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Aviation Maintenance Technology - Biology
43L ENGINE EXHAUST, INDUCTION,
AND COOLING SYSTEMS,
ENGINE ELECTRICAL,
ENGINE INSPECTION,AND GROUND
OPERATIONS &
SERVICING LABORATORY
1.5 units, 5.83 lab hours
COREQUISITES : Aviation Ma intenance
Technology 43. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English
125 or English 130 and English 126 and Eligibility for
Mathematics 201.
This laboratory course will cover a variety of subject
areas required by the Federal Aviation Administration as part
of the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program. Topics
include: Inspection, service, and repair of engine exhaust
systems, thrust reverser systems, engine ice and rain control
systems, heat exchangers, superchargers, and turbine engine
airflow and temperature control systems, cooling systems
and electrical system components, wiring, controls, switches,
indicators, and protective devices. Also covered will be
performing powerplant air worthiness inspections, starting,
ground operation, moving, servicing, and securing aircraft,
and identifying and selecting fuels. (A, CSU)
201 AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION
1 unit, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
PREREQUISITES: Certificate of Achievement in
Aviation Maintenance Technology.
This course completes the Federal Aviation
Administration certification process for graduates of the
Airframe and Powerplant technician curriculum. The
student will be evaluated for readiness to take Written and
Oral/Practical exams. Upon determination of readiness, the
exams will be administered by Affiliated examiners of Reedley
College Aviation Maintenance program.
AEROSPACE STUDIES (ASP)
The Aerospace courses listed are offered at California State
University, Fresno, but credit is applicable at Reedley College
toward the Associate Degree.
1A/B THE FOUNDATION OF THE U.S.
AIR FORCE
1 unit-1 unit, (CSUF course)
An introductory course about the Air Force and
ROTC. It will give you an overview of the mission and
organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism,
military customs and courtesies, officer opportunities, and
introduction to communication skills. (A, CSU)
2A/B THE EVOLUTION OF USAF AIR
AND SPACE POWER
1 unit-1 unit, (CSUF course)
Designed to examine general aspects of air and space
power through a historical perspective. The course covers from
the first balloon flight to the space-age global positioning
systems of the Gulf War. (A, CSU)
3
LEADERSHIP LABORATORY
1 unit-4 units, (CSUF course)
Must be taken each semester of the General Military
Course (GMC). Cadets experiment with and develop their
military and leadership skills and techniques. (A, CSU)
BIOLOGY (BIOL)
1
PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
4 units, 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
PREREQUISITE: Mathematics 103. ADVISORIES:
English 1A.
Topics covered include the cellular and chemical
basis of life, organ systems, genetics, evolution and the origin
of life, ecology and environmental concerns. This course is
recommended for the pre-professional and life science majors.
(A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
2
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
4 units, 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for Mathematics 201.
Eligibility for English 1A and one course in high school
chemistry or high school biology.
This introductory course examines the earth as an
ecosystem composed of biological, chemical, and physical
processes, with an emphasis on human impacts. Topics will
include the structure and function of ecological systems, air
and water pollution, pesticide use, waste disposal, climate
change, natural resource use, and environment laws. Students
will gain an understanding of how humans influence natural
environments while focusing on sustainable practices. Basic
chemical, physical, and geological processes will be introduced
to better explain these topics throughout the course. (A,
CSU-GE, UC, I)