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120 Aviation and Transportation

128 135 138
AIRPORT OPERATIONS COMMERCIAL PILOT GROUND INTRODUCTION FLIGHT
3.0 Units SCHOOL ATTENDANT TRAINING
AT 128 is an analytical lecture course of study 3.0 Units 3.0 Units
which acquaints the student with practical AT 135 prepares students for the Federal AT 138 introduces students to the Federal
airport administration problems that exist Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot Aviation Regulations (FARs) that ensure
today. Completion of this course enables Knowledge Examination. Topics addressed the safety and comfort of passengers and
the student to perform and function eff ec- include: advanced aerodynamics, advanced crewmembers. Students learn to explain all
tively in any of the many diversifi ed airport aircraft weight and balance computations, FARs to passengers and identify strategies for
operations. Course coverage includes airport advanced meteorology, advanced aero- reducing potential emergencies. Note: AT 138
development, site selection, local advertis- space physiology, operation of complex and and 151 combined: maximum credit 3 units.
ing, fi nancial considerations and benefi ts to high-performance aircraft including use Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara-
the community. Aviation safety within the of constant-speed propellers, retractable tion: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
confi nes of the airport, airport maintenance, landing gear, anti-icing/de-icing, oxygen, 139
familiarization with the Federal Aviation and cabin pressurization systems, Federal TECHNICALLY ADVANCED
Administration and Federal Air Regulations Aviation Regulations Parts 61, 91, and 135, AIRCRAFT
governing airports as well as the National maximum performance takeoff s and land- 3.0 Units
Transportation Safety Board. Lecture 3 ings, steep turns, chandelles, lazy eights, and
hours. Recommended Preparation: AT 120 eights on pylons. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequi- AT 139 introduces the student pilot to
and 130 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU. site: AT 120 or equivalent. advanced avionics systems incorporated into
an aircraft’s cockpit. This course prepares
129 136 the pilot to operate Global Positioning
FLIGHT ATTENDANT I HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION System (GPS) navigation systems as well as
3.0 Units 3.0 Units the latest integrated fl ight systems known
AT 129 prepares men and women for the AT 136 is designed to acquaint current and as “glass cockpits”. It covers the variety of
highly competitive fl ight attendant positions prospective pilots and fl ight crew with an information provided by these advanced
and travel careers in the airlines and travel overview of human factors and aviation navigation and communication systems as
industry. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: psychology. The infl uence of psychological well as proper procedures in the event of
None. and physiological factors on aviation safety, their failure. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:
and on the aviation professional’s personal AT 120 or equivalent.
130 and occupational life, is examined. Topics
AIR TRANSPORTATION include human error; attention, cognition 152
3.0 Units INTRODUCTION TO UNMANNED
and perception; communications; risk
AT 130 introduces the student to the devel- management; aeronautical decision making AERIAL VEHICLES
opment of air transportation, problems in (ADM); multicultural and diversity factors; 3.0 Units
commercial air transportation, commercial CRM (Crew Resource Management group AT 152 is an introductory course to under-
aircraft, organization and functions of the dynamics); attitudes and persuasion; moti- standing the functions, characteristics,
airlines, regulations, airline routes in the vation and leadership; aircraft accident regulations, and applications of unmanned
United States and the pilot qualifi cations, analysis; training (learning & regression); aerial systems and vehicles. The course
schedules and services, revenue sources and conformity and boredom; fl ight physiology; includes detailed coverage of unmanned
potential operating overhead. The impor- stress and fatigue; displays and fl ight deck aerial systems and their uses in military,
tance of airports, airways, advertising, and design; automation; and applications in space commercial, civil, and public settings.
public relations is stressed. Lecture 3 hours. technology. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara-
Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU. None. Transfer Credit: CSU. tion: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
132 137 153
FLIGHT ATTENDANT II AIRLINE TRAVEL CAREERS INTRODUCTION TO UNMANNED
3.0 Units 3.0 Units AERIAL SYSTEMS
AT 132 prepares men and women for the AT 137 is designed for students pursuing 3.0 Units
highly competitive fl ight attendant positions careers in airline travel. The course presents AT 153 is an introductory course to under-
and travel careers in the airline and travel the current industry hiring qualifi cations standing the functions, characteristics, regu-
industry. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: AT and requirements for entry level industry lations, and applications of unmanned aerial
129 or equivalent. employees. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: systems and vehicles. The course includes
134 None. a detailed discussion of unmanned aerial
systems and their uses in military, commer-
AMERICAN AVIATION TRAVEL cial, civil, and public settings. Lecture 3
HISTORY AND OPERATIONS hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligi-
3.0 Units
bility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151 and AT 152.
AT 134 introduces the students to aviation
travel history and the manner in which
related events have affected the nation
socially, economically and politically. This
study of aviation emphasizes the develop-
ment, testing, and utilization of aircraft in
California. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:
None.

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