Aeronautics Courses

AERO 011 : Powerplant Maintenance Review

Units : 6
Prerequisites : None.
Lecture : 6 hours per week.
A comprehensive review of the power plant curriculum in preparation for the F.A.A. written examination. Note: It is not anticipated that this course will be offered during the current academic year. Please contact the Technical Division Office for more information.
Associate Degree Applicable

  • AERO-011 not offered during the Spring 2010 semester
  • AERO-011 not offered during the Fall 2009 semester

AERO 013 : Airframe Maintenance Review

Units : 6
Prerequisites : None.
Lecture : 6 hours per week.
A comprehensive review of the aircraft airframe and general curriculum in preparation for the F.A.A. written examination. Note: It is not anticipated that this course will be offered during the current academic year. Please contact the Technical Division Office for more information.
Associate Degree Applicable

  • AERO-013 not offered during the Spring 2010 semester
  • AERO-013 not offered during the Fall 2009 semester

AERO 015 : Basic Fundamentals of Aircraft Composite Structures

Units : 2
Prerequisites : None.
Lecture : 2 hours per week.
An introduction to aircraft composite structures including the manufacturing, uniqueness and strength and repair methods.
Associate Degree Applicable

  • AERO-015 not offered during the Spring 2010 semester
  • AERO-015 not offered during the Fall 2009 semester

AERO 100 : Airframe and Power Plant General CURRICULUM-CALCULATIONS/PUBLICATIONS

Units : 5
Prerequisites : None.
Corequisites : AERO 106 and either AERO 102 and AERO 108 or AERO 104 and AERO 110.
Lecture : 5 hours per week.
Federal Aviation Administration approved curriculum that provides training for all general requirements in maintenance mandated by the F.A.A. Focus on the applications of mathematics, physics, and electricity in aeronautics; how to interpret and use aircraft drawings; fluid lines and fittings; and strategies for testing various aircraft materials and processes.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

  • AERO-100 not offered during the Spring 2010 semester
  • AERO-100 not offered during the Fall 2009 semester

AERO 101 : Airframe and Power Plant General Curriculum-Servicing/Materials

Units : 5
Prerequisites : None.
Corequisites : AERO 107 and either AERO 103 and AERO 109 or AERO 105 and AERO 111.
Lecture : 5 hours per week.
Federal Aviation Administration approved curriculum that provides training for all general requirements in maintenance mandated by the F.A.A. Focus on cleaning and corrosion control; ground operation and servicing; maintenance publications, forms and records; mechanic privileges and limitations, and solutions to common weight and balance problems.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

  • AERO-101 not offered during the Spring 2010 semester
  • AERO-101 not offered during the Fall 2009 semester

AERO 102 : Airframe Maintenance Lecture - Structures

Units : 6
Prerequisites/Corequisites : AERO 100 and AERO 106.
Corequisites : AERO 108.
Lecture : 6 hours per week.
Federal Aviation Administration approved curriculum which provides training in airframe structures and airframe systems and components. Satisfactory completion of AERO 102 and AERO 103, in conjunction with the corresponding Laboratory courses, qualifies students to take the F.A.A. examination for airframe certification. Focus on shop safety; aircraft covering; aircraft finishing; theory of flight; assembly and rigging; structural repair; aircraft inspection; and aircraft fuel systems.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

AERO 103 : Airframe Maintenance Lecture - Systems and Components

Units : 6
Prerequisites/Corequisites : AERO 101 and AERO 107.
Corequisites : AERO 109.
Lecture : 6 hours per week.
Federal Aviation Administration approved curriculum which provides training in airframe structures and airframe systems and components. Satisfactory completion of AERO 102 and AERO 103, in conjunction with the corresponding Laboratory courses, qualifies students to take the F.A.A. examination for airframe certification. Focus on aircraft welding; electrical circuits; and basic aircraft systems for power, landing, brakes, warning, instrumentation, auto-pilot, cabin atmosphere control, ice and rain control, fire protection and communications.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

AERO 104 : Power Plant Maintenance Lecture - Reciprocating Engine Overhaul

Units : 6
Prerequisites/Corequisites : AERO 100 and AERO 106.
Corequisites : AERO 110.
Lecture : 6 hours per week.
Federal Aviation Administration approved curriculum which provides training in power plant theory and maintenance. Satisfactory completion of AERO 104 and AERO 105, in conjunction with the corresponding Laboratory courses, qualifies students to take the F.A.A. examination for the power plant certification. Includes reciprocating engines, turbine engines, and engine inspections.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

AERO 105 : Power Plant Maintenance Lecture - Accessory Overhaul

Units : 6
Prerequisites/Corequisites : AERO 101 and AERO 107.
Corequisites : AERO 111.
Lecture : 6 hours per week.
Federal Aviation Administration approved curriculum which provides training in power plant systems and components. Satisfactory completion of AERO 104 and AERO 105, in conjunction with the corresponding Laboratory courses, qualifies students to take the F.A.A. examination for the power plant certification. Includes basic systems for instrumentation, fire protection, electrical, lubrication, ignition, fuel and fuel metering, induction, cooling, exhaust, and propellers.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

AERO 106 : Airframe and Power Plant General Laboratory Calculations/Publications

Units : 2
Prerequisites : None.
Corequisites : AERO 100 and either AERO 102 and AERO 108 or AERO 104 and AERO 110.
Laboratory : 6 hours per week.
Practical shop work companion to AERO 100 to provide the hands-on experience mandated by the F.A.A. Focus on the applications of mathematics, physics, and electricity in aeronautics; how to interpret and use aircraft drawings; fluid lines and fittings; and strategies for testing various aircraft materials and processes.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

  • AERO-106 not offered during the Spring 2010 semester
  • AERO-106 not offered during the Fall 2009 semester

AERO 107 : Airframe and Power Plant General Laboratory - Servicing/Materials

Units : 2
Prerequisites : None.
Corequisites : AERO 101 and either AERO 103 and AERO 109 or AERO 105 and AERO 111.
Laboratory : 6 hours per week.
Practical shop work companion to AERO 101 to provide the hands-on experience mandated by the F.A.A. Focus on cleaning and corrosion control; ground operation and servicing; maintenance publications, forms and records; mechanic privileges and limitations, and solutions to common weight and balance problems.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

  • AERO-107 not offered during the Spring 2010 semester
  • AERO-107 not offered during the Fall 2009 semester

AERO 108 : Airframe Maintenance Laboratory - Structures

Units : 5
Prerequisites/Corequisites : AERO 100 and AERO 106.
Corequisites : AERO 102.
Laboratory : 15 hours per week.
Laboratory section of Federal Aviation Administration approved curriculum which provides training in airframe structures and airframe systems and components. This Laboratory is a required Corequisite to AERO 102 and focuses on shop safety; aircraft covering; aircraft finishing; theory of flight; assembly and rigging; structural repair; aircraft inspection; and aircraft fuel systems.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

AERO 109 : Airframe Maintenance Laboratory - Systems and Components

Units : 5
Prerequisites/Corequisites : AERO 101 and AERO 107.
Corequisites : AERO 103.
Laboratory : 15 hours per week.
Laboratory section of Federal Aviation Administration approved curriculum which provides training in airframe structures and airframe systems and components. This Laboratory is a required Corequisite to AERO 103 and focuses on aircraft welding; electrical circuits; and basic aircraft systems for power, landing, brakes, warning, instrumentation, auto-pilot, cabin atmosphere control, ice and rain control, fire protection and communications.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

AERO 110 : Power Plant Maintenance Laboratory - Reciprocating Engine Overhaul

Units : 5
Prerequisites/Corequisites : AERO 100 and AERO 106.
Corequisites : AERO 104.
Laboratory : 15 hours per week.
Laboratory section of Federal Aviation Administration approved curriculum which provides training in power plant theory and maintenance. This Laboratory is a required Corequisite to AERO 104 and includes reciprocating engines, turbine engines, and engine inspections.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

AERO 111 : Power Plant Maintenance Laboratory - Accessory Overhaul

Units : 5
Prerequisites/Corequisites : AERO 101 and AERO 107.
Corequisites : AERO 105.
Laboratory : 15 hours per week.
Laboratory section of Federal Aviation Administration approved curriculum which provides training in power plant systems and components. This Laboratory is a required Corequisite to AERO 105 and includes basic systems for instrumentation, fire protection, electrical, lubrication, ignition, fuel and fuel metering, induction, cooling, exhaust, and propellers.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

AERO 121 : Aviation Fundamentals

Units : 3
Prerequisites : None.
Lecture : 3 hours per week.
Introduction to the basic principles of aeronautics, aircraft structure and operations. An orientation to the aviation industry including space, rocketry and aeronautical occupations. The history of aviation is presented with an outlook for the future of the aviation and aerospace industries.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

AERO 122C : F.A.A. Private Pilot Ground School

Units : 6
Prerequisites : None.
Lecture : 6 hours per week.
Complete preparation for the F.A.A. private pilot written examination including aerodynamics, weight and balance, flight computer, navigation, meteorology and federal air regulations.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

  • AERO-122C not offered during the Spring 2010 semester
  • AERO-122C not offered during the Fall 2009 semester

AERO 124 : Aircraft Power Plants

Units : 3
Prerequisites : None.
Lecture : 3 hours per week.
Designed to familiarize the aviator or prospective pilot with the operating principles and construction highlights of both reciprocating and jet aircraft engines. Enables the professional flier to operate and maintain the power plants of most modern as well as vintage aircraft.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

  • AERO-124 not offered during the Spring 2010 semester
  • AERO-124 not offered during the Fall 2009 semester

AERO 125 : Flight Safety

Units : 2
Prerequisites : None.
Lecture : 2 hours per week.
An in-depth study of flight safety including flight safety records, aircraft accident prevention, casual cause factors, agencies and organizations contributing to flight safety, pilot and command responsibilities, liability and litigation.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

  • AERO-125 not offered during the Spring 2010 semester
  • AERO-125 not offered during the Fall 2009 semester

AERO 126 : Aircraft Structures

Units : 3
Prerequisites : None.
Lecture : 3 hours per week.
The fundamentals of aircraft design and construction including the types of construction; reasons for variances in construction from aircraft to aircraft; manufacturing processes for each type of aircraft and the basic working principles of major aircraft systems.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

  • AERO-126 not offered during the Spring 2010 semester
  • AERO-126 not offered during the Fall 2009 semester

AERO 131B : Private and Commercial Pilot Ground School

Units : 6
Prerequisites : None.
Lecture : 6 hours per week.
A review of the private pilot F.A.A. ground school and preparation for the F.A.A. private or commercial pilot examination. Topics include weight and balance and flight computers. The final is the F.A.A. written examination.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

  • AERO-131B not offered during the Spring 2010 semester
  • AERO-131B not offered during the Fall 2009 semester

AERO 134 : Civil Aviation Management and Laws

Units : 3
Prerequisites : None.
Lecture : 3 hours per week.
The history of civil aviation in the United States including federal legislation on civil aviation; international treaties and agreements relevant to civil aviation; and regulations pertaining to the management of airports and airplane companies.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

  • AERO-134 not offered during the Spring 2010 semester
  • AERO-134 not offered during the Fall 2009 semester

AERO 140C : Instrument Ground School and Flight Simulators

Units : 4
Prerequisites : None.
Lecture : 3 hours per week and
Laboratory : 3 hours per week.
An instrument ground school which provides academic and practical training in the fundamentals of instrument flying. Includes aerodynamic factors, flight instruments and techniques, electronic navigational aids, flight planning, communication, air traffic control, and procedures such as departures, enroute, arrival, approach, missed approach, and emergencies. The subject matter is reinforced by flying the various procedures in the flight simulators. This is an excellent refresher course for students who currently possess an Instrument Rating or an Airline Transport Rating. COMPLETION OF BASIC F.A.A. GROUND SCHOOL OR ENROLLMENT IN GROUND SCHOOL OR COMMERCIAL AERONAUTICAL COURSES IS REQUIRED.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

  • AERO-140C not offered during the Spring 2010 semester
  • AERO-140C not offered during the Fall 2009 semester

AERO 144 : Aviation Weather

Units : 3
Prerequisites : None.
Lecture : 3 hours per week.
The aspects of weather as they relate to aircraft operation and flight safety. Includes basic and hazardous weather and interpretation of weather reports, forecasts, charts and maps.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.

AERO 198 : Aeronautics Work Experience

Units : 1-4
Prerequisites : None.
Supervised training in the form of on the job employment that will enhance the student&8217;s educational goals. The student&8217;s major and job must match. Students work 5-20 hours per week to earn Units using the following formula: For paid work, 75 hours = 1 unit; for volunteer work, 60 hours = 1 unit. Students may earn a total of 16 Units toward graduation in Work Experience 198 courses. Students MUST be working for pay or volunteer before registering for a Work Experience class. NOTE: Only one section of Work Experience may be taken during a semester.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU for elective credit only.