Course Descriptions

Aerospace Coatings & Paint Technology, AAS

ACP100 Introduction to Coatings & Paint Technology

The objective of this course is to discuss the fundamentals of paint composition, application, and processing. As such, basic ingredients of paint properties will be discussed. Paint selection, performance criteria, application methods, defects, problem resolution, future paint and raw materials needs will be discussed.

ACP101 Surface Preparation & Coatings

This course is a study of surface preparation from various coating and painting applications on all interior and exterior aircraft components. The content includes safety procedures including hazardous waste, surface preparations techniques, material application techniques and effectively using industry based technologies. Top of page

ACP102 Performance & Durability of Coatings

The objective of this course is to discuss facts and findings affecting performance and permanence of coatings. Topics include: methods of enhancing durability and permanence, properties and selection of raw materials processes leading to robust coatings, service – life prediction, and coating evaluation. Top of page

ACP103 Color Technology

This course is a study of the fundamentals of visual color match evaluation and of color measurement for industrial color control. Students utilize industry appropriate technologies on projects that demonstrate proper lighting, observe testing, objective terminology for color difference and determination of tolerances. Students analyze measurement date of the same industrial sample of study correlation of visual to measured results. Top of page

ACP104 Specialized Coating Processes

This course is a study in special coatings for aerospace structures. Topics include mixing, application and curing coating materials, environmental effects of coating materials and general and hazardous material handling safety. The course also covers equipment used in these processes. Top of page

ACP105 Specialized Detailing

This course provides instruction in the equipment, material, and techniques used in the application of special paints. Emphasis will be placed on aircraft refinishing procedures. Topics include: safety; paint identification; equipment use and maintenance; color application; original finish sealing; panel-spot repair and blending; thinners, reducers, and additives; and composite materials, plastics, and rubber refinishing. Top of page

ACP106 Aerospace Coatings & Materials

This course covers advanced technologies for coating materials and applications. Topics include: coating technologies that address aesthetics, durability, and environmental issues.

Prerequisite/Core requisite:
ACP100 Introduction to Coatings & Paint Technology Top of page

ACP107 Aerospace Program Management

This course will introduce basic program management skills and techniques. Topics covered include: role of project management, communication, interpersonal skills, schedule management, interfacing with other units, project management software use, compliance reporting, and risk management. Top of page

ACP110 Integrated Assembly Capstone Project

This course addresses the full spectrum of the Coating Technicians role within the industry. Problem solving strategies within a team concept will be emphasized. Industry and applied research projects will be assigned. Top of page

ACP111 Technical Co-Operative Project

Students will work on a part-time basis in a job directly related to applied technologies. The employer and supervising instructor will evaluate students’ progress. Upon course completion, students will be able to apply skills and knowledge in an employment setting. Top of page

AVC100 Aerospace Safety

This course provides an in-depth study of the human and safety practices required for work in aviation and manufacturing fields. Topics include: introduction to OSHA regulations; safety tools, equipment, and procedures; hazardous waste, and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Top of page

AVC101 Applied Shop Math

This course focuses on skills required to complete common shop math problems including reading and interpreting part dimensions, checking part features and recording accurate measurements. The application of mathematical skills to the manufacturing environment is an integral part of the course. Top of page

AVC102 Precision Instruments

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to utilize precision measurement tools in the manufacturing and aerospace environment. Students will learn to utilize the different types of tools, interpret the measurement results and apply those results to industry specific scenarios. Top of page

AVC103 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Provides an understanding of the basic terms and principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. The course provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to identify GD&T symbols and how to interpret those symbols. Top of page

AVC104 Quality Control Concepts

This course covers quality assurance principles including the history of the quality movement, group problem solving, data collection, control charts, statistical methods such as statistical process control (SPC), process capability studies, and the concepts associated with lean manufacturing. Top of page

AVC105 Aircraft Familiarization

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the world of aviation. Students will be introduced to basic aerospace concepts including the history of flight, principles of flight, the role of regulation in the industry and the major aircraft systems. Top of page

AVC106 Aerospace Blueprint Reading

This course builds basic blueprint reading skills leading to a systematic approach to reading an aircraft blueprint. Students will learn a systematic approach to reading aircraft blue prints through actual manipulation of working drawings. Top of page

AVC107 Fundamentals for Aerospace Manufacturing

This course provides an overview of the materials and processes used in manufacturing high performance, lightweight, and reliable structures for aerospace products. Emphasis is placed on process evaluation techniques that can be extrapolated to other system areas such as new products and new technology. Top of page

AVC108 Aircraft Systems & Components

This course is designed to provide the aviation student with an in-depth knowledge of the major systems and components of the aircraft. Students will begin by learning to read the schematics of the systems and then move on to the operation of each system. Top of page

EMP100 Global Professional Standards

This course provides a study of human relations and professional development in today’s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include: human relations skills, job acquisition skills, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills. Top of page

CED101 Computer Essentials

This course is designed to develop students’ computer literacy, keyboarding skills and to meet the needs of students in the associate degree programs and technical certificate programs. The student will learn from hands-on experiences basic skills in file management utilities, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphical presentations in the Windows environment. Top of page

ENG101 Composition I

This course is designed to improve the reading and writing skills of students. The emphasis is on fundamental principles of written English in structurally correct sentences, paragraphs, and expository themes. Critical analysis of essays will be used to aid in developing the student’s thinking, support of thesis and style. Students will be introduced to the basic components of research by writing a documented essay in MLA style. Top of page

Prerequisite/Core requisite:
Satisfactory assessment score and/or minimum of 20 on ACT, or a grade of “C” or above and a passing grade on the post test in EBS110 are required for enrollment. Top of page

MTH112 College Algebra

This course is an introduction of algebraic functions and some transcendental functions with application in business and life, natural, and social sciences. Topics include solving equations, zeros, rational functions, matrices, exponentials and logarithms, and systems. Additional topics are included as time permits. Top of page

Prerequisite/Core requisite:
MTH101 with a minimum grade of “C”, or satisfactory course placement assessment or 21 ACT math score Top of page

PHS110 Physical Science

A non-technical course intended for students who are majoring in fields other than science. The application of scientific knowledge to daily life activities is emphasized by examining the fundamental principles in physics, chemistry, geology, and astronomy utilizing the scientific method. Top of page

PSY101 General Psychology

A general introduction to the scientific study of human behavior as it applies to daily living. The scope of this course includes history, basic theories, biological bases of behavior, development, cognitive processes, individual awareness, motivation, emotion, personal adjustment and social psychology. Top of page

SOC101 Principles of Sociology

An introductory study to acquaint students with the influence or human behavior. Sociology studies the processes and patterns of individuals and group interaction by acquainting students with the development, characteristics, and functioning of human groups, the relationships between groups, and group influences on individual behavior. It includes the study of how social relationships are created, maintained and changed. Top of page

SPH101 Public Speaking

Fundamental basic to all good private and public speaking experiences; elements in voice production and improvement, bodily movement, confidence, poise, understanding of all types of public speeches. Required of all transfer curricula. Top of page