Air Force Aerospace Studies course catalog

All 10 recorded UW–Madison courses in this department, including courses not offered this term. Open a course for prerequisites, historical grades and instructors.

• AFAERO 101: Heritage and Values I

  1 credits

  An introduction to the Air Force (AF), potential careers, and role of the United States Air Force today. Examine general aspects of the Department of the Air Force, AF Leadership, AF benefits, and opportunities for AF officers. Provides the foundation for becoming an Airman by outlining our heritage and values, as well as a historical perspective such as lessons on war and US military, AF operations, principles of war, and airpower. Gain a knowledge-level understanding for the employment of air and space power, from an institutional, doctrinal, and historical perspective.

• AFAERO 102: Heritage and Values II

  Credits unavailable

  Continuation ofA F AERO 101. An introduction to the Air Force (AF), potential careers, and role of the United States Air Force today. Examine general aspects of the Department of the Air Force, AF Leadership, AF benefits, and opportunities for AF officers. Provides the foundation for becoming an Airman by outlining our heritage and values, as well as a historical perspective such as lessons on war and US military, AF operations, principles of war, and airpower. Gain a knowledge-level understanding for the employment of air and space power, from an institutional, doctrinal, and historical perspective.

• AFAERO 201: Team and Leadership Fundamentals I

  1 credits

  Provides a fundamental understanding of leadership and team building. Discover the many layers to Air Force leadership, such as understanding oneself, listening to others, and being a good follower. Apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing topics such as Full Range Leadership, Problem Solving, and Motivation. Demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills.

• AFAERO 202: Team and Leadership Fundamentals II

  Credits unavailable

  Continuation ofA F AERO 202. Provides a fundamental understanding of leadership and team building. Discover the many layers to Air Force leadership, such as understanding oneself, listening to others, and being a good follower. Apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing topics such as Full Range Leadership, Problem Solving, and Motivation. Demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills.

• AFAERO 301: Leading People and Effective Communication I

  3 credits

  Provides a fundamental understanding of leadership. Learn about the leadership process with its complex interaction among leaders, followers and circumstances. Focus on developing intermediate to advanced verbal and written communication skills. Cadets apply knowledge in leadership laboratories and other cadet wing activities.

• AFAERO 302: Leading People and Effective Communication II

  Credits unavailable

  Continuation ofA F AERO 301. Provides a fundamental understanding of leadership. Learn about the leadership process with its complex interaction among leaders, followers and circumstances. Focus on developing intermediate to advanced verbal and written communication skills. Cadets apply knowledge in leadership laboratories and other cadet wing activities. Demonstrate intermediate to advanced verbal and written communication skills.

• AFAERO 401: National Security Affairs

  3 credits

  Provides a fundamental understanding of National Security Strategy and the organization of the Department of Defense. Introduces strategic-level thinking by exploring the various domains in which the Air Force operates. Discuss joint operations and the integration of air, space, land and sea forces. Demonstrate intermediate to advanced verbal and written communication skills.

• AFAERO 402: Leadership Responsibilities & Commissioning Preparation

  Credits unavailable

  Prepares cadets for life as Second Lieutenants. Covers various human resources topics to prepare each future officer for mid- to upper-level management positions, including evaluation systems, supervision and counseling, and annual training requirements. Become familiar with a myriad of officer responsibilities that they will incur upon joining the Active Duty community. Demonstrate intermediate to advanced verbal and written communication skills.

• AFAERO 501: Leadership Laboratory I

  1 credits

  Apply officer education training and serve as an orientation to Air Force procedures, leadership roles, and other topics dealing with the professional development of future Air Force Officers.

• AFAERO 502: Leadership Laboratory II

  Credits unavailable

  Apply leadership training and orient to Air Force procedures, leadership roles, and other topics dealing with the professional development of future Second Lieutenants.