Uncrewed Aerial Systems Technology, Associate of Applied Science
NMC Code 547
Engineering technology education focuses primarily on the applied aspects of science and engineering aimed at preparing graduates for practice in that portion of the technological spectrum closest to product improvement, manufacturing, construction, and engineering operational functions.
The NMC Engineering Technology degree offers students a broad-based curriculum across all areas of technical education, preparing the graduates for emerging job markets and highly technical fields.
NMC has created a unique training center that specializes in Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) operations. More commonly called drones, unmanned aircraft represent a sector of aviation that is experiencing exponential growth. NMC is here to provide college students, enthusiasts, and professionals the training they need to begin operating in the UAS industry. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected NMC's UAS training program for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Program, or the UAS-CTI.
Areas of Emphasis:
• Earn an FAA Commercial Drone Pilot certification
• Hands-on flight training from entry level to advanced commercial-grade aircraft systems
• Learn about the aircraft systems and different camera/sensor technology
• Train for a variety of UAS of specializations, such as aerial photography, agriculture, inspections and land survey
• Learning how to be marketable to the UAS industry
Within this degree students will have the opportunity to earn the following: Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification, CSWA Certified Solidworks Associate, ISPS Connector and Conductor, and PCEP- Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer.
Major requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| English Composition | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Professional Communications | ||
| PHL 105 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Human Biology | ||
| Meteorology & Climatology | ||
| Physics of the World Around Us | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Math Competency 1 | 4 | |
| GEO 115 | Introduction to GIS | 3 |
| Technical Specialty Requirements | ||
| DD 170 | CADD/Computer Modeling | 4 |
| EET 102 | Intro to Engineering Tech | 2 |
| EET 103 | Electrical Studies I | 3 |
| MFG 104 | Fluid Power | 3 |
| RAM 155 | Microcontroller Programming | 3 |
| RAM 205 | Microcontroller Systems | 3 |
| Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Technology | ||
| UAS 107 | Remote Pilot Ground | 3 |
| UAS 141 | Remote Pilot Flight | 3 |
| UAS 211 | Commercial Drone Operations | 3 |
| UAS 241 | Advanced Drone Operations | 3 |
| WSI 300 | Remote Sensing and Sensors | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| UAS Projects and Maintenance | ||
| System Engineering in Practice | ||
| Select one of the following Electives: | 3-5 | |
| Electrical Studies II | ||
| Engineering Tech Internship | ||
| Fundamentals of Surveying | ||
| UAS Safety Management | ||
| Aerosonde UAS Ground Training | ||
| Aerosonde UAS Flight Training | ||
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
Minimum Program Requirements 60
Note: Internship opportunities are available for additional credits.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| EET 102 | Intro to Engineering Tech | 2 |
| EET 103 | Electrical Studies I | 3 |
| RAM 155 | Microcontroller Programming | 3 |
| UAS 141 | Remote Pilot Flight | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| English Composition | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Professional Communications | ||
| RAM 205 | Microcontroller Systems | 3 |
| DD 170 | CADD/Computer Modeling | 4 |
| UAS 107 | Remote Pilot Ground | 3 |
| Credits | 13-14 | |
| Summer | ||
| UAS 211 | Commercial Drone Operations | 3 |
| GEO 115 | Introduction to GIS | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MTH 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MFG 104 | Fluid Power | 3 |
| UAS 241 | Advanced Drone Operations | 3 |
| WSI 300 | Remote Sensing and Sensors (Fall only) | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHL 105 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Human Biology | ||
| Meteorology & Climatology | ||
| Physics of the World Around Us | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| System Engineering in Practice (Spring only) | ||
| UAS Projects and Maintenance | ||
| Approved Technical Elective | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 13-15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
The responsibility for determining the transferability of this degree and courses to another institution is the sole responsibility of the student.