Aviation Sciences (AVSC)
An orientation course for students enrolled in the flight school. Topics to include pilot training regulations and procedures, safety and security, federal aviation organizations, and career opportunities.
Students admitted to the program who hold FAA certifications will learn the operation of Marshall's aircraft at a level commensurate with his or her FAA certification.
An introductory overview of aviation fundamentals as required by the Federal Aviation Administration regulations for students pursuing a Private Pilot certificate.
Prepares students to pass the FAA Private Pilot Practical Exam: ASEL. The course requires 20 flight hours that must be conducted for issuance of the grade.
Pre-req: AVSC 200 with a minimum grade of D and AVSC 205 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.
A course designed to teach pilots to fly an airplane using only instruments as required by Federal Aviation Administration regulations for the Instrument Flight Rules rating.
Pre-req: AVSC 200 with a minimum grade of D.
Prepares students to pass the FAA Instrument Practical Exam. The course requires 36 flight and 14 simulator hours that must be conducted for issuance of the grade.
This course will provide students with a comprehensive survey of fixed wing aircraft systems that affect all aspects of a flight related to safety, efficiency, navigation, and customer comfort.
This course familiarizes students with the Federal Aviation Regulation, certification standards, air transportation operational oversight and law governing commercial aviation.
This course reviews the cognitive phenomena that influence aviation safety.
A course designed to prepare students to pass the Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot Practical Exam for multi-engine airplane.
Pre-req: AVSC 235 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D and (AVSC 225 with a minimum grade of D or AVSC 230 with a minimum grade of D).
Designed to prepare pilots to earn a tail-wheel endorsement from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Pre-req: AVSC 210 with a minimum grade of D or AVSC 260 with a minimum grade of D.
Prepares pilots for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Exam. The course requires 10 flight and 2 simulator hours that must be conducted for issuance of the grade.
Pre-req: AVSC 245 with a minimum grade of D or AVSC 280 with a minimum grade of D.
Students learn about complex aircraft aerodynamics and performance related to method of propulsion, the interactive forces that affect performance, flight conditions experienced by commercial pilots, and transonic and supersonic flight.
Students learn about aircraft system related to propulsion; fuel; cabin pressure, oxygenation, and HVAC; fire control, ice abatement; landing and breaking, and hydraulic and pneumatic controls of flight surfaces.
This course familiarizes students with the Federal Aviation Regulations relating to certification of airport systems and examines the policies and procedures for the Airport Improvement Plan (AIP).
This course familiarizes students with the Federal Aviation Regulations relating to flight physiology, oxygen systems, and human factors impacting pilot flight operations.
Students will learn about USA's ATC system, Federal Aviation Regulations, procedures, navigational aids, radar and nonradar operations, airspace and control tower communications, and operations required in different geographic areas.
A study of commercial flight fundamentals as required by Federal Aviation Administration regulations for students pursuing a Commercial Pilot certificate.
Pre-req: AVSC 215 with a minimum grade of D.
Develops flying in VFR and IFR environments and decision-making skills. The course requires 52.5 flight and 17.5 simulator hours that must be conducted for issuance of the grade.
Pre-req: AVSC 220 with a minimum grade of D and AVSC 226 with a minimum grade of D.
Review the instruction fundamentals required by the FAA for pilots pursuing a Certified Flight Instructor rating.
Pre-req: AVSC 329 with a minimum grade of D.
Prepares students for the FAA ASEL Commercial Practical Exam. The course requires 43.5 flight and 6.5 simulator hours that must be conducted for issuance of the grade.
Pre-req: AVSC 329 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D and AVSC 330 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.
Trains students to be FAA-certified flight instructors. The course requires 20 flight and 2 simulator hours that must be conducted for issuance of the grade.
Pre-req: AVSC 340 with a minimum grade of D.
A study of atmospheric conditions on aeronautic operations. Topics include atmospheric properties, aviation hazards including thunderstorms, wind shear, turbulence, icing, and weather flight resources.
Pre-req: GEO 230 with a minimum grade of D.
Preparation for the FAA multi-engine Instrument Practical and Commercial Pilot Add-On Practical exams. The course requires 12 multi-engine flight hours that must be conducted for issuance of the grade.
This capstone is a study of business aviation operations, management, and finance to include corporate, fractional, charter, Fixed Base Operator (FBO), and various aviation business models.
An overview of the airline industry and an in-depth analysis of key management functions within an airline.
Review of international flights including planning, documentation, navigation, international regulations, safety, and respect for local cultures.
Within this capstone course, students will examine the principles of proper crew collaboration that reduce the risk of accidents caused by human behavior.
Learn FAA rules and safety procedures; prepare for Remote Pilot licensing exam; operate drones to collect remote sensing data; process imagery for analysis; integrate sUAS imagery with existing GIS data.
Student will participate in an internship as coordinated with their assigned advisor. The internship allows students to apply those flight instruction and classroom instruction skillsets appropriate to the respective internship.