Unmanned Aircraft Systems (AS Degree S0661)
Technology and Health Division
S0661
The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program prepares students for careers in the rapidly growing area of unmanned aircraft systems, including piloting, mission planning, risk management, sensing operations, data collection and analysis, and other related skills. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 remote pilot operator certification is not required for graduation but it is desirable for career advancement. Through course work, simulation, and flight training students may achieve the FAA remote pilot operator certificate simultaneously with the A.S. degree.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AERO 98 | Introduction to Aviation Careers | 1.5 |
| AERO 100 | Primary Pilot Ground School | 4 |
| AERO 102 | Aviation Weather | 3 |
| AERO 104 | Federal Aviation Regulations | 3 |
| AERO 160 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic | 4 |
| AERO 200 | Aviation Safety and Human Factors | 3 |
| AERO 210 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Advanced | 4 |
| PHOT 10 | Basic Digital and Film Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 50 | Drone Camera Operator Basic | 3 |
| Recommended Electives | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Digital Capture Workflow | ||
| Total Units | 28.5 | |
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This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| AERO 98 | Introduction to Aviation Careers | 1.5 |
| AERO 100 | Primary Pilot Ground School | 4 |
| AERO 102 | Aviation Weather | 3 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| Units | 12.5 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4 |
| AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | .5 |
| Units | 4.5 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| AERO 160 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic | 4 |
| AERO 104 | Federal Aviation Regulations | 3 |
| PHOT 10 | Basic Digital and Film Photography | 3 |
| A/AS MATH | 3 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| AA/S BEHAV | Area D-2 Elective Course | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| AERO 210 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Advanced | 4 |
| AA/S ARTS | Area C-1 Arts Course | 3 |
| AA/S LIFE | Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course | 3 |
| AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 3 |
| Faculty recommendation: Area E COUN 5 5 | ||
| Faculty recommendation: Area B1: METO 3 3 | ||
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| AERO 200 | Aviation Safety and Human Factors | 3 |
| PHOT 50 | Drone Camera Operator Basic | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| A/AS AMIST | 3 | |
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5 | ||
| Unmanned Aircraft Systems, AS, S0661 1 | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
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