Aerospace Studies

(Air Force ROTC) (College Offerings)

AIR 1101/1102 The Foundations of the U.S. Air Force
1 cr. ea.
A two-part survey of the U.S.Air Force as a public service organization covering the role of themilitary in U.S. society, military history, officership, professionalism, core values, career opportunities, customs/courtesies, and communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing followership experiences.

AIR 1110, 1111, 2110, 2111, 3110, 3111, 4110, 4111 Leadership Laboratory
1 cr. ea.
Practical environment giving leadership training, instruction on military customs and courtesies, physical fitness,military drill and the general Air Force environment. Two physical fitness attendances eachweek, a physical fitness diagnostics test and a physical fitness test are all required. Taken concurrently with appropriate level classes. Some requirements outside of scheduled times.

AIR 1591 Leadership Practicum
1-4 cr. (max 4 cr.)
Leadership techniques and their practical application in structured problems and realistic situations. Independent study. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

AIR 2101/2102 The Evolution of U.S.Air Force Air and Space Power
1 cr. ea.
Air Force heritage, development/deployment of air power,a primary element of U.S.national security, leadership and quality principles, ethics and values. Leadership development is based on student participation in group problem-solving and oral/written communication development.Leadership Laboratory ismandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing followership experiences.

AIR 3101/3102 Air Force Leadership Studies
3 cr. ea.
Comprehensive study of leadership/quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, organizational doctrine and ethics,and communication skills required of today's Air Force officer. Course includes leadership and management case studies.Mandatory Leadership Laboratory provides advanced leadership experiences and the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course.

AIR 3591 Leadership Practicum
1-4 cr. ea. (max. 4 cr.)
Practical application of leadership and management in structured realistic situations. Independent study. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

AIR 4101/4102 National Security Affairs/ Preparation for Active Duty
3 cr. ea.
Advanced leadership development, national security processes, regional studies,advanced leadership ethics, doctrine, the military as a profession, officership,military justice, civilian control of the military. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory provides advanced leadership experiences and the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course.