BASIC COURSE LOAD
Compiled by Lew Price
ACADEMIC COURSES
Chemistry 101, 102 (both general chemistry)
Physics 201 (mechanics, heat, sound)
Physics 202 (light, electricity, modern physics)
Physics 292 (Introduction to nucleonics)
Electrical Engineering 301 (circuits & machinery)
Electrical Engineering 302 (electronics)
Mechanics 301 (engineering mechanics)
Mechanics 302 (dynamics and strength of materials)
Thermodynamics 301 (fundamentals of thermodynamics)
Thermodynamics 302 (thermodynamic principles)
Aerodynamics 401 (basic aerodynamics)
Aerodynamics 402 (applied aerodynamics)
Astronautics 401 (elements of astronautics)
Astronautics 402 (more elements of astronautics)
Math 101 (algebra, plane trigonometry)
Math 102 (spherical trigonometry, analytical geometry, calculus)
Math 201 (differential & integral calculus)
Math 202 (differential & integral calculus & introduction to differential equations)
English 101 (communication skills & introduction to literature)
English 102 (more of same)
English 201 (literary masterworks, Homer thru Shakespeare)
English 202 (literary masterworks, Shakespeare thru Browning)
English 301 (Western literature - 19th and 20th centuries)
History 201 (world civilization)
History 202 (world civilizaton)
History (not sure of number) (military history)
History 392 (U.S. history)
History 251 (Russian history) - This was an extra credit course that I took.
History 352 (Latin American history) - This was an extra credit course that I took.
Psychology 201 (introduction to psychology - basic)
Psychology 202 (introduction to psychology - applied)
Psychology 306 (psychology of adjustment & counseling) - Extra course I took.
Economics 301 (economic principles and problems)
Economics 302 (more of same)
Political Science 201 (American national government)
Policital Science 202 (contemporary foreign governments)
Political Science 401 (international relations)
Political Science 402 (defense policy)
Philosophy 101 (logic and scientific method)
Geography 101 (physical & cultural geography)
Two semesters of foreign language--French, German and Spanish were offered.
OTHER COURSES
100 Conditioning and Competitive Sports
101 Volleyball, Track & Field, Boxing, Gymnastics, Judo, Wrestling, Basketball
200 Softball, Testing
201 Tennis, Golf, Judo, Advanced Judo, Testing, Intramural Sports
300 Tennis, Testing
301 Principles of Coaching & Officiating
302 Instructor Training
400 Swimming
401 Handball
402 Squash Racquets
405 Intramural or Intercollegiate Sports
100 Equipment Orientation
200 Foundations of Navigation, Pilot Indoctrination
201 Fundamentals of Navigation I
202 Fundamentals of Navigation II
300 Night Celestial Navigation, Pressure Pattern Navigation, Soaring
301 Radar and Phase Matching Navigation
302 Grid and LORAN Navigation
400 Advanced Navigational Techniques
401 Comprehensive Navigational Flight Training
100 Air Force Weapons, Basic Hygiene, Customs & Courtesies, Field Training
101 Air Power and National Security
200 Combat Commands, Field Trip, Air Base Functions, Advanced Aircraft Armament, Small Arms Qualification I
201 Career Orientation, Air Force Logistics, US Army & Navy
300 Support Commands, Army Navy Trip, Employment of Air Power, Leadership, Small Arms Qualification II
301 Management
304 Duty with Air Force Unit (third lieutenant)
400 Basic Cadet Instruction
403 Missile Trip
413 Officer Orientation
Engineering Drawing 101
Philosophy 101 - Logic and Scientific Method
Physical and Cultural Geography 101
Graphics 102.5 - Charts and Maps
Foreign Language (named as whatever it was) 204
Foreign Language (named as whatever it was) 205
Introduction to Law 401
Introduction to Law 402
Physiological Indoctrination Refresher 403
Semester-Hour Summary
(Basic Requirements Only)
Pure Sciences: 17 semester hours
Engineering Sciences: 31 semester hours
Mathematics: 16 semester hours
English: 15 semester hours
History: 10.5 semester hours
Psychology: 5 semester hours
Other Social Sciences: 15 semester hours
Physical Education: 8.75 semester hours
Military Training: 18.75 semester hours
Flying Training: 15.75 semester hours
Miscellaneous: 23.75 semester hours
Total: 176.5 semester hours
[Ed: Average Semester Load: 14.71 hours]
Engineering Sciences: 31 semester hours
Mathematics: 16 semester hours
English: 15 semester hours
History: 10.5 semester hours
Psychology: 5 semester hours
Other Social Sciences: 15 semester hours
Physical Education: 8.75 semester hours
Military Training: 18.75 semester hours
Flying Training: 15.75 semester hours
Miscellaneous: 23.75 semester hours
Total: 176.5 semester hours
[Ed: Average Semester Load: 14.71 hours]