Course Descriptions

ACA 111 College Student Success

1. Identify college resources that support student success.
2. Demonstrate effective study behaviors such as active learning, reading comprehension, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
3. Explain life management skills essential to success in the college environment.

ACA 120 Career Assessment

1. Identify essential college policies and procedures, including academic integrity such as avoiding plagiarism; calculating a GPA, and maintaining satisfactory academic progress for financial aid eligibility and/or good academic standing.
2. Investigate the importance of essential college resources, including financial aid, advising, registration, tutoring, library services, computer labs, clubs/organizations and counseling services in goal achievement.
3. Examine learning strategies for improvement including note taking, test-taking, information processing, time management, and memorization techniques.
4. Identify clear personal, academic, and professional goals.
5. Develop a strategic plan of action to achieve identified personal, academic, and professional goals.

ACA 122 College Transfer Success

Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1

The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credits between NC community colleges and NC public universities, requires ACA-122 for all transfer students, and GTCC requires transfer students to take it in their first semester.  Students who do not successfully complete ACA-122 with a C or better in their first semester are required to re-enroll the following semester.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At successful completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

1. Develop a strategic plan for completing community college academic goals, including certificates, diplomas, and/or associate degrees.
2. Develop a strategic plan for transferring to a university and preparing for a new career.
3. Identify the rights and responsibilities of transfer students under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), including Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) designated courses, the Transfer Assured Admissions Policy (TAAP), the CAA appeals process, and university tuition surcharge.
4. Evaluate learning strategies, including note-taking, test-taking, information processing, time management, and memorization techniques, and identify strategies for improvement.
5. Identify essential college resources, including financial aid, advising, registration, tutoring, library services, computer labs, and counseling services and recognize the importance of these resources on student success.
6. Identify essential college policies and procedures, including academic integrity such as avoiding plagiarism; calculating a GPA, and maintaining satisfactory academic progress for financial aid eligibility and/or good academic standing.

ACC 115 College Accounting

1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting terminology and the business environment.
2. Prepare the four basic financial statements using accrual basis accounting: Income Statement, Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flow.
3. Prepare a bank reconciliation with adjustments.
4. Explain, demonstrate and discuss the importance of inventory and various cost flow assumption techniques.
5. Understand and calculate basic payroll and employer payroll tax deductions.
6. Account for receivables according to GAAP.
7. Account for long term assets according to GAAP.
8. Account for current and long term liabilities according to GAAP.
9. Account for Shareholders’ Equity transactions.
10. Analyze use of internal controls in transaction processing and financial reporting practices.

ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting

1. Apply double-entry accounting concepts and principles to properly journalize and post transactions throughout the entire accounting cycle in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
2. Prepare financial statements according to GAAP.
3. Account for the purchase and sale of inventory, using a perpetual inventory system.
4. Recognize internal control components and proper procedures, including reconciliation of a bank statement.
5. Account for receivables according to GAAP.
6. Account for depreciation of long term assets according to GAAP.
7. Account for current liabilities according to GAAP.
8. Identify the characteristics of a bond. 9. Journalize equity transactions of a company.

ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting

1. Differentiate between financial and managerial accounting.
2. Distinguish between variable costs and fixed costs; product and period costs; and direct and indirect costs.
3. Compute costs for cost systems, including job-order costing, activity-based costing, and process costing.
4. Employ various cost behaviors in order to calculate costs for cost-volume-profit analysis in projections and decision-making.
5. Calculate cost variances.
6. Use relevant costs in calculations of short-term decision making, including the concepts of sunk costs and incremental costs.
7. Differentiate between variable costing and absorption costing.
8. Evaluate budgetary data.

ACC 129 Individual Income Taxes

1. Explain how taxes influence basic business, investment, personal, and political decisions. 
2. Discuss what constitutes a tax and the general objectives of taxes.
3. Calculate a tax liability using different tax rate structures and filing status.
4. Prepare tax returns with appropriate filing status, taxable income, adjustments to/from adjusted gross income, and tax liability.
5. Prepare retirement plans using tax-advantaged vehicles (401k, IRA, Roth-IRA).
6. Analyze home purchase and disposition transactions.

ACC 130 Business Income Taxes

1. Describe the differences between C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.
2. Explain the tax treatment of business asset dispositions and the treatment of depreciation recapture.
3. Calculate depreciation expense on company assets (MACRS, IRC Sec.179, Bonus Depreciation).
4. Compute corporate tax liability and the tax accrual on the income statement.
5. Analyze the differences between book and tax income for corporations, S corporations, and partnerships.
6. Calculate the basis of a partner at all points throughout the partnership’s life cycle.
7. Complete a form 1120, 1120S, and 1065.
8. Identify key attributes of estates.

ACC 140 Payroll Accounting

1. Use proper control procedures in the handling of payroll and personnel records accurately.
2. Compute wages and salaries accurately.
3. Compute social security taxes accurately.
4. Compute proper Medicare taxes accurately.
5. Compute income tax withholding accurately.
6. Compute unemployment compensation taxes accurately.
7. Journalize payroll transactions accurately.

ACC 149 Introduction to Accounting Spreadsheets

1. Utilize advanced formatting in Excel.
2. Insert functions to solve business issues in Excel.
3. Use various formulas to solve mathematical problems in Excel.
4. Create charts and graphs to present business information visually.
5. Utilize a pivot table within a workbook to summarize large volumes of information.
6. Use other table functions to effectively present data.

ACC 150 Accounting Software Applications

1. Set up a computerized accounting system for companies in a variety of businesses.
2. Input data to record routine business transactions.
3. Prepare financial reports for the business using accounting software.
4. Maintain inventory in a computerized accounting system.
5. Record information regarding accounts Receivable/Payable in a computerized environment.
6. Create payroll data in an automated environment.

ACC 151 Accounting Spreadsheet Applications

1. Use internet security functions in Excel to secure a worksheet.
2. Create macros in Excel to complete complicated business processes.
3. Apply the tools under the “Data” ribbon in Excel to generate useful business information.
4. Use the Time Value of Money tools in Excel for business applications.
5. Apply regression analysis in Excel to determine trends in charts. 
6. Create Pivot-Tables and Pivot-Charts with Power Pivot in Excel.

ACC 220 Intermediate Accounting I

1. Define the needs of various users of accounting data.
2. Apply the steps of the accounting cycle to the financial transactions of a business.
3. Measure the liquidity of a company.
4. Measure the profitability of a company.
5. Measure inventory under a variety of cost flow assumptions.
6. Complete a multi-step income statement.
7. Complete a classified balance sheet.
8. Create a Statement of Cash Flows.
9. Analyze the financial results of a company using appropriate methodology.

ACC 221 Intermediate Accounting II

1. Value the assets of a company.
2. Record the investments of a company.
3. Calculate the price of a bond and the resulting interest.
4. Report contingent liabilities.
5. Value lease transactions.
6. Reconcile the difference between tax laws and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
7. Account for the repurchase of a company’s own stock. 8. Reconcile differences between US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

ACC 225 Cost Accounting

1. Apply basic cost accounting concepts.
2. Administer the master budget cycle.
3. Demonstrate job order cost accounting systems.
4. Develop process cost accounting systems.
5. Account for the joint costs.
6. Analyze cost behavior patterns.
7. Use cost information to support operating decisions.
8. Solve business problems using information provided by cost accounting systems.

ACC 227 Practices in Accounting

1. Complete Adjusting Entries.
2. Complete Correcting Entries.
3. Calculate depreciation using Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).
4. Calculate Inventory using a variety of methods.
5. Calculate Payroll entries.
6. Implement basic internal control procedures within a company.

ACC 250 Advanced Accounting

1. Contrast accounting methods for acquisition of assets and acquisition of a controlling interest in a company’s common stock.
2. Interpret consolidated worksheets for various accounting cost methods.
3. Prepare elimination journal entries for inter-company loans and notes.
4. Create fund financial statements for the General Fund of governmental entities.
5. Generate agreements and accounting reports for partnerships.
6. Distinguish financial reporting needs of governmental entities and profit-seeking business enterprises.

ACC 269 Auditing & Assurance Services

1. Develop systems to ensure applicable laws are being followed.
2. Use the cycle approach to complete an audit.
3. Recommend appropriate internal controls.
4. Use relevant evidence to form an audit opinion.
5. Use appropriate methods for sampling data.
6. Determine the difference between a qualified and unqualified audit opinion.
7. Use proper language to write an audit opinion letter.

AER 110 Air Navigation

1. Interpret portions of the Federal Aviation Regulations and directives.
2. Determine aircraft position using various electronic navigation systems.
3. Predict aircraft performance and weight and balance using applicable charts and graphs.
4. Exercise aeronautical decision making to plan a flight and appropriate alternatives.
5. Determine takeoff and landing distances, weather data, and fuel requirements.

AER 111 Aviation Meteorology

1. Interpret weather charts, forecasts, and weather reports.
2. Explain the ongoing physical processes created in the Earth’s atmosphere.
3. Characterize the common IFR Producers and the hazards associated with them.
4. Distinguish between the formations of the different cloud families.
5. Interpret text - based weather reports.
6. Explain the three types of FSS weather briefings.

AER 112 Aviation Laws and Federal Aviation Regulations

1. Analyze legal rights in FAA investigation and enforcement.
2. Correlate techniques for reducing liability as it applies to tort law.
3. Examine the role of aviation insurance in reducing risk.
4. Predict factors which should be considered in developing an accident response plan.
5. Explore the legal implications of buying, selling, and leasing aircraft.
6. Interpret case law as it applies to government applications of power.
7. Synthesize similarities in employment law and airline labor law.
8. Apply FAR interpretations to various careers in aviation.

AER 113 History of Aviation

1. Evaluate the contributions to aviation made by the early pioneers in the development of aviation.
2. Examine the significance of World War I in the development of all phases of aviation.
3. Illustrate the development of early air mail service and legislation that shaped the air transportation industry.
4. Illustrate the importance of World War II in the development of commercial aircraft.
5. Interpret the factors leading up to the legislative Acts during that greatly influenced the air transportation industry.
6. Examine the economic basis for the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978.
7. Assess the ramifications of deregulation.
8. Evaluate the role of government in attempting to prevent undue commercial advantage in an unregulated environment.
9. Summarize the history of international aviation relations that affected international agreements in aviation matters.

AER 114 Aviation Management

1. Assess the contribution that General Aviation has made to the economy.
2. Evaluate the four major areas of investigation in a business aircraft travel analysis.
3. Determine the principal services provided by an FBO.
4. Characterize internal and external customers.
5. Differentiate the purchase of a new versus used aircraft.
6. Depict differences between balance sheet, income statement, and ratio analysis including examples of each.

AER 119 Aircraft Structures

1. Analyze strength of materials data and apply their analysis to semi-monocoque, full-cantilever, and truss-type airframes.
2. Calculate weight and balance data.
3. Detect unsafe structural components due to corrosion effects, structural damage tolerances, or improper maintenance.
4. Explain aircraft records related to Type Certificate Data Sheet, Supplemental Type Certificates, FAA Form 337, and Logbook records.

AER 150 Private Pilot Flight Theory

1. Interpret portions of the Federal Aviation Regulations and directives.
2. Determine critical weather situations by interpreting aeronautical weather reports.
3. Explain flight safety principles including wake turbulence avoidance.
4. Predict aircraft performance based on aerodynamic principles, including stall awareness and recovery techniques.
5. Investigate the principles behind sound aeronautical decision-making.

AER 151 Flight-Private Pilot

1. Demonstrate proper preflight preparation and procedures.
2. Use proper procedures concerning airport operations.
3. Demonstrate proper takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds.
4. Perform graound reference maneuvers.
5. Use proper navigation procedures.
6. Conduct slow flight and stalls.
7. Demonstrate basic instrument nameuvers.
8. Explain proper emergency procedures.
9. Explain proper night flying procedures.
10. Demostrate proper postflight procedures.

AER 160 Instrument Flight Theory

1. Analyze the principles of basic instrument flying to include functions and limitations of flight instruments and radio aids to navigation.
2. Examine the types of services provided by the air traffic control system.
3. Explain the procedures used to execute various IFR operations including approach, departure, enroute, and arrival.
4. Evaluate various simulated emergency scenarios to identify appropriate responses.
5. Exercise aeronautical decision making to plan a flight and appropriate alternatives if the flight cannot be conducted as planned.

AER 161 Flight-Instrument Pilot

1. Demonstrate proper preflight preparation and procedures.
2. Use proper Air Traffice Control procedures.
3. Fly by reference to instruments.
4. Use navigation systems properly.
5. Demonstrate instrument approach procedures.
6. Explain proper emergency procedures.
7. Demonstrate proper postflight procedures.

AER 170 Commercial Flight Theory

1. Interpret portions of the Federal Aviation Regulations and directives as they relate to commercial pilot privileges and limitations.
2. Explore power plant and aircraft systems operations as they pertain to complex aircraft.
3. Predict aircraft performance and weight and balance using applicable charts and graphs.
4. Exercise aeronautical decision making to plan a flight and appropriate alternatives in a commercial environment.

AER 171 Flight-Commercial Pilot

1. Demonstrate preflight preparation and procedures.
2. Employ procedures concerning airport operations.
3. Perform takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds.
4. Execute performance maneuvers.
5. Perform eights on pylons ground reference maneuver.
6. Employ navigation procedures.
7. Conduct slow flight and stalls.
8. Simulate emergency procedures.
9. Explain procedures for high altitude operations.
10. Demonstrate postflight procedures.

AER 210 Flight Dynamics

1. Apply the basic elements of aerodynamics to analyze aircraft features.
2. Correlate the relationship of the four forces of flight: lift / weight / thrust / drag.
3. Assess the effect of airfoil type, shape, and planform design on individual aircraft flight characteristics.
4. Examine specific aerodynamic features on any given aircraft, to determine the design considerations that ledto the incorporation of those features.
5. Complete a formal presentation, examining design criteria, development, aerodynamic features and characteristics, and flight performance for a specific aircraft.
6. Evaluate how design features are incorporated to enhance an aircraft’s mission performance.

AER 211 Air Traffic Control

1. Examine the history of federal agencies involved in air traffic control.
2. Interpret instrument approach procedure charts and instrument en route navigation charts properly.
3. Evaluate the services offered to pilots in each airspace class including methods of radar identification and separation.
4. Interpret accurately IFR clearance delivery.
5. Demonstrate proper radio phraseology.
6. Derive the general responsibilities of an air route traffic center, an air traffic control tower, and a terminal radar approach facility.
7. Correlate how non-radar separation is applied to aircraft. 8. Plan a simulated flight within the National Airspace System.

AER 212 Air Transport Pilot

AER 213 Avionics

1. Examine the history and meaning of avionics.
2. Summarize the various aviation bands and frequencies.
3. Evaluate the different forms of communication systems employed in the flight environment.
4. Explain the operational aspects of navigational Systems employed in the flight environment.
5. Illustrate the importance of global positioning satellites.
6. Examine some of the latest communications / navigational systems employed today.

AER 215 Flight Safety

1. Examine the organizations responsible for accident investigation and reporting.
2. Analyze the theory of risk and risk measurement in aviation safety programs.
3. Determine whether an accident, incident, or serious injury occurred according to NTSB definitions, given case studies of accidents .
4. Distinguish between mandatory and voluntary reporting systems.
5. Evaluate role of FAA and NASA reporting programs.
6. Assess the fundamental elements of an airline safety program which are essential for minimizing the occurrence of airline accidents and injuries.

AER 216 Engines and Systems

1. Summarize the operation principals of reciprocating engines.
2. Summarize the operation principals of turbine engines.
3. Summarize the operation principles of propeller systems.
4. Identify the components of reciprocating engines.
5. Identify the components of turbine engines.
6. Identify the components of propeller systems.
7. Explain the operation of different aircraft systems in use today.

AER 217 Air Transportation

1. Explore the development of the Aviation Industry.
2. Determine the contribution the Aviation has made to the Worldwide Economy.
3. Relate how deregulation has affected the airlines.
4. Delineate the organization of the Department of Transportation.

AER 218 Human Factors in Aviation

1. Correlate how human physiology, psychology, and cognition limit pilot performance.
2. Explain the safety aspects of health on flying.
3. Identify the ways a pilot senses information and uses that data for decision making in the flight environment.
4. Assess the factors that cause stress and techniques for coping.
5. Correlate the effects of biological rhythms on the function of sleep.
6. Explore how interfaces between pilots and their equipment affect cockpit and checklist design.

AER 220 Airport Management

1. Explain the economic role of airports.
2. Summarize the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970.
3. Evaluate an Airport Master Plan.
4. Formulate Forecasting Plans.
5. Formulate Control Noise Abatement Procedures.

AER 280 Instructor Pilot Flight Theory

1. Emulate the general responsibilities of the flight instructor to include planning instructional activities and evaluating student performance.
2. Examine the learning process to identify barriers to learning and proper motivational techniques.
3. Develop teaching techniques for aerodynamics and principles of flight.
4. Develop teaching techniques for normal and emergency operations.
5. Develop teaching techniques for night flying operations.
6. Develop teaching techniques for cross-country planning and flight operations.
7. Develop teaching techniques for complex aircraft operations.
8. Develop teaching techniques for flying ground reference maneuvers.
9. Apply accident reporting requirements to a simulated emergency scenario.

AER 281 Flight-CFI

AER 285 Flight-Multi-Engine

AET 110 Avionics-General

1. Identify the aircraft structure, control surfaces on the aircraft, operation, forces exerted and explain how this relates to flight.
2. Interpret a basic electrical schematics, layout circuits, solder and properly test the circuit board with the required test equipment.
3. Use the required AC 43.13.1B and Federal Aviation Regulation (FARs) in order to determine the proper paperwork required for a repair station to return an aircraft to service.

AET 120 Sheet Metal Aircraft Structures

1. Interpret provided instructions, layout, and drill and rivet two pieces of sheetmetal together by using AC 43.13-1B Chapter 4 section 4 Metal Repair as the standard practices.
2. Construct a stringer to the proper dimensions, layout, and drill and rivet the stringer to a piece of sheetmetal paying attention to the close tolerances given.
3. Using the completed stringer layout, a doubler will be installed using AC 43.13-1B Chapter 4 section 4 Metal Repair as a guide.

AET 122 Airframe Electrical

1. Interpret the Switch Derating, Circuit Breaker and Wire gauge charts in order to properly identify, label, correctly size (correct gauge) and correctly protect the wire.
2. Evaluate a complete aircraft electrical system using provided schematics and determine corrective actions that will satisfy the FAA standards for aircraft electrical system certification.
3. Troubleshoot an aircraft electrical system for faults, identify the fault and explain the corrective action that will be taken in order to return the aircraft to an airworthy condition.

AET 124 Airframe Systems I

1. Identify, disassemble, inspect, and reassemble a heating, air conditioning and pressurization system on various aircraft using AC 43.13-2A standard practices.
2. Using schematics provided, troubleshoot an aircraft ice and rain system on an aircraft or mock-up, identify the fault and provide a corrective action.
3. Identify, repair, and troubleshoot all types of position and warning systems that maybe found on mock-ups and all sizes of aircraft.

AET 125 Airframe Systems II

1. Gain a working knowledge of digital systems.
2. Troubleshoot various digital systems.
3. Repair various digital systems.

AET 126 Electronics/Instruments

1. Perform a leak test on the pitot/static system first doing a bench test of a static instrument and then performing a test on the entire system using the Laversab 6300 in accordance with FAR part 43 appendix E.
2. Draw, identify and label the static/pitot and vacuum system diagramming the basic 6-pack configuration as found in a standard aircraft using a current maintenance manual as a guide.
3. Identify and draw limitation markings on flight and engine instruments using the pilot operating hand book which will identify a set of parameters for a given aircraft model.

AET 130 Aviation Engine Electrical Sys

1. Evaluate a complete aircraft electrical system using provided schematics and determine corrective actions that will satisfy the FAA standards for aircraft electrical system certification.
2. Troubleshoot an aircraft electrical system for faults, identify the fault and explain the corrective action that will be taken in order to return the aircraft to an airworthy condition.
3. Disassemble, identify, inspect, test, reassemble and bench test a generator and alternator that will be installed on a reciprocating engine.

AET 131 Avionics Fundamentals

1. Gain a working knowledge of the avionics components to be installed in the various panels.
2. Gain a working knowledge of the test equipment used to certify avionics installations.

AET 132 FAA Regulations

1. Evaluate the necessity for the FAA form 337 “Major repair or minor repair” as outlined in FAR part 43 Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding and Alteration.
2. Apply the requirement for shop certification of AML (approved model list) and STC (supplemental type certificate) in order to certify an avionics installation or determine if FAA field approval is deemed prudent.
3. Outline the necessary paperwork required for an avionics shop to maintain and calibrate test equipment that a shop would use in order to conduct in house certification of return to service requirements.

AET 210 Practical Wiring/Factors

1. Interpret provided schematics in order to draw a GNS 430W wiring diagram as it interfaces with associated equipment.
2. Meet manufacturers’ specifications for assembly, wire a GNS 430W Avionics package, successfully troubleshoot and configure the system.
3. Identify hazards and corrective scenarios associated with Aviation Maintenance Human Factors.

AET 212 Aviation Communication Systems

1. Identify the wires associated with the communication aspects of the avionics system and explain in a report the operation of each wire.
2. Troubleshoot the communication system by using appropriate manufacturers’ schematics and correctly identify the faulty discrepancy.
3. Install an antenna by using AC 43.13-2A and manufacturer’s installation manual following all required procedures and successfully testing installed antennas.

AET 214 Aviation Navigation Systems

1. Identify the wires associated with the navigation aspect of the avionics system and explain in a report the operation of each wire.
2. Solve faults associated with communication and navigation system by using appropriate manufacturers’ schematics, proper troubleshooting procedures as discussed in class in order to correctly identify the faulty discrepancy.
3. Meet manufacturers’ specifications for assembly, wire, successfully calibrate a course deviation indicator and test with IFR 4000 test equipment.
4. Explain the GPS WAAS (Wide Augmentation Area System) system by using the FAA Navigation Service Standards, draw diagrams and write a detailed report on the operation of WAAS.

AET 216 ATC Navigation Systems

1. Using assigned software, design a general aviation instrument panel and upload the design to the Panel Planner in order to cutout the panel as it would apply to an avionics shop.
2. Interpret provided schematics in order to draw a transponder wiring diagram as it interfaces with associated equipment.
3. Meet manufacturers’ specifications for assembly, wire a transponder, successfully troubleshoot and configure by using the IFR 6000 test equipment.

AET 218 Tactical Navigation Systems

1. Explain to the standards of the FAA reduced vertical separation minimums (RVSM) drawing diagrams relating to the minimum separation requirements.
2. Explain different types of weather radar, installation requirements, and consideration that must be taken for proper testing.
3. Identify the requirements for collision avoidance systems in mid-sized Jet aircraft by using FAA TCAS standards.

AET 220 Flight Management

1. Create a flight plan on the GNS 430W and G900 simulators including frequencies, waypoints, and GPS approaches to determine proficiency on the operation of an integrated avionics system.
2. Develop a flight plan on the actual GNS 430W avionics package to determine if the operation, configuration and wiring is correct.
3. Operate, identify, troubleshoot and explain all the components associated with the modern autopilot on an aircraft or mock-up using current maintenance manuals outlining operational check guidelines.

AET 222 Aviation System Interconnect

1. Explain the difference between digital and analog systems that are currently being utilized in modern avionics systems.
2. Interface entertainment and moving maps into avionics systems that are found on modern corporate jets and general aviation aircraft.
3. Outline and explain the interfacing line replaceable units (LRU) that are interconnected to the flight data recorders found on heavy aircraft.

AET 224 Advanced Wire/Troubleshooting

1. Interpret provided schematics in order to draw a G900 Integrated Avionics package wiring diagram as it interfaces with all required line replaceable units (LRUs) that would be indicative of a general aviation aircraft.
2. Assemble, configure, and troubleshoot a G900 Integrated Avionics package including wiring all associated LRUs and updating software in order to completely operate a two screen G900 Integrated Avionics package.
3. Troubleshoot all avionics systems that were discussed in previous classes.

AET 226 Flight Line Testing

1. Develop the testing parameters for the IFR 4000 test set per the FARs for a complete IFR avionics package.
2. Meet manufacturers’ specifications successfully troubleshoot and configure by using the IFR 6000 test equipment in conjunction with the Laversab 6300 test set, a transponder unit.
3. Complete all associated paperwork required to certify an IFR aircraft at a repair station level including the two year transponder certification.

AET 228 Avionics FCC Preparation

1. Conduct Computer based studying and testing for the Radiotelephone FCC GROL License, plus the Ship Radar Endorsement License.
2. Upon completion student will successfully test for elements 1 and 3.

AHR 110 Introduction to Refrigeration

1. Demonstrate safe practices in the HVAC shop following established safety procedures with a score of 90% or above.
2. Learn process of system charging by weight.
3. Learn proper usage of vacuum gauges in lab.
4. Learn system charging criteria based on metering device selection.
5. Learn process of Recovery, Recycle and Reclamation of refrigerant and refrigeration handling laws per EPA Section 608 guidelines in lab.
6. Complete Lockout/Tagout tags for equipment and electrical disconnects at 100% accuracy.
7. Recover refrigerant from lab equipment.
8. Charge system per selected equipment manufacturers specifications.
9. Demonstrate evacuation on lab unit using pump and micron gauges per ACCA standards.
10. Calculate Superheat and Subcooling on system to verify refrigerant level per selected equipment manufacturers specifications.
11. Convert temperature pressure scales from Fahrenheit to Celsius and absolute to gauge using a calculator at 80% or higher accuracy on a written test.
12. Calculate energy requirements with the use of a Volt/Ohm meter.
13. Demonstrate the correct usage of general hand tools in the HVAC lab.
14. Use HVAC/R specific refrigerant leak detectors, leak repair tools, propane and oxygen acetylene torches, and equipment regulators based on a guideline developed by the instructor.
15. Connect PVC, copper, black iron, piping in lab.
16. Pressure test piping connections.

AHR 111 HVACR Electricity

1. Demonstrate safe practices in the HVAC shop following established safety procedures with a score of 90% or above.
2. Complete Lockout/Tagout tagsfor equipment and electrical disconnects on all equipment in the HVAC lab.
3. Identify conductors, semi-conductors, and insulators in classroom and lab setting with 100% accuracy.
4. Determine the effects of electrical magnetism.
5. Demonstrate f magnetism a in lab.
6. Apply theory of OHM’s Law on operating components in lab.
7. Calculate voltage, current, and resistance.
8. Calculate effects of OHM’s law on working components with a minimum of 80% accuracy.
9. Classify series and parallel circuits on HVAC lab equipment. 
10. Build operational electrical circuits based on design and drawing of those circuits.
11. Identify electrical components in classroom and lab.
12. Verify the operation of electrical components on lab equipment per manufacturer’s diagrams.

AHR 112 Heating Technology

1. Demonstrate safe practices in the HVAC shop following established safety procedures with a score of 90% or above.
2. Complete Lockout/Tagout tags for equipment and electrical disconnects in the HVAC Lab.
3. Identify components in electric heat units in classroom and lab.
4. Apply sequence of electric heat to lab equipment factory wiring schematics in a hands-on demonstration.
5. Calculate heat outputs based on information gathered from written criteria in classroom written test.
6. Measure heat outputs of equipment in lab.
7. Apply airflow calculations to working electric heat equipment at 80% or higher, in a lab/shop setting.
8. Demonstrate the sizing of gas piping and exhaust vent piping equipment according to information in the text and the NC Mechanical and Gas Code.
9. Design a gas piping train for a series of appliances per code in classroom setting.
10. Determine correct venting materials for various gas heating systems per code in classroom.
11. Identify components of gas heat equipment from text and lab equipment.
12. Calibrate lab equipment per equipment manufacturers instructions in a lab setting.
13. Size vent materials per text and N.C. Mechanical code in classroom.
14. Identify components of oil heating equipment from text and in lab.
15. Operate oil heating lab equipment per manufacturer’s instructions.

AHR 113 Comfort Cooling

1. Demonstrate safe practices in the HVAC shop following established safety procedures with a score of 90% or above
2. Complete Lockout/Tagout tags for equipment and electrical disconnects on all equipment in the HVAC lab.
3. Demonstrate the science, control and meaning of comfort as it applies to air conditioning.
4. Demonstrate, through hands lab, the principles of air distribution and filtration in a HVAC system.
5. Evaluate filtration systems in the lab.
6. Measure the volume, pressure, and velocity of air to meet the equipment and ACCA standards acceptable for air conditioning.
7. Control HVAC devices to achieve maximum comfort levels 7. Install HVAC equipment per the accepted practices and rules of the NC Mechanical Code.
8. Demonstrate the complete Refrigeration cycle and components for air conditioning based on industry standard and manufactures installation instructions.
9. Set refrigerant levels in HVAC systems based on both generic and manufacturers guidelines in a lab setting.

AHR 114 Heat Pump Technology

1. Connect refrigerant gauges to a heat pump on a given assignment.
2. Identify the sequence of operations of the defrost cycle on a written test.
3. Perform a prescribed function test of the defrost controls in a given assignment.
4. Use the refrigerant scale to weigh in refrigerant charge in a field setting.
5. Create a refrigerant distribution log book in a given project.
6. Characterize the heat transfer cycle on a water source heat pump in a field setting.
7. Calculate the performance of a system in a field setting.

AHR 120 HVACR Maintenance

1. Determine the location of electric heat strips in both electric furnaces and in air handlers.
2. Check voltage, amperage and continuity of heating strips safely using supplied test equipment.
3. Check the blower motor for proper operation with emphasis on current draw, air flow, cleaning and oiling.
4. Confirm gas line and pressures in a system.
5. Operation different styles of ignition of gas fired appliances.
6. Evaluate supply and manifold pressure as well as proper current and operating voltage.
7. Determine the method for replacement of an oil nozzle based on equipment specifications in lab.
8. Perform test on oil for contaminates in lab.
9. Determine the CO2 content in the gases to determine efficiency in classroom and lab.
10. Determine the source of heat for system in classroom and lab.
11. Classify type of ignition source for water heating equipment in lab.
12. Demonstrate the proper method for cleaning the individual ignition types in lab.
13. Determine the system capacity through the manufactures data plate.
14. Demonstrate proper removal of debris from condenser on lab equipment.
15. Perform condensation line flush.
16. Set system charge per manufactures specifications.

AHR 125 HVACR Electronics

1. Demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools, materials and industry accepted test equipment covered in the course.
2. Demonstrate wiring control circuits in lab setting as directed by instructor.
3. Interpret ladder and wiring diagrams, symbols, and schematics.
4. Apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques to control circuits, using appropriate test equipment and evaluating circuit performance.
5. Demonstrate the use of relays, contractors and motor starters in electrical control circuits.

AHR 130 HVAC Controls

1. Identify different types of HVAC controls on a given test.
2. Demonstrate schematics in a class project.
3. Create a working model using different controls in a lab project.
4. Locate a specified HVAC control circuit in a lab project.
5. Demonstrate the proper usage of a VOM to troubleshoot electrical system in a lab setting.
6. Create a specific control circuit in an assigned lab project.

AHR 160 Refrigerant Certification

1. Interpret EPA regulations as they apply to Section 608 of the Clean Air Act in written assignments.
2. Attain a passing score on the Core and Type II requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency approved Section 608 Technician Certification exam.

AHR 180 HVACR Customer Relations

1. Demonstrate a proper introduction to the customer.
2. Demonstrate methods for handling customer complaints.
3. Demonstrate professional strategies that work to improve customer loyalty.
4. Discuss employment opportunities in the HVACR industry and certifications needed by those seeking employment.
5. Demonstrate the proper parking procedures of the service vehicle.
6. Prepare invoices and work orders.

AHR 211 Residential System Design

1. Design a duct system in accordance with the ACCA Manual D and instructor provided guidelines.
2. Apply appropriate HVACR codes to the design of residential HVACR systems.
3. Calculate heating and cooling loads for residential structures in accordance with ACCA Manual J.
4. Determine proper heating and cooling equipment for installation according to instructor provided requirements.
5. Determine heat transfer multipliers for use in Manual J load calculation using appropriate math formulas.

AHR 212 Advanced Comfort Systems

1. Demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools, materials, and industry accepted test equipment covered in the course.
2. Identify components of water-cooled comfort systems, water-source/geothermal heat pumps, and high efficiency heat pumps.
3. Contrast standard heat pumps with high efficiency heat pumps.
4. 4Diagnose electrical problems and control circuit problems using systematic troubleshooting procedure.
5. Describe geothermal heat pump operation.
6. Adjust duct systems for proper airflow.

AHR 212A Advanced Comfort Systems Lab

1. Trace control circuit voltages (low voltage DC and AC) in a field setting using a volt ohm meter (VOM).
2. Trace high voltage circuits in a field setting using a volt ohm meter (VOM).
3. Determine faults in refrigerant lines in a field setting.
4. Determine restrictions in metering devices in a field setting.

AHR 213 HVACR Building Code

1. Identify code specifications on a written test in given circumstances encountered on a jobsite.
2. Apply the Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Energy Conservation Code of North Carolina for designing, installing, maintaining and servicing HVACR systems on test and written assignments at 80% or higher.
3. Translate piping tables from the code on a written assignments at 80% or higher.
4. Access the NC State Code Enforcement website to find information from a list of questions about real world code applications.

AHR 225 Commercial System Design

1. Calculate heat loss and heat gain for commercial structures according to ACCA Manual N.
2. Apply NC mechanical codes to commercial HVACR systems.
3. Determine proper heating and cooling equipment for building design loads according to ACCA Manual N.
4. Determine HTM for use in ACCA Manual N load calculations according to proper worksheets.

AHR 235 Refrigeration Design

1. Diagnose the mechanical problems on a refrigeration system.
2. Diagnose the electrical problems on a refrigeration system.
3. Design a load calculation of small refrigeration systems.
4. Distinguish different products and their specific heat.
5. Recognize the difference between Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled refrigeration systems.

AHR 240 Hydronic Heating

1. Demonstrate safe practices in the HVAC shop.
2. Identify components in hydronic heating system including safety and functional devices.
3. Demonstrate balance procedures for typical hydronic system.
4. Identify piping components in both series and parallel heating circuits.
5. Differentiate flow rate from flow velocity.
6. Calculate hydraulic resistance and flow rate in a closed loop hydronic system.
7. Select proper pumps for performance and efficiency.

AHR 255 Indoor Air Quality

1. Evaluate air filters for passage of proper air flow in a lab setting.
2. Calculate relative humidity in a lab assignment.
3. Determine solution to humidity issues in structures in a lab assignment.
4. Demonstrate proper testing procedures for carbon monoxide in a field setting.
5. Identify biological contaminates on a written test.

ARC 112 Construction Materials & Methods

1. Identify the role of LEED in new construction and major renovation projects.
2. Describe the difference between building codes and municipal ordinances.
3. Describe the significance of fire proofing in steel design.
4. Explain how building codes will influence the design, material choices, and construction of structures.
5. Describe the limitations of wood construction components.
6. Describe the role of reinforcing steel in masonry and concrete construction.
7. Describe basic construction sequences for residential and commercial applications.
8. Apply an understanding of construction related terminology.

ART 111 Art Appreciation

1. Analyze the formal qualities of a work of art, including media, subject matter and concept.
2. Analyze works of art within the historical context of the artist, culture, time, and location.
3. Identify themes or major concepts in visual art.
4. Compare artwork throughout history.

ART 114 Art History Survey I

1. Identify the major art movements from prehistoric to the sixteenth century Renaissance.
2. Recognize the work and contributions of the major artists from prehistoric to the sixteenth century Renaissance.
3. Analyze the formal qualities of a work of art, including media and subject matter.
4. Analyze works of art within the historical context of the artist, culture, time, and location.
5. Synthesize the possible meaning of a work of art within an appropriate art historical context.
6. Demonstrate visual literacy and critical thinking skills.

ART 115 Art History Survey II

1. Identify the major art movements from sixteenth century Renaissance to the present day.
2. Recognize the work and contributions of the major artists from sixteenth century Renaissance to the present day.
3. Analyze the formal qualities of a work of art, including media and subject matter.
4. Analyze works of art within the historical context of the artist, culture, time, and location.
5. Synthesize the possible meaning of a work of art within an appropriate art historical context.
6. Demonstrate visual literacy and critical thinking skills.

ART 117 Non-Western Art History

1. Identify a wide range of art from major art historical periods of non-Western art.
2. Recognize the work and contributions of the major artists in non-Western art across time and region.
3. Analyze the formal qualities of a work of art, including media and subject matter.
4. Analyze works of art within the historical context of the artist, culture, time, and location.
5. Synthesize the possible meaning of a work of art within an appropriate art historical context.
6. Demonstrate visual literacy and critical thinking skills.

ART 118 Art by Women

1. Discuss significant historical and contemporary works of art produced by women.
2. Identify women’s contributions in the visual arts as artists, patrons and subjects.
3. Analyze the formal qualities of a work of art, including media and subject matter.
4. Analyze works of art within the historical context of the artist, culture, time, and location.
5. Synthesize the possible meaning of a work of art within an appropriate art historical context.
6. Demonstrate visual literacy and critical thinking skills.

ART 121 Two-Dimensional Design

1. Demonstrate the elements of art and principles of design by maintaining a comprehensive sketchbook.
2. Demonstrate two-dimensional design principles through the creation of art.
3. Analyze the application of media, techniques, and processes used to solve two-dimensional visual art problems.
4. Explore various media and mediums in the creation of two-dimensional art.
5. Evaluate two-dimensional artworks through critique.
6. Create two-dimensional visual art projects that demonstrate knowledge of visual concepts and a variety of mediums, media, and technical skill.
7. Prepare artwork appropriately for presentation.   

ART 122 Three-Dimensional Design

1. Maintain a comprehensive sketchbook demonstrating an understanding of the elements of art.
2. Execute three-dimensional studio art projects in order to experience visual concepts, art disciplines and media.
3. Analyze the application of media, techniques and processes used to solve three-dimensional visual art problems.
4. Evaluate three-dimensional artworks in order to understand various interpretations.
5. Apply problem solving skills to create three-dimensional solutions in planning complex structures.

ART 131 Drawing I

1. Compose drawings utilizing observational drawing skills.
2. Create compositions utilizing principles of design.
3. Create drawings demonstrating accurate perspective.
4. Evaluate drawings through critique.
5. Apply appropriate vocabulary and terms.
6. Demonstrate the development of drawing techniques by maintaining a comprehensive sketchbook.
7. Prepare artwork appropriately for presentation.

ART 132 Drawing II

1. Develop an enhanced expertise in drawing, both technically, and conceptually.
2. Demonstrate successful technical, formal, and conceptual principles through drawing. 
3. Create drawings exploring a variety of media and techniques.
4. Evaluate drawings through critique.
5. Demonstrate the development of drawing techniques by maintaining a comprehensive sketchbook.
6. Prepare artwork appropriately for presentation.  

ART 135 Figure Drawing I

1. Create original drawings using specified drawing techniques.
2. Apply knowledge of specified drawing techniques within compositions.
3. Draw objects utilizing knowledge of basic principles and structures.
4. Prepare artwork appropriately for presentation and exhibition.
5. Create compositions utilizing traditional elements of drawing.
6. Critique self-progress and others through group critiques and written assignments.
7. Apply appropriate vocabulary and terms in discussions and group critiques of drawings.

ART 212 Gallery Assistantship I

1. Demonstrate safe and securely handling works of art in accordance with best practices.
2. Prepare works of art in various mediums for gallery installation.
3. Demonstrate standard presentation methods and hardware systems for art installation.
4. Demonstrate the preparation and installation of exhibition graphics.
5. Explain basics of gallery maintenance and upkeep.

ART 213 Gallery Assistantship II

1. Demonstrate advanced handling of works of art in accordance with best practices.
2. Prepare works of art in various mediums for gallery installation.
3. Demonstrate alternative presentation methods and hardware systems for art installation.
4. Demonstrate the creation and installation exhibition graphics.
5. Demonstrate independent decision-making in art installation practices.
6. Explain the facilitation of relationships between gallery personnel, exhibiting artists and the public.

ART 214 Portfolio and Resume

1. Compose an artist’s information packet including resume (cv), cover letter, artist’s statement.
2. Demonstrate effective interview techniques.
3. Utilize photographic technology for the documentation of original artwork.
4. Identify the basic components of a professional portfolio and how they function together.
5. Create a portfolio in a digital format for professional activities.
6. Demonstrate the ability to critically discuss artwork using appropriate art and design terminology.
7. Prepare artwork for exhibition based on the standards of professional practice.
8. Identify short-term and long-term professional goals.

ART 215 Visual Art Portfolio

1. Demonstrate effective interview techniques.
2. Utilize photographic technology for the documentation of original artwork.
3. Identify the basic components of a professional portfolio and how they function together.
4. Create a portfolio of a comprehensive body of work in digital format for professional activities.
5. Demonstrate the ability to critically discuss artwork using appropriate art and design terminology.
6. Prepare artwork for exhibition based on the standards of professional practice.
7. Identify short-term and long-term professional goals.

ART 231 Printmaking I

1. Utilize the theory and practice of printmaking through the creation of prints.
2. Analyze historical development and contemporary practice of printmaking as an art form.
3. Demonstrate the processes of relief, reduction relief, intaglio, monotypes, collagraphs, and hybrid prints. 
4. Use tools, equipment, and chemicals in a relevant and safe manner.
5. Create a cohesive series of prints that represent various printmaking techniques. 
6. Evaluate prints through critique.
7. Demonstrate the development of concepts and printmaking techniques by maintaining a comprehensive sketchbook.

ART 240 Painting I

1. Evaluate paintings through critique.
2. Apply appropriate vocabulary and terms relevant to painting.
3. Demonstrate application of media, techniques, and processes used to solve two-dimensional visual art problems through painting.
4. Prepare artwork appropriately for presentation.
5. Compose artwork based on color theories. 6. Use tools, equipment, and chemicals in a relevant manner.

ART 241 Painting II

1. Begin to develop a consistent, personal artistic style. 
2. Justify artistic decisions based on terms and vocabulary. 
3. Create paintings exploring a variety of media and techniques. 
4. Compare personal artwork to contemporary and historical examples. 
5. Further develop expertise in painting, both technically and conceptually. 
6. Demonstrate successful technical, formal and conceptual principles through painting.  
7. Prepare artwork appropriately for presentation.   
8. Evaluate paintings through critique.

ART 264 Digital Photography I

1. Contrast the potential and limitations of digital and analog photography.
2. Demonstrate the ability to operate a digital camera on Manual settings and digital input through the use of a scanner.
3. Apply various digital camera and software features to maximize the quality and formal aspects of photographs.
4. Create photographs that demonstrate technical, formal, and conceptual skill.
5. Employ knowledge of photo-quality paper, ink, and printers to achieve a printed product.
6. Evaluate photography through critique.

ART 265 Digital Photography II

1. Create a portfolio that demonstrates technical, formal, and conceptual skill. 
2. Demonstrate how text can be integrated with photography. 
3. Demonstrate export & import functions in the creative workflow. 
4. Implement advanced software tools. 
5. Evaluate photography through critique. 
6. Employ knowledge of large format printing to achieve a printed product. 
7. Evaluate digital photographs through critique.

ART 281 Sculpture I

1. Create artistic solutions that clearly express the understanding of principles of design and visual thinking.
2. Demonstrate understanding of tools, materials, techniques, and processes.
3. Show maturity of concept and development of an individual creative voice.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in Studio Art and Art History.
5. Complete work, with high level of craftsmanship or academic standards.
6. Complete work in a professional manner.
7. Develop a body of original artwork in Sculpture.