What must be the best college course for pilot?

What is a pilot course in college?

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  A college pilot course is a class that has not been offered before at the institution and is experimental in nature. If the course is successful based on the college's criteria, it is usually included in future course offerings.PurposePilot programs are usually directed at topics not traditionally covered by college arts and sciences curriculum. Creators of the programs propose the courses to enrich students' education and to aid them in future career pursuits.ProcessFaculty, students or a combination of both usually follow a college's guidelines for proposing pilot courses. The concepts are reviewed by administration and a decision is made regarding the pilot course.CriteriaBefore a college or university agrees to offer a pilot course, the rationale and objectives for the class must be detailed. Other factors that are considered include prerequisites needed before a student takes the course, how many credit hours the class will be worth and any associated fees.GrantsState and federal government agencies sometimes give grants to institutions offering pilot courses. For example, in March 2010, Missouri gave Mineral Area College a $380,000 grant for the pilot course, Training for Tomorrow, which prepares students for careers in high-demand fields.ExamplesDuring the spring 2010 term, Michigan State University offered a pilot course, Telling Immigrant Stories. Oberlin College in Ohio has offered pilot courses in environmental policy and community food development.Source:http://theguardsman.com/bayview-pilot-course-aims-to-build-careers/http://web2.colum.edu/forms/http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2010/Training_Mineral_Area_Collegehttp://policyoptions.pbworks.com/Pilot+Project+Profile+-+Oberlin+Collegehttp://www.upiu.com/articles/pilot-course-telling-immigrant-stories-to-conclude-at-msu