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Aerospace Science II Comp./accel Semesters 2
Aerospace Credits 1
This course continues the history of Airpower, bringing the student up-to-date with current military operations. Emphasis is on the role of the U.S. Air Force and air power in shaping the history of the United States. The Leadership education portion focuses on communication, and the dynamics of human behavior.

Aerospace Science III Comp./accel Semesters 2
Aerospace Credits 1
This is a science course that teaches “Science of Flight” and “ The Exploration of Space.” Subjects range from the principles of flight, aircraft propulsion systems, aircraft and spacecraft, fundamentals of rocketry, principles underlying space travel, and various aspects of space exploration. The material covered is the most technical of the Aerospace Science courses. Rocketry and spacecraft portions cover rocket propulsion, guidance, control, and orbits. The space travel section further explores the role of space in national security. In the Leadership portion of this class, third year students begin to assume cadet leadership roles as Cadet Officers and NCOs.

AEROSPACE SCIENCE IV Accel. Semesters 2
Aerospace Science Credits 1
This course is limited to seven seniors selected by the Aerospace Science Instructors. This “Senior Staff” manages the activities of the entire Cadet Corps. This hands-on experience affords these cadets the opportunity to put the theories of previous leadership courses into practice. All the planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling, and decision-making will be done by the cadets. They practice their communication, decision-making, personal interaction, managerial, and organizational skills. Those Seniors who do not participate is this class will be offered leadership positions in one of the Aerospace Science I, II, or III classes.

AVIATION FUNDAMENTALS Honors Semesters 2
Aerospace Science Credits 1
Open to college bound juniors and seniors, upon recommendation by school guidance counselor and acceptance by the Aerospace Science Instructor. This is a science course designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of aviation and to prepare the student to successfully pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private Pilot Written Test. The course will cover fundamentals of aviation and include: principles of flight, the flight environment, aircraft systems and performance, meteorology, navigation, aviation physiology, flight planning, and decision making. The final portion of the course will concentrate on applying the principles learned to prepare for the FAA exam. This course satisfies the requirements for the FAA Ground School. Although not a course requirement, students who successfully complete this course will be qualified to take the FAA Recreational or Private Pilot Written Test.

ADVENTURES IN LEADERSHIP I Accel. Semesters 2
Aerospace Science Credits 1
Prerequisite: Student must be currently enrolled in one additional Aerospace Science Course. This is a leadership development course for AFJROTC cadets. Leadership skills are taught and enhanced through intense student activities. These activities include: Orienteering; Group Problem Solving; the learning and application of wilderness survival skills; and precision individual and group Exhibition Drill. This is an outdoors-oriented course. Enrollment in this course requires participation in the competition Drill Team or Color Guard. Extensive participation in AFJROTC activities outside the normal school day is required. Participation in these activities constitutes a major portion of the student’s grade. Additionally, the student must be willing to spend considerable time outdoors in all types of weather. Students must be committed to extensive practice and preparation for competition. The course will include both day and night Orienteering and survival exercises requiring participation in overnight activities.

ADVENTURES IN LEADERSHIP II Accel. Semesters 2
Aerospace Science Credits 1
Prerequisite: Student must have completed at least one Aerospace Science course and be currently enrolled in one additional Aerospace Science Course. In addition to the requirements of the regular/comprehensive course, students will be required to serve as leaders in one or more activities. This will include the planning and execution of the activity.

ADVENTURES IN LEADERSHIP III Accel. Semesters 2
Aerospace Science Credits 1
Prerequisite: Student must have completed at least one Aerospace Science course and be currently enrolled in one additional Aerospace Science Course. This course builds on knowledge and skills acquired in Adventures In Leadership I & II. In this course the students will serve as leaders in one or more activities. Additionally, they will plan and direct at least one activity in each of the major instructional areas.

ADVENTURES IN LEADERSHIP IV Accel. Semesters 2
Aerospace Science Credits 1
Prerequisite: Student must have completed at least one Aerospace Science course and be currently enrolled in one additional Aerospace Science Course. This course builds on knowledge and skills acquired in Adventures in Leadership I, II, & III. In this course the students will be responsible for developing and directing a major portion of activities in one of the major areas of the course such as Survival, Orienteering, Group Problem Solving, or Drill.

 

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