CURRICULUM GUIDELINES Fall 2013

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1 CURRICULUM GUIDELINES Fall 2013 Revised July 01, 2013

2 Metropolitan State University of Denver Aviation and Aerospace Science Seventh Street Classroom th Street, Room 102 Campus Box 30, P.O. Box Denver, Colorado (303) phone (303) fax Design and Layout by: Michael D. Taft Precision Flight Team photo courtesy of MSU Denver All other images courtesy of NASA

3 Contents Welcome to MSU Denver...4 About Metropolitan State University of Denver...4 Colorado and Aerospace: A Match Made in the Stars...5 Department Directory...6 General Information...8 Student Checklist...8 Department Mission...9 Department Policies...9 Student Issues Committee...9 Internship Center...10 Robert K. Mock World Indoor Airport Laboratories (WIA)...10 AAAFT Laboratory...10 Financial Aid & Flight Courses...10 TSA Requirements for FTD (Simulator) Training...11 Program Details...12 Degree Programs Overview...12 Catalog - Selection for Requirements...12 Note About AES Electives...12 Program Requirements for Each Major...12 FAA Advanced Ground Instructor Certificate...13 Credit for FAA Certificates and Ratings and/or Prior Aviation Experience...13 MSU Denver Precision Flight Team...13 American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)...13 About the Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI)...14 General Studies Requirements...13 Degree Programs...17 Major: B.S. Aviation and Aerospace Science (ATV)...18 Aerospace Operations Concentration (ATV3)...19 Professional Flight Officer Concentration (ATV4)...20 Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative Concentration (ATV8)...22 Major: B.S. Aviation and Aerospace Management (AMG)...24 Course Rotation (spring/fall)...26 Individualized Degree Programs (IDP)...27 Major: B.S. Aerospace Physics (IDP)...28 Major: B.S. Aerospace Systems Technology (IDP)...30 Minors and Certificates...32 Minor: Aviation Technology...32 Minor: Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (APL)...33 Minor: Aviation Management...33 Certificate: Airport Management...34 Certificate: Space Commercialization...34 IDP Minors:...35 IDP Minor: Space Commercialization...35 IDP Minor: Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps...35 Campus Map...37 Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 3

4 Welcome to MSU Denver Founded in 1965, Metropolitan State University of Denver is Colorado s urban land grant university, located on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. Offering individualized, relevant bachelors as well as select masters degrees, MSU Denver educates more undergraduate Coloradans than any other college in the state. With an enrollment of nearly 24,000 students, MSU Denver is consistently featured on Forbes list of America s Top Colleges. The Aviation and Aerospace Science Department at MSU Denver is one of the largest and most advanced collegiate aviation programs in the country and offers access to a number of valuable resources instrumental to the success of our students. The Robert K. Mock World Indoor Airport, located on campus, features ultra-modern FAA-approved single and multi-engine flight training devices, aerospace computer-based training systems, full-featured advanced flight labs, and Air Traffic Control training simulation. The Denver area, long an epicenter of aviation and aerospace commerce, offers numerous area airports and flight schools. MSU Denver s Precision Flight Team was recently recognized as one of the top collegiate aviation programs in the United States, being awarded the 2011 Loening Trophy, the oldest and most prestigious award in collegiate aviation. The Loening Trophy recognizes excellence in aeronautical skills and sets the current benchmark for an overall outstanding collegiate aviation program, taking into account academics, community involvement, aviation skills, safety and an ability to advance the profession. Page 4 Metropolitan State University of Denver

5 Colorado and Aerospace...a Match Made in the Stars. For nearly 70 years, Colorado s aviation and aerospace industry has grown and thrived. Due to its central U.S. location and minimal susceptibility to enemy attack, military presence in the state began to increase dramatically in World War II. Lowry and Peterson military bases proved to be industry pioneers, creating highly advanced photoreconnaissance techniques which in turn developed into technologies for monitoring satellites and other space applications. Founded near Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, the United States Air Force Academy was established in 1954, and has served as a catalyst for fostering research at Colorado universities and for the development of the aviation and aerospace industry as we know it. Today, Colorado boasts the nation s second largest aerospace economy, with over 400 employers either classified as aerospace companies or serving as suppliers to the industry. Metro Denver is ranked second among the 50 largest metropolitan areas for aerospace industry cluster employment concentration, and first in private aerospace employment. In all, over 163,000 people are working in aerospacerelated Colorado jobs. Several of the nation s top aerospace contractors have a large presence in Colorado, including Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace, Raytheon, Northrup Grumman, Boeing, and ITT Industries. These contractors provide valuable military assets to the Department of Defense, as well as supplying instrumentation, spacecraft, and ground control services to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Private companies enjoy the benefits of being central to where the action is as well, and big names like Ball Aerospace, United Launch Alliance, DigitalGlobe, and Sierra Nevada are either based or have a significant presence in the state. Home to one of the healthiest and most highlyeducated adult populations in the U.S., and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains, it s really no surprise that Colorado continues to be a mecca for the industry, acting as a magnet for big-name aviation and aerospace companies and high-caliber talent. Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 5

6 Department Directory AVS Department Faculty Jeffrey Forrest, Ph.D. - Professor & Department Chair IDP Aerospace Technology/Physics, Internships, & Transfer Student Advisor forrestj@msudenver.edu BA Geography, UNCC; BS Aviation Technology, MSU Denver; MA Space Systems, Webster; M.A.S. Management, ERAU; Ph.D., Information Science, NSU. COM, SEL, SES, MEL, Glider, IA, AGI-IGI, Type HS-125 & CL-600. Specializes in: space science, space commercialization, research methods, aviation & aerospace information policy, and human-computer interaction. Brent Skip Balazs, M.S. - Professor & Associate Chair Career Planning, Military, & ROTC Advisor balazsb@msudenver.edu BS Mathematics, US AFA; MS Applied Math, NC State. CFI-IA, MEI, AGI-IGI. Specializes in: military careers, aerodynamics, ground school instruction, and simulators. Bruce Christian, M.S. - Professor A&P, Flight Dispatcher, & Astronautical/Aeronautical Engineering Advisor christib@msudenver.edu BS & MS Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering, OSU. CFI-IA, MEI, Glider, glider tow, Flight Dispatcher, A&P, IGI-AGI, ATP, Type: B-727, GS-2, Lear Jet. Specializes in: flight officer program, Naval aviation, airline & charter, aircraft maintenance, flight dispatch, and aerospace engineering. Derren Duburguet, M.A. - Assistant Professor Airline Careers, Meteorology, & Flight Training Advisor duburgue@msudenver.edu AS Aviation, Mesa College; MA & BA Physical Geography, San Diego State; ATP, CFI-IA, MEI, PIC Type Bombardier Dash 8 Q-400, SIC Type Ratings SAAB 340 & Embraer 145. Specializes in regional airline operations, flight training, aircraft performance, remote sensing, computer systems engineering, and career planning. Tanya Gatlin, M.S. - Assistant Professor General Aviation, Aerospace Physics, & Flight Team Advisor tgatlin@msudenver.edu BS Aviation Management, MSU Denver; MS Physics, University of Houston; MEL, CFI-IA. Specializes in human factors, crew resource management, aerospace communications & systems, flight training, ground school instruction, and Flight Team Coach. George G. King, M.S. - Associate Professor Chief Ground Instructor Flight Training, FAA, & TSA Advisor kingge@msudenver.edu BS & MS Engineering Systems Analysis, RPI. CFI-IA, AGI-IGI, SEL, MEL, Glider. Specializes in: aerodynamics, technically advanced aircraft, aviation weather, and ground school instruction. Kevin Kuhlmann, M.A.S. - Professor Airline Careers, FAA AT-CTI (ATC), Military, & ROTC Advisor kuhlmank@msudenver.edu BS Southern Illinois; MAS ERAU. ATP, CFI-IA, MEI, AGI-IGI, Type: B-1900D. Specializes in: safety & human factors, flight training, Technologically Advanced Aircraft systems, and airline & military aircraft operations. Jeffrey C. Price, M.A. - Associate Professor Aviation Management, Career Planning, Internships, AAAE pricej@msudenver.edu BS Prof. Pilot, MSU Denver; MA Education, Colorado Christian; COM, IA. Specializes in: airport planning & security management, career planning, and AAAE Certified Member program. James L. Simmons, Ph.D., J.D. - Professor Aviation Safety, Aviation Management, Aviation Law, & Scholarships Advisor simmonsj@msudenver.edu BA, MA, & Ph.D. Sociology, CU; J.D., DU. COM, IA, SEL, AGI-IGI. Specializes in: ground training, aviation safety, airline management, and aviation & space law. Page 6 Metropolitan State University of Denver

7 AVS Lecture Faculty Aida Hereen, M.A.S. - Lecturer General Aviation & Flight Training Advisor heerena@msudenver.edu BS Aviation Technology, MSU Denver; MAS Airport Operations & Aerospace Education, ERAU. SEL & SES, CFI-IA, MEI, AGI, IGI, Typed in the BE1900D, ATR42/72, Embraer 145, ER, LR, XR, Flight Engineer B727, Typed in the A300/310, Flight Dispatcher. Specializing in Simulator instruction, Aviation Weather, and Flight Dispatcher courses. Jose M. Lopez, M.S. - Lecturer STK, Astronautical/Aeronautical Engineering Advisor jlopez93@msudenver.edu BS Aerospace Engineering, St Louis University, MS Aerospace Engineering, University of Tennessee; Raytheon engineering manager (ret), USAF Colonel (ret), Master Space Badge. AGI STK certified. Specializes in astrodynamics, energy systems, space science & systems, space operations, and AGI Systems Tool Kit (STK). Hank Scott, M.A. - Lecturer Human Factors Engineering Advisor fscott3@msudenver.edu BS Royal Australian Naval College; Masters Aviation Management, U. of Newcastle; Masters Human Factors (Aviation), U. of Queensland; SEL, COM, AGI-IGI; Specializes in helicopter operations, flight test, avionics, and human factors. AVS Office Management Office Manager - Administrative Assistant General Administrative Advising AVS Front Desk World Indoor Airport Laboratories T.J. De Cino, M.S., Ed.S. - WIA Laboratories World Indoor Airport Manager decinot@msudenver.edu BS,Aviation Technology, MSU Denver; Distributive BS Business/Computer Science, University of Colorado; MS Computing Technology-Education, Ed.S. Computing Technology-Education, Nova Southeastern University; PVT, SEL. Specializes in educational technology, online education, simulation, computer systems engineering, and AVS Affiliate Instructor. General Studies Academic Advisor Stephanie Allen, M.A. - Advisor General Studies Academic Advisor - School of Professional Studies allestep@msudenver.edu General Studies (GS) advising only, for majors in the School of Professional Studies By appointment, or inquire about walk-in office hours. Shaun Boulier, B.A. - Advisor General Studies Academic Advisor - School of Professional Studies sboulier@msudenver.edu General Studies (GS) advising only, for majors in the School of Professional Studies By appointment, or inquire about walk-in office hours. Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 7

8 General Information Student Checklist 1. Apply to the University: Prospective students can apply for admission by walk-in at the Student Success Building (SSB), Room 180, by filling out an application form online at or by phone at Have Transcripts sent to MSU Denver: Contact all high schools and colleges attended and request that an official transcript be sent to MSU Denver. Request MSU Denver evaluation of all college transcripts. If you are transferring academic credit, visit MSU Denver Transfer Services at 3. Schedule both an MSU Denver Orientation and a General Advising Session: For new or transfer student orientation, contact the Office of New Student Orientation at or visit To request a general advising session, contact the School of Professional Studies office at or go to West Classroom 133, or visit edu/scops/advising. 4. Schedule Appointment with AVS Faculty for Department advising: Contact the AES Department at to set up an appointment for advising in your major, or go to Seventh Street Building, Room Declare Major and Minor: New students should declare a major and a minor as soon as possible. Declare your Major along with a specific concentration and Minor during your first advising session with any full-time Aviation and Aerospace Science professor. 6. Register for Classes: For registration, see the My Services / Registration section of ConnectU ( for procedures and dates. 7. Establish an Account: Students are provided free access. All AVS Majors must establish and monitor their MSU Denver account. Go to technology/. You may retrieve or send , monitor university information, and access your personal records through ConnectU at: displaylogin/. 8. Review MSU Denver Catalog: Students should access and review the MSU Denver Catalog in effect at the time they enter MSU Denver. Please see: academic/catalog/. 9. Acquire CAPP Reports: All AES majors must have a current CAPP (Curriculum, Advising & Program Planning) report for advising with any full-time faculty. CAPP reports may be obtained by filling out the CAPP request form in the Department s Office, or by stopping by the Advising Center in SSB, Room 170. Also see cappreportguide/. 10. Obtain FAA Medical Certificate: Before enrolling in the ATV4 concentration, and before initiating flight training, students should ensure that they can obtain the appropriate FAA medical certificate. See Consult a faculty advisor for details. 11. Individualized Degree Program (IDP): If you are seeking any of the IDP degree programs listed in this guide, visit for further information. 12. Registeration for Certificate in Airport Management or Space Commercialization: You must register with the AVS Department prior to graduation. Page 8 Metropolitan State University of Denver

9 Department Mission The mission of the Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science (AVS) is to provide students seeking careers in aviation and aerospace with a high quality education through excellence in teaching. The AVS Department is dedicated to developing graduates with the intellectual and practical skills needed to compete and succeed in their chosen professions. Colorado is a center for innovation in aviation and aerospace, in particular, the development of new types of aircraft and in the development of commercial space applications. Ongoing close contacts with the many aviation and aerospace businesses and entities in Colorado provide employment, cooperative education, and internship opportunities for students and graduates. Department Policies Students should first fill out a Declaration of Major/Minor form, available in the AVS Office or from Central Advising, indicating their major and concentration. With the help from the AVS office staff, choose a faculty advisor. Meet with this advisor each semester for general advising; your advisor will be available to assist you throughout your university career. Become acquainted with faculty and staff and do not hesitate to ask questions or seek guidance if problems arise. Certain FAA pilot certificates and ratings are required for the completion of the Professional Flight Officer concentration (ATV4) and some minors. These are listed under each major. University credit for flight courses may be used if transferred from an accredited college aviation program. Flight training is completed independently. Flight courses (graded as Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory) may be taken to obtain additional financial aid. Flight courses do not count as part of the degree program. Consult your advisor and the financial aid office for details. Any MSU Denver catalog in effect since initial enrollment may be used, provided enrollment is not interrupted by an absence of three consecutive semesters, including summer. Consult the AVS bulletin boards and website at for other AVS student-related information. Student Issues Committee Requests for adjustments to AVS program requirements must be in writing. Include a current CAPP Report and written rationale for the requested change. The rationale must be sufficiently complete for faculty to understand clearly the request. Requests are submitted to the AVS Student Issues Committee. Please Professor Kevin Kuhlmann regarding any related requests at kuhlmank@msudenver.edu. Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 9

10 General Information Internship Center Many aviation and aerospace internships are available. You may enroll for up to 12 semester hours of university credit in AES 3980 Internship in Aviation, six semester hours of which may apply as electives in your degree. Contact the Internship Center, or visit their website at Robert K. Mock World Indoor Airport Laboratories (WIA) This is a large flight training and simulation laboratory. Students acquire advanced flight skills in a variety of single, twin, and turbo prop flight-training devices (FTDs). Simulation equipment is comprised of ten single engine FTDs, five light twin engine FTDs, two turboprop FTDs, and two Cessna 172XP G1000 FTDs. All of the single engine, light twin, and turboprop FTDs are configured with modern GPS units. In addition, the WIA features dedicated flight training devices with Garmin 1000 GPS and Avidyne Entegra glass cockpit advanced technology. Four computer stations in the WIA are committed to the Canadair Regional Jet software, and the Flight Management System training lab features four FMS tactile units that interface with the CRJ software. The WIA has a ten controller position Air Traffic Control system providing simulation of an operational air traffic control radar facility. A Flight Planning area for preparing and filing flight plans, complete with charts, maps, approach plates, and other planning materials, is also available for student use. Student flight instructors may obtain instructional experience by enrolling in two practicum classes (AES 3570 & AES 4590). The simulator courses offered in the WIA are: AES 1710 Instrument Flight Simulation I; AES 2710 Instrument Flight Simulation II; AES 3710 Multiengine Flight Simulation I; AES 4710 Turboprop Flight Simulation. AAAFT Laboratory As part of the WIA, the Advanced Aviation & Aerospace Flight Training Lab (AAAFT) features advanced software for Canadair Regional Jet training as well as Advanced Navigation and Space Commercialization. This facility is an official training center for AGI Corp. Systems Toolkit (STK). The lab features 18 student computer stations with dual displays as well as dual projection of the displays from the instructor station. Financial Aid & Flight Courses You may be eligible for additional financial aid by enrolling in any of the following flight courses: AES 1500, AES 2500, AES 3520, AES 4500, AES 4510, AES 4520, or AES Consult your faculty advisor and the Financial Aid Office for more information. These courses may not be applied toward electives in the aviation major or minor. For more information, visit Page 10 Metropolitan State University of Denver

11 TSA Requirements for FTD (Simulator) Training The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that all MSU Denver students enrolling for flight simulator courses must present AES with proof of US citizenship or, if a noncitizen, proof of registration with TSA and other documentation. Please obtain the documents that apply to you, and be prepared to show them to AES personnel when your simulator class begins. Proof of US citizenship: This is a onetime requirement; an entry in your flight logbook will be your proof of compliance. Students will need to show one of the following: (1) Original or government-issued certificated birth certificate (US) AND a government- issued photo ID, such as driver s license; (2) Current, valid (not expired) US Passport (contains photo); (3) Original US Nationalization Certificate with raised seal, & a government-issued photo ID; (4) Original US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) or Immigration & Naturalization Service (INS) form N-550 (or N-570, Certificate of Naturalization), plus a government-issued photo ID; (5) Original certification of birth abroad with raised seal or US Department of State Form FS-545 (or Form DS-1350), plus a government-issued photo ID; (6) Original certificate of US citizenship with raised seal, USCIS or INS Form N-560 (or Form N-561 or Form N-581), and a government-issued photo ID; (7) DOD or Federal Agency written certification attesting to the Federal employee s US citizenship or nationality, plus their government-issued photo ID. Non United States Citizen Students: The following must have been done for or by the student BEFORE simulator training: (1) Photo taken before the beginning of first simulator course, submitted to TSA, by MSU Denver; (2) The student must submit to TSA required background check information on a form available on-line at This may be submitted from overseas before entering the US for training; (3) The fingerprinting process should be initiated ONLY after the candidate has paid for the AFSP training request, had the training request and documents accepted, and received the Fingerprint Instruction . Fingerprints collected prior to receiving the notification will result in fingerprint submission rejection and cancellation of the associated training request; (4) The MSU Denver AVS Department has a web access code from the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), and is to submit to the TSA all related information regarding the pilot or student who wants to start flight training as well as the type of training requested; (5) The pilot or student pilot must provide the MSU Denver AVS Department with a current and valid passport and visa, if appropriate. Frequently asked questions, found at give students detailed information on the application procedure. Flight simulator training may not begin until the TSA has notified MSU Denver that all the student s information has been reviewed and he/she has been cleared by the TSA. If the TSA notifies MSU Denver to cease training, flight training will be immediately terminated. Flight training not started within 180 days after submission of the above required items to TSA and AAAE voids all submitted information; students will be required to resubmit all information. Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 11

12 Program Details Degree Programs Overview At Metropolitan State University of Denver, Aviation and Aerospace Science students have several program options currently available to help them prepare for careers in either aviation or aerospace (including the rapidly expanding commercial aerospace industry). Aviation and Aerospace Science (ATV) concentrations Aviation and Aerospace Operations (ATV3) Professional Flight Officer (ATV4) Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative - AT-CTI (ATV8) Aviation and Aerospace Management (AMG) (requires a minor in the School of Business) Aerospace (IDP) programs: Aerospace Physics (IDP) space science, space exploration, physics, or graduate school options Aerospace Systems Technology (AST) (IDP) aerospace systems technology, engineering technology management, or graduate school options ATV students may minor in Space Commercialization (IDP), Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, or any other university minor program. AMG students are required to take a minor within the School of Business. Other degree seeking students (non-avs) may minor in Aviation Management, Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, Aviation Technology, and Space Commercialization (IDP). Catalog Selection for Requirements All graduation requirements must follow the guidelines and requirements specified within a single MSU Denver Catalog edition (academic year). You must use the catalog in effect when you first enrolled at MSU Denver, or a subsequent catalog year in effect while still enrolled as a student at MSU Denver, to meet your general studies, major, and minor requirements. If you are transferring from a regionally accredited Colorado community college, you may complete degree requirements using an MSU Denver Catalog in effect while enrolled at the community college, provided that the degree catalog selected does not predate the current MSU Denver catalog by more than 3 years. Consult a departmental advisor for more information on previous catalog years and related specifics. Note about AVS Electives All notations to AVS Electives in this guide refer to any AVS course other than AVS courses listed as part of your major/concentration and with the exception of the flight courses: AES 1500, AES 2500, AES 3520, AES 4500, AES 4510, AES 4520, AES 4530, and AES Program Requirements for Each Major Aviation Technology, Aviation Management, Individualized Degree Programs and the General Studies courses for AVS majors are listed on the following pages. With each program is a suggested sequence of courses for the eight semesters needed for the Bachelor of Science degree. A grade of at least C - is required in all upper division courses listed as part of the major, whether or not they are AES courses, including electives. This requirement does not apply to the minor or to General Studies. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree through the Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 12 Metropolitan State University of Denver

13 Department at MSU Denver must complete the General Studies Requirements as listed in the General Studies Requirements table. FAA Advanced Ground Instructor Certificate To obtain the FAA Advanced Ground Instructor certificate for ATV4 (if the CFI is not obtained), present to the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) satisfactory results of the FAA Knowledge exams: Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) and Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI). The Denver FSDO is at E. 68th Ave, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80249, phone # , Credit for FAA Certificates and Ratings and/or Prior Aviation Experience Students enrolling in AVS programs who already have flight certificates and ratings or other aviation experience should seek advising with a full-time AVS faculty member to evaluate any available options for course substitution or transfer credit. MSU Denver Precision Flight Team MSU Denver s Precision Flight Team was recently recognized as one of the top collegiate aviation programs in the United States, being awarded the 2011 Loening Trophy, the oldest and most prestigious award in collegiate aviation. The Precision Flight Team competes in annual regional and national meets with other members of the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA). Competition includes ground and flight events. Some expenses are met through various fundraising activities. The team also participates in community service activities. Any MSU Denver students interested in enhancing their aviation skills or knowledge are encouraged to become involved by enrolling in AES 2330, Precision Flight and Navigation. For more information, consult the following website: Flight Team membership will help you further develop flight and flight planning skills. It also affords you the opportunity to make your name known on the national stage, as well as placing you in the position to win scholarships, cash awards and flight training awards from the airlines based on your performance. An additional benefit is the lasting friendships with fellow aerospace students at MSU Denver and across the nation. American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) The MSU Denver student chapter of the AAAE invites all aviation students to become members. The goal of the AAAE is to promote professional development and instill professional attitudes in students engaged in the study of airport development, administration, management and operation, and related fields of aviation. AAAE is the world s largest professional organization for airport executives, representing thousands of management personnel at public-use airports nationwide. The primary goal of the AAAE is to assist airport executives in fulfilling their responsibilities to the airports and the communities they serve. Please contact AES Associate Professor Jeffrey C. Price for details. Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 13

14 Program Details About the Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) MSU Denver s Aviation and Aerospace Science Department is an FAA-designated AT-CTI Program, part of the FAA Collegiate Training Initiative, which provides a pathway to a career as an FAA air traffic controller. While AT-CTI graduates are not guaranteed employment, the FAA considers the AT-CTI program a valuable hiring source for Air Traffic Control Specialists. FAA hiring requirements under the AT-CTI program include: (1) Completing an FAA approved AT-CTI Program; (2) Receiving a degree from an FAA approved AT-CTI school; (3) Receiving a recommendation from an authorized AT-CTI school official (MSU Denver requires completion of all required AT-CTI courses with a B (3.0 GPA or higher) average and completion of an MSU Denver knowledge exam with a minimum score of 70%); (4) Holding U.S. citizenship; (5) Attaining a score of 70% or above on the FAA Air Traffic Selection and Training (AT-SAT) test battery (in addition to the MSU Denver-administered knowledge exam); (6) Being less than 31 years of age when starting duty in an FAA terminal or en-route facility; (7) Meeting FAA medical, security, and suitability requirements; (8) Successfully completing an interview to determine whether the candidate possesses the personal characteristics needed for air traffic control work; and (9) Being able to speak English clearly enough to be understood over radios, intercoms, and similar communications equipment Please Professor Kevin Kuhlmann at kuhlmank@msudenver.edu with any questions or requests regarding these requirements. Completing MSU Denver s AT-CTI Program, receiving a recommendation to the FAA from MSU Denver, or passing the AT-SAT test battery does not guarantee an employment offer from the FAA. For the courses required by the AT-CTI program see AT-CTI program requirements. Enrollment in the AT-CTI Program requires completion of special forms. For more information, contact Professor Kuhlmann at kuhlmank@msudenver.edu SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING AT-CTI for ATV3 and ATV4 MAJORS: ATV3 majors must complete AES 2120, AES 2130 AES 2710, AES 2200, and AES 4100 as part of their open elective hours in order to complete the AT-CTI program. ATV4 majors who complete the ATV4 curriculum plus AES 2200 Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control and AES 4100 Advanced Air Traffic Control, and who comply with all the policies and procedures of the AT-CTI Program, will be eligible to be recommended to the FAA for possible hiring as an air traffic controller. Page 14 Metropolitan State University of Denver

15 General Studies Requirements Note: Written Communication (first 3-credits of coursework), Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy must be completed within the first 30-credits at MSU Denver. The remaining 3-credits of written communication must be completed within 45-credits. Written Communication (6 credit hours) Select one: ENG 1009 Freshman Composition: The Essay, Part 2 -or- ENG 1010 Freshman Composition: The Essay Select one: ENG 1020 Freshman Composition: Analysis, Research, and Documentation -or- ENG 1021 Honors Freshman Composition: Analysis, Research, and Documentation Oral Communication (3 credit hours) SPE 1010 Public Speaking -or- SPE 1710 Interpersonal Communication Quantitative Literacy (4 credit hours) MTH College Algebra -or- MTH College Algebra Through Modeling -or- MTH Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social Sciences Arts and Humanities (6 credit hours) PHI Introduction to Ethics (ATV Majors only) -or- PHI Business Ethics (AMG Majors only) -AND- Any approved General Studies Arts and Humanities course Historical (3 credit hours) Any approved General Studies Historical course Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credit hours) For ATV Majors: PHY Physics of Aviation (6 credits) For AMG Majors: PHY Physics of Aviation (6 credits) -or a combination of the following- GEL 1010 General Geology (4 credits) -or- GEG 1100 Introduction to Physical Geography (3 credits) -or- ENV 1200 Intro to Environmental Science (3 credits) -or- AST 1040 Introduction to Astronomy (3 credits) -or- CHE 1100 Prin of Chem & Lab (CHE 1150) (5 credits) Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 15

16 Program Details General Studies Requirements (cont d) Social and Behavioral Sciences I (3 credit hours) Any approved General Studies Social and Behavioral Science I course Social and Behavioral Sciences II (3 credit hours) Any approved General Studies Social and Behavioral Science II course Note: Students may satisfy the Global Diversity General Studies and Multicultural graduation requirements by completing any course designated as Global Diversity or Multicultural within one of the Arts and Humanities, Historical, or Social and Behavioral Sciences General Studies course categories. To complete the General Studies Program, students must take approved courses that fulfill the following distribution and credit requirements: CATEGORY / Credits Written Communication / 6 Oral Communication / 3 Quantitative Literacy / 3 Arts and Humanities / 6 Historical / 3 Natural and Physical Sciences / 6 Social and Behavioral Sciences I / 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences II / 3 Global Diversity / 0-3* TOTAL : *The Global Diversity requirement may be fulfilled by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: Arts and Humanities; Historical; Natural and Physical Sciences; Social and Behavioral Sciences I; or Social and Behavioral Sciences II. The following course categories must be completed within the first 30, college-level credits (including credits completed at MSU Denver and those transferred from other institutions): Written Communication (first 3 credits of coursework) Oral Communication (3 credits of coursework) Quantitative Literacy (3 credits of coursework) The following course category must be completed within the first 45, college-level credits (including credits completed at MSU Denver and those transferred from other institutions): Written Communication (remaining 3 credits of coursework) The following course categories must be completed within the first 90, college-level credits (including credits completed at MSU Denver and those transferred from other institutions): Arts and Humanities (6 credits of coursework) Historical (3 credits of coursework) Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits of coursework) Social and Behavioral Sciences I (3 credits of coursework) Social and Behavioral Sciences II (3 credits of coursework) Global Diversity (one course designated global from any category will fulfill both the global diversity requirement and the appropriate credits in that category) Page 16 Metropolitan State University of Denver

17 Degree Programs Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 17

18 Program Details B.S. Aviation and Aerospace Science (ATV) Concentration: Aerospace Operations (ATV3) This concentration is designed for those seeking career opportunities in aviation or aerospace operations, systems integration, or logistical planning. This degree also supports careers that integrate commercial venues of aerospace with aviation. REQUIRED CORE AST Introduction to Astronomy...3 AES Introduction to Space...3 AES Aviation Fundamentals...6 AES Aviation Weather...3 AES Instrument Flight Simulation I...3 AES Flight Dispatcher and Load Planning...3 AES Aircraft Systems and Propulsion...3 AES Space Flight Operations I...3 AES Human Factors and Physiology of Flight...3 AES Aviation Security...3 AES Airport Planning and Management I...3 AES Advanced Navigation Systems...3 AES Space Flight Operations II...3 AES Aerospace Commercialized Operations...3 AES Aerospace Operations Systems Analysis and Design...3 AES Orbital Mechanics and Aerospace Systems Simulations...3 AES Aviation Safety -or- AES Aviation Safety Program Management...3 AES Aviation Management and Job Targeting...3 COM Introduction to Technical Writing 1 -or- MKT Business Communication AES Professional Flight Standards Seminar -or- AES Airport Planning and Management II - or- COM Senior Seminar in Technical Communication...3 Core Subtotal: 63 credit hours ELECTIVES Choose a minimum of 5 credit hours from any AVS courses not listed above. Important: Do not choose any flight courses for elective credit. 2 Alternately, you may select from optional electives outside the AVS Department. Approved electives include the following: MGT Organizational Management...3 MGT Organizational Behavior...3 MTH Introduction to Statistics...4 MTH Calculus for Management and Social Sciences...4 PSY Introductory Psychology...3 Electives Subtotal: 5+ credit hours General Studies for AVS majors...34 Minor or unrestricted electives...18 Aerospace Operations Total: 120 credit hours Page 18 Metropolitan State University of Denver

19 Major: B.S. Aviation and Aerospace Science (ATV) Aerospace Operations Concentration (ATV3) This concentration is designed for those seeking career opportunities in aviation or aerospace operations, systems integration, or logistical planning. This degree also supports careers that integrate commercial venues of aerospace with aviation. Degree Plan for Aerospace Operations (ATV3) Semester 1 AES Aviation Fundamentals AES Instrument Flight Simulation I ENG 1009 or Fresh.Composition: The Essay MTH College Algebra -or- MTH College Algebra thru Modeling -or- MTH Finite Math - Mgmt & Soc Scncs Total: 16 Sem. Hrs. Semester 3 AES Flight Dispatcher and Load Planning AST Introduction to Astronomy PHI Introduction to Ethics History GS (MC or GD) Soc. & Beh. I GS (MC or GD) Semester 5 AES Space Flight Operations I AES Human Factors and Physiology of Flight AES Aviation Security AVS Elective Minor or Unrestricted Elective Semester 7 AES Airport Planning & Management I AES Aerospace Ops Systems Analysis & Design AES Aviation Safety -or- AES Aviation Safety Program Management Minor or Unrestricted Elective Minor or Unrestricted Elective Semester 2 AES Aviation Weather PHY Physics of Aviation SPE Public Speaking -or- SPE Interpersonal Communication ENG 1020 or Fresh. Comp. or Honors Semester 4 AES Introduction to Space AES Aircraft Systems and Propulsion COM Introduction to Technical Writing -or- MKT Business Communication Soc. & Beh. II GS (MC or GD if needed) Minor or Unrestricted Elective Semester 6 AES Advanced Navigation Systems AES Space Flight Operations II AVS Elective Arts & Humanities Coures (Gen. Studies) Minor or Unrestricted Elective Semester 8 AES Aerospace Commercialized Operations AES Orbital Mechanics & Aerospace Sys Simulations AES Aviation Management and Job Targeting AES Professional Flight Standards Seminar -or- AES Airport Planning & Management II -or- COM Senior Seminar in Technical Comm. Minor or Unrestricted Elective Total program hours must equal at least 120 credit hours. Be sure to plan all of your electives accordingly. NOTE: For courses required to also complete the AT-CTI program within ATV3, see AT-CTI Advisor. Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 19

20 Program Details B.S. Aviation and Aerospace Science (ATV) Concentration: Professional Flight Officer (ATV4) This concentration is designed for those planning a career as a professional pilot. A student choosing this concentration must have an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating and either the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI) or the FAA Advanced Ground Instructor and Instrument Instructor Certificates before graduation. For the Lighterthan-Air category, a student must have the Advanced Ground Instructor Certificate. REQUIRED CORE 1 AES Aviation Fundamentals...6 AES Aviation Weather...3 AES Instrument Flight Simulation I...3 AES Instrument Fundamentals AES Commercial Flight Operations...3 AES Instrument Flight Simulation II AES Aircraft Systems and Propulsion....3 AES Aerodynamics AES FAA Instructor Certification - Ground...4 AES Advanced Flight Technologies...4 AES Multi-engine Flight Simulation I...3 AES Human Factors and Physiology of Flight... 3 AES Aviation Security AES Aircraft Performance...3 AES Advanced Navigation Systems... 3 AES Turboprop Flight Simulation AES Aviation Safety AES Aviation Management & Job Targeting... 3 AES Professional Flight Standards Seminar....3 AES Advanced Commercial Aircraft Systems Core Subtotal: 68 credit hours ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL Professional Pilot Documentation...0 General Studies for AVS majors...34 Minor or Unrestricted Electives...18 Professional Flight Officer Total: 120 credit hours 1 Before enrolling in this concentration, ensure that you can obtain the appropriate FAA medical certificate. For a list of FAA medical examiners, see Page 20 Metropolitan State University of Denver

21 Major: B.S. Aviation and Aerospace Science (ATV) Professional Flight Officer Concentration (ATV4) This concentration is designed for those planning a career as a professional pilot. A student choosing this concentration must have an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating and either the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI) or the FAA Advanced Ground Instructor and Instrument Ground Instructor Certificates before graduation. For the Lighter-than-Air category, a student must have the Advanced Ground Instructor Certificate. Degree Plan for Professional Flight Officer (ATV4) Semester 1 AES Aviation Fundamentals AES Instrument Flight Simulation I ENG 1009 or Fresh.Composition: The Essay MTH College Algebra -or- MTH College Algebra thru Modeling -or- MTH Finite Math - Mgmt & Soc Scncs Total: 16 Sem. Hrs. Semester 2 AES Aviation Weather PHY Physics of Aviation SPE Public Speaking -or- SPE Interpersonal Communication ENG 1020 or Fresh. Comp. or Honors Semester 3 AES Instrument Fundamentals PHI Introduction to Ethics Arts & Humanities GS (MC or GD) History GS (MC or GD) Soc. & Beh. I GS (MC or GD if needed) Total: 16 Sem. Hrs. Semester 5 AES Aerodynamics AES Advanced Flight Technologies AES Aviation Security Minor or Unrestricted Elective Minor or Unrestricted Elective Total: 16 Sem. Hrs. Semester 4 AES Commercial Flight Operations AES Instrument Flight Simulation II AES Aircraft Systems and Propulsion Soc. & Beh. II GS (MC or GD if needed) Minor or Unrestricted Elective Semester 6 AES Multiengine Flight Simulation AES Human Factors and Physiology of Flight AES Aircraft Performance AES Advanced Navigation Systems Minor or Unrestricted Elective Semester 7 AES FAA Instructor Certification - Ground AES Turboprop Flight Simulation AES Aviation Management & Job Targeting Minor or Unrestricted Elective Total: 14 Sem. Hrs. Semester 8 AES Aviation Safety AES Professional Flight Standards Seminar AES Advanced Commercial Aircraft Systems Minor or Unrestricted Elective Total: 13 Sem. Hrs. Total program hours must equal at least 120 credit hours. Be sure to plan all of your electives accordingly. Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 21

22 Program Details B.S. Aviation and Aerospace Science (ATV) Concentration: Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (ATV8) Metropolitan State University of Denver has been designated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of its Collegiate Training Initiative as an approved AT-CTI Program. This concentration is designed to provide a pathway for students interested in becoming FAA air traffic controllers. REQUIRED CORE AES Aviation Fundamentals...6 AES Aviation Weather...3 AES Instrument Flight Simulation I...3 AES Instrument Fundamentals AES Commercial Flight Operations...3 AES Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control...4 AES Instrument Flight Simulation II...3 AES Aviation Security...3 AES Advanced Air Traffic Control...3 AES Advanced Navigation Systems...3 AES Aviation Safety -or- AES Aviation Safety Program Management...3 AES Aviation Management & Job Targeting...3 AES Professional Flight Standards Seminar -or- AES Airport Planning and Management II* -or- COM Senior Seminar in Technical Communication...3 *Requires completion of AES Airport Planning and Management I Core Subtotal: 44 credit hours Minor (non-avs except Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic minor can be selected for those holding an A & P certificate) Unrestricted Electives...24 General Studies for AVS majors...34 AT-CTI Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative Total: Note: All students must seek advising with Professor Kevin R. Kuhlmann to be approved for the AT-CTI program. All required AT-CTI courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0. An MSU Denver comprehensive knowledge exam must also be completed prior to graduation, with a minimum score of 70%. Before enrolling in this concentration, ensure that you can obtain the appropriate FAA medical certificate. For a list of FAA medical examiners, see 2 See your advisor for suggestions on selecting a non-avs minor or unrestricted electives for this major. 3 Actual number of elective credits necessary will vary based on individual program specifics. See your advisor for details. Page 22 Metropolitan State University of Denver

23 Major: B.S. Aviation and Aerospace Science (ATV) Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative Concentration (ATV8) The Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative concentration (ATV8), also known as the AT-CTI program, has been designed through a partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in order to provide a pathway for students interested in becoming FAA air traffic control specialists. MSU Denver is one of only 36 higher education institutions across the country designated by the FAA as part of its Collegiate Training Initiative, and is an FAA-approved AT-CTI program. Weather, airspace, teamwork in aviation, navigation, and search and rescue are among the fundamentals covered in this course of study. Any students interested in pursuing the AT-CTI concentration must seek advising with Professor Kevin Kuhlmann. For more information on AT-CTI requirements. Degree Plan for AT-CTI Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (ATV8) Semester 1 AES Aviation Fundamentals AES Instrument Flight Simulation I ENG 1009 or Fresh.Composition: The Essay MTH College Algebra -or- MTH College Algebra thru Modeling -or- MTH Finite Math - Mgmt & Soc Scncs Total: 16 Sem. Hrs. Semester 3 AES Instrument Fundamentals AES Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control ENG 1020 or Fresh. Comp. or Honors Soc. & Beh. I GS (MC or GD) Total: 14 Sem. Hrs. Semester 5 AES Aviation Security Unrestricted Elective Unrestricted Elective History GS (MC or GD if needed) Minor Semester 7 AES Aviation Safety -or- AES Aviation Safety Program Management AES Aviation Managment and Job Targeting Unrestricted Elective Unrestricted Elective Minor Semester 2 AES Aviation Weather PHY Physics of Aviation SPE 1010 or Public Speaking or Inter. Comm. PHI Introduction to Ethics Semester 4 AES Commercial Flight Operations AES Instrument Flight Simulation II Unrestricted Elective Soc. & Beh. II GS (MC or GD) Minor Semester 6 AES Advanced Navigation Unrestricted Elective Unrestricted Elective Arts & Humanities GS (MC or GD if needed) Minor Semester 8 AES Advanced Air Traffic Control AES Professional Flight Standards Seminar -or- AES Airport Planning & Mgmt II -or- COM Senior Seminar in Technical Comm. Unrestrictive Elective Minor Minor Total program hours must equal at least 120 credit hours. Be sure to plan all of your electives accordingly. Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 23

24 Program Details B.S. AVIATION AND AEROSPACE MANAGEMENT (AMG) REQUIRED CORE AES Aviation Fundamentals...6 AES Aviation Weather...3 AES Flight Dispatcher and Load Planning -or- AES Introduction to Space AES Aviation Law and Risk Management...3 AES Airline Management....3 AES Airline Planning...3 AES Space Flight Operations I...3 AES Human Factors and Physiology of Flight...3 AES Aviation Security...3 AES Airport Planning and Management I...3 AES Airport Planning and Management II (Senior Experience) AES General and Business Aviation Operations...3 AES Air Cargo...3 AES Space Flight Operations II...3 AES Aerospace Commercialized Operations...3 AES Aerospace Operations Systems Analysis and Design...3 AES Aviation Safety Program Management...3 AES Aviation Management and Job Targeting...3 Core Subtotal: 57 credit hours ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES COM Introduction to Technical Writing -or- MKT Business Communication -or- SPE Business and Professional Speaking...3 MTH Introduction to Statistics...4 Approved AES Electives...4 Additional Required Courses Subtotal: 11 credit hours REQUIRED NATURAL and PHYSICAL SCIENCES COURSES AMG Majors MUST fulfill their Natural and Physical Sciences requirements from the following courses: GEL 1010, GEG 1100, ENV 1200, PHY 1250, AST 1040, and CHE Natural and Physical Sciences Subtotal (AMG): 6 credit hours Other General Studies for AVS majors...34 Minor selected from the School of Business offerings Aerospace Management Totals: credit hours Page 24 Metropolitan State University of Denver

25 Major: B.S. Aviation and Aerospace Management (AMG) All students must complete the 34 hours of General Studies specified by the AVS Department. The Aviation and Aerospace Science curriculum guide, available in the AVS Department office, SS 102, lists required General Studies courses, each degree program with a recommended course sequence, and AVS policies and procedures. Students should schedule an advising session with an AVS faculty member early in their first semester in the department and each semester thereafter. Degree Plan for Aviation and Aerospace Management Semester 1 AES Aviation Fundamentals ENG 1009 or Fresh.Composition: The Essay MTH College Algebra -or- MTH College Algebra thru Modeling -or- MTH Finite Math - Mgmt & Soc Scncs SPE Public Speaking Total: 16 Sem. Hrs. Semester 3 AES Flight Dispatcher and Load Planning - or - AES Introduction to Space ENG 1020 or Fresh. Comp. or Honors AVS Elective (4 SH) Soc. & Beh. I GS (MC or GD) History GS (MC or GD if needed) Total: 16 Sem. Hrs. Semester 5 AES Aviation Law and Risk Management AES Airline Management AES Space Flight Operations I AES Aviation Security Business Minor Semester 2 AES Aviation Weather MTH Introduction to Statistics Approved Natural & Physical Sciences GS (6 SH) Total: 13 Sem. Hrs. Semester 4 PHI Business Ethics COM Introduction to Technical Writing -or- MKT Business Communication -or- SPE Business and Professional Speaking Soc. & Beh. II GS (MC or GD) Arts & Humanities Course (MC or GD if needed) Business Minor Semester 6 AES Airline Planning AES Human Factors and Physiology of Flight AES Air Cargo AES Space Flight Operations II Business Minor Semester 7 AES Airport Planning and Management I AES Aerospace Ops Sys Analysis and Design AES Aviation Safety Program Management AES Aviation Management and Job Targeting Business Minor Semester 8 AES Airport Planning and Management II AES General and Business Aviation Operations AES Aerospace Commercialized Operations Business Minor Business Minor Total program hours must equal at least 120 credit hours. Be sure to plan all of your electives accordingly. Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 25

26 Program Details Course Rotation Fall Spring AES Intro to Space AES Aviation Fundamentals AES Aviation Weather AES Private Flight AES Instrument Flight Sim I AES Aviation History & Aerospace Dev AES Instrument Fundamentals AES Commercial Flight Operations AES Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control AES Flight Dispatch & Load Planning AES Precision Flight & Navigation AES Instrument Flight AES Instrument Flight Simulation II AES Aircraft Systems & Propulsion AES Aviation Law & Risk Management AES Airline Management AES Airline Planning AES Intermediate Precision Flight & Nav AES Advanced Precision Flight & Nav AES Commercial Flight AES Aerodynamics AES FAA Instructor Certification -Ground AES Ground Instructor Practicum AES Space Flight Operations AES Advanced Instrument Flight Sim AES Multiengine Flight Simulation I AES Human Factors & Physiology of Flight AES Aviation Security AES Aircraft Performance AES Advanced Air Traffic Control AES Airport Planning & Management I AES Airport Planning & Management II AES General & Business Aviation Operations AES Air Cargo AES Forumulation of National Aviation Policy AES Advanced Navigation Systems AES Flight Multi Engine AES Flight Instructor AES Flight Instructor Instrument AES Flight Instructor-Multi Engine AES Flight Heliopter AES Airline Transport Pilot Page 26 Metropolitan State University of Denver

27 Individualized Degree Programs (IDP) The Individualized Degree Program (IDP) offers you the opportunity to seek unique degree programs that combine coursework from a variety of disciplines. The following IDP degree programs are offered: 1. B.S. Aerospace Physics 2. B.S. Aerospace Systems Technology 3. Minor in Space Commercialization First Steps for the Development and Approval of an Individualized Degree Program (IDP): A. Attend an information session. Information sessions are held on a regular basis throughout the year, and are structured to give you the basic information needed to begin developing your degree proposal. A schedule of sessions is available from the Center for Individualized Learning, located in St. Francis, Room 10 on the second floor. This schedule is also posted on their website at or you may contact the Center directly at B. Meet with an advisor in the Center for Individualized Learning to discuss your proposal. Bringing a tentative list of courses you wish to consider for your program, or ing it to the advisor in advance of your scheduled appointment will make the session more useful to you. An unofficial transcript is also helpful. Advising appointments may be scheduled by calling the Center at C. Develop your degree plan in consultation with your Center Advisor and a faculty mentor. Exploring the questions listed in the "Questions to Assist You in Your Planning" section may help you in your planning. Visit for further details about Individualized Degree Programs. For related AVS advising and specific questions about aerospace IDPs, contact Dr. Jeffrey Forrest at forrestj@msudenver.edu. Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 27

28 Program Details B.S. AEROSPACE PHYSICS Individualized Degree Program (IDP) Major: B.S. Aerospace Physics (IDP) The Aerospace Physics (IDP) major is designed to provide a solid academic foundation for those students interested in careers in aerospace or planetary sciences, and prepares the student for entrance to graduate school and career opportunities in research. This program provides students with a strong background in space science, planetary science, and other fields related to astronautics and space research, all of which are invaluable for aerospace industry employment. These suggested courses comprise an extended major which requires no minor; note that the General Studies courses differ from those required in ATV and AMG programs. Students must work with the Center for Individualized Learning ( as well as Dr. Jeff Forrest, chair of the AVS Department, to ensure that the proposed Individualized Degree Program meets the needs of the individual student as well as those of the industry. RECOMMENDED CORE AES Aviation History & Aerospace Development...3 AES Aerodynamics...3 AES Space Flight Operations I...3 AES Internship in Aviation 1 -or- AES - Independent Study Research Method I AES Internship in Aviation 1 -or- AES - Independent Study Research Method II AES Space Flight Operations II...3 AES Aerospace Commercialized Operations...3 AES Aerospace Operations Systems Analysis and Design...3 AES Orbital Mechanics and Aerospace Systems Simulations Core Subtotal: 27 credit hours ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED COURSES 3 AST Introduction to Astronomy...3 COM Introduction to Technical Writing...3 MTH Introduction to Statistics...4 MTH Calculus I...4 MTH Calculus II...4 MTH Calculus III...4 MTH Differential Equations...4 PHY 2311/ General Physics I + Lab...5 PHY 2331/ General Physics II + Lab...5 PHY Waves and Vibrations...4 PHY Modern Physics I...4 PHY Modern Physics II...3 PHY Analytical Mechanics...4 PHY Physical Laboratory I...2 PHY Computational Physics...2 PHY Physics Senior Seminar...1 PHY General Relativity...3 Additional Courses Subtotal: 59 credit hours Page 28 Metropolitan State University of Denver

29 B.S. AEROSPACE PHYSICS (cont d) Individualized Degree Program (IDP) ELECTIVES AVS or PHY: Approved Aerospace or Physics Course Electives Subtotal: 3 credit hours General Studies for AVS majors Aerospace Physics Total: credit hours 1 Consult your program advisor for details on Independent Study, departmental internships, or courses approved for elective credit in this course of study. 2 AGI Corp. Systems Toolkit Lab (STK Lab). 3 These courses may have prerequisites within their respective departments. Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 29

30 Program Details B.S. AEROSPACE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY Individualized Degree Program (IDP) Major: B.S. Aerospace Systems Technology (IDP) The Aerospace Systems Technology (IDP) major is designed for those seeking careers in aerospace or aviation, and prepares students for positions requiring a strong background in engineering technology, technology management, project management, and systems integration. MSU Denver is working in collaboration with industry, academic institutions, and government agencies such as the FAA and NASA to prepare students with the varied skills needed to be successful in this field. These suggested courses comprise an extended major which requires no minor; note that the General Studies courses differ from those required of ATV and AMG programs. Students must work with the Center for Individualized Learning ( as well as Dr. Jeff Forrest, chair of the AVS Department, to ensure that the proposed Individualized Degree Program meets the needs of the individual student as well as those of the industry. RECOMMENDED CORE AES Aviation History and Aerospace Development -or- AES Introduction to Space...3 AES Aircraft Systems and Propulsion...3 AES Aerodynamics...3 AES Space Flight Operations I...3 AES Internship in Aviation 1 -or- AES XXXX- Independent Study Research Method I AES Internship in Aviation 1 -or- AES XXXX - Independent Study Research Method II AES Space Flight Operations II...3 AES Aerospace Commercialized Operations...3 AES Aerospace Operations Systems Analysis and Design...3 AES Orbital Mechanics and Aerospace Systems Simulations Core Subtotal: 30 credit hours ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED COURSES 3 CHE General Chemistry I...4 COM Introduction to Technical Writing...3 EET Electric Circuits and Machines...3 MET Manufacturing Processes...3 MET Technical Drawing I...3 MET Principles of Quality Assurance...3 MET Mechanics I Statics...3 MET Materials of Engineering...3 MET Thermodynamics...3 MET 3130/ Mechanics of Materials + Lab...4 MET Mechanics II Dynamics...3 MET Fluid Mechanics...3 MET Introduction to Computer-Aided Engineering...4 MET Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing...3 MET Project Engineering...3 Page 30 Metropolitan State University of Denver

31 B.S. AEROSPACE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY (cont d) Individualized Degree Program (IDP) MET Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing...3 MET Project Engineering...3 MTH College Trigonometry...3 MTH Calculus I...4 MTH Calculus II...4 PHY 2331/ General Physics II + Lab...5 Additional Courses Subtotal: 64 credit hours General Studies for AVS majors Aerospace Systems Technology Total: credit hours 1 Consult your program advisor for details on Independent Study, departmental internships, or courses approved for elective credit in this course of study. 2 AGI Corp. Systems Toolkit Lab (STK Lab) 3 These courses may have prerequisites within their respective departments. Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 31

32 Program Details Department Minors and Certificates Minors: Aviation Technology - Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic - Aviation Management Certificates: Airport Management - Space Commercialization These minors are designed to afford majors in other disciplines the opportunity to develop an understanding of the aviation and aerospace industries. AVS majors may not elect the Aviation Management or Aviation Technology minors, with the exception that Aviation and Aerospace Science majors may minor in Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic. All courses taken to satisfy minor requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or better. Certificate programs in Airport Management and Space Commercialization are also offered. Students must complete each course in the certificate programs with a grade of C- or better. Registeration for Certificate in Airport Management or Space Commercialization: You must register with the AVS Department prior to graduation. Minor: Aviation Technology A student must possess at least an FAA Private Pilot Certificate before graduation. Minor: Aviation Technology REQUIRED CORE AES Aviation Fundamentals...6 AES Aviation Weather...3 AES Instrument Flight Simulation I...3 Core Subtotal: 12 credit hours AVS - Approved AVS Electives *...9 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL Professional Pilot Documentation Additional Requirements Subtotal: 0 credit hours Aviation Technology Minor Total: 21 * See advisor for elective options or documentation requirements. Page 32 Metropolitan State University of Denver

33 Minor: Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Students choosing this minor must obtain the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate through programs outside MSU Denver. For further information, contact the Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science. Minor: Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic REQUIRED CORE AVS Upper Division Electives Core Subtotal: 6 credit hours ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics certificate Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Minor Total: 18 1 Consult your program advisor for details on courses approved for elective credit in this course of study. 2 See advisor for information on obtaining your FAA A&P certificate through programs outside MSU Denver. Minor: Aviation Management The Aviation Management minor is open only to students majoring in other disciplines outside of the AVS Department. Students choosing the Aviation Management minor benefit from developing a greatly enhanced understanding of the aviation and aerospace industries. Minor: Aviation Management REQUIRED CORE AES Aviation Fundamentals...6 AES Aviation Law and Risk Management...3 Core Subtotal: 9 credit hours ELECTIVES (Choose four (4) of the following courses for a total of twelve (12) credit hours) 1 AES Aircraft Systems and Propulsion...3 AES Airline Management...3 AES Airline Planning...3 AES Human Factors and Physiology of Flight...3 AES Airport Planning and Management I...3 AES Airport Planning and Management II...3 AES General and Business Aviation Operations...3 AES Air Cargo...3 AES Aviation Safety Program Management...3 AES Aviation Management and Job Targeting...3 Electives Subtotal: 12 credit hours Aviation Management Minor Total: 21 1 See your advisor for help selecting appropriate elective courses for your course of study. A total of 12 credit hours in approved aerospace electives are required for this minor. Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 33

34 Program Details Certificate: Airport Management This certificate will prepare a student for the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Certified Member examination, often required for airport management positions. Documentation of this certification must be provided by the student to the AVS Department. Certificate: Airport Management REQUIRED CORE AES Aviation Law and Risk Management -or- AES Airline Management -or- AES Airline Planning AES Aviation Security...3 AES Airport Planning and Management I...3 AES Airport Planning and Management II...3 AES General and Business Aviation Operations...3 AES Aviation Safety Program Management...3 Aviation Management Certificate Total: 18 Certificate: Space Commercialization This certificate will provide the opportunity of employment in an important and expanding part of the Colorado and national economy and expand opportunities for those currently employed in the industry. Certificate: Space Commercialization REQUIRED CORE AES Space Flight Operations I...3 AES Space Flight Operations II...3 AES Aerospace Commercialized Operations...3 AES Aerospace Operations Systems Analysis and Design...3 AES Orbital Mechanics and Aerospace Systems Simulations Space Commercialization Certificate Total: 15 1 AGI Corp. Systems Toolkit Lab (STK Lab). Page 34 Metropolitan State University of Denver

35 Individualized Degree Program (IDP) Minors Minors: Space Commercialization - Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps IDP Minor: Space Commercialization The Space Commercialization (IDP) minor, open to all Aviation Technology majors as well as students majoring in other disciplines outside of the AVS Department, will prepare the student for opportunities and better understanding of commercialized (for profit) operations in near-earth or space environments. This multi-disciplinary minor program blends coursework grounded in engineering and physics with coursework that introduces space systems integration and space commercialization (for-profit operations in the space environment). As Colorado is a leader in U.S. space commerce and gross dollars spent in the national aerospace industry, this program is especially viable for MSU Denver s student population. Students taking this minor will also have the opportunity to gain experience in the industry standard AGI Corp. Systems Toolkit (STK) orbital dynamics and mission planning simulation system. IDP Minor: Space Commercialization REQUIRED CORE AES Space Flight Operations I...3 AES Space Flight Operations II...3 AES Aerospace Commercialized Operations...3 AES Aerospace Operations Systems Analysis and Design...3 AES Orbital Mechanics and Aerospace Systems Simulations Core Subtotal: 15 credit hours ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES AST Introduction to Astronomy...3 AES Introduction to Space...3 Additional Required Courses Subtotal: 6 credit hours Space Commercialization Minor Total: 21 1 AGI Corp. Systems Toolkit Lab (STK Lab). IDP Minor: Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) minor is open only to Aviation Technology students and students majoring in other disciplines outside of the AVS Department. For more information about this minor, please contact the Center for Individualized Learning at or visit Students interested in joining the AFROTC may do so through the University of Colorado AFROTC Program. Typically, this involves weekly attendance training in Boulder. For more information about AFROTC, contact or For more information, visit AFROTC/ or det105@colorado.edu. Aviation and Aerospace Science Page 35

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