Course Descriptions
Aerospace Studies
Course Descriptions
AERO 100
The Foundation of the United States Air Force I
1 Semester Hour
A survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps. Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, officer career field opportunities, group leadership experiences, and an introduction to communication skills.
AERO 101
The Foundation of the United States Air Force II
1 Semester Hour
A survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps. Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, officer career field opportunities, group leadership experiences, and an introduction to communication skills.
AERO 102
Laboratory I
0 Semester Hours
Students are exposed to leadership experiences by learning basic military drill and ceremonies, participating in physical fitness activities, and participating in challenging group activities.
(Taken concurrently with AERO 100, mandatory for cadets, optional for other students).
AERO 103
Laboratory II
0 Semester Hours
Students are exposed to leadership experiences by learning basic military drill and ceremonies, participating in physical fitness activities, and participating in challenging group activities.
(Taken concurrently with AERO 101, mandatory for cadets, optional for other students).
AERO 200
The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I
1 Semester Hour
A study of Air Force history and heritage, discussion of significant Air Force leaders and their contributions, and
an introduction to service issues, ethics, and values. Includes an examination of the role of airpower in war.
Students give oral and written presentations and participate in group leadership exercises.
AERO 201
The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II
1 Semester Hour
A study of Air Force history and heritage, discussion of significant Air Force leaders and their contributions, and an introduction to service issues, ethics, and values. Includes an examination of the role of airpower in war. Students give oral and written presentations and participate in group leadership exercises.
AERO 202
Laboratory III
0 Semester Hours
Students are exposed to leadership experience by directing others in basic military drill and ceremonies, participating in physical fitness activities, and participating in challenging group activities. (Taken concurrently with AERO 200, mandatory for cadets, optional for other students).
AERO 203
Laboratory IV
0 Semester Hours
Students are exposed to leadership experience by directing others in basic military drill and ceremonies, participating in physical fitness activities, and participating in challenging group activities.
(Taken concurrently with AERO 201, mandatory for cadets, optional for other students).
AERO 300
Air Force Leadership Studies I
3 Semester Hours
A study of leadership and quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force doctrine, leadership ethics, and communication skills. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations by demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concept being studied.
AERO 301
Air Force Leadership Studies II
3 Semester Hours
A study of leadership and quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force doctrine, leadership ethics, and communication skills. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations by demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concept being studied.
AERO 302
Laboratory V
0 Semester Hours
Students experience leadership by supervising basic military drill and ceremonies and by planning and participating in physical fitness activities and challenging group activities.
(Taken concurrently with AERO 301, mandatory for cadets, optional for other students).
AERO 303
Laboratory VI
0 Semester Hours
Students experience leadership by supervising basic military drill and ceremonies and by planning and participating in physical fitness activities and challenging group activities.
(Taken concurrently with AERO 301, mandatory for cadets, optional for other students).
AERO 400
National Security Affairs Preparation for Active Duty I
3 Semester Hours
Students examine the national security process, regional studies, the laws of armed conflict, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force and joint doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military profession, officership, civilian control of the military, and current issues. Effective communication skills continue to be emphasized.
AERO 401
National Security Affairs Preparation for Active Duty II
3 Semester Hours
Examines the national security process, regional studies, the laws of armed conflict, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force and joint doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military profession, officership, civilian control of the military, and current issues. Effective communication skills continue to be emphasized.
AERO 402
Laboratory VII
0 Semester Hours
Students assume full responsibility for planning and running the leadership laboratory to include control of budgets and equipment, directing military drill and ceremonies, planning and participating in physical fitness activities, organizing trips and formal dinners, and designing and executing challenging group activities.
(Taken concurrently with AERO 400, mandatory for cadets, optional for other students).
AERO 403
Laboratory VIII
0 Semester Hours
Students assume full responsibility for planning and running the leadership laboratory to include control of budgets and equipment, directing military drill and ceremonies, planning and participating in physical fitness activities, organizing trips and formal dinners, and designing and executing challenging group activities.
(Taken concurrently with AERO 401, mandatory for cadets, optional for other students).
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