Gulf Coast State College | Unmanned Vehicle Systems (UVS), A.S.

ARE YOU FASCINATED BY DRONES?

Unmanned vehicle technology has come a long way since the rovers landed on Mars. Today aerial drones regularly strike military targets; SpaceX lands rockets on drone ships in the middle of the ocean; and battlefield assist robots can carry injured soldiers away from danger.

In the air, on the ground, on the water or under its surface, new applications for unmanned vehicles are exploding, and Gulf Coast State College can prepare you to step into a job in this exciting field.

If you grew up with a remote in your hands and are interested in electronics, mechanics, drone technology and aerial systems, an associate degree in unmanned vehicle systems operations may be the beginning to your dream career.

No longer used just in the military, drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles now are being used in agriculture, environmental, public safety, marketing, and other industries. Unmanned vehicles are deployed for monitoring, tracking, mapping/surveying, photography and videography, detection and maintenance applications. Drones are especially popular for dangerous or tedious tasks, such as monitoring fires, tracking spills or inspecting runways.

A 2013 economic report by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International estimated more than 100,000 new jobs using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies by 2025. Imagine yourself as a drone operator or operations administrator for an unmanned vehicle system.

Apply now!

CONTACT THE ADVISOR

Jordan Hale
Academic Program Support Specialist, Business and Technology
Advanced Technology Center, Room 104
Phone: (850) 872-3838
jhale2@gulfcoast.edu

Melanie Boyd
Chair Business & Technology Division
Advanced Technology Center Rm# 102
Phone: (850) 769-1551, ext. 3839
mboyd@gulfcoast.edu

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE Unmanned Vehicle Systems Operations, A.S. PROGRAM?

If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program.

If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.

WHY CHOOSE GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE TO EARN YOUR DEGREE?

By earning your workforce associate’s degree in unmanned vehicle systems operations at Gulf Coast State College, you’ll attend classes and labs in the Advanced Technology Center on the Panama City, Florida campus. This state-of-the-art facility is one of the best in the United States and is fully equipped with the latest computer, electronic and mechanics technology labs.

You would expect such a high-tech training program like this to cost big bucks. Instead, at Gulf Coast, you’ll pay one of the lowest tuition rates in the state of Florida. And, with an average class size of 18, you’ll learn more from your professors and peers.

HOW DO I APPLY TO THE Unmanned Vehicle Systems Operations, A.S. PROGRAM?

To apply, you’ll need to complete the general admission application to Gulf Coast State College. Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR MY CLASSES?

Check out the class registration dates and plan your schedule today.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS?

There are many options available to help you pay for college. Find out more about scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.

2022-2023 Catalog Requirements

Communications Area		CH
•+*ENC1101, English I		3
Humanities Area
See General Education Core Requirement		3
Mathematics Area
See General Education Core Requirement		3
Natural Sciences Area
See General Education Core Requirement		3
Social Sciences Area
Government/History	•@POS2041, American National Government or •@AMH2020, United States History II and demonstrate Civic Literacy Competency	3
Major Courses
+*ENC2210, Technical Writing		3
CGS1570, Microcomputer Applications		3
#EET1084C, Introduction to Electronics		3
+#ASC2560, Unmanned Vehicles and Systems		1
+#ASC2560L, Unmanned Vehicles and Systems Lab		2
+#*ASC2561, Unmanned Vehicles and Systems Operations		1
+#ASC2561L, Unmanned Vehicles and Systems Operations Lab		2
+*ATT1100, Private Pilot Ground School		3
+*ATT1101, Private Pilot Applications		3
*GIS2040, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems		3
*GIS2030, Fundamentals of Remote Sensing		3
COP1000, Introduction to Programming Logic		3
+COP2224, Introduction to C++ Programming		3
#ETS1603, Introduction to Robotics		3
+#*ETS2604, Robotics Applications		1
+#ETS2604L, Robotics Applications Lab (Capstone)		2
Choose 8 elective credits from courses listed below:
#ETD1320C, Introduction to CAD		3
DIG2200, Digital Video Fundamentals		3
+#ETD2371C, Introduction to 3D Printing		3
#*ASC2564, Unmanned Vehicle Systems Security		3
+*ASC2949, Unmanned Systems Practicum		1-3
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS		62

• General Education Core.

+ Prerequisites and/or corequisites required. See course descriptions.

# Applies only to A.S. degree and certificate programs.

= Career Certificate course.

* Minimum grade of "C" required.

@ Civic Literacy.

Unmanned Vehicle Systems, A.S.