Course Descriptions

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University course offerings are listed in alphabetical Order, according to the course designations below. Courses that may be offered at specific campus locations are notated as follows:

AE Aerospace Engineering
AES Aviation Environmental Science
AF Air Force Aerospace Studies
AS Aeronautical Science
AT Air Traffic Control
BA Business Administration
CE Cooperative Education
CEA Cooperative Education in Aeronautics
CEC Computer Engineering
COM Communication
CS Computer Science
EC Economics
EE Electrical Engineering
EGR Engineering
EP Engineering Physics
ES Engineering Science
FA Flight-Academic
HU Humanities
IT Information Technology
L Languages
MA Mathematics
ME Mechanical Engineering
MSL Military Science and Leadership
PS Physical Science
RS Regional Studies
SF Safety Science
SIS Global Security and Intelligence Studies
SS Social Sciences
UNIV College Success
WX Applied Meteorology

Courses numbered 001–099 are basic skills courses and do not apply toward degree requirements. Courses numbered 100–299 are lower-division courses and are generally taken in the freshman and sophomore years. Many lower-division courses serve as prerequisites for other coursework, so students are urged to plan ahead to meet necessary prerequisites. Courses numbered 300–499 are upper-division courses, reflecting advanced levels of technical skills and disciplinary knowledge. Upper-division work is generally taken in the junior and senior years. Only the dean of a college, or an appointed designee, may waive co requisite and prerequisite requirements. The University reserves the right to administratively drop a student from a course in which prerequisite requirements have not been met. Course numbers ending in 95 designate time-limited offerings, such as those taught by a visiting lecturer. Course numbers ending in 96 or 97 identify special sequential courses. Those ending in 98 provide students with a unique, collective program of learning activities supervised by a professor. Courses ending in 99 denote individual study between professor and student. Numbers in parentheses, immediately following course titles and numbers, indicate lecture and laboratory hours that a class meets each week. For example, (3,3) signifies that the course consists of three lecture hours and three laboratory hours weekly. The following courses are not necessarily offered every term, nor are they offered at all campus locations.

Aerospace Engineering
A grade of C or better is required in MA 241, MA 242, and either PS 150, PS 160 or PS 215, PS 216, PS 250 for entry into all AE courses. A passing grade in all prerequisite courses or department consent is required for entry into all AE courses.

AE 301 Aerodynamics I (3,0) 3 Credits The atmosphere. Incompressible and compressible one-dimensional flow. Airspeed measurement. Two-dimensional potential flow. Circulation theory of lift. Thin airfoil theory. Viscous flow. Boundary layers. Finite wing theory. Drag in incompressible flow. Wing-body interactions. Prerequisites: ES 204, ES 206, MA 243. Corequisite: ES 305.

AE 302 Aerodynamics II (3,0) 3 Credits Laminar and turbulent flows, transition point, determination of skin friction drag on an airfoil. Obtaining equations for streamline, for particle path, and for streakline in a flow field. Compressible flow, shock waves, thermodynamics of gas flow. Reversible and irreversible processes. Changes in pressure, density, and temperature across shock waves. Isentropic duct flow and flow through a nozzle. Static performance and maneuvers in flight. Propeller theory. Prerequisite: AE 301.

AE 304 Aircraft Structures I (3,0) 3 Credits Space structures. Introduction to fuselage truss analysis and wing structural analysis. Inertia force and load factor computation for various flying and landing conditions. Elasticity and combined stress analysis. Beam bending. Area moment of inertia tensor. Shear flow in thin-walled sections. Materials considerations. Finite-element modeling and computer- aided analysis. Prerequisite: ES 202.

AE 313 Space Mechanics (3,0) 3 Credits This course presents the vector-based solution of the two-body problem and the solution for the position and time problem (Kepler’s equations). These are used to analyze orbits, satellite launch, ground tracks, orbit transfer, interplanetary trajectories, and interception and rendezvous. Using three-dimensional vector dynamics, the motion and stability of rigid and semi-rigid spacecraft are studied as are the means for controlling spacecraft orientation. Prerequisites: ES 204, MA 345.

AE 314 Experimental Aerodynamics (1, 0) 1 Credit This course supports the Experimental Aerodynamics lab by providing lectures based in practice and theory. Topics include wind tunnel design, instrumentation, scaling effects, tunnel wall corrections, and data acquisition, and data reduction as well as good experimental practices. The Experimental Aerodynamics Lab AE 315 must be taken during the same semester as AE 314. Prerequisite: COM 221. Corequisite: AE 301.

AE 315 Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory (0,3) 1 Credit This laboratory consists of a sequence of experiments that demonstrate basic aerodynamic theory while developing skills in the use of classic and modern experimental apparatus, the practice of good experimental technique, and the writing of experimental reports. Specific experiments depend on apparatus availability and instructor preference. The Experimental Aerodynamics Lab, AE 315, must be taken during the same semester as AE 314. Prerequisite: COM 221. Corequisite: AE 301.

AE 325 Experimental Space Systems Engineering (1,0) 1 Credit Lecture-based course to support the Space Systems Engineering Laboratory. Course covers subsystems of spacecraft, experimental methods, data acquisition, and data reduction. The Experimental Space Systems Engineering Lab, AE 326, must be taken during the same semester as AE 325. Prerequisite: PS 250. Corequisite: EP 394.

AE 326 Experimental Space Systems Engineering Laboratory (0,3) 1 Credit Laboratory for the fundamentals of spacecraft systems. A lab covering each of the major subsystems of spacecraft, which may include propulsion, attitude control, power, telemetry and command, communications, structures and vibrations, materials and mechanisms, thermal control, and mass properties. The Experimental Space Systems Engineering Lab, AE 326, must be taken during the same semester as AE 325. Prerequisite: PS 220. Corequisite: EP 394.

AE 404 Aircraft Structures II (3,0) 3 Credits Deflection analysis of structural systems by means of virtual work principles and their energy counterparts. The Rayleigh-Ritz method. Redundant truss, frame, and stiffened web structures. Thermal loads. Shear lag. Load transfer at fuselage frames and wing ribs. Cutouts in wing and fuselage members. Shear flow in multicell wing structures. Buckling considerations. Prerequisite: AE 304.

AE 408 Turbine and Rocket Engines (3,0) 3 Credits A study of gas turbine and rocket engines. Topics include control volumes, conservation equations, combustion processes, efficiencies, fuel consumption, nozzle flow, diffusers, ideal and real ramjets, gas turbine engines, performance of rocket vehicles, and solid and liquid propellant rocket motors. Prerequisite: AE 302.

AE 413 Airplane Stability and Control (3,0) 3 Credits Development of longitudinal, lateral, and directional stability and control equations. Control surface design. Control effectiveness and size requirements. Dynamic control theory. Handling characteristics and maneuvering stability of aircraft. Prerequisite: MA 345. Corequisite: AE 302.

AE 414 Space Propulsion (3,0) 3 Credits The course provides the student with an introduction to the basic principles of liquid and solid propulsion systems. Flight performance parameters are presented for single and multistage vehicles. The thermo-chemistry of the combustion process will also be discussed. Performance enhancements of nuclear rockets and electric propulsion will be covered. Prerequisites: AE 301 and ES 305.

AE 416 Aerospace Structures and Instrumentation (1,0) 1 Credit Lecture-based course to support the Structures and Instrumentation Laboratory. Course emphasizes aerospace vehicle testing through instrumentation, data acquisition, and data reduction. Test plans and design are utilized. The Structures and Instrumentation Laboratory, AE 417, must be taken during the same semester as AE 416. Prerequisites: COM 221, ES 202, EE 335.

AE 417 Aerospace Structures and Instrumentation Laboratory (0,3) 1 Credit Principles of modern aerospace vehicle testing and instrumentation. Basic electrical measurements and devices such as strain gages, piezoelectric sensors, and thermocouples. Topics could include measurement of fluid pressure and flow; temperature; thermal and transport properties; strain; motion; vibration; force and torque. Experimental static and dynamic analysis of structures. Processing and analyzing experimental data; report writing and data presentation. The Structures and Instrumentation Laboratory, AE 417, must be taken during the same semester as AE 416. Prerequisites: COM 221, ES 202, EE 335.

AE 420 Aircraft Preliminary Design (3,3) 4 Credits Airplane conceptual design principles are developed to meet modern aerodynamic, propulsion, structural, and performance specifications. A complete airplane is designed, resulting in a design package consisting of specifications, aerodynamic calculations, inboard profile drawing, weight and balance, general arrangement drawing, aerodynamic drag analysis, and complete performance report. Prerequisites: AE 314, AE 413.

AE 421 Aircraft Detail Design (3,3) 4 Credits Principles of aircraft detail and component part design, manufacture, and production are covered along with projects to give actual experience in the design of aircraft components. Carries the design of an airplane from the general layout to the design of its detail parts and the design of necessary tools. Prerequisites: AE 404, AE 420.

AE 426 Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics (3,0) 3 Credits Fundamentals of spacecraft attitude dynamics. Three-dimensional rigid-body kinematics. Stability and dynamics of symmetric and tri-inertial bodies. Attitude, nutation, and spin-control maneuvers for spin-stabilized spacecraft. Effects of energy dissipation. Momentum-biased spacecraft dynamics. Stability, modeling, and simulation of spin-stabilized and momentum-biased spacecraft. Elements of threeaxis stabilized spacecraft. Effects of gravity gradient, solar radiation pressure, atmospheric drag, and magnetic torque on spacecraft attitude. Prerequisites: AE 313, MA 345.

AE 427 Spacecraft Preliminary Design (3,3) 4 Credits Spacecraft preliminary design principles are developed to meet mission objectives. A complete spacecraft is designed, resulting in a design package consisting of specifications; calculations; CAD drawings; weight and various subsystem budgets; and a series of trade studies, reviews, and design reports. Prerequisites: AE 313, EP 394, or instructor consent. Corequisite: AE 426 or instructor consent.

AE 430 Control Systems Analysis and Design (3,0) 3 Credits Modeling, analysis, and control of dynamical systems with aerospace applications. Transfer functions, block diagram algebra. Routh Hurwitz stability criteria. Introduction to system design using root locus, Bode and Nyquist diagrams. Prerequisites: EE 335, MA 345.

AE 445 Spacecraft Detail Design (3,3) 4 Credits Principles of spacecraft detail and subsystem design, analysis, modeling, manufacture, and test are covered and incorporated into projects to give actual experience in the detail design and integration of spacecraft subsystems and systems. Integration of multiple subsystems into a single functional model is a key component of the course. Prerequisites: AE 304, AE 426, AE 427, AE 430, or consent of instructor.

Aviation Environmental Science
AES 330 Environmental Consulting (3,0) 3 Credits Today’s industries, including the aviation industry, are under the umbrella of federal and state regulations dealing with a variety of environmental issues. One aspect of these regulations is an EA (Environmental Assessment), which is part of the NEPA (National Environmental Protection Act) regulations. This process will be examined and used to analyze local and regional projects.

AES 406 Environmental Management (3,0) 3 Credits This course focuses on the development of an environmental management plan. Today much of the environmental work in corporations, including the aviation industry, is carried out in projects. The management of these projects starts with the development of proposals, funding sources, tasks, and timeline. Employees at a variety of levels are required to help manage projects, so terms and organizational contents will be covered.

Air Force Aerospace Studies
AF 101 The Foundation of the U.S. Air Force (General Military Course) (1,0) 1 Credit A survey course designed to introduce students to the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer career opportunities. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences. Corequisite: AF 101L.

AF 102 The Foundation of the U.S. Air Force (1,0) 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.

AF 101L/AF 102L Leadership Laboratory (0,2) 0 Credit Consists of Air Force customs, courtesies, leadership, teamwork, field training orientation, drill, and ceremonies. Includes a mandatory physical fitness program. These courses are graded Pass/Fail.

AF 201 The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power (General Military Course) (1,0) 1 Credit The AF 201 course is designed to examine the aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Using this perspective, the course covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the Air and Space applications employed at the beginning of the Cold War. Historical examples are studied to extrapolate the fundamentals of air power, including the tenets of air and space power, principles of war, and Air Force competencies, functions, and doctrine. In addition, the students will continue to discuss the importance of the Air Force core values, through the use of operational examples and historical Air Force leaders, and will continue to develop their communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.

AF 202 The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power (General Military Course) (1,0) 1 Credit Continuation of AF 201. This course continues to explore Air Force history, beginning with the Vietnam era and culminating with the modern air and space applications employed during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. A weekly Leadership Laboratory is mandatory. Corequisite: AF 202L.

AF 201L/AF 202L Leadership Laboratory (0,2) 0 Credit Consists of Air Force customs, courtesies, leadership, teamwork, drill, ceremonies, and field training orientation. Includes a mandatory physical fitness program. These courses are graded Pass/Fail.

AF 301 Air Force Leadership Studies (Professional Officer Course) (3,0) 3 Credits A study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and the communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical applications of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experience in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course.

AF 302 Air Force Leadership Studies (Professional Officer Course) (3,0) 3 Credits Continuation of AF 301. A weekly Leadership Laboratory is mandatory. Corequisite: AF 302L.

AF 301L/AF 302L Leadership Laboratory (0,2) 0 Credit 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. Prerequisites: Completion of the General Military Course or Two-Year Program selection and/or approval of the professor of Aerospace Studies.

AF 401 Preparation for Active Duty (Professional Officer Course) (3,0) 3 Credits Examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Continued emphasis is given to the refinement of communication skills. An additional Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership management principles. Corequisite: AF 401L.

AF 402 Preparation for Active Duty (Professional Officer Course) (3,0) 3 Credits Continuation of AF 401. A weekly Leadership Laboratory is mandatory. Corequisite: AF 402L.

AF 401L/AF 402L Leadership Laboratory (0,2) 0 Credit Provides advanced leadership experiences 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. Prerequisites: Completion of the General Military Course or Two-Year Program selection and/or approval of the professor of Aerospace Studies.

AF 403L/AF 404L Leadership Laboratory (0,2) 0 Credit Mandatory. Provides advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities. Includes a mandatory physical fitness program. Prerequisites: completion of the POC. These courses are graded Pass/Fail.

Aeronautical Science
Note for Prescott Campus: Enrollment in the following courses is restricted to students in the Aeronautical Science degree program unless approved by the Aeronautical Science and Flight Department Chairs: AS 121, AS 221, AS 321.

AS 120 Principles of Aeronautical Science (3,0) 3 Credits An introductory course in Aeronautical Science designed to provide the student with a broad-based aviation orientation in flight-related areas appropriate to all non-Aeronautical Science degree programs. Subjects include historical developments in aviation and the airline industry, theory of flight, airport operations, aircraft systems and performance, elements of air navigation, basic meteorology theory, air traffic principles, flight physiology, and aviation regulations and safety. Not available to Aeronautical Science students or to students with FAA flight certificates.

AS 254 Aviation Legislation (3,0) 3 Credits This course examines the evolution of federal civil aviation regulations in the United States. It provides an overview of the past and present problems prompting regulation of the industry, the resultant safety legislation, airport development funding legislation, and international aviation legislation.

AS 309 Aerodynamics (3,0) 3 Credits Incompressible flow airfoil theory, wing theory. Calculation of stall speed, drag, and basic performance criteria. Configuration changes, high and low speed conditions. Special flight conditions. Introduction to compressible flow. Corequisite: PS 104.

AS 310 Aircraft Performance (3,0) 3 Credits Aerodynamic performance of aircraft powered by reciprocating, turboprop, or jet turbine engines. Stability and control, weight and balance and operating data. Prerequisite: AS 309. Corequisite: AS 311.

AS 311 Aircraft Engines-Turbine (3,0) 3 Credits A comprehensive study of aircraft gas turbine engine fundamentals and theory at the technical level. Areas of study include background, types, variations, and applications; engine theory; construction and design; systems and accessories; representative engines. Corequisite: PS 104.

AS 340 Instructional Design in Aviation (3,0) 3 Credits The application of the method of scientific inquiry to the process of instruction in aviation is presented. This means the systematic design of instruction, based on knowledge of the learning process, taking into account as many factors about the particular situation as possible. Special emphasis will be placed on examining instructional problems and needs in aviation, setting a procedure for solving them, and then evaluating the results. Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating.

AS 350 Domestic and International Navigation (3,0) 3 Credits This course will study FAR Part 121 domestic and flag regulations and evaluate their impact on longrange domestic and international flights. The student will be able to use ICAO, JAA, and FAA operational requirements and typical air carrier Ops SPECS to plan domestic and transoceanic flights. CBT simulation programs may be used as necessary to demonstrate actual flight scenarios. High-altitude airspace, navigation, and approach procedure chart interpretation will be examined in detail. Students will study and use the concepts of MNPS and RVSM airspace, dispatch procedures, ETOPS, ETP, driftdown, track messages, LRN accuracy checks, Oceanic Air Traffic Control clearances, international METARs and TAFs and emergencies and contingencies while on oceanic tracks. Communication systems requirements and methodology will be examined to include satellite, digital, and analog devices. Prerequisites: AS 310 and AS 221 or Instrument Rating.

AS 356 Aircraft Systems and Components (3,0) 3 Credits A comprehensive study of aircraft systems and components at the technical level. Areas of study include aircraft electrical, hydraulic, fuel, propeller, and auxiliary systems including theory of operation, calculations, and related Federal Aviation Regulations. Prerequisite: PS 104.

AS 357 Flight Physiology (3,0) 3 Credits Aeromedical information. Causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of flight environment disorders. Altitude effects, spatial disorientation, body heat imbalance, visual anomalies, and psychological factors are included as they relate to pilot performance and survival effectiveness. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

AS 358 Advanced Avionics (3,0) 3 Credits The student will be taught the electronic characteristics of communications, navigation, and surveillance equipment both on the ground and in the aircraft. This will include historical information leading to the current systems. Systems and concepts taught will include ADF, VOR, INS, IRS, GPS, ILS, VHF and UHF communications, SATCOM, ACARS, TCAS, EGPWS, transponders (Mode A, C, and S), ADS and ADS-B, TLS, free flight and weather radar. Since this area is very dynamic, new systems will be introduced as they are designed and perfected. Prerequisite: AS 221 or Instrument Rating. .

AS 380 Pilot Career Planning and Interviewing Techniques (1,0) 1 Credit A course in which students will discuss and develop short-term and long-term job and career goals, conduct career research using various University and industry resources, prepare a personal job search portfolio, prepare resumes and letters of application, and gain insights and proficiency in interviewing skills so they are better prepared to enter the job market upon graduation. Students will participate in simulated interview scenarios, will be expected to correspond with at least one company, and will be involved in the evaluation of letters, resumes, and interviews. This course will be graded Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

AS 387 Crew Resource Management (3,0) 3 Credits A capstone course designed to develop a detailed understanding of the organizational behavior, interpersonal relationships skills, and other critical behavioral dynamics of professional flight crews. The course builds upon the knowledge of crew resource management (CRM) acquired during the student's private, instrument, and commercial pilot certification training. The history of CRM, CRM concepts of communication processes, problem solving, group dynamics, workload management, and situational awareness will be investigated. Aircraft incidents and accidents related to the evolution of CRM training programs and FAA regulations will be analyzed. Intrapersonal and psycho-motor skills will be addressed as they relate to safe, legal, and efficient flight operations. Prerequisites: AS 350 and PSY 101.

AS 402 Airline Operations (3,0) 3 Credits A study of the scope and function of a major air carrier's organizational structure and the specific relationships of the operations department with those of marketing, maintenance, and safety are discussed. A study of corporate issues including the industry in general, market structure, certification, FAR Part 121 regulations, economic issues, mergers, corporate culture, and international topics will be included. From an operational perspective, topics include flight operations employment policies, domiciles, operating specifications, types of services provided, training, passenger considerations, decision making, communications, and pertinent FARs.

AS 405 Aviation Law (3,0) 3 Credits This course will introduce the advanced student to the U.S. Constitution as well as to federal, state, and local statutes. The student will become familiar with case law and common law and develop an understanding of the chronological development of these laws and their application to aviation. The student will be introduced to civil law, including tort, product liability, contract, sales, secured credit, property, environmental, and labor laws. Criminal statutory law and government, airman, and operator rights and liabilities will also be studied, as well as international laws and conferences. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

AS 408 Flight Safety (3,0) 3 Credits A capstone course designed to assist the student in developing an attitude and philosophy for accident prevention. The course includes ideal and practical, personal and organizational safety procedures and goals; safety philosophies; aircraft accident reports; human factors; principles of accident investigation, accident prevention programs, and accident statistics; current events; and NTSB special studies. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

AS 410 Airline Dispatch Operations (3,0) 3 Credits This capstone course includes a review of pertinent Federal Aviation Regulations, navigation systems and procedures, manual flight planning, emergency and abnormal procedures, the general operating manual, aircraft systems and performance development, human factors, and practical dispatching applications. Prerequisite: AS 310. Corequisites: AT 300, WX 301. (AT 300 and WX 301 are only applicable for those students in the Dispatcher Program.)

AS 411 Jet Transport Systems (3,0) 3 Credits This course will provide the student with detailed knowledge of jet transport category aircraft systems. The student will learn how to operate typical jet transport category aircraft systems in both normal and emergency situations. Prerequisite: AS 356.

AS 412 Corporate and Business Aviation (3,0) 3 Credits Operation of a corporate flight department. Value of management mobility. Aircraft and equipment evaluation, maintenance, flight operations, administration, fiscal considerations.

AS 420 Flight Technique Analysis (3,0) 3 Credits Application of aerodynamic principles to the development of optimal pilot techniques and procedures. Uniform procedures applicable to all airplanes and special procedures for large, high-performance, and transport aircraft are analyzed, including principles of flight deck resource management. Prerequisites: Daytona Beach AS 310, AS 435.

AS 435 Electronic Flight Management Systems (3,0) 3 Credits This course teaches the theory and principles governing flight with autopilot and flight management systems. Students will apply theory and principles by demonstrating good decisions and thought processes in autopilot and FMS/PC simulators. Prerequisites: AS 310, AS 350. Corequisite: AS 358.

AS 442 Flight Instructor Helicopter Operations (3,0) 3 Credits The theory and proper techniques of instruction and helicopter private and commercial pilot knowledge will be presented. The student will develop, plan, and give practice instruction on topics for private and commercial pilot helicopter pilots. By the end of the course, the student will have met the aeronautical knowledge requirements to take the Fundamentals of Instruction and CFI-Helicopter written knowledge tests. Prerequisite: AS 252 or FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate and Rotorcraft-Helicopter Rating.

Air Traffic Control
AT 300 Air Traffic Management I (3,0) 3 Credits AT 300 is the entry-level course in the Air Traffic Management (ATM) degree sequence. It is also the first of the courses required in the FAA’s Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) program the FAA is using to meet ATC staffing requirements. This course provides students with a fundamental knowledge of the U.S. air traffic control system and develops content knowledge in the following areas: the Federal Aviation Administration, its mission, organization, and operation; the air traffic control career; navigational aids, current and future; airspace; communications; federal aviation regulations; ATC procedures; control tower operations; nonradar operations; radar operations; and future air traffic control systems. The course also provides essential information that is useful for pilots and other aviation professionals. Prerequisite: AS 120 or AS 132.

Business Administration
Standing is based on credit hours earned toward the student’s declared degree program.

BA 201 Principles of Management (3,0) 3 Credits Provides an overview of relevant management principles and practices as applied in contemporary organizations. Focuses on management theories, philosophies, and functions.

BA 210 Financial Accounting (3,0) 3 Credits An introduction to accounting information systems and financial reports, including accounting concepts and analysis and interpretation of financial reports with an emphasis on the operating activities of aviation- related businesses.

BA 221 Advanced Computer-Based Systems (3,0) 3 Credits This course is a continuation of BA 120. It covers advanced concepts of spreadsheet use, database management systems, and presentation graphics. Students perform macro and command language programming in applications packages. In addition, the course provides experience in locating and retrieving graphical and text-based information from the Internet to support management activities. Prerequisite: Computer skills.

BA 314 Human Resource Management (3,0) 3 Credits This course will examine the functions to be accomplished in effectively managing human resources. An in-depth study of the interrelationship of managers, organizational staff, and/or specialists will assist the student in understanding and applying management theories to real-world human resource planning. Areas of concentration include human resource planning; recruitment and selection; training and development; compensation and benefits; safety and health; and employee and labor relations. Prerequisites: Management and sophomore standing.

BA 317 Organizational Behavior (3,0) 3 Credits A basic course in the analysis of various behavioral concepts affecting human behavior in business organizations, with emphasis on research, theory, and practice. Prerequisites: Management and sophomore standing.

BA 320 Business Information Systems (3,0) 3 Credits A management approach to understanding business information systems. The general characteristics, potential, and limitations of business systems are covered. The major emphasis is on understanding the inputs, processing, and outputs of a variety of business systems; the ways in which business systems are interrelated and the inherent management problems involved in the implementation and control of such systems. Prerequisites: Advanced computer skills and junior standing.

BA 325 Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management (3,0) 3 Credits A comprehensive inquiry into the major components of social responsibility including economic, legal, political, ethical, and societal issues involving the interaction of business, government, and society. Prerequisites: Management and sophomore standing.

BA 332 Corporate Finance I (3,0) 3 Credits The finance function as used by management, including financial analysis and control financial planning; and short, intermediate, and long-term financing, using the theory of cost of capital and leverage in planning financial strategies. Aviation-related businesses are emphasized. Prerequisites: Financial Accounting and junior standing.

BA 333 Personal Financial Planning (3,0) 3 Credits A study of the personal financial planning process. Includes taxes, investments, purchase of housing/ auto, insurance needs and analysis, use of credit, and retirement and estate planning. Student will develop a personal financial plan and will invest in a $500,000 portfolio of securities. Prerequisite: junior standing.

BA 334 Investment Analysis (3,0) 3 Credits This course is an introduction to the field of investments. The course is designed as a guide for people studying the capital markets for the first time. The course provides a survey of investments including security markets, investment vehicles, investment analysis and portfolio management. Specific topics include the concept of risk and return, types of financial instruments, study of how they are bought and sold, an introduction to how they are valued in the marketplace, a survey of investment companies, asset allocation, concept of efficient markets, equity and bond portfolio management, portfolio performance evaluation, fiduciary responsibility and ethical conduct in investment profession, and corporate governance. The course is taught from the viewpoint of an individual rather than an institutional investor. The course uses current economic and capital market information for a practical application of the course materials. Prerequisites: Junior standing, BA 332 or EC 225, or prerequisite knowledge met with approval of instructor.

BA 335 International Business (3,0) 3 Credits An analysis of economic development and international trade in modern times, with an examination of current U.S. relations with other nations. Attention will be focused on the impact of foreign trade on the aviation industry and the industry's contribution to economic development. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

BA 390 Business Law (3,0) 3 Credits A survey of the legal aspects of business transactions. Areas covered include contracts, agency, bailment, negotiable instruments, partnerships, corporations, consumer credit, and the government's influence on business law. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

BA 408 Airport Management (3,0) 3 Credits An examination of the management of airports with an emphasis on the facilities that make up an airport system, including airspace, airfield, and terminal and ground access operations. Prerequisites: Management and junior standing.

BA 412 Airport Planning and Design Standards (3,0) 3 Credits The principles of airport master planning and system planning are studied. Fundamental principles of airport layout and design are covered, including geometric design, airport drainage, pavement design, passenger and cargo terminal layout, and capacity and delay effects. Prerequisites: Airport Management and senior standing.

BA 420 Management of Production and Operations (3,0) 3 Credits An intensive study of management in all organizations: service oriented and product oriented. Scheduling, inventory control procurement, quality control, and safety are investigated. Particular attention is given to applications of aviation-oriented activities. Prerequisites: Statistics and senior standing.

BA 421 Small Business Management (3,0) 3 Credits An analysis of the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to be successful in conceiving, initiating, organizing, and operating a small business. Special focus will be placed on small businesses in the aviation field. Prerequisites: Financial Accounting and senior standing.

BA 436 Strategic Management (3,0) 3 Credits This business capstone course examines strategic management principles involving strategy, formulation, implementation, evaluation, and organization analysis. Case analysis employing strategic management principles is used to examine and solve organization problems. Total quality management concepts are studied for improvement of organizational effectiveness. Prerequisite: graduating senior standing.

BA 450 Airline/Airport Marketing (3,0) 3 Credits An investigation of the role of marketing in the aviation/ airport industries. Topics to be covered include consumer segmentation, database management, integrated marketing communications, public relations, vendor relations, and retailing. Prerequisites: Marketing and senior standing.
BA 299, 399, 499 Special Topics in Management 1-4 Credits Individual independent or directed studies of selected topics in management. Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and approval of the department chair. May be repeated with change of content.

Cooperative Education
CE 396, 397, 398 1-6 Credits Aerospace Engineering (AE), Aerospace Studies (AR), Aeronautical Science (AS), Aircraft Engineering Technology (ET), Aviation Business Administration (ABA), Management of Technical Operations (MTO), Aviation Management (AM), Avionics (AV), Computer Engineering (CEC), Computer Science (CS), Electrical Engineering (EE), Flight (FL), Global Security and Intelligence Studies (GSIS), Maintenance Technology (MT), Space Studies (SP), Science, Technology, and Globalization (STG). Provides practical learning experience in full-time or part-time employment related to the student's degree program and career goals. Course title and level are based on the work assignment. Prerequisite: Approval by the department chair and cooperative education administrator. NOTE: Cooperative Education and internship experiences are designed as academically based experiential education. A student enrolled in a University-approved co-op/internship professional activity and registered for 6 credit hours will be considered full-time by all University departments other than Financial Aid. The Financial Aid Office will consider a 6-hour coop/ internship as half-time enrollment and will process financial aid accordingly. They will report enrollment to the outside agencies as half-time, thus keeping them out of repayment on their student loans. CE 496, 497, 498 1-6 Credits Continuation of CE 396, 397.

Computer Engineering
CEC 220 Digital Circuit Design (3,0) 3 Credits Introduction to logic design and interfacing digital circuits. Boolean algebra, combinatorial logic circuits, digital multiplexers, circuit minimization techniques, flip-flop storage elements, shift registers, counting devices, and sequential logic circuits. Corequisite: CEC 222.

CEC 222 Digital Circuit Laboratory (0,3) 1 Credit Laboratory experiments in the measurement and verification of digital circuits. Discrete and integrated logic circuit design analysis and measurements. Corequisite: CEC 220.

CEC 320 Microprocessor Systems (3,0) 3 Credits Study of digital computer organizations. Introduction to microcomputer systems using a current microprocessor. Assembly language programming techniques for microcomputers will be used to study digital computer operation. Input and output techniques, memory devices, RS 232, and other interfacing techniques will be studied. Hardware and software relationships will also be discussed. Prerequisites: CEC 220 and experience in programming in a high-level language. Corequisite: CEC 322.

CEC 322 Microprocessor Systems Laboratory (0,3) 1 Credit Hands-on experience with a microprocessor is provided through weekly experiments involving hardware and software techniques. Corequisite: CEC 320.

CEC 421 Computer Systems Design II (1,6) 3 Credits This is the second course in the senior project sequence (CEC 420 and CEC 421). This is the continuation of CEC 420. This course continues with project development, focusing on issues of detailed design, modularization, component selection, coding, assembling, and testing. The team working in a distributed environment will implement and test a computercentered system with elements of both hardware and software. Prerequisite: EE 420 (Prerequisite for Prescott campus only).

CEC 440 Autonomous Vehicle Design (3,0) 3 Credits This course introduces students to the issues involved in the development of autonomous vehicles as applied in aerospace and aviation. This multidisciplinary course is designed to give students a variety of basic concepts and hands-on experience in robotics and automation. Topics include control, sensing, vision, intelligence, and mechanics. To gain hands-on experience, students will participate in a project in which they will design and build an autonomous vehicle that will participate in an international robotics competition. Prerequisite: CEC 320.

CEC 450 Real-Time Systems (3,0) 3 Credits The course introduces the concepts of real-time systems from the user and designer viewpoint. The requirements, design, implementation, and basic properties of real-time application software are described with an overview of system software. Related topics such as interrupts, concurrent task synchronization, sharing resources, and software reliability are discussed. A team project on a real-time prototype application may be incorporated in the course. Prerequisites: CS 225, CEC 320. Corequisite: CS 420.

CEC 460 Telecommunications Systems (3,0) 3 Credits Techniques and applications in telecommunications. Types of data communication versus line discipline methodology. Hardware requirements and constraints. Speed versus quality. Security and encoding algorithms. Prerequisite: CEC 320 or permission of instructor. program coordinator.
Communication

COM 122 English Composition and Literature (3,0) 3 Credits This course focuses on principles of writing in response to readings in the humanities, social sciences, and other interdisciplinary fields. Students develop their communicative, evaluative, critical thinking, and research writing abilities through the close examination of key texts across those disciplines. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of basic skills requirements.

COM 219 Speech (3,0) 3 Credits A continuation of the study of communication and communication theory with emphasis on overcoming communication apprehension, developing listening skills, mastering oral performance, and writing about communication. Individual sections may focus on public speaking, group discussion, oral interpretation, or interpersonal communication. Section emphasis varies by instructor and is listed in the Schedule of Courses. Prerequisite: COM 122.

COM 221 Technical Report Writing (3,0) 3 Credits Preparation of formal and informal technical reports, abstracts, resumes, and business correspondence. Major emphasis placed on the long technical paper and the acquisition of advanced writing skills. Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.

COM 222 Business Communication (3,0) 3 Credits An introduction to effective business communication. Topics in oral, written, nonverbal, and intercultural communication are covered. Research methods, effective speaking, and the preparation of letters, memoranda, and reports are emphasized. Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.

Computer Science
CS 111 Spreadsheet (1,0) 1 Credit An understanding of spreadsheet applications and commands designed to develop an intermediate level of spreadsheet competency. An exploration of practical spreadsheet applications such as budgets, income taxes, profit and loss statements, and calculating grades, among many others. Specific commands include creating, editing, saving, retrieving, and printing spreadsheets using statistical data and financial functions; depicting spreadsheet; information graphically in bar graphs, pie charts, and line graphs; linking and integrating spreadsheets; and using spreadsheet macros. Prerequisite: IT 109 or equivalent knowledge.

CS 114 Presentation Graphics (1,0) 1 Credit An overview of business graphics. Emphasis is on the design and creation of professional graphics such as charts and short documents to be used to clarify information in oral and written presentations. Specific topics include planning and organizing charts and presentation documents; creating pie charts, bar charts, line charts, and presentation documents; formatting, editing, and printing; using text, symbols, and graphics; importing artwork; and creating an automated presentation of charts and documents.

CS 116 Recent Trends in Application Software (1,0) 1 Credit The content of the course is left to the specific needs of the student and new software. Prerequisite: IT 109 or equivalent knowledge.

CS 117 Computer Configurations (3,0) 3 Credits Provides the student with an in-depth understanding of the technical aspects of hardware and software and a study of the current trends in computing. The course will include hardware and software installations, troubleshooting, and a survey of resources in personal computing.

CS 118 Fundamentals of Computer Programming (3,0) 3 Credits Introduction to basic concepts of structured programming with applications in business, technology, and engineering. This course is intended for the student with little or no experience in programming.

CS 207 Network-Based Computing (3,0) 3 Credits Local area network installation and operations. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, LAN, WAN, terminology, protocols, topologies, mail systems, network administration functions, and hardware. Prerequisites: CS 117 and CS 118.

CS 210 Scientific Programming (3,0) 3 Credits Introduction to problem-solving methods, algorithm development, program design, coding, debugging, testing, use of subprograms and documentation, and programming in a block-structured high-level language covering control structures and simple data structures such as arrays and files. This course emphasizes scientific/engineering programming techniques and applications. Corequisite: MA 112 or MA 241.

CS 222 Introduction to Discrete Structures (3,0) 3 Credits An introduction to the fundamental algebraic, logical, and combinatorial concepts of mathematics that provide a foundation for the study of computer science. Prerequisites: Experience in programming in a high-level language, pre-Calculus mathematics.

CS 225 Computer Science II (3,3) 4 Credits This course emphasizes program design, style, data abstraction, information hiding, and testing; advanced programming features; and introduction to object-oriented concepts, basics of algorithm analysis, exception handling, string processing, recursion, pointers, and simple data structures. The course has a closed laboratory that includes activities dealing with the computing environment, the software development process, and programming exercises. Prerequisite: CS 125 (Prescott) or EGR 115 (Daytona Beach).

CS 308 Practicum (3,0) 3 Credits This capstone project course is individualized to each student and uses most facets of their prior instruction. Prerequisite: All other courses required in the computer applications minor.

CS 315 Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms (3,0) 3 Credits This course emphasizes the design, implementation, and analysis of algorithms dealing with searching, sorting, graphs, trees, and disk files. Prerequisites: CS 222, CS 225.

CS 332 Organization of Programming Languages (3,0) 3 Credits A comparative study of different programming paradigms. Students program in several languages chosen to illustrate the essential features of the paradigms studied. Formal language concepts are also introduced. Prerequisites: CS 222, CS 225.

CS 375 Algorithms (3,0) 3 Credits This course covers strategies, mathematics, implementations, and performance properties of fundamental algorithms employed in computer science. Prerequisites: CS 315 and MA 242 or permission of instructor.

CS 415 Human-Computer Interfaces (3,0) 3 Credits This course introduces Computer Science students to several important aspects of how humans use computers and how software is designed for usability. Students are introduced to usability issues, graphical systems, and graphical interfaces. Prerequisite: SE 320 or permission of the instructor.

CS 420 Operating Systems (3,0) 3 Credits Development, structure, and functions of operating systems; demand service models; development of concurrent models. Prerequisite: CS 225 and junior standing.

Economics
Standing is based on credit hours earned toward the student's declared degree program.

EC 210 Microeconomics (3,0) 3 Credits An introduction to the economic principles of free enterprise supply and demand, private and social implications of profit maximization, market structure, and resource markets. Current microeconomic issues in aviation (such as liability reform, evolution of airline competition, etc.) are discussed.

EC 211 Macroeconomics (3,0) 3 Credits An introductory analysis of employment, inflation, recession, GDP economic growth, and international trade with an emphasis on practical policy alternatives. Macroeconomic aviation applications such as the counter-cyclical growth of start-up airlines and consideration of ATC privatization are incorporated.

EC 315 Managerial Economics (3,0) 3 Credits An analytical approach to the manager's role in understanding pricing, costing, production, and forecasting. Concentrates on simple quantitative models to explain the firm's position in the market and how the manager can react to and control this information. Aviation topics commonly discussed include airport privatization and employee ownership of airlines. Prerequisites: Microeconomics and junior standing.

EE 223 Linear Circuits Analysis I (3,0) 3 Credits Volt-ampere characteristics for passive circuit elements, resistive network circuit theory, and simplification. Kirchoff's current and voltage laws. Introduction to linear network theorems and transformations. Transient response of RC, RL, and RLC circuits. Steady state and impedance circuit analysis for sinusoidal sources. Corequisites: MA 345, PS 250.

EE 224 Electrical Engineering Laboratory I (0,3) 1 Credit Problem sessions, electrical instrumentation and measurement, verification of theory presented in EE 223, working knowledge of electronic test equipment. Corequisite: EE 223.

EE 302 Electronic Devices and Circuits (3,0) 3 Credits Introduction to basic semiconductor theory and semiconductor device characteristics. Diode and transistor models used in the analysis and design of electronic circuits. Basic amplifier circuits. Single and multi-stage amplifier analysis, design, and frequency response. Integrated circuit implementation of differential stages and operational amplifier circuits. Prerequisite: EE 223 or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: EE 304.

EE 303 Signals and Filters (3,0) 3 Credits Mathematics for filtering and spectral analysis of continuous and discrete systems. Solutions to filtering approximations via Butterworth, Chebyshev, elliptic, and others. Introductions to Z-transforms and digital filter design methods. Prerequisites: EE 300 and MA 441 or permission of instructor.

EE 304 Electronic Circuits Laboratory (0,3) 1 Credit Laboratory experiments in the measurement of electronic device characteristics. Design of biasing networks, small signal amplifiers, and switching circuits. Corequisite: EE 302.

EE 335 Electrical Engineering I (2,0) 2 Credits Introduction of the fundamentals of electrical engineering. Circuit theory and variables. Voltage-current relationship for passive elements. Circuit analysis and network solutions. Phasors and frequency domain analysis. Transient analysis of first and second order systems. Equivalent circuits and power. The Electrical Engineering Lab, EE 336, must be taken during the same semester as EE 335. Prerequisites: COM 221, MA 345, PS 250, PS 253.

EE 336 Electrical Engineering Laboratory I (0,3) 1 Credit Laboratory experiments and techniques in electrical engineering. The Electrical Engineering Lab EE 336 must be taken during the same semester as EE 335.

EE 340 Electric and Magnetic Fields (3,0) 3 Credits Electrostatics and magnetostatics. Study of magnetic and dielectric material properties; Maxwell’s equations; energy and radiation of plane waves. Introduction of electromagnetic waves, transmission lines, the Smith chart, and radiation from antennas. Prerequisites: MA 441, PS 250.

EE 401 Control Systems Analysis and Design (3,0) 3 Credits Modeling, analysis, and design of analog and digital linear control systems using time and frequency domain techniques. Topics include feedback control system characteristics performance analysis and stability, Z-transforms, and controller design. Prerequisites: EE 303, EE 320, or CEC 320.

EE 402 Control Systems Laboratory (0,3) 1 Credit Laboratory experiments involving the principles of operation and design of linear control systems. Experiments to support theory introduced in EE 401. Corequisite: EE 401.

EE 406 Digital Signal Processing (3,0) 3 Credits Discrete-time description of signals and systems. D/A and A/D conversion, sampling, and aliasing. Fourier transform of discrete signals, the discrete Fourier transform, and the Z-transform. Digital filter structures, filter implementation, and synthesis techniques. Digitization, quantization, and finite precision effects. Discrete system simulation and DSP applications. Prerequisite: EE 303. Corequisite: EE 407.

EE 407 Digital Signal Processing Laboratory (3,0) 1 Credit Analog and digital filter design using MATLAB Digital filter implementation with C programming and assembly code. Input/output, filtering, and waveform generation with a 32-bit floating-point DSP development system. Co requisite: EE 406.

EE 410 Communication Systems (3,0) 3 Credits Theory and application of electronic communication systems; spectral analysis; modulation and demodulation techniques; transmitting and receiving systems. Behavior of receivers and transmitters in the presence of noise. Study of avionic radio systems presently in use, such as NAV, COMM, DME, ATCRBS, ILS, and others. Prerequisites: EE 303, EE 340.

EE 412 Communication Systems Laboratory (0,3) 1 Credit Laboratory experiments involving design and analysis of electronic communication circuitry and measuring performance characteristics and limitations of various communication components and systems. Corequisite: EE 410.

EE 415 Satellite Communications Systems (3,0) 3 Credits This course covers all aspects of satellite communications systems. Orbits are discussed, such as GEO, MEO, and LEO, including highly elliptical orbits. The RF link for satellites is discussed with special considerations for various types of orbits. Typical spacecraft and ground station characteristics are studied.

EE 417 Digital Communications (3,0) 3 Credits This course covers digital codes, including the understanding of the generation of common codes and the advantages and disadvantages of the various types of codes. Bandwidth considerations are introduced. Common distortion and interference phenomena are studied in terms of intersymbol interference, bit error rates, and the tools for analyzing these impairments, such as eye diagrams and constellation diagrams. Techniques for improving digital communications, including matched filters, error detection, error compression, and data compression, are discussed.

EE 420 Avionics Preliminary Design (3,0) 3 Credits Study of FAA requirements governing design of airborne electronic equipment. Study of component and subsystem specification and design practices. Application of the above in the preparation of a proposal/design plan for an airborne electrical/electronic subsystem. Integrate the knowledge gained throughout the curriculum with practical aspects of the practice of engineering to enable the student to comprehend engineering as a pivotal aspect of the business cycle and to responsibly participate in society by the practice of his/her profession. The course will introduce the combination of hardware and software requirements and preliminary design, preparation of project, and testing plans following established industry standards. Prerequisite: senior standing.

EE 421 Avionics Detail Design (3,0) 3 Credits Continuation of EE 420 or EE 428. Senior-level project. Students will work as members of a team in the execution of winning proposals from EE 420/428. The course incorporates the combination of hardware and software detailed design, implementation, and testing following established industry standards. Prerequisite: EE 420 or EE 428.

EE 450 Elements of Power Systems (3,0) 3 Credits Electrical power conversion and control. Use of electronic devices as switches. Power computations for linear and nonlinear circuits, single and three-phase power distribution, and transformers. Controlled and uncontrolled rectification. AC voltage controllers, DC-DC converters, DC power supplies, DC-AC inverters, and resonant converters. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission from instructor.

EE 452 Power Systems Laboratory (1,2) 1 Credit Laboratory projects in power conversion and control. Measurement techniques of average and apparent power, power factor, average and RMS voltage and current, and harmonics. PWM control circuits, power electronic circuit design, and thermal management techniques. Corequisite: EE 450.

EE 460 Advanced Controls and System Integration (3,0) 3 Credits Continuation of EE 401. Study of modern control methods including state variables, controllability and observability, and modern design techniques. Integration of avionics systems by different avionics bus protocols including ARINC-429, ARINC-629, Mil Std 1553, and RS-232. Study of avionics systems common to modern aircraft. Design project. Prerequisite: EE 401 or equivalent.

Engineering
EGR 101 Introduction to Engineering (1,2) 2 Credits An introduction to the interdisciplinary aspects of the engineering of aerospace systems. This is a projectbased course demonstrating how aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, civil engineering, and software engineering are combined to produce results. Students are involved in an array of conceptual exercises, simple design activities, and projects dealing with engineering in aerospace-related areas.

EGR 111 Engineering Drawing (2,0) 2 Credits Freehand pencil sketching for graphical communication of engineering designs. Standard forms for design graphic and view layout, orthographic projection, section and auxiliary views, dimensioning, tolerancing, introduction to shop processes. This course is not equivalent to EGR 120.

EGR 115 Introduction to Computing for Engineers (3,0) 3 Credits This is an introductory course in programming and computing for scientists and engineers. The course introduces students to the following aspects of software engineering: specification, requirements, design, code, and test. This course uses a problem-solving approach for developing algorithms. The following topics will be included: data types and related operations, looping, decision, input/output, functions, arrays, files, and plotting. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or permission of the instructor.

EGR 200 Computer Aided Conceptual Design of Aerospace Systems (2,3) 3 Credits Application and use of a high-end computer-aided design (CAD) tool for graphical communication of conceptual engineering designs. Includes definition of standards and conventions for generating part and assembly drawings as well as introductory methods for creating and documenting conceptual aerospace systems design. Application of rapid prototyping methods for constructing and integrating aerospace models as well as conceptual aircraft design.

Engineering Physics
A grade of C or better is required in MA 241, MA 242, PS 140, PS 141, PS 215, and PS 216 for entry into all EP and ES courses.
EP 101 Current Topics in Space Sciences (1,0) 1 Credit A survey seminar intended to explore contemporary topics encountered in the exploration of the upper atmosphere and near space environment.

EP 320 Electro-Optical Engineering (3,0) 3 Credits Geometrical optics of mirrors, thin and thick lenses, prisms, and systems. Ray tracing with optical CAD. Fiber optics applications. Physical optics including interference, diffraction, and polarization. Phaser methods. Engineering considerations in choice of different types of detectors. Space systems applications. Image processing. Emphasis on design. Prerequisites: EGR 115, PS 303. Corequisites: MA 345, PS 305.

EP 340 Introduction to Space Systems Design (2,1.5) 2 Credits An introduction to space mission analysis and design process, mission characterization, evaluation, and requirements definition. Introduction to computeraided design (CAD). Numerical modeling and simulation of engineering systems, the finite element method, the finite difference method. Prerequisite: ES 202.

EP 391 Microcomputers and Electronic Instrumentation (2,3) 3 Credits This course will provide students with a background 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 on following the form of the electrical signal from light, pressure, temperature, and other sensors as it proceeds through signal conditioning circuits and into the microcomputer for further processing. In the laboratory portion of the course the student will explore the design of pertinent regulated power supplies, 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 to produce one or two working instruments that are interfaced to a microcomputer. Prerequisites: EGR 115, PS 219, PS 220, or instructor's waiver. Corequisite: MA 345.

EP 393 Spaceflight Dynamics (2,0) 2 Credits Basic topics in analytical dynamics, two body orbits and the initial value problem, the two body orbital boundary value problem, Earth coverage and space mission geometry, non-Keplerian effects, orbital maneuvers and rendezvous, and interplanetary transfer. Fundamentals of ascent flight mechanics, launch vehicle selection, fundamentals of entry flight mechanics, and the associated thermal control problem. Prerequisite: ES 204 or instructor consent.

EP 394 Space Systems Engineering (3,0) 3 Credits Development of the fundamental principles used in the engineering and design of space systems. Several major subsystems including power, telemetry and command, communications, thermal control and guidance, navigation, and control subsystems are covered. Topics on space environmental control and life support systems, space system integration and testing and space system operations are also discussed. Prerequisite: AE 313 or EP 393 or consent of the instructor.

EP 400 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (3,0) 3 Credits Basic thermodynamics, entropy, kinetic theory, distribution of molecular velocities, Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics, Bose-Einstein statistics, Fermi-Dirac statistics, microcononical ensemble, canonical ensemble. Prerequisite: PS 303.

EP 410 Space Physics (3,0) 3 Credits Origin, evolution, and structure of neutral and ionized terrestrial atmosphere. Effect of sun's electromagnetic radiation on ozone shield. Photoionization and thermal structure of the neutral atmosphere as well as the ionosphere and magnetosphere. Solar disturbances and their effects on satellite orbit decay and on longdistance communication. Studies of composition, thermodynamics, and physical processes of the near-Earth space environment. Rocket and satellite monitoring and remote sensing. Numerical and instrument design projects. Prerequisite: EP 320. Corequisite: EP 440.

EP 420 Planetary Science (3,0) 3 Credits Study of the planetary system: origin, evolution, composition, present configuration, dynamics, interiors, surfaces, atmospheres, and magnetospheres of the planets and, where appropriate, similar aspects of the satellites, asteroids, and comets. Interpretations of existing data and definition of future experiments to aid in determination of the origin and evolution of the solar system are stressed. Prerequisite: PS 303.

EP 440 Engineering Electricity and Magnetism (3,0) 3 Credits Solutions of electrostatics problems using Poisson's equation and Laplace's equation, electrostatic energy, electric current, magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, physics of plasmas, Maxwell's equations, and application of Maxwell's equations (reflection, refraction, waveguides, antenna radiation). Students will write some simple computer programs. Prerequisites: EGR 115, MA 442, PS 303, PS 305, PS 320, or instructor consent.

EP 455 Quantum Physics (3,0) 3 Credits The Schrodinger equation in one and three dimensions and its solutions for step potentials, the harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. Operators and their matrix representations: Dirac bracket formalism, angular momentum and spin, spin-orbit interaction. Identical particles and exchange symmetries. Time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory and approximation methods: transition rates, Fermi's rule, scattering theory. Classical and quantum statistical distributions. Prerequisite: EP 440 or instructor consent. .

Engineering Science
A grade of C or better is required in MA 241, MA 242, and either PS 150 or PS 215 and PS 216 for entry into all ES courses. A passing grade in all prerequisite courses or department consent is required for entry into all ES courses.

ES 201 Statics (3,0) 3 Credits A vector treatment of the concepts and characteristics of forces and couples. Distributed forces. Center of mass, centroid. Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Trusses and frames. Internal forces. Shear and moment distribution in beams. Area moments of inertia. Prerequisites: PS 150 or PS 215, EGR 120 or EGR 111, or consent of the instructor. Corequisite: MA 243.

ES 202 Solid Mechanics (3,0) 3 Credits The concepts of stress and strain and their tensor properties. Elastic stress-strain relations. Analysis of stress and deformation in members subject to axial, torsional, bending, and combined loading. Column stability. Prerequisite: ES 201.

ES 204 Dynamics (3,0) 3 Credits A vector treatment of the kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Acceleration, work, energy, power, impulse, and momentum. Prerequisite: ES 201. Corequisite: MA 345.

ES 206 Fluid Mechanics (3,0) 3 Credits Physical characteristics of the fluid state. Fluid statics. Kinematics of fluid motion. Flow of an incompressible ideal fluid. The impulse-momentum principles. Similitude and dimensional analysis, fluid measurements. Prerequisite: ES 201.

ES 207 Fundamentals of Mechanics (3,0) 3 Credits Vector analysis of forces and moments. Equilibrium analysis of static systems. Center of gravity. Kinematics, kinetics, work and energy, impulse and momentum. Prerequisite: PS 150.

ES 305 Thermodynamics (3,0) 3 Credits A study of the concepts of heat and work and their transformation as governed by the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Properties of pure substances. Ideal gas behavior and relationships. Reversible processes and temperature-entropy diagrams. Conventional power cycles. Properties of ideal gas mixtures. Combustion. Prerequisites: ES 206 and PS 160 or PS 208 or consent of the instructor.

ES 312 Energy Transfer Fundamentals (3,0) 3 Credits First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics for control masses and control volumes. Fundamentals of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation. Application of energy balances. Prerequisite: PS 160.

ES 315 Space Environment and Effects (3,0) 3 Credits This course studies the effects of the space environment on spacecraft and spacecraft design. The vacuum, neutral, plasma, radiation, and space debris environments and their effect on space missions are examined. Special emphasis is placed on investigating the effects of radiation on the electrical spacecraft subsystems and the space debris environment. Prerequisites: PS 250, junior standing, or instructor consent.

ES 320 Engineering Materials Science (2,0) 2 Credits Materials used in aeronautical engineering applications. Properties of materials and their measurements. Metals and their structures. Characteristics of metallic phases. Equilibrium diagrams. Processing of metals and alloys. Plastics, their structures, and characteristics. Ceramics and their characteristics. Composite materials. Corrosion. The Engineering Materials Science Lab ES 321 must be taken during the same semester as ES 320. Prerequisites: COM 221, ES 202, and PS 105 or PS 140 or consent of the instructor.

ES 321 Engineering Materials Science Laboratory (0,3) 1 Credit Laboratory experiments and techniques in materials science, composites, and solid mechanics. The Engineering Materials Science Lab must be taken during the same semester as ES 320.

ES 403 Heat Transfer (3,0) 3 Credits One- and two-dimensional steady and unsteady state conduction heat transfer including an introduction to finite-difference and finite-element methods of analysis. Free and forced convection heat transfer. Radiation heat transfer. Prerequisites: ES 206 or permission of instructor, ES 305, MA 345.

Flight-Academic
FA 109 Intermediate Flight Transition and Procedural Familiarization (3,0) 3 Credits A review of elementary commercial pilot flight operations including basic aircraft control, elementary radio navigation, air traffic control procedure, cross-country operations, and solo flight. Associated ground instruction will include a review of knowledge areas required for Private Pilot certification. This course is specifically designed for students entering Embry-Riddle's Commercial Pilot program with a Private Pilot certificate and desiring advanced standing. Prerequisite: FAA Private Pilot Certification with Airplane Single-Engine Land Rating.

FA 121 Private Single Flight (1,0) 1 Credit During this course the student obtains the foundation for all future aviation training. The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary for him/her to meet the standards contained in the FAA Private 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 necessary to attain a Private Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Single Engine Land Rating. Corequisite: AS 121 (NOTE FOR DAYTONA BEACH CAMPUS: the FAA requires AS 121 to be completed at Embry-Riddle with a "C" or higher. Students who transfer credit for AS 121 will be required to complete additional ground training in FA 121 to meet the FAA requirement.)

FA 122 Private Multi Flight with Laboratory (1, 0) 1 Credit The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary to meet the standards contained in the FAA Multi Engine Private 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 necessary to attain the addition of a Multi-Engine Rating for the Private Pilot Certificate. Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Single Engine Land Rating (FA 121). Corequisite: FA 122L.

FA 215 Upset Training 1 Credit This flight course is designed to give certified pilots the experience and knowledge to immediately recognize aircraft upset situations and the skills to safely and precisely recover from such occurrences. This course will include flight recoveries from nose-high, nose-low, and inverted attitudes; spin entries and recoveries; and basic aerobatic maneuvers.

FA 221 Instrument Single Flight (1,0) 1 Credit The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary to meet the standards contained in the FAA Instrument Rating 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 necessary to attain the addition of an Instrument Rating for the Private Pilot Certificate. Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Single Engine Land Rating (FA 121). Corequisite: AS 221. (NOTE FOR DAYTONA BEACH CAMPUS: the FAA requires AS 221 to be completed at Embry-Riddle with a C or higher. Students who transfer credit for AS 221 will be required to complete additional ground training in FA 221 to meet the FAA requirement.)

FA 222 Instrument Multi Flight (1,0) 1 Credit The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary to meet the standards contained in the FAA Instrument Rating 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 necessary to attain the addition of an Instrument Rating for the Private Pilot Certificate. Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Multi Engine Land Rating (FA 122). Corequisite: AS 221. (NOTE FOR DAYTONA BEACH CAMPUS: The FAA requires AS 221 to be completed at Embry-Riddle with a C or higher. Students who transfer credit for AS 221 will be required to complete additional ground training in FA 222 to meet the FAA requirement.)

FA 321 Commercial Single Flight (1,0) 1 Credit The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary to meet the standards contained in the FAA 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 necessary to attain a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Single Engine Land Rating. Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single Engine Land and Instrument Airplane Ratings (FA 221). Corequisite: AS 321. (NOTE FOR DAYTONA BEACH CAMPUS: the FAA requires AS 321 to be completed at Embry-Riddle with a C or higher. Students who transfer credit for AS 321 will be required to complete additional ground training in FA 321 to meet the FAA requirement.)

FA 322 Commercial Multi-Flight (1,0) 1 Credit The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary to meet the standards contained 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 necessary to attain a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Multi Engine Land Rating. Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multi Engine Land and Instrument Airplane Ratings (FA 222). Corequisite: AS 321. (NOTE FOR DAYTONA BEACH CAMPUS: the FAA requires AS 321 to be completed at Embry-Riddle with a C or higher. Students who transfer credit for AS 321 will be required to complete additional ground training in FA 322 to meet the FAA requirement.)

FA 323 Commercial Multi-Add On (1,0) 1 Credit The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary to meet the standards contained in the FAA Multi Engine Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards. Additionally, the student will receive training in safety awareness, crew resource management, and aeronautical decisionmaking. At the successful completion of this course the student will have gained the aeronautical experience necessary to attain the addition of a Multi- Engine-Rating for the Commercial Pilot Certificate. Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single Engine Land and Instrument Airplane Ratings (FA 321).

FA 326 Commercial Single Add On Flight (1,0) 1 Credit The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary to meet the standards contained in the FAA 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 necessary to attain the addition of a Single Engine Rating for his/ her Commercial Pilot Certificate. Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multi Engine Land and Instrument Airplane Ratings (FA 322).

FA 370 Advanced Multi-Engine Instrument Flight 1 Credit Introduction to autopilot and flight director operations to further develop instrument piloting skills to the ATP level. In addition, the student is introduced to advanced cross-country operations, with emphasis on precision flying skills and the use of automated flight management systems in an IFR environment. Prerequisites: Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Multi- Engine Class Rating and Instrument Airplane Rating(FA 322 or FA 323).

FA 417 Flight Instructor Rating 3 Credits The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary for him/her to meet the standards contained in the Flight Instructor practical test standards, Single-Engine Land with Instrument Airplane rating. Additionally, the student will receive training in cockpit resource management and safe flying practices. Associated ground instruction will include completion of the Fundamentals of Instruction, the Flight Instructor Airplane, and the Flight Instructor Instrument written test. Prerequisite: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Single-Engine and Instrument Rating (FA 321 or FA 326).

FA 420 Airline Flight Crew Techniques and Procedures 2 Credits Instruction in airline flight crew operations with emphasis on the transition of the professionally qualified pilot into a highly skilled member of an air carrier flight management team. Prerequisites: Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi- Engine/Instrument Airplane Rating, AS 387, AS 435. Corequisite: AS 420.

FA 460 Multi-Engine Flight Instructor Rating 2 Credits The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary for him/her to meet the FAA standards required to add the Multi-Engine Flight Instructor Rating to his/her CFI/I Rating. Additional instruction will be provided in advanced multi-engine flight crew training techniques including cockpit resource management and safe flying practices. Prerequisites: FA 417 or FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land and Instrument-Airplane Ratings and a FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with an Instrument Airplane Rating.

FA 199, 299, 399, 499 Special Topics in Flight 0-2 Credits Flight training in selected areas for the purpose of gaining proficiency in required pilot operations for various certificates and ratings. Prerequisites: Approval of chief flight instructor and department chair.

Humanities
Note: Foreign language courses are listed under the Language discipline (L).

HU 125 Choral Union (3,0) 1 Credit A singing organization open to all members of the university community. Training in choral techniques, acquaintance with choral music of all periods. (May be elected up to eight times for open elective credit.)

The Humanities 140 Series The HU 140 series constitutes an integral component of the University's General Education Program. This series offers students a variety of choices, with each course fulfilling a lower-level requirement in the humanities. Courses in the HU 140 series emphasize writing, reading, and appreciation skills and are designed to expose students to the complexity of human emotions and experiences. Students also explore the framework of historical and cultural contexts in which artistic and creative expressions have arisen. In selecting a course from the HU 140 series, students have opportunities to concentrate their studies on one form of cultural expression, such as music, literature, or the visual arts. Others may opt for a course that provides a chronological examination of a cultural expression or a thematic approach to several disciplines in the humanities.

HU 142 Studies in Literature (3,0) 3 Credits A continuation of COM 122 with emphasis on a survey of literature. Reading materials include selected novels, poems, and plays. Emphasizes writing, reading, and appreciation skills. Prerequisite: COM 122.

HU 143 Introduction to Rhetoric (3,0) 3 Credits A continuation of COM 122, HU 143 offers a broad survey of rhetorical theory and practice. Whether noble or base, rhetoric primarily uses language to achieve a desired end, usually persuasion. This course employs primary and secondary readings as a means to examine how rhetorical principles manifest themselves in a variety of cultural texts and to understand the powers of persuasion. Although instructors may choose various approaches to teaching this course, students should expect some exposure to classical rhetoricians. Prerequisite: COM 122.

HU 144 Studies in Art (3,0) 3 Credits A continuation of COM 122 with an emphasis on art. Provides a foundation in the basic vocabulary, concept, processes, and history of art. Works of art, sculpture, architecture, and film from various cultures are analyzed. Emphasizes writing, reading, and appreciation skills. Prerequisite: COM 122.

HU 145 Themes in the Humanities (3,0) 3 Credits A continuation of COM 122 with interdisciplinary emphasis. Through close reading of primary texts and analysis of visual and performing arts, Themes in the Humanities explores ideas central to the evolution of culture. The course is not restricted by period and is open to the full range of humanistic studies. Themes vary by instructor and are listed in the Schedule of Courses. Emphasizes writing, reading, and appreciation skills. Prerequisite: COM 122.

HU 300 World Literature (3,0) 3 Credits Major works and literary trends in world literature. Course content varies by instructor and is listed in the Schedule of Courses. Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.

HU 315 Drama Seminar (3,0) 3 Credits Students are exposed to the theater arts and especially to performance. They acquire acting skill through class exercises and performance assignments. Dramatic literature is studied with special attention given to its stage applications. Students may participate either as actors or technicians in the theatrical production, which entails out-of-class rehearsal. Prerequisite: COM 219.

HU 325 Exploring Film (3,0) 3 Credits A survey of the art of the film. History of the cinema. Basic elements, photography, continuity and rhythm, movement, imaging, music and sound, script writing, directing, editing, acting, great film artists/directors, cinematographers, actors, etc. Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.

HU 330 Values and Ethics (3,0) 3 Credits This course focuses on the process of practical ethics as a way of resolving moral conflict and of understanding professional responsibility in a multiculturally diverse society without devaluating specific viewpoints of ethical or metaphysical theory, ideology, or religion. Students will use proposals, value judgments, observation statements, assumptions, and alternate-world assumptions in arguing contemporary issues of moral importance. With this basic moral logic, students will resolve issues in terms of rights, responsibilities, and the community of rational beings in terms of consequences and contingencies and in terms of habituated virtues and character. Free and unrestricted discourse will be encouraged to let students find common ground in diversity. Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.

HU 335 Technology and Modern Civilization (3,0) 3 Credits A humanistic analysis of technology, with special attention to its influence on modern American culture in a global context. Topics include the history and development of technology, the influence of technology on certain philosophies such as determinism and utilitarianism, the influence of technology on the ecosphere, and the depiction of technology in imaginative literature. Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.

HU 338 Traversing the Borders: Interdisciplinary Explorations (3,0) 3 Credits This course entails the study of different approaches to gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information. Special attention is directed to recognizing connections between the boundaries of traditional disciplines. Study also involves in-depth research into a single reality-altering event. Investigation focuses on how people trained in different ways of thinking participate in and contribute to their society and the world by shaping new cultural meanings.

HU 341 World Philosophy (3,0) 3 Credits This course focuses on an investigation of some of the central problems of philosophical inquiry such as what we can know and what we cannot know, how we reason, who we are, why we are here, and what we can hope for. Freedom, beauty, knowledge and logical thinking, mind, morality, god or gods, religion, truth, death, and existence might be explored using a variety of sources, including but not limited to contemporary thinkers of the European and the Anglo-American traditions. This course is designed to challenge assumptions and to help students deal with contemporary philosophical issues. Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.

HU 345 Comparative Religions (3,0) 3 Credits A survey of the major religions of the world, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism, as well as a brief examination of the development of religion as a vital aspect of humanity's experience in history. Prerequisite: Any course from the HU 140 series.

HU 480 Senior Thesis Research (1,0) 1 Credit Students will select a thesis committee and research problem, conduct appropriate research, and write and defend a thesis proposal and a full sentence outline. Course lectures will be integrated with facultyguided workshops; topics include an overview of the thesis process, the development of a specific and contentious research problem, organization and format of the required thesis documents, citation standards, and appropriate academic language. Prerequisite: COM 221 or COM 222.

HU 485 Senior Thesis Writing 2 Credits Students using the work completed in HU 480, Senior Thesis Research, write their senior thesis in a workshop environment, defending the thesis at the end of the semester. Topics include problem-solution organization, documentation, argumentation, and successful presentation strategies. Prerequisite: HU 480.

Information Technology
IT 109 Introduction to Computers and Applications (3,0) 3 Credits Introduction to computers and an overview of PC applications. Computer literacy is presented through lectures on the computer process, the impact of computers on society, emerging technologies, and how to make hardware and software purchasing decisions. A hands-on overview of the most popular computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, electronic mail, and Internet is provided. Prerequisite: Proficiency in college preparatory mathematics.

IT 210 Web Page Authoring and Design (3,0) 3 Credits This course will address the organization of the Internet, addressing, routing, DNS, and use of Internet applications. It will review such applications as FTP, telnet, and advanced Web searching methodology. This course covers Web page authoring and design techniques using both HTML and WYSIWYG authoring software. Students will study, create, and refine Web pages online as well as create Web graphics. Lastly, legal and ethical issues related to the Internet and emerging technologies are discussed. Prerequisite: IT 109 or BA 120, or BA 221 or CS 223, or approval.

Languages
LAR 101 Arabic I (3,0) 3 Credits Elementary oral-aural introduction to Arabic, including such topics as courtesy phrases, basic vocabulary, and patterns for questions and answers. Not open to students with two or more years of high-school instruction or the equivalent, or native speakers of the language.

LAR 102 Arabic II (3,0) 3 Credits A continuation of Elementary Arabic I. Prerequisite: LAR 101 or permission of the instructor.

LCH 101 Mandarin Chinese I (3,0) 3 Credits Introduction to Mandarin Chinese language, including the pronunciation system (pin yin), basic grammar, traditional character writing and reading, speaking simple sentences, as well as cultural contexts inseparable from the language. Open only to those without prior knowledge of Mandarin Chinese or with consent of instructor.

LCH 102 Mandarin Chinese II (3,0) 3 Credits A continuation of Mandarin Chinese I. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Mandarin Chinese I or consent of instructor.

LCH 201 Mandarin Chinese III (3,0) 3 Credits A continuation of LCH 102 with emphasis on communicative abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Mandarin Chinese II or consent of instructor.

LCH 202 Mandarin Chinese IV