Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics with a Major in Commercial Aviation
Required: 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above) including:
I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES listing).
II. School of Aerospace Sciences Requirements (see College section).
III. The following curriculum:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Studies Courses | ||
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 130 | Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Social Science Electives | 9 | |
| Fine Arts and Humanities Electives | 9 | |
| ATSC 110 | Meteorology I | 3 |
| ATSC 110L | Meteorology I Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 103 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Math, Science, and Technology Elective | 2 | |
| Aviation Core Courses | ||
| AVIT 100 | Aviation Orientation | 1 |
| AVIT 103 | Introduction to Air Traffic Management | 2 |
| AVIT 126 | Introduction to UAS Operations | 2 |
| AVIT 208 | Aviation Safety | 3 |
| AVIT 250 | Human Factors | 2 |
| AVIT 309 | Flight Physiology | 3 |
| AVIT 327 | Gas Turbine Engines | 2 |
| AVIT 403 | Aerospace Law | 3 |
| AVIT 411 | International and Long Range Navigation | 3 |
| AVIT 430 | Crew Resource Management | 3 |
| AVIT 485 | Aviation Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Airport Planning and Administration | ||
| Airline Operations and Management | ||
| General Aviation Operations and Management | ||
| Other Requirements | ||
| ATSC 231 | Aviation Meteorology | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| ENGL 227 | Introduction to Literature and Culture | 3 |
| or ENGL 230 | Analyzing Worldview through Story | |
| or ENGL 308 | The Art of Writing Nonfiction | |
| or BADM 225 | Professional Communication for Business | |
| Required Courses - Airplane Option | ||
| AVIT 102 | Introduction to Aviation | 5 |
| AVIT 221 | Basic Attitude Instrument Flying | 3 |
| AVIT 222 | IFR Regulations and Procedures | 3 |
| AVIT 323 | Aerodynamics - Airplanes | 3 |
| AVIT 324 | Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AVIT 325 | Multi-Engine Systems and Procedures | 2 |
| AVIT 414 | Certified Flight Instructor Certification | 5 |
| AVIT 415 | Instrument Flight Instructor | 4 |
| AVIT 421 | Advanced Aerodynamics | 3 |
| AVIT 428 | Transport Category Aircraft Systems | 4 |
| AVIT 480 | Advanced Aircraft Operations | 3 |
| Required Courses - Helicopter Option | ||
| AVIT 142 | Introduction to Aviation-Helicopter | 5 |
| AVIT 143 | Private Pilot-Helicopter Certification Lab | 1 |
| AVIT 241 | Commercial Helicopter | 4 |
| AVIT 242 | Introduction to Commercial Flying-Helicopter Lab | 1 |
| AVIT 247 | R44 Helicopter Transition Lab | 1 |
| AVIT 310 | Public Safety Aviation | 3 |
| AVIT 342 | IFR Regulations and Procedures-Helicopter | 3 |
| AVIT 343 | Instrument Rating-Helicopter Certification Lab | 1 |
| AVIT 444 | Helicopter Advanced Operations | 4 |
| AVIT 445 | Commercial Pilot-Helicopter Certification Lab | 1 |
| Two of the Following Courses for the Helicopter Option | ||
| AVIT 311 | Safety Management System (SMS) | 3 |
| AVIT 238 | UAS Operator Certification | 3 |
| AVIT 247 | R44 Helicopter Transition Lab | 1 |
| AVIT 415 | Instrument Flight Instructor | 4 |
| AVIT 440 | Helicopter Instructor Certification | 1 |
| Plus electives to total 120 credits. | ||