Aviation Sciences (AVIA)
Contact the Earth, Space, and Aviation Sciences Department for further
information.
(760) 744-1150, ext. 2512
Office: NS-110G
For transfer information, consult a Palomar College Counselor.
Associate in Arts Degrees -
AA Degree requirements are listed in Section 6 (green pages).
• Aviation Operations and Management
• Aircraft Commercial Pilot
Certificates of Achievement -
Certificate of Achievement requirements are listed in Section 6 (green
pages).
• Aviation Operations and Management
• Aircraft Commercial Pilot
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Aviation Operations and Management
For students interested in the business or piloting aspects of aviation.
Transfers to
some four year programs in this field.
A.A. Degree Major or
Certificate of Achievement
Program Requirements Units
AVIA 100 Introduction to Aviation Sciences 3
AVIA 105 Basic Pilot Ground School 3
AVIA 115 Air Traffic Control 3
AVIA 120 Aviation Weather 3
BUS 205 Business Writing 3
ECON 101 Principles of Economics (Macro) 3
ECON 102 Principles of Economics (Micro) 3
Elective Courses (Select 15 units minimum)
ACCT 103 and Financial Accounting 4
ACCT 104 Accounting Spreadsheet Laboratory 1
AVIA 106 Commercial Pilot Ground School 3
AVIA 107 Instrument Pilot Ground School 3
AVIA 108 Flight Instructor Ground School 3
AVIA 125 Instrument Simulator Lab 1.5
AVIA 145 Glass Cockpits and GPS Navigation 1
AVIA 205 Principles of Aerodynamics 3
AVIA 210 Aviation Safety and Accident Investigation 3
AVIA 220 Regional Airline Aircraft Systems 3
BUS 115 Business Law 3
BUS 155 Marketing 3
BMGT 110 Human Resource Management 3
BMGT 115 Organizational Theory and Design 3
CSIT 105 Computer Concepts and Applictions 3
GEOG 110 Meteorology: Weather and Climate 3
MATH 115 Trigonometry 3
MATH 120 Elementary Statistics 3
PHYS 120 General Physics 4
PHYS 121 General Physics 4
CE 100 Cooperative Education 1,2,3,4
TOTAL
UNI TS 36
Flight training is the sole responsibility of each student and is
contracted with
an F.A.A. approved flight school at the student’s own expense. The
Palomar
Community College District accepts no responsibility or liability for
the student’s
flight training program.
Aircraft Commercial Pilot
Prepares students for employment as commercial pilots in air taxi and
other field
related flying operations. Transfers to some four year programs in this
field.
A.A. Degr ee Major or
Cert ificat e of Achievement
Program Requirements Units
AVIA 75 Private Pilot Certification 2
AVIA 80 Instrument Rating Certification 2
AVIA 85 Commercial Pilot Certification 3
AVIA 100 Introduction to Aviation Sciences 3
AVIA 105 Basic Pilot Ground School 3
AVIA 106 Commercial Pilot Ground School 3
AVIA 107 Instrument Pilot Ground School 3
AVIA 110 Basic Pilot Flight Procedures 2
AVIA 115 Air Traffic Control 3
AVIA 120 Aviation Weather 3
AVIA 125 Instrument Simulator Laboratory 1.5
AVIA 140 Aviation Math/ Modern Navigation 3
AVIA 205 Principles of Aerodynamics 3
AVIA 210 Aviation Safety and Accident Investigation 3
AVIA 215 Complex Aircraft Systems and Propulsion 3
TOTAL UNI TS 40.5
Recommended Electives:
AVIA 108, 145; BUS 205; GEOG 110
Flight
training is the sole responsibility of each student and is contracted
with
an F.A.A. approved flight school at the student’s own expense. The
Palomar
Community College District accepts no responsibility or liability for
the student’s
flight training program.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Courses numbered under 100 are not intended for transfer credit.
AVIA 75 Private Pilot Certification (2)
4 hours lecture/laboratory
Note:
Pass/No Pass grading only
Upon presentation of a Private Pilot Certificate, the student will be
given credit
(no grade). Flight training is to be completed off campus with an F.A.A.
certified
flight instructor of the student’s choice and at the student’s own
expense. The
Palomar Community College District accepts no responsibility or
liability for the
flight training obtained from private instructors. The student should
register for
this course in the semester during which the training is to be
completed.
AVIA 80 Instrument Rating Certification (2)
4 hours lecture/laboratory
Note:
Pass/No Pass grading only
Upon presentation of an Instrument Rating, the student will be given
credit (no
grade). Flight training is to be completed off campus with an F.A.A.
certified flight
instructor of the student’s choice and at the student’s own expense. The
Palomar
Community College District accepts no responsibility or liability for
the flight
training obtained from private instructors. The student should register
for this
course in the semester during which the training is to be completed.
AVIA 85 Commercial Pilot Certification (3)
6 hours lecture/laboratory
Note:
Pass/No Pass grading only
Upon presentation of a Commercial Pilot Certificate, the student will be
given
credit (no grade). Flight training is to be completed off campus with an
F.A.A.
certified flight instructor of the student’s choice and at the student’s
own expense.
The Palomar Community College District accepts no responsibility or
liability for
the flight training obtained from private instructors. The student
should register
for this course in the semester during which the training is to be
completed.
AVIA 90 Multi-Engine Rating Certification (1)
2 hours lecture/laboratory
Note:
Pass/No Pass grading only
Upon presentation of a Multi Engine Rating, the student will be given
credit (no
grade). Flight training is to be completed off campus with an F.A.A.
certified flight
instructor of the student’s choice and at the student’s own expense. The
Palomar
Community College District accepts no responsibility or liability for
the flight
training obtained from private instructors. The student should register
for this
course in the semester during which the training is to be completed.
AVIA 100 Introduction to Aviation Sciences (3)
3 hours lecture
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
A survey of the aerospace field including the functions and operations
of various
federal and state regulating aviation agencies and airport based
companies such as
air carrier, general aviation, aviation maintenance, flight schools, and
other major
occupational and supportive areas.
AVIA 105 Basic Pilot Ground School (3)
3 hours lecture
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
A study of Federal Aviation Regulations, flight data, aerodynamics,
weather and
navigation, radio communications, aircraft and engine operation, flight
instruments,
and aircraft performance. Prepares the student for the Federal Aviation
Administration’s Private Pilot written examination.
AVIA 106 Commercial Pilot Ground School (3)
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
Private Pilot Certificate or AVIA 105 with concurrent or prior
flight training
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
A comprehensive study of aircraft performance, Federal Aviation
Regulations,
navigation, flight charts and graphs, radio navigation and
communications,
meteorology, emergency procedures, aerodynamics, flight instruments, and
multi
engine procedure. Prepares the student for the Federal Aviation
Administration’s
Commercial Pilot written examination.
AVIA 107 Instrument Pilot Ground School (3)
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
Private Pilot Certificate or AVIA 105 with concurrent or prior
flight training
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
The rules and regulations for instrument flight, interpretation of
flight instruments,
air navigation, meteorology, instrument flight techniques, air traffic
control,
and flight planning. Prepares the student for the Federal Aviation
Administration’s
Instrument written examination.
AVIA 108 Flight Instructor Ground School (3)
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
A minimum grade of ‘C’ in AVIA 106 and 107
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
Learning characteristics, teaching techniques, student evaluation,
instructor
duties/responsibilities, and all private and commercial pilot maneuvers.
Prepares
the student for the Federal Aviation Administration’s written and
practical tests
for flight instructor airplane.
AVIA 110 Basic Pilot Flight Procedures (2)
2 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
A minimum grade of ‘C’ in AVIA 105, or concurrent enrollment in
AVIA 105
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
A classroom study of procedures required for the private pilot practical
test.
Includes discussion of cross country flight planning, radio navigation,
communication
procedures, controlled airspace, and airport operations.
AVIA 115 Air Traffic Control (3)
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
A minimum grade of ‘C’ in AVIA 105
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
The national airspace system and the handling of air traffic within this
area.
Emphasis is placed on the operation of Federal Aviation Administration
controlling
agencies.
AVIA 120 Aviation Weather (3)
3 hours lecture
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
Basic principles relating to weather with particular emphasis placed
upon the
relationship of weather to aviation. Practical instruction is given in
the use and
interpretation of weather reports, forecasts, and charts.
AVIA 125 Instrument Simulator Laboratory (1.5)
1 hour lecture-2 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
Private Pilot Certificate
Note:
May be taken 3 times for increased proficiency by utilizing more
advanced
lesson plans and taped lesson plans in the lab.
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
Instrument flight including VOR navigation, holding patterns, and ILS,
LOC, NDB,
and VOR approaches through use of a ground trainer.
AVIA 140 Aviation Mathematics and Modern
Navigation Systems (3)
3 hours lecture
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
The nature and properties of numbers and arithmetic operations utilizing
the
flight computer for improvement in operational efficiency and
applications
involving all forms of air navigation. Basic principles of modern
navigation systems
such as Loran, INS/IRS, R NAV, TCAS, GPWS, Flight Directors, and GPS
will be
examined.
AVIA 145 Glass Cockpits and GPS Navigation (1)
1 hour lecture
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
Prerequisite:
A minimum grade of ‘C’ in AVIA 105 or Private Pilot Certificate
A practical examination of glass cockpit technology and global
positioning system
navigation in aviation.
AVIA 197 Aviation Sciences Topics (.5-4)
Units awarded in topics courses are dependent upon the number of hours
required of the student. Any combination of lecture, laboratory, or
lecture/laboratory
may be scheduled by the department. Refer to Class Schedule.
Note:
May be taken 4 times.
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
Topics in Aviation Sciences. See class schedule for specific topic
covered. Course
title will designate subject covered.
AVIA 205 Principles of Aerodynamics (3)
3 hours lecture
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
Introduction to the theory of flight; applications of the basic laws of
physics to
the principles of flight. Aircraft design is considered with respect to
airfoils, wings,
viscous effects, propellers, and aircraft performance.
AVIA 210 Aviation Safety and Accident Investigation (3)
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
A minimum grade of ‘C’ in AVIA 105 or Private Pilot Certificate
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
Accident prevention principles through a study of recent mishaps. Pilot
physical
and psychological factors and their role in mishaps. A study of crash
survival
and post crash survival techniques. Fundamentals of mishap investigation
and
reporting.
AVIA 215 Complex Aircraft Systems and Propulsion (3)
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
A minimum grade of ‘C’ in AVIA 105 or Private Pilot Certificate
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
Turboprop and turbojet engines and their operation. Electrical,
pressurization,
hydraulic, and fuel systems will be examined.
AVIA 220 Regional Airline Aircraft Systems (3)
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
A minimum grade of ‘C’ in AVIA 105
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
Engine, fuel, hydraulic, electrical, flight control, pressurization, ice
protection,
pneumatic, warning, and navigation systems of a typical regional airline
jet will be
examined. Aircraft performance will be calculated.
AVIA 295 Directed Study in Aviation Sciences (1,2,3)
3, 6, or 9 hours field work
Prerequisite:
A minimum grade of ‘C’ in AVIA 100 and approval of project
proposal
Note:
May be taken 4 times
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
Individual study in field or library within the field of air
transportation.