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Course Descriptions

Department of Aerospace Studies

Professor Colonel S. P. Kelley, USAF (Head); Assistant Professors Lt. Colonel J. Gardner, Captain B. Acheson, Captain G. C. Bounds

Aerospace Studies
(AERS)

The General Military Course

101. Foundations of the USAF. (1-0). Credit 1. I

Introduces students to the U.S. Air Force and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC); includes Officership, professionalism, military customs and courtesies, and officer opportunities and benefits; AFROTC cadets must register for Leadership Laboratory (AERS 105) as it complements this course with followership experience.

102. Foundations of the USAF. (1-0). Credit 1. II

Continuation of AERS 101; AFROTC cadets must register for Leadership Laboratory (AERS 106) as it complements this course with followership experience.

105. AFROTC Leadership Lab. (0-2). Credit 1. I

Designed to give insight into the Air Force and give leadership opportunities to cadets through a variety of experiences; expected to perform a multitude of tasks in both the subordinate and superior roles. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

106. AFROTC Leadership Lab. (0-2). Credit 1. II

Designed to give insight into the Air Force and give leadership opportunities to cadets through a variety of experiences; expected to perform a multitude of tasks in both the subordinate and superior roles. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

201. Evolution of Air and Space Power. (1-0). Credit 1. I

Examines general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective; covers the time period from the first use of balloons to the Persian Gulf War; AFROTC cadets must register for Leadership Laboratory (AERS 105) as it complements this course with followership/leadership experience.

202. Evolution of Air and Space Power. (1-0). Credit 1. II

Continuation of AERS 201; AFROTC cadets must register for Leadership Laboratory (AERS 106) as it complements this course with followership/leadership experience.

The Professional Officer Course

303. Air Force Leadership Studies. (3-0). Credit 3. I

Leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, and leadership ethics; case studies of leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of concepts; Air Force contract individuals (or those seeking a contract) must register for Leadership Lab (AERS 105).

304. Air Force Leadership Studies. (3-0). Credit 3. II

Continuation of AERS 303; Air Force contract individuals (or those seeking a contract) must register for Leadership Lab (AERS 106).

403. National Security Affairs--Preparation for Active Duty. (3-0). Credit 3. I

Examines the Constitution and the national security process; focuses on civilian control of the military; the roles of the Services; and the functions of the Air Force commands; Air Force contract individuals (or those seeking a contract) must register for Leadership Lab (AERS 105). Prerequisite: Non-Air Force contract students must have approval of instructor and department head.

404. National Security Affairs--Preparation for Active Duty. (3-0). Credit 3. II

Continuation of AERS 403; Air Force contract individuals (or those seeking a contract) must register for Leadership Lab (AERS 106). Prerequisite: Non-Air Force contract students must have approval of instructor and department head.

485. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 3.

Directed study of problems in the field of aerospace studies. Prerequisites: Air Force ROTC Cadet; junior or senior classification; approval of department head.