Department of Aeronautical Management Technology eastair.poly.asu.edu480/727-1381SIM 201
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Graduates are prepared for entry into the aviation and air transportation industry in productive, professional employment or, alternatively, for graduate study. Curricula emphasize principles underlying the application of technical knowledge as well as current technology, preparing the graduate to adapt to the rapid and continual changes in aviation and aerospace technology. Admission to the Bachelor of Science professional flight concentration requires an additional admission process. New and transfer students who have been admitted to ASU and who meet the requirements for admission to the College of Technology and Applied Sciences may be admitted without separate application to the Department of Aeronautical Management Technology only in the Bachelor of Applied Science concentrations, or to the Bachelor of Science air transportation management concentration. Transfer credits are reviewed by department faculty advisors. To be accepted as department credit, transfer courses must be equivalent in both content and level of offering. No flight experience or theoretical training courses beyond the Private Pilot Certificate are accepted. For more information, access the department Web page at eastair.poly.asu.edu. The faculty in the Department of Aeronautical Management Technology offer a BS degree in Aeronautical Management Technology with concentrations in professional flight and air transportation management. A BAS degree in Applied Science is also offered with concentrations in aviation maintenance management technology and aviation management technology. A Master of Science in Technology degree is offered for graduate study with a concentration in aviation management and human factors. For more information, see the Graduate Catalog. The professional flight and air transportation management concentrations in the Department of Aeronautical Management Technology are fully accredited by the Council on Aviation Accreditation. For more information, call 344/844-2431, send e-mail to caa@auburn.edu, or write COUNCIL ON AVIATION ACCREDITATION AERONAUTICAL MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY—BS The Aeronautical Management Technology curricula are designed to provide a thorough technical background combined with an interdisciplinary general university education. The graduate is prepared to assume responsibilities in a wide area of managerial and technically related areas of aviation. The student gains a background in aircraft structures, reciprocating and turbine engines, aircraft performance and design, management skills, business principles, systems analysis, and a variety of course work specific to aircraft flight, airport operations, and air transportation systems. The degree offers two concentrations: professional flight and air transportation management. The concentrations are described separately on the following pages. All degree requirements are shown on curriculum check sheets for the concentrations that are available by visiting the department or by accessing the department Web site at eastair.poly.asu.edu. Requirements include First-Year Composition, university General Studies (see General Studies), and the Aeronautical Management Technology Core. Note that all three General Studies awareness areas are required. Consult an advisor for an approved list of courses. Refer to individual concentration degree requirements for additional required courses. Students must complete each Aeronautical Management Technology course with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher. Aeronautical Management Technology CoreAMT 101 Introduction to Aeronautical Management Technology (1) AMT 182 Private Pilot Ground School (3) AMT 201 Air Traffic Control (3) AMT 220 Aviation Meteorology (3) AMT 280 Aerospace Structures, Materials, and Systems (4) AMT 287 Aircraft Powerplants (4) AMT 308 Air Transportation G (3) AMT 350 Aircraft Design and Logistics Management (3) AMT 396 Aviation Professional (1) AMT 410 Aviation Safety and Human Factors (3) AMT 442 Aviation Law/Regulations (3) Total 31Professional Flight Concentration Flight training is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. An FAA Class I medical examination is required for admission. It is recommended that a medical examination be completed by an aviation medical examiner of the student’s choice before application for admission. This program is designed for students who are seriously interested in becoming professional airline pilots. Because of limited space, the program selection process is academically competitive. Only those applicants who meet the subject matter and quality requirements and who submit their applications by the appropriate deadlines will be considered for admission. The ASU Professional Flight program is the initial phase of the qualification/application process to become an airline first officer. Individuals seeking admission to the program must participate in a secondary application process. The secondary process will assess a candidate’s FAA-certified First Class medical qualification; driving record; work and/or personal references; and cognitive, psychomotor skill, and psychological test results. It may also include a personal interview. The secondary application deadlines vary. Contact the department for current deadlines. U.S. citizens must provide proof of citizenship as part of the secondary admission process to the professional flight concentration. International students must meet all TSA clearance requirements before being admitted to the professional flight concentration. For more information, see the department Web site at eastair.poly.asu.edu. International students should check with Undergraduate International Admissions for details concerning admission and visa requirements. A TOEFL score of 600 is required for admission into the professional flight concentration. International students should be aware that they may encounter difficulty in converting their student visa to a work permit and therefore may not be able to find employment with a U.S. air carrier following graduation. International students are also advised that all certificates and ratings are under FAA certification and may not be accepted by the aviation authority in their home country. Total program costs, which include aircraft, flight instructor time, flight training devices, simulator time, tests, fees, and tuition, require careful financial planning. Students must make satisfactory progress throughout both the flight and academic areas to be considered for continued advancement in the program. To proceed at a satisfactory pace through the flight training program, students should expect and plan to fly during the winter intercession and the summer session to complete the program. A program fee of $275 per semester is required for the professional flight concentration. A program fee of $125 per semester is required for the air transportation management concentration. For more information, requirements, and specific application procedures, access the AMT Department Web site at eastair.poly.asu.edu. Flight instruction costs are not included in university tuition and fees. The estimated cost of flight training is $50,000 in addition to normal university costs. Professional flight students are required to complete 128 semester hours with a 2.00 cumulative GPA, including a minimum of 50 semester hours of upper-division courses. Students should be aware that a higher cumulative GPA may be required for employment by an airline upon graduation. All degree requirements are shown on the student’s curriculum check sheet.
In addition to the required courses for First-Year Composition, university General Studies (see AMT 214 Commercial/Instrument Ground School I (3) AMT 322 Commercial/Instrument Ground School II (3) AMT 385 Flight Instructor Ground School (3) AMT 387 Multiengine Pilot Ground School (1) AMT 392 Flight Instructor Instrument Ground School (3) AMT 408 National Aviation Policy (3) AMT 482 Airline Instrument Procedures (3) AMT 486 Regional Jet Aircraft Systems (3) AMT 489 Airline Administration (3) AMT 490 Regional Jet Operations Capstone (3) Technical electives or internship (19) Total 55Suggested Course Pattern for FreshmenFirst SemesterAMT 101 Introduction to Aeronautical Management Technology (1) AMT 182 Private Pilot Ground School (3) AMT 220 Aviation Meteorology (3) ENG 101 First-Year Composition (3) MAT 270 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I MA (4) Total 16Second SemesterAMT 214 Commercial/Instrument Ground School I (3) ENG 102 First-Year Composition (3)
ECN 211 Macroeconomic Principles SB (3) PHY 111 General Physics SQ* (3) PHY 113 General Physics Laboratory SQ* (1) Total 13* Both PHY 111 and 113 must be taken to secure SQ credit. Air Transportation Management Concentration The air transportation management concentration is designed to prepare graduates for managerial and supervisory positions throughout the air transportation industry. An in-depth technical education is included along with broad exposure to business and management courses. This program of study is interdisciplinary in nature and prepares the aeronautical career-oriented student for positions such as air traffic control specialist, air carrier manager, airport manager, and general aviation operations manager. To facilitate career options, the student selects a focus area in either air carrier management or airport management. Air transportation management students are required to complete 128 semester hours with a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA, including a minimum of 50 semester hours of upper-division courses. All degree requirements are shown on the student’s curriculum check sheet. In addition to the required courses for First-Year Composition, university General Studies (see General Studies), and the Aeronautical Management Technology core, the following additional courses are required in the air transportation management concentration: ACC 230 Uses of Accounting Information I (3) AMT 408 National Aviation Policy (3) AMT 444 Airport Management and Planning (3) AMT 489 Airline Administration (3) AMT 491 Aviation Management Capstone (3) OMT 343 Occupational Safety and Ergonomics (3) OMT 430 Ethical Issues in Technology (3) OMT 452 Industrial Human Resource Management (3) OMT 456 Introduction to Organized Labor (3) OMT 480 Organizational Effectiveness (3) TMC 346 Management Dynamics (3) Technical electives or internship (22) Total 55Suggested Course Pattern for FreshmenFirst SemesterAMT 101 Introduction to Aeronautical Management Technology (1) AMT 182 Private Pilot Ground School (3) AMT 220 Aviation Meteorology (3) ENG 101 First-Year Composition (3) MAT 270 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I MA (4) Total 14Second SemesterENG 102 First-Year Composition (3)
ECN 211 Macroeconomic Principles SB (3) PGS 101 Introduction to Psychology SB (3) PHY 111 General Physics SQ* (3) PHY 113 General Physics Laboratory SQ* (1) General Studies elective HU (3) Total 16* Both PHY 111 and 113 must be taken to secure SQ credit. The Bachelor of Applied Science degree is a “capstone” degree for the Associate of Applied Science degree. The BAS degree exposes students to advanced concepts and diverse critical thinking skills that prepare students for future career opportunities and professional advancement. Admission to the BAS degree program is restricted to students holding an AAS degree from a regionally accredited U.S. postsecondary educational institution. A GPA of 2.00 or higher is required for all resident applicants and a 2.50 for nonresident applicants. The BAS degree in the College of Technology and Applied Sciences consists of 60 semester hours of upper-division (300 level and above) courses, with 30 hours in residence. Total 120The BAS curriculum builds on the general education content of the AAS degree. Additional General Studies (L, CS, and awareness areas) are met with courses in the core concentration. General Studies courses focus on contextual learning. Total 19Assignable credit allows space in the curriculum for prerequisite courses needed to succeed in the program. The courses are determined by the student and the advisor. The area core is focused on management and organization, professional communication, quantitative analysis, and computer competency. APM 301 Introductory Statistics CS (3) GIT 335 Computer Systems Technology (3)
TMC 346 Management Dynamics 3 TMC 470 Project Management (3) TWC 400 Technical Communications L (3) Total 15Aviation Maintenance Management TechnologyThis concentration is for those students who have completed an airframe and powerplant certification as part of their AAS degree. Students receive an orientation in management practices that prepares them for progressively more responsible positions in the field of aviation maintenance management. Aviation Management TechnologyThis concentration is for those students who have received training and education in some aspect of the air transportation industry (other than aviation maintenance), such as flight certificates and ratings, as part of their AAS degree. Students receive an orientation in management practices that prepares them for progressively more responsible positions in the field of aviation management. The department hosts the local chapter of Alpha Eta Rho, an international professional aviation fraternity open to all students with an interest in aviation. The American Association for Airport Executives is open to all students with an interest in airport management. The Student Advisory Council is a leadership organization that facilitates student communication with faculty, departmental leaders, and university administrative personnel. The Women in Aviation International organization is open to all students. Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of courses offered but not specifically listed in this catalog, see Omnibus Courses. Graduate-Level Courses. For information about courses numbered from 500 to 799, see the Graduate Catalog, or access www.asu.edu/aad/catalogs on the Web. In some situations, undergraduate students may be eligible to take these courses; for more information, see Graduate-Level Courses.
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