DCB catalog 2020-22

156 Course Descriptions SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED) SPED 101 Introduction to Developmental Disabilities (3 CR); Fall; Pre: None This course examines the diverse forms of developmental disabilities (DD), legal and ethical factors when working in the DD profession, common philosophies of service to individuals with DD, and developing/planning a team when providing service to individuals with DD. SPED 110 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3 CR); Spring; Pre: None The course introduces and examines exceptionalities of learning with a focus on under- standing current social and educational responsibilities. THEATRE (THEA) THEA 201 Theatre Practicum (1CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: None Participation in various activities of theatrical production. This course may be repeated. TOURISM (TOUR) TOUR 212 Principles of Tourism (3 CR) Fall Even Years; Pre: None Overview of tourism including historical issues and current trends, travel behavior, tourism planning and policy, tourism impacts and tourism promotion. UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) UAS 101 Introduction to UAS Operations (3CR) Pre: None This course explores the history, designs, regulations, and economics of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). Students will explore common uses of sUAS's such as precision agriculture, public safety, communications, aerial filming, resource management, and research. Legal and environmental considerations will be discussed was well as the business opportunities and growth areas. The course will also examine future applications of sUAS operations, with an emphasis on commercial and public applications. UAS 102 Basic UAS Flight Training (1CR) Pre: Pre/Co-requisite: UAS 101 The course provides hand-on training in pre-flight, post-flight, pilot in command (PIC) responsibilities, spotter responsibilities, and hazard avoidance. Students will gain an understanding of spatial orientation and become proficient in basic sUAS operations such as ascent, descent, altitude hold, and directional change. Student will gain experience by demonstrating level flight, horizontal, vertical, circle, and figure-8 patterns. Numerous stage checks will be utilized to ensure student understanding and proficient in basic operations and maneuvers. UAS 107 Commercial UAS Operations (2CR) Pre: None This course gives students the knowledge needed to earn a Commercial UAS Certificate as outlined in Chapter 14 CFR Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Topics such as weather, airspace, on and off airport operations, emergency procedures and human factors will be explored in detail. UAS 210 UAS Applications in Agriculture (2CR) Pre: None This course explores the use of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in precision agriculture. Crop monitoring, crop scouting, yield assessments, weather damage, and precision crop spraying will be investigated. sUAS software and agricultural image