Course Descriptions

Aerospace Quality Control, TC

AER 150 Assembly Overview I

This course is designed to provide the student with a general overview of sheetmetal and composites. Working in a hands-on setting, students will learn the basics of aircraft assembly while focusing on inspection techniques.

AER 151 Electrical Overview

This course is designed to provide the entry level inspector with a well rounded knowledge base in bonding, soldering and crimping. Learning the techniques and principles will take place in both the classroom and laboratory setting.

AER 153 Aerospace Blueprint for Inspectors

This course is designed to continue the study of aerospace blueprint applications with an emphasis on the role of inspection. Students will learn advanced skills and apply blueprint reading skills to inspection scenarios.

Prerequisite/Core requisite:

AER 130 or Instructor approval

AER 159 Aircraft Familiarization for Inspectors

This course is designed to provide a general familiarization of aircraft systems and processes. Topics include introduction to aircraft systems, aerospace regulations, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), conformity, and process improvement.

AER 160 Aircraft Familiarization Laboratory for Inspectors

This course is designed to provide entry level quality control technicians with the hands on experience they will need to expect and document aircraft systems and processes. Topics include introduction to documentation procedures, verification of aircraft systems.

AER 190 Integrated Capstone Project

This course addresses the full spectrum of Quality Control Technician’s role within the industry. Problem solving strategies within a team concept will be emphasized. Industry and applied research projects will be assigned.

AER 191 Quality Control Technician Internship

Students will intern on part-time basis in a position 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.

AVC 100 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.

AVC 101 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.

AVC 102 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.

AVC 103 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.

AVC 106 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.

EMP 100 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.

CED 115 Computer Applications

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include: computer terminology, introduction to the windows environment, introduction to networking, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, and introduction to databases.