2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Aerospace Studies

AERO 000. Air Force Leadership Laboratory 0 cr. (2P)
Progressive study and application of Air Force customs, courtesies, drill, ceremonies, military commands, and evaluating these skills. Cadets plan and control the military activities of the cadet corps, prepare and present briefings, motivate, and increase the performance of other cadets. Mandatory each semester for cadets pursuing a commission.

AERO 121. The Air Force Today I 1 cr. (1+1.5P)
Survey course on the USAF and AFROTC. Includes mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, and basic communication skills. Leadership Lab practicum, AERO 000 is included.

AERO 122. The Air Force Today II 1 cr. (1+1.5P)
Continuation of AERO 121, with emphasis on Air Force officer opportunities, group leadership problems, and further development of communication skills (oral and written). Includes Leadership Lab practicum, AERO 000.

AERO 221. The Air Force Way I 1 cr. (1+1.5P)
Topics include: Air Force heritage, Air Force leaders, an introduction to ethics and values, and an application of communication skills. Facilitates the transition from Air Force ROTC cadet to Air Force ROTC candidate. Includes Leadership Lab practicum, AERO 000.

AERO 222. The Air Force Way II 1 cr. (1+1.5P)
Continuation of AERO 221, including an introduction to leadership, quality Air Force, and continued application of communication skills. Includes Leadership Lab practicum, AERO 000.

AERO 301. Air Force Leadership and Management I 3 cr. (3+1.5P)
Study of leadership and quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force doctrine, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. (Includes Leadership Lab practicum, AERO 000.) Prerequisites: AERO 121, AERO 122, AERO 221, and AERO 222, or consent of instructor.

AERO 302. Air Force Leadership and Management II 3 cr. (3+1.5P)
Continuation of AERO 301, with case studies used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts studied. Continued emphasis on developing communication skills. (Includes Leadership Lab practicum, AERO 000.) Prerequisites: AERO 301 or consent of instructor.

AERO 401. Preparation for Active Duty I 3 cr. (3+1.5P)
Examines the national security process, regional studies, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics focus on the military as a profession, officership, and civilian control of the military. Communication skills (oral and written) are refined. (Includes Leadership Lab practicum, AERO 000.) Prerequisites: AERO 301, AERO 302, or consent of instructor.

AERO 402. Preparation for Active Duty II 3 cr. (3+1.5P)
Continuation of AERO 401, concentrating on advanced leadership ethics, military justice, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Continued emphasis on communication skills necessary to succeed as a junior officer. (Includes Leadership Lab practicum, AERO 000.) Prerequisite: AERO 401 or consent of instructor.