Academic Catalog 2023-2024

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Aerospace Manufacturing Tech (ARST)

ARST 1000 — Introduction to Aerospace   2 credit hours

Lecture Hours: 2; Lab Hours: 0 Introduction to the Aerospace industry focusing on general information on spacecraft systems, safety and professionalism.

Schedule type: Lecture, Web

ARST 1040 — Intro to Elec.& Elec. Assembly   4 credit hours

Lecture Hours: 1; Lab Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to basic electronic and electrical assembly focusing on safe practice.

Co-requisite(s): ARST 1000

ARST 1050 — Fluid Systems   2 credit hours

Lecture Hours: 1; Lab Hours: 1 This course introduces hydraulic, pneumatic and propellant systems.

ARST 1210 — Print Reading   3 credit hours

Lecture Hours: 3; Lab Hours 0 This course is an introduction to blueprints and schematics with a focus on computer aided drawings.

Pre-requisite(s): ARST 1000

Schedule type: Lecture, Web

ARST 1500 — Hoist & Crane Equipment   1 credit hour

Lecture Hours: 0; Lab Hours: 1 This course provides instruction on the mobile equipment used in aerospace manufacturing.

Schedule type: Laboratory, Lecture

ARST 1760 — Adv Electro & Electri Assembly   4 credit hours

Lecture Hours: 1; Lab Hours 3 This course develops skills in electronic and electrical assembly needed for technicians in the aerospace manufacturing industry focusing on safe practice.

Pre-requisite(s): ARST 1040

ARST 1780 — Intro Mech Assembly   4 credit hours

Lecture Hours: 1; Lab Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to mechanical assembly skills and processes for manufacturing technicians.

Co-requisite(s): ARST 1000

ARST 2510 — Welding Aero Manuf   4 credit hours

Lecture Hours: 1; Lab Hours: 3 This course introduces students to welding processes for use in aerospace manufacturing including basic metallurgy and orbital tube welding.

Pre-requisite(s): ARST 2700

Schedule type: Web

ARST 2700 — Advanced Mechanical Assembly   4 credit hours

Lecture Hours: 1; Lab Hours: 3 This course develops skills in mechanical assembly needed for technicians in the aerospace manufacturing industry emphasizing safety and professionalism.

Pre-requisite(s): ARST 1780

Schedule type: Independent Study

ARST 2770 — Surface Prep, Coatings & Adhes   4 credit hours

Lecture Hours: 1; Lab Hours: 3 This course provides instruction on the processes and skills for surface preparation and coatings, and on the processes for adhesive bonding.

Schedule type: Independent Study, Lecture

ARST 2780 — Composite Materials   1 credit hour

Lecture Hours: 1; Lab Hours: 0 This course provides instruction on the processes and concepts for composite materials.

Schedule type: Independent Study, Lecture, Web

ARST 2790 — Fabrication Aero Manuf   3 credit hours

Lecture Hours: 1; Lab Hours: 2 This course provides instruction on the processes and tools used in fabrication in the aerospace industry including power saws, drills, milling equipment and precision measuring.

Pre-requisite(s): ARST 2700

Co-requisite(s): ARST 2700