LE TECH-195 - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Nathan Deschenes
| Course: | Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems |
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| Professor: | Nathan Deschenes |
| Email: | Nathan.Deschenes@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
I have been in Law Enforcement since 1996. I started my career working in local law enforcement in New York. I became a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve, Military Police Corps and became a Police Officer with the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division in 1997 where I was assigned to the White House and Patrol. In 1999, I became a Special Agent in the U.S. Secret Service where I served in Los Angeles and Washington D.C. with assignments in organized crime, counter-terrorism, protective intelligence and the Presidential Protective Division. I am currently an Assistant Special Agent in Charge with the Department of Defense, overseeing approximately 70 Criminal Investigators, Analysts and Support Personnel on the West Coast. I have collateral duties as a Firearms Instructor and Technical Operations/Electronic Surveillance specialist.
I hold a B.A. in Criminal Justice from SUNY-Albany, a Masters of Policy Management from Georgetown University, and a Juris Doctorate from Taft Law School. I am also an FAA certified helicopter pilot, commercially licensed small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) pilot, and a certified Rescue SCUBA diver.
Course Description
Examines the emerging trends of sUAS, otherwise known as “drones", in modern public safety,
Aligns with the FAA remote pilot exam for commercial drone operators.
What to Expect in this Course
Understanding the hectic schedule of law enforcement, it is understood that work, court or family obligations must take precedent. However, students should meet all required deadlines or contact the instructor in advance.
Types of Assessments
Grading is based on discussions and multiple choice quizzes and exams modelled after the FAA sUAS Remote Pilot Exam:
- 50% Weekly Online Written Assignments and Discussions
- 25% Midterm
- 25% Final Exam
Textbook Information
All relevant material will be provided online.
Other Relevant Course Information
Canvas
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Online Counseling
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Additional Resources
Canvas
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Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!
Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)
College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.
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The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.
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Last updated: 09/01/2022 Sub#: 1308