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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 with or 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;
- 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
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for 2006-2007 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 —
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for 2006-2007 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 —
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for 2006-2007 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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