Course Outline

N GEOG 901 - Careers in the Drone industry


Fall Semester 2021

Basic Course Information
Courses numbered 1 - 49 are remedial or college preparatory courses which do not apply toward an A. A. Degree and are not intended for transfer. Courses numbered 50-99 apply toward an AA Degree, but are not intended for transfer. Courses numbered 100 and higher apply toward an AA Degree and/or are intended for transfer to a four-year college or university.

N - Non Credit
N GEOG
Careers in the Drone industry
Number of Semester Hours
18.000
Catalog Description
This course will assist students with transitioning into the career field of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), more commonly known as “drones.” This course will feature a series of guest speakers with industry experience in UAS as well as military experience. Each speaker will address a different career opportunity, including how to start a drone business, search and rescue, videography, as well as career and contracting opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses.
Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Outline the process of transitioning to an educational setting and eventually a career in the UAS industry.
Assess and apply to UAS opportunities that are most relevant to their career goals.
Specific Course Objectives
Objective
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
  • Recall and explain the steps required to complete all preflight operations.
  • Identify and assess UAS-related volunteer and internship opportunities.
  • Locate and identify small and large sector UAS employment opportunities.
  • Explain the importance of thorough marketing and competition research for UAS entrepreneurship.
Methods of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Discussion
Learning Modules
Lecture
Videos/Film
Content in Terms of Specific Body of Knowledge
  1. UAS Opportunities
    1. Volunteer work
    2. Internships
    3. Careers
      1. Search and Rescue
      2. Flight Instructor 
      3. Videography and Film
      4. Real Estate
      5. Construction
    4. Small sector employment
    5. Large sector employment
  2. Entrepreneurship
    1. Market and competition research
    2. Marketing strategies
    3. Available resources
    4. Education opportunities
    5. Importance of volunteer work
Assignments

Students will be required to read through the FAA's Guidlines for Civil and Commerical Drone Use, also known as Know Before You Fly.

Students are encouraged to read the read the official FAA Remote Pilot sUAS Study Guide and lecture presentations.

Students are expected to produce a summary of each topic and critically evaluate how it relates to their career goals. Each week students will participate in an online discussion about each topic. 

Students are encouraged to read through a number of volunteer, internship, and employment opportunities and evaluate each with respect to their career goals. 

Students are expected to research each topic presented. This will include searching for volunteer and internship opportunities, contacting veterans services, and passing the FAA Part 107 exam.

Methods of Assessment
Evaluation Method
  • Class Participation
  • Class Work
Open Entry/Open Exit
- Not Open Entry/Open Exit
Repeatability
Yes
- e. Noncredit Course
Contact Person
Cheung, Wing H.