Aerospace Studies (AERO)

AERO 1501    Heritage and Values    1 s.h.

Survey course providing an introduction to the U.S. Air Force. Provides a knowledge-level understanding for the employment of air and space power, from an institutional, doctrinal, and historical perspective. Introduction to the Air Force way of life and knowledge of what it means to be an Airman.

AERO 1502    Heritage and Values    1 s.h.

Survey course looking at the origin and organization of the Air Force. Selected topics contributing to an understanding of the Air Force.

AERO 1503    Leadership Laboratory    1 s.h.

An instruction program that prepares an individual to undertake the broad range of technical tasks associated with military leadership and defense management. Grading is CR/NC.

AERO 1504    Leadership Laboratory    1 s.h.

An instruction program that prepares an individual to undertake the broad range of technical tasks associated with military leadership and defense management. Grading is CR/NC.

AERO 2601    Team and Leadership Fundamentals    1 s.h.

Survey course to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. Application of leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussion of topics such as conflict management.
Prereq.: Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills.

AERO 2602    Team and Leadership Fundamentals    1 s.h.

Survey course to examine air and space power from a historical perspective. Course covers the period from the Vietnam War to the Gulf War plus a look at the Air Force of the future.

AERO 2603    Leadership Laboratory    1 s.h.

An instruction program that prepares an individual to undertake the broad range of technical tasks associated with military leadership and defense management. Grading is CR/NC.

AERO 2604    Leadership Laboratory    1 s.h.

An instruction program that prepares an individual to undertake the broad range of technical tasks associated with military leadership and defense management. Grading is CR/NC.

AERO 3701    Leading People/Effective Communication    3 s.h.

Study of leadership, professional knowledge, and communication skills required for an Air Force officer. The role of a leader as supervisor and counselor is discussed along with military ethics.
Prereq.: Permission.

AERO 3702    Leading People/Effective Communication    3 s.h.

Study of quality management fundamentals and communication skills for the Air Force officer. The Air Force personnel evaluation system is discussed along with military ethics.
Prereq.: Permission.

AERO 3703    Leadership Laboratory    1 s.h.

An instruction program that prepares an individual to undertake the broad range of technical tasks associated with military leadership and defense management. Grading is CR/NC.

AERO 3704    Leadership Laboratory    1 s.h.

An instruction program that prepares an individual to undertake the broad range of technical tasks associated with military leadership and defense management. Grading is CR/NC.

AERO 4801    Leading National Security/Leadership Responsibilities    3 s.h.

A look at the basic elements of national security policy and process. The comprehension of the air and space power operations as well as the role of the military including joint operations is discussed. Comprehension of the responsibility, authority, and functions of an Air Force commander and selected provisions of the military justice system.
Prereq.: Permission.

AERO 4802    Leading National Security/Leadership Responsibilities    3 s.h.

The role of the military and regional defense issues are studied. Current Air Force issues and other topics relevant to preparing an Air Force officer for active duty are covered.
Prereq.: Permission.

AERO 4803    Leadership Laboratory    1 s.h.

An instruction program that prepares an individual to undertake the broad range of technical tasks associated with military leadership and defense management. Grading is CR/NC.

AERO 4804    Leadership Laboratory    1 s.h.

An instruction program that prepares an individual to undertake the broad range of technical tasks associated with military leadership and defense management. Grading is CR/NC.