2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 19, 2024

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Unmanned Systems Major

(62-64 credits)

This program supports the growth, innovative development, and effective use of unmanned system technology across the respective domains (air, space, ground, and maritime) to address major challenges within the industry.

Required Courses

Directed Foundational Studies (4 credits)

ENVI 110 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences 3 Credits
ENVI 110L - Introduction to Environmental Sciences Lab 1 Credits

Notes:

All students must pass each AVT/UMS course used in their major with a C grade or higher.

Students are strongly encouraged to pursue a Minor field of study, especially in areas where unmanned systems may play a large role in the future. By learning and understanding a field of expertise, students will be able to effectively apply the technology to a business area. Suggested minors include Aviation Technology, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Geographic Information Science, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Communication, and Business Administration. Other ISU minors are available as well as the opportunity to obtain a double major.

Degree Map

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA.

Fall 1st Year

ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
UMS 181 - Fundamentals of Flight 3 Credits
AVT 130 - Introduction to Aviation Technology 2 Credits
AVT 143 - Introduction to the Flight Environment 1 Credits
Foundational Studies: Health | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Communication | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 1st Year

AVT 223 - Aviation Weather Services 3 Credits
ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
UMS 281 - Introduction to Unmanned Systems Operations 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Quantitative Literacy/Mathematics | Credits/Units 3
ECT 160 - Electronic Fundamentals 3 Credits
15 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

ENVI 110 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences 3 Credits
ENVI 110L - Introduction to Environmental Sciences Lab 1 Credits
UMS 385 - Human Factors of Unmanned Systems 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: History | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Fine and Performing Arts | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Social and Behavioral Science | Credits/Units 3

16 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

AVT 325 - Crew Resource Management 3 Credits
ENVI 272 - Intro to Geospatial Technologies 3 Credits
ECT 168 - Computer Design Technology 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3 (ECT 231 )

15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

ENVI 405 - Fundamentals of Remote Sensing 3 Credits
UMS 382 - The Mechanics of Unmanned Systems 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: GPCD | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Junior Composition | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: UDIE | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

AVT 425 - Aviation Safety Management Systems 3 Credits
UMS 483 - Payloads and Sensors 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Ethics and Social Responsibility | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: UDIE | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3 (ECT 232 or ENVI 406 )

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

AVT 405 - Aviation Law 3 Credits
ENVI 407 - Remote Sensing: Introductory Digital Image Processing 3 Credits
UMS 485 - Communications and Data Links for Unmanned Systems 3 Credits
Elective | Credits/Units 3 (ECT 303 or ENVI 408 )
Elective | Credits/Units 3 (AVT 307 )

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

AVT 430 - Aviation Career Planning 1 Credits
UMS 471 - Topics for Unmanned Systems Majors 3 Credits
ECT 437 - Industrial Computer Systems Management 3 Credits
UMS 491 - Advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems Operations 3 Credits
Elective | Credits/Units 3 (AVT 309 )
Elective | Credits/Units 1

14 Credits

For more information on 15 to Finish please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/college/succeeding-incollege/graduating-on-time/

Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://www.isuportal.indstate.edu.

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/unmanned-systems

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Unmanned Systems Major

Required Courses

Unmanned Systems Core Courses (24-26 credits)

Aviation Department Core Courses (16 credits)

Additional Required Courses (18 credits)

Directed Foundational Studies (4 credits)

Notes:

Degree Map

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