Master of Science in Aeronautics (MSAV)
MSAV 508 Advanced Airport Modeling 3 Credits (3,0)
Use of software to model airport and airspace operations for problem-solving. Creation of airport simulations for operational improvement.
MSAV 513 Space Habitation and Life Support Systems 3 Credits (3,0)
Physiological changes in space, radiation hazards, and life support systems for long-duration space missions. Countermeasures for crew health.
MSAV 515 Aviation/Aerospace Simulation Systems 3 Credits (3,0)
Examination of aviation simulation systems, their design, application, and impact on training, safety, and operational costs.
MSAV 520 Introduction to Air Traffic Control Tower 3 Credits (1,2)
Control tower equipment; operating positions; airport traffic area; navigation aids; VFR traffic patterns; phraseology; taxi instructions; coordination; federal aviation regulations; emergency handling; strip marking; aircraft recognition; weather observations; lighting systems; wake turbulence; VFR and IFR procedures; runway incursions; ATIS; visibility determination; NOTAMs; runway selection criteria.
MSAV 521 Professional Pilot Operations I 1 Credit (1,0)
FAA private pilot certification with single engine land ratings. Professionalism as a private pilot. Completion of project demonstrating understanding of professionalism.
MSAV 532 Professional Pilot Operations II 1 Credit (1,0)
FAA instrument rating on private pilot single engine or multi-engine certificate. Professionalism as an instrument-rated pilot. Completion of project demonstrating understanding of professionalism.
MSAV 543 Professional Pilot Operations III 1 Credit (1,0)
FAA commercial pilot certification with multi-engine land ratings. Professionalism as a commercial multi-engine pilot. Completion of project demonstrating understanding of professionalism.
MSAV 547 Leadership and Critical Decision Making in the Aviation Industry 3 Credits (3,0)
Practical leadership and decision-making skills for aviation leaders. Case studies in air traffic management, aviation logistics, maintenance, and production.
MSAV 552 Introduction to Research Methods and Statistical Analysis 3 Credits (3,0)
Overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Research design, data collection, statistical analysis, and report presentation using APA style.
MSAV 554 Project Management in Aviation/Aerospace 3 Credits (3,0)
Project management in aviation/aerospace. Focus on integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management. Use of project management software.
MSAV 562 Situation Awareness and Performance in Aviation/Aerospace 3 Credits (3,0)
Theories and applications of situation awareness in dynamic environments. Measurement, human factors, and performance improvement techniques.
MSAV 573 Agent-based Modeling (ABM) for Aerospace and Aviation Systems 3 Credits (3,0)
Fundamental concepts of agent-based modeling (ABM). Simulation of complex aviation and aerospace systems using AnyLogic software.
MSAV 599 Special Topics in Aviation 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in aviation.
MSAV 601 Applications in Space: Commerce, Defense, and Exploration 3 Credits (3,0)
Commercial, defense, and scientific interests in space. Development, justification, and cost analysis of space missions.
MSAV 605 Research Methods and Statistics 3 Credits (3,0)
Aviation research methods, problem identification, hypotheses, research design, data collection, and analysis. Statistical methods and research proposal development.
MSAV 608 Aviation/Aerospace Accident Investigation and Analysis 3 Credits (3,0)
Process of aircraft accident and incident investigation. Accident causation, human factors, investigation techniques, and analysis of selected accidents.
MSAV 617 En route Radar Operations 3 Credits (3,0)
Radar operations in air traffic control. Simulated traffic scenarios and problem-solving exercises. Research and analysis of National Airspace System issues.
MSAV 618 En route Non-Radar Operations 3 Credits (3,0)
Non-radar procedures for aircraft separation in en route, departure, and arrival phases. Simulation of air traffic control scenarios and research on NAS improvements.
MSAV 619 Airport Certification and Operations Safety 3 Credits (3,0)
Planning and management of airport safety programs. Principles of risk management and safety management systems.
MSAV 620 Air Carrier Operations 3 Credits (3,0)
Overview of air carrier operations. Topics include airline history, training programs, dispatch, airworthiness, flight operations, and international challenges.
MSAV 621 Aviation/Aerospace Safety Program Management 3 Credits (3,0)
Planning and managing effective aviation safety programs. Safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion.
MSAV 622 Corporate Aviation Operations 3 Credits (3,0)
Operations and management of corporate flight departments. Procedures and techniques for corporate aviation missions and resources.
MSAV 623 Advanced Air Traffic Control Tower 3 Credits (3,0)
Advanced tower operations. Control tower equipment, VFR traffic patterns, sequencing, emergency handling, and standard operating procedures.
MSAV 628 Data Analytics for Aviation Safety 3 Credits (3,0)
Use of data analytics to identify aviation hazards and risks. Analyzing flight safety databases, flight data, and predictive safety data.
MSAV 636 Advanced Aviation/Aerospace Planning Systems 3 Credits (3,0)
Planning and decision-making strategies in aviation. Sustainability issues related to economic, social, technological, and ecological influences.
MSAV 641 Production and Procurement Management in the Aviation/Aerospace Industry 3 Credits (3,0)
Air carrier aircraft evolution from design to delivery. Demand analysis, manufacturing, certification, and pre-delivery activities.
MSAV 642 International Aviation Policy 3 Credits (3,0)
Management of workforce diversity, cultural values, and control systems in international aviation. Policy issues and sustainability in global operations.
MSAV 644 Integrated Logistics Support in Aviation/Aerospace 3 Credits (3,0)
Modern logistics systems, inventory management, warehousing, and traffic management. Design for reliability, maintainability, and supportability.
MSAV 662 Statistical Analysis for Aviation/Aerospace 3 Credits (3,0)
Descriptive and inferential statistics for aviation/aerospace. Application of statistical tests and data analysis.
MSAV 670 Research Methods in Aviation/Aerospace 3 Credits (3,0)
Qualitative and quantitative research techniques for aviation/aerospace. Data sampling, methodology, and significance analysis.
MSAV 672 Systems Integration in Aviation/Aerospace 3 Credits (3,0)
Integration of complex systems in aviation/aerospace. System architecture, risk assessment, resilience, and verification.
MSAV 691 Capstone Research Project 3 Credits (3,0)
Capstone research project in aviation/aerospace. Students collaborate with faculty to complete a substantive project demonstrating program learning outcomes.
MSAV 699 Special Topics in Aviation 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in aviation.
MSAV 700 Graduate Thesis 1-9 Credit (1-9,0)
A master-level research project in aviation conducted under the supervision of the student's advisor and thesis committee. Submission of a final report, approved by the thesis committee, and an oral defense of the research work are required for thesis credits to be earned.