This course prepares the student to pass the FAA Knowledge Exam for Remote Pilot Operator. Course material exposes the student to the world of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to include sUAS flight training. Opportunities within aviation and the world of sUAS are discussed, and the student is introduced to both hobby and commercial uses of sUAS. Cr. 0. No prerequisites.
AVT 101 Aviation Fundamentals and Federal Aviation Regulations
Introduction to aviation concepts pertinent to maintenance of aircraft operated in the national airspace system. Subjects include aircraft maintenance manuals, drawings, weight and balance, aircraft inspection fundamentals, safety, ground operations, aircraft servicing, mechanic certificates, and human factors. Federal Aviation Regulations governing aircraft maintenance, repair, alterations, airworthiness, and record keeping are covered. 3 credits
AVT 203 Aircraft Airframe Systems and Components II with Lab
Study of primary airframe systems involving flight controls, landing gear, hydraulic, and pneumatic components. Topics also include cabin environmental systems and communication and navigation systems. Laboratory activities involve development of hands-on skills in a practical setting. Prerequisite: AVT202 4 credits
Study of methods and techniques involved in inspection of airframes and corrective procedures used in general aviation aircraft, along with logbook entries and record-keeping. Laboratory activities involve development of hands-on skills in a practical setting. Prerequisites: AVT201, AVT202, & AVT203 4 credits
Study of design, theory of operation, and maintenance of aircraft reciprocating piston
engines, including engine instrument systems. Topics include lubrication systems,
intake/induction and exhaust systems, and fundamentals of engine overhauls.
Laboratory activities involve development of hands-on skills in a practical setting. Prerequisites: AVT201, AVI202, AVT203, & AVT204 4 credits
Study of accessories used on aircraft reciprocating engines including oil filtration, ignition, vacuum, charging, cooling, fire protection, and engine monitoring systems. Prerequisite: AVT201, AVT202, AVT203 & AVT204 4 credits
Introduction to the general theory, operation, and maintenance of aircraft turbine engines, including engine instrumentation, ignition, starting, fuel, electrical, lubrication, air, and fire protection systems. Prerequisites: AVT201, AVT202, AVIT203, & AVT204 4 credits
Emphasis on the basic concepts and applications. Collection, analysis, and presentation of data are extensively discussed. Elementary probability is covered. Decision making with large and small samples and prediction based on correlation and regression are also included. Prerequisite: A grade of C, not C- or higher in MAT 015 or MAT 021 or MAT 030 or higher, or appropriate score on the math and reading versions of the UMA Placement Test.
Prerequisites: A grade of C, not C- or higher in MAT 015 or MAT 021 or MAT 030 or MAT 100, or appropriate score on the math and reading versions of the UMA Placement Test.
DAYS & TIMES
ROOM
DATES
INSTRUCTOR(S)
ThursdayTh 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Brunswick UMA Center
9/2/2025 - 12/19/2025
TBA
[UMS01]
UAS 115 Electronic Fundamentals with Lab
This is an introductory course and lab in electronic circuits used in robotics. Topics includes the basic laws like Ohm's Law and theorems used in electrical circuits for batteries, switches, wiring, resistors, capacitors, inductors: semiconductors and an introduction to microcontrollers. Circuit simulation will be part of the course. 4 credits
UAS 210 Introduction to Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)
This is an introductory course in Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS). This course will provide the student with the information to pass the FAA knowledge test to become an FAA certified Remote Pilot with a flying lab.4cr.
UAS 220 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Design, Assembly, and Maintenance
This course in Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS) design, assembly, and maintenance introduces students to the operations of UASs. Content includes design and assembly of airframe, power plant, autopilot, ground control stations, payloads, and mission analysis. Students will build a small rotary wing aircraft and program the computer flight controller. They will also build a delta winged aircraft and finally build and aircraft with an autopilot and fly a mission with the aircraft using mission planner software. Students will fly both fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft that they build in this course. 4 CR. Prerequisite: UAS 210
This course in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) introduces students to photogrammetry. Content includes an overview of digital sensors (cameras, LiDAR), UAS systems with photogrammetric image processing software and planning and executing your own mapping projects using a variety of software packages. We will also cover open source geospatial data. Prerequisite: UAS21 0, UAS 220, UAS230, UAS31 0 or permission of instructor.
