| USAFA Course Offerings for Fall 2011-2012 | |||
| Course | Title | Crdt | Description |
| AeroEngr 315 | FUNDAMENTALS OF AERONAUTICS | 3 | Introduction to aircraft design, fluid mechanics, airfoil and wing aerodynamics, steady and accelerated aircraft performance, and stability and control. Interdisciplinary design synthesis, analysis, and decision-making (including economic, political, and |
| AeroEngr 341 | AERO FLUID DYNAMICS | 3 | Description of fluid matter. Derivation of the governing equations. Application to hydrostatics, boundary layers, pipe flow, computational fluid dynamics, and compressible aerodynamics. Normal and oblique shocks and isentropic flow. Final exam. Prere |
| AeroEngr 351 | ARCRFT PERF/STATIC STA | 3 | Aircraft force, moment and response definition in various coordinate systems. Takeoff and landing, cruise, climbs, turns and other accelerated performance by both analytic and numerical methods. Static stability and control and related aircraft design c |
| AeroEngr 442 | AERODYNAMICS | 3 | Analytical and numerical solution techniques applied to compressible subsonic and supersonic flow over airfoils, wings, and bodies including aero - thermal issues. Introduction to transonic aerodynamics. Final exam. Prereq: Aero Engr 342. Sem hrs: 3 |
| AeroEngr 446 | INTRO TO HYPERSONICS | 3 | Analysis of heat transfer and high temperature effects on hypersonic vehicles. Application to reentry and transatmospheric vehicles. Final exam. Prereq: Aero Engr 341. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| AeroEngr 447 | ADV APPLIED AERODYNAM | 3 | Advanced topics in steady and unsteady aerodynamics in all speed ranges are considered for study by analytical, experimental and computational methods. Final exam or final project. Pre/Coreq: Aero Engr 442. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| AeroEngr 456 | FLIGHT TEST TECHNIQUES | 3 | Fundamental flight test methods for defining performance and flying qualities characteristics of fixed wing aircraft. Patterned after the Flight Test Engineer¿s Course at the USAF Test Pilot School. Students fly in designated aircraft to obtain flight t |
| AeroEngr 457 | AIRCRAFT FEEDBACK SYS | 3 | Design and analysis of aircraft stability augmentation and automatic flight control systems by classical root locus and frequency domain techniques. Introduction to digital system analysis. Analytical and numerical methods complemented with aircraft simu |
| AeroEngr 466 | PROPULSION II | 3 | Analysis of advanced aircraft engines. Preliminary aerodynamic and structural design of major engine components including inlets, compressors, combustors, turbines, mixers, afterburners and nozzles. Final exam. Prereq: Aero Engr 361. Sem hrs: 3 fall |
| AeroEngr 471 | AERONAUTICAL LAB | 3 | Introduction to instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Statistical analysis of data. Selected experiments in the fields of aerodynamics, gas dynamics, and propulsion and flight mechanics. Labs. Final report. Prereq: Math 300 or Math 358 or de |
| AeroEngr 472 | ADV COMPUTATIONAL AERODYNAMICS | 3 | Advanced Computational Aerodynamics. 3(1). Advanced theory and applicationos of computational tools used to predict and analyze fluid flows of interest supporting USAF research, development, test, and evaluation programs. Working in teams, students wil |
| AeroEngr 481 | INTRO/AIRCRAFT DESIGN | 3 | Fundamentals of aircraft and propulsion system design. Aerodynamic design and drag prediction. Parameter effects on constraint analyses and preliminary weight estimation. Configuration optimization. Conceptual layout and preliminary analysis of aircra |
| AeroEngr 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Individual study and research supervised by a faculty member. Topic established with the department head. Final report. Prereq: Department permission. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| Arabic 131 | BASIC ARABIC | 3 | |
| Arabic 221 | INTER ARABIC I | 3 | Refinement of grammatical and structural knowledge of target language with emphasis on accuracy in both speech and writing. Intensification of aural and reading comprehension. Student presentations and classroom discussions based on selected readings/to |
| Arabic 321 | ADVANCED ARABIC | 3 | A capstone skills development course designed to enhance the students' ability to register a base proficiency on DoD proficiency examinations. Intensive practice in speaking, listening, and reading. Final exam. Prereq: For Lang 223 or department permis |
| Arabic 365 | CIVILIZATION & CULTURE | 3 | Oral discussion of civilization, culture, and contemporary issues (military, political, economic) of the country or countries concerned. Discussion is in the target language and is based on selected readings in that language. Final exam, Project or Pape |
| Arabic 499 | ARABIC INDEPENDENT STU | 3 | |
| Armnshp 200 | BASIC RPA ISR | 0 | Airmanship 200: Basic Unmanned Aerial Systems, ISR Education. 0(3). Ground school, UAS flight training that supports USAFA Officer Development System outcomes and helps motivate cadets toward a career in the United States Air Force. Offered in the summer |
| Armnshp 201 | ADV. UNMANNED AERIAL VEH. EDUC | 0 | Airmanship 201. Advanced Fundamentals of Air Force Unmanned Aviation and ISR 0(2x). Course further develops cadet understanding and practice of Air Force unmanned aviation as an application of airpower through such fundamentals as airmanship, situational |
| Armnshp 400 | CADET UNMANNED AERIAL SYS INST | 0 | Airmanship 400. Cadet Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Instructor. 0(0). Selected cadets serve as instructors for Armnshp 200. Completion during summer fulfills a military training leadership option. Pass/fail. Prereq: Armnshp 202. Sem hrs: 0 summer. |
| Armnshp 420 | POWERED FLIGHT PROGRAM | 0 | The Powered Flight Program (PFP) serves as a capstone course/experience for cadets, tying togeher threads from across the core curriculum, focusing on orienting cadets toward the application of that background to airmanship and airpower concepts along wit |
| Armnshp 461 | SOARING INSTRU. UPDATE | 3 | |
| Armnshp 465 | PRECISION FLIGHT TRNG | 0 | Selected cadets receive training in precision landings, cross-country navigation, aircraft preflight, attitude instrument flying, message drop, aircraft identification, Federal Aviation Regulations, Aeronautical Information Manual, and USAF flying regulat |
| Armnshp 473 | CDT SOARING INSTR DTY | 0 | Selected cadets serve as instructors in Airmanship 461. (Cadets performing Cadet Soaring Instructor Duty will not be eligible to perform Aviation Instructor Duty except by written permission of 34 OSS/DOTS and 50 TS.). Pass/Fail. Prereq: Airmanship 472 |
| Armnshp 474 | X-COUNTRY SOARING TEAM | 0 | Ground school to include regulations, planning, weather, thermalling techniques, competition rules, and equipment use. Flight training includes precision and off field landings, thermalling techniques, and dual and solo cross-country and competition sort |
| Armnshp 475 | SOARING DEMO TEAM | 0 | Ground and flight instruction to include spins, aerobatic maneuvers, precision flying techniques, and competition rules towards attaining USAFA Cadet Spin IP and Demonstration Pilot ratings. Training camp at a deployed location during Spring Break. Qual |
| Armnshp 491 | ADV PARACHUTE TRAINING | 0 | Ground and aerial training which allows cadets to progress from initial free fall qualification to advanced free fall techniques, controlled body maneuvers, and precision landings. Introduction to instructional techniques, jumpmaster procedures, competit |
| Armnshp 496 | PARACHUTING INSTRUCTOR | 0 | Selected cadets who wish to serve as instructors and jumpmasters for Armnshp 490 and upgrade courses. Cadets participate in competitive parachuting events and parachute demonstrations throughout the United States. (Cadets performing Cadet Parachuting in |
| AstroEngr 201 | TECHNOLOGY SKILLS/ ASTRONAUTIC | 1 | AstroEngr 201. Technology Skills for Astronautics. 1(1). A self-paced course designed to provide the programming, modeling and simulation skills required in the various courses in the AstroEngr major. Students will be introduced to the MatLab/Simulink |
| AstroEngr 210 | INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONAUTICS | 3 | Introduction to the history, principles, and challenges of space. Elements of space missions are examined including orbits, spacecraft systems, launch vehicles, re-entry, operations, and mission management. Emphasis is placed on understanding the underl |
| AstroEngr 321 | INTERMEDIATE ASTRONAUTICS | 3 | An intermediate course in orbit mechanics. Topics include orbit determination and prediction, orbit maneuvers, perturbations, rendezvous and proximity operations. Emphasis is on the design and use of structured computer programs to solve real-world astr |
| AstroEngr 331 | SPACE SYS/ENGINEERING | 3 | Fundamentals of space vehicle design are presented with an emphasis on spacecraft subsystems. Introduction to and analyses of structures, propulsion, electrical power, flight computers, command and data handling, attitude control, and thermal control sub |
| AstroEngr 351 | ROCKET PROPULSION | 3 | Introduction to rocket propulsion and propulsion system design. The basic laws of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, and conservation are used to determine ideal motor performance. Emphasis is placed on describing the components and conceptual design crit |
| AstroEngr 410 | INTRO TO ASTRONAUTICS | 3 | Introduction to Astronautics. 3(1). Introducton to the history, principles, and challenges of space. Elements of space missions are examined including orbits, spacecraft systems, launch vehicles, re-entry, operations, and mission management. Emphasis |
| AstroEngr 423 | SPACE MISSION DESIGN | 3 | Basic mission design principles for Air Force and civilian launch systems are examined. Mission objectives and constraints; feasibility studies; time-line generation; launch, on-orbit, and recovery operations; and contingency planning are studied. Struc |
| AstroEngr 431 | AERO SYS ENGR DESIGN | 3 | An introduction to systems engineering design process. Cadets complete design of project supporting current department aerospace research efforts. Projects require attention to the engineering technical details of systems design as well as the economic, |
| AstroEngr 436 | SMALL SPACECRAFT I | 4 | An introduction to small satellite systems engineering. Multi-disciplinary system design of spacecraft hardware and software to include subsystems, payloads, and ground stations. Define mission and system requirements, perform engineering trade studies, |
| AstroEngr 445 | SPACECRAFT ALT/DYNAM. | 3 | Fundamental introduction to the problem of controlling satellite attitude. Topics include direction cosine and Euler angle attitude parameters, torque-free rigid body motion, flexible body effects and energy dissipation, spin stabilization, gravity-gradi |
| AstroEngr 452 | ROCKET ENGINEERING I | 4 | An introduction to rocket systems engineering. Design, fabrication and operational testing of aerospace vehicle systems and subsystems. Students design, build, and launch a sounding rocket with instrumented payloads using systems engineering design tech |
| AstroEngr 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Individual study and research supervised by a faculty member. Topic established with the department head. Final report. Prereq: Department permission. |
| BehSci 110 | INTRO. BEHAV. SCIENCES/LEADERS | 3 | This course provides an introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes across diverse levels of analyses. This course covers psychological principles that can be applied in and out of the military. Critical thinking, leadership, a |
| BehSci 310 | FOUNDA/LDRSHP & CHARAC DEV. | 3 | Foundations for Leadership and Character Development. 3(1). This course explores leadership development through both academic study and applied exercises. Specifically, the course examines individual leader development principles that will set students |
| BehSci 311 | TEAM AND GROUP DYNAMICS | 3 | BehSci 311. Team and Group Dynamics. 3(1). In this course, students will sharpen the skills and understanding necessary to work effectively in groups and teams through case study analysis, collaborative projects, and group discussions. Through this approa |
| BehSci 330 | ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | This course examines the development, nature and treatment of psychological disorders within a biopsychosocial context. Special consideration is given toward leadership and military applications. Final Exam or final project. Prereq: Beh Sci 220. Sem |
| BehSci 332 | ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS | 3 | Advanced research Methods and Statistical Tools. 3(1). Continues the integrated approach to statistical and experimental psychology, extending cadet experience into practical experimental designs and methodological procedures are learned and applied in |
| BehSci 335 | LEARNING AND MEMORY | 3 | This course is the first in a two-course sequence designed to introduce cadets to various topics in experimental psychology. Adopts a historical approach by tracing the flow of experimental psychology from its early roots in the 19th century through to c |
| BehSci 355 | BIOPSYCHOLOGY | 3 | Examines the biological and neurophysiological foundations of human and animal behavior. Emphasis is on central nervous system mechanisms which mediate processes such as learning and memory, language, intelligence, sleep and arousal, reward and punishmen |
| BehSci 358 | MILITARY AND SOCIETY | 3 | Miltary and Society. 3(1). Introduces sociology's foundational perspectives and focuses on a subfield in sociology known as military sociology. As such, it applies theoretical thinking and empirical findings from the social sciences to the military, bo |
| BehSci 362 | CLASS, RACE & GENDER | 3 | Beh Sci 362. Class, Race, & Gender. 3(1). Builds on foundational sociological perspectives and methodologies to define and analyze dimensions of social stratification. The course examines the central elements of class stratification--wealth, power, and pr |
| BehSci 370 | COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | This course familiarizes students with the cognitive approach to understanding human behavior which argues that human behavior can best be understood and predicted through a scientific understanding of mental activity. Topics include: perception, attent |
| BehSci 373 | INTRO/HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERIN | 3 | This course examines the process, principles, and guidelines of human factors engineering as they impact the design of systems used by people and provides an introduction to the Human Factors and Systems Design option. Emphasizes the interaction between |
| BehSci 375 | HUMAN FACTORS/AVIAT SYS ENGR | 3 | Human Factors in Aviation Systems Engineering. 3(1). This course examines human performance and human-machine design issues in military and civilian aviation systems. Students learn about human factors engineering in aviation systems and their failures |
| BehSci 380 | THEORIE OF PERSONALITY | 3 | Examines major psychological theories of personality, including analytic, humanistic, cognitive and learning approaches. Other non-traditional approaches are also considered which explain personality development from the socio-cultural perspective. Theo |
| BehSci 450 | ADVANCED TOPICS IN LEADERSHIP | 3 | BehSci 450. Advanced Topics in Leadership. 3(1). An advanced course designed to explore critical topics in leadership on a rotational basis to create a deeper and more robust understanding of the specific discipline. Particular course content and emphasis |
| BehSci 471 | ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | This advanced course examines cognitive and human performance theories and human performance theories and their applications to human machine integration in systems design. Special attention is given to the way humans perceive, understand and respond to |
| BehSci 472 | HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION | 3 | Beh Sci 472. Human-Computer Interaction. 3(1). Survey of human-computer interaction concepts, theory, and practice. An interdisciplinary approach is implemented with emphasis on usability methods and the user interaction development process. The cour |
| BehSci 480 | ADV. TOPICS/PERSONAL. & SOCIAL | 3 | BehSci 480. Advanced Topics in Personality and Social Psychology. 3(1). An advanced course designed to explore specialized topics in personality and social psychology on a rotational basis with the intent of creating a deeper and more robust understand |
| BehSci 495 | CLASS, RACE, GENDER, SEXUALITY | 3 | Behsci 495: CLASS, RACE, GENDER & SEXUALITY. 3(1). The course examines the central elements of class stratification - wealth, power, and prestige - considers theories related to dominant-subordinate group relations, provides a treatment of current social |
| BehSci 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Research or practicum in a specific area of behavioral science. Conducted on a tutorial basis. Final Paper. Prereq: Department permission |
| Biology 210 | PARADIGMS IN BIOLOGY w/LAB | 3 | This course establishes a foundation for further study in the biological sciences. It is required for biology majors, and recommended for those pursuing advanced courses in biology (e.g., cadets pursuing careers in the Medical, Dental, Nursing, and Biome |
| Biology 315 | INTRO TO BIOLOGY W/LAB | 3 | An overview of biological systems, their structure and function, and the concepts and vocabulary essential to understanding biology today. Course content includes recent biological advances ranging from genetic engineering to human health and performance |
| Biology 330 | ZOOLOGY | 3 | An integrated study of the principles of invertebrate and vertebrate zoology presented with a phylogenetic approach. Examines the behavior, ecology, morphology, physiology, reproductive biology, classification, and evolutionary relationships of animals. |
| Biology 331 | BOTANY | 3 | An integrated study of the biology of plants is presented form molecular to community levels of organization. Course content is organized into five units of the study: the plant system, plant anatomy and morphology, plant physiological ecology, plant rep |
| Biology 332 | MICROBIAL DIVERSITY | 3 | Biology 332. Microbial Diversity. 3(1). Microscopic organisms are intimately involved in our daily lives, where they produce many familiar foods and medicines, impact health, and play important roles in natural and engineered systems. This course will |
| Biology 345 | AEROSPACE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 | This course provides in-depth knowledge as to how human performance relates to the warrior and aircrew member. Specifically, it includes a survey of the physiological stresses associated with the aerospace environment. Topics include: effects of pressu |
| Biology 360 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 3 | This course provides a comprehensive examination of the cell, the fundamental unit of life. Emphasis on eukaryotic cells, cellular organization and processes, and how cell structure and activity ultimately determine structures and functions at the organi |
| Biology 363 | GENETICS | 3 | This introductory course in classical and contemporary genetics explores a variety of topics, processes, and issues, including simple (Mendelian) and complex inheritance patterns, genetic mapping, sex determination, population/evolutionary genetics, DNA/R |
| Biology 370 | HUMAN NUTRITION | 3 | Biology 370. Human Nutrition. Provide a comprehensive, thoroughly updated account of nutrition principles and their application. This course furnishes students with accurate nutrition information and teaches them how to use a critical-thinking approach |
| Biology 380 | PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY | 3 | Fundamental interrelationships between organisms and their environments, emphasizing energy flow through ecosystems, biogeochemical cycling, population dynamics, and community interactions. Emphasis is placed on how human activities affect the quality of |
| Biology 410 | ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY/SENSORY | 3 | An introduction to human sensory and locomotory systems via experimentation and dissection of the human cadaver, with dissection emphasized. The course focuses on feedback mechanisms and the integration of organ systems for voluntary control. Final Exa |
| Biology 430 | VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY | 3 | A study of evolutionary origins, adaptations, characteristics, natural history, and classification of five major vertebrate groups: Fishes, Reptiles, Amphibians, Mammals, and Birds. Final exam or project. Prereq: Biology 330. Sem hrs: 3 fall, odd ye |
| Biology 464 | MOLECULAR BIO METHODS | 3 | A practical study of the methods and techniques used in the modern molecular biology and genetic engineering laboratory. Instructor-assisted laboratory exercises with complementary lectures will focus on bacterial genetics, preparation and analysis of nu |
| Biology 480 | BIOLOGY CAPSTONE SEMINAR | 3 | The Biology Capstone Seminar emphasizes student participation in exploring a variety of current biological issues. Students are challenged to develop a deep, reflective understanding of a wide range of biological concepts as they evaluate evidence, analy |
| Biology 481 | APPLIED ECOLOGY | 3 | Lecture and laboratories that address ecology and field biology. Lecture includes biotic and abiotic inputs and controls of various ecosystems. Laboratory exercises introduce survey techniques used in field studies. Classroom and laboratory work emphasi |
| Biology 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Individual research or tutorial study in the biological sciences under the direction of a faculty member. Emphasis is on using pertinent biological literature and conducting field and laboratory research. Department permission required. Sem hrs: 3 fal |
| Chem 100 | APPLICATIONS OF CHEMISTRY I | 3 | Fundamental chemistry with emphasis on concepts underlying Air Force and other practical applications. Provides a foundation in inquiry-based learning to facilitiate the development of critical thinking skills, data driven decision making, and technical |
| Chem 110 | APPLICATONS OF CHEMISTRY II | 3 | Applications of Chemistry II. 3(2). This course applies the principles of chemistry in the development of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills as well as the scientific method in general. Chemical principles are integrated to develop comprehensio |
| Chem 200 | APPLICATIONS OF CHEMISTRY II | 3 | Chem 200. Applications of Chemistry II. A continuation of Chem 100. This course applies the principles of chemistry in the development of analysis, synthesis, evalation skills and the scientific method. Chemical principles are integrated to develop co |
| Chem 230 | INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 3 | Introduction to the fundamentals of organic chemistry. Topics include: nomenclature of organic compounds; stereochemistry; reaction mechanisms; structure and function of organic functional groups; introduction to carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and pr |
| Chem 233 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 | The scientific study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of organic compounds. Topics include classification and naming of organic compounds, sterochemistry and conformational analysis, reaction and synthesis of alcohols |
| Chem 243 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB | 3 | Experiments in the preparation, purification and identification of representative organic compounds. The lab is designed to illustrate the principles discussed in Chem 333 and develop techniques needed for the isolation, purfication, and characterization |
| Chem 325 | SPACE CHEMISTRY | 3 | This course examines the integral role chemistry plays in our efforts to effectively utilize space. Topics may include the chemical derivation of the elements found in the universe, materials science, propulsion chemistry, how the Air Force exploits the |
| Chem 333 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 | The scientific study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of organic compounds. Topics include classification and naming of organic compounds; stereochemistry and conformational analysis; reactions and synthesis of alcoho |
| Chem 335 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 | Lecture course which explores the fundamentals of chemical thermodynamics and equilibria involving gases, liquids, and solutions, the analysis of phase equilibria, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Final exam. Prereq: Chem 200. Coreq: Math 243 |
| Chem 343 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB | 3 | |
| Chem 350 | CHEMISTRY OF WEAPONS | 3 | Chem 350. Chemistry of Weapons. 3(1). The primary focus of this course is on the chemistry associated with weapons, from construction to delivery to by-products and detection as a result of delivery or destruction. Topics covered include conventional |
| Chem 381 | CHEMISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT | 3 | Discussion of the chemistry and alteration of the natural environment due to human impacts. Areas of study include atmospheric, soil, water, and industrial chemistry, environmental contaminant properties, hazardous materials, waste disposal, toxicology a |
| Chem 399 | INDEPENDENT STUDY TECHNIQUES | 1.5 | Methods and strategies for proposing, planning, and executing independent research. A very useful and strongly reocmmended lead-in, to Chem 499. Knowledge and skills gained will facilitate the initiation of research projects and improve efficiency of th |
| Chem 431 | THEORETICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTR | 3 | Theoretical approach to atomic structure, covalent bonding and molecular structures. Additional topics will include a selection from the following options: acid-base chemistry, organometallics, catalysis, bio-inorganic chemistry, and inorganic synthesis |
| Chem 433 | ADV ORGANIC CHEM | 3 | Advanced studies of chemical bonding and molecular structure, molecular orbitaltheory, aromaticity, structure-reactivity relationships, kinetics, mechanisms, and linear free energy relationships. Topics include concerted reactions; conservation of orbita |
| Chem 435 | ADV PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY | 3 | Development of molecular quantum mechanics and its application to molecular spectroscopy and chemical reaction dynamics. Topics include rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectroscopy; chemical reaction dynamics with emphasis on theoretical calculat |
| Chem 440 | POLYMER CHEMISTRY | 3 | An introduction to polymer chemistry. Lecture Topics include discussions on the interrelations between molecular and gross physical properties; polymer structure; methods of polymerization; polymer development; and Air Force applications for polymers. L |
| Chem 444 | INTEGRATED LABORATORY B | 3 | An integrated laboratory course which covers a broad range of topics which will include polymer chemistry, biochemistry, organic synthesis, physical chemistry, and analytical techniques with instrumental methods. Instrumental techniques studied include U |
| Chem 445 | ADVANCED LAB TECHNIQUES | 3 | This course is designed to enhance cadets' experience in advanced laboratory techniques in inorganic, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry. Experiments include preparation, purification, identification, and analysis of representative organometalli |
| Chem 465 | CHEMISTRY/ADVANCED MATERIALS | 3 | Chemical studies in modern and high tech materials emphasizing physical chemistry fundamentals, the interface between molecules and materials, and the development of these materials. Topics include chemical computational models, materials for energy stor |
| Chem 481 | BIOCHEMISTRY I | 3 | Chem 481. Biochemistry I. 3(1). Chemistry of living organisms emphasizing the roles played by biomacromolecules and macromolecular assemblies. Topics covered include an introduction to primary literature in biomedical research, cells and organelles, a |
| Chem 491 | BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 3 | Chem 491. Biochemistry Laboratory. 3(2). Experiments to manipulate DNA, RNA, and proteins. Techniques covered included agorose and acrylamide gel electrophoresis, recombinant DNA techniques, microbial cultrue and transformation, cell culture, and prod |
| Chem 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | The Capstone Course for all Chemistry Majors. A hands=on laboratory experience applying the culminated knowledge and skills gained in their major towards a novel research project. Individiual research using state-of-the-art equipment under the direction |
| Chinese 131 | BASIC CHINESE | 3 | |
| Chinese 221 | INTERMEDIATE CHINESE I | 3 | Refinement of grammatical and structural knowledge of target language with emphasis on accuracy in both speech and writing. Intensification of aural and reading comprehension. Student presentations and classroom discussions based on selected readings/to |
| Chinese 321 | ADVANCED CHINESE | 3 | |
| Chinese 365 | CIVILIZATION & CULTURE | 3 | Oral discussion of civilization, culture, and contemporary issues (military, political, economic) of the country or countries concerned. Discussion is in the target language and is based on selected readings in that language. Final exam, Project or Pape |
| Chinese 499 | CHINESE INDEPENDENT ST | 3 | |
| CivEngr 215 | COMP APPS FOR CIV ENGR | 3 | Application of commercially available computer based tools for solving common types of Civil Engineering problems. Mechanical drawing, using state-of-the-art computer-aided drafting (CAD) software, includes presentation and working drawings. Use of spr |
| CivEngr 330 | ELEMENTARY STRUC ANLYS | 3 | Static analysis of determinate structures. Stresses and deformations in beams, trusses, and frames. Final exam. Prereq: Engr Mech 120 and completed or enrolled in Math 245. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| CivEngr 361 | FUNDAMENTAL HYDRAULICS | 3 | Application of the principles of incompressible fluid mechanics. Topics include: fluid properties, manometry, forces on submerged bodies, open channel flow, and conduit flow. Impulse-momentum, energy methods, Hardy-Cross method for balancing flows in d |
| CivEngr 362 | INTRO TO ENVIRON ENGR | 3 | Fundamental theory and principles and preliminary design of unit operations in environmental engineering. Topics include air and water pollution, municipal and hazardous waste treatment, water chemistry, microbiology, mass balance, reactor theory and kin |
| CivEngr 369 | INTRO TO AIR POLLUTION | 3 | An in-depth introduction into air pollution covering such topics as the causes, sources and effects of air pollution. Topics include: legislative standards (ambient and source) for pollutants, regional and global air pollution issues, environmental heal |
| CivEngr 372 | BEH & ANAL OF STRUCT | 3 | Behavior and analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate beams, frames and trusses. Displacement calculations using virtual work. Analysis of indeterminate structures by consistent displacements and moment distribution. Introduction to general |
| CivEngr 390 | INTRODUCTION TO SOIL MECHANICS | 3 | Engineering properties of soils, soil classification, compaction, hydraulic conductivity, consolidation, shear strength and introduction to slope stability and foundation design. Soils laboratories with reports. Final exam. Prereq: Civ Engr 351 or dep |
| CivEngr 464 | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN | 3 | Design of a single-family residence. Uses computer-aided-design and drafting (CADD) software in developing design: site plan, functional layout, framing, energy and electrical planning, aesthetic design, landscaping, and mechanical planning. Produces s |
| CivEngr 467 | WTR TRTMNT PRINCIPLES & DESIGN | 3 | Introduction to advanced reactor analysis, including equilibrium thermodynamics, kinetics, ideal reactors, and non-ideal reactor analysis. Application of these principles to the design of water treatment unit operations, including those used for treatment |
| CivEngr 468 | WASTE FACILITIES DESGN | 3 | Design and analysis of solid and hazardous waste management systems including collection, transport, processing, resource recovery, and disposal. Hazardous waste regulations, treatment and site cleanup are addressed. Final design project consists of a c |
| CivEngr 474 | BEH & DSGN CONC MBRS | 3 | Properties of reinforced concrete. Behavior and ultimate strength design of reinforced concrete beams, slabs, columns, and footings. Design for flexure, shear, compression, bond, and anchorage. Design project. Final exam. Prereq: Completed or enroll |
| CivEngr 485 | CONSTRUC PROJECT MGT | 3 | Civ Engr 485. Construction Project Management. 3(1). This course emphasizes the methods and materials of construction as well as the management practices required to run a successful construction project. Topics include construction materials, project |
| CivEngr 491 | FOUNDATION ENGINEERING | 3 | Students design a facility foundation. Topics include site investigation, bearing capacity and settlement, analysis and design of deep and shallow foundations. Introduction to lateral earth pressures. Final design project. Prereq: Civ Engr 390. Sem h |
| CivEngr 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Individual study and research in an advanced civil engineering topic approved by the department head. Final report. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| CmsngEdu 100 | FOURTH CLASS COMMISSIONING EDU | 0 | Fourth-Class Commissioning Education 0(1). The fall semester focuses on the development of personal leadership competencies, such as mastering primary duties and personal conduct policies, building personal awareness, honing followership skills, adopting |
| CmsngEdu 200 | THIRD CLASS COMMISSIONING EDU | 0 | Third-Class Commissioning Education. 0(1). The fall semester focuses on the further development of interpersonal leadership competencies such as coaching others, teambuilding, a broader appreciation of Air Force culture and doctrine, effective communicat |
| CmsngEdu 300 | SECOND CLASS COMMISSIONING EDU | 0 | Second-Class Commissioning Education. 0(1). The fall semester focuses on the further development of interpersonal leadership competencies such as coaching others, teambuilding, a broader appreciation of Air Force culture and doctrine, effective communica |
| CmsngEdu 400 | FIRST-CLASS COMMISSIONING EDU | 0 | First Class Commissioning Education. 0(1). First class cadets continues to build on the skills developed in the previous years and point cadets towards organizational leadership competencies such as influencing element, flight, squadron, and wing policy, |
| CompSci 110 | INTRO TO COMPUTING | 3 | An introduction to principles, applications, capabilities, and limitations of computer systems. Topics include computer hardware, algorithms, information representation, networks, computer security, computers and society, system and application software, |
| CompSci 210 | INTRO TO PROGRAMMING | 3 | Introduces the fundamentals of software development as a foundation for a more advanced study of computer science. Topics include programming constructs, appropriate use of fundamental data types and class libraries, error handling using exceptions, probl |
| CompSci 211 | INTRO/PROGRAMMING SCIENTISTS | 3 | Introduces the fundamentals of software development as a foundation for solving scientific and engineering problems using computers. Topics include programming constructs, problem-solving strategies, algorithms, and data structures. Considerable attenti |
| CompSci 310 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 | This course gives cadets the computing skills necessary to solve a wide variety of problems using a computer and application software. Topics include the World Wide Web, hardware and software selection, desktop publishing, spreadsheet analysis, informati |
| CompSci 359 | PROGRAMMING PARADIGMS | 3 | An applied course studying four different programming paradigms. Imperative, Object-Oriented, Functional and Logic programming paradigms will be covered. Programming languages and specific language constructs supporting the four paradigms are covered, b |
| CompSci 426 | LANGUAGES AND MACHINES | 3 | Students will learn the theoretical foundations of computer science and apply these concepts to appropriate stages in compiler implementation. Topics include finite automata, formal language theory, grammars, scanners, parsing techniques, code generation |
| CompSci 431 | CRYPTOGRAPHY | 3 | Introduces the principles of cryptography and number theory. Topics include: primes, random numbers, modular arithmetic, discrete logarithms, symmetric encryption, public key encryption, key management, hash functions, digital signatures, authentication |
| CompSci 438 | COMP SEC/INFO WARFARE | 3 | An introduction to the technical aspects of Information Warfare. Emphasis is on how computer systems and networks are secured in order to protect them from an Information Warfare attack. Topics include Viruses, Worms, Hacking, Phreaking, authentication, |
| CompSci 453 | SOFTWARE ENGR I | 3 | This is the first course of a two-semester capstone sequence for Computer Science majors. Students learn about issues related to developing large software systems. Topics include software development process lifecycles, software project management, confi |
| CompSci 483 | OPERATING SYSTEMS | 3 | Examines the design and implementation of programs that manage hardware resources and provide abstract interfaces for hardware control. Topics include resource allocation, synchronization primitives, virtual memory, information protection, performance me |
| CompSci 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Individual study and research supervised by a faculty member. Topic established with the department head. Final report. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| ECE 231 | ELECTRIC CIRCUITS/SYST | 3 | An introduction to circuit analysis and system design. Topics include circuit models of electrical devices and systems, nodal and mesh analysis, Thévenin and Norton equivalent circuits, operational amplifier circuits, transient response of first-order ci |
| ECE 315 | PRINCIPLES/AF ELECTRONIC SYS | 3 | An introduction to electrical and computer engineering principles applied to Air Force electronic systems through signal analysis and electronic system design and evaluation. Topics include signal representation, the realization of digital and analog sys |
| ECE 321 | ELECTRONICS I | 3 | An introduction to semiconductor electronics. Covers qualitative and quantitative analysis of semiconductor devices with emphasis on the diode and transistor. Includes modeling, analysis and design of basic electronic circuits employing these devices. |
| ECE 332 | ELECTRIC CIRCUITS & SYSTEMS II | 3 | A continuation of circuit analysis and systems design. Topics include transient response of second-order circuits, Laplace transform techniques in circuit analysis, analog, filter design, and two-port networks. Final exam. Prereq: ECE 231. Sem hrs: 3 |
| ECE 382 | MICROCOMP PROGRAMMING | 3 | Provides a broad-base understanding of microcontroller systems. The microcontroller principles presented provide a foundation that can be used in other courses to simplify (in some cases, substantially) projects. Includes design, application, interfacin |
| ECE 434 | D-T SIGNALS & SYSTEMS | 3 | An introduction to digital signal processing. Topics include classical solutions to linear difference equations, the z-transform, digital filter design, quantization effects of Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog converters, frequency analysis of dec |
| ECE 444 | APPLIED FIELD THEORY | 3 | Topics include antennas, fiber optics, scattering, fourier optics, radiowave propagation, radar cross-section, and numerical methods. The analysis and design of practical systems is emphasized. A few lessons are reserved for current state-of-the-art top |
| ECE 446 | APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS | 3 | ECE 446. Applied Communications Systems. 3(1). An introduction to modern electronic communications systems with application in satellite communications. The performance of various analog and digital modulation and detection methods are analyzed. Coverage |
| ECE 447 | COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS | 3 | An introduction to modern electrical communications. The performance of various modulation and detection methods for both analog and digital systems are analyzed. Coverage includes theory of operation, effects of random noise, bandwidth and other commun |
| ECE 463 | CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECT I | 3 | First course in the two-semester capstone design sequence for Electrical Engineering majors. Presents contemporary methods essential to design, planning, and execution of complex electrical and computer engineering projects. Includes instruction in cont |
| ECE 472 | INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS FUNDAM | 3 | ECE 472. Instrumentaiton System Fundamentals. 3(1). Introduction to instrumentation components. Analysis and design of advanced amplifier circuits, including Schmitt-trigger, waveform generators, instrumenation amplifiers, and active filters. Discussion a |
| ECE 473 | INTRO CMOS VLSI CIRC | 3 | Introduction to design of Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits in silicon Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology. Course includes discussion of the CMOS fabrication technology, combinational and sequential logic structures, anal |
| ECE 484 | MICROCOMP SYS DESGN II | 3 | This course is the culmination of the Computer Systems Area of Study design sequence using microprocessors. Students investigate advanced peripheral interfacing techniques, advanced memory systems, advanced bus features, coprocessors, serial communicatio |
| ECE 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Individual study and research in an engineering design topic approved by the department head. Final paper and oral report. Prereq: Dept permission. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| Econ 201 | INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS | 3 | Econ 201. Introduction to Economics. 3(1). Introduces the economic way of thinking so that graduates can understand the world around them in economic terms, and apply economic concepts to the challenges they will face as Air Force officers. The course |
| Econ 301 | US/WORLD MACROECONOMIC | 3 | Econ 301. Macroeconomic Principles for the U.S. and the World. 3(1). Foundations of key macroeconomic principles for non-majors. Examination of a nation's economy at the aggregate level. Analytical models are developed and applied to real-world event |
| Econ 332 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 | Foundations of key microeconomic principles. In-depth analysis of the creation and distribution of goods and services through the supply and demand model and the function of price in a market economy. Includes an in-depth study of production, costs, and |
| Econ 351 | COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS | 3 | An examination of the world's major economic systems including capitalism, market socialism, and planned socialism. These systems will be examined through a critical analysis of the theoretical literature and case studies. Areas of study include the Un |
| Econ 355 | PRINCIPLES/MACROECONOM | 3 | Foundations of key macroeconomic principles. Analysis of the macroeconomics of a nation at an aggregate level. Analytical models are developed and used to analyze the impacts of alternative government economic policies. Topics include inflation, unempl |
| Econ 377 | FINANCIAL MARKETS | 3 | An introduction to and analysis of how the financial markets allocate personal and corporate resources in a modern capitalistic economy. Specific emphasis is placed on the characteristics, valuations, and functions of the various financial instruments tr |
| Econ 447 | QUANTITATIVE ECONOMIC METHODS | 3 | Analysis of economic problems through statistical and mathematical methods and the use of quantitative models. Final exam. Prereq: Econ 221. Sem hrs: 3 fall. |
| Econ 450 | INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS | 3 | This course covers several main concepts and methods of international economics, such as: the gains from and patterns of trade; motives, methods, and consequences of protectionism; and international finance. Final exam or final project. Prereq: Econ 3 |
| Econ 465 | INTRO TO ECONOMETRICS | 3 | Application of statistical tools to economic data, concentrating on methodology, econometric model building, and statistical inference. Final exam. Prereq: Math 356. Sem hrs: 3 fall. |
| Econ 473 | PUBLIC FINANCE | 3 | Economics of the government sector, with emphasis on public goods, taxation, fiscal policy, and government regulation. Final exam or final report. Prereq: Econ 333 or department permission. Sem hrs: 3 fall. |
| Econ 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Tutorial investigation of a specific area of economics. Final report. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| English 109 | ACADEMIC COMM FOR ESL | 3 | Introduction to academic reading and writing for English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Frequent writing assignments emphasize writing for the various academic communities. Emphasis on the rhetorical, syntactical, and grammatical conventions of wr |
| English 111 | INTRO/COMPOSITION & RESEARCH | 3 | Teaches the fundamentals of sound writign and rhetorical practices. Introduces students to methods and resources for academic research. Provides instruction and practice in the presentation, integration, and documentation of researched material. Establish |
| English 211 | LANGUAGE, LITERATURE & LDRSHP | 3 | Language, Literature, and Leadership: Advanced Writing & Speaking. 3(1). Building on English 111 and 211, this capstone course focuses on the moral and intellectual aspects of war as expressed in the literature of our profession: biographical, autobio |
| English 340 | TECH WRITING & COMMUNICATION | 3 | Technical Writing and Communication. 3(1). Covers the principles of organizing, developing, and writing technical information. Teaches the technical writing conventions such as headings, illustrations, style, rhetorical patterns, and tone common to scient |
| English 341 | LITERARY CRITICISM | 3 | Introduces the theory and practice of literary criticism. Concentrates on major critical approaches, applying them to representative literature and showing how they lead the reader to deeper understanding and satisfaction from the work of art. Final exam |
| English 353 | SHAKESPEARE | 3 | Intensive study of Shakespeare's poetry and major plays within the cultural and historical perspectives of Renaissance England. Cadets attend a stage production of one play when available. Designed for cadets in any major. Final exam. Prereq: English |
| English 360 | CLASSICAL MASTERPIECES | 3 | A study of influential genres of the Classical tradition, including epic, drama, and history. Authors have included Homer, Sophocles, Aristophanes, Thucydides, Virgil, Tacitus, and Dante. Key concepts to be studied include the role of the hero, the natu |
| English 365 | TELEVISION PRODUCTION & PERFOR | 3 | Examines and uses the fundamentals of television production including: directing, writing, and operating the various pieces of equipment necessary for producing television programs. Students produce, write, direct, and perform in the weekly "Blue Tube" |
| English 370 | SPEECH COMMUNICATION | 3 | Considers selected topics in advanced speech communication through informative and persuasive speaking. Frequent speaking assignments. No final exam. Prereq: English 211. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| English 375 | CREATIVE WRITING | 3 | Creative Writing. 3(1). Examines techniques of creative writing. In a workshop atmosphere, students experiment with writing, focusing generally on a specific form such as the short story, personal essay, or poetry. The student's own work becomes the focus |
| English 380 | RACE, GENDER, CLASS & CULTURE | 3 | English 380. TOPICS IN RACE, GENDER, CLASS, AND CULTURE. 3(1). Topics in literature, communication theory, linguistics, and rhetoric. The course explores issues relating to class, gener, and culture, including international and interdisciplinary topic |
| English 383 | LITERATURE & SCIENCE | 3 | Considers the interrelationships among science, technology, and literature--non-speculative and speculative, science fact and science fiction. Eclectic in topical coverage, the course examines both the impact of science on literature and the impact of lit |
| English 385 | CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE | 3 | Contemporary Literature. 3(1). A seminar approach study of literature written in the present and recent past--within the lifetimes of students enrolled in the course. Several genres may be offered; novels, short fiction, poetry, memoir, personal essay, cr |
| English 390 | SECOND CLASS SEMINAR | 3 | Second Class Seminar. A focused survey course, taught seminar style, covering a literary period, literary genre, or major author. The course will rotate periods over a four semester cycle. The periods will be fixed as: Medieval and/or Renaissance; Res |
| English 411 | LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, & LDRSHP | 3 | Language, Literature, and Leadership: Advanced Writing & Speaking. 3(1). Building on English 111 and 211, this capstone course focuses on the moral and intellectual aspects of war as espressed in the literature of our profession: biographical, autobi |
| English 461 | ENGL LIT I:BEGIN/ROMAN | 3 | A survey of English poetry, drama, and prose of such authors as Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, Swift, Fielding, and Johnson. Final exam. Prereq: English 111. Sem hrs: 3 fall. |
| English 470 | AMERICAN LITERATURE: INTRO. | 3 | An introduction to American fiction, poetry, drama, and
prose. Representative authors might
include Bradstreet, Melville, Dickinson, Douglass, Twain, Faulkner,
Hemingway, and Morrison. Final
exam. Prereq: English 111. Sem hrs:
3 fall or spring. CCP |
| English 484 | LITERATURE OF WAR | 3 | Explores the treatment of war and issues related to military conflict in literature and other arts. Typical approaches are topical (The Warrior as Hero), cultural (American War Literature), or historical (Literature of the Vietnam War). Final exam. Pre |
| English 490 | FIRST CLASS SEMINAR | 3 | An intensive seminar covering a literary period, literary genre, or major author. Representative examples are "Coleridge and His Contemporaries," "The Victorian Age," and "American Literature Between the World Wars." Examples of literary genre include |
| English 495 | COMMON GROUND: AMERICAN IDENT | 3 | English 495: Common Ground: American Identity in literature of
the Environment 3(1). Place pervades literature, not only as a location but as a force that shapes our values, relationships, and decisions. How has the physical landscape, and our representat |
| English 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Study and research in literature, composition, or creative writing for students who have demonstrated their ability for advanced study in regularly offered enrichment courses and for whom an appropriate enrichment course does not exist. Topics and meetin |
| Engr 101 | INTRO TO AIR FORCE ENGINEERING | 3 | Introduces the USAFA engineering disciplines in the context of the engineering design process. Cadets will work in teams, guided by the engineering method (an integrated decsion-making process) and the system-design approach, to create solutions to real |
| Engr 311 | ELECTRICAL POWER SYS | 3 | Applications of the principles of energy conversion to electrical power systems. Generation, transmission, distribution and use of electrical energy in ground- and aircraft-based systems. Topics include single phase and three phase AC power, single and |
| Engr 341 | LINEAR SYS ANAL/DSGN | 3 | Analysis and design of linear systems. Includes modeling of electrical and mechanical systems; characterization of physical systems using linear, constant-coefficient differential equations and state-space models; Convolution using Laplace and Fourier Tra |
| Engr 443 | ADV. CONTROL THEORY & DESIGN | 3 | Advanced Control Theory and Design. 3(1). Introduction to advanced control techniques. Topics include state-space fundamentals, state feedback control, optimal control methods, estimation theory, and non-linear controls topics. Methods are applied to |
| EngrMech 220 | FUNDAMENTALS OF MECHANICS | 3 | |
| EngrMech 305 | ENGINEERING TOOLS SEMINAR | 0 | Engr Mech 305. Engineering tools seminar. 1(0). A junior-level seminar course designed to help Engineering Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering majors transition into the degree-granting program. Content includes essential skills required for success |
| EngrMech 320 | DYNAMICS | 3 | Kinematic and kinetic analysis of particles and rigid bodies, as well as an introduction to mechanical vibrations of simple systems. Topics include kinematics in 2- and 3-dimensions using Cartesian, path, and polar coordinates; kinetics using force-mass-a |
| EngrMech 330 | MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES | 3 | EngrMech 330. Mechanics of Deformable Bodies. 3(1). Axial loading. Statically indeterminate structures. Beam theory: shear and moment diagrams, stress and deflection. Transformation of stress and strain, Mohr's circle. Introduction to failure theo |
| EngrMech 350 | MECH BEHAVIOR/MATERIAL | 3 | Behavior of materials under simple axial, biaxial and triaxial states of stress. Micromechanisms of elastic and inelastic deformation and strengthening mechanisms. Introduction to linear elastic fracture mechanics. Fatigue failure theories and fatigue |
| EngrMech 405 | ENGINEERING SEMINAR | 1 | Engrmech 305. Engeineering Tools Seminar. 1(1). A junior-level seminar course designed to help MechEngr majors transition into the degree-granting program. Content includes industrial design and fabrication and essential skills required for success in the |
| EngrMech 431 | INTRO FINITE ELEM ANAL | 3 | Analysis and design of truss, frame, shell and solid structures using the direct stiffness and energy formulation methods. Topics indlue: theoretical development of elementary finite elements and models, thermal and dynamic structural analysis, and comp |
| EngrMech 440 | PHYSICAL METALLURGY | 3 | Physical metallurgy related to properties of engineering metals. Study of crystal structure and imperfections, diffusion, thermodynamics, phases and phase transformations, and material processing and how each alters material properties. Discussion of sp |
| EngrMech 450 | AEROSPACE COMP MATRL | 3 | Introduction to select advanced aerospace materials. Topics covered include: mechanical behavior, design and analysis, processing, testing, inspection and repair of resin-matrix composite materials, and processing and application of metal-matrix and cera |
| EngrMech 460 | EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS | 3 | Introduction to experimental measurements and their role in the mechanical design process. Includes theory and application of static and dynamic instrumentation to include: strain, vibration, temperature, and pressure transducers. Hands-on laboratory e |
| ExtProg 917 | INTRAMURALS/GROUPS 1/2 | 0 | Excusal code to block out M7 for intramural time for Cadet Groups 1 and 2 |
| ExtProg 927 | INTRAMURALS/GROUPS 3/4 | 0 | Excusal code to block out T7 for intramural time for Cadet Groups 3 and 4. |
| FYE 101 | FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (FALL) | 1 | |
| FineArt 358 | MUSIC IN HISTORY | 3 | Music in History. 3(1). Survey of music in the Western world and a study of basic elements, forms, and styles in representative works by major composers. Emphasis on listening, understanding, and appreciation. Knowledge or talent in music is not required. |
| FineArt 359 | INTRO. TO DRAWING & DESIGN | 3 | Introduction to Drawing and Design. 3(1). This course is the first for students with no practical art experience. Students with previous high school drawing experience and those already proficient in drawing should enroll instead in Fine Art 464, Painting |
| FineArt 375 | INTRO TO FILM STUDIES | 3 | Introduction to Film Studies. 3(1). A structured introduction to cinema and/or cinema history. Course will take a thematic or chronological approach to the study of film as art form, with attention to film-making techniques, narration, forms of genre, and |
| FineArt 463 | 3-D STUDIO ART: CLAY & SCULPT | 3 | Fine Art 463. 3-D Studio Art: Clay and Sculpture. 3(1). An introductory course in practical 3-D processes in art. Students will plan and create projects using a variety of sculptural materials thta may include: wire, wood, clay, plaster, and other m |
| FineArt 495 | PHOTO, ART, AND VISUAL CULTURE | 3 | Fine Art 495. Photography, Art, and Visual Culture. 3(2). This course will explore the dominant themes in photography and art from the early 1900¿s to the present time. Selected images will be case studies for political documentary, social realist expr |
| FineArt 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Independent study in art or music. Subject and meetings arranged with the instructor. No final exam. Prereq: For visual art, one of the visual arts courses and department approval; for music, Fine Art 458 and instructor permission. Sem hrs: 3 fall o |
| ForArStu 420 | MODEL OAS | 3 | Inter-departmental, inter-disciplinary seminar on contemporary issues in Latin America, preparing Foreign Area Studies majors for regional or national-level competitions of the MOAS. Specialists from various departments introduce historical, geographical |
| ForArStu 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | |
| French 131 | BASIC FRENCH | 3 | |
| French 221 | INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I | 3 | Refinement of grammatical and structural knowledge of target language with emphasis on accuracy in both speech and writing. Intensification of aural and reading comprehension. Student presentations and classroom discussions based on selected readings/to |
| French 321 | ADVANCED FRENCH | 3 | A capstone skills development course designed to enhance the students' ability to register a base proficiency on DoD proficiency examinations. Intensive practice in speaking, listening, and reading. Final exam. Prereq: For Lang 223 or department permis |
| French 372 | FRANCOPHONE CULTURES | 3 | Course taught in French on the Francophone movement and the cultures of selected French-speaking countries/regions other than France. In combination with faculty presentations and guidance, cadets will cooperatively research and discuss various French-sp |
| French 491 | FRENCH ADV READINGS | 3 | Language program with primary emphasis on the development of advanced foreign language reading skills via a variety of media. All classes will be conducted in the target language. All assignments will be completed in the target language. Final exam, Pro |
| French 499 | FRENCH INDEPENDENT STU | 3 | |
| Geo 310 | GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION ANALYS | 3 | This course prepares cadets with the basic tools necessary to make decisions with geographic (geospatial) information. The course introduces data sources and collection techniques (e.g., use of remote sensing and GPS). Cadets will learn methods to trans |
| Geo 351 | INTRO TO PHYSICAL GEOG | 3 | The study of the Earth System (Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and Lithosphere). Focuses on the spatial distributions within the system, the use of maps to explain the distributions, origins and processes shaping the Earth¿s surface, and the influenc |
| Geo 370 | POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY | 3 | Analysis of the significant influence geography exerts on military operations, war, and national security. Examines how the physical, cultural, political, and economic dimensions of geography and meteorology affect the planning and execution of today's m |
| Geo 382 | REMOTE SENSING & IMAGERY ANALY | 3 | Mechanisms for exploiting the electromagnetic radiation spectrum are investigated using particle and wave theory equations. Digital image processing techniques are presented and applied using the Applied Geography Laboratory facilities and raster data fr |
| Geo 410 | ADVANCED GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS | 3 | Geog 410. Advanced Geospatial Analysis. 3(1). This course equips students with advanced analytical skills to understand and resolve complex geospatial skills to understand and resolve complex geospatial problems. Discussion and projects will integrate |
| Geo 471 | GEOGRPHAY OF THE AMERICAS | 3 | Geographic analysis of the physical and cultural landscapes of North, Middle, and South America. Focuses on the regional distribution of resources and land uses, economic structure, industrial development, settlement patterns, demographics and other popu |
| German 131 | BASIC GERMAN | 3 | |
| German 221 | INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I | 3 | Refinement of grammatical and structural knowledge of target language with emphasis on accuracy in both speech and writing. Intensification of aural and reading comprehension. Student presentations and classroom discussions based on selected readings/to |
| German 321 | ADVANCED GERMAN | 3 | A capstone skills development course designed to enhance the students' ability to register a base proficiency on DoD proficiency examinations. Intensive practice in speaking, listening, and reading. Final exam. Prereq: For Lang 223 or department permis |
| German 365 | CIVILIZATION & CULTURE | 3 | Oral discussion of civilization, culture, and contemporary issues (military, political, economic) of the country or countries concerned. Discussion is in the target language and is based on selected readings in that language. Final exam, Project or Pape |
| German 376 | INTRO TO LITERATURE | 3 | Survey of important writers, their works, and influences on their societies. Students are provided cultural insights through literature. Discussions are conducted in the target language and based on selected literary works ranging from early times to co |
| German 491 | GERMAN ADV READINGS | 3 | Language program with primary emphasis on the development of advanced foreign language reading skills via a variety of media. All classes will be conducted in the target language. All assignments will be completed in the target language. Final exam, Pr |
| German 499 | GERMAN INDEPENDENT STU | 3 | |
| History 100 | INTRO TO MILITARY HISTORY | 3 | Survey of the history of Western warfare from the age of gunpowder to the present. Concentrates on the evolving methods and theories of warfare in Europe and the United States. Emphasized how political, social, economic, abd technological factors have com |
| History 302 | INTRO TO MILITARY HISTORY | 3 | Introduction to Military History. 3(1). Survey of the history of Western warfare from the age of gunpowder to the present. Concentrates on the evolving methods and theories of warfare in Europe and the United States. Emphasizes how political, social, |
| History 330 | HISTORIOG/METHODOLOGY | 3 | A history practicum which examines the history of historical writing and enables cadets to improve their research and presentation skills. This course surveys the "Makers of the Past," historians who shape current views of who and what we are as individua |
| History 336 | HIST AMERICAN SOUTH | 3 | Examines the special contributions of the South to the evolution of the United States, and analyzes the major themes of Southern History in the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Emphasis will be placed on understanding ideas and values, es |
| History 339 | THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR | 3 | A multidimensional examination of the causes, conduct, and legacy of the American Civil War. An in-depth analysis of southern sectionalism will lead into a comprehensive discussion of all aspects of the war itself: military, economic, cultural, social, p |
| History 340 | HIST/COLONIAL LAT AMER | 3 | Examines the Native American, Iberian, and African origins of colonial civilization, with special emphasis on the colonial society that evolved after the Spanish and Portuguese conquests. Students will examine the nature of pre-Colombian societies, colon |
| History 342 | HIST./TRADITIONAL ASIA | 3 | What makes the traditional East Asian world view so different from the Western world view? Find out by examining the intellectual foundations, the evolution of the social, economic and political structures, and resplendent culture of East Asia from the l |
| History 344 | FOUNDATIONS/EUR. HIST. | 3 | How did the European continent rise from being a cultural and intellectual backwater to become a political and military powerhouse which eventually extended its influence across the globe? What powerful connections link the ancient world with the present |
| History 346 | HISTORY OF RUSSIA | 3 | Survey of Russian domestic and inner Eurasian domestic and foreign affairs from the ninth century to 1917. Emphasis on the ways in which Eastern, Western, and native influences promoted continuity within the Tsarist Russian state, to include: autocracy, |
| History 351 | FOUNDATIONS/MOD AMER | 3 | Examines the political, intellectual, social, and economic origins and development of the United States from the first settlements through the Reconstruction period (1877). Emphasizes the importance of the colonial experience, the Revolution, the nationa |
| History 352 | HISTORY OF MODERN AMER | 3 | Continues the examination of the political, intellectual, social, and economic development of the United States from the late nineteenth century to the present. Concentrates on the growth of the United States as a major economic and political power. Spe |
| History 361 | GENESIS OF FLIGHT THROUGH WWII | 3 | Genesis of Flight through World War Two. 3(1). History of the air weapon with primary emphasis on leadership and tactics as they evolved prior to 1947. Covers global development of military airpower, stressing the constant interplay among personalities |
| History 363 | UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE | 3 | Surveys the evolution, theory, and practice of insurgent and revolutionary warfare throughout the world from the seventeenth century to the present. Special attention is given to Southeast Asia. Examines counterinsurgency operations in various areas and |
| History 373 | HIST/SUB-SAHAR AFRICA | 3 | History 373: History of Sub-Saharan Africa. 3(1). A survey of Sub-Saharan African history, the course will essentially answer the question, "why is Sub-Saharan AFrida the way it is today," by focusing on three eras--the pre-colonial periiod, the coloni |
| History 374 | FOUND OF MDLE EAST HIS | 3 | Introductory historical survey of early civilizations in the Middle East and North Africa from the dawn of civilization to the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire in 1453. Emphasis on the classical empires of the Near East, developments and cont |
| History 383 | MILITARY HISTORY: MIDDLE EAST | 3 | World Military History: MIDDLE EAST. 3(1). Topics in World Military History: MIDDLE EAST:: 3(1). A survey of the military hisotry of the Middle East. Examines the evolution of warfare in the respective regions, including the political, economic, an |
| History 457 | HIST OF MIL THOUGHT | 3 | Historical investigation of the ideas of selected major military thinkers from the time of Machiavelli to the present. Emphasis is on those writers whose impact on evolving strategy and doctrine, whether on land, sea or in the air, has been most far-reach |
| History 495 | HISTORY OF AMERICAN SPORT | 3 | hISTORY 495: History of American Sport. 3(1). Allow students to appreciate the emergence of sport as a significant, distinct institution in American life and culture. The course will define ¿Sport¿ and other terms such as play, games, recreation, and l |
| History 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Reading and research in any recognized area of historical study. Areas selected by instructor depend on student interest. Research paper or intensive reading program with written analysis of assigned works. Prereq: Department permission, min |
| Hum 400 | INTDIV HONORS SEMINAR | 3 | A seminar focused on the history of Western Civilization, through literature, the arts, and philosophy. Related topics include the history of law and history of science, and their impact on trends in the humanities. This approach is invaluable for enhan |
| Hum 402 | SCHOLARSHIP STUDIES | 2 | UK Scholarship Preparation. Interdisciplinary course designed to prepare cadets for the rigors of Rhodes, Marshall, Gates, and Churchill scholarship application processes. Focus is on refining leadership skills, increasing awareness, and developing inte |
| Hum 461 | RUSSIAN LITERATURE | 3 | A study of representative Russian authors (such as Pushkin, Chekhov, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Sholokhov, Pasternak, and Solzhenytsyn) in their historical and cultural setting and their impact on the shaping of the national character of the Russian people. Fin |
| Hum 463 | FAR EASTERN LITERATURE | 3 | An historical survey and analysis of major literary works of the Far East with emphasis on China and Japan. Final exam. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| Japanese 131 | BASIC JAPANESE | 3 | Basic foreign language study with emphasis on comprehension, communicative skills, and structure. Introduction of contemporary culture and civilization of language studied. Language Learning Center (LLC) supplements classroom instruction. Students are p |
| Japanese 221 | INTERMED JAPANESE I | 3 | Refinement of grammatical and structural knowledge of target language with emphasis on accuracy in both speech and writing. Intensification of aural and reading comprehension. Student presentations and classroom discussions based on selected readings/to |
| Japanese 223 | INTERMED JAPANESE III | 3 | |
| Japanese 321 | ADVANCED JAPANESE | 3 | |
| Japanese 365 | CIVILIZATION & CULTURE | 3 | Oral discussion of civilization, culture, and contemporary issues (military, political, economic) of the country or countries concerned. Discussion is in the target language and is based on selected readings in that language. Final exam, Project or Pape |
| Japanese 376 | INTRO TO LIT (JAPAN) | 3 | Survey of important writers, their works, and influences on their societies. Students are provided cultural insights through literature. Discussions are conducted in the target language and based on selected literary works ranging from early times to co |
| Japanese 492 | JAPANESE AFA PREP | 1 | Language program with primary emphasis on the development of specific/required language skills and an examination of current cultural, military and political issues. All classes will be conducted in the target language. All assignments will be completed |
| Japanese 499 | JAPANESE INDEPENDENT S | 3 | |
| Law 220 | LAW/AIR FORCE OFFICERS | 3 | A core course introducing cadets to the legal knowledge and skills they will need as Air Force officers and educated citizens. The course examines the nature of law and its role in American society and the military; provides an overview of the American a |
| Law 221 | LEGAL RESEARCH/WRITING | 3 | Following an introduction to the fundamentals of legal research and legal reasoning, students will do various exercises intended to enhance research skills, hone the ability to recognize and articulate legal issues, foster critical analysis and promote ef |
| Law 331 | CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | 3 | This course examines selected crimes and defenses and focuses on how and why selected constitutional rights constrain the government and protect individual liberties in the context of criminal law and procedure. Skills emphasized include critical thinkin |
| Law 340 | BUSINESS LAW | 3 | An in depth study of law governing commerce and business organizations in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on contracts, formation of business organizations and laws which regulate the workplace environment. Final exam or final report. Prereq |
| Law 361 | LAW OF ARMED CONFLICT | 3 | Modern Application of the Law of Armed Conflict - This course provides a detailed overview of the modern requirements and restrictions on military operations, with particular emphasis on combat operations between military forces. The legal framework that |
| Law 421 | LAW FOR COMMANDERS | 3 | Law 421. Law for Commanders. This course is more than just a continuation and expansion of Law 220, Law for Air Force Officers. Focus is on using real-world scenarios to help students think like a commander who has respect for the rule of law, knows how t |
| Law 456 | NATIONAL SECURITY LAW | 3 | Law 456. National Security Law. 3(1). This course offers an examination of the domestic and international legal authority affecting U.S. National security matters and the command and control of the key instruments of national security, focusing on the |
| Law 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Study and research in a legal topic or topics of choice for students who have demonstrated their ability for advanced study in regularly offered enrichment courses. Topics and meetings arranged with the instructor. Final report or reports. Consideratio |
| MSS 200 | MILITARY THEORY & STRATEGY | 3 | |
| MSS 379 | RESEARCH METHODS | 3 | Provides a focused introduction to research methods with specific applications to the field of Military Strategic Studies. This course lays the foundation for a range of qualitative and quantitative research designs, tools, processes and resources to ana |
| MSS 402 | APPLICATIONS IN MILITARY INNOV | 3 | Provides no opportunity for design, development and implementation of scenario-based simulation to evaluate theoretical, strategic, or operational concepts in one of the DFMI Resarch aned Learning laboratories (Air Warfare Laboratory, Space Operations Edu |
| MSS 410 | ADV STUDIES/CONTEMP. JOINT OPS | 3 | MSS 410. Advanced Studies in Contemporary Joint Operations. 3(1). This course evaluates strategies, cultures, organizations, technologies,doctrines and capabilities of all U.S. military services across the operational domains. Discussions include the N |
| MSS 415 | CONTEMP JOINT OPS: STRATEGY | 3 | MSS 415. Contemporary Joint Operations: Strategy in Regional Contexts. 3(1). This seminar course focuses on strategic military assumptions, processes, and interactions across and within regions of interest to the United States military. Cadets evaluate c |
| MSS 416 | STRATEGY IN REGIONAL CONTEXTS | 3 | MSS 416. Contemporary Joing Operations: Strategy in Regional Contexts. 3(1). This seminar course focuses on strategic military assumptions, processes, and interactions across and within U.S. military operational domains. Within the context of contemporary |
| MSS 462 | MILITARY INNOVATION & TRANSFOR | 3 | MSS 462. MILITARY INNOVATION & TRANSFORMATION. 3(1). Military strategy, operations, and theory reflect efforts to shape institutions, ideas, and organizations. Armed forces are involved in various processes of invention, innovation, and potentially tran |
| MSS 463 | IRREG. WARFARE & ARMED GROUPS | 3 | Irregular Warfare and Armed Groups. 3(1). MSS 463 examines the challenges armed groups employing irregular statregies pose to the US and its allies. Cadets will explore and evaluate alternative approaches for meeting those diverse threats and consider fra |
| MSS 465 | INTEGR. OPS/AIR, SPACE & CYBER | 3 | Integrating Operations in Air, Space and Cyberspace. 3(1). A laboratory-intensive course in which cadets strategize, plan and adaptively execute Air Force operations. Cadets examine air, space, and cyberspace missions, various weapon and sensor platforms, |
| MSS 494 | MILIT STRATEGIES OF AFRICA | 3 | Military Strategies of Africa. 3(1). Seminar focused on strategic military assumptions, processes, and interactions in the region. Comprehend current and emerging operatoinal enviornments in the United States, Africa Command (USAFRICOM) Area of Respons |
| MSS 496 | MIL. STRATEGIES/W.&CENTRAL ASI | 3 | Military Strageies of Western and Central Asia. Seminar focused on strategic military assumptions, processes, and interactions in the region. Comprehend current and emerging operational environments in the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) Area |
| MSS 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Individual study and/or research under the direction of a 34th Education Group instructor. No final. Prereq: Department permission. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring |
| Math 130 | BASIC MATH - ALGEBRA | 3 | This course sis designed to help reinforce algebraic and trigonometric skills necessary for success in the technical core. Basic graphing, algebraic manipulation, and trigonometric calculations are covered. This course may be used as an Academy option t |
| Math 141 | CALCULUS I | 3 | The study of differential calculus. Topics include functions and their applications to physical systems; limits and continuity; vectors and vector arithmetic; a formal treatment of derivatives; numeric estimation of derivatives at a point; basic different |
| Math 142 | CALCULUS II | 3 | |
| Math 152 | ADVANCED PLACED CALCULUS II | 3 | Integral calculus for advanced-placed fourth-class cadets. Content is similar to Math 142, but with more indepth study of concepts or applications. Final exam. Prereq: C4C standing and qualifying performance on DFMS placement exam. Sem hrs: 3 fall. |
| Math 243 | CALCULUS III | 3 | Math 245. Multivariate calculus. Topics include solid analytical geomety to include lines, planes, and surfaces in 3-space; vector functions, partial differentiation, and directional derivatives; maxima and minima in multiple dimensions and the method o |
| Math 245 | DIFF EQUA & MATRICES | 3 | Math 245. Differential Equations and Matrices. 3(1). Modeling with and analysis of first order and second order linear ordinary differential equations as well as modeling with and analysis of systems of ordinary differential equations. Solution techni |
| Math 253 | ADVANCED PLACED CALCULUS III | 3 | Math 253. Advanced Placed Calculus III. 3(1). A more intense study of multivariate calculus for advanced-placed fourth-classmen. Content is similar to Math 243. Additional emphasis is placed on mathematical and physical applications in preparation fo |
| Math 300 | PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS | 3 | Topics include descriptive statistics, emphasizing graphical displays; basic probability and probability distributions; sampling distribution of the mean and Central Limit Theorem; statistical inference including confidence intervals and hypothesis testin |
| Math 320 | FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS | 3 | Math 320. Foundations of Mathematics. 3(1). Course emphasizes exploration, conjecture, methods of proof, ability to read, write, speak, and think in mathematical terms. Includes an introduction to the theory of sets, relations, and functions. Topics |
| Math 342 | NUMERICAL ANALYSIS | 3 | An introductory numerical analysis course. Specific topics include Specific topics include roundoff, truncation, and propagated error; root finding; fixed point iteration; interpolating polynomials; and numerical differentiation andintegration. The appr |
| Math 346 | ENGINEERING MATH | 3 | Provides advanced mathematical concepts and skills necessary for technical disciplines. Topics include differential and integral vector calculus (surface integrals, flux, Divergence Theorem, Stokes' Theorem), Fourier series, orthogonal functions, and par |
| Math 356 | PROB/STATS:ENGR/SCI | 3 | Topics include classical discrete and continuous probability distributions; generalized univariate and bivariate distributions with associated joint, conditional, and marginal distributions; expectations of random variables; Central Limit Theorem with app |
| Math 366 | REAL ANALYSIS I | 3 | A theoretical study of functions of one variable focused on proving results related to concepts first introduced in differential and integral calculus. This course is an essential prerequisite for graduate work in mathematical analysis, differential equa |
| Math 377 | ADVANCED PROBABILITY | 3 | Advanced Probability. 3(1). Topics include probability fundamentals, discrete and continous random variables, single and multivariate probability distributions, functions of random variables, sampling distributions and the Central Limit Theorem. This co |
| Math 420 | MATHEMATICS CAPSTONE I | 3 | The first semester of the mathematics capstone experience. Students will decide on a topic of independent research in or related to the mathematical sciences and begin work with a faculty advisor. Significant progress toward a thesis will be made during |
| Math 465 | MODERN ALGEBRA | 3 | A valuable course for cadets intending to pursue graduate work in mathematics or its applications. Focuses on the study of algebraic structures and functions between these structures. Topics include: cyclic groups, permutation groups, normal subgroups a |
| Math 469 | PARTIAL DIFF EQUATIONS | 3 | Math 469. Partial Differential Equations. 3(1). Solutions of boundary value problems with applications to heat flow, wave motion, and potential theory. Methods of solution include separation of variables and eigenfunction expansion, including Fourier |
| Math 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Individual study and/or research under the direction of a faculty member. Oral midterm and final; final paper. Prereq: Department permission. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| MechEngr 312 | THERMODYNAMICS | 3 | MechEngr 312. Thermodynamics. 3(1). Fundamental principles of classical equilibrium thermodynamics. Modleing of gas and fluid properties. Thermodynamic processes. Development and application of the first and second laws of thermodynamics to closed and op |
| MechEngr 396 | MECHATRONICS | 3 | Engrmech 396. Mechatronics. 3(1). Cadets will learn the integration of mechanical and electrical design, applying the design process to develop an integrated electromechanical system autonomously controlled by a microprocessor. Electrical system dev |
| MechEngr 441 | HEAT TRANSFER | 3 | Mechengr 441. Heat Transfer. 3(1). Study of thermal radiation, steady and transient conduction, laminar and turbulent convection, internal and external flow, boundary layers and empirical correlations. Analytical and numerical solution techniques applied |
| MechEngr 490 | AUTO SYSTEMS ANALYSIS | 3 | An analysis of the modern automobile as an engineering system. Engineering concepts applied to the design, maintenance, and integration of automotive subsystems. Analysis of power plants, clutches, transmissions, drive trains, suspension systems, steeri |
| MechEngr 491 | CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECT I | 3 | Capstone engineering design experience for the Mechanical and Mechanical Engineering majors. Emphasis placed on the design progress, complete analysis, and technical communication in the creative development of mechanical system. The system is designed, |
| Meteor 320 | INTRO/METEOR-AVIATION WEATHER | 3 | A survey course in the fundamentals of meteorology. Emphasis will be placed on flight weather and its impact on aviation. Topics include atmospheric thermodynamics, cloud physics, air masses and weather systems, weather forecasting, severe weather, haza |
| Meteor 325 | QUANT TECH/METEOROLOGY | 3 | An introduction to the data sources, objective and subjective data analysis techniques, and quantitative methods used in meteorology. Topics include conventional surface and upper air data, fundamentals of radar and satellite observations, weather map an |
| Meteor 330 | PHYSICAL METEOROLOGY | 3 | Classical radiative transfer, thermodynamics and microphysics applied to the atmosphere. Topics include atmospheric absorption and attenuation, the gas laws, the first and second laws of thermodynamics, water-air systems, isobaric, adiabatic and isentrop |
| Meteor 431 | ATMOSPHERIC DYN. II | 3 | Advanced applications of atmospheric dynamics. Topics include advanced quasi-geostrophic applications, baroclinic instability, cyclogenesis, fronts and frontogenesis, atmospheric wave theory and behavior, boundary layer physics, and numerical weather pr |
| Meteor 440 | SYNOPTIC-DYN METEOR LA | 3 | A laboratory course emphasizing the use of meteorological observations, analyses and forecasts to describe the structure and dynamics of large-scale atmospheric systems. Involves extensive use of conventional surface and upper-air observations, satellite |
| Meteor 451 | SYNOPTIC METEROLOGY | 3 | Study of the development and evolution of large-scale weather systems, including surface and upper level pressure, temperature and wind patterns, air masses, fronts, extratropical cyclones and jet streams. Administered by the Department of Economics and |
| Meteor 465 | MARINE/TROPICAL METEOROL | 3 | Introduction to the marine environment including the structure of the ocean environment, visibility at sea, and sea-state and swell forecasting, and to the tropical environment including understanding the interactions between the tropics and mid-latitudes |
| Meteor 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Individual research under the direction of a faculty member. Research paper or final project. Prereq: Department permission. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| Mgt 303 | MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVES | 3 | This course introduces students to the complex and dynamic nature of the world in which Air Force officers and managers operate. They are introduced to various perspectives that provide multiple insights into how the world functions. Final exam or final |
| Mgt 341 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 | Analysis of business transactions and recording of business data taught from the perspective of understanding the theoretical and practical issues in measurement of income, assets, liabilities and owner's equity. Annual reports are used to perform financi |
| Mgt 345 | HUMAN MANAGER SYS I | 3 | An introduction to individual and group theories of behavior, and their integration into the organization as-a-whole. Theories of attitude, behavior, and cognition are applied to the understanding of how to make decisions based on accurate diagnoses of s |
| Mgt 392 | ORGANIZATIONAL NETWORKS IN CYB | 3 | Mgt 392. Organizational Networks in Cyberspace. 3(1). This course examines how organizations use information technology to develop and manage relationships with external institutions. Topics covered include electronic commerce, supply chain management |
| Mgt 400 | INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT | 3 | This course introduces students to the complex and dynamic nature of the world in which Air Force officers operate. Through content that is linked to systems theory, this interactive course focuses on the successful techniques that allow officers to under |
| Mgt 419 | TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION MGT | 3 | Technological Innovation Management. 3(1). This course examines how to recognize, analyze, and exploit opportunities in the competitive environments faced by business, nonprofit, and government organizations. Students will explore the resources, proces |
| Mgt 423 | MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS | 3 | Traditional economic theory emphasizing the principles of product and factor pricing, allocation and employment of resources, and the implications of various market structures. In addition to these microeconomic topics, the use of other economic tools wh |
| Mgt 437 | MANAGERIAL FINANCE | 3 | A study of financial decisions and their effects on the value of the firm. Emphasis is on developing the concept of risk/return tradeoff. Topics include stock and bond valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital, dividend policy, and capital structure |
| Mgt 477 | PRODUCTION/OPS MGT | 3 | This course is an in-depth examination of the issues, strategies, and analytic techniques involved in providing resources to accomplish Air Force missions. The dominant theme is providing quality products on time and at a minimal cost. Areas of study in |
| Mgt 498 | INTERNATIONAL MGT | 3 | As a result of the increase in communications and flow of information, there is a growing need to possess a greater understanding about global, cross-cultural management issues. This course examines management on an international level looking at cultura |
| Mgt 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Tutorial investigation of a specific area of management. Final exam or final project. Sem hrs: 1.5, 2 or 3 fall or spring. |
| OpsRsch 310 | SYSTEMS ANALYSIS | 3 | |
| OpsRsch 405 | SENIOR SEMINAR | 0 | A course for First-Class Operations Research majors that provides for presentation of cadet and faculty research; guest lectures; field trips; seminars on career and graduate school opportunities for scientific analysts in the Air Force; goal setting exer |
| OpsRsch 411 | TOPICS/MATH PROGRAMMIN | 3 | Topics include linear programming (with sensitivity analysis and applications) and non-linear programming. Both the theory and the computer implementation of these techniques are addressed. Administered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Final |
| OpsRsch 417 | QUICK-TURN ANALYSIS | 3 | The pace of decisions in modern warfare requires analytic results within very limited time constraints. Analysts have easy access to massive amounts of operations data, usually in cumbersome and inconsistent formats. Timely analysis requires the ability |
| OpsRsch 419 | CAPSTONE: CASE STUDIES | 3 | Ops Rsch 419: Capstone in Operations Research: Case Studies. 3(2). The study of methodologies associated with business and operations management. A case-based course intended to provide the proper foundation needed to conduct effective analyses suppo |
| OpsRsch 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Individual study and/or research in Operations Research, under the supervision of a faculty member. Final exam or final report. Offered by DFCS, DFEG, DFM, or DFMS. Prereq: department permission. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| Philos 310 | ETHICS | 3 | A critical study of several major moral theories and their application to contemporary moral problems with special emphasis on the moral problems of the profession of arms. Highlighted are the officer's responsibilities to reason and act ethically: dev |
| Philos 360 | APPLIED REASONING | 3 | An introduction to basic deductive and inductive applied logic. Includes an analysis and evaluation of the notions of evidence and good arguments in fields such as law, medicine, science, engineering, behavioral and social sciences, and military studies. |
| Philos 370 | INTRO SYMBOLIC LOGIC | 3 | An advanced course in logic that examines propositional and predicate languages, model theory, quantifiers, proofs, identity theory and properties of logical systems. Final exam or final project. Prereq: Completed or enrolled in Comp Sci 110. Sem hrs: |
| Philos 382 | AMERICAN PHILOSOPHY | 3 | |
| Philos 390 | GREAT PHILOSOPHERS | 3 | An in-depth study of some of the central Western philosophers and their systems of philosophy. Philosophers read will include some of the following: Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, Leibniz, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Schopenhau |
| Philos 401 | COMPARATIVE RELIGION | 3 | A philosophical survey of selected world religions, possibly including "extinct" religions now known only through texts and other artificacts. Faith traditions to be surveyed in every offering of the course include Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and |
| Philos 410 | MEDICAL ETHICS | 3 | Ethics applied to biomedical issues using a seminar approach. Ethical problems considered will include informed consent, refusal of treatment, suicide, killing and letting die, paternalism, allocation of health care, patient confidentiality, codes of medi |
| Philos 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Philosophical research guided by an instructor. Topics and meetings arranged with the instructor. No final. Prereq: Department permission. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| PhyEd 343 | ROCK CLIMBING | 0.5 | |
| PhyEd 811 | VA SPORT PHYED TIME | 0 | |
| PhyEd 815 | VA SPORT PHYED TIME | 0 | PE Overschedule Excusal for M Days starts in 5th period and is 3 hours long. |
| PhyEd 821 | VA SPORT PHYED TIME | 0 | PE Overschedule Excusal for T Days starts in 1st period and is 2 hours long. |
| PhyEd 825 | VA SPORT PHYED TIME | 0 | PE Overschedule Excusal for T Days starts in 5th period and is 3 hours long. |
| PhyEd 911 | VA SPORT PRACT TIME | 0 | Practice Excusal for M Days starts in 1st period and is 1 hours long. |
| PhyEd 915 | VA SPORT PRACT TIME | 0 | PE Practice Time for M Days starts in 5th period and is 3 hours long. |
| PhyEd 916 | VA SPORT PRACT TIME | 0 | PE Practice Time for M Days starts in 6th period and is 2 hours long. |
| PhyEd 917 | VA SPORT PRACT TIME | 0 | PE Practice Time for M Days starts in 7th period and is 1 hours long. |
| PhyEd 921 | VA SPORT PRACT TIME | 0 | |
| PhyEd 925 | VA SPORT PRACT TIME | 0 | PE Practice Time for T Days starts in 5th period and is 3 hours long. |
| PhyEd 926 | VA SPORT PRACT TIME | 0 | PE Practice Time for T Days starts in 6th period and is 2 hours long. |
| PhyEd 927 | VA SPORT PRACT TIME | 0 | |
| PhyEdAca 440 | PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE | 3 | The study of how the body, from a functional standpoint, responds, adjusts, and adapts to exercise. This includes acute exercise, i.e., single bouts of exercise, as well as prolonged exercise, as in the case with athletic training programs. Course consi |
| PhyEdAca 460 | INTRO. TO SPORTS ADMIN. | 3 | Introduction to Sport Administration. 3(1). An integrated course--applying organizational management, sports law, facilities, leadership, ethics and philosophy, sociology in sport, finance and marketing as it applies to professional, intercollegiate, int |
| Physics 110 | GENERAL PHYSICS I | 3 | Introductory calculus-based physics course with emphasis on contemporary applications (first semester). Topics include Newtonian mechanics; conservation of energy, momentum and angular momentum; oscillations and waves; and special relativity. Emphasizes |
| Physics 215 | GENERAL PHYSICS II | 3 | Introductory calculus-based physics course with emphasis on contemporary applications (second semester). Topics include electrostatics, simple DC circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves, physical optics, and selected t |
| Physics 341 | LABORATORY TECHNIQUES | 3 | An introductory laboratory course developing skills in experimental techniques and data analysis. Course includes instruction in the use of various types of electronic instrumentation and devices to analyze and design electrical circuits. Experiments wil |
| Physics 355 | CLASSICAL MECHANICS | 3 | An examination of the underlying classical laws governing the general motion of bodies. The topics covered include vector calculus, Newtonian dynamics, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, the law of gravity and central-force motion, two-particle collisi |
| Physics 361 | ELECTROMAG THEORY I | 3 | Develops Maxwell's equations and basic principles of electromagnetism. Includes electrostatic fields in both vacuum and in dielectrics, the Laplace and Poisson equations, magnetic fields associated with constant and time varying currents, and magnetic ma |
| Physics 370 | ATMOSPHER/GEO-SP PHYS | 3 | A survey course on the composition and physics of the upper atmosphere and the near-earth environment. Topics include solar-terrestrial interactions; observations, phenomena and military operations in the near-earth environment; structure, dynamics and t |
| Physics 371 | ASTRONOMY | 3 | A calculus-based study of the fundamental concepts of astronomy. Emphasis is placed on understanding the basic physical concepts that explain stellar structure, stellar evolution, galactic structure, the solar system and the origin of the universe. Inclu |
| Physics 391 | INTRO/OPTICS & LASERS | 3 | A survey course in optics. Including: geometrical optics (lenses, mirrors, ray tracing, and optical instruments); physical optics (interference, diffraction, polarization, spectra, and scattering); introduction to lasers (laser operation, pumping, reson |
| Physics 393 | SOLID STATE PHYSICS | 3 | Introduction to the physics of the solid state nature of matter. Crystal structure, crystal binding, lattice vibration, free electron theory and band theory. Basic introduction to quantum theory and quantum statistics of solids. Theories are used to exp |
| Physics 405 | SENIOR SEMINAR | 0 | A professional development course emphasizing skills useful for physics research. This course gives cadets enrolled in Physics 490 an opportunity to present results of their research, receive training in specific research skills, and have discussions with |
| Physics 421 | THERMAL/STAT PHYSICS | 3 | |
| Physics 465 | QUANTUM MECHANICS | 3 | Basic principles of quantum mechanics. Postulates. Dirac notation. Schrodinger's equation. Operators, eigenfunctions and eigenvalues. Potential barriers and wells. Simple harmonic oscillator. Orbital and spin angular momentum. Addition of total an |
| Physics 490 | CAPSTONE PHYSICS RESEARCH | 3 | A research experience course in which cadets work in small teams to conduct original research in one area of physics, which may include lasers/optics, space physics, astronomy, physical education, or other physics subdiciplines. During the semester, each |
| Physics 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Individual research under the direction of a faculty member. Final report. Prereq: Department permission. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| PolSci 211 | POLITICS, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT | 3 | Pol Sci 211. Politics,
American Government and National Security.
3(1). This course will first be offered during the 2008-09academic year. It introduces students to the study of politics and government and examines the basic ideological, structural, |
| PolSci 300 | INTRO TO POLITICAL SCI | 3 | Provides an introduction to the discipline. The course introduces students to the methods used in the political science, placing emphasis on the process of research design¿from coming up with a hypothesis, to determining how to test that hypothesis, to h |
| PolSci 301 | POLITICAL THEORY | 3 | Provides an overview of political thought from the ancient Greeks to the present. Philosophers studied include Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Marx, and Nietzsche. The course¿s examination of the |
| PolSci 423 | WAR CRIMES, GENOCIDE | 3 | This course explores historical, legal, and political perspectives on the law of armed conflict and the development of human rights law. The Nuremberg Tribunals, the Holocaust, the Cambodian and Rwandan genocides, the My Lai incident, and experiences of p |
| PolSci 445 | INTERNATL ORGANIZATION | 3 | Examines the role and interrelationship of international organizations, nation-states, and non-state actors in the global system. North-South and East-West relations are discussed in terms of pertinent global issues: crisis management, conflict resolutio |
| PolSci 451 | AMER POLITICAL THOUGHT | 3 | A survey of basic themes in American political thought beginning with the 17th century European origins of American political thought and extending to modern attempts to strike a balance between individual rights and social needs. The focus is on the dif |
| PolSci 462 | POLITICS&INTELLIGENCE | 3 | Explores the character of secrecy in the American democratic system. This course investigates the role of intelligence in the development and implementation of US national security policy. Focuses on the key players in the intelligence community, the ca |
| PolSci 465 | US NAT'L SPACE POLICY | 3 | Examines the evolution, major influences on, and consequences of US national space policy. Focuses on the relationships among politics, policy-making processes, law and technology as they relate to the civil, military, commercial, outer space. Topics inc |
| PolSci 469 | POL OF RUSSIA, E EUR, EURASIA | 3 | Examines historic, cultural, economic, social and geographic traits that distinguish Russia and its neighbors and shape their domestic political processes and interstate relations. Critically compares the politics, governments and orientations of post-So |
| PolSci 471 | POLITICS OF EUROPE | 3 | Examines historic, cultural, economic, social and geographic traits that distinguish this region and shape its domestic political processes and interstate relations. Critically compares the politics, governments and orientations of European states and im |
| PolSci 473 | POLITICS OF ASIA | 3 | Examines historic, cultural, economic, social and geographic traits that distinguish this region and shape its domestic political processes and interstate relations. Surveys the governments of selected countries. Examines in particular the influence of |
| PolSci 475 | POL OF LATIN AMERICA | 3 | Examines historic, cultural, economic, social, and geographic traits that distinguish this region and shape its domestic political processes and interstate relations. Selected Latin American political systems are explored in detail. Issues such as polit |
| PolSci 477 | POLITICS/MIDDLE EAST | 3 | Examines historic, cultural, economic, social, religious, and geographic traits that distinguish this region extending from Noth Africa through Central Asia and shape its domestic political processes and interstate relations. Surveys the governments of s |
| PolSci 479 | POLITICS/SUB-SAHARAN | 3 | Examines historic, cultural, economic, social, religious and geographic traits that distinguish the states of sub-Saharan Africa and shape their domestic political processes and interstate relations. Critically compares the politics, governments and orie |
| PolSci 483 | THE U.S. CONGRESS | 3 | Studies Congress as a political institution, with an emphasis on the unique natures of the House and the Senate, congressional norms and procedures, and the roles of committees and political parties Topics include elections, member-constituent relations, |
| PolSci 495 | NUCLEAR WEAPONS: PROBLEMS | 3 | POL SCI 495. Nuclear Weapons: Problems, Policies, and Prospects 3(1). This course explores the continuing debate about the utility and desirability of maintaining an effective nuclear weapons capability in the United States while curbing the proliferat |
| PolSci 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Individual study or research of a carefully selected topic conducted on a tutorial basis. Research paper or a directed reading. Prereq: Soc Sci 112 and department permission. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |
| Portuguese 131 | BASIC PORTUGUESE | 3 | Introduction to Portuguese. (3)1. Introduction to the Language, Culture, and Civilization. Language Learning Center (LLC) supplements classroom instruction. Students are placed in the course on the basis of no prior language background or low placemen |
| Portuguese 221 | Intermediate Portuguese I | 3 | |
| Portuguese 321 | Advanced Portuguese | 3 | |
| Portuguese 365 | PORTUGUESE CIV AND CULTURE | 3 | Oral discussion of civilization, culture, and contemporary issues (military, political, economic) of the country or countries concerned. Discussion is in the target language and is based on selected readings in that language. Final exam, Project or Pape |
| ReadSkls 103 | READING ENHANC./4TH CL | 2 | Designed to enhance reading efficiency for a wide variety of reading tasks, to include reading for academic courses, professional development, critical thinking, and reading for pleasure. Special emphasis is placed on use of core academic course texts fo |
| Russian 131 | BASIC RUSSIAN | 3 | |
| Russian 221 | INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I | 3 | Refinement of grammatical and structural knowledge of target language with emphasis on accuracy in both speech and writing. Intensification of aural and reading comprehension. Student presentations and classroom discussions based on selected readings/to |
| Russian 321 | ADVANCED RUSSIAN | 3 | |
| Russian 365 | CIVILIZATION & CULTURE | 3 | Oral discussion of civilization, culture, and contemporary issues (military, political, economic) of the country or countries concerned. Discussion is in the target language and is based on selected readings in that language. Final exam, Project or Pape |
| Russian 491 | RUSSIAN ADVANCED READINGS | 3 | Language program with primary emphasis on the development of advanced foreign language reading skills via a variety of media. All classes will be conducted in Russian. All assignments will be completed in Russian. Final exam, Project or Paper. Prereq: |
| Russian 499 | RUSSIAN INDEPENDENT ST | 3 | |
| SocSci 212 | GEOPOLITICS | 3 | Soc Sci 212. Geopolitics. 3(1). This integrated course provides the primary experience to facilitate cadet understanding of the global environment into which they will be deployed. The global environment includes international relations, comparative po |
| SocSci 412 | GEOPOLITICS | 3 | Geopolitics. 3(1). Geopolitics is the interdisciplinary capstone course that will provide the primary experience to facilitate senior cadet understanding of the global environment into which they will be deployed. The global environment includes intern |
| SocSci 483 | PRINCIPLES OF NEGOTIATION | 3 | SocSci 483. Principles of Negotiation. 3(1). A study of the process of negotiating in a variety of situations ranging from negotiating one on one with family members to resolving complex multi-party disputes. Cadets will experience two distinct methods |
| Space 350 | APPL. SATELL. OPS & ENGR. MQ | 1 | Applied Satellite Operations & Engineering - Mission Qualified. 1(0). Attend appropriate education and training in order to become a certified satellite operator. This training is performed in the Space Systems Research Center (SSRC) at USAFA. The train |
| Space 461 | APPL. SATELL. OPS & ENGR. SO | 1 | Space 461. Applied Satellite Operations & Engineering - Sustained Operations. 1(0). After completing initial certification training, continue to perform assigned FalconSAT operations and engineering analyses in support of on-orbit satellite missions. Co |
| Space 473 | APPL. SATELL. OPS & ENGR: LE | 1 | Applied Satellite Operations & Engineering - Lead Engineer/Operator. 1(0). As eithat a lead engineer or operator, perform detailed analysis of satellite payload or telemetry data. Publish or present a technical paper or article detailing the results of |
| SpaceOps 461 | SPACE MISSION OPERATIONS I | 3 | A second course in space operations. Advanced topics in space operations are discussed, such as satellite pass prediction, planning, and execution. Students interface with engineers and program managers in Small Spacecraft Engineering I (Astro 436) to d |
| Spanish 131 | BASIC SPANISH | 3 | |
| Spanish 221 | INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II | 3 | |
| Spanish 222 | INTERMED SPANISH II | 3 | |
| Spanish 321 | ADVANCED SPANISH | 3 | A capstone skills development course designed to enhance the students' ability to register a base proficiency on DoD proficiency examinations. Intensive practice in speaking, listening, and reading. Final exam. Prereq: For Lang 223 or department permis |
| Spanish 365 | CIVILIZATION & CULTURE | 3 | Oral discussion of civilization, culture, and contemporary issues (military, political, economic) of the country or countries concerned. Discussion is in the target language and is based on selected readings in that language. Final exam, Project or Pape |
| Spanish 371 | CURRENT EVENTS/SPANISH | 3 | Cadets will experience a semester-long survey of significant current events in the Spanish-speaking world. They will study and research the cultural, political, economic and historic factors that affect current reality. The course uses available press, t |
| Spanish 376 | INTRO TO LIT (SPAIN) | 3 | Survey of important writers, their works, and influences on their societies. Students are provided cultural insights through literature. Discussions are conducted in the target language and based on selected literary works ranging from early times to co |
| Spanish 499 | SPANISH INDEPENDENT ST | 3 | |
| StudySkls 101 | STRATEGIES/ACAD SUCCES | 2 | Focuses on time management, study strategies, reading enhancement, information and memory processing, and additional topics related to improved academic performance. Enrollment consists primarily of fourth-class cadets, meeting a full semester. Enrollee |
| StudySkls 102 | STRAT/ACAD SUCC/ABRIG | 0.5 | This 15-lesson course teaches fundamental study strategies. Cadets will learn how to construct an efficient time management plan, take good notes, use effective listening skills, avoid procrastination, and read effectively. Course material is presented |
| SysEngr 310 | INTRO TO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING | 3 | This course presents an introduction to the systems engineering process and development lifecycle as a foundation for solving complex problems to fulfill end user needs. The course focuses on the systems engineering lifecycle process that includes design, |
| SysEngr 405 | SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SEMINAR I | 0 | A seminar course designed to help integrate SE and SEM majors into the capstone design course sequence and share knoweledge across the various capstone design projects. The seminar course is also designed to help transition SE and SEM majors from their u |
| SysEngr 471 | ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | Sys Engr 471. Engineering Psychology. 3(1). This advanced course examines cognitive and human performance theories and their applications to human-machine integration in systems design. Special attention is given to the way humans perceive, understand |
| SysEngr 472 | HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION | 3 | Sys Engr 472. Human-Computer Interaction. 3(1). Survey of human-computer interaction concepts, theory, and practice. An interdisciplinary approach is implemented with emphasis on usability methods and the user interaction development process. The cou |
| SysEngr 491 | SYS ENGR CAPSTONE DESIGN I | 3 | Systems Engineering Capstone Design I. Capstone design experience for Sys Engr and Sys Engr Mgt majors. Emphasis placed on execution of the systems engineering process over the entire development lifecycle of a complex system. Generally, students will f |
| SysEngr 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | Individual study and research supervised by a faculty member. Topic established with the department head. Final report. Prereq: Department permission. Sem hrs: 3 fall or spring. |