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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title: Aviation General Studies

NCTC course designation: AERM 1044, 1251, 1340, 1356, 1357, 2252, 2351, 2447

US Aviation course designations: PPT 106, PPT107, PPT108
Semester/Year of course: Fall 2025
Semester start and end dates: 8-25-2025 to 12-13-2025
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Face to Face

Class meeting location, days, and times: US Aviation Academy, 4850 Spartan Dr. Denton, Tx
76207, Mon-Thur 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Fri 7:30 am – 11:30 am
Lab meeting location, days, and times: US Aviation Academy, 4850 Spartan Dr. Denton, Tx
76207, Mon-Thur 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Fri 7:30 am – 11:20 am

Semester credit hours: varied

Course Description:
In this class students will study the theory of operation for reciprocating aircraft engines.
Students disassemble, clean and reassemble an engine using manufacturers' approved and
acceptable data, and FAA regulations. They will discuss the function and operation of
reciprocating engine internal components.
Course prerequisites: NCTC designated, if required. US Aviation AFP 103
Required course materials:
Print books provided by US Aviation. Electronic downloaded by the student on their US Aviation
authorized electronic device.
1. Electronic: AC 43.13-1B & 2A Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices, AC 43.13-1B -
Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices Aircraft Inspection and Repair (w/Change 1)
(faa.gov)

2. Electronic: Federal Aviation Regulations for Mechanics (Latest Edition), eCFR :: 14 CFR
Chapter I -- Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation (FAR Chapter I)
3. Print: Aviation Mechanic Handbook
4. Print: Powerplant Test Guide
5. FAA-H-8083-32B, Volume 1 & 2, Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook Powerplant
https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/faa-h-8083-32b-aviation-
maintenance-technician
Name of instructor: Michael Wolff
Office location: 4850 Spartan Dr. Denton, Tx. 76207
Telephone number: 940-383-2484
Email address: mwolff@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: Monday - Friday 7:30 am – 8:00 am, or by appointment

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the
best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced
as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments: Minimum of 2 tests, number of quizzes determined by instructor,
maximum of 27 projects. Multiple reading assignments are assigned, but not graded. These
reading assignments are mandatory for subject matter comprehension. NOTE: Passing per
NCTC standards does not necessarily mean passing per FAA standards.
Final grade scale: NCTC courses are made up of portions of US Aviation’s PPT 106, PPT 107,
and PPT 108 courses. The student will receive a grade for each NCTC course and a final grade
for US Aviation’s courses. The final US Aviation grade will determine if the student meets the
FAA requirements for advancement to the next course. It is possible to pass a NCTC course and
fail the US Aviation course. Conversely, it is possible to fail a NCTC course and pass the US
Aviation course. The overall US Aviation Academy grade is determined in accordance with its
FAA approved quality control manual. This manual is available to all students through the US
Aviation online student Sharepoint portal. Failure of the US Aviation course will require a
complete retake of all applicable NCTC courses.

US Aviation Academy’s grading criteria for the final grade is explained in its FAA approved
quality control manual. This manual is available to all students through the US Aviation online
student Sharepoint portal.
The NCTC course grades are calculated as follows: 70% of the shop grade plus 30% of the
theory grade = Final NCTC grade. This grade must be a 70 or higher. Shop and theory grades are
defined in US Aviation Academy’s quality control manual.

GRADE PERCENTAGES
A 90-100
B 80-89.99
C 70-79.99
F 0-69.99
Late work policy: There is no late work. There are strict attendance policies in place for this
course. Absences and tardiness can result in failure of the course. Any missed assignments,
tests, quizzes, projects and class time must be made up in accordance with US Aviation
Academy’s FAA Part 147 approved quality control manual. This manual is available to the
student in the US Aviation student online Sharepoint.

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF
GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy:
Cheating is not tolerated on tests, quizzes, homework, or projects. Although many aspects of
the curriculum may be collaborative in nature, US Aviation Academy will consider a student
who copies others work on a project or homework without consent and contribution to be
cheating. A student found to be cheating on a quiz, homework, or project will receive an
automatic zero on that item. Tests are never collaborative and must be completed on the
student’s own without any unauthorized materials, including cell phones, tablets, etc. A student
caught cheating on a test will receive a zero but may use their retake for the course to score up
to an 80%. A record of cheating is placed in the student file both in the form of the test and
noted in the comments on UAA05 grade and attendance form. Any student caught cheating on
a second test in a course will be automatically dropped from the course. To receive credit, they
must retake the entire course. Any student caught cheating a third time, after re-enrolling in
the course, will be terminated from US Aviation Academy and unable to enroll again for 1 year.
Artificial Intelligence Policy: No use of artificial intelligence allowed.

Attendance Policy: Outlined in US Aviation Academy’s FAA Part 147 approved quality control
manual. This manual is available to the student in the US Aviation student online Sharepoint.
There are strict attendance policies in place for this course. Absences and tardiness can result in
failure of the course.
Withdrawal Policy: A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of
record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: Outlined in US Aviation Academy’s FAA
Part 147 approved quality control manual. This manual is available to the student in the US
Aviation student online Sharepoint.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Given classroom instruction and related materials the student will be able to
satisfactorily:
• Inspect, check, service, and repair reciprocating engines and engine installations
• Install, troubleshoot, and remove reciprocating engines
Core Objectives:
Critical thinking
Communication
Teamwork
Empirical and quantitative analysis
COLLEGE POLICIES
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with
respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is
the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange
appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.

AI STATEMENT
Absent a clear statement from a course instructor, use of or consultation with generative
Artificial Intelligence (AI) or other similar technologies shall be treated analogously to assistance
from another person, agency, or entity. In particular, using generative AI tools to substantially
complete an assignment or exam is not permitted. Students should acknowledge the use of
generative AI (other than incidental use) and default to disclosing such assistance when in
doubt.
When students use generative AI to replace the rigorous demands of personal engagement
with their coursework, it runs counter to the educational mission of the college and undermines
the heart of education itself. Artificial Intelligence, large language models, and other such
technologies hold promise for deploying knowledge in service to others and accelerating the
discovery of new knowledge. However, such technology poses new challenges to pedagogy and
to integrity. Within the context of the teaching mission of the college and consistent with the
Student Code of Conduct, the authority to define the appropriate use, study, and deployment
of these technologies rests with the faculty.
Individual course instructors, in coordination with their divisions, set policies regulating the use
of generative AI tools in their courses, including allowing or disallowing some or all uses of such
tools. Course instructors will set such policies in their course syllabi and clearly communicate
such policies to students. Students who are unsure of policies regarding generative AI tools are
encouraged to ask their instructors for clarification.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student
Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints
specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student
may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the
student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: J. Zachary Ouchley
Office location: Corinth
Telephone number: 940-498-6282 ext. 6538

Email address: jouchley@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Darrell D Smith
Office location: Champions Circle
Telephone number: 940-668-7731 x1101
E-mail address: ddsmith@nctc.edu

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