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AT 499 - Problems in Apparel and Textiles Credits: 1-18
Independent study.
Note
May be repeated for maximum of 8 credits.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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AT 550 - Apparel and Textile Internship Credits: 4
Pre-planned and supervised off-campus work experience in the apparel industry.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AT 445; AT 655 or 575; junior standing; and instructor’s permission.
Typically Offered
Summer
K-State 8
None
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AT 575 - Principles of Forecasting Credits: 3
Introduction of the processes and methods used by the textile and apparel industry to conduct short-term and long-term forecasts. Application of fashion theory and principles, sources of information, knowledge, techniques and skills for planning and implementing fashion projection.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AT 340 and AT 430; and AT 375 or AT 400.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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AT 576 - Principles of Buying Credits: 3
Introduction to the processes and methods used by apparel buyers to purchase merchandise assortments. Application of fashion theory and principles, sources of information, knowledge, techniques and skills for assortment planning, buying, vendor negotiations, and profit planning. Emphasis on merchandising mathematics.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AT 325, CIS 102, and ACCTG 231.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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AT 600 - Global Apparel and Textile Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
Analysis of global fiber, textile, and apparel production and distribution; structure of industry and distribution channels; impact of culture, economics, and government regulations on production and distribution.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AT 245 and ECON 110.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
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AT 610 - Computer-Aided Design of Apparel Credits: 3
Overview of computer-aided design as it relates to the apparel industry; development and presentation of apparel and textile design using visual graphic software.
Note
Six hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AT 400.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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AT 625 - Apparel and Textile Business Strategy Credits: 3
Application of marketing principles to the apparel and textile industry. Focus on development of marketing, promotional, and merchandising plans.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AT 576, and senior or graduate standing.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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AT 645 - Private Label Apparel Product Development Credits: 3
Capstone course using a team approach to synthesize and perform activities used by apparel retailers to create a line of private label merchandise for a targeted consumer market.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AT 460. Corequisite: AT 575 or AT 610.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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AT 650 - Apparel and Textiles Study Tour Credits: 1-3
Supervised off-campus tour of facilities or equivalent experience where textile products are designed, manufactured, tested, marketed, exhibited, and/or conserved.
Note
May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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AT 655 - Apparel Pattern Development I Credits: 3
Apparel design through flat pattern methods.
Note
Six hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AT 400 and AT 410.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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AT 670 - Apparel Pre-Production Processes Credits: 3
Computer application of pattern drafting, pattern grading, and marker layout for apparel pre-production processes. Computer applications for design development.
Note
Two hours lecture and four hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AT 655.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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AT 695 - Apparel Pattern Development II Credits: 3
Apparel design by draping; line development for a variety of markets; senior project.
Note
Six hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AT 655.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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AT 700 - Foundations of Sustainability in Apparel and Textiles Credits: 3
Introduction to the theory, principles, and practices of sustainability. Examination of the challenges to environmental, social, and economic sustainability on both a global and apparel and textile industry scale. Exploration of innovative practices and social change strategies for furtherance of sustainability.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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AT 720 - Professional Advancement in Merchandising Credits: 3
Analysis of leadership in a merchandising form and how it affects organizational culture and change. Various leadership styles will be examined and a personal leadership philosophy will be developed.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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AT 725 - Theory and Practice of Apparel/Textile Marketing and Distribution Credits: 3
Theoretical and applied analysis of apparel/textile marketing and distribution strategies, with an emphasis on the effectiveness of a market-oriented approach for decision-making; assessment of environmental forces affecting strategic decisions by firms in the apparel/textile distribution channel; synthesis of past and present trends in order to forecast probable future patterns.
Typically Offered
Fall, odd years
K-State 8
None
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AT 735 - Promotional Strategies in Merchandising Credits: 3
Examination of promotional strategies and techniques used by merchandising firms, emphasizing cultural and global awareness, social responsibility, and ethical decision making.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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AT 780 - Textile Surface Manipulations Credits: 3
Application and analysis of textile surface manipulations to include color and image addition and removal through wet processes and stitched surface manipulations.
Typically Offered
Fall, odd years
K-State 8
None
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ATHM 101 - Varsity Baseball Credits: 1
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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ATHM 102 - Varsity Basketball Credits: 1
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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ATHM 103 - Varsity Track Instructor Credits: 1
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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ATHM 104 - Varsity Football Credits: 1
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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ATHM 105 - Varsity Golf Credits: 1
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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ATHW 150 - Intercollegiate Basketball Credits: 1
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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ATHW 152 - Intercollegiate Track Credits: 1
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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ATHW 154 - Intercollegiate Tennis Credits: 1
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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ATHW 155 - Intercollegiate Volleyball Credits: 1
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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ATHW 156 - Intercollegiate Rowing Credits: 1
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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ATHW 157 - Intercollegiate Golf Credits: 1
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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ATM 101 - Introduction to Biological and Agricultural Engineering and Technology Credits: 1
Introduction to discipline, department, university, and profession. Exploration of career options. Gain skills through application-oriented problem solving.
Note
One hour recitation a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Open to ATM majors only.
Typically Offered
Fall
Cross-listed
BAE 101
K-State 8
None
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ATM 160 - Engineered Systems and Technology in Agriculture Credits: 3
An introductory course designed for non-engineering majors. This course introduces engineering principles and problem solving associated with energy resources and power systems for agriculture, machinery systems, natural resources and environmental management, and food and fiber processing and storage.
Note
Three hours recitation a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Not open to seniors.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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ATM 240 - Principles of Injury Prevention Credits: 3
This is an overview course that will cover a variety of safety and health topics focusing on injury prevention in the home, motor vehicle, public, and work environments. The enduring understanding that forms the basis for every discussion and activity in this course is all of us make decisions every day that impact our safety as well as the safety of those around us.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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ATM 250 - Chemical Application Systems Credits: 2
Systems, components, operation practices, and safety procedures used in the chemical application industry. Liquid and granular application systems and respective components will be studied along with procedures for equipment sizing and maintenance, minimizing drift, systems calibration, and safe handling, transporting, storage, disposal and spill clean-up of agrichemicals.
Note
Two hours lecture a week.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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ATM 251 - Chemical Application Systems Laboratory Credits: 1
Laboratory and hands-on activities on pumps, valves, nozzles, drift measurement, and application technology used in the home and garden, turf, private and commercial agricultural, aerial, and research industries.
Note
Two hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrent with ATM 250.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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ATM 340 - Occupational Safety Credits: 3
This is a survey course that identifies safety and health risks in industrial work environments. The enduring understanding that forms the basis for every discussion and activity in this course is as a manager or supervisor; you are responsible for the safety of all employees under you.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ATM 240.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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ATM 370 - Biorenewable Systems Credits: 3
Converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and bio-based products. Biorenewable concepts as they relate to drivers of change, feedstock production, processes, products, co-products, economics, transportation/logistics, and marketing.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ECON 110, MATH 100, CHEM 210.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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ATM 450 - Sensors and Controls for Agricultural and Biological Systems Credits: 3
Applications of instrumentation. Sensors used in agricultural machines and processes for measurement of voltage, force, torque, pressure, displacement, velocity, acceleration, flow, temperature, humidity, etc. Analog and digital signal conditioning and processing. Feedback controls concept. Computer interface.
Note
Two hours lecture and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 113 or PHYS 115, ATM 160 or MATH 100.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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ATM 455 - Engines and Power Transfer Credits: 3
Principles, operation, and analysis of engine thermodynamics, fuel and combustion, engine components, engine cycles, engine power transfer and efficiencies, and exhaust gas emissions. Mechanism and selection of bearings, belt drives, chain drives, gear drives, and shaft drives. Operation and performance analysis of hydraulic power transfer components and systems, fluid mechanics, and hydraulic motors.
Note
Three hours recitation a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BAE 350.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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ATM 460 - Internship in Agricultural Technology Management Credits: 1-3
Intern programs in agricultural technology management.
Note
One hour of credit for each four weeks of supervised and evaluated off-campus work experience with cooperating employers. A maximum of 3 hours may be applied to a BS in agricultural technology management.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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ATM 511 - Agricultural Building Systems Credits: 3
Environmental control systems for agricultural buildings; structural members and systems for agricultural buildings; farmstead planning concepts.
Note
Three hours recitation a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ATM 160 or PHYS 113 or 115.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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ATM 515 - Problems in Agricultural Technology Management Credits: 1-18
Problems in the application of technical principles to agricultural technology management.
Note
Repeatable.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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ATM 545 - Processing and Storage of Grains Credits: 3
Principles of grain and forage conditioning and storage. Structures and equipment for quality preservation.
Note
Three hours recitation a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ATM 160 or PHYS 113 or 115, and senior standing.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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ATM 550 - Precision Agriculture Technologies Credits: 3
Application of precision technologies for gathering information to assist decision making for production systems. Topics will include global positioning systems, vehicle guidance systems, crop yield monitors, variable rate control systems for applicators, and the communication among these devices.
Note
Two hours recitation and two hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: MATH 150 or equivalent, PHYS 113 or PHYS 115, and STAT 325 or 340 or 350.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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ATM 558 - Hydrology and Soil Erosion Management Credits: 3
Watershed hydrology, soil erosion, erosion control, water management, and land surveying and mapping. Includes rainfall-runoff relationships; determination of watershed characteristics; terraces, waterways, vegetative filters, and residue management; ponds, wetlands, non-point source pollution control, and water conservation; profile and topographic surveying.
Note
Two hours recitation and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AGRON 305.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
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ATM 653 - Water Management and Irrigation Systems Credits: 2
Management of water in crop production systems, crop water use, and irrigation scheduling. Fundamentals of water flow in pipe networks, pumping plants, and irrigation systems.
Note
Two hours recitation.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ATM 160 or PHYS 113, AGRON 305, and junior standing or higher.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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ATM 654 - Water Management and Irrigation Systems Lab Credits: 1
Laboratory and hands-on activities on soil water balance characteristics, crop water use, water flow in pipe networks, pump hydraulics, sprinkler nozzles, drip irrigation systems, water filtration systems, and chemigation systems.
Note
Three hour lab each week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrent with ATM 653, and junior standing or higher.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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ATM 661 - Watershed Assessment and Management Credits: 3
Overview of water legislation and policies (e.g. Clean Water Act, NPDES, TMDL). Principles of watershed pollutant sources, fate, and transport. Impacts of watershed protection and restoration strategies on water and environmental quality.
Note
Three hours recitation a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: CHM 110 or 210 and BIOL 198.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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ATM 702 - Topics in Agricultural Technology Credits: 1
The selection, operational theory, repair, maintenance, adjustment, and application of equipment and materials for agricultural systems.
Note
May be repeated.
Instructional materials, teaching aids and advanced methodology will be developed with respect to the topic.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ATM 659.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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AVM 101 - Introduction to Aircraft Materials and Tooling Standards Credits: 3
Skills and techniques essential to understanding aircraft material properties and fabrication techniques. Emphasizes knowledge and practical experiences involving: shop safety, organization and human factors associated with shop practices, basic aircraft structural materials and hardware familiarization, fluid lines and fittings, hand tool selection and use, and aviation-specific dimensional inspection tools and techniques, aircraft hardware identification and applications, cleaning and corrosion control, aircraft metal selection an applications, welding techniques and procedures and aircraft material inspection fundamentals.
Note
Two hours lecture and three hours lab a week.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 102 - Aviation Regulations, Compliance and Operations Credits: 2
A review of the role and organizational structure of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as it relates to the certification and continued airworthiness of aircraft and its operation in general, business, and commercial aviation environments. Emphasis on the privileges and limitations of certificated personnel who maintain aircraft systems in the context of the FAA regulations. Includes practical applications of aircraft weight and balance, effective completion of maintenance record entries, accurate use of graphs and charts to determine critical performance values, and the servicing, staring, ground operations, and security of aircraft. Students demonstrate the ability to read, comprehend, and apply information contained in FAA and manufacturers’ aircraft maintenance specifications, data sheets, manuals, publications, and related Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Directives, and Advisory material. Includes laboratory activities involving student flight of aircraft.
Note
Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 111 - Basic Aircraft Electricity Credits: 4
A basic concept of DC/AC circuits, with basic laws relating to the following: measuring voltage, current, resistance, continuity and leakage; relationship of voltage, current and resistance in electrical circuits; reading and interpretation of electrical circuit diagrams; electrical devices and inspection and servicing of batteries. Introduction to digital numbering systems and digital logic functions.
Note
Three hours lecture and one hour lab a week.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 112 - Aircraft Welding Credits: 2
Theory and skill development in aircraft welding processes. Exercises in gas welding processes as applied to ferrous and nonferrous materials. Oxygen/acetylene, inert gas, and resistance welding processes are to be studied.
Note
One hour recitation and three hours lab a week.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
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AVM 121 - Aircraft Drawings Credits: 1
The course is designed to teach the student how to recognize and identify each kind of line as it appears in aircraft drawings and to interpret the meaning of the lines as they relate to surfaces and details in drawings.
Note
Three hours lab a week.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Aesthetic Interpretation
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 131 - Aircraft Standards Credits: 4
A survey of the organization of the Federal Aviation Administration. Emphasis will be placed on regulations, standards, specifications, procedures and the practice of using charts, graphs and drawings. Also included are the introduction to air transport maintenance procedures, weight and balance procedures, aircraft ground operations and the introduction to flight training to include several flights.
Note
Flight lab fees required.
Two hours lecture and six hours of lab a week.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 132 - Aircraft Fluid Power Credits: 3
A study of basic fluid mechanics as it applies to practical applications in aircraft systems. Compressible and incompressible fluid systems will be studied.
Note
Two hours recitation and three hours lab a week.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 141 - Aircraft Science Credits: 3
This is a study of applied mathematics and basic physics. Section one: mathematics will provide the learner with the tools needed to perform the calculations normally confronted by the aviation maintenance technician. Section two: the study of basic science will enable the student to better understand the operation of aircraft and the many complex systems needed to sustain safe flight.
Note
Three hours recitation a week.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 142 - Airframe Systems Credits: 4
A study of the airframe systems and components to include: pressurization, heating and cooling, and structural device.
Note
Two hours lecture and six hours lab a week.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 151 - Aviation Maintenance Fundamentals Credits: 3
This course is designed to permit the student to learn and practice those skills and techniques essential to the career development of the aviation maintenance technician. The subjects included are: shop safety, aircraft general familiarization, fluid lines and fittings, hand tools and measuring devices, aircraft hardware, cleaning and corrosion control, aircraft metals, inspection fundamentals, ground operation and servicing, and support equipment.
Note
One hour recitation and six hours lab a week.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 152 - Airframe Structures and Repair Credits: 5
A study of materials commonly used in airframe structures and the associated study of making structural repairs according to recommended procedures. Skills in sheet metal are stressed.
Note
Three hours recitation and six hours lab a week.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 162 - Airframe Electrical Systems Credits: 4
An advanced study of DC/AC circuits law relating to circuit analysis and a detailed study of measuring instruments. Advanced study of relays, switches, alternators, and other devices encountered in circuit analysis, troubleshooting, and repair. Theory of operation and fault isolation on solid-state devices in aircraft circuitry. Inspection of aircraft electrical systems, including wire inspections and the types of repairs allowed, using appropriate technical manuals.
Note
Two hours lecture and six hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 111 or ECET 100.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 201 - Aircraft Metallic Primary Structures Credits: 3
A study of aircraft metal primary structures and materials commonly used in the design and construction of airframes including fuselages, wings, and control surfaces. Students gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience associated with the structural properties of materials used in the manufacturing process as well as the methods used to fabricate and repair those structures. Students practice structural metal repairs according to FAA approved data and manufacturer’s recommended procedures. Skills in aluminum sheet metal fabrication and repairs are stressed.
Note
Two hours lecture and four hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 101 or MET 121.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
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AVM 203 - Aircraft Environmental and Fire Protection Systems Credits: 3
An in-depth study in small and large air vehicle environmental and fire detection and extinguishing systems. Emphasis on cabin pressurization and temperature climate control, supplemental oxygen, airframe and propulsion fire detection and extinguishing systems, crew visibility enhancement, and air toxicity detection. Students gain extensive practical experiences related to system design, operation, inspection, maintenance methodology, and fault analysis for both airframe and powerplant systems using manufacturer’s technical instructions.
Note
Three hours lecture and four hours lab a week.
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Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 205 - Aircraft Landing Gear and Fluid Power Systems Credits: 3
A study of the design and application of compressible and incompressible fluid power systems used in both simple and complex aircraft flight control, auxiliary, emergency, and landing gear systems. Emphasis on landing gear and deceleration systems to include components, structures, operation, and fault analysis of shock struts, position and warning, single and multiple disk brakes, anti-skid, wheel assemblies, retraction and extension systems and methods of emergency landing gear extension. Topics include landing gear door operation and sequencing. Students practice inspection, servicing, repair and troubleshooting of key fluid power and landing gear systems necessary to ensure continued airworthiness of these systems.
Note
Three hours lecture and four hours lab a week.
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Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 207 - Aircraft Electrical Systems Credits: 3
A review and advanced study of DC/AC circuits, and laws relating to circuit analysis and a detailed study of measuring instruments applied to aircraft. Study of relays, switches, alternators, and other devices encountered in circuit analysis, troubleshooting, and repair. Theory of operation and fault isolation on solid-state devices in aircraft circuitry. Inspection of aircraft electrical systems, including wire inspections and the types of repairs allowed using appropriate technical manuals. A study of battery, magneto high and low tension ignition systems, including turbine igniters. Also a study of powerplant starting ad charging systems and related components. Emphasis on effective fault diagnostics, repair, and timing of aircraft ignition systems.
Note
Three hours lecture and six hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ECET 100 or AVM 111.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 214 - Introduction to Aircraft Propulsion Theory, Design and Systems Credits: 3
A broad introductory study in the theory of operation of heat engines utilizing principles of the Otto and Brayton cycles found in aircraft reciprocating and gas turbine powerplants. Students gain a solid understanding of the basic principles of the construction, design, lubrication, cooling, and exhaust systems, including maintenance practices of reciprocating and gas turbine powerplants installed in aircraft. Thrust reverser operation of gas turbine engines is also included. The course has a practical component that includes the inspection, fault analysis, servicing and repair of key engines systems covered in the course.
Note
Three hours lecture and three hours lab a week.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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AVM 216 - Aircraft Propulsion Drive Systems Credits: 3
A detailed study of aircraft propulsion drive systems that convert engine power to thrust necessary for sustained flight. Drive systems include propellers, unducted fans (open rotor), and rotor-blades found on small, medium, and large fixed, and rotary-wing aircraft. Emphasis on fixed and controllable-pitch propellers applications as well as rotor-blades, and rotor-hubs assemblies found on helicopters. Topics include theory of operation, dynamic and static balancing, vibration analysis, design characteristics, materials, and maintenance practices. Students practice inspection, servicing, balance, maintenance and repair of propeller and rotor systems.
Note
Three hours lecture and four hours lab a week.
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Spring
K-State 8
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AVM 231 - Aircraft Finish and Fabrication Credits: 3
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the wood and fabric coverings and procedures used on aircraft, and methods used in preparation for and application of paint finishes to aircraft surfaces.
Note
One hour recitation and six hours lab a week.
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Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 241 - Navigational Aids and Communication Systems Credits: 3
A survey study of the aids to navigation and communications used in light and intermediate class aircraft. Operation and installation of the various types of equipment will be stressed.
Note
Two hour lecture and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 111 or ECET 100.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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AVM 261 - Aircraft Inspection and Assembly Credits: 5
A study of assembly and manufacturing procedures and inspection of aircraft components. This course also covers in detail annual and 100-hour inspections.
Note
Three hours recitation and six hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 121, 131.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
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AVM 290 - Problems in Aviation Credits: 1-18
Advanced study in a specific area chosen by the instructor.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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AVM 301 - Advanced Reciprocating Powerplant Technology Credits: 3
Advanced study in the theory, operation, construction, design, and maintenance of reciprocating powerplants installed in aircraft. Topics include emerging trends in the design and application of reciprocating heat engines including aviation diesel engines. Emphasize the disassembly and inspection of modern reciprocating engines found in single and twin engine aircraft using visual, dimensional and non-destructive techniques. Maintenance tasks including engine removal, installation and troubleshooting to an airworthy standard.
Note
Three hours lecture and six hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 214.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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AVM 303 - Introduction to Aircraft Composite Structures Credits: 3
Introduces composite materials used in the design and production of legacy and modern aircraft. Topics include material characteristics, fabrication, and inspection; repair of non-metallic primary and secondary structures and materials using manufacturers’ instructions. Materials include fabric, wood, fiberglass, plastics, honeycomb, and others. Students practice the selection, installation, application of protective coatings, and removal of special fasteners used in these structures. Laboratory exercises emphasize the fabrication and inspection of modern composite structures.
Note
Two hours lecture and four hours lab a week.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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AVM 304 - Aircraft Fuel Management and Metering Systems Credits: 3
A comprehensive study of airframe and propulsion engine fuel systems associated with fuel storage, management, transfer and metering as applied to both reciprocating and turbine powered aircraft. Lecture topics include systems operation, maintenance methods, procedures and safety precautions associated with aircraft fueling and defueling for over-the-wing and pressure fueling systems. Fuel quantity, pressure and temperature indicating and warning systems, fuel dump, and detail reciprocating and turbine engine fuel metering systems including carburetor overhaul, electronic engine fuel controls (EEC and FADEC) are covered. Students practice the inspection, check, service, troubleshooting and repair of the various fuel systems found on board the aircraft to a level that assures continued airworthiness and safety.
Note
Two hours lecture and six hours of lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 214.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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AVM 305 - Introduction to Aircraft Avionics and Instrument Systems Credits: 3
Introduces basic flight instrument systems and navigation/communication electronic aids installed on General Aviation aircraft that weigh less than 12,500 lbs. The course includes both lecture and practical applications of these systems to include operation, inspection, fault analysis and repair. The student will be exposed to mechanical and electronic airframe and powerplant indication equipment including flight instrument systems for heading, speed, altitude, temperature, pressure, RPM, and position indicating. Emphasis will be placed on NAV/COMM systems found in modern light aircraft and associated antenna applications and installation methods. Pitot/Static instruments and systems are also discussed. Students practice inspection, service, fault analysis, installation and repair of these systems.
Note
Three hours lecture and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ECET 100 or AVM 111.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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AVM 306 - Rotary and Fixed Wing Aircraft Design and Assembly Credits: 3
A detailed study of the purpose of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft designs and aerodynamic characteristics, their construction methods and assembly procedures. The course provides an insight critical maintenance tasks performed that impact the safe operation of the aircraft as well as exposure to the manufacture and assembly of aircraft. Students practice the rigging, assembly, jacking, weighing, and balancing of aircraft and flight control surfaces according to manufacturer’s technical manuals; and making accurate record entries for tasks performed in accordance with FARs.
Note
Three hours lecture and four hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 101 and MET 111.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
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AVM 312 - Aircraft Propellers Credits: 2
A study of the use, maintenance, and inspection of propellers and their related control systems.
Note
One hour recitation and three hours lab a week.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
KSIS Course Search
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AVM 321 - Powerplant Fundamentals Credits: 4
A study of the principles of operation, design features, and operating characteristics of reciprocating aircraft engines. Includes overhaul inspection procedures on current horizontal opposed and radial engines.
Note
Three hours recitation and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 131.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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AVM 322 - Powerplant Operation and Troubleshooting Credits: 3
Experience in installation, operation, and removal of aircraft engines. Engine analysis and diagnosis of malfunctions, including methods of remedy, are performed on airworthy engines.
Note
One hour recitation and six hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 214 or AVM 321.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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AVM 332 - Gas Turbine Powerplant Credits: 5
Advanced study of the fundamentals of gas turbine powerplants including operation, studies of supporting systems and inspection methods are fundamental to this course.
Note
Two hours recitation and nine hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 321.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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AVM 342 - Powerplant Induction and Fuel Systems Credits: 4
A study of aircraft induction and fuel metering systems including fuels, carburetors, fuel injection systems, superchargers, and other induction system components used to ensure a dependable and accurate fuel supply at any flight configuration and attitude.
Note
Two hours recitation and six hours lab a week.
Requisites
Corequisite: AVM 321.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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AVM 351 - Powerplant Ignition and Electrical Systems Credits: 3
A study of battery, magneto high and low tension ignition systems, including turbine igniters for today’s aircraft. Also a study of powerplant starting and charging systems and related components. Emphasis will be placed on troubleshooting, repair, and timing of aircraft ignition systems.
Note
Two hours recitation and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 111.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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AVM 352 - Powerplant Overhaul Credits: 3
Practical experience in overhauling reciprocating engines. Engines are assembled and operationally checked in lab.
Note
One hour lecture and six hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 321.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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AVM 370 - Advanced Aircraft Avionics and Instrument Systems Credits: 3
Advanced study of flight instrument systems and navigation/communication electronic aids installed on large Corporate and Transport Category aircraft. The course includes both lecture and practical applications of these systems to include operation, inspection, fault analysis and repair. The course includes flight management systems, and GPWS, TAWS, laser gyro and advanced Comm/Nav applications.
Note
Two hours lecture and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 305.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
KSIS Course Search
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AVM 390 - Problems in Aviation Credits: 1-18
Provides the student the opportunity for advanced study in a specific topic area or to apply aviation education to the improvement of skills previously learned.
Note
Topics are selected jointly by the student and the instructor.
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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AVM 401 - Aircraft Airworthiness, Conformity, and Quality Assurance Credits: 3
A capstone course requiring students to tie all previous coursework associated with airframe and powerplant systems maintenance and operations together to perform an effective and safe inspection of the entire aircraft in compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations and FAR requirements. This course emphasizes practical experiences necessary to inspect the aircraft for continued airworthiness. Aircraft is weighed and conformity inspections are performed. All work and inspection status is recorded and documented using approved maintenance entries. Part 145 operational requirements are included in the course experience and work team scheduling and coordination is emphasized.
Note
Three hours lecture and four hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Senior standing and instructor consent.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
KSIS Course Search
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AVM 402 - Advanced Gas Turbine Powerplant Technology Credits: 3
Advanced study in the theory, operation, construction, design, and maintenance of small and large gas turbine powerplants installed in corporate and transport category aircraft. Topics include emerging trends in the design and application of gas turbine engines as well as engine test cell operations. Practical experiences emphasize the disassembly and inspection of small turboprop/turboshaft engines commonly found on turbine twin-engine aircraft and helicopters. Maintenance tasks include engine removal, installation and troubleshooting to an airworthy standard. This course has a research and presentation requirement.
Note
Three hours lecture and six hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 214.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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AVM 403 - Advanced Aircraft Avionics and Instrument Systems Credits: 2
Advanced study of flight instrument systems and navigation/communication electronic aids installed on large Corporate and Transport Category aircraft. The course includes both lecture and practical applications of these systems to include operation, inspection, fault analysis and repair. The course includes flight management systems, and GPWS, TAWS, laser gyro and advanced Comm/Nav applications.
Note
Two hours lecture and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 305.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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AVT 100 - Introduction to Aviation Credits: 3
This course examines the history of aviation and a look at the future. Students discuss the attributes of an aviation professional, careers, career planning, and pilot certification. Students consider historical events and their relationship to current aviation aspects. The interdependency and synergy in the development of military aircraft, the space program, as well as the growth of commercial and general aviation is discussed. Students use the Internet for various research projects concerning the past, present, and future of aviation.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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AVT 120 - Aeronautical Programs Flight Familiarization Credits: 1
An introduction to the fundamentals of flight in various types and categories of aircraft. A familiarization of piloting skills and knowledge, a demonstration of aircraft capabilities, and the National Airspace System.
Note
Four hours lab a week.
Requisites
Corequisite: PPIL 111.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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AVT 240 - Introduction to Air Traffic Control Credits: 3
An introductory air traffic control (ATC) course that focuses on Terminal, Enroute, and FSS ATC procedures. The course examines the role of an air traffic controller at the various operational positions throughout the ATC system. The course gives an overview of the current U.S. National Airspace System as it relates to ATC procedures. In addition, the course looks at the use of future technologies and how they enhance the ATC system. Off-campus trips contribute to experiential learning.
Note
Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PPIL 111.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
KSIS Course Search
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AVT 242 - Aviation Meteorology Credits: 3
Basic aviation-related meteorology concepts through the study of atmospheric elements and how they generally affect the weather: introduction to the subject, water in the atmosphere, variables which cause local weather changes, specific aviation-associated hazards, understanding meteorological reports and forecasts, meteorological techniques used in predicting weather patterns.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
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AVT 243 - Aircraft Electrical, Navigational, and Communication Systems Credits: 3
Provides students the basic knowledge of aircraft electrical systems, including navigation, communications, instruments, and power systems.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVM 111.
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
KSIS Course Search
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AVT 250 - Safety and Security of Airport Ground Operations Credits: 3
This course discusses general aviation airport ground operations, particularly from the mechanic, pilot, and ramp worker perspective. Focus will be on increasing awareness of airport operations. Attention will be given to improving airport safety by creating an enhanced awareness of rules, policies, procedures, and potential hazards that affect all individuals working in and around the airport ground operations environment. Some topics included are: aircraft marshalling procedures, airfield security issues, ground vehicle operations, and security and accident/incident response reporting.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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AVT 315 - Advanced Avionics Credits: 3
This course covers the latest developments and trends in navigation and communication systems. Topics include Future Aviation Navigation Systems (FANS), fiber optics, enhanced vision, ADS-B, the FAA’s NextGen, as well as other advancements in avionics.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites
Corequisite: AVM 241 or AVM 242.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
KSIS Course Search
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AVT 316 - AET and FCC Training Credits: 1
This course is a self-paced lab that allows students to study for their Aviation Electronics Technician certificate and their Federal Communication Commission license in Elements 1, 3 and 8.
Note
Two hours lab a week.
This is a credit/no-credit course and will not affect the student’s GPA.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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AVT 317 - Composites I Credits: 3
Introduction to composite materials used in a broad range of industries with an emphasis on aero structure. Topics include defining a composite, understanding the materials, safety aspects, and shop layouts that are used to produce composite parts. An overview of the construction methods, understanding how to inspect components for damage, and procedures to perform the actual repair used in industry today. Students develop an understanding of how to design/source industrial composite fasteners and install into the composite structure and the science of coatings for the protection of both the composite materials as well as metallic components adjacent to composites. The labs support the lectures with projects designed to give the student hands on application.
Note
One hour lecture and four hours lab a week.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
KSIS Course Search
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AVT 318 - Composites I Laboratory Credits: 2
An optional laboratory course introducing the use of equipment and materials utilized in the advanced composites industry.
Note
Four hours lab a week.
Requisites
Corequisite: AVT 317.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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AVT 327 - Avionics Repair Credits: 3
An in depth overview of aircraft wiring. Procedures in terminating, repairing, testing and troubleshooting of aircraft wiring, as well as aging wiring inspections.
Note
One hour lecture and four hours lab a week.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
KSIS Course Search
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AVT 330 - Avionics Troubleshooting Credits: 4
An in-depth troubleshooting project, requiring critical thinking to analyze the problem and provide the correct repairs.
Note
One hour lecture and six hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AVT 327.
Typically Offered
Spring, in even years
K-State 8
None
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AVT 340 - Human Factors in Aviation Credits: 3
Explores the physical environment and physiology limitations imposed on the aviation professional. Health, fatigue, human behavior and errors, communication, team building, leadership, situation awareness, crew resource management, judgment, and aeronautical decision making are studied to achieve safe and efficient operation.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PPIL 111 or AVT 100, or junior standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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AVT 360 - Airport Law Credits: 3
A study of how the U.S. regulatory and legal systems work in relation to airport management. This course emphasizes contract law related to the Federal Aviation Administration Airport covenants and restrictions, Federal Aviation Regulation compliance and airport operator liability.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
KSIS Course Search
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