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FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE

COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE NUMBER: ASC 2560

COURSE TITLE: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Systems

PREREQUISITE(S): ATT 1100, ASC 1210

COREQUISITE(S):

STUDENT ADVISING NOTES:

CREDIT HOURS: 3

CONTACT HOURS/WEEK: 3

CONTACT HOUR BREAKDOWN:

Lecture/Discussion: 3

Laboratory:

Other ______:

FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS: 3

STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE 18 (limited by UAV drone operations)

ALLOCATION:

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces students to Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and offers a survey of current UAS platforms and applications. Students will learn UAS terminology, regulations, challenges with civilian airspace integration and operational theory. Operational issues, including crew and asset coordination, will be covered via hands-on flight operations in a controlled environment to examine missions that students could see in day-to-day UAS operations.

SUGGESTED TEXT(S): Introduction to UAV Systems, Fahlstrom/Gleason

IMPLEMENTATION DATE: Fall Term, 2013 (20141) – Proposal 2013-25

REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE:


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COURSE TOPICS CONTACT HOURS

PER TOPIC

I.  UAV History and Overview 3

II.  Classes and Mission of UAVs 3

III.  Aerodynamics, Performance, and Control 3

IV.  UAV Propulsion Systems 3

V.  Load Forces and Structures 3

VI.  Mission Planning, Coordination, and Control 3

VII.  Payloads and Payload Operations 6

VIII.  Data-Links and Operational Considerations 3

IX.  Launch and Recovery Operations 12

X.  Examinations 6

Total 45

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PROGRAM TITLE: Professional Pilot Technology

COURSE TITLE: Private Pilot Applications

CIP NUMBER: 1649010200

LIST PERFORMANCE STANDARD ADDRESSED:

NUMBER(S): TITLES(S):

08.0 Demonstrate flight planning skills --The student will be able to:

08.02 Define weight and balance.

08.05 Determine route of flight.

08.06 Demonstrate acquisition of appropriate weather data.

08.07 Demonstrate proper selection of destination/enroute/alternate airports.

08.12 Acquire and define mission profile.

09.0 Demonstrate effective communication skills --The student will be able to:

09.02 Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams, and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area.

09.03 Read and follow written and oral English instructions.

09.04 Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.

09.07 Demonstrate knowledge and use of appropriate computer skills.

09.08 Demonstrate interpersonal skills.

13.0 Demonstrate aircraft operations --The student will be able to:

13.01 Demonstrate the operation of aircraft in accordance with FARS and AFMS.

13.02 Identify specific aircraft handling characteristics.

13.03 Explain Crew Resource Management.

13.05 Demonstrate post-operation report completion.

13.06 Demonstrate situation awareness.

13.07 Demonstrate correct decision-making skills.

Florida State College
At Jacksonville / Course Learning Outcomes & Assessment

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Section 1
COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: ASC 2560 / SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS (CC): 3
CONTACT HOURS (NCC): N/A
COURSE TITLE: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Systems
Section 2
TYPE OF COURSE: (Click on the box to check all that apply)
AA Elective / AS Required Professional Course / College Prep
AS Professional Elective / AAS Required Professional Course / Technical Certificate
Other / PSAV / Apprenticeship
General Education: (For General Education courses, you must also complete Section 3 and Section 8)
Section 3 (If applicable)
INDICATE BELOW THE DISCIPLINE AREA FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
Communications / Social & Behavioral Sciences / Mathematics
Natural Sciences / Humanities
Section 4
INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES:
Reading / Speaking / Critical Analysis / Quantitative Skills / Scientific Method of Inquiry
Writing / Listening / Information Literacy / Ethical Judgment / Working Collaboratively
Section 5
STATE GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOME AREA
Communication / Critical Thinking / Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning
Information Literacy / Global Sociocultural Responsibility
Section 6
LEARNING OUTCOMES / Type of Outcome: Gen. Ed, Program,
Course / METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
·  2 / Demonstrate the operation of aircraft in accordance with FARS and AFMS. / Program / Written Exam and Skills Demonstration
·  3 / Solve given weight and balance problems / Program / Written Exam
·  3 / Demonstrate an understanding of aircraft systems and methods of navigation. / Program / Written Exam and Skills Demonstration

Section 7 Name of Person Completing This Form: Sam Fischer Date: March 7, 2013