AMG3350 MATH & PHYSICS FOR AVIATION
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either the Freshman or Sophomore year.
Catalog Description:
AMG3350 - Math & Physics for Aviation (3 hrs.)
In this course, student learn to recognize and apply correct formulas and determine correct application of mathematic formulas. Students will also apply to basic physics formulas as they relate to aviation science, aerodynamics, structures, and flight science.
Course Classification:
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites: None
Controlling Purpose:
As part of the Aviation Mechanic - Powerplant program as outlined by the FAA Part 147 document, a minimum of 400 hours of General Curriculum training is required. This structure of this course is designed to provide a minimum of 65 hours of Mathematics and Physics as outlined in Appendix B to Part 147 - General Curriculum Subjects.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
- Extract roots and raise numbers to a given power.
- Determine areas and volumes of various geometrical shapes.
- Solve ratio, proportion, and percentage problems.
- Perform algebraic operations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of positive and negative numbers.
- Use the principles of simple machines; sound, fluid, and heat dynamics; basic aerodynamics; aircraft structures; and theory of flight to solve problems.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: Aviation Math Calculations
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully extract roots and raise numbers to a given power; determine areas and volumes of various geometrical shapes; solve ratio, proportion, and percentage problems; and perform algebraic operations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of positive and negative numbers.
- Demonstrate ability to change fraction to decimals and decimals to fractions
- Compute areas of various surfaces
- Compute volumes of solids
- Demonstrate ability to solve ratio and percentage problems
- Compute engine displacement and compression ration problems
- Demonstrate ability to solve formulas or equations and temperature conversions
- Demonstrate ability to compute with positive and negative numbers
UNIT 2: Aviation Physics Calculations
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully discuss the principles of simple machines; use formulas to determine sound, fluid, and heat dynamics; basic aerodynamics; aircraft structures; and theory of flight.
- Demonstrate heat dissipation by drawings
- Compute Work formulas
- Computer density and weight formulas
- Identify major aircraft structural and flight components and their purpose relative to the stability of the aircraft
- Demonstrate various types of simple machines
- Demonstrate the basics of aerodynamics and theory of flight
- Discuss the mechanical advantages of simple machines such as levers, pulleys, gears, and inclined planes
- Demonstrate the use of simple machines such as levers, pulleys, gears, and inclined planes
Projects Required:
Task Number: GH24, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Extract roots and raise numbers to a given power.
Task Number: GH25, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Determine areas and volumes of various geometrical shapes.
Task Number: GH26, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Solve ratio, proportion, and percentage problems.
Task Number: GH27, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Perform algebraic operations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of positive and negative numbers.
Task Number: GH30, Teaching Level: 2, Task: Use the principles of simple machines; sound, fluid, and heat dynamics; basic aerodynamics; aircraft structures; and theory of flight to solve problems.
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Materials/Equipment Required:
None
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class and which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.
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