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2005-2006 CATALOG


Aerospace Studies

AERO 1001 Foundations U.S. Air Force I                                        1 cr.
Fall semester. This course focuses on the basic characteristics of air doctrine; U.S. Air Force mission and organization; functions of the U.S. strategic offensive and defensive, general purpose, and support forces; officership; followership; military customs and courtesies; and an assessment of communicative skills

AERO 1002 Foundations U.S. Air Force II                                      1 cr.
Spring semester. This course focuses on U.S. Air Force installations and professions; introduction to flight; geographical awareness; U.S. defense policy; military balance; terrorism; and a study of the other branches of the Armed Services.

AERO 1201 Air Power History I                                                     1 cr.
Fall semester. Traces the development of airpower from the beginning of manned flight through World War II.                               

AERO 1202 Air Power History II                                                    1 cr.
Spring semester. A study of Post-World War II airpower development and employment, including present-day aerospace forces.                     

AERO 3001 Leadership Skills I                                                        3 cr.
Fall semester. Prerequisite: consent of department. The general theory and practice of management applied to Air Force situations.

AERO 3002 Leadership Skills II                                                      3 cr.
Spring semester. Prerequisite: consent of department. The theory and application of general concepts of leadership to Air Force situations.    

AERO 3401 National Security Forces in
     Contemporary American Society I                                             3 cr.
Fall semester. Prerequisite: consent of department. Study of the armed forces as an integral element of society. Examines civil-military relations in the formation of defense policy; the evolution of national security policy; the national security policy process; and national security policy issues

AERO 3402 National Security Forces in Contemporary
     American Society II                                                                   3 cr.
Spring semester. Prerequisite: consent of department. Political, economic, social, technological, and international developments; their effects upon strategic preparedness and the overall defense policy-making process.