Drone and Autonomous Systems Associate in Science Degree
Division: Technology and Engineering
PROGRAM CODE: 2S44110
The Drone and Autonomous Systems Associate in Science Degree prepares students with the skills necessary to facilitate transfer to a university and provide a comprehensive understanding of operations and development work with uncrewed aircraft systems across a wide range of industries, such as inspection, mapping, public safety, agriculture, and others. It also prepares students for the upper-division curriculum in technical fields at a university. Students complete a set of core requirements and a set of electives in their chosen areas. This degree requires a total of 28 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses (19 units): | ||
| DRON 105 F | Applied Drone Piloting | 3 |
| DRON 120 F | Infrared Thermal Imaging Level 1 | 2 |
| DRON 130 F | Aerial Mapping and Photogrammetry | 3 |
| DRON 140 F | Basic Drone Maintenance and Repair | 3 |
| DRON 201 F | Advanced Drone Piloting Skills | 2 |
| ESC 105 F | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
| GEOG 230 F | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (formerly GEOG 281AF) | 3 |
| Restricted Electives (9 units) | 9 | |
| Architectural CAD I | 3 | |
| Introduction to Python Programming | 3 | |
| Drone and Autonomous Device Programming | 3 | |
| Digital Production and Non-Linear Editing for Video and Film | 3 | |
| Documentary Filmmaking | 3 | |
| Digital Video | 3 | |
| Advanced Digital Video | 3 | |
| Motion Graphics and Special Effects | 3 | |
| AutoCAD for Industry | 3 | |
| Aerial Imaging and Storytelling | 3 | |
| Introduction to LiDAR Acquisition | 3 | |
| Extended Drone Operations and Part 108 | 3 | |
| Multispectral and Hyperspectral Sensing with Drones | 3 | |
| Advanced LiDAR Acquisition | 3 | |
| Spatial Analysis: Mapping for Solutions and Decision-Making | 3 | |
| Intermediate and Advanced GIS Applications | 3 | |
| Principles of Map-Making and Cartographic Design | 3 | |
| Introduction to Photography | 3 | |
| Total Units | 28 | |
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
OUTCOME 1: Execute a safe and proper takeoff and landing of a drone.
OUTCOME 2: Identify the five different types of airspace defined by the FAA
OUTCOME 3: Create a simple 3D scan or map from data collected by a drone.
OUTCOME 4: Define the basic laws established by the Federal Aviation Administration regarding drones.
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