+ Aviation Studies

264 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 program 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 program (AERT) must be completed with a C or better.

All students are also required to complete coursework in areas of science and mathematics, general education and business. Supervised cooperative education experiences with or related to the specializations selected are required.

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 is not permitted without prior written authorization from the dean of the College of Technology. If permission is granted to receive flight instruction elsewhere, academic credit is accepted or awarded by the University only when the flight training is taken at a FAR Part 141 University-based aviation education program. If no academic credit is accepted or awarded, a student is required to take approved elective(s) to satisfy total credit hour requirements.

In degree programs requiring flight training, a student may (at the discretion of the dean of the College of Technology) receive credit for a private pilot certificate by completing the credit by exam process. All other flight and ground training courses must be completed as part of the BGSU aviation studies program. The dean of the college may make exceptions for certain qualified aviators.

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;
• Plan, organize, conduct and complete a safe and efficient flight in single-engine aircraft in accordance with all legal requirements;
• Maintain professional and social relationships with others in developing, conducting and promoting safe aviation operations.

Aviation Management and Operations
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.

First year (30-32 hours)

• AERT 224, 240 (6)
• BA 203 (3)
• DESN 104 (3)
• IPC 102 (3)
• ENG 112 (3)
• MATH 128 or 130 (3-5)
• MIS 200 (3)
• STAT 200 (3)
• TECH 101 (3)

Second year (34 hours)

• TECH 289 (4)
• CONS 235 (3)
• IPC 201, 207 or 306 (3)
• SOC 101 (3) (meets social science requirement)
• General education (6)
• Technology electives (3)
• ARCH 236 (3)
• DESN 131 (3)
• ECON 200 or 202 (3) (meets social science requirement)
• ECT 191 or 196 (3)

Third year (31 hours)

• ACCT 200 or 221 (3)
• AERT 348, 349, 354 (9)
• MGMT 305 or AERO 311 (3)
• JOUR 341 (3)
• TECH 389 (4)
• General education (6)
• TECH 302 (3) (meets social science and international perspective requirements)

Fourth year (31 hours)

• AERT 352, 456, 490 (9)
• CONS 442 (3)
• TECH 489 (4)
• General education core (3)
• Supplemental focus (9)
• Technical degree elective (3)

Aviation Technical Management
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.

First year (30-32 hours)

• AERT 240 (3)
• BA 203 (3)
• ENG 112 (3)
• MIS 200 (3)
• DESN 104 (3)
• IPC 102 (3)
• MATH 128 or 130 (3-5)
• ECT 191 or 196 (3)
• TECH 101 (3)
• MFG 112 (3)

Second year (32-34 hours)

• ECT 240, 241 (8)
• DESN 131 (3)
• PHYS 201 (5) (meets natural science requirement)
• SOC 101 (3) (meets social science requirement)
• STAT 200, 211 or MATH 126 (3-5)
• TECH 289 (4)
• General education core (6)

Third year (33 hours)

• Supplemental focus (3)
• Technology elective (3)
• DESN 243 (3)
• MGMT 300 (3)
• MGMT 305, or AERO 311 (3)
• PHYS 202 (5) (meets natural science requirement)
• TECH 389 (4)
• General education core (3)
• ECON 200 or 202 (3) (meets social science requirement)
• TECH 302 (3) (meets social science and international perspective requirements)

Fourth year (34 hours)

• ACCT 200 (3)
• AERT 348, 349, 352, 354, 405, 490 (18)
• TECH 489 (4)
• Technology degree elective (3)
• Supplemental focus (6)

Flight Technology and Operations
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.

First year (30-34 hours)

• AERT 220, 222 (6)
• AERT 224, 240 (6)
• MIS 200 (3)
• ENG 112 (3)
• ECT 191 or 196 (3)
• IPC 102 (3)
• MATH 128 or 130 (3-5)
• TECH 101 (3)

Second year (31-33 hours)

• AERT 280, 281 (6)
• AERT 223 (2)
• IPC 201 (3)
• SOC 101 (3) (meets social science requirement)
• PSYC 101 (4) (meets social science requirement)
• TECH 289 (4)
• GEOG 213 (3)
• MATH 126, 131 or STAT 200 (3-5)
• General education core (3)

Third year (33 hours)

• AERT 282, 320, 321 (9)
• MGMT 305 or AERO 311 (3)
• PHYS 201 (5) (meets natural science requirement)
• TECH 389 (4)
• Supplemental focus (3)
• General education core (6)
• Technology elective (3)

Fourth year (31 hours)

• AERT 352, 354, 349, 404, 405 (15)
• TECH 489 (4)
• General education core (3)
• Supplemental focus (6)
• TECH 302 (3) (meets social science and international perspective requirements)