Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

171 Course Descriptions 2018-2019 Catalog Aviation Maintenance Technology - Aerospace Studies 43L ENGINE EXHAUST, INDUCTION, AND COOLINGSYSTEMS, ENGINE ELECTRICAL, ENGINE INSPECTION, AND GROUND OPERATIONS & SERVICING LABORATORY 1.5 units, 5.83 lab hours COREQUISITES: Aviation Maintenance Technology 41, 41L, 42, 42L, and 43. ADVISORIES: English 126 and eligibility for English 125 and Mathematics 201. This laboratory course will cover a variety of subject areas required by the Federal Aviation Administration as part of the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program. Topics include: Inspection, service, and repair of engine exhaust systems, thrust reverser systems, engine ice and rain control systems, heat exchangers, superchargers, and turbine engine airflow and temperature control systems, cooling systems and electrical system components, wiring, controls, switches, indicators, and protective devices. Also covered will be performing powerplant air worthiness inspections, starting, ground operation, moving, servicing, and securing aircraft, and identifying and selecting fuels. (A, CSU) 201 AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass only PREREQUISITE: Certificate of Achievement in Aviation Maintenance Technology. This course completes the Federal Aviation Administration certification process for graduates of the Airframe and Powerplant technician curriculum. The student will be evaluated for readiness to take Written and Oral/Practical exams. Upon determination of readiness, the exams will be administered by Affiliated examiners of Reedley College Aviation Maintenance program. 210 AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS COMPLIANCE .5-2 units, .25-1 lecture hour, .25-1 lab hour,pass/ no pass only PREREQUISITES: Aviation Maintenance Technology 11 and 11L or 12 and 12L or 13 and 13L or 21 and 21L or 22 and 22L or 23 and 23L or 31 and 31L or 32 and 32L or 33 and 33L or 41 and 41L or 42 and 42L or 43 and 43L. This course provides additional instruction for the Aviation Maintenance Technology students who have successfully completed an AMT course, but have not met the minimum grade and time on task requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration. This course is divided into four modules which contain topics and lab projects coinciding with previously completed AMT program courses. Students and the instructor will meet by arrangement and instruction will be tailored to the specific needs of each student. AEROSPACE STUDIES (ASP) The Aerospace courses listed are offered at California State University, Fresno, but credit is applicable at Reedley College toward the Associate Degree. 1A/B THE FOUNDATION OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE 1 unit-1 unit, (CSUF course) An introductory course about the Air Force and ROTC. It will give you an overview of the mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, officer opportunities, and introduction to communication skills. (A, CSU) 2A/B THE EVOLUTION OF USAF AIR AND SPACE POWER 1 unit-1 unit, (CSUF course) Designed to examine general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. The course covers from the first balloon flight to the space-age global positioning systems of the Gulf War. (A, CSU) 3 LEADERSHIP LABORATORY 1 unit-4 units, (CSUF course) Must be taken each semester of the General Military Course (GMC). Cadets experiment with and develop their military and leadership skills and techniques. (A, CSU)