AVC 1010
Survey of Aviation
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Description
This is a Concurrent Enrollment Course, offering both high school credit through ______________ High
School and college credit through Utah Valley University. Credit from this course is transferable to all
colleges and universities. Contact the receiving institution for how the credits will be applied.
Designed for all students interested in aviation careers. Includes a general knowledge of aviation, historical
events, and aerospace studies/development opportunities. Studies aviation and aerospace terminology,
how aircraft and spacecraft fly, research and development of future systems, government and industry roles
in the growth of aviation, and potential careers in aviation.
Prerequisites
This class is available to all high school juniors and seniors in good academic standing. High school
prerequisites apply. There are no college prerequisites for this course.
Text and Instructional Materials
Aerospace: The Journey of Flight
Objectives | Topics to be Covered
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Know the basic history of aviation
Understand the principles of flight and navigation
Be familiar with the aerospace “community”
Know about the atmosphere and weather that aircraft operate in
Be familiar with the fundamentals of rockets
Understand space and space exploration
Chapter 1- Introduction of Air Power
Chapter 2- The Adolescence of Air Power:
1904- 1919
Chapter 3- The Golden Age: 1919- 1939
Chapter 4- Air Power goes to War
Chapter 5- Aviation from the Cold War to
Desert Storm
Chapter 6- Advances in Aeronautics
Chapter 7- Basic Aeronautics and
Aerodynamics
Chapter 8- Aircraft in Motion
Chapter 9- Flight Navigation
Chapter 10- The Airport
Chapter 11- Air Carriers
Chapter 12- General Aviation
Chapter 13- Business and Commercial
Aviation
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Chapter 14- Military Aircraft
Chapter 15- Helicopters, STOL, VTOL, and
UAVs
Chapter 16- Aerospace Organizations
Chapter 17- Aerospace Careers and
Training
Test #1
Chapter 18- The Atmosphere
Chapter 19- Weather Elements
Chapter 20- Aviation Weather
Chapter 21- Rockets Fundamentals
Chapter 22- Chemical Propulsion
Chapter 23- Orbits and Trajectories
Chapter 24- Space Environment
Chapter 25- Our Solar System
Chapter 26- Unmanned Space Exploration
Chapter 27- Manned Spacecraft
Test #2
Department Policies
Attendance and Participation
Regular attendance and participation is an absolute for the successful completion of this course.
Assessment
Participation ~ Assignments ~ Grading Philosophy
Daily chapter assignments and activities will be assigned. These will be turned in on a daily basis. There will
also be projects and packets assigned throughout the year.
There will be weekly quizzes that will be given in class. There will be a large comprehensive exam given
quarterly.
Grading Scale
A = 100-93
B - = 82-80
D+ = 69-67
A - = 92-90
C+ = 79-77
D = 66-63
B+ = 89-87
C = 76-73
D - = 62-60
B = 86-83
C - = 72-70
F = 59-0
Grades and Credit
You will receive the same grade for your high school course as you receive for your college course. Your
grade for this class will become part of your permanent college transcript and will affect your GPA. A low
grade in this course can affect college acceptance and scholarship eligibility.
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University Policies
Academic Integrity
Utah Valley University expects all students to maintain integrity and high standards of individual honesty in
academic work, to obey the law, and to show respect for others. Students of this class are expected to
support an environment of academic integrity, have the right to such an environment, and should avoid all
aspects of academic dishonesty. Examples of academic dishonesty include plagiarizing, faking of data,
sharing information during an exam, discussing an exam with another student who has not taken the exam,
consulting reference material during an exam, submitting a written assignment which was authored by
someone other than you, and/or cheating in any form. Violators of this policy will be subject to disciplinary
action. Cheating will not be tolerated. It will result in a FAILING grade for the course.
In keeping with UVU policy, evidence of academic dishonesty may result in a failing grade in the course and
disciplinary review by the college. Additional information on this topic is published in the student handbook
and is available on the UVU website.
Students with Disabilities
If you have any disability, which may impair your ability to successfully, complete this course, please contact
the Accessibility Services office, 863-8747, BU 146. Academic accommodations are granted for all students
who have qualified documented disabilities. All services are coordinated with the Accessibility Services
office.
Dropping the Class
_________ is the last day to drop the course without it showing on your transcript.
_________ is the last day to withdraw from the class.
If you drop the high school class, you must also withdraw from the UVU class to avoid receiving an E or UW
(unofficial withdrawal).
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