Reedley College

New Credit Course Outline

Course # / Title	AERO 5B/ Aviation Maintenance Technology

CHECK OFF SHEET

PRELIMINARY STEPS (Do before completing Course Outline):

1.	Communicate with the Curriculum Chair regarding intent to propose a new course (scheduling an appointment for discussion is highly recommended for first time proposers).

2.	List term for Implementation:	[ ]	Fall	2010	[ ]	Spring	[ ]	Summer

3.	Determine if there is a similar course or program at FCC:
Yes x No

If yes, you will fill out the RC/FCC Course Alignment form (included in packet) after you have completed the cover page (Part I, Items 1-12) of the Course Outline of Record.

4.	Determine placement of course:
Desired CSU General Education Code Yes No x Transfer Baccalaureate List Yes No x Corresponds for CSUF Course? Yes No x

If Yes, schedule an appointment with the Articulation Officer.

5.	Course repeatability for credit: If any of these are checked
Yes x No

If yes, secure a Course Repetition form from the Curriculum Office.

6.	Suggested maximum enrollment for course:	40

COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD completed.

FINAL steps (Do after completing Course Outline of Record)

1.	Signature Form. Secure signatures of the Department Chair and the Dean of Instruction before submitting the completed course proposal to the Curriculum Office.

2.	Program Description. Course will change an existing program/is part of a new program which is or will be described in the college catalogue.
Yes x No

If yes, fill out the Program Description form (included in packet) before submitting your finalized proposal to the Curriculum Office.

3.	Final Check. All items above have been completed and checked off before proposal is submitted.

Reedley College

SIGNATURE FORM

Submission/Recommendation/Action

Course Department and Number:	Industrial Technology/AERO 5B
Course Title:	Aviation Maintenance Technology
Effective Date:	08/01/2010

1. Submitted By:	Keith Zielke	Date:	01/28/2010

2. Reviewed by Department:	Date:
Department Chair’s Signature

Attach department recommendation. (optional)

3. Received/Reviewed by Dean of Instruction:	Date:
Dean’s Signature

4. Approved by Curriculum Committee on:
Date

Curriculum Committee Chair	Date

Vice President of Instruction	Date

5. Reviewed by Articulation Officer:
Date:

CSU GE Code submitted for articulation:

COURSE ALIGNMENT

REEDLEY COLLEGE

Complete only if YES was checked on New Course Proposal Packet check off sheet for a similar department or course at FCC.

FCC Course

RC Course ID	Course Title

The RC and FCC faculty members of the	Department have communicated regarding the attached course. The following determination has been made:

Check the appropriate boxes:

The course department is the same	* Prerequisites/Corequisites are the same.

The course number is the same	*	The catalog descriptions are the same.

The course title is the same.	*	The number of repeats are the same.

The units are the same

The lecture/lab hours are the same. (rationale if not the same)

The grading basis is the same. (CR-NC/A-F)

It was determined that this course is a match.

(*Items with asterisk do not need to be an exact match.)

The course does not match but should be evaluated for acceptance in lieu of FCC’s

This course is not a match.

Please provide an explanation of the differences:

RC Instructor	Date
Department Chair	Date
Dean	Date

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FORM

New Program/Changes to

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Proposing Department:
Department Chair Signature:
Dean’s Signature:

Note: following approval, the information you provide here will appear in the college catalog. Please take care to be brief, clear and accurate.

Program Name*:

(check one box only; submit a separate form for each program description)

Certificate of Completion

Certificate of Achievement

Associate in Arts Degree (Major)

Associate in Science Degree (Major)

Transfer Preparation

Other

Intended Outcomes (maximum 150 words; be succinct, but be as concrete as possible; what can students expect?)

Total Units Required:

Major Courses (list by prefix, number, course title and units)

Recommended Courses

Additional Information (optional—maximum 100 words)

Advice concerning Transfer: Students planning to transfer to an upper-division program in a related major at another institution should become familiar with and try to meet the requirements of that institution. In addition to the catalog of the transfer institution, students may consult a counselor, advisor or online resources such as ASSIST (www.assist.org) or CollegeSource (www.collegesource.org) for additional guidance.

(For appropriate programs only. Optional: Add to this statement any caveats that would be important for a prospective student.)

Advisor(s) (list by last name only, **and list at a minimum all regular faculty in the discipline)

**List first name also when there is more than faculty member with a particular last name; show location in parentheses when primary work location is not the Reedley campus.

CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE

I. COVER PAGE

(1) Course ID: AERO 5B	(2) Course Title: Aviation Maintenance Technology	(3) Units: 4

(4) Lecture / Lab Hours:	(8)Classification:
Total Course Hours	Total Lec hours:	5
Total Lab hours:	5	Degree applicable:	x
Lec will generate	hour(s) outside work	Non-degree applicable:
Lab will generate	hour(s) outside work.	Pre-collegiate basic skills:
(9)RC	Fulfills AS/AA degree requirement: (area)
(5)Grading Basis:	Grading scale only	x	General education category:
Pass/No Pass option	Major:	Aeronautics
Pass/No Pass only
(6)Basic Skills Prerequisites:	(10)CSU:	Baccalaureate:	x
(11) Repeatable: (A course may be repeated three times)	0
Basic Skills Advisories: Eligibility for English 125, English 126, and Math 101	For Office Use Only
New	x	Mod	Effective Date:08/01/2010
(7)Subject Prerequisites (requires C grade or better):	SAM Priority: C	DATATEL ID:
Unit Code: 272040	TOPS Code: 0950.00
Reporting ID: 600991.00	Date Reporting ID Assigned
Subject Corequisites:	Program Status:	Course LHE: 17.5
Subject Advisories:	Replaced by: Date:
(12)Catalog Description: Aero 5B meets FAA Airframe and Powerplant system requirements including; Aircraft Assembly and Rigging and Ice/Rain Control. Completion of all of the Aero course sequences (Aero 1, 3, 4,5A & 5B) qualifies the student for Licenser eligibility to maintain all aircraft Airframes and Powerplants.

Course ID: AERO 5B	Course Title: Aviation Maintenance Technology

II. COURSE OUTCOMES:

(Specify the learning skills the student demonstrates through completing the course and link critical thinking skills to specific course content and objectives.)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

A.	Meet the Federal Aviation Administration requirements for rain/ice, assembly and rigging as specified in the Approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School.

B.	Adhere to ethical and legal maintenance standards as prescribed in the Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Aviation	Regulations.

C.	Complete assigned inspections, modifications, repairs, calculations, and/or	troubleshooting procedures, while determining if provided documentation is valid.

D.	Develop acceptable documentation for return to service certification of aircraft and/or related component parts.

E.	Work successfully in a team atmosphere, alternately assuming the roles of leader and of team player.

F.	Apply safety procedures in a shop environment and follow hazardous material handling procedures.

III. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

(Specify major objectives in terms of the observable knowledge and/or skills to be attained.)

In the process of completing this course, students will:

1.	Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair engine ice and rain control systems (level 2)

2.	Inspect, check , troubleshoot, service, and repair airframe ice and rain control systems (level 2)

3.	Rig rotary-wing aircraft (level 1)

4.	Rig fixed-wing aircraft (level 2)

5.	Check alignment of structures (level 2)

6.	Assemble aircraft components including flight control surfaces (Level 3)

7.	Balance and rig movable surfaces (Level 3)

Skill Levels (Federal Aviation Administration Format):

1.	Knowledge/Skill Level 1 C requires comprehension of general principle, but no manipulative skill application.

2.	Knowledge/Skill Level 2 C requires comprehension of general principles, limited practical application and development of limited manipulative skills to perform basic operations.

3.	Knowledge/Skill Level 3 C requires comprehension of general principles, performance of practical application and development of manipulative skills to minimum airworthiness standards.

Course ID: AERO 5B	Course Title: Aviation Maintenance Technology

IV. COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE:

Lecture

A.	Ice and Rain Control Systems

1. De-ice

a. Propeller

b. Leading edge

c. Engine inlet

2. Anti-ice

a. Propeller

b. Leading edge

c. Engine inlet

B.	Assembly and Rigging

1, Fixed wing

a. Primary control surfaces

b. Secondary control surfaces

c. Fixed control surfaces

2. Rotary wing

a. Main rotor

b. Tail rotor

c. Tracking and balancing

Lab will give students the opportunity to apply concepts to practical applications

A.	Ice and Rain Control Systems

1. De-ice

a. Propeller

b. Leading edge

c. Engine inlet

2. Anti-ice

a. Propeller

b. Leading edge

c. Engine inlet

B.	Assembly and Rigging

1, Fixed wing

a. Primary control surfaces

b. Secondary control surfaces

c. Fixed control surfaces

2. Rotary wing

a. Main rotor

b. Tail rotor

c. Tracking and balancing

Note: The Aero program courses are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration to include approximately 50% lecture and 50% lab in all of the subjects.

Course ID: AERO 5B	Course Title: Aviation Maintenance Technology

V. APPROPRIATE READINGS

Reading assignments may include but are not limited to the following:

A.	Federal Aviation Regulations, Aviation Maintenance Technician, Jeppesen, 2010

B.	Airframe and Powerplant Technician General Text Book, Jeppesen, 2009

C.	Airframe and Powerplant Technician Airframe Textbook, Jeppesen, 2009

D.	Airframe and Powerplant Technician Powerplant Textbook, Jeppesen, 2009

E.	Aircraft Inspection and Repair (AC-43.13-1B &2B, FAA, supplied by Jeppesen, 2008

F. Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, Crane, 2008

G.	Aviation Mechanic Handbook, Crane, 2006

H. Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants, Jeppesen, 2002

I. Computer-Based-Training hardware and software

J. Aircraft and aircraft mock-up components

K. Microfiche Library, ATP, 2008

L. CD library, various

M. Hard-copy Service Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, Parts Manuals; various

Global or international materials or concepts are appropriately included in this course
Multicultural materials and concepts are appropriately included in this course.

If either line is checked, write a paragraph indicating specifically how global/international and/or multicultural materials and concepts relate to content outline and/or readings.

Course ID: AERO 5B	Course Title: Aviation Maintenance Technology

VI. METHODS TO MEASURE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND DETERMINE GRADES:

Students in this course will be graded in at least one of the following four categories. Please check those appropriate. A degree applicable course must have a minimum of one response in category A, B or C.

A. Writing Check either 1 or 2 below
x	1. Substantial writing assignments are required. Check the appropriate boxes below and provide a written description in the space provided.
2. Substantial writing assignments are NOT required. If this box is checked leave this section blank. For degree applicable courses you must complete category B and/or C.
a. essay exam(s)	d. written homework
b. term or other papers(s)	e. reading reports
x	c. laboratory reports	x	f. other (specify)

Required assignments may include but are not limited to the following:

Discrepancy reports

Laboratory reports

Log book entries

Sample student prompt;

Complete aircraft discrepancy reports and maintenance forms and records.

B. Problem Solving 1. Computational or non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
x	a. exam(s)	x	d. laboratory reports
x	b. quizzes	e. field work
x	c. homework problems	f. other (specify)

Required assignments may include, but are not limited to the following:

Quizzes

Lab reports

Lab projects

Sample student prompt;

Using propeller de-ice system, determine which heating elements are defective and document a satisfactory course of action to return to airworthy specifications

Course ID: AERO 5B	Course Title: Aviation Maintenance Technology

C. Skill demonstrations, including:
x	a. class performance(s)	x	c. performance exam(s)
b. field work	d. other (specify)

Required assignments may include, but are not limited to the following:

Lab project

Research project

Exam

Sample student prompt;

Student will install aileron on Cessna 172 and adjust travel to factory specifications

D. Objective examinations, including:
x	a. multiple choice	x	d. completion
x	b. true/false	x	e. other (specify)
x	c. matching items

COURSE GRADE DETERMINATION:

Description/Explanation: Based on the categories checked in A-D, it is the recommendation of the department that the instructor’s grading methods fall within the following departmental guidelines; however, the final method of grading is still at the discretion of the individual instructor. The instructor’s syllabus must reflect the criteria by which the student’s grade has been determined. (A minimum of five (5) grades must be recorded on the final roster.)

If several methods to measure student achievement are used, indicate here the approximate weight or percentage each has in determining student final grades.

50%	Written (3/4 objective test, ¼ short answer)

50%	Lab Applications

FOR DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES

Course ID: AERO 5B	Course Title: Aviation Maintenance Technology

VII. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

For degree applicable courses, the adopted texts, as listed in the college bookstore, or instructor-prepared materials have been certified to contain college-level materials.

Validation Language Level (check where applicable):	College-Level Criteria Met
Yes	No
Textbook	x
Reference materials	x
Instructor-prepared materials	x
Audio-visual materials	x

Indicate method of evaluation:
Used readability formulae (grade level 10 or higher)
Text is used in a college-level course	x
Used grading provided by publisher
Other: (please explain; relate to Skills Levels)

Computation Level (Eligible for MATH 101 level or higher where applicable)	x
Content
Breadth of ideas covered clearly meets college-level learning objectives of this course	x
Presentation of content and/or exercises/projects:
Requires a variety of problem-solving strategies including inductive and deductive reasoning.	x
Requires independent thought and study	x
Applies transferring knowledge and skills appropriately and efficiently to new situations or problems.	x
List of Reading/Educational Materials A. Federal Aviation Regulations, Aviation Maintenance Technician, Jeppesen, 2010 B. Airframe and Powerplant Technician General Text Book, Jeppesen, 2009 C. Airframe and Powerplant Technician Airframe Textbook, Jeppesen, 2009 D. Airframe and Powerplant Technician Powerplant Textbook, Jeppesen, 2009 E. Aircraft Inspection and Repair (AC-43.13-1B &2B, FAA, supplied by Jeppesen, 2008 F. Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, Crane, 2008 G. Aviation Mechanic Handbook, Crane, 2006 H. Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants, Jeppesen, 2002 I. Computer-Based-Training hardware and software J. Aircraft and aircraft mock-up components K. Microfiche Library, ATP, 2008 L. CD library, various M. Hard-copy Service Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, Parts Manuals; various
Comments:
This course requires special or additional library materials (list attached).
x	This course requires special facilities: Aero Lab

FORM A

TARGET COURSE	AERO 5B	Aviation Maintenance Technology
Number	Title

BASIC SKILLS ADVISORIES PAGE The skills listed are those needed for eligibility for English 125, 126, and Math 101. These skills are listed as the outcomes from English 252, 262, and Math 250. In the right hand column, list at least three major basic skills needed at the beginning of the target course and check off the corresponding basic skills listed at the left.

Math Skills (eligibility for Math 101) (as outcomes for Math 250) x Performing the four arithmetic operations on whole numbers, arithmetic fractions, and decimal fractions. x Making the conversions from arithmetic fractions to decimal fractions, from decimal fractions to percents, and then reversing the process. Applying the concepts listed above to proportions, percents, simple interest, markup and discount. x Applying the operations of integers in solving simple equations. Converting between the metric and English measurement systems	1. Perform the four arithmetic operations on whole numbers and fractions. 2. Convert fractions to decimals 3. Perform mathematical calculations
Reading Skills (eligibility for English 126) (as outcomes for English 262) x Using phonetic, structural, contextual, and dictionary skills to attack and understand words. Applying word analysis skills to reading in context. x Using adequate basic functional vocabulary skills. x Using textbook study skills and outlining skills. Using a full range of literal comprehension skills and basic analytical skills such as predicting, inferring, concluding, and evaluating.	1. Read college level textbooks. 2. Federal Aviation Requirement to read, write, and speak the English language 3. Read lab job sheets
Writing Skills (eligibility for English 125) (as outcomes for English 252) x Writing complete English sentences and avoiding errors most of the time. x Using the conventions of English writing: capitalization, punctuation, spelling, etc. x Using verbs correctly in present, past, future, and present perfect tenses, and using the correct forms of common irregular verbs. Expanding and developing basic sentence structure with appropriate modification. Combining sentences using coordination, subordination, and phrases. Expressing the writer's ideas in short personal papers utilizing the writing process in their development.	1. Complete aircraft discrepancy reports and maintenance forms and records. 2. Federal Aviation Requirement to read, write, and speak the English language. 3. Write discrepancy reports and maintenance records

Check the appropriate spaces.

x	Eligibility for Math 101 is advisory for the target course.

x	Eligibility for English 126 is advisory for the target course.

x	Eligibility for English 125 is advisory for the target course.

If the reviewers determine that an advisory or advisories in Basic Skills are all that are necessary for success in the target course, stop here, provide the required signatures, and forward this form to the department chair, the appropriate associate dean, and the curriculum committee.

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