Course Descriptions

Applied Science of Aviation Manufacturing, TC

AER 132 Aerostructures Assembly

Provides students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the aircraft manufacturing and service industry. Students receive classroom instruction and shop demonstration. Instruction includes the fundamentals of blueprint reading, precision measurement, communication and math skills, business operations and environmental health and safety. Instruction also includes the fundamentals of assembly, meeting manufacturing standards, use of common aircraft sheetmetal tools and sealant application. Students learn how to identify fasteners, install and remove fasteners, assemble sheetmetal components and identify and maintain proper “skin” quality. Top of page

AER 133 Advanced Aerostructures

Provides students with instruction in advanced assembly techniques including dimpling, repair, sealing, removal and replacement of fasteners, and curved surfaces. Emphasis is placed on the demonstration and practicing of techniques in the laboratory setting. Top of page

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. Top of page

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. Top of page

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. Top of page

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. Top of page

AVC 104 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

AVC 105 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

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. Top of page

AVC 107 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

AVC 108

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

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. Top of page

AVT 101 Basic Electricity & Electronics

This course is for the beginning student who has little or no knowledge about fundamental concepts of electricity and electronics. It is helpful however, if the student has some basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry. In covering fundamentals of electricity and electronics this course focuses on essential topics for the technician and the all important development of testing and troubleshooting skills for electronic circuits and systems. Top of page

AVT 102 Basic Electricity and Electronics Lab

This course has been developed especially for use with Basic Electronics. The experiments are coordinated with the text used in AVT 101. The experiments are presented starting with a review of mathematical concepts important for the understanding of the fundamental underlining principles of electricity and electronics. These experiments build on one another and provide validation of lessons learned in theory as provided in AVT 101. Top of page

AVT 103 Introduction to Avionics

This course covers major phases of avionics from navigation, communication and surveillance to sophisticated systems using state of the art sensors and give the student and/or technician an overview of the entire avionics field, not just a single airborne or ground system. An important role of avionics and aviation is the abbreviations and acronyms used in the aviation industry. These are introduced and emphasis is placed on the most commonly used in today’s environment. Top of page

AVT 108 Wiring & Cannon Plug Lab

This course is designed to help the student prepare to troubleshoot and repair wire harnesses, and cannon plug repair. Top of page

CFT 101 Introduction to Composites

Introduction to Composites is an introductory course into the materials and processes associated with polymer composite structures, components and design. Emphasis will be placed on material properties, manufacturing process and safety. Hands on lab activities will supplement classroom content. Top of page

CFT 106 Composite Finish Trim

This course provides students with an understanding of the processes and procedures use to finish trim composites parts. Topics include safety, documentation, tools, procedures and inspection. Top of page

CFT 107 Composite Assembly

Composite Assembly teaches the fundamentals of joining composite structures. Adhesive bonding as well as mechanical fasteners is covered. Safe procedures are emphasized. Hole preparation for mechanical fasteners and surface preparation for adhesive bondings are essential elements of this course. The course consists of theory and practical application through hands on projects. Top of page

CFT 130 Composites Fabrication Methods/Applications

Fundamentals of composite structure fabrication methods and applications will be covered including, hand lay-up, bonding, vacuum bagging and resin transfer molding. Emphasis will also be placed on composites safety and inspection /testing of composite components. Top of page

CED 101 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