Unmanned Aircraft Systems (AS Degree S0661)

Program Overview

The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program at Mt. San Antonio College prepares students for careers in the growing field of unmanned aircraft systems. The program covers piloting, mission planning, risk management, sensing operations, data collection and analysis, and other related skills. Students may pursue the FAA remote pilot operator certificate alongside the A.S. degree through coursework, simulation, and flight training. The program includes required courses in aviation careers, primary pilot ground school, aviation weather, federal aviation regulations, unmanned aircraft systems basic and advanced, and basic digital and film photography.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program prepares students for careers in the rapidly growing area of unmanned aircraft systems. It covers piloting, mission planning, risk management, sensing operations, data collection and analysis, and other related skills. While the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 remote pilot operator certification is not required for graduation, it is recommended for career advancement. Students may pursue the FAA remote pilot operator certificate alongside the A.S. degree through coursework, simulation, and flight training.

Outline:

Required Courses:

• AERO 98 Introduction to Aviation Careers (1.5 units)
• AERO 100 Primary Pilot Ground School (4 units)
• AERO 102 Aviation Weather (3 units)
• AERO 104 Federal Aviation Regulations (3 units)
• AERO 160 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic (4 units)
• AERO 200 Aviation Safety and Human Factors (3 units)
• AERO 210 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Advanced (4 units)
• PHOT 10 Basic Digital and Film Photography (3 units)
• PHOT 50 Drone Basic Still and Motion Camera Operator (3 units)

Recommended Electives:

• GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
• PHOT 11B Digital Capture Workflow

Total Units:

28.5

Plan of Study Grid (Suggested Course Sequence):

Fall Term 1:

• AERO 98 Introduction to Aviation Careers (1.5 units)
• AERO 100 Primary Pilot Ground School (4 units)
• AERO 102 Aviation Weather (3 units)
• ENGL 1A Freshman Composition (4 units)
• Total Units: 12.5

Winter Term 1:

• SPCH 1A Public Speaking (4 units)
• AA/S KINES Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course (0.5 units)
• Total Units: 4.5

Spring Term 1:

• AERO 160 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic (4 units)
• AERO 104 Federal Aviation Regulations (3 units)
• PHOT 10 Basic Digital and Film Photography (3 units)
• A/AS MATH (3 units)
• Total Units: 13

Summer Term 1:

• AA/S BEHAV Area D-2 Elective Course (3 units)
• Total Units: 3

Fall Term 2:

• AERO 210 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Advanced (4 units)
• AA/S ARTS Area C-1 Arts Course (3 units)
• AA/S LIFE Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course (3 units)
• AA/S SCNCE Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course (3 units)
• Faculty recommendation: Area E COUN 5
• Faculty recommendation: Area B1: METO 3
• Total Units: 13

Winter Term 2:

• AA/S HUM Area C-2 Humanities Course (4 units)
• Total Units: 4

Spring Term 2:

• AERO 200 Aviation Safety and Human Factors (3 units)
• PHOT 50 Drone Basic Still and Motion Camera Operator (3 units)
• AA/S ELECT Degree Appl Course (Elective) (3 units)
• A/AS AMIST (3 units)
• Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45
• Total Units: 12
• Total Units (Program): 62

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