Aerospace Studies (AS) is affiliated with the Division of Armed Services and the Department of Aerospace Studies. For courses related to Aerospace Engineering programs, please see Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Mechanical Engineering (MECH), and Systems Engineering (SYSE).

AS 101  Heritage and Values of the US Air Force I  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Designed to introduce students to the United States Air and Space Forces. Provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air and Space Forces.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 102  Heritage and Values of the US Air Force II  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Designed to introduce students to the United States Air and Space Forces. Provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air and Space Forces.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 196A  Leadership Laboratory I  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 196B  Leadership Laboratory I  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 201  Air Force Team and Leadership Fundamentals I  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. Designed to prepare students for field training and leadership positions in the AFROTC detachment.
Prerequisite: AS 101, may be taken concurrently.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 202  Air Force Team and Leadership Fundamentals II  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. Designed to prepare students for field training and leadership positions in the AFROTC detachment.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 296A  Leadership Laboratory II  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 296B  Leadership Laboratory II  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 301  Leading People and Effective Communication I  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Utilizes field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment.
Prerequisite: AS 202.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 302  Leading People and Effective Communication II  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Utilizes field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 396A  Leadership Laboratory III  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: AS 296A or AS 296B.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 396B  Leadership Laboratory III  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: AS 296A or AS 296B.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 401  National Security/Commissioning Prep I  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Provides the foundation to understand role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy. Overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 402  National Security/Commissioning Prep II  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Provides the foundation to understand role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy. Overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 495  Independent Study  Credits: Var[1-3] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: AS 202.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 496A  Leadership Laboratory IV  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: AS 396A or AS 396B.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 496B  Leadership Laboratory IV  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: AS 396A and AS 396B.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

Courses

AS 101  Heritage and Values of the US Air Force I  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Designed to introduce students to the United States Air and Space Forces. Provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air and Space Forces.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 102  Heritage and Values of the US Air Force II  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Designed to introduce students to the United States Air and Space Forces. Provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air and Space Forces.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 196A  Leadership Laboratory I  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 196B  Leadership Laboratory I  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 201  Air Force Team and Leadership Fundamentals I  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. Designed to prepare students for field training and leadership positions in the AFROTC detachment.
Prerequisite: AS 101, may be taken concurrently.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 202  Air Force Team and Leadership Fundamentals II  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. Designed to prepare students for field training and leadership positions in the AFROTC detachment.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 296A  Leadership Laboratory II  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 296B  Leadership Laboratory II  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 301  Leading People and Effective Communication I  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Utilizes field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment.
Prerequisite: AS 202.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 302  Leading People and Effective Communication II  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Utilizes field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 396A  Leadership Laboratory III  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: AS 296A or AS 296B.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 396B  Leadership Laboratory III  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: AS 296A or AS 296B.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 401  National Security/Commissioning Prep I  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Provides the foundation to understand role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy. Overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 402  National Security/Commissioning Prep II  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Provides the foundation to understand role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy. Overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 495  Independent Study  Credits: Var[1-3] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: AS 202.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 496A  Leadership Laboratory IV  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: AS 396A or AS 396B.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

AS 496B  Leadership Laboratory IV  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: A dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air and Space Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander. Mandatory for students who are members of ROTC or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Detachment Commander.
Prerequisite: AS 396A and AS 396B.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.