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Unmanned Vehicle Systems Operations (A.S.)


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State CIP Code 1615080102

The program will offer a core of courses that will develop an operational knowledge of UAS design, limitations, operations, and maintenance as well as proper aeronautical decision making.

The sixty-two (62) credit hour curriculum framework focuses instruction on the knowledge and skills required to meet the Airman Certification Standards published by the FAA to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate. Intellectual knowledge focuses on the theory, practice, information security, regulatory requirements, and execution of commercial UAS operations. Aviation law and regulations, aviation meteorology, aerodynamics, national airspace structure, vehicle design and control, and human factor considerations are all components of the classroom delivery. UAS operational skills are developed and are refined through hands-on instruction for practical application.

General Education


Total General Education Credits Required: 18


Total Technical Elective Credits Required: 12


Total Program Credits Required: 62


Suggested Two Year Academic Plan


This program admits students in the fall/spring/summer semester(s). Below is a sample academic plan for these students admitted in the identified semester.

Unmanned Vehicle Systems Operations (A.S.)

First Year
Fall Semester
ENC1101 English Composition I - 3 Credit Hours ♦  
ATT1100 Private Pilot Ground School - 3 Credit Hours  
PHI2600 Introduction to Ethics - 3 Credit Hours  
ASC1870 Aviation Safety - 3 Credit Hours  
ASC2560C Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & Systems - 3 Credit Hours  
Total Semester Hours:  15
Spring Semester
MAC1105 College Algebra - 3 Credit Hours ♦    OR  MAC1105C College Algebra with Integrated Review - 4 Credit Hours ♦   
Technical Elective 3 Credit Hours 
ASC1320 Aviation Laws and Regulations - 3 Credit Hours    
ASC2564C Unmanned Vehicle Security - 3 Credit Hours  
PHY1020 Physical Science - 3 Credit Hours ♦  
Total Semester Hours:  15
Second Year
Fall Semester
 

 Social Sciences (Civic Literacy Competency Requirement) - 3 Credit Hours

Core Humanities 3 Credit Hours ♦
ASC2210 Aviation Meteorology - 3 Credit Hours    
ASC2561C Unmanned Aerial Systems Operations - 4 Credit Hours    
ASC2550 Aerodynamics - 3 Credit Hours    
Total Semester Hours:  16
Spring Semester
ASC2473 Human Factors and Resource Management - 3 Credit Hours  
ASC2566C Remote Pilot Operations - 4 Credit Hours  
Technical Elective 3 Credit Hours  
Technical Elective 3 Credit Hours  
Technical Elective 3 Credit Hours 
Total Semester Hours:  16
Total Program Hours:  62

 

 

 

 

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Courses listed with this symbol are Florida State Core Courses and are protected in transfer to other public state institutions as meeting the state Core General Education requirements.
Ω Courses listed with this symbol meet the Civic Literacy Competency as outlined in section 1007.25(4), Florida Statutes (F.S.).

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