Aviation Maintenance (B.S.) - Unmanned Aerial Systems - Resident

Aviation Maintenance (B.S.) - Unmanned Aerial Systems - Resident

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements

Communication & Information Literacy 1
ENGL 101Composition and Rhetoric3
INQR 101Inquiry1
Communications Elective3
Information Literacy Elective3
Information Literacy Elective3
Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1
UNIV 101Foundational Skills1
Math ElectiveMATH 114 or higher3
Technology Competency 20-3
Critical Thinking 1
RLGN 105Introduction to Biblical Worldview 32
RSCH 201Research3
Critical Thinking Elective3
Civic & Global Engagement 1
EVAN 101Evangelism and the Christian Life 32
Cultural Studies Elective3
Social & Scientific Inquiry 1
Natural Science Elective3
Social Science Elective3
Christianity & Contexts 1
BIBL 105Old Testament Survey2
BIBL 110New Testament Survey2
THEO 201Theology Survey I 32
THEO 202Theology Survey II 32
Total Hours44-47
1

Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements

2

All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course

3

Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) and EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) and THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived

Major Requirements

Major Foundational Courses
MATH 201Introduction to Probability and Statistics 13
Total Hours3
1

Course may fulfill select general education requirements

Major Core
AVIA 102Aviation Foundations3
AVIA 245Aviation Leadership3
AVIA 300Aviation Safety3
AVIA 461Aviation Career Strategies3
AVIA 491Capstone: Advanced Research Concepts3
Aviation Elective 13
AVMT 101Maintenance Mathematics1
AVMT 102Aircraft Sciences3
AVMT 103Maintenance Physics1
AVMT 104Maintenance Practices I3
AVMT 105Aircraft Weight and Balance1
AVMT 106Maintenance Practices II3
AVMT 150General Curriculum Final0
AVMT 201Airframe Auxiliary Systems I1
AVMT 202Aircraft Electrical Systems3
AVMT 203Aircraft Auxiliary Systems II2
AVMT 204Airframe Structures I3
AVMT 206Airframe Structures II2
AVMT 207Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems1
AVMT 208Airframe Assembly and Inspection2
AVMT 209Landing Gear Systems2
AVMT 211Fire Protection1
AVMT 213Powerplant Fuel Systems2
AVMT 214Engine Electrical Systems3
AVMT 215Powerplant Lubrication Systems1
AVMT 219Engine Instrument Systems1
AVMT 221Propeller Systems2
AVMT 223Engine Inspections1
AVMT 250Airframe Curriculum Final0
AVMT 312Reciprocating Engine Technology3
AVMT 320Turbine Engine Technology3
AVMT 350Powerplant Curriculum Final0
AVMX 418Principles of Troubleshooting3
AVMX 428Advanced Electronics3
Total Hours69
1

Choose one of the following courses: AVIA 312, AVIA 409, or AVIA 419

Cognate
AVIA 323UAS Avionics & Powerplants3
AVIA 335Medium UAS Ground and Flight I3
AVIA 446Medium UAS Ground and Flight II3
AVIA 447Medium UAS Ground and Flight III3
AVMX 445Medium UAS Maintenance I3
Total Hours15

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

  • 128 Total hours
  • 2.0 Overall grade point average
  • 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
  • Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major and all AVMT courses
  • 25% Of major and cognate taken through Liberty University
  • 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
  • Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
  • CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
Plan of Study Grid
Freshman Year
First SemesterHours
BIBL 105 Old Testament Survey 2
ENGL 101 Composition and Rhetoric 3
EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life 2
UNIV 101 Foundational Skills 1
Math Elective MATH 201 1 3
Technology Competency 1 0-3
AVIA 102 Aviation Foundations 3
CSER 0
 Hours14-17
Second Semester
BIBL 110 New Testament Survey 2
INQR 101 Inquiry 1
RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview 2
Communications Elective 1 3
Natural Science Elective 1 3
AVIA 245 Aviation Leadership 3
CSER 0
 Hours14
Sophomore Year
First Semester
AVMT 101 Maintenance Mathematics 1
AVMT 102 Aircraft Sciences 3
AVMT 103 Maintenance Physics 1
AVMT 104 Maintenance Practices I 3
AVMT 105 Aircraft Weight and Balance 1
AVMT 106 Maintenance Practices II 3
AVMT 150 General Curriculum Final 0
AVMT 201 Airframe Auxiliary Systems I 1
AVMT 202 Aircraft Electrical Systems 3
AVMT 209 Landing Gear Systems 2
CSER 0
 Hours18
Second Semester
AVMT 203 Aircraft Auxiliary Systems II 2
AVMT 204 Airframe Structures I 3 3
AVMT 206 Airframe Structures II 2
AVMT 207 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems 3 1
AVMT 208 Airframe Assembly and Inspection 2
AVMT 211 Fire Protection 1
AVMT 219 Engine Instrument Systems 1
AVMT 221 Propeller Systems 2
AVMT 223 Engine Inspections 1
AVMT 250 Airframe Curriculum Final 0
CSER 0
 Hours15
Third Semester
AVMT 213 Powerplant Fuel Systems 2
AVMT 214 Engine Electrical Systems 3
AVMT 215 Powerplant Lubrication Systems 1
AVMT 312 Reciprocating Engine Technology 3
AVMT 320 Turbine Engine Technology 3
AVMT 350 Powerplant Curriculum Final 0
 Hours12
Junior Year
First Semester
RSCH 201 Research 3
THEO 201 Theology Survey I 2
Information Literacy Elective 1 3
Social Science Elective 1 3
AVIA 300 Aviation Safety 3
CSER 0
 Hours14
Second Semester
THEO 202 Theology Survey II 2
Critical Thinking Elective 2 3
Information Literacy Elective 2 3
AVIA 461 Aviation Career Strategies 3
AVMX 418 Principles of Troubleshooting 3
CSER 0
 Hours14
Senior Year
First Semester
Cultural Studies Elective 2 3
AVIA 323 UAS Avionics & Powerplants 3
AVIA 491 Capstone: Advanced Research Concepts 3
AVMX 428 Advanced Electronics 3
CSER 0
 Hours12
Second Semester
AVIA 335 Medium UAS Ground and Flight I 3
AVIA 446 Medium UAS Ground and Flight II 3
AVMX 445 Medium UAS Maintenance I 3
Aviation Safety Elective 4 3
CSER 0
 Hours12
 Total Hours125-128
1

Refer to the list of approved general education electives at General Education Courses before enrolling in foundational skills requirements

2

All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information

3

Spring Intensive

4

Choose from: AVIA 312, AVIA 409, or AVIA 419

Additional course sequences may be available for those students with Private Pilot Licenses and other certifications. Students should contact their Academic Advisor and the School of Aeronautics for further information.

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