May 21, 2024

2016-2017 SLCC General Catalog

2016-2017 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Course Descriptions

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Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as WRTG 0990).

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Aviation Technology/Professional Pilot
	PILT 1010 - Air Transportation Credits: 3 This course includes a survey of the air transportation industry to include airline deregulation, government regulatory agencies, general aviation, and airline management operations and aircraft. Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1040 - Aviation Orientation Credits: 1 Students will be introduced to many aspects of the aviation industry, job opportunities, flight program, procedures, and how to finance flight training. Students will be given the opportunity to meet with industry personnel. Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1050 - Aviation History Credits: 2 The history of aviation from the earliest times through the modern jet age will be covered. Students will discover significant aviation developments and how they came about. Prerequisite: PILT 1010 (may be taken concurrently) Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1100 - Private Pilot Ground School Credits: 4 A study of aviation fundamentals, principals of flight, aircraft & engine operations, weather, navigation & radio communications as required by FAA regulations.Students will be prepared to begin flight training. Corequisite: PILT 1140 , PILT 1145 , PILT 1110 or PILT 1115 , or instructor approval Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1110 - Priv. Fixed Wing Simulator Lab Credits: 1 Practical application in a simulation lab to include the information for private pilot flight maneuvers and procedures and regulations for takeoff, cruise, traffic pattern operations, approach, emergencies, and cross-country operations. One hour per week lab time is required. Corequisite: PILT 1100 required for non-flying student enrolled in PILT 1100 or AS Degree Dispatch Track or Aviation Maintenance Track; optional for Continuing Education students Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1115 - Priv. Rotor Wing Simulator Lab Credits: 1 Practical application in a simulation lab to include private pilot flight maneuvers, procedures and regulations associated with takeoff, cruise, traffic pattern operations, approach, emergencies, and cross-country operations. One hour per week lab time is required. Corequisite: PILT 1100 required for nonflying student enrolled in PILT 1100 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1140 - Solo Pilot F-W Cert Lab Credits: 1 Students will begin flight training with an FAA-certified flight instructor. Training will include all skills necessary to fly solo. Prerequisite: PILT 1100 (may be taken concurrently) Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1145 - Solo Pilot Rotor Wing Certification Lab Credits: 1 Students will begin flight training with an FAA-certified flight instructor. Training will include all skills necessary to fly solo in a rotorcraft. Prerequisite: PILT 1100 (may be taken concurrently) Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1150 - Priv Pilot F-W Cert Lab Credits: 2 Students continue to fly with an FAA-certified flight instructor. Training will include all the skills necessary for a private pilots license. The student will fly under Part 141 of the FAA regulations. Prerequisite: PILT 1140 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1155 - Priv Pilot R-W Cert Lab Credits: 2 Students will gain basic aeronautical knowledge to safely operate the rotorcraft within FAA guidelines including skills to perform basic maneuvers. Students will fly under Part 141 of the FAA regulations. Prerequisite: PILT 1145 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1160 - Private Pilot Fixed Wing Training Lab II Credits: 1-3 This course is designed to assist students working towards the Private Pilot fixed-wing flight training requirements. The design of this course is to provide enhance focused learning of the objectives, concepts, and procedures as it relates to soloing an aircraft and/or meeting the practical test standards to obtain a Private Pilot Certification. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Corequisite: PILT 1140 or PILT 1150 Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1165 - Private Pilot Rotor Wing Training Lab II Credits: 1-3 This course is designed to assist students working towards the Private Pilot rotor-wing flight training requirements. The design of this course is to provide enhance focused learning of the objectives, concepts, and procedures as it relates to soloing an aircraft and/or meeting the practical test standards to obtain a Private Pilot Certification. Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Corequisite: PILT 1145 or PILT 1155 Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1200 - Multi Engine Add On Fixed Wing Lab Credits: 1 This course is taught one-on-one with a flight instructor. It includes the practical knowledge to fly a multi engine aircraft safely and to the standards required for FAA certification. Prerequisite: PILT 1150 and instructor approval Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1250 - Instrument Ground School Credits: 3 A more in-depth study of the purpose, operations, and use of aircraft instrumentation in airport departures, en-route, navigation, & instrument approaches. Student will beprepared to qualify as an instrument-rated pilot. Prerequisite: PILT 1150 or PILT 1155 ; or instructor approval Corequisite: PILT 1260 or PILT 1265 ; or instructor approval Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1260 - Instr Simulator Fixed-Wing Lab Credits: 1 Practical application in a simulation lab to include the information for instrument flight procedures and regulations for departures, en route, approach and landing. Two hours per week lab time is required. Prerequisite: PILT 1150 Corequisite: PILT 1250 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1265 - Inst Simulator Rotor-Wing Lab Credits: 1 Practical application in a simulation lab to include the information for instrument flight procedures and regulations for departure, en route, approach and landing. Two hours per week lab time is required. Prerequisite: PILT 1155 Corequisite: PILT 1250 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1300 - Inst Cert FW Lab Credits: 3 Flight navigation will emphasize radio navigation as it relates to instrument approaches, en route procedures, and departures. Students will be prepared to take the FAA evaluations. Approximate flight time is 35 hours. Prerequisite: PILT 1250 (may be taken concurrently) Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1305 - Reciprocating Transition Rotor Wing Lab Credits: 1 Students will develop the skills, knowledge and aeronautical experience necessary to operate the specified piston-engine helicopter to proficiency level that meets or exceeds the criteria outlined in the piston-engine rotorcraft manufactures ground and flight procedures handbook. Prerequisite: PILT 1155 and concurrent with any flight lab prior PILT 1155. Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1315 - Instrument Rotor Wing Certification Lab Credits: 3 The student will develop the skills, knowledge and aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for an instrument rating, as specified in FAA Part 141 with a helicopter class rating. Prerequisite: PILT 1250 (may be taken concurrently) Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1320 - Instrument Pilot Fixed Wing Training Lab II Credits: 1-3 This course is designed to assist students working towards the Instrumen Rating fixed-wing flight training requirements. The design of this course is to provide enhance focused learning of the objectives, concepts, and procedures as it relates to meeting the practical test standards to obtain an Instrument rating in an aiplane. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission Recommended Corequisite: May be taken with PILT 1300 Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1325 - Instrument Pilot Rotor Wing Training Lab II Credits: 1-3 This course is designed to assist students working towards the Instrumen Rating rotor-wing flight training requirements. The design of this course is to provide enhance focused learning of the objectives, concepts, and procedures as it relates to meeting the practical test standards to obtain an Instrument rating in a helicopter. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Recommended Corequisite: May be taken with PILT 1315 Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1400 - Intro. to Air Traffic Control Credits: 3 This course overviews Air Traffic Control principles, rules, regulations, positions, responsibilities, terms and techniques. Pilots and perspective controllers will gain fundamental insight into the National Airspace System. Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1420 - Aircraft Systems Credits: 3 This is an introductory course to provide pilots with the understanding of aircraft systems, components, and basic operations general to all aircraft. Included will be information about power plants, fuel, and electrical systems. Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1800 - Ground Tutoring Lab Credits: 1 This course is designed to assist students enrolled in the Professional Pilot program for fixed-wing and/or rotor-wing. The design of this course is to provide enhance focused learning with the concepts and procedures with the academic ground courses and on areas of student deficiency. Corequisite: PILT 1100 , PILT 1250 , PILT 2100 or PILT 2210 ; instructor approval Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1840 - Simulator Tutoring Lab Credits: 1 This course is designed to assist students enrolled in the Professional Pilot program for fixed-wing and/or rotor-wing. The design of this course is academic flight labs and on areas of student deficiency. Corequisite: PILT 1140 , PILT 1145 , PILT 1150 , PILT 1155 , PILT 1300 , PILT 1315 , PILT 2200 , PILT 2205 , PILT 2220 , PILT 2240 , PILT 2245 , PILT 2300 , PILT 2305 , PILT 2350 , or PILT 2355 , or instructor approval Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 1990 - Special Studies Credits: 1-5 Students will plan a special project in an area of study in cooperation with program coordinator or advisor. Students may also be granted credit for a specialized area of training already completed. Prerequisite: Instructor permission Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2000 - Aviation CO-OP Credits: 1-2 Aviation CO-OP is open to second-year students. This elective class requires special approval prior to registration. See program coordinator for more information. Prerequisite: Second-year student, instructor approval Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2010 - Pre-Graduation Seminar Credits: 1 Students will learn techniques for finding, applying for, interviewing and testing for pilot positions. Employers will discuss their hiring requirements, procedures, and what qualities they are expecting from applicants. Prerequisite: Second-year student Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2050 - Aviation Meteorology Credits: 3 Students will learn about atmospheric conditions, weather patterns and observations and their effect on aeronautical applications. Students will learn to read pilot weather reports and obtain pre- and in-flight weather information. Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2100 - Commercial Ground School Credits: 3 All previous materials & concepts will be reviewed and the development of complex applications. Fundamentals of a professional pilot will be presented to prepare students to complete the FAA Commercial Certification. Prerequisite: PILT 1150 or PILT 1155 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2150 - ATP Written Exam Prep Credits: 1 Course is designed to prepare students to take the FAA Airline Transcport Pilot or Aviation Dispatcher written exam for certification. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2200 - Cross Country F-W Lab Credits: 2 A thorough introduction to Pilot-in-Command duties, day and night VFR cross-country planning and associated flight procedures. Prerequisite: PILT 1300 ; PILT 2100 (may be taken concurrently) Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2205 - Cross Country Rotor Wing Lab Credits: 2 A thorough introduction to Pilot in Command duties and IFR/night cross-country planning and associated flight procedures. Prerequisite: PILT 1315 and PILT 2100 (may be taken concurrently) Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2210 - Multi-Engine Ground School Credits: 1 Student will obtain the knowledge, skill, and aeronautic experience necessary to meet the requirements of the multiengine certificate and multi-engine class rating. Prerequisite: PILT 1150 Corequisite: May be taken with PILT 2220 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2240 - Comm. Pilt F-W Cert Lab Credits: 2 Course completes the foundation necessary to prepare student for the FAA Part 141 commercial pilot certification examination. Commercial maneuvers in a complex aircraft will be conducted. Prerequisite: PILT 2200 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2245 - Comm Pilt R-W Cert Lab Credits: 2 Course will complete the foundation necessary to prepare the student to take FAA Part 141 commercial pilot certification examination. Prerequisite: PILT 2205 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2250 - Aerodynamics Credits: 3 Theory and practical application of the laws of physics as they pertain to pilots. An understanding of the elements of aerodynamics affecting the control of the flight of an aircraft will be taught. Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2260 - Commercial Fixed-Wing Category Add-On Lab Credits: 2 The flight lab is designed to broaden the student¨s knowledge and provide the skill necessary to safely fly a fixed wing aircraft. The student will be introduced to and practice commercial maneuvers. The student will be provided instruction and practice necessary to attain theproficiency level required for a category fixed wing add on to a commercial pilot certificate. Prerequisite: PILT 2245 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2265 - Commercial Rotor-Wing Category Add-On Lab Credits: 2 The flight lab is designed to broaden the student’s knowledge and provide the skill necessary to safely fly a rotorcraft. The student will be introduced to and practice commercial maneuvers. The student will be provided instruction and practice necessary to attain the proficiency level required for a category rotor wing add on to a commercial pilot certificate. Prerequisite: PILT 2240 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2300 - CFI/Airplane Lab Credits: 1 Students desiring to instruct other pilot candidates are prepared in the aircraft by a flight instructor. This course will include flight maneuvers required for the FAA CFI certification process. Prerequisite: PILT 2240 Corequisite: PILT 2340 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2305 - CFI/R-W Lab Credits: 1 Students desiring to instruct other pilot candidates are prepared in the aircraft by a flight instructor. This course will include flight maneuvers required for the FAA CFI certification process. Prerequisite: PILT 2245 or PILT 2265 Corequisite: PILT 2340 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2310 - Human Factors and Safety Credits: 3 Pilot performance affected by training, environment, stress, fatigue, and cockpit design will be discussed. Study of accidents and pilot error as they relate to safety. Illusions, vertigo, and disorientation will be studied. Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2340 - CFI Ground School Credits: 3 Designed to teach learning theories, styles, domains, communication techniques, teaching process, teaching methods, lesson plans, evaluation of student performance and human factors resulting in knowledge required to teach students. Prerequisite: PILT 2100 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2350 - CFI/Instrument F-W Lab Credits: 1 This course will prepare the flight instructor with the requirements to become FAA certified to instruct in instrument flight. Prerequisite: PILT 1300 and PILT 2240 Corequisite: PILT 2340 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2355 - CFI/Instrument R-W Credits: 1 Course prepares flight instructor to become FAA certified to instruct students in rotorcraft for instrument flight. Includes maneuvers required for the FAA CFI/ Instrument Rotorcraft-Helicopter Practical Test Standards. Prerequisite: PILT 1315 and PILT 2245 Corequisite: PILT 2340 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2400 - CFI/Multi-Eng. F-W Lab Credits: 1 Certified flight instructors master multi-engine aircraft operation to safely and competently demonstrate the course of instruction leading to the multi-engine CFI rating. Prerequisite: PILT 2220 ; PILT 2340 (may be taken concurrently) Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2405 - Turbine Transition R-W Lab Credits: 1 Certified flight instructors master turbine-engine aircraft operation to proficiency level that meets or exceeds the criteria outlined in the turbine-engine rotorcraft manufactures ground and flight procedures handbook. Prerequisite: PILT 1155 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2440 - Mountain Flying F-W Lab Credits: 1 Students will learn proper techniques for safe mountain flying operations. This course includes practical application under the direction of an experienced FAA Part 141 mountain pilot. Prerequisite: PILT 1150 and PILT 2050 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2445 - Mountain Ops R-W Lab Credits: 1 Students will learn proper techniques for safe mountain flying operations. This course includes practical application under the direction of an experienced mountain pilot. Prerequisite: PILT 2050 and PILT 2245 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2455 - Utility Oper R-W Lab Credits: 1 Students will learn proper techniques for safe procedures in specialized areas of rotorcraft operations. This course includes practical applications with external loads under the direction of an experienced utility pilot. Prerequisite: PILT 2245 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2460 - Turbo Transition Fixed Wing Lab Credits: 1 Students will learn the proper techniques for the use and limitations of high altitude operations, and the aeromedical factors related to changes in pressure and the use of oxygen at high altitude. The course will provide training on turbo charged engines. Preflight & in-flight ops during various phases of flight, and abnormal & emergency flight operations will be covered. Prerequisite: PILT 1150 & PILT 2220 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2465 - Night Vision Goggles Operations RW Lab Credits: 2 Students will learn the proper techniques for the use and limitations of night vision goggles during flight operations, and the aeromedical factors related to the use of night vision goggles. The course will further cover preflight operations, in-flight operations during various phases of flight, and abnormal & emergency flight operations while using night vision goggles. Prerequisite: PILT 2245 & PILT 2310 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2470 - Corporate/Business Aviation Credits: 2 This course will acquaint the student with a broad range of topics including corporate and business flight management, type of aircraft used, operational considerations and regulations of the industry. Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2475 - Medium Transition Rotor Wing Lab Credits: 2 This course will prepare the student to safely operate a medium classified helicopter aircraft in Visual Flight Rules [VFR] conditions. Specific topics will address medium helicopter normal and emergency procedures, aircraft systems, aircraft performance characteristics, and maneuvers specific to medium aircraft operations. Prerequisite: PILT 2405 & PILT 2455 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2485 - Twin Engine Transition Rotor Wing Lab Credits: 2 This course will prepare the student to safely operate a twin turbine engine medium classified helicopter aircraft in Visual Flight Rules [VFR] conditions. Specific topics will address twin turbine engine medium helicopter normal and emergency procedures, aircraft systems, aircraft performance characteristics, and maneuvers specific to twin engine turbine medium aircraft operations. Prerequisite: PILT 2475 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2500 - Single Engine Add On Fixed Wing Lab Credits: 1 This course is taught one-on-one with a flight instructor. It includes the practical knowledge to fly a single engine aircraft safely and to the standards required for FAA certification. Prerequisite: PILT 2240 or instructor approval Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2600 - Advanced Aircraft Systems Credits: 3 This course is an advanced course designed to provide pilots with an understanding of advanced aircraft systems, components, and operations relevant to jet transport category aircarft. Included will be information on pneumatics, electrical, fuel, hydraulics, flight control and aircraft structure, automated navigation and flight control, instruments and W&B. Prerequisite: PILT 1420 and PILT 2310 Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2650 - Jet Transition Lab Credits: 2 This lab will supplement the systems learned in PILT 2600 with the actual systems operations in both normal and emergency operations in jet transport aircraft. It will further provide training in normal line flight operations in a crew oriented environment. Prerequisite: PILT 2240 and PILT 2600 (may be taken concurrently) Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2700 - Air Transport Ground Credits: 3 This course is an advanced course designed to provide Commercial pilots with the required ground training under FAR’s Part 141 for the Airline Transport Pilot Certification. Prerequisite: PILT 2240 or PILT 2245 Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	PILT 2750 - Airline Transport Flight Lab Credits: 1 This course is an advanced course designed to provide Commercial pilots with the required flight training under FAR’s Part 141 for the Airline Transport Pilot Certification. Prerequisite: PILT 2150 and PILT 2700 (both may be taken concurrently) Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule

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Course Descriptions

PILT 1010 - Air Transportation

PILT 1040 - Aviation Orientation

PILT 1050 - Aviation History

PILT 1100 - Private Pilot Ground School

PILT 1110 - Priv. Fixed Wing Simulator Lab

PILT 1115 - Priv. Rotor Wing Simulator Lab

PILT 1140 - Solo Pilot F-W Cert Lab

PILT 1145 - Solo Pilot Rotor Wing Certification Lab

PILT 1150 - Priv Pilot F-W Cert Lab

PILT 1155 - Priv Pilot R-W Cert Lab

PILT 1160 - Private Pilot Fixed Wing Training Lab II

PILT 1165 - Private Pilot Rotor Wing Training Lab II

PILT 1200 - Multi Engine Add On Fixed Wing Lab

PILT 1250 - Instrument Ground School

PILT 1260 - Instr Simulator Fixed-Wing Lab

PILT 1265 - Inst Simulator Rotor-Wing Lab

PILT 1300 - Inst Cert FW Lab

PILT 1305 - Reciprocating Transition Rotor Wing Lab

PILT 1315 - Instrument Rotor Wing Certification Lab

PILT 1320 - Instrument Pilot Fixed Wing Training Lab II

PILT 1325 - Instrument Pilot Rotor Wing Training Lab II

PILT 1400 - Intro. to Air Traffic Control

PILT 1420 - Aircraft Systems

PILT 1800 - Ground Tutoring Lab

PILT 1840 - Simulator Tutoring Lab

PILT 1990 - Special Studies

PILT 2000 - Aviation CO-OP

PILT 2010 - Pre-Graduation Seminar

PILT 2050 - Aviation Meteorology

PILT 2100 - Commercial Ground School

PILT 2150 - ATP Written Exam Prep

PILT 2200 - Cross Country F-W Lab

PILT 2205 - Cross Country Rotor Wing Lab

PILT 2210 - Multi-Engine Ground School

PILT 2240 - Comm. Pilt F-W Cert Lab

PILT 2245 - Comm Pilt R-W Cert Lab

PILT 2250 - Aerodynamics

PILT 2260 - Commercial Fixed-Wing Category Add-On Lab

PILT 2265 - Commercial Rotor-Wing Category Add-On Lab

PILT 2300 - CFI/Airplane Lab

PILT 2305 - CFI/R-W Lab

PILT 2310 - Human Factors and Safety

PILT 2340 - CFI Ground School

PILT 2350 - CFI/Instrument F-W Lab

PILT 2355 - CFI/Instrument R-W

PILT 2400 - CFI/Multi-Eng. F-W Lab

PILT 2405 - Turbine Transition R-W Lab

PILT 2440 - Mountain Flying F-W Lab

PILT 2445 - Mountain Ops R-W Lab

PILT 2455 - Utility Oper R-W Lab

PILT 2460 - Turbo Transition Fixed Wing Lab

PILT 2465 - Night Vision Goggles Operations RW Lab

PILT 2470 - Corporate/Business Aviation

PILT 2475 - Medium Transition Rotor Wing Lab

PILT 2485 - Twin Engine Transition Rotor Wing Lab

PILT 2500 - Single Engine Add On Fixed Wing Lab

PILT 2600 - Advanced Aircraft Systems

PILT 2650 - Jet Transition Lab

PILT 2700 - Air Transport Ground

PILT 2750 - Airline Transport Flight Lab