Unmanned Aerial Systems - Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)

AAS - 2 Years (NB)
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Degree Quick Facts

  • Instructional School: Industry, Engineering, and Trades
  • Department: Engineering
  • Program Code: UAS.AAS
  • Program Type: Career and Technical Education
  • Available Fully Online: No
  • Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes

NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.

Degree Requirements

Course Course Title Min Credits
General Education Requirements
GEM 1 - Written Communication course3
GEM 2 - Oral Communication course3
FINA 109Personal Finance and Business Math (GEM 3) 13
GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course3
GE Elective course3
Major Requirements
BUSA 220Entrepreneurial Strategy 13
BUSA 255Leadership Development Skills 13
COMM 275Digital Design and Publishing 13
GEOS 170Earth's Weather and Climate3
GIS 126Fundamentals of GIS3
GIS 230Remote Sensing/GIS Integration3
UAS 110Digital Imagery Fundamentals3
UAS 115Privacy and Security3
UAS 125Flight Theory - Ground School3
UAS 130Flight Lab I5
UAS 136Flight Lab II5
UAS 140Mission Planning and Implementation3
UAS 155Introduction to GPS2
ElectivesElective credit to bring the total credits earned to 603
Minimum Credit Hours Required60
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Successful completion of these courses will result in eligibility for the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Academic Certificate in addition to an AAS degree.

 
 

Degree Plan: Fall Start

The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this plan.

NOTE: The required general education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters.​

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
GIS 126 Fundamentals of GIS 3
UAS 110 Digital Imagery Fundamentals 3
UAS 125 Flight Theory - Ground School 3
UAS 130 Flight Lab I 5
 Total Semester Credit Hours14
Spring
GIS 230 Remote Sensing/GIS Integration 3
UAS 115 Privacy and Security 3
UAS 136 Flight Lab II 5
UAS 140 Mission Planning and Implementation 3
UAS 155 Introduction to GPS 2
 Total Semester Credit Hours16
Second Year
Fall
BUSA 220 Entrepreneurial Strategy 3
COMM 275 Digital Design and Publishing 3
FINA 109 Personal Finance and Business Math (GEM 3) 3
GEM 1 - Written Communication course 3
GEM 2 - Oral Communication course 3
 Total Semester Credit Hours15
Spring
BUSA 255 Leadership Development Skills 3
GEOS 170 Earth's Weather and Climate 3
GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course 3
GE Elective course 3
ElectiveSelect an elective course to bring the total credits earned to 60 3
 Total Semester Credit Hours15
 Minimum Credit Hours Required60

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Possess an excellent understanding of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations.
  • Perform flight operations with regards to airspace, weather, and safety.
  • Perform unmanned aerial systems (UAS) mission planning and implementation.
  • Understand, analyze, and interpret GIS data as it relates to UAS.
  • Work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams.
  • Communicate effectively with others using written and oral communication skills.
  • Assess UAS security and privacy issues and implement solutions.
  • Capture and process digital imagery.
  • Discern hazardous situations and apply aeronautical decision making.
  • Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving aeronautical problems.
  • Assess the viability of a new business entry opportunity.
  • Apply quantitative reasoning to support business decisions.
  • Read, analyze, and interpret financial statements.
  • Develop leadership skills to communicate effectively.
  • Strengthen soft skills to enhance professional success.
  • Learn how to create a digital presence for a business.
  • Create a successful presentation of their business idea.
  • Incubate an idea and test potential impact in the market.
  • Create their personal professional network and business team.