The UAS certificate will concentrate on the maintenance and repair of the components of unmanned aerial systems to include: unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ground control stations (GCSs), understanding the function of data links or the communication/guideance system between vehicle and satellites (line of sight), and a basic understanding of computer networks and their functionality within UAS. Courses are designed to create a skilled UAS Maintenance Technician with a broad understanding of commonly used UAS platforms at the functional level.
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Required Courses |
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Course # | Course Name | Credit(s) |
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AVET 2131 | Avionics I | 5 |
CPTR 1132 | Microcomputer Maintenance | 3 |
CPTR 1136 | Networking I | 4 |
UAST 2110 | Foundations of UAS | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS: | 15 | |
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Students are required to have the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification prior to enrolling into the program.
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