board of Trustees 364
Accounts Aeronautics Business Administration 151, 159
Debit 70 B.S. in 116 Course Descriptions 245
Delinquent 54 Aerospace Electronics Executive Master of Business
ERNIE 66 Administration 166
B.S. in 123
Housing 56, 57 Five-Year Program 162
Minor in 205
Meal Plan 71 Master of (MBA) 27, 154, 162
Payment Procedures 54 Aerospace Engineering
Student 54 Accelerated Program in 174 C
B.S. in 170
Accreditations and Affiliations 13 Master of 27
AABI , 135, 13, 147
Campus Ministry 67
MSAE/MAE 177, 189
Active Duty 25 Career Services 73
Aerospace Life Sciences
Admission to the Advanced Catalog Applicability 40
Minor in 205
Course 220 Graduate level 51
Army Green to Gold 221 Air Force
Change of Degree Program 39
Four-Year Program 218 Reserve Officer Training 217
ROTC Scholarships 218 Civil Engineering 179
Administration
Academic 351 Air Traffic Control Class
Board of Trustees 364 Minor in 205 Attendance 34
Board of Visitors 365 Repeating 37
Air Traffic Management 125
Business 245 Schedule of 33
Daytona Beach Faculty 355 Applied Meteorology Withdrawing from 36
Officials of the University 351 B.S. in 127
Classification of Students 35
Minor in 206
Admission College of Arts and Sciences 82
Conditional 26, 28 Army Reserve Officer Training
Corps 219 College of Aviation 110
Deposit 31
First Year Programs 65 Athletics 64 College of Business 150
Graduate Admissions 26 Attendance College of Engineering 168
— 366 —
Index
Communication 83, 86 Academic Warning and 50 Software Engineering 200

Minor in 209 For cause 51 English
Communication Theory and Skills Doctoral Programs 80 As a second language 23
77 Dropping a Course 36, 49 Language Proficiency 17
General Education Requirements Enrollment
76 Drug Testing 45
Loss of Graduate Status 52
Computer Engineering 181 Undergraduate in Graduate
E Courses 50
Computer Engineering/Master of
Software Engineering 183 EAGLEcard 70 Exclusion from a Course 48
Computer Science 185 Economics Executive Committee 364
Minor in 210 Courses 261 Executive Master of Business
Continuous Enrollment 39 Department of Economics, Administration 166
Finance, and Information Systems
Cooperative Education 217 150
F
Counseling Services 69 Electrical Engineering 191
Course Courses 261, 326 FAA Medical Certificate 22, 25
Auditing 49 Embry-Riddle Language Institute Faculty
Dropping 49 (ERLI) 23, 73 Daytona Beach 355
Loads 48
Employment, Student 66 Fees
Repeating 50
Schedules 47 Engineering Mandatory Fees 56
Accelerated Program in Residential Campus Tuition and
Course Descriptions Aerospace Engineering 174 Fees 55
Graduate 316 Accelerated Program in Financial Information 54
Undergraduate 227 Engineering Physics 92 Assistantships 62
Course Equivalency Examinations Aerospace 170 Financial Assistance 58
37 Civil 179 Military Tuition 62
College of 168 Programs Available 58
Course Load 35
Computer 181
Credit Computer Engineering/Master of First Year Programs 65
For Flight Training 43 Software Engineering 183 Flight
Unit of 35, 49 Electrical 191 Course Related Information 43
Criteria Freshman 169 Course Scheduling 43
Graduate Program Specific 27 First-Year Engineering Program Credit for Flight Training at Other
78 Institutions 43
D Master of Science in Aerospace Incomplete Flight Courses 37
Engineering/Master of Aersopace Leadership/Fellowship Program
Engineering 177, 189 61
Deadline
Master of Science in Mechanical Minor in 210
For application to graduate
197
programs v Four-Year Program 218
Dean’s List 37 202
Mechanical 194 G
Dining Services 72
Physics 88
Disability Support Services 68 Software 198 General Education Requirements 76
Dismissal Software Engineering/Master of Approved Courses 78
— 367 —
Index
Grade Point Averages: CPA, CGPA Information Technology Services Mechanical Engineering 194
36 66
Military Science Army ROTC 219
Grades Intercollegiate Athletics 64
Grade Reports 49 Ministry 67
Interdisciplinary Studies 105
Grading System 48 Minor Courses of Study 204
Graduate Research Project International
Mission of the University 8
Grading 49 Applicants 20
Incomplete 50 Programs 216
Thesis Grading 49 Student Services 73
N
Grading System 35 Study Abroad 217
Naval
Graduate Internships 79 Aviation Club 222
Additional Degrees 51 Intramural Sports 64 Reserve Officers Training Corps
Graduate Programs 79 222
Internships 79 J ROTC Summer Training 224
Research Project Grading 49 Two and Four Year National
Scholarship Program 222
Research Project Options 80 Judicial Affairs 64
Transfer between programs 51 Non-Degree Seeking Applicants 19
Graduation L Nontraditional Student Applicants
Honors 41, 53 19
Requirements 40, 52 Language Institute 216
Library 66 O
H Loans 59
Occupational Safety
Health Insurance 68 Area of Concentration 149
M
Health Services 68 Officials of the University 351
Homeland Security 142 Mail 72 Official Transcripts 18
Honor Roll 37 Marine Corps Programs 221
P
Honors Program 216
27, 154
Housing Payment
Five Year Programs 162
Contracts 57 Deadlines 54
Policies and Application 70 Master of Science in Aeronautics Delinquent Accounts 55
Refund Policy 56 27, 118 Procedures 54
Residence Life 69 Master of Science in Aerospace Physical Training 221
Human Factors and Systems 99 Engineering/Master of Aerospace
Engineering 27, 177, 189 Privacy of Student Records 42, 53
Master of 27, 102
Master of Science in Engineeering Professor Emeriti 363
Human Factors Psychology 96
Physics 28, 94 Psychology
Master of Science in Human Factors Human Factors 96
I Minor in 214
and Systems 27, 102
I-20 Requirements 30 Master of Software Engineering 28, R
Immunizations 25 202
Incomplete 34, 35, 37 McNair Scholars Program 61 Readmission 38, 52
— 368 —
Index
Regional Studies 300 Space Studies Transcripts 18

Registration Minor in 214 Tuition
Graduate 47 Special Academic Programs 216, Advanced, Required Deposit 23
Undergraduate 33 366 Payment for Flight Instruction 56
Regulations Student Activities 63 Residential Campus 55
Graduate 47 Student Employment 66 Two Degrees of the Same Rank 39
Undergraduate 33
Student Exchange Visitor U
Reserve Officer Training Corps 59 Information System (SEVIS) 22
Residence Life Program 69 Student Government Association Undergraduate
Residential Facilities 69 61, 63 Undergraduate Regulations 33
Returning Student Applicants 19 Student Philosophy 14 University Information 15
Summer Study Abroad 217
S W
T
Safety and Security 67 Warning
Testing and Dismissal 50
Safety Science, B.S. in 147
Schedule of Classes Drug 45 Withdraw
Graduate Management Admission From a Course 36, 49
Graduate 47
Test (GMAT) 27 From the University 36, 52
Undergraduate 33
Of English as a Foreign Language Schedule 57
SEVIS 22 18
Social Sciences Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) , 30, 30
in General Education 76, 77
Thesis
Software Engineering 28, 198, 202
Grading of 49
Five Year Program 200
TOEFL 17, 20, 23, 216
Space Physics 108
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Table of Contents Academic Calendar Admission Financial Aid Index

Leading the World in Aviation and Aerospace Education

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA, CAMPUS

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WORLDWIDE CAMPUSES AND ONLINE

2010-2012 Academic Calendar

Spring Semester 2011 Spring Semester 2012

Summer Semester (Term A) 2011 Summer Semester (Term A) 2012

Summer Semester (Term B) 2011 Summer Semester (Term B) 2012

2009-2011 Graduate Program Calendar

Deadlines for Daytona Beach Campus

Spring Summer Spring

For U.S. Students 07/01/10 11/01/10 03/01/11 07/01/11 11/01/11

International Students 07/01/10 11/01/10 03/01/11 07/01/11 11/01/11

Graduation Application 10/27/10 03/11/11 07/01/11 10/27/11 03/11/12

Thesis Defense 10/27/10 03/11/11 07/01/11 10/27/11 03/11/12

Message from the President

Thank you for choosing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

John P. Johnson, Ph.D.

Mission of the University

Our Mission University is an independent, non-profit,

“The strength of our university is firmly rooted in our values”

In 1968, Embry-Riddle was accredited program. He also developed stronger ties

2001. Embry-Riddle’s Dr. John P.

Accreditations and Affiliations

Regional Accreditation programs in Maintenance Technology (air-

Our Student Philosophy

Adopted by Jack R. Hunt in 1975

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

First-Year Applicant Standardized Testing

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

TOEFL Services scripts of all college-level work attempted

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

ing professional skills. Students who meet The College Board

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

Additional information about the Embry- Inc.

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

that students comply with the terms of the (386) 226-6192

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

In any case, advanced standing credit Degree Completion Program/

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

Graduate Admissions General Criteria

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

Program-Specific Criteria Students with a Bachelor of Science or

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

they may be required to register for under- in engineering, physics, chemistry, or

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

school code number 5190. I-20 Requirements for

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

Admission to the Daytona Beach Campus

In order to satisfy a graduate degree A student may not be enrolled in more

Academic Regulations and Procedures

Undergraduate Regulations and Schedule of Classes and

Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Procedures

Class Attendance 1. Plagiarism: Presenting as one’s own the

Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Procedures

Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Procedures

Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Procedures

Repeating a Course Academic Warning, Probation,

tant helps in teaching undergraduate stu- ability of assistantships.