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Dec 18, 2024
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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Applied UAS Technologies, A.A.S.
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The Applied UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Technologies A.A.S. program is a workforce education program designed to prepare students for a career as a drone technician or GIS technician. The program includes courses covering UAS operations and UAS and small pilot flight planning. The program prepares students for the FAA part 107 license; the passage of the exam is not guaranteed. Students will be able to plan a data-gathering project, collect reliable data, manipulate data, and publish professional maps using these data. Data processing using GIS software is a focus of the program.
Students may obtain a variety of jobs upon completion of the program including Drone Technicians, Remote Sensing Technicians, Photogrammestrists, GIS Analysts for local government, and Data Entry Clerks.
Program Outcomes
- Have the skills necessary to obtain employment as a drone operator, GIS analyst, photogrammetric or remote sensing technician.
- Operate UAS equipment and prepare small pilot flight plans.
- Interpret FAA part 107 legislation to prepare for remote pilot certification.
- Analyze collected data and publish aerial data as a professional deliverable.
- Implement GIS Software in data processing applications.
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Curriculum for an Associate of Applied Science in Applied UAS Technologies
| General Education Core |
16 |
| Applied UAS Technologies Core |
35 |
| Restricted Electives |
9 |
| Total Credit Hours Required |
60 |
Applied UAS Technologies Core
Restricted Electives
Students must choose 9 credits of Restricted Electives from this list (with their advisor):
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