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ART 3970 - Game Art II
An intermediate course that expands upon the working knowledge of the tools and techniques related to 3D interactive linear or non-linear storytelling and related assets. Emphasis is placed on the implementation of research, conceptual development and technical proficiency towards the creation of a portfolio.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 2970 with a minimum grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors in Kinetic Imaging.
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ART 4210 - Medieval Lives/Foreign Encounters
This course examines the interactions between diverse groups of people during the Middle Ages who were brought together, often for the first time, by pioneering globetrotters who journeyed vast distances across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. These foreign encounters will be explored by reading the traveler’s correspondence, journals, guidebooks, and published narratives, as well as by analyzing the visual culture of the places they visited. Because religion played such a prominent role in shaping attitudes to “outsiders,” the course will survey the major faiths of the medieval world, particularly Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (the monotheistic faiths of the Abrahamic tradition), as well as polytheism and Buddhism. Lastly, we will consider the lasting influence of medieval perceptions of “the other” on the events, institutions, and attitudes of our time. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections – Global Perspectives Category. Not open to Freshmen.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 4520 - Art, Education, and Adolescent Development
Theories, philosophies, research and practice in art and education at the adolescent level. Methods and procedures of developmentally appropriate art education for adolescents.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ART 3520
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Art Education.
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ART 4600 - Graphic Design V: Advanced Problems
Applied design problems of an advanced complex nature emphasizing design methodology and research. Input from the community and outside sources will be a focus for the problem solving process. The problems will deal with a series of related parts and involve conventional and new media. The emphasis will be on analysis as it applies to the theoretical and applied project. This will include the experiences of design teams. Computer technology will be utilized. May be taken in conjunction with ART 5700 Intern I.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ART 3510 and ART 3610.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Graphic Design.
When Offered: Fall
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ART 4610 - Graphic Design VI: Senior Projects
Individual Senior Thesis projects. Involves topic research and design solutions to complex problems as a culmination of studies in graphic design. Emphasis will be on research, design process, methodology and innovation. Computer technology will be utilized.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 4600.
Credits: 4 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Graphic Design.
When Offered: Spring
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ART 4640 - Design Internship
Design internship provides students with work experience and exposure to professional practice through an internship in a professional setting. The Internship can be taken in the summer between the second and third and/or the third and fourth years of the Product Design program.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ART 1600, ART 1610, ART 1650, ART 2650 and ART 2660; with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Product Design.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
When Offered: Spring, Fall, and/or Summer.
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ART 4650 - Product Design IV
This course focuses on design thinking and interdisciplinary product design development. A research and systems-based approach will be utilized to develop design concepts and ideas. Students will explore various design methodologies and investigate how human factors, aesthetics, and product semantics affect a product’s success. Human centered design approach will be explored. In addition, the course will investigate the movements in the history of product design and the development of materials, production, technologies, consumption and other social and cultural concerns that impact the field.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 3620 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Product Design.
When Offered: Fall
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ART 4670 - Thesis Project
This is a capstone course for the student’s education in Product Design. Students will be required to present a suite of visualizations, prototypes and research that comprehensively describe an original product or system for use. The students’ thesis projects include descriptions and documentation of their trajectory from the identification of a problem or market opportunity, to the unveiling and early testing/use of their projects.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 4650 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Product Design.
When Offered: Spring
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ART 4710 - Special Topics in Photography and Intermedia
A studio or seminar that investigates changing topics in Photography and Intermedia. Course topics vary from term to term.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior status or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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ART 4800 - Topics in Kinetic Imaging
An advanced course that provides an opportunity to explore an emerging contemporary media practice in greater depth. Course topic varies from semester to semester.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 3840 or ART 3970 or ART 3750, with a grade of “C” or better in any prerequisite.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors in Kinetic Imaging.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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ART 4810 - Kinetic Imaging Projects I
This senior studio course includes pre-production strategies of concept development and research while considering current contemporary practices in kinetic imaging. This experience provides students with the opportunity to propose and create independent and self-directed projects that demonstrate excellence with advanced tools, skills, and concepts.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 3840 or ART 3970 or ART 3750, with a grade of “C” or better in any prerequisite.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors in Kinetic Imaging.
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ART 4820 - Kinetic Imaging Projects II
This senior studio course is a continuation of Kinetic Imaging Projects I and includes production and post-production strategies of concept and research while considering current contemporary practices in kinetic imaging. Students work towards a screening, performance or exhibition of their project. Ongoing professional practice discussions conclude during this semester.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 4810 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors in Kinetic Imaging.
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ART 4920 - Graduation Presentation and Seminar-Graphic Design
Investigation and evaluation of contemporary topics and trends in graphic design. Students will be exposed to how graphic designers express their ideas through visiting artist programs, exhibitions, workshops and seminars encouraging students to select and develop their own research topic. Preparation and presentation of graduating exhibition in graphic design to include slide documentation and oral examination or written thesis. Evaluation by a departmental reviewing committee.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in the Graphic Design B.F.A. program.
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ART 4930 - Graduation Preparation
This course covers topics useful to the student as they make the transition from art school to their own practice as a professional artist. Coursework will provide resources on all aspects of the emerging artist’s career-studio practice, including developing ties in the art world, documenting work, exhibiting art, writing about art, taking on curatorial responsibilities, addressing financial and legal concerns, and applying to graduate school. Students are encouraged to take this course the semester prior to the semester in which they graduate.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 4980 - Product Design V
This course is designed for senior Product Design students who will be entering the profession upon graduation. Students will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of design activities including conceptual development, research, material/technical exploration, and visual experimentation. The course will investigate the movements in the history of product design and the development of materials, production, technologies, consumption and other social and cultural concerns that impact the field. In addition, students will collaboratively work together to explore spatial environment as a medium to create and install a graduation exhibition. Attention will also be given to the development of a design portfolio and a variety of self-promotional materials in anticipation of a job search.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 4650, with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisite: ART 1600
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Product Design.
When Offered: Spring
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ART 4990 - Senior Thesis
Capstone course required for Art History majors in which the student revises a research paper written in an upper division course in order to produce a paper of publication quality.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Registration requires approval by supervising faculty member.
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Art History.
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ART 5000 - Independent Studies
An opportunity for qualified undergraduates to elect an area of special interest and pursue it in depth.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ART 3100 and department approval.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5100 - Drawing Workshop
Continuation of ART 3100.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 3100
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5200 - Independent Study in Art History
Problems in Art History from ancient times to the present, selected by the individual student in consultation with the instructor.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Department approval.
Credits: 2 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5210 - Topics in Art History: Variable Topics
Investigation of changing topics in art history in class or seminar sessions by advanced students. Course title varies from term to term.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors or minors in Art History; MFA candidates and other undergraduate and graduate students with department approval.
Notes: Repeatable for credit under a different title. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5220 - Topics in Medieval and Renaissance Art
Investigation of changing topics in Medieval and Renaissance art history in seminar sessions. Advanced theory and methods are stressed. Research papers are required. Course has variable topics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors or minors in Art History; MFA candidates and other undergraduate and graduate students with department approval.
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5230 - Topics in Modern Art
Investigation of changing topics in modern art in seminar sessions. Advanced theory and methods are stressed. Research papers are required. Course has variable topics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors or minors in Art History; MFA candidates and other undergraduate and graduate students with department approval.
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5250 - Topics in Asian Art
Investigation of changing topics in Asian art in seminar sessions. Advanced theory and methods are stressed. Research papers are required. Course has variable topics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors or minors in Art History; MFA candidates and other undergraduate and graduate students with department approval.
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5270 - Art History Methods
Intensive study of the methods, literature, and research techniques used in art historical inquiry and writing.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors or minors in Art History; MFA candidates and other upper level and graduate students with department approval.
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5290 - Art History Internship
Designed to provide Art History majors with professional knowledge and skills in the following areas: gallery, museum, archival, visual resources library work, arts advocacy, and arts administration. Students are supervised by an Art History faculty member and a supervisor in the organization where the student is placed.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Registration requires approval by supervising faculty member.
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions: Restricted to majors and minors in Art History.
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5300 - Ceramics Workshop
Advanced work in ceramics on an independent basis.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 3300.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors or minors in Art; or majors in Art Education, Graphic Design, or Industrial Design.
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5310 - Sculpture Workshop
Continuation of ART 331. The advanced student explores the expressive possibilities of his or her own individual sculptural direction, with bronze and aluminum casting related techniques.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 3310.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors or minors in Art; or majors in Art Education, Graphic Design, or Industrial Design.
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5350 - Intermedia Workshop
An advanced interdisciplinary course that examines unconventional art forms such as collaboration, kinetic, performance and/or installation art. The student is expected to have a solid background in one conventional art form to allow for technical and conceptual explorations in Intermedia art. Course topic varies from semester to semester.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior status or instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5380 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing Workshop
Advanced work in jewelry design and metalsmithing. Students collaborate with the instructor to plan a suitable and particular direction for study.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 3380.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors or minors in Art; or majors in Art Education, Graphic Design, or Industrial Design.
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5400 - Painting Workshop
Continuation of ART 3400.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 3400.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors or minors in Art; or majors in Art Education, Graphic Design, or Industrial Design.
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5410 - Printmedia Workshop
This advanced studio course investigates contemporary trends in printmedia including such topics as ‘the multiple’ and three-dimensional and installation methods. Students are encouraged to explore all printmedia and interdisciplinary approaches. An in-depth analysis of critical print media theory will provide the basis for the continuing development of the student’s own personal language and its contextualization within contemporary art.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 2800 and ART 3800.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors or minors in Art; or majors in Art Education or Graphic Design.
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5480 - Photography Workshop
An advanced course that masters the technical and conceptual applications of still image equipment and materials with focus on portfolio development and advanced individual research. Critical readings are partnered with studio projects. Course topics vary from semester to semester.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ART 3160 or ART 4470, with a minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisites.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5520 - Art Education Practicum
A teaching laboratory course. Application of theories and skills in art education. Practice in methods and procedures of art education.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ART 3520 and ART 4520.
Credits: 6 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Art Education.
Notes: Must be repeated for total of 12 credits. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5530 - Independent Studies in Art Education
An arranged elective course in which the student investigates and researches a problem, a project, or trends in art education. (Not to be taken in place of required art education courses.)
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Department approval.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors (or masters) in Art Education.
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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ART 5700 - Intern I
Design practicum in Design Center. Involves an introduction to problem-solving for clients from the community and university. Focus is on the design process from concept to completion and involves client contact, budget preparation, electronic pre-press production and interface with printers and the printing industry.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ART 3510, ART 3610.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Graphic Design.
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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ART 5710 - Intern II
Design practicum in Design Center. Involves problem solving for clients from the community and university. Focus is on the design process from concept to completion and involves design team experience, client contact, budget preparation, electronic pre-press production and interface with printers and printing industry. Credits are variable due to the fact that larger, more intense projects are sometimes given and the credits are determined by the depth of the project.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ART 4600, ART 5700.
Credits: 3 to 6 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Graphic Design.
Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.
When Offered: Spring
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CFA 2000 - Coding Lab
This course focuses on software techniques and coding for the arts. Course topic varies from semester to semester and is repeatable for credit.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors in Kinetic Imaging and majors in Multimedia Arts Technology - Music.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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CFA 4000 - Experimental Lab
This course provides an opportunity to explore emerging contemporary digital media practices in greater depth while having opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. Course topic varies from semester to semester and is repeatable for credit.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: CFA 2000
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors in Kinetic Imaging and majors in Multimedia Arts Technology - Music.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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A-S 1850 - Introduction to the Pre-Health Professions
The goal of this seminar course is to introduce new Pre-Health Professions students to both the academic aspects of college (via Study Skills Seminars, etc) as well as the pathways towards fields in Healthcare (via panel discussions and a research project). This course prepares students to undertake and successfully manage the challenges and responsibilities of a Pre-Health Professions student. It is intended to (1) enhance students’ academic skills while focusing on engagement and a successful transition to the university setting; (2) focus on enhancing skills that pertain to college life; (3) focus on personal exploration; (4) help students begin to make decisions about their majors and careers, which can be intimidating choices for a first-year student. While it is intended for freshman, all new students are welcome to enroll in the class.
Credits: 2 hours
When Offered: Fall
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A-S 3200 - Interinstitutional Study
Students may take classes at Davenport College, Kalamazoo College, and Kalamazoo Valley Community College through a cooperative program using this course number for credit toward a WMU degree. Information and enrollment forms may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office. Where credit toward the major or minor is desired, prior approval must be obtained from the student’s major and/or minor department.
Credits: 1 to 12 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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A-S 3600 - Achieving in Academic English: Emphasis on Reading
This course is for undergraduates and graduates who are non-native speakers of English and who have sufficient language proficiency to be admitted to the University, but who need to improve their reading and writing skills in order to perform successfully in their academic world. The course promotes further development in the ability to read academic prose and to write in the genres needed for academic success, including the research paper. Attention will be paid to critical reading and editing for grammatical correctness in writing.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Minimum of 500 on TOEFL or an equivalent on an alternative English language proficiency test accepted by Western Michigan University.
Credits: 5 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer I.
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A-S 3610 - Developing Proficiency in English: Emphasis on Speaking and Listening
For international students whose interpersonal speaking and listening skills are satisfactory, this course promotes further development of oral language abilities needed for academic success, including group interaction skills. Attention will be paid to developing critical listening and oral presentation skills.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 500 on TOEFL or an equivalent on an alternative English language proficiency test accepted by Western Michigan University.
Credits: 5 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer I.
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A-S 3900 - Arts and Sciences Seminar
A variable topics course in interdisciplinary studies or other subjects that fall outside the traditional disciplines. May be taken as an elective or for credit in an Arts and Sciences major or minor by special arrangement with the department. Topics will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated once when topic differs.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
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A-S 3990 - Field Experience (Community Participation)
A program of independent study combining academic work with social, environmental, civic or political field work.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: A written outline of the student’s project; and Arts and Sciences Advising approval required.
Credits: 2 to 8 hours
Notes: May be used as elective credit only. May be repeated for credit.
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A-S 4100 - Climate Change Studies Capstone
This capstone course is designed to help students reflect, synthesize, and integrate knowledge and experiences within the climate change minor program of study. Students are required to provide evidence (previous work and new essays) in the form of a portfolio that illustrates their achievement in meeting the program learning objectives.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 1 hour
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A-S 4960 - Writing-Intensive Mentored Portfolio
A student portfolio will be developed in conjunction with a faculty mentor. The faculty mentor will aid the student in the development of the portfolio and will evaluate its contents. The portfolio may be based upon information about their “life experience,” professional experience, credits from professional job training seminars and/or significant classroom projects. The course will include at least four significant writing experiences. Mentored Portfolio credit can be used for all or part of the Professional Studies capstone experience. Students are required to seek advising prior to taking their first capstone experience. The course may be repeated for a total of six credit hours. Application forms are available from the College of Arts and Sciences advising office, the advising office at the WMU Regional Locations and on the advising page of the College website www.wmich.edu/cas/advising. This course is approved as a writing-intensive course.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Department approval.
Credits: 3 to 6 hours
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A-S 4970 - Mentored Portfolio
A student portfolio will be developed in conjunction with a faculty mentor. The faculty mentor will aid the student in the development of the portfolio and will evaluate its contents. The portfolio may be based upon information about their “life experience,” professional experience, credits from professional job training seminars and/or significant classroom projects. Mentored Portfolio credit can be used for all or part of the Professional Studies capstone experience. Students are required to seek advising prior to taking their first capstone experience. The course may be repeated for a total of six credit hours. Application forms are available from the College of Arts and Sciences advising office, the advising office at the WMU Regional Locations and on the advising page of the College website www.wmich.edu/cas/advising.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Department approval.
Credits: 2 to 6 hours
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A-S 4980 - Directed Independent Study
A program of independent study (reading or research) that allows the student to pursue a subject that falls outside of the traditional disciplines. The initiative for describing the project, planning the method(s) of investigation, determining appropriate product or results, and securing the cooperation of a faculty member to supervise the work must come from the student. Application forms may be picked up in the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office and must be approved by the Dean of the College. Approval is contingent on the merit of the proposal. Repeatable up to the maximum of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Department approval.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
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A-S 4990 - Cooperative Education and Practical Training
Cooperative education, internship or practical training experience during a semester involves full-time planned and supervised work related to the student’s major or minor and is performed outside the department, unit or university. This work is to be summarized in a written report. Students enrolled in this course will be classified as having full-time student status for the purpose of loan deferments and insurance eligibility. Students may take up to a maximum of 6 credit hours in A-S 4990.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 1 - 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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A-S 5100 - Topics in Legal Studies
This course is part of the accelerated law program run collaboratively with the College of Arts and Sciences and the WMU Thomas Cooley Law School, allowing students to take courses through the Law School that are also included in the accelerated program. Consult a program advisor for additional details.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 18 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper level and graduate students.
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AVS 1110 - Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force I
Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 1 hour
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AVS 1120 - Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force II
Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 1 hour
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AVS 1130 - Foundation of the United States Air Force Lab
Practical projects focus on the knowledge and application of Air Force procedures, processes, and customs. Communication and group leadership techniques are practiced. A physical education component is also included.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Corequisite: AVS 1110
Credits: 1 hour
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AVS 1140 - Foundation of the United States Air Force II Lab
Practical projects focus on the knowledge and application of Air Force officer environment and chain of command. The cadet mentor program is defined and application of its principles practiced. Air Force ceremonies, customs, and award activities are defined and practiced. A physical education component is also included.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Corequisite: AVS 1120
Credits: 1 hour
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AVS 1200 - Introduction to Aviation
This course surveys the major topics in the aviation industry. Components of the course include history, regulations, air space, fundamentals of flight, propulsion, and navigation. Basic crew concepts are introduced and various career paths are investigated. Corporate, airline and airport operations are discussed. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Science and Technology Category.
Credits: 3 hours
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AVS 1210 - Aerodynamics and Performance
Theory of flight, aircraft structure and control, propulsion, performance, and weight and balance.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations; Aviation Maintenance Technology; or Aviation Technical Operations.
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AVS 1220 - Introduction to Airframes and Systems
This course introduces students to light aircraft construction styles, materials and systems. Students become familiar with system function, operation, cockpit controls and indications. Safety around aircraft is emphasized.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations; Aviation Maintenance Technology; or Aviation Technical Operations.
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AVS 1225 - Introduction to Aircraft Powerplants
This course introduces students to typical aircraft engines including reciprocating and gas turbine engines. Operating cycles, power generation, operating parameters and engine specifics are studied. Typical systems found on these powerplants are studied with an emphasis on nomenclature, function, operation and safety.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations; Aviation Maintenance Technology; or Aviation Technical Operations.
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AVS 1230 - Aircraft Systems Laboratory
This is a laboratory which relates to the topics covered in AVS 1220. It provides hands on familiarization and training with the construction, operation, and control of light aircraft systems.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: AVS 1220 with a grade of “C” or better (may be taken concurrently).
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science or Aviation Management and Operations.
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AVS 1235 - Aircraft Powerplants Laboratory
This is a laboratory which relates to the topics covered in AVS 1225. It provides hands on familiarization and training with the construction, operation, and control of light aircraft engines and engine sub-systems.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: AVS 1225 with a grade of “C” or better (may be taken concurrently).
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science or Aviation Management and Operations.
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AVS 1500 - Aeronautical Radiotelephony Communications
Air transportation industry specific education and training in English language aviation radiotelephony and phraseology.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation flight Science.
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AVS 1510 - Professional Flight I Theory
Ground instruction leading to the successful completion of the Private Pilot Knowledge Exam. Restricted to students meeting a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 overall GPA and a 3.0 College of Aviation GPA earned at Western Michigan University. Entering freshmen without a WMU grade point average will be considered if they have earned a high school GPA of 3.0 and an SAT score of 1070 or 21 on the ACT. Transfer students without a WMU GPA will be considered if they have earned a GPA of 3.0 or better from their prior institution) and to majors in Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations; or Aviation Maintenance Technology.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Chief flight instructor approval (approved application required) and FAA 2nd class medical certificate; MATH 1100 or SAT minimum MATH score of 510 or ACT minimum MATH score of 19, or MATH 1100 on the Math placement test. Corequisite: AVS 1520.
Credits: 3 hours
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AVS 1525 - Professional Flight I Lab B
Initial flight and simulator instruction in aeronautical skills and knowledge necessary for safety, private pilot certification, and selected additional navigation skills. Restricted to students maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75 overall and a 3.0 College of Aviation GPA and to majors in Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations; or Aviation Maintenance Technology.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: AVS 1520, Chief flight instructor approval (application required), and FAA 2nd class medical certificate.
Credits: 1 hour
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AVS 2050 - Aviation Safety
Physiological and psychological factors relating to flight safety emphasizing cause and effect of airplane accidents and related problem-solving processes. Includes a systems approach to safety program development and management.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: AVS 1200
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations; Aviation Maintenance Technology; or Aviation Technical Operations.
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AVS 2060 - Flight Physiology
Effects of high altitude flight on the human body, flying and health, first aid and survival. Attention will also be given to information processing and perception in flight.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: AVS 2050
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science or Aviation Management and Operations.
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AVS 2070 - Crew Resource Management
Social and task requirements of effective group performance. Topics include communications, leadership, roles, decision making, resources and team building.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: AVS 1200 and PSY 1000 (PSY 1000 may be taken concurrently).
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations; or Aviation Maintenance Technology.
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AVS 2100 - Introduction to Airports
This course introduces airports and the airport system. It looks at historical elements of development, ownership and governance and tracks these to modern times. The airport infrastructure for landside, terminal and airside will be introduced. Systems and components within each will be evaluated, such as signs, lights, and markings, movement areas, servicing, parking areas, and traffic flow. Students will have a choice of any real world airport to study in parallel with topics covered in class. Writing, speaking, and teamwork will be integral with the course.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: AVS 1200 with a grade of “C” or better (may be taken concurrently).
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Management and Operations.
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AVS 2110 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals I
Team and Leadership Fundamentals focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 1 hour
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AVS 2120 - Aviation Meteorology
Application of meteorology principles to flight operations. Topics include aviation forecasts, weather maps, NOTAMs, international weather patterns and information formats, weather radar, TCAS, and the role and responsibilities of ATC in weather observation and reporting.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOG 2250.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations; or Aviation Maintenance Technology.
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AVS 2130 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals II
Team and Leadership Fundamentals focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 1 hour
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AVS 2140 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power Lab
Principles of advanced individual and flight drill movements are practiced. Mental, physical, and administrative requirements of field training are defined and practiced. Practical skills needed to be an effective flight commander are emphasized.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Corequisite: AVS 2110
Credits: 1 hour
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AVS 2150 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II Lab
Proper open rank inspection procedures and field training decorum are explored and practiced. Correct guide procedures during drill and ceremonies are defined and practiced. Key personnel parade procedures are defined.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Corequisite: AVS 2130
Credits: 1 hour
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AVS 2400 - Principles of Aviation Supply Chain Management
Fundamental principles, processes, and activities occurring in the aviation/aerospace industry supply chains are discussed. Different supply chain strategies and their related issues and challenges are reviewed. Cross-functional integration of key business processes within the firms and across networks are presented and analyzed.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Credits: 3 hours
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AVS 2510 - Professional Flight II Theory
Ground instruction pursuant to instrument rating certification with particular emphasis on use of air traffic facilities and airways in visual as well as instrument environments. Instruction leads to the successful completion of the Instrument Pilot Knowledge Exam.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Chief flight instructor approval (application required); and FAA 2nd class medical certificate.
Co-requisite: AVS 2520
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations; or Aviation Maintenance Technology.
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AVS 2520 - Professional Flight II Lab
Continuing aeronautical skill, knowledge, and experience necessary for professional pilot application through flight and simulator instruction. Training of instrument flight procedures, advance avionics, and use of air traffic facilities required for instrument rating certification. Restricted to students maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75 overall and a 3.0 College of Aviation GPA and to majors in Aviation Flight Science.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: AVS 2510 and AVS 2120 (both may be taken concurrently) with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites; and chief flight instructor approval (application required); and FAA 2nd class medical certificate.
Credits: 3 hours
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AVS 2600 - Aircraft Maintenance Practices
This course introduces students to basic aircraft construction and standard maintenance practices and equipment. Materials and construction techniques are introduced and inspection processes and requirements are examined. Introduction to and proper use of standard maintenance equipment and techniques is covered. Aircraft conformity and airworthiness standards are defined and methods of determining these are studied. Safe practices and conditions are emphasized. Human factors in maintenance are introduced and professional ethics are explored.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Corequisite: AVS 2605
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Maintenance Technology or Aviation Technical Operations.
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AVS 2605 - Aircraft Maintenance Practices Lab
This lab introduces students to basic aircraft construction and standard maintenance practices and equipment in conjunction with AVS 2600. Materials and construction techniques are introduced and inspection processes and requirements are examined. Introduction to and proper use of standard maintenance equipment and techniques is covered. Aircraft conformity and airworthiness standards are defined and methods of determining these are studied. Safe practices and conditions are emphasized. Human factors in maintenance are introduced and professional ethics are explored.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Corequisite: AVS 2600
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Maintenance Technology or Aviation Technical Operations.
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AVS 2610 - Maintenance Regulations
Regulatory structure and legal environment impacting aviation maintenance operations and practices. Including discussion of the Federal Aviation Regulations rule making process, legal documentation, and maintenance publications required for repair station and airworthiness.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Maintenance Technology or Aviation Technical Operations.
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AVS 2650 - Aircraft Propellers
Theory of aircraft propellers and propeller systems. Includes constant speed propellers, turboprop propellers, propeller control systems, auxiliary systems, airworthiness inspection, maintenance, and repair practices.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Corequisite: AVS 2655
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Maintenance Technology or Aviation Technical Operations.
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AVS 2800 - Transportation Technology: Policy, Perils, and Promise
Introduction to transportation technologies. Survey the development of transportation policy and the key players in policy decision-making. Case studies will be used to explore issues in the practical application of transportation and how these technologies impact society, including demographics, work, and the environment.
Credits: 3 hours
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AVS 2810 - Introduction to Air Traffic Control
Overview of the FAA Air Traffic Control System discussing the roles, responsibilities, and interactions it has within the National Airspace System. This includes a survey of the structure, tools, procedures and services of the air traffic control system emphasizing the role and responsibilities of air traffic controllers within the system.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Sophomore standing; AVS 1200 and AVS 1210 with grades of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Management and Operations or Aviation Flight Science.
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AVS 3040 - Airport Safety and Security
This course will examine safety and security at airports from domestic and international perspectives. Understanding the history and corresponding regulations are key to understanding the current safety and security equipment, systems and processes. Students will analyze the evolution of airport safety and security, examine the trending issues and propose ideas to address future needs.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: AVS 2100 with a grade of “C” or better (may be taken concurrently).
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Management and Operations.
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AVS 3060 - Advanced Aerodynamics and Performance
Advanced aerodynamics and flight principles related to airplane operations and performance. Design concepts for high performance, supersonic and special use airplanes are studied to enable pilots to understand and predict airplane performance and limitations in a wide range of flight applications with special regard for speed and configuration.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 1070/1080, AVS 1210, AVS 1220, AVS 1230.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations; or Aviation Maintenance Technology.
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AVS 3070 - Advanced Aircraft Systems
A study of the design, operation, monitoring, and control of transport category aircraft systems. The architecture and interaction among systems is discussed and various aircraft configurations are investigated.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: AVS 1220, AVS 1225, AVS 1230 and AVS 1235. Recommend taking AVS 3080 concurrently.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations; or Aviation Maintenance Technology.
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AVS 3080 - Advanced Aircraft Systems Laboratory
This is a laboratory which relates to the topics covered in AVS 3070. It provides hands-on familiarization and training with the construction, operation, and control of transport category aircraft systems.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: AVS 3070 (recommend taken concurrently).
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations; or Aviation Maintenance Technology.
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AVS 3125 - Advance Aviation Meteorology
Application of meteorology principles to flight operations. Topics include application of aviation observations and forecasts to safe flight operations, wide area weather maps and products, high altitude weather maps applied to flight operations, international weather patterns, application of hazardous inflight weather knowledge to sound decision making.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: AVS 2120 and AVS 2510, with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites. (AVS 2510 may be taken concurrently.)
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science.
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AVS 3140 - Airport Operations
This course will analyze the day to day operations of a typical large to medium size airport. Students will study Federal Airport Certification regulations (FAR part 139) and the AAAE Learning module 3 as classroom work. They will also participate in field work. They will be assigned to work directly with operations personnel at local airports and gain hands-on experience in an operating airport.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: AVS 3040 with a grade of “C” or better (may be taken concurrently).
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Management and Operations.
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AVS 3190 - Aviation Law
Legal principles governing the aviation industry. Historical precedents, regulatory statutes, standards, contracts, liability and insurance, current developments and court decisions.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: AVS 1200 and Junior standing.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations; Aviation Maintenance Technology; or Aviation Technical Operations.
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AVS 3210 - Leading People and Effective Communication I
Leading People and Effective Communication teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors.
Credits: 3 hours
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AVS 3220 - Global Navigation and International Flight Planning
Advanced navigation systems and equipment including RNAV, pictorial displays, flight directors, airborne radar, INS, IRS, OMEGA, GLONASS, SATCOM, and GPS. Principles of worldwide navigation including time zones, spherical distance and course, and electronic calculations for decision-making. Long range planning including air transport performance.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: AVS 1525 or AVS 4970, with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations; or Aviation Maintenance Technology.
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AVS 3230 - Leading People and Effective Communication II
Leading People and Effective Communication teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors.
Credits: 3 hours
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AVS 3240 - Air Force Leadership Studies I Lab
Apply leadership and management skills in supervising the cadet corps and through leadership experiences. Learn and apply proper feedback and performance evaluation skills.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Corequisite: AVS 3210
Credits: 1 hour
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