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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Aviation Technology (ATV) Major, B.S.


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Students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in the Aviation and Aerospace Science Department have nine concentrations, three in Aviation Management (AMG) and six in Aviation Technology (ATV). All students must complete the 34 hours of General Studies specified by the AVS Department. The Aviation and Aerospace Science Department Handbook, available in the Department office, SS 102, lists required General Studies courses, each concentration 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 at least “C” is required in all upper division courses listed as part of the major, whether or not they are AES courses, including electives. This requirement does not apply to the minor or to General Studies.

General Studies Required Courses for AMG and ATV Majors


Professional Flight Officer Concentration


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

A student choosing this concentration must have an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Multi-engine ratings and the FAA Flight Instructor (CFI) and Instrument Instructor (CFI-I) certificates OR a Type Rating before graduation. (For aircraft categories other than Airplane, the CFI-I is not required; for the Lighter-than-Air category a student must have the Advanced Ground/Instrument Ground Instructor certificate.)

Corporate and General Aviation Concentration:


This concentration is designed for those seeking a career as a professional pilot in business, corporate, or other types of general aviation flight operations.

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 certificate before graduation.

Corporate and General Aviation Concentration – Space Commercialization Emphasis*:


A student completing this emphasis is eligible for the Space Commercialization Certificate.

This emphasis will provide the opportunity of employment in an important and expanding part of the Colorado and national economy.

Totals:


Total for Space Commercialization Emphasis 69-70
General Studies for all AES majors 34
Minor (non-AES except for Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics minor which is 31 credits) 18-31
Total Hours Required 121-135

Aerospace Operations Concentration:


This concentration is designed for those seeking a career in aviation or aerospace operations, such as aircraft dispatcher or the military.

Aerospace Operations Concentration - Space Commercialization Emphasis*:


A student completing this emphasis, with the addition of either AES 3530 Aerodynamics or AES 4370 Advanced Navigation, may obtain the Space Commercialization Certificate.

This emphasis will provide the opportunity of employment in an important and expanding part of the Colorado and national economy.

Required Courses:


Totals:


Total for Space Operations Emphasis 68
General Studies for all AES majors 34
Minor (non-AES) 18
Total Hours Required 120

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


Metropolitan State College 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.

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