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Certificate Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Industry, Engineering, and Trades
- Department: Engineering
- Program Code: UAS.BTC
- 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.
Certificate Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| UAS 110 | Digital Imagery Fundamentals | 3 |
| UAS 115 | Privacy and Security | 3 |
| UAS 125 | Flight Theory - Ground School | 3 |
| UAS 130 | Flight Lab I | 5 |
| UAS 136 | Flight Lab II | 5 |
| UAS 140 | Mission Planning and Implementation | 3 |
| UAS 150 | GIS Integrations | 3 |
| UAS 155 | Introduction to GPS | 2 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 27 | |
Certificate 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 each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| UAS 110 | Digital Imagery Fundamentals | 3 |
| UAS 125 | Flight Theory - Ground School | 3 |
| UAS 130 | Flight Lab I | 5 |
| UAS 155 | Introduction to GPS | 2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| UAS 115 | Privacy and Security | 3 |
| UAS 136 | Flight Lab II | 5 |
| UAS 140 | Mission Planning and Implementation | 3 |
| UAS 150 | GIS Integrations | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 27 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of FAA regulations and ethical considerations relevant to unmanned aerial systems.
- Plan and conduct safe, effective UAS operations, incorporating airspace classification, weather conditions, and aeronautical decision-making.
- Capture, process, and interpret aerial imagery and geospatial data to support diverse applications.
- Evaluate security, privacy, and legal issues in UAS operations and propose appropriate solutions.
- Communicate clearly and professionally through written, oral, and visual formats tailored to target audiences.