Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
UMSI-0002
Organization's ID:
USI202
Location:
Online
Length:
9 weeks (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Faa Regulations and Airspace, Unmanned Aircraft Safety Utilization, or Ethics and Professionalism
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide an understanding of how unmanned aircraft are used to accomplish a variety of tasks in a complex environment and how remote pilots apply UAS technology for commercial, scientific, and governmental purposes while respecting both the physical and regulatory limitations. Additionally, this course creates a foundation for the concept of professionalism and ethics as they apply to remote pilots.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Consider the ethics and privacy considerations in the operation of unmanned aircraft
  • Interpret aviation rules and regulations as they pertain to unmanned aircraft
  • Generalize the principles of small unmanned aircraft systems aerodynamics and performance
  • Prepare a plan for powered flight in the National Airspace System
  • Produce appropriate communication phraseology with air traffic control and conflict aircraft
  • Consider the appropriate attitudes and behaviors associated with commercial aviation

General Topics:

  • Unmanned aircraft system applications
  • Unmanned aircraft system stages of operation
  • Unmanned aircraft system limitations
  • Atmosphere and circulation
  • Clouds and fronts
  • Weather briefings and performance
  • Unmanned aviation professionalism
  • Ethics in unmanned operations
  • Unmanned operational best practices
  • Careers in unmanned aviation
  • Aviation regulations
  • Unmanned aircraft system regulations
  • National airspace system
  • Airport environment and operations near airports
  • Aviation hazards
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials