Course Outlines & Materials

Palomar College – Course Outlines & Materials

 

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Procedures and Regulations (GEOG 158/GCIP 158/GEOL 158)

Catalog Description:
This course will equip students with knowledge about the regulations and procedures governing the safe and legal operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), commonly referred to as “drones”. The scope of this course coincides with the knowledge areas in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 107 airman knowledge test for a Remote Pilot Certificate with a sUAS rating, and is intended to prepare students who wish to become commercial sUAS pilots for the knowledge test.

Course Outline: http://palomar.curricunet.com/Report/Course/GetReport/9974?reportId=99
Course Materials: http://bit.ly/uastep158

Introduction to Remote Sensing and Drone Data Processing (GEOG 140)

Catalog Description:
Provides students with a basic understanding of theories and techniques used in the processing and analysis of satellite and drone (i.e. Unmanned aircraft systems) data. Topics include image and sensor characteristics, information derived from satellite and drone data , and image interpretation and analysis.

Course Outline: http://palomar.curricunet.com/Report/Course/GetReport/9619?reportId=99
Course Materials: http://bit.ly/uastep140

Digital Imaging with Drones I (GCIP 168)

Catalog Description:
An introduction to using drones or unmanned vehicles for digital imaging. This hands-on course covers building, operating, and outfitting for still and video imaging and image capture.

Course Outline: http://palomar.curricunet.com/Report/Course/GetReport/8725?reportId=99
Course Materials: http://bit.ly/uastep168

Digital Imaging with Drones II (GCIP 268)

Catalog Description:
Intermediate uses of unmanned vehicles for digital imaging. This hands-on course covers high resolution video, aerial imaging, intelligent mission planning, and the use of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROV) for image capture, editing, mapping and related uses.

Course Outline: http://palomar.curricunet.com/Report/Course/GetReport/9016?reportId=99
Course Materials: http://bit.ly/uastep268

Introduction to Drone Safety and Applications (N GEOG 900)

Catalog Description:
A survey of the regulations governing small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) operations and safety considerations. Existing and emerging trends of sUAS applications in various industries will also be discussed..

Course Outline: http://palomar.curricunet.com/Report/Course/GetReport/9703?reportId=99
Course Materials: http://bit.ly/uastep900

Small Business Entrepreneurship (BMGT 153)

Catalog Description:
An introduction to the creative and innovative managerial practices of successful entrepreneurship. Developing the necessary understanding to design, start, and manage a successful entrepreneur business. An overview of entrepreneurial process and investigate concepts tools and practices associated with identifying or creating new venture opportunities.

Course Outline: http://palomar.curricunet.com/Report/Course/GetReport/9386?reportId=99
Course Materials: http://bit.ly/uastep153

Drone Technology Internship (CE 100)

Catalog Description:
This class is structured as a supervised on the job training for drone technology students. Students are required to complete 60 hours of unpaid internship or 75 hours of paid internship for this course. Students will identify organizational objectives, accomplish measurable on the job learning objectives by completing work based projects, and undertake new or expanded workplace responsibilities.

Course Outline: http://palomar.curricunet.com/Report/Course/GetReport/9926?reportId=99
Course Materials: http://bit.ly/uastep100

Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering (ENGR 126)

Catalog Description:
Introductory concepts covering a broad range of topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering presented in an integrated approach at a hands-on level. Students work in small teams to analyze, build, and test a small unmanned aerial vehicle at the end of the semester. Provides basic understanding and skills for students to later build their theoretical understanding in more advanced physics and engineering courses.

Course Outline: http://palomar.curricunet.com/Report/Course/GetReport/5160?reportId=99
Course Materials: http://bit.ly/uastep126

Social Media for Business (BUS 152)

Catalog Description: Explores social media use from a business perspective. Students learn how to develop a social media strategy to promote business, build strong customer relationships, and coordinate a common message across multiple channels. Strategic and tactical review of the major social networking platforms will be reviewed in order to drive business goals and create a personal brand online.

Course Outline: http://palomar.curricunet.com/Report/Course/GetReport/7242?reportId=99
Course Materials: http://bit.ly/uastep152

UAS for Veterans (GEOL159)

Catalog Description: This course will assist students in military service with transitioning into the career field of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), more commonly known as “drones.” This course will consist of a series of guest speakers with military backgrounds and current industry experience in UAS. Each speaker will address a different topic, which will include information about transitioning from active duty to student life, making the most of the GI Bill, how to start a drone business, as well as career and contracting opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses.

Course Outline: https://palomar.curricunet.com/Report/Course/GetReport/10649?reportId=99
Course Materials: http://bit.ly/uastep159

LiDAR Data Processing and GIS Integration (GEOG 145)

Catalog Description: This course will introduce students to basic concepts in Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR). Students will also learn to process LiDAR data collected by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and analysis these data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Course Outline: https://palomar.curricunet.com/Report/Course/GetReport/10666?reportId=99
Course Materials: http://bit.ly/uastep145

 

Southwestern College – Course Outlines

 

Core Courses

Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) (GEOG 108)

Catalog Description:
Introduces unmanned aerial systems (drones), including applications, safety, maintenance, mission planning and flying, and data acquisition (still images and video).

Course Outline: http://www.curricunet.com/southwestern/reports/course_outline.cfm?courses_id=12364

Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Remote Pilot Ground School (GEOG 107)

Catalog Description:
Equips students with knowledge about the regulations and procedures governing the safe and legal operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), commonly referred to as “drones.” Coincides with the knowledge areas in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Part 107 airman knowledge test for a Remote Pilot Certificate with a sUAS rating, and is intended to prepare students for the FAA written examination required for students to become commercial sUAS pilots.

Course Outline: http://www.curricunet.com/southwestern/reports/course_outline.cfm?courses_id=12352

Introduction to Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (GEOG 145)

Catalog Description:
Provides an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), cartography, and spatial analysis. Includes assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

Course Outline: http://www.curricunet.com/southwestern/reports/course_outline.cfm?courses_id=10659

Introduction to Remote Sensing (GEOG 154)

Catalog Description:
Introduces fundamental concepts of electromagnetic radiation and its interactions with various media. Explores commonly used sensors and techniques of remote sensing.

Course Outline: http://www.curricunet.com/southwestern/reports/course_outline.cfm?courses_id=8355

Introduction to Business (BUS 120)

Catalog Description:
Examines the various types of business organizations, financing, personnel, marketing, management, and business-government relations. Develops an understanding of the general concepts of business for business and non-business majors.

Course Outline: http://www.curricunet.com/southwestern/reports/course_outline.cfm?courses_id=10255