Aerospace Technology (A.S.)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Location(s): Cocoa
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: Yes
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: INMC Industry/Manufacturing and Construction
Program Code: ATAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 15.0801
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1615080100
This program prepares students for employment as aerospace technicians who assemble, service, test, operate, and repair systems associated with both expendable and reusable space launch vehicles, payloads, related laboratories, and ground support equipment. This program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this industry. Instruction is designed to qualify students for examinations for certification as an aerospace technician in various skill areas. Graduates may also qualify for many applied-technology jobs such as testing, fabrication, assembly, production, repair, and manufacturing.
The Aerospace Technology A.S. degree program includes he following College Credit Certificates:
Program-Specific Admissions Information: This is a limited-access program; student must submit a separate application to the program.
Application Deadlines:
- Fall Application Deadline: July 10 (Day Program)
- Spring Application Deadline: November 1 (Night Program)
Refer to the Associate in Science (A.S.) page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students will work with an advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
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Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Eduation Courses | ||
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| AFR 1100 | Introduction to Aerospace | 3 |
| EETC 1005 | Basic Electricity/Electronics | 4 |
| EETC 2609 | Electronic Fabrication and Fiber Optics | 3 |
| ETIC 1830 | Materials and Processes 1 | 3 |
| ETIC 1832 | Materials and Processes 2 | 3 |
| ETIC 1850 | Aerospace Systems | 4 |
| ETIC 1852 | Aerospace Test and Measurements | 4 |
| ETIC 1853 | Aerospace Safety and Quality | 3 |
| ETIC 1855 | Aerospace Structural Fabrication 1 | 3 |
| ETIC 2411 | Technical Task Analysis/Implementation | 3 |
| ETIC 2851 | Applied Mechanics | 4 |
| ETIC 2856 | Aerospace Structural Fabrication 2 | 3 |
| ETMC 2318 | Aerospace Fluid Systems | 3 |
| PSC 1341 | Physical Science for Today's World | 3 |
| Support Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Technical Writing | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
| Technical Electives (Optional) | ||
| Aerospace Internship | ||
| SolidWorks Fundamentals | ||
| SolidWorks Intermediate | ||
| SolidWorks Advanced | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |
Note: In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AFR 1100 | Introduction to Aerospace | 3 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| ETIC 2851 | Applied Mechanics | 4 |
| EETC 1005 | Basic Electricity/Electronics | 4 |
| ETIC 1830 | Materials and Processes 1 | 3 |
| ETIC 1853 | Aerospace Safety and Quality | 3 |
| EETC 2609 | Electronic Fabrication and Fiber Optics | 3 |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| ETIC 1832 | Materials and Processes 2 | 3 |
| ETIC 1850 | Aerospace Systems | 4 |
| ETIC 1855 | Aerospace Structural Fabrication 1 | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| ETIC 1852 | Aerospace Test and Measurements | 4 |
| ETIC 2411 | Technical Task Analysis/Implementation | 3 |
| ETIC 2856 | Aerospace Structural Fabrication 2 | 3 |
| ETMC 2318 | Aerospace Fluid Systems | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| PSC 1341 | Physical Science for Today's World | 3 |
| Support Course (3 credits) | ||
| Select one course from the Support Courses list on the Program of Study page | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate electrical skills that reflect the basic understanding of electrical circuits, the ability to use basic test equipment, and the ability to fabricate electrical and fiber optic cables.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Practice shop safety, personal safety, equipment safety and proper usage of tools and equipment
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Fabricate a capstone project specific to aerospace utilizing technical reports, blueprints and other data sources. Troubleshooting and repair of electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems will be required. reports, blueprints and other data sources.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate mechanical skills that reflect the ability to use hand tools bench tools, and precision measuring equipment to fabricate projects from blueprints and technical specifications
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Demonstrate the ability to work with composite materials including understanding what composite materials are and to use processes such as vacuum bagging to fabricate basic parts.
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively