Aviation and Aerospace Science (ASC) Major, B.S.

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All students must complete the 34 semester hours of General Studies specified by the AVS Department. The Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science curriculum guide, available in the AVS Department office, SS 102, lists required General Studies courses, each degree program with a recommended course sequence, and AVS policies and procedures. Students should schedule an advising session with an AVS faculty member early in their first semester in the department and each semester thereafter.

A grade of “C-” or better is required in all upper division courses listed as part of the major, whether or not they are AES courses, including electives. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. This requirement does not apply to General Studies classes.

General Studies Required Courses for ASC Majors

Written Communication (6 credits)

Any approved Written Communication courses

Oral Communication (3 credits)

Any approved Oral Communication course

Quantitative Literacy

MTH 1110 - College Algebra for Calculus Credits: 4
OR
MTH 1112 - College Algebra Through Modeling Credits: 4
OR
MTH 1310 - Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social Sciences Credits: 4

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)

Any approved Arts and Humanities courses

Historical (3 credits)

Any approved General Studies Historical course

Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)

Any approved General Studies Natural and Physical Sciences Courses

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Any approved General Studies Social and Behavioral Sciences courses

Aerospace Operations Concentration (ASC1)

This concentration is designed for those seeking career opportunities in aviation or aerospace operations, systems integration, or logistical planning. This degree also supports careers that integrate commercial venues of aerospace with aviation.

Required Courses

AES 1040 - Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems Credits: 3
OR
AES 1050 - Introduction to Space Credits: 3
AES 1100 - Aviation Fundamentals Credits: 6
AES 1400 - Aviation Weather Credits: 3
AES 1710 - Instrument Flight Simulation I Credits: 3
AES 2050 - Aviation and Aerospace History and Development Credits: 3
OR
AES 2607 - Introduction to Aerospace Systems Simulation Credits: 3
AES 2200 - Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control Credits: 4
AES 2220 - Flight Dispatch and Load Planning Credits: 3
AES 3000 - Aircraft Systems and Propulsion Credits: 3
AES 3600 - Space Flight Operations I Credits: 3
AES 3607 - Orbital Mechanics and Aerospace Systems Simulations Credits: 3
OR
AES 3610 - Elements of Spacecraft Design I Credits: 3
AES 3850 - Human Factors and Physiology of Flight Credits: 3
AES 3880 - Aviation Security Credits: 3
AES 4200 - Airport Planning and Management I Credits: 3
AES 4601 - Space Flight Operations II Credits: 3
AES 4602 - Aerospace Commercialized Operations Credits: 3
OR
AES 4620 - Elements of Spacecraft Design II Credits: 3
AES 3620 - Aerospace Systems Project and Mission Scheduling Credits: 3
OR
AES 4603 - Aerospace Operations Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3
AES 4860 - Aviation Safety Credits: 3
OR
AES 4870 - Aviation Safety Program Management Credits: 3
AES 4910 - Aviation and Aerospace Strategic Planning Credits: 3
BUS 1950 - Business Communication Credits: 3
OR
JMP 2610 - Introduction to Technical Writing Credits: 3
AES 4210 - Airport Planning and Management II Credits: 3
OR
AES 4930 - Professional Flight Standards Seminar Credits: 3
OR
JMP 4790 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3
Subtotal: 64 credits

Total for Required Courses for Aerospace Operations Concentration

Total for Aerospace Operations Concentration (64 credit hours)
General Studies for All AES Majors (34 credit hours)
Minor or unrestricted electives (22 credit hours)

Total Semester Hours Required: 120

Professional Flight Officer Concentration (ASC2)

This concentration is designed for those planning a career as a professional pilot.

A student choosing this concentration must have an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument rating and either the FAA Flight Instructor certificate (CFI) or the FAA Advanced Ground Instructor and Instrument Instructor Certificates before graduation. For the Lighter-than-Air category, a student must have the Advanced Ground Instructor certificate.

Required Courses

AES 1040 - Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems Credits: 3
OR
AES 2050 - Aviation and Aerospace History and Development Credits: 3
AES 1100 - Aviation Fundamentals Credits: 6
AES 1400 - Aviation Weather Credits: 3
AES 1710 - Instrument Flight Simulation I Credits: 3
OR

FAA Private Pilot Certificate
AES 2120 - Instrument Fundamentals Credits: 4
AES 2130 - Commercial Flight Operations Credits: 3
AES 2200 - Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control Credits: 4
AES 2220 - Flight Dispatch and Load Planning Credits: 3
AES 2710 - Instrument Flight Simulation II Credits: 3
OR

FAA Instrument Rating
AES 3000 - Aircraft Systems and Propulsion Credits: 3
AES 3530 - Aerodynamics Credits: 3
AES 3550 - FAA Instructor Certification-Ground School Credits: 4
OR

FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
AES 3650 - Advanced Flight Technologies Credits: 4
AES 3710 - Multi-Engine Flight Simulation I Credits: 3
OR

FAA Multi-Engine Rating
AES 3850 - Human Factors and Physiology of Flight Credits: 3
AES 3880 - Aviation Security Credits: 3
AES 4040 - Aircraft Performance Credits: 3
OR

Commercial Pilot Certificate
AES 4370 - Advanced Navigation Systems Credits: 3
AES 4710 - Turboprop Flight Simulation Credits: 4
OR
AES 4935 - Advanced Commercial Aircraft Systems Credits: 4
AES 4860 - Aviation Safety Credits: 3
AES 4910 - Aviation and Aerospace Strategic Planning Credits: 3
AES 4930 - Professional Flight Standards Seminar Credits: 3
Required Professional Pilot Documentation
Subtotal: 74

Total for Required Courses for Professional Flight Officer Concentration

Total for Professional Flight Officer Concentration (74 credits)
General Studies for All AES Majors (34 credits)
Unrestricted electives (12 credits)

*ASC2 students may still seek a minor, although by doing so, student will exceed the required 120 credit hours required for this degree

Total Semester Hours Required: 120

Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) Concentration (ASC3)

Metropolitan State University of Denver has been designated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of its Collegiate Training Initiative as an approved AT-CTI Program. This concentration is designed to provide a pathway for students interested in becoming FAA air traffic controllers.

Required Courses

AES 1100 - Aviation Fundamentals Credits: 6
AES 1400 - Aviation Weather Credits: 3
AES 1710 - Instrument Flight Simulation I Credits: 3
AES 2120 - Instrument Fundamentals Credits: 4
AES 2130 - Commercial Flight Operations Credits: 3
AES 2200 - Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control Credits: 4
AES 2710 - Instrument Flight Simulation II Credits: 3
AES 3880 - Aviation Security Credits: 3
AES 4100 - Advanced Air Traffic Control Credits: 3
AES 4370 - Advanced Navigation Systems Credits: 3
AES 4860 - Aviation Safety Credits: 3
OR
AES 4870 - Aviation Safety Program Management Credits: 3
AES 4910 - Aviation and Aerospace Strategic Planning Credits: 3
AES 4210 - Airport Planning and Management II Credits: 3 *
OR
AES 4930 - Professional Flight Standards Seminar Credits: 3
OR
JMP 4790 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3
* Requires completion of AES 4200 Airport Planning and Management I

Subtotal: 44

Total Required Courses for Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative Concentration

Total for AT-CTI Concentration (44 credits)
General Studies for All AES Majors (34 credits)
Minor or Unrestrictive Electives (18 credits)

*(non-AES - except Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic minor can be selected for those holding an A & P certificate)

AES Electives Electives (24 credits)