+ Aviation Studies (last
updated 4/23/08)
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Technology/204 Technology Annex
419-372-2439 or 419-372-2870
www.bgsu.edu/colleges/technology/Aerotech
The
aviation studies major is designed to prepare
students for responsible positions in general
and commercial aviation. The major is organized
around three specializations: aviation
management and operations, aviation
technical management, and flight
technology and operations. All instruction
leading toward Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) flight certification is conducted in accordance
with the appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations.
All
courses in the major (AERT) must be completed
with a C or better.
All
students are also required to complete coursework
in areas of science and mathematics, BG Perspective,
and business. Supervised cooperative education
experiences, related to the specializations
selected, are required.
The
college restricts the award of credit for flight
and ground training attained outside the BGSU
Aviation Studies Program. The Dean of the College
may make exceptions for certain qualified aviators.
Once
a student has enrolled at Bowling Green State
University, all subsequent flight and ground
training must be completed in residence at the
University. Flight and ground training obtained
elsewhere are not permitted without written
authorization of the dean of the College of
Technology. If permission is granted to receive
flight instruction elsewhere, academic credit
is awarded by the University only if evaluation
by the Chief Flight Instructor indicates flight
performance and knowledge proficiency meet program
standards. If no academic credit is accepted
or awarded, a student is required to take approved
elective(s) to satisfy total credit hour requirements.
Fees
for the flight instruction courses are based
on a minimum number of flight instruction hours
as approved by the FAA. Students may take longer
to reach the level of flight proficiency required
by the FAA. In this case, additional fees will
be charged based on the actual number of flight
hours a student has received. These rates are
approved by the Board of Trustees. Flight fees
are not refundable. Although a student may receive
a final grade for the completion of a particular
course of flight instruction, students may need
additional flight instruction and/or practice
to reach the level of flight proficiency required
to pass the FAA practical exam for a particular
certificate or rating.
All
AERT concentration courses are offered during
evenings on a five-year rotating plan.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon
completion of the baccalaureate degree, students
in aviation studies are expected to:
- Solve
aviation-related problems using knowledge,
skills, and aptitudes gained in the program
to assure productive outcomes;
- Maintain
professional and social relationships with
others in developing, conducting, and promoting
safe aviation operations;
- Additionally,
students in the flight technology specialization
are expected to plan, organize, conduct, and
complete a safe and efficient flight in single-engine
aircraft, in accordance with all legal requirements.
| Aviation
Management and Operations
— click 
for 2009-2010 course requirements
The aviation management and operations
(AMO) specialization is designed to prepare
students for career positions with airports,
general aviation facilities, airlines,
corporations, engineering and consulting
firms, other organizations specializing
in aviation, and auxiliary businesses
whose primary customers are aviation-oriented
and who require individuals with an aviation
background.
The
AMO specialization provides an interdisciplinary
approach to management and technology
systems and their application to the aviation
environment. A benefit of the program
is that a student can utilize the educational
background in other disciplines, such
as facility management or general management.
The curriculum focus is on aviation, management,
technical systems operation, and safety. |
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| Aviation
Technical Management —
click
for 2009-2010 course requirements
The aviation technical management (ATM)
specialization is designed to prepare
students for aviation careers with organizations
and companies that engage in the manufacture
or maintenance of aviation components
or which provide aviation products or
services.
The ATM specialization provides an interdisciplinary
and practical approach to management and
technology systems and their application
to the aviation environment. Its intent
is to further develop or supplement an
individual who has an FAA airframe and
power plant (A&P) license or a strong
technical or vocational background. A
benefit of the program is that a student
can utilize the educational background
in other technology disciplines, such
as manufacturing, production, or general
management. The curriculum focus is on
aviation, management, technical systems
operation, and safety. |
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| Flight
Technology and Operations —
click
for 2009-2010 course requirements
The flight technology and operations (FTO)
specialization prepares the student for
a career as a commercial pilot for the
airlines, air cargo companies, corporate
or business operations, and numerous general
aviation positions such as agriculture,
flight training, charter, air freight,
and sightseeing. Flight and ground instruction
is accomplished in strict accordance with
Federal Aviation Regulations Part 141
and other pertinent regulations. Upon
successful completion of the FTO specialization,
the student will hold the following FAA
certificates and ratings: Commercial Pilot-Airplane
with single and multi-engine land instrument
rating. Flight instructor certification
for single engine, multi-engine, and instrument
are also available. |
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Airport
Systems and Operations —
minor only — click
for 2009-2010 course requirements
The airport systems and operations (ASO)
minor is available to students in any
undergraduate major at the University
except students majoring in the
aviation management and operations (AMO)
or aviation technical management (ATM)
specializations. Student must meet all
prerequisites for the required courses.
The
airport systems and operations (ASO) minor
is designed to prepare students for career
positions similar to the aviation management
and operations (AMO) specialization. Airports
are interdisciplinary in their activities,
but, without an aviation background, few
students from other disciplines have access
to the industry. The minor is intended
to supplement a student's academic career
choice with the specialized knowledge
of airports and aviation. |
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