Course Descriptions
UAV Technology
UAV 100
Intro to Drone Operations
3 credits
So you want to learn how to fly a drone? Did you know that physically flying the drone is only half of the job? In Intro to Drone Operations students will not only learn how to fly a drone but will also learn the required knowledge to pass the Part 107 test. Students will learn all FAA rules and regulations and how to read sectional charts. During course time students will also learn how to properly prepare for flight and learn the basic controls needed to fly a drone.
UAV 102
Drone Design and Maintenance
3 credits
Okay, you can fly a drone but can you build one? In UAV102 Drone Design and Maintenance, students will learn all the aspects and parts that make a drone work. Through hands on activities students will build a fully functional and working drone. If something is malfunctioning or needs repairs, students will learn how to break down, analyze, and fix these problems.
UAV 200
Security of UAV and UAS Systems
3 credits
You’ve heard questions about drones and security, but what do they really mean? Students will explore the historical and ethics side of drone operations in UAV200. Through a series of lectures and in-class demonstrations, students will learn how to defend against the threat of drones. This course will also explore the possibilities of drone based hacking and the different potential security threats that could be created in the future with evolving drone technology.
Prerequisite(s): UAV 100
UAV 487
Drone in Practice
4 credits
Now it is time to apply all the knowledge gained throughout the Drone Operations and Application certificate and create a drone based capstone project. During this course, students will use the skills learned to execute a major project in one of the four chosen areas of study: Public safety, Agriculture, Video & Photography, and construction, or an approved topic. Students will have access to professional equipment to help create this capstone project.
Prerequisite(s): UAV 100, UAV 102, UAV 200, and VFP 330