AERO 121    Instrument Pilot/Instructor Ground School    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to the basic principles of instrument flying to include: Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Instruments, meteorology, navigation, IFR approaches, IFR en route, communications, air traffic control, and aeromedical factors. This course meets the Federal Aviation Administration requirement for Instrument Pilot and/or Instrument Ground instructor and Instrument Flight instructor written tests.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
TTh          07:00PM-10:15PM   LEC   K.Falkner            SCC MAIN LIH 205     32803
On-Campus

AERO 200    Certificated Aircraft Mechanic Preparation    1-3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is a specialized course curtailed to individual student needs in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This course meets, in part, the certification requirements of Part 147 of the Federal Aviation Regulations covering Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics. This course may be taken four times for credit. The amount of credit awarded is based on the total number of hours completed (18 hours=1 unit). This course will prepare the student for oral, practical, and written portions of the general, powerplant, and airframe sections of the Federal Aviation Administration test.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
Sa           08:00AM-03:15PM   LEC   L.Johnson            SCC MAIN LAC 116     25214
Includes a 1 hour lunch break.
On-Campus

AERO 300    General Airframe and Powerplant    5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 301
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 90 hours LEC
Description: This course provides an introduction to sheet metal fabrication, aircraft drawings, fluid lines and fittings, materials and processes (including aircraft hardware identification, gas welding and precision measurement), and aviation math and physics, including theory of flight for fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Aug 22-Oct 16
MTWThF       08:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   P.Cypret             SCC MAIN LAC 122     25202
On-Campus

AERO 301    General Airframe and Powerplant Applications    3 Units

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 300 or completion of AERO 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 180 hours LAB
Description: This course provides skills projects related to AERO 300 as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Topics will include sheet metal repair, welding and hardware identification. Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Aug 22-Oct 16
MTWThF       04:00PM-07:40PM   LAB   P.Cypret             SCC MAIN LAC 116     25206
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             25206
LAB TBA refers to 20 additional hours to be held on a selected Saturdays, 9:00am - 4:10pm.
On-Campus

AERO 302    Basic Electricity and Electrical Systems    5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 303
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 90 hours LEC
Description: This course provides electrical theory for airframe and powerplant electrical systems (circuits and schematics, ignition and electrical generating systems, instruments, batteries, AC and DC circuit system components). Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
MTWThF       08:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   K.Sodergren          SCC MAIN LAC 122     25204
On-Campus

AERO 303    Basic Electricity, Airframe and Powerplant Electrical Systems Applications    3 Units

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 302 or completion of AERO 302 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 180 hours LAB
Description: This course provides development projects related to AERO 302 lectures as required by the Federal Aviation Administration to develop skills necessary for an Airframe and Powerplant Technician. Units of instruction include repair and maintenance techniques of airframe and powerplant electrical systems and cover ignition and electrical generating systems, instruments, batteries, AC and DC circuits. Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
MTWThF       04:00PM-07:40PM   LAB   K.Sodergren          SCC MAIN LAC 116     27440
TBA          TBA               LAB   K.Sodergren          SCC MAIN LAC 116     27440
LAB TBA refers to 20 additional hours to be held on three selected Saturdays, 9:00 am - 4:10 pm.
On-Campus

AERO 320    Airframe Systems and Components    5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 322
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 90 hours LEC
Description: This course provides instruction in the following aircraft airframe systems: fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, position and warning, air conditioning, heating, oxygen, pressurization, ice and rain control, fire protection and detection. Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
MTWThF       08:00PM-09:40PM   LEC   P.Cypret             Off Campus HGR 8     26294
TBA          TBA               LEC   TBA                  Off Campus HGR 8     26294
LEC TBA refers to 10 additional hours to be held on two selected Saturdays, 9:00 am - 4:10 pm.
Hgr 008 is located in the hangar situated at 6230 24th Street, in the back of Executive Airport.
Off-Campus

AERO 321    Airframe Structures    5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 323
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 90 hours LEC
Description: This course provides instruction in aircraft sheet metal, fabric, dope, and paint processes; plastic, wood, fiberglass, honeycomb, composites, and laminated structures, assembly and rigging and landing gear systems. Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Aug 22-Oct 16
MTWThF       08:00PM-09:40PM   LEC   L.Johnson            Off Campus HGR 8     25208
TBA          TBA               LEC   L.Johnson            Off Campus HGR 8     25208
LEC TBA refers to 10 additional hours to be held on two selected Saturdays, 9:00 am - 4:10 pm.
Hgr 008 is located off-campus in the hangar situated at 6230 24th Street, in the back of Executive Airport.
Off-Campus

AERO 322    Airframe Systems and Components Applications    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 320
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 180 hours LAB
Description: This course provides skill development projects as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. The projects are related to the subject areas covered in AERO 320 and include familiarization, operation, overhaul, testing, and diagnosis of the components and systems. Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
MTWThF       04:00PM-07:40PM   LAB   L.Johnson            SCC MAIN HGR 4       25210
TBA          TBA               LAB   L.Johnson            SCC MAIN HGR 4       25210
LAB TBA refers to 20 additional hours to be held on three selected Saturdays, 9:00 am - 4:10 pm.
Hgr 008 is located off-campus in the hangar situated at 6230 24th Street, in the back of Executive Airport.
Off-Campus

AERO 323    Airframe Structures and Systems Applications    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AERO 321
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 180 hours LAB
Description: This course provides projects related to the AERO 321 lectures as required by the Federal Aviation Administration to develop skills in inspecting, checking, diagnosis, servicing and repairing the components and systems. Minimum attendance is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Aug 22-Oct 16
MTWThF       04:00PM-07:40PM   LAB   L.Johnson            SCC MAIN HGR 4       25212
TBA          TBA               LAB   L.Johnson             TBA TBA             25212
LAB TBA refers to 20 additional hours to be held on three selected Saturdays, 9:00 am - 4:10 pm.
Hgr 008 is located off-campus in the hangar situated at 6230 24th Street, in the back of Executive Airport.
Off-Campus

AERO 495    Independent Studies in Aeronautics    1-3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 162 hours LAB
Description: This is an independent studies course in Aeronautics. Related projects will be assigned under the supervision of an Aeronautics faculty member and a selected industry partner from the local community. This course may be taken up to four times for credit for a maximum of 12 units.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
F            04:00PM-10:40PM   LEC   L.Johnson            Off Campus HGR 8     32906
On-Campus

WTh          04:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   P.Cypret              TBA TBA             33431
On-Campus

AERO 498    Work Experience in Aeronautics    1-4 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC ; 216 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to provide students with effective job development skills that will assist them in obtaining and keeping an internship or a job in the field of aviation. Course content will include an understanding the application of the student's education as it relates to the workforce. The student will work as an aircraft mechanic helper for one of the Aeronautics department's industry partners. The work could include, but is not limited to, line maintenance, component overhaul, aircraft maintenance, and rebuilding. This course may be taken up to four times for credit for a maximum of 16 units.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TBA          TBA               LEC   P.Cypret              TBA TBA             32494
TBA          TBA               LAB   P.Cypret              TBA TBA             
On-Campus