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2010-2011 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Aviation Technology - Professional Pilot, BS
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Aviation Technology—Professional Pilot graduates are trained to be commercial pilots. The degree requirements include completion of the following FAA licenses: private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII, and Multi-Engine.
Fees
In addition to regular tuition and fees, a special fee will be assessed all flight certification classes listed below. When a student enrolls in each flight certification, the fee is due with tuition payment. Course costs are based on average costs of ratings, and include stage check and FAA check ride fees. All fees are subject to change. For current fee structure, see website at: http://www.ete.usu.edu/
Elective Certification
Medical Certificates
In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14, Part 61.3, all professional pilot students are required to obtain an FAA Medical Certificate. There are three classes of medical certificates which students may obtain: First Class, Second Class, and Third Class. Although only a Third Class Medical Certificate is required for student pilot operations at Utah State University, it is highly recommended that students obtain a First Class Certificate, in order to ensure that no medical conditions exist which would disqualify him or her from obtaining one at a later date. Many pilot jobs require a First Class Medical Certificate.
A medical certificate may be obtained from a certified Aviation Medical Examinar (AME). Although the cost varies according to the examiner and the type of physical sought (First, Second, or Third), the cost is approximately $70 to $100. Detailed requirements for each medical class and durations are explained in CFR Title 14, part 67. For further information, contact Flight Operations at (435) 787-1346.
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Graduation Requirements for Aviation Technology Majors (Professional Pilot and Maintenance Management)
A student can repeat no more than six of the required courses in order to satisfy the graduation requirements. Multiple repeats of the same course are included in the total of six repeats. Audits count as a time taking a class unless prior written approval is obtained from a college academic advisor.
Although transfer credit accepted by the department and the college may be applied toward graduation requirements, the grades received will not be used in the USU GPA calculation.
For all aviation technology majors, the following academic regulations apply in addition to University regulations:
- A minimum GPA of 2.4 must be maintained in technology/math/ science/business courses required for, or used as technical electives in, the chosen major. University Studies courses are not included in this GPA calculation.
- No more than 6 credits of D or D+ credit may be applied toward meeting graduation requirements in technology/math/science/business classes.
- College of Engineering courses may be repeated only once. Audits count as a time taking a class unless prior written approval is obtained from the department head. A maximum of six required or elective courses can be repeated in order to meet graduation requirements.
- The P-D-F grading option may not be used in required or elective courses. (The P-D-F grading option is approved for University Studies courses.)
- The academic regulations listed above (1-4) apply to required coursework and any technology/math/science/business course which could be used to satisfy graduation requirements for the chosen degree. That is, once a student completes a particular technical elective, it becomes a required course for that student.
- Students in violation of departmental or college academic regulations, no longer eligible for graduation, or not making satisfactory progress toward a degree will have a registration hold placed on their record.
- Students will be placed on probation (registration hold) if they
- have more than 6 credits of D credit (see item 2 above); or
- have a GPA of less than 2.4 (see item 1 above)
- The hold remains until they improve their standing by repeating classes to reduce the number of D credits to 6 or less, and/or by raising their GPA above 2.4. Students must meet with their advisor to have the hold removed.
The student must meet with a college academic advisor at least once each semester to work out a schedule having the primary goal of correcting the existing academic problems. Suggested Semester Schedule
The suggested semester schedule for this degree is as follows: Freshman Year (30 credits)
Fall Semester (15 credits)
Spring Semester (15 credits)
Sophomore Year (31 credits)
See note 1 Fall Semester (16 credits)
Spring Semester (15 credits)
Fall Semester (15 credits)
Spring Semester (16 credits)
Fall Semester (17 credits)
Spring Semester (17 credits)
Note:
Students must complete a total of 40 credits of stipulated upperdivision coursework.
1 Completion of the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams with passing grades is required by the end of the sophomore year.
2 Approved upper-division electives are: AV 4250 , AV 4300 ; INST 5205 , INST 5230 ; MGT 3510 , MGT 3520 , MGT 3710 , MGT 3820 , MGT 4630 ; MIS 4350 , MIS 4550 ; PHIL 3520 ; PSY 4240 ; SOC 3320 , SOC 3500 . For Dual Majors in Business only, the following upper-division electives are approved: FIN 3400 ; MGT 3500 , MGT 3700 . For information about ROTC classes which may apply, students should contact their advisor.
3 MGT 3110 fulfills the University Studies Depth Social Sciences (DSS) requirement. PHYS 1800 fulfills the University Studies Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) requirement. PSC 2000 fulfills the University Studies Exploration requirement.
4 Depending on weather and other factors, flying courses may be taken during semesters other than those indicated. It is imperative that students work with their advisors and flight instructor to determine the best arrangement for these courses.
5 MATH 1050 is a prerequisite for ETE 2300 and MATH 1100 .
6 A Math ACT score of 23 or higher is required to enroll in MATH 1050 . If Math ACT score is between 18 and 22, student should enroll in MATH 1010 first. If prerequisites are more than one year old, the Math Placement Test will be required.
7 Students should take PSC 2000 prior to taking AV 2520 and PSC 3250 .
8 All students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.67 and have major status in order to be admitted to Huntsman School of Business classes. |
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